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CRAGGS - January 21, peacefully of Brinkburn Drive, Darlington. Joseph, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, dearly loved father of Valerie and Peter, father-in-law of Steve, much loved grandpa of Alison and Durward and loving great-grandpa of Alex. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
CRAVEN - January 20, (after a short illness). Ernest (Ernie), aged 84 years. Will be sadly missed by his sons, Stephen, Paul and Mark. Funeral service to take place on Thursday February 2, at 11.45 a.m. in Darlington Crematorium. Friends kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 148/150 North Road, Darlington.
CURRY - January 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Pickhill, Thirsk. Geoffrey Maurice (Shiner), aged 64 years, beloved husband of Sue, loving father of Emma and Fiona, brother to Grace, Dot, the late Bud and Wilf. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Pickhill on Friday, January 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Church, Leukaemia Research Fund, the Mowbray Suite and Haematology Department at the Friarage Hospital.
DAWSON - January 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Gatehouse Farm, Ireshope-burn. Edna Doreen, aged 76 years, dearly loved wife of Duncan, devoted mother of Brenda, June and Richard and a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma. Interment Friday, January 27 in St. Peter's Churchyard, Spartylea, following a service in High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn at 10.30 am. Friends please meet at the Chapel. Floral tributes would be appreciated, but if desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Weardale Community Hospital.
DENT - January 19, 2006 (suddenly at home), of Leekworth Farm, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Alan, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Marguerite and a great friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Thursday, January 26 at 2.30 p.m., to be followed by interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Church for the Great North Air Ambulance Appeal.
DUNLOP - January 19 (peacefully). Olga Mary, aged 82 years, of Deepdale Way, Darlington, dearest wife of the late Paddy, a very loving mam of the late Pat and also Suzanne, Elizabeth and John, a special nanna to Peter, Shaun, Laura and Jessica and great-grandma to Amanda, Lloyd and Jack. Funeral to take place on Friday, January 27. Would friends please meet for service 2.00 pm at St. Anne's Church, Welbeck Avenue prior to cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please.
DUNN - January 22, suddenly, of Shildon. John Raymond, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Margaret, devoted dad of Julie, Karen, Jacqueline and Paula, a dear father-in-law, much loved grandad, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.50 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, followed by cremation at Darlington.
ELGEY - January 22, suddenly, in Bishop Auckland General Hospital, lately of Southfield Lodge, Crook. Marjorie (nee Best), aged 83 years. Funeral particulars to follow.
ELLIOTT - January 20, in hospital, at Boston, Lincolnshire. John Henry (Jack), aged 80 years, late of High Riggs, Ireshopeburn, beloved husband of Sylvia, a dear father of Janice and brother of Gordon, Marjorie and the late Kenneth. Committal service on Wednesday February 1 at Boston Crematorium at 2.40 p.m.
FINEL - Anthony John Peacefully on January 15, (after a long illness bravely borne). John, aged 61 years, (of Stokesley). Retired head teacher of Billingham Campus School, beloved husband of Jennifer, caring father of Richard and Kathryn, father-in-law of Richard and also amused grandad of Joseph. Service to take place in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Stokesley on Monday, January 30, at 1.00 p.m. followed by a private cremation. Would friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Eastern Ravens Trust c/o, H. W. Carter Funeral Service, 10 East End, Stokesley. TS9 5DP. Tel: (01642) 700208.
FISHBURN - January 22, peacefully at Leeming Garth, formerly of Exelby. Malcolm, aged 69 years, dear brother of Ray, Alan and Jim and the late Arthur and Mary. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 27 at 11.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers for Leeming Garth Residential Fund.
FLAXEN - January 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Sunning-dale, Newton Aycliffe. Olive, aged 83 years, much loved wife of Charles, loving mam to Anne, Catherine, also a dearly loved sister, mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Wednesday, February 1. Would friends please meet 1.15 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Butterwick Hospice Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JU.
FLETCHER - January 26, of Bishop Auckland. Jenny (nee Marshall), aged 91 years, beloved mother of Betty and Ann, dear mother-in-law to Jack and Joe, also a much loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Will find please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31.
