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WARD - January 4 (peacefully, in hospital). Ken, aged 78 years. Of Hilton House, Darlington. A dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral to take place Friday January 12. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WEDMORE - On December 29, peacefully in hospital, Jeff, aged 57 years, of Caradoc Road, Wingate, dearly beloved husband of Elaine, a much loved dad of Ann and Ian, dear father-in-law of Trevor and Maree, also a dear brother of Gordon, brother-in-law of Mary, Caron, Pam and Terry. Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Monday at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for the Macmillan Nurses Fund c/o the family.
WELLS - Olive On December 26, in hospital. Olive, aged 89 years, of Bishopton, dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, much loved granny of Anthony, Martin, Lucy and Amy. Service in St. Peter's Church, Bishopton Tuesday, January 9 at 2.30 p.m., prior to interment at Redmarshall Churchyard. Friends please meet at church.
WILKES - December 28, of Coxhoe. Gladys, aged 84 years, devoted wife of Reuben, loving mother of Mel, Stephen, Kev and Rod, also a dear grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Monday, January 8 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 11.00 a.m.
WILKINSON - December 30, (peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family). Billy, aged 55 years. Much loved husband of Joan, treasured dad of Joanne, cherished grandad of Joshua and Daniel. Would friends please meet at Carrville Methodist Church on Wednesday January 10, for service at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
YORKE - January 1, formerly of Witton Park. Alan, a dear brother and uncle. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
ALDWORTH - January 9, of Eldon Lane. Arline (nee Weldon), aged 44 years, dearly beloved daughter of Greta and the late Stan Weldon, loving mother of Kevin, Gavin and Aaron, much loved nana of Charlie, also dear sister, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in the Valley Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery, South Church.
ARCHER - December 31 (in hospital), of Highfield Road, Darlington. Stanley William, aged 83 years, beloved husband and special friend of Joyce. Funeral Monday, January 15. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ARCHER - Easington Colliery Suddenly at home, on January 5, aged 77 years. Albert, a much loved husband to Ivy, a devoted dad, also dear father-in-law and a cherished granda. Cortege to leave his residence on Friday for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
BARKESS - Peacefully in hospital on January 9, after a long illness bravely borne, of Framwellgate Moor. Alice Dodds, aged 81 years (formerly of the Victoria Bridge and Queens Head, Framwellgate Moor). Beloved wife of the late George, devoted and loving mam of Vera and Susan, mother-in-law to Paul and loving sister to Ena. Friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church on Thursday, January 18 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Durham Stroke Club may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Durham Bowling Club afterwards.
BARTRUM - Gwen Of High Pittington, aged 76 years. Died peacefully in hospital on January 2. Will be sadly missed by all her friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 11, at 11.30 a.m.
BASEY - January 5, of Quarry Farm, Hunwick. Norman, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, loving father of Janet, John and Norma, dear father-in-law of Ian, Chris and Valerie, a devoted granda and great-granda and also dearly loved by his extended family. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, January 15 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance Service may be left with the family.
BELL - January 8 (after a long illness borne with dignity), of Dales Terrace, Stanhope (late of Eldon Lane). Vera (nee Simpson), aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, a devoted mother of Sue, Jennifer, Joseph and Antony and a dear mother-in-law, a greatly loved nana and great-nana, also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Interment Tuesday, January 16 in Crosshill Cemetery, Stanhope. Cortege leaving residence at 12.20 p.m. for a service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
BENTLEY - January 8, of Bishop Auckland. John (Boss), aged 52 years, dearly beloved husband of Patricia, much loved dad of John, Sheila and Lorraine, a loving grandad of John Ashley, dear brother of Les, Alan, Arthur and Paul, also brother-in-law and uncle, a loving son of the late Jack and Molly Bentley. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church on Monday, January 15 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
BEST - Joseph January 5, 2007, of Bumper Hall Farm. Grandad Joe, we will always remember you, you will be missed so much. Lots of love from all your grandchildren.
