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BAINES - January 8, peacefully, in The Mains Nursing Home, Redmarshall (formerly of Whinfield Road, Darlington). Elsie, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Joyce, Geoffrey and Rosalind, dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BATEMAN - Ruby.Peacefully, in hospital. Ruby, of Thirsk, widow of Watson. Funeral service at Thirsk Parish Church on Monday, January 14 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
CALLAN - Peacefully at Riseholme Grange Nursing Home, Riseholme, Lincoln, on Thursday, January 3. Iris (nee Maughan), aged 83 years, formerly of Durham. Dearly loved wife of the late William Callan, much loved mother of Norah and Julie, mother-in-law of Nigel and Derrick and nana of Craig. Service and cremation at Lincoln Crematorium on Thursday, January 17 at 2.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o C.A. Lupton Funeral Directors, Front Street, Dunston, Lincoln LN4 2ES. Tel. (01526) 320209.
COOPER - January 9 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darlington. Agnes Isabelle (Bella), aged 77 years, a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for graveside service at North Road Cemetery on Wednesday, January 16 at 1.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to 9 Melville Street, Darlington.
FIELD - January 3, of Darling-ton. Clifford (Cliff, Ex-Newsagent of Yarm Road), aged 75 years, a much loved husband of Margaret. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, January 15 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
GIBSON - January 8 (passed away suddenly in Morocco). Graham, a loving husband of Karen, much loved son of Lily, a dearest brother of Bev and Tony. Funeral details to follow.
GLANCEY - January 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Neasham Road, Darlington.William (Bill), aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Gwendoline Mary, much loved dad of Wendy, Judy, Vivien, Jeffrey, Kevin and Phil, loving brother of Betty, also a dearly loved brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment at the West Cemetery, Darlington.
GRIMSTON - January 9, in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, of Northallerton (formerly of East Cowton). Louisa Anne, aged 28 years, dearly loved daughter of Anthony and Anne, sister to Andrew and future sister-in-law to Melanie, a greatly loved granddaughter and niece and a friend to all who knew her.Time is so old and love is so brief,Love is pure gold and time a thief.Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, East Cowton 9.45 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, prior to cremation. Resting at and flowers may be sent to Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton.
LAMB - December 6, 2001, in Okeechobee, Florida, USA (formerly of Brass Castle, Middleton-St-George, Darlington). James Leslie Lamb, aged 90 years, sadly missed husband of 64 years of Irene, father of Rev. C. Eddie Lamb, father-in-law of Shirley, grandfather of John and his wife Donna. The funeral service was held in Okeechobee, Florida on December 9, 2001, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee. Reverend Jim Hudson officiated.
LOCKEY - January 8, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Megan, aged three years eleven months, of Bishop Auckland, a much loved and loving daughter of Lisa and Stephen, dearest sister to Andrew, also a dearly loved granddaughter to Lyn and Alan Wiseman, Marina and David Lockey, also a much loved niece, cousin and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.40 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church for the Children's Cancer Unit at the R.V.I.
MARLEY - January 8 (peacefully in hospital), of 27 North Close, Kirk Merrington. Ann (nee Knapper), aged 55 years, a dearly loved wife of Norman, a much loved mam of Lisa and a dear sister of Michael, David and Stuart. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
MILNER - County Durham.On January 3. Gordon, aged 71 years. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 18 at 3.00 p.m.
MORGAN - On January 6, formerly of Old Cassop. Charlie, aged 77 years, dearly loved dad of Jean, Joyce and Linda, a much loved grandad and great-grandad and a very special friend of Betty and family. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, January 14 at 12.00 noon. Donations to Cancer Research or flowers, if so desired, accepted at Durham Crematorium.
RENDER - January 6, in hospital after a short illness, of Leeming Village. Donald Anthony (Tony), dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Michelle, Sue and Steve, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held in St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming 12.30 p.m. Monday, January 14, followed by cremation for close friends and family. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
SNAITH - January 9, of 11 Whitehouse Court, Ushaw Moor. Albert, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Ruth and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
STEPHENSON - January 9, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Maud, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late John Norman, a wonderful kind and loving mom of Margaret, loving grandma to John, also a loving grandma to Linda (U.S.A). Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Would relatives and friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes please send to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Darlington.