FLETCHER - Thomas Granville (Tom), aged 88 years, formerly of Tom Hall Court, Bedale, died peacefully at Hillcrest Residential Home, Catterick Garrison on January 26. Beloved husband of the late Betty, dearest uncle to Joyce, Eric, Barbara and Jim and a dear great-uncle and great-great uncle. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, February 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given for St. Gregory's church funds.
FOSTER - January 21, of Bede Way Framwellgate Moor. Pam, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Les, dear mam of Sam and David, daughters-in-law Tamar and Pauline, much loved nana of Chris and Emma, beloved sister to Sheila and aunty to Susan. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 26 at 12.00 noon. All welcome back to Bede Lodge Social Club afterwards. No flowers, by request. Donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o David Forster, Derwentside Funeral Service Fines House, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Co. Durham, DH9 8QU.
FOSTER - January 22, in hospital, of St. John's Crescent, Darlington. George Arthur, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Sarah, dearly loved father of June, Sandra, George and Christine and a much loved grandad of David, Jonathan, Sarah and Steven. Funeral Wednesday, February 1. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
GARBUTT - Bill, aged 93 years, of Richmond House, Richmond (formerly of St. Hilary Close), peacefully on January 19. Beloved husband of the late May, much loved dad of Bryan and Sheila, dear father-in-law of Janette and Ian, loving grandad of Ross and Anna and treasured great-grandad of Che and Thomas. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Mary's Church Funds.
GATENBY - January 23, (peacefully, in hospital), late of Evenwood, (formerly of Gainford). Sidney George (Sid), aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Edna, dearly loved dad of Glenise and Anne, dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday January 30, at 9.45 a.m.
GORDON - January 20, peacefully, in hospital after a short illness, of Thornley. Elizabeth Jane (nee Laverick), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, a dearly loved mother of Wilf, Norman and the late Jean, dearest mother-in-law of Kay, Liz and the late Jack, much loved nanna of Beverley, Petrina and Kathryn and great-nanna of Mason, Amy and Lucy. Cortege leaving Dunelm Road, Thornley Friday at 12.10 p.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Renal Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital c/o Mr W Gordon.
GREEN - January 23, peacefully at Abbeyvale Care Home, Blackhall. Fred, aged 87 years, formerly of Horden dearly beloved husband of the late Doris, a much loved dad of Anne and the late Doris, a dear father-in-law and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Horden on Monday at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to a charity of your choice.
HAMMELL - On January 23, peacefully in Burnley General Hospital, formerly of Middleham and Leyburn. Isabel (nee Hammond), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Phil, very dear sister of Marjorie and the late Jack and Jenny and a dearly loved auntie to Peter, Bruce, Susan, John, Lynne and Dawn. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Tuesday, January 31 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the church.
HANSOM - Falstone Manor January 18, 2006, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Ushaw Moor. Jane Helen (known as Jean, nee Thornton), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mam of Steven, dear mother-in-law of Paula and devoted grandma of Joe. Will friends please meet for service in Fulwell Methodist Church on Friday, January 27 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation in Sunderland Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Jean will repose in the Private Chapel of Rest, Manor House Funeral Service, 26 Sea Road, Fulwell. Tel (0191) 5496263.
HENDERSON - January 23 (suddenly), of Tweed Road, Spenny-moor (formerly of Page Bank). Thomas, aged 89 years, dearly beloved husband of Ruby, loving dad of Rosalind, Hazel, Richard and Eric, dear father-in-law of Peter, Sheila and Shirley, dearest brother of Elizabeth and Jenny and a much loved granda, great-granda and great-great-granda. Would friends please meet for service at Whitworth Parish Church on Tuesday, January 31 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
HILTON - Maurice Taken us from us on January 8, of Trimdon Colliery. Maurice, aged 46 years, a much loved dad of Maurice and Garry, a loving son of Maurice, a dearest brother and a devoted grandad. Interment Trimdon Grange Cemetery Tuesday, January 31. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery at 1.30 p.m. All enquires to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
HODGSON - Janet, aged 94 years, in hospital on January 22, of Elmfield Road, Hurworth. Dearly loved daughter of the late George Storar and Martha Hodgson and dear aunt of Margaret. Funeral service at All Saint's Church, Hurworth on Tuesday January 31, at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given for church funds.