BEST - January 5, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Bumper Hall Farm, Sadberge. Owen, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Betty and a much loved father, father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Renal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BESTFORD - Mary (nee Hicks) January 5, of Whitehouse Crescent, Shotton Colliery. Mary, aged 82 years, reunited with her beloved late husband David Davis, much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday, January 15. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation care of her daughter Marion. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BLACKETT - Frederick January 8, suddenly in hospital. Fred, aged 80 years, of Sedgefield, husband of the late Betty, dad of Keith and Lynn. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 19 at Sedgefield Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Sedgefield Methodist Church.
BODEN - January 7 (peacefully, in Portland House), of Spennymoor. Tommy, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Vera, a loving father of Brenda, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'Durham and Chester-le-Street Alzheimers Society', South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street. DH2 2DW.
BOWES - January 1 (result of a tragic accident). Dean Ian, aged 21 years, of Balk, Thirsk. Much loved son of Andrew and Diane, dear brother of Lee, loving grandson of John, Sandra and Rene, loving boyfriend of Jordan and also a dear nephew. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bagby on Tuesday, January 16 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds and a Charity.
BOWMAN - January 10, of Shildon. John, aged 71 years, dearly beloved husband of Norma, loving father of Carole and Paul, a much loved grandad, father-in-law and brother. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, January 17 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BOWTELL - January 7, in hospital, after a short illness, of Priors Path, Ferryhill. Kathleen (Kathy, nee O'Connor) aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late William (Billy), dearly loved mother of Denis and Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Gillian and Angie and a loving gran of Matthew and Adam. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, January 11 at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to CAFOD. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
BRACK - Mary Webster (Molly) on New Years Eve, 2006, aged 88 years, at Leeming Garth Care Centre, following a very severe stroke on January 7, 2006 at home, at Romanby, Northallerton. A wonderful sister to Peter and the late Chris, Honor and John, daughter of the late Rev. Martin Brack and Dorothea Brack. A lifelong lover of the countryside and an enthusiastic old Castertonian, previously of Sherborne, Dorset. Service in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston Thursday, January 11 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Butterfly Conservation, Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QP.
BRACK - Mary Webster (Molly) on New Years Eve, 2006, aged 88 years, at Leeming Garth Care Centre, following a very severe stroke on January 7, 2006 at home, at Romanby, Northallerton. A wonderful sister to Peter and the late Chris, Honor and John, daughter of the late Rev. Martin Brack and Dorothea Brack. A lifelong lover of the countryside and an enthusiastic old Castertonian, previously of Sherborne, Dorset. Service took place in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston Thursday, January 11, prior to interment in the Churchyard.
BROWN - January 10, of Bishop Auckland. Frederick (Freddie), aged 81 years, devoted husband of the late Cora, dearly loved brother of Bessie Seagrave, brother-in-law to Ronnie, much loved uncle to Peter and loving great-uncle of Jane, Julie and Elizabeth. A service will be held in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for Freddie's life in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on Saturday at 10.15 a.m. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations may be left at church for Church Funds and Windmill Chapel Funds.
BYERS - January 3, peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, of Darlington. Charles Gilbert, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Muriel and much loved dad of Kath and Ken. Funeral Tuesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CHARLTON - Alice, aged 94 years, of Richmond House, Richmond, formerly of Oswin Grove, Gilling West, peacefully at the Friarage Hospital on January 10, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 17 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church.
CHARLTON - Hugh, aged 76 years, of Durham formerly of The Woodman Inn, a dear husband of Belle, loving father and grandfather. Sadly missed. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 12 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Diabetes U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. Plate provided.
CHATER - Peacefully in a Harrogate (Yorkshire) Nursing Home on January 5, formerly of Homelands Road, Darlington and St. Anne's, Lancashire. Betina (Bet), aged 85 years, much loved and highly regarded cousin of Terry, Keith and Corin. Funeral at Harrogate Crematorium today Friday, January 12.
