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HESP - On December 15, 2001, peacefully, in St. Catherine's Hospice, of Lockton. Marion Elizabeth, aged 66 years. A much loved wife and mother. Funeral service at St. Giles' Church, Lockton, Thursday, December 20 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to R.H Barnes Funeral Directors, Albert Cottage, Outgang Road, Pickering.
HOLMES - Dora (nee Alderson), died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on December 15, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, will be sadly missed by Valerie and David and grandchildren Kate, Mark and Ruth.Dora (Peggy to her friends), was well known in Richmond for her charity work, including the Oxfam Shop and the Georgian Theatre, which gave her great pleasure.Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please.
HORNER - December 16 (peacefully, at home), of Highfield Road, Darlington. Rosina, aged 65 years, much loved wife of Tom, dearly loved mother of Angela and Carl, loving mother-in-law to Hiro and Michelle, treasured grandma to Makoto, Brandon, Ryan, Koji and Akira, also a devoted sister. Funeral Friday December 21. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, Darlington followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, Cancer Research.
LEECH - December 16, peacefully in hospital, of Northallerton. Christine, aged 50 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, loving mother of Mandy and Philip, mother-in-law of Carleton and dearest nana to Kim, Kane and Kerry and daughter of Lenny. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 2.00 p.m. Friday, followed by interment.
McINTYRE - Old Shotton.December 14 (in hospital), of 19 The Green. Angus, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, loving father of Charlotte and Katie, son of Margaret and brother of Janthia. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Tuesday, December 20 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in South Road Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to the Liver Unit, Ward 12, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.
MONCKTON-MILNES - At home, on December 16. Robert, aged 84 years, of Earsdon, Whitley Bay (grandson of Robert Milnes, of Collingham, Newark and London). Beloved husband of Catherine B. (nee Cummins, Darlington) and most caring father of Nigel, Richard, Suzanne (Jensen), Vivienne (Ryle) and their families. Loving brother to Peter and Mervyn (Darlington) and stepbrother to Audrey Patterson (Boughton, Notts.). Funeral service at St. Alban's Church, Earsdon on Friday, December 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers to E. Turnbull and Son, Albion Road, North Shields.
PATTINSON - Stephanie (Steph, nee Richardson), aged 41 years, on December 15, peacefully in hospital, of 87 Merrybent, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Stephen and loving mother to Emily and Monty. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, Darlington on Thursday, December 20 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. At her own request please do not wear mourning clothing.
POWLEY - December 14, 2001, peacefully, of Darlington. Albert Edward (Bert) Powley B.E.M., aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Edith (Polly), dear brother-in-law of Harold, Les and Maurice and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
PROCTOR - December 15 (peacefully, at Connaught Court), late of Wilberfoss. Alfred, aged 92 years, dear husband of Elsie, father of Robert and Marylyn, father-in-law of Margaret and Jeff and grandad of Kathleen and Dave, Linda and Stephen and a dear great-grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. John the Baptist Church, Wilberfoss on Friday, December 21 at 2.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the Private Chapel of J.G. Fielder and Son, Clarence Street, York.
RACE - December 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ramsey Crescent, Bishop Auckland. Linda (nee Whitehead), aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Angela, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, December 20 at 9.30 a.m., followed by private cremation.
RITSON - Isabella, aged 87 years, on December 16, peacefully at The King's Head Nursing Home, Barnard Castle, of Romaldkirk. Dear wife of the late John, much loved mother of Graeme and the late David, mother-in-law of Roberta and loving grandma to Stephanie. Funeral service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Friday, December 21 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital and Church Funds.
SCOTT - December 15, suddenly, of Cobden Street, Darlington. George, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Helen and a loving brother. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be sent for I.T.U., Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
SIDGWICK - December 15, suddenly but peacefully, of Hutton Rudby. Jennie, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of the late Ian, dear sister of Tom, Chris and families. Funeral service to be held in Hutton Rudby Methodist Church 1.30 p.m. Thursday, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Springfield House, Stokesley.