TAYLOR - Died peacefully. Herbert, of Scunthorpe (late of Thornley).Sister Jean and John
WRIGHT - Pity Me and latterly of Framwellgate Moor.January 7 (peacefully). John, in his 88th year, beloved son of the late Isaac James and Jane, beloved brother of Norman, Annie, Betty, Gladys and the late Elsie May, a much loved and respected uncle and great-uncle. Friends please meet at St. Aiden's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Tuesday, January 15 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
APPLEGARTH - January 10 (in hospital), of Westfield House, Cockerton, formerly of Coleridge Gardens, Darlington. Evelyn, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Margaret, June, Alan, Jean, Ronnie, Mike and the late Terry, a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana Garth. Cortege to leave from her daughter's residence 11.00 a.m. on Thursday. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell, 150 North Road, Darlington.
ARMSTRONG - January 10, in hospital. David, aged 53 years, of Thorndale Road, Belmont, a devoted husband of Cheryl (nee Booth), a much loved father of Steven and Neil, loving son-in-law of Mary and Jack and deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Wednesday. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit, at the University Hospital, North Durham. Collection plate provided at the crematorium.
ATKINSON - January 12 (in hospital), of Yafforth Hill, Northallerton. Margaret Elizabeth, aged 64 years, beloved wife of David, very dear mother of Susan, Mark and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Mark and Janet and grandmother of Helen, Caroline and Christopher. Funeral service will take place on Friday, January 18 at 12.00 noon in the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be made to the Women's Health Unit at the Friarage Hospital.
BONSALL - Herbert Edgar (retired Chartered Accountant), on January 10, 2002, suddenly but peacefully, in York, aged 96 years. Originally of Darlington, then of London and latterly of Bishopthorpe, York. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Bishopthorpe on Thursday, January 17 at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at York Crematorium. No flowers please, by request. Donations, if desired, to Age Concern - York. Enquiries please to J. Rymer, Funeral Directors, York. Tel. (01904) 624320.
BROWN - January 12 (peacefully at home, with her family), of 25 Brook Street, Spennymoor. Mary Glovert, beloved partner of Norrie, dearly loved mam of Bridget, Pauline, Joseph and Tracy, a much loved nana of Denise, Dione, Nina, Bonnie, Wesley and Carl and a dear sister of Connie, Jean and Michael. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' Church, Tudhoe Thursday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.R.I.P..
CONSTANTINE - January 8 (suddenly, at home). Charles William, aged 86 years, of Burniston, Bedale a dearly loved brother and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Lambert's Church, Burniston on Thursday, January 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
FORSTER - January 11, of Hackworth Close, Shildon. Jack, aged 81 years, dearly loved and devoted husband of Jennie (nee Flannigan), loving dad of Christine, also a devoted grandad to Andrew, Suzanne and Julie. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for the Heart Foundation.Peace after so much pain.
HARTLEY - January 11 (peacefully in Glebe House), formerly of Ferryhill.Frances (nee Britton), aged 81 years, much loved wife of the late Harry, dear mam of Doris, Jean, Ken and Bob, devoted gran of Julie, Gordon, David, Cassie, Steven, Andrew, Christopher and Amy. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Friends please meet for service at 9.45 a.m. in the Village Methodist Church, Ferryhill, followed by cremation at Durham.
JOHNSTON - January 10 (peacefully in hospital), of Easington Colliery. Margaret (Maggie, nee Parker), aged 79 years, the much loved wife of Joe, a devoted mam, also a dear mother-in-law and a cherished grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday for service at the Church of the Ascension at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
LEE - January 11 (peacefully, at home), of Brecon Side, Darlington. Molly Irene, beloved wife of Percy Clement, much loved mother of Stuart and Andrew Jackson, mother-in-law to Dawn 1 and Dawn 2, granny to Graham, Liam and Warren. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. A donation in lieu of flowers could be made after the service towards Cancer Research.
LOWE - Millicent (nee Willis).January 7 (peacefully in hospital), of 6 Chapman Close, Great Eccleston, Lancashire (formerly of Easington). Millie, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Cliff and much loved mother of John, sister of Eva, sister-in-law of Eric and aunt of Carolyn. Funeral Friday, January 18. Cortege leaves residence at 1.00 p.m. for cremation 1.30 p.m. at Carleton Crematorium, near Blackpool. Close family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Stroke Association.