CHIPCHASE - January 3, of The Fields Nursing Home, Etherley, (formerly of Cotherstone). Jean, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Charles, a loved mother of Michael and Denise and mother-in-law, also a much loved grannie and great-grannie. Cremation Monday, January 15, at Darlington. Following a service in The Crematorium Chapel at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please.
COLLEDGE - January 5, peacefully in hospital, John (Jack), aged 83 years, of Sedgefield, late of Bowburn. Beloved husband of Nancy, loving dad of Jim, Barry and John, dear father-in-law of Janet, Evelyn and Eileen, a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service on Friday, January 12 at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 9.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 29, North Tees Hospital.
COLLING - Hilda (nee Hammell), peacefully at her home in Redcar on January 6, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of George, dear mam of Hilary, John and the late Malcolm, mother-in-law of Roland, Julie and Christine, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Service and cremation to take place at Teesside Crema-torium on Tuesday, January 16 at 3.15 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Hilda. Will friends kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to the Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough.
CORK - January 8 (suddenly, in Oak Lodge Nursing Home), after a long illness borne with great courage. Leslie, aged 86 years. A beloved husband of Elsie, sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Thursday January 18. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium, family flowers only.
COUSIN - On January 4, suddenly at home, The Glebe, Norton. Joan, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Leslie. A Service of Thanksgiving and Requiem to be held in St. Michael's Church, Imperial Avenue on Tuesday, January 16 at 2.00 p.m. On whose soul may God have mercy in Christ. No flowers. Donations in lieu if desired for St. Michael's Church.
CROZIER - January 5, of Elwick. Sarah Annie, aged 98 years. Much loved mother of Colin, Dennis and Beryl and dear mother-in-law of Margo, Helen and Norman. Will be sadly missed by all, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thanksgiving service at Durham Crematorium Monday January 15, at 3.00 p.m.
CRUDDACE - January 6, peacefully at home in Bishop Auckland. Jean, aged 70 years, beloved partner of the late Derek Friend, devoted mam of Raymond, Sharon and Amber, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, January 12, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
CRUDDIS - January 4, in hospital after a short illness. Peter, aged 58 years, of Wheatley Hill, formerly of Wallsend. Beloved husband of Fatma, loving dad of Melanie, Dolly, Nadia, Stephen, Joe and Brad, grandfather of Rachael, Steven, Faye, Daniel and Anna, also great-grandfather of Jordan. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 12 at 1.15 p.m. at Preston Cemetery Chapel, Tynemouth, prior to interment in the Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the Chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
DAVIES - Gweneth Ruth, widow of Derek, formerly Wilson, nee Lewis, in her 89th year, on Sunday, January 7. Beloved mother to Paul, Alexander, Clare and the late John, dear mother-in-law of Stephanie and the late Joyce, kind friend to Bob and Emily, a loving grandmother to John, Alex, Jane and Edward. R.I.P. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Pickhill, Thirsk on Friday, January 12 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment.
DIXON - January 8, (peacefully, in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Ouston) and formerly of Hillside, Witton Gilbert. Norah, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Billy, loving mam of Sadie, Edith, Bill, Dorothy, Geoff, Robin and their families. Friends please meet for service in Witton Gilbert Methodist Chapel on Tuesday January 16, at 1.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Ouston.
EQUI - Washington On January 8, 2007, suddenly in hospital (formerly of Easington Colliery). Anita, aged 73 years, beloved daughter to the late Irma and Giovanni, much loved sister to Stanley, Enrico, Giovanna and Maria, loving sister-in-law to Rosemary, Franco and Keith, also dearest aunt and great-aunt and a dear niece of Mauro. To be received into Our Lady's R.C. Church, Washington Village on Monday, January 15 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass to take place on Tuesday, January 16 at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
EVERITT - Lucy Mary (nee Copeland) aged 76 years, of Winston Road, Stain-drop died peacefully at home on January 9. Beloved wife of the late Horace, much loved mum of Catherine, Carole and Sarah, dear mother-in-law to Gerard, Clyde and Rory and loving grandma Lulu to Nicholas, Alistair, Rory, Rachel, Ryan and Callum. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Friday, January 12 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8BJ.