SPENCER - December 13, suddenly, of Alpine Way, Tow Law. Edward (Eddie), aged 80 years, beloved husband of Louisa, devoted dad of Clive and Linda, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20. No flowers by his own request. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for Cancer Relief.
STAPYLTON - December 15 (peacefully, at home). Peter Gerald Robert (Vinny), aged 37 years, beloved husband of Charlotte, a loving father of Lee and Jamie, a dear brother, son, son-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday December 21, at 11.00 a.m. followed by private cremation.
STEPHENSON - December 14, suddenly at home, of Elton Grove, Darlington. Michael Edward, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Susan (nee Wright). Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be sent to the International Glaucoma Association and Cancer Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.'No more pain'.
TELFER - December 16 (suddenly, in hospital), of Old Park Lodge Farm Bungalow, Byers Green. Isabel, aged 92 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Walter, much loved mother of Ian and mother-in-law of Helen, dearest gran to Kate and the late Simon. Cremation Friday at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 11.50 a.m. for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church.
TOPHAM - On December 15, peacefully in hospital. Gladys, aged 86 years, much loved wife of the late Jack and a dear mother of Colin. Service to be held at Castleton Chapel at 1.30 p.m., on Thursday, December 20, followed by interment at Westerdale Churchyard. Enquiries to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel. (01947) 897249.
TUPLING - December 14 (peacefully, at home). Cecil Leonard (Cec), aged 71 years of Northallerton. Beloved husband of Glynis, much loved dad of Claire Louise. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday December 20, at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, The Child Poverty Action Group.
WATSON - December 16 (died peacefully, in hospital). Doris, aged 91 years, of Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk. Beloved wife of the late William, P.K. (Bill), dearest mother to Dorothy, Raymond, Alan, Margaret and Hazel. A much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby, Thirsk on Thursday December 20, at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of The Nurses Fund, at The Lambert Memorial Hospital, Thirsk.
WILKINSON - On December 17, of Tuscan Close, New Brancepeth. Billy, aged 46 years, dearly loved son of Olga and the late George, beloved brother of Glenis and Olwyn, brother-in-law of Alan and uncle of Scott and Michael. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Friday at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WOOD - Elsie, aged 88 years, on December 13, peacefully at Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Oxford Terrace, Cockfield). Beloved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mam of Sheila, Jeff and Angela, a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Thursday, December 20 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for chapel funds.
ALLISON - December 17 (suddenly, at home), of Garbutt Close, Shildon. Jeanne Marie (Mar), aged 60 years, a loving mother, mother-in-law and nana, also a dear sister, aunt and niece. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, December 24 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
ARCHER - December 15 (suddenly), of Sedgefield. Kevin (Kev), aged 25 years, beloved son of Stephen and Eveline, a loving and devoted grandson of Ronald, Thelma, Ann and the late Robbie, also a dearest great-grandson of Louisa and a dear nephew and cousin. Service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Friday at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Sedgefield Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church.
ATKINSON - Richard, aged 45 years, on December 16, unexpectedly in hospital, of Quaker Lane, Richmond. Dearly loved son of Audrey, much loved dad of Claire, Christopher and Sarah and loved brother of Yvonne, Audrey and Bob. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, December 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Family and genuine friends please meet at church. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
CALVERT - December 16 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Spenny-moor). Gloria (nee Thrower).PLEASE NOTE:The funeral details have been changed. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 10.30 a.m.
CARR - December 15 (suddenly, at home), Arthur Street, Chilton. Sylvia (nee Pattison), aged 64 years, much loved wife of Malcolm and a dear mam of Andrew and Jason, also a dear sister of John, Billy and Linda and the late Dot, Rob and Tom, a dear sister-in-law and also a dear aunty. Funeral Thurs day. Would friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
CLARK - December 18, in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, late of Teams and Sherburn Road. Gerald, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Dorrie, loving father of Gerald and daughter-in-law Julie and grandfather to Alex and a much loved brother and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Saturday, December 22 at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow at South Road Cemetery. Flowers please to Stuart Wright Funerals, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. Friends welcome after funeral to brother's house, 34 Alexandra Close, Framwellgate Moor.