JOBLING - January 24 (peacefully, in hospital), previously of Meadowfield and Brandon. Elizabeth, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Percival, dearly loved mother of Terry, David and Keith and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday February 1, at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
JONES - January 21 (peacefully) in Chimneys Residential Home, Sherburn Hill, formerly of Kell Crescent. Gladys (nee McDonald), aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late George, beloved mam of Allan, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Rosina and a treasured gran of Andrew and Reece. Would friends please meet for service at Sherburn Hill Methodist Church Thursday, January 26 at 10.30 am prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
KEELIGAN - January 25 (suddenly in hospital), of Teal Road, Darlington. Anne, loving mam to Michael and Tony, dearly loved mother-in-law to Beryl and Eunice also a devoted grandma to Ian, Joanne and Adam. Funeral Thursday, February 2. Will friends please meet 10.45 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
KIRBY - January 24, (suddenly), at Homebryth House, Sedgefield. John H.I., aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Lily (nee Parry, formerly Green) and the late Myra, dearly loved father of John, dearest father-in-law of June, a much loved grandad of Susan and Andrew, Ian and Julie, a dear great-grandad of Alicia, Amelia, Anna and Holly, fondly remembered by Keith and Sonia, Stella, Fiona, Gaenor and family. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Edmund's Church for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to church funds.
KIRBY - Annie Helena (nee Coates), in her 97th year, formerly of Cockfield, died peacefully at Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle on January 19. Beloved wife of the late Percy, loving mother of Audrey and Neville and a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Thursday, January 26 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given for Cockfield Methodist Church Funds.
KITCHING - January 21, of Shildon. Esther, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mother of Gina, Michael and the late Margaret, dear mother-in-law to Linda, also a much loved grandma to Paul and the late Georgina. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.20 p.m. on Monday, January 30, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for Church Funds.
KNIGHT - January 22, of Cherry Garth, Thirsk, formerly of Gillings Court. Joan, aged 85 years, loving mother of Maureen and David, mother-in-law to Peter, a dear gran and great-gran. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, January 31 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Would friends please meet at church.
LAING - January 22, peacefully in hospital, of Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill. Thomas, aged 66 years, a dearly loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, January 30 at 10.00 a.m.
LAMB - January 24, formerly of Eldon Hall Farm. Doris, aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, devoted mam of Susan, Stephen, Andrew, Craig, Anthony and Nichola, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
LINCOLN - On January 18, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Peppermint Drive, Colburn. Jean Pauline, aged 75 years, devoted wife of Brian (Abe), a proud and loving mother of Barry, Linda, Trevor, Andrew, Paul, Tina, Maggie and Tracy and a dearest grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 26 at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Friends of the Friarage Hospital.
LODGE - January 22, of Bishop Auckland. Frank, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, devoted father of Brian and Geoffrey, a dear father-in-law, much loved grandfather, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Etherley Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, January 30, followed by interment in Etherley Cemetery.
LUXMORE - January 16 (passed away peacefully), of Wingate. Vera, aged 89 years, much loved by her family and friends. Funeral service Monday, January 30 at Milbank Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Stroke Association c/o Speckmans Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate, TS28 5DD.
MACE - Tony Anthony, aged 85 years, suddenly in hospital on January 19, of Bensham Road, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Rose, dearly loved dad of Carol and Pam, dear father-in-law of Lol and Billy and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday January 26. Would friends please meet for service in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
MACE - Tony, a deeply loved grandad and great-grandad. Love Kev, Sharon and Deanna.
MADDISON - January 21, of Heather Lane, Crook. Henry Humphrey (Harry), aged 75 years, beloved husband of Carol, a dearly loved son-in-law of Ronnie and the late Bessie, a dear uncle of Louise and Michael and brother-in-law of Brian and Christine, also a loving grandfather of Lindsay, Michelle and Barry and great-grandfather of Sophie Louise and a friend to all. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, January 31 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
MAIN - January 22 (peacefully), at Sycamore Lodge, Middlestone Moor. Harriet, aged 97 years, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service at the Bethel Independent Methodist Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor on Monday, January 30 at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only, by request.