SHARPLES - January 12, suddenly, at Walkmill Cottage, Leyburn. Leslie, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Muriel, dearly loved father of Roger, Trevor and Ruth, a much loved father-in-law and a very dear nandy of Emily, Rachel, Ellie, Freya, Matthew and Cerys. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Thursday, January 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Arthritis Research (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
STOUTT - Newton Aycliffe.January 10 (peacefully at Defoe Court Nursing Home). Isabella, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Eleanor, cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and Richard and a special great-grandmother and aunt. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Clare's Church 1.30 p.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, would be much appreciated in aid of the Lady Chapel refurbishment of St. Clare's Church.Rest in Peace.
TAYLOR - January 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Elizabeth Place, Darlington. Elsie, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Wilf, loving mother of the late Colin, dearest nan of Gary, also a much loved aunt of Olwyne. Funeral Friday, January 18. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
APPLEGARTH - January 10 (in hospital), of Westfield House, Cockerton, formerly of Coleridge Gardens, Darlington. Evelyn, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Margaret, June, Alan, Jean, Ronnie, Mike and the late Terry, a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana Garth. Cortege to leave from her daughter's residence 11.00 a.m. on Thursday. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell, 150 North Road, Darlington.
ARMSTRONG - January 10, in hospital. David, aged 53 years, of Thorndale Road, Belmont, a devoted husband of Cheryl (nee Booth), a much loved father of Steven and Neil, loving son-in-law of Mary and Jack and deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Wednesday. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit, at the University Hospital, North Durham. Collection plate provided at the crematorium.
ATKINSON - January 12 (in hospital), of Yafforth Hill, Northallerton. Margaret Elizabeth, aged 64 years, beloved wife of David, very dear mother of Susan, Mark and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Mark and Janet and grandmother of Helen, Caroline and Christopher. Funeral service will take place on Friday, January 18 at 12.00 noon in the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be made to the Women's Health Unit at the Friarage Hospital.
BONSALL - Herbert Edgar (retired Chartered Accountant), on January 10, 2002, suddenly but peacefully, in York, aged 96 years. Originally of Darlington, then of London and latterly of Bishopthorpe, York. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Bishopthorpe on Thursday, January 17 at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at York Crematorium. No flowers please, by request. Donations, if desired, to Age Concern - York. Enquiries please to J. Rymer, Funeral Directors, York. Tel. (01904) 624320.
BROWN - January 12 (peacefully at home, with her family), of 25 Brook Street, Spennymoor. Mary Glovert, beloved partner of Norrie, dearly loved mam of Bridget, Pauline, Joseph and Tracy, a much loved nana of Denise, Dione, Nina, Bonnie, Wesley and Carl and a dear sister of Connie, Jean and Michael. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' Church, Tudhoe Thursday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.R.I.P..
CONSTANTINE - January 8 (suddenly, at home). Charles William, aged 86 years, of Burniston, Bedale a dearly loved brother and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Lambert's Church, Burniston on Thursday, January 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
FORSTER - January 11, of Hackworth Close, Shildon. Jack, aged 81 years, dearly loved and devoted husband of Jennie (nee Flannigan), loving dad of Christine, also a devoted grandad to Andrew, Suzanne and Julie. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for the Heart Foundation.Peace after so much pain.
HARTLEY - January 11 (peacefully in Glebe House), formerly of Ferryhill.Frances (nee Britton), aged 81 years, much loved wife of the late Harry, dear mam of Doris, Jean, Ken and Bob, devoted gran of Julie, Gordon, David, Cassie, Steven, Andrew, Christopher and Amy. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Friends please meet for service at 9.45 a.m. in the Village Methodist Church, Ferryhill, followed by cremation at Durham.
JOHNSTON - January 10 (peacefully in hospital), of Easington Colliery. Margaret (Maggie, nee Parker), aged 79 years, the much loved wife of Joe, a devoted mam, also a dear mother-in-law and a cherished grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday for service at the Church of the Ascension at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