CROSS - On Monday, December 17, peacefully in hospital, after a long, brave and dignified fight against illness. Grace, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late George Cross, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Hazel. Will be sadly missed.A light has gone out in our lives.Funeral service and cremation to take place at Harrogate Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 9.40 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be left to St. Michaels Hospice, Harrogate on a plate provided at the service. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
DIXON - Harry.December 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Harry, aged 70 years, a much loved husband of Joyce, a special brother of Dennis and also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. To be received into Stainton Parish Church on Friday December 21, at 7.00 p.m. Service to take place on Saturday December 22, at 10.00 a.m. Followed by cremation in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Would friends please meet at church. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu if desired to, Stainton Parish Church, 3 Fawcett Avenue, Stainton, Middlesbrough. TS8 9AN.
ECCLES - December 15, suddenly, of Ashleigh House, Darlington (formerly of Aysgarth Road). Arthur, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Renee and a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, December 24. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
ELDERS - December 18, formerly of Coundon. Hannah, aged 86 years, a dearly loved aunt and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in The Valley Methodist Chapel at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given for Chapel Funds.
FAREY - December 17, peacefully, of Ashleigh House, Darlington. Harry, aged 72 years, father of Janet and David and grandfather of Martin and Daniel. Funeral in Darlington Crematorium on Friday at 9.15 a.m.
FREAR - December 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Neville Bates, aged 74 years, a much loved husband of Patricia, a dear father of Amanda, father-in-law of Bernard and devoted grandad of Sam. Funeral service to take place on Thursday December 27, at 10.30 a.m., at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to cremation service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for The N.S.P.C.C.
GAIR - December 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Neil Crescent, Quarrington Hill. Mary Elizabeth (nee Spinks), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John, a dear mother-in-law, sister, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in Christ the King Church, Bowburn on Friday, December 21 at 11.15 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the church funds.
GLASPER - December 17 (peacefully, in Trees Park Village). Glenys, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Patricia, a dear mother-in-law of Ken, a much loved nana of Kathleen, Stephen and Richard, also a loving great-gran to Robert and Emma. Funeral Tomorrow Thursday, December 20. Would friends please meet 9.00 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation.
HARDING - December 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of Westminster Road, Darlington. Nellie (nee Franks), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Chris (Jock), much loved mam of John, Christine, Eric and Ian, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and sister. Funeral Monday, December 24. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
HARRISON - December 15 (suddenly, in hospital). John Elliott, aged 62 years, a beloved husband of Dinah, much loved dad of John, dear father-in-law of Wendy, also a dearly loved grandad of John-Adam and Josh, also step-grandad of Lisa, Gemma and Jodie and great-grandad of Parris and Saffron. Funeral service will take place on Friday, December 21 at 9.30 a.m. in St. Hilda's Church, Westcliff, Whitby, followed by cremation at Woodlands, Scarborough. All floral tributes and enquiries to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Whitby. Tel (01947) 602076.
HOLLIDAY - December 16 (in hospital), of Ingramgate, Thirsk. Elizabeth May, aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Reg, loving mother of Ken and Keith, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, December 24 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory, may be made to, the I.C.U., Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
INGMAN - December 18 (in hospital), formerly of Brandon. Elsie (nee Merrington), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Baron William, a much loved mother of Milly and Terry, mother-in-law of Eric, a dearly loved grandmother of Kevin, Gary and John. Funeral Friday. Will friends please meet at 2.45 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, Brandon, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations to Alzheimer's Disease Society.
JEAL - Ian, in Moor Park House, Preston (formerly of Fairfield, Stockton and Chester-le-Street), suddenly on December 13, 2001, aged 57 years, after 12¢ years of great suffering following a road accident. A treasured son of Mary and the late Harry Jeal, a very dear brother of Venetia, Keith and Richard, brother-in-law of Richard, Susan and Chris, uncle of Claire, Tim, Mark, Helen and Karen. At peace.Funeral service at Holy Cross Church, Swainby on Friday, December 21 at 1.00 p.m., followed by committal at Teesside Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Flowers or donations to the Royal National Institute for the Blind, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 5 The Wynd, Hutton Rudby, Yarm, TS15 OES.
