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BONSON - April 6 (suddenly), of Tudhoe Moor. Joyce, aged 79 years, a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, April 13 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
BOWMAN - April 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington Manor. Marjory, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mam of Anthony and Linda and a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, April 13. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to a charity of your choice.
BRECKILL - April 4 (peacefully, in St. Teresa's Hospice), of Washbrook Drive, Darlington. Tony, much loved husband to Sheila, loving dad of Andrew, Susan and Tracey, devoted grandad of Jennifer, Jessica, Emma and Sophie, also a dearly loved brother to Judith and Ruth. Funeral Monday, April 10. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice.
BURKE - (nee Paley) April 1, after a long fight against illness very bravely borne. Joan, of Newton Aycliffe, a well loved mam of Rosalinde, Carol, Kenneth, Grantley and Adele, also a beloved wife to John, a loving sister to Martha and Kathleen and sister-in-law to Margaret and the late Alan and Judith. Would friends please meet for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Monday, April 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BURKE - (nee Paley) Joan, a loving mam of Rosalinde, mother-in-law to Dennis, nanna of Julie and Karen and special great-nanna of Daniel, Aaron and Amie-Leigh.
BURKE - (nee Paley) Joan, a loving mam of Carol and mother-in-law to Jimmy, well loved nana of David and James and great-granddaughter Caitlin all from South Africa.
BURKE - (nee Paley) Mam, in our hearts you will always be cos we luvs ya you know. Sweet Dreams Nanna Ken, Roz and Michelle.
CLASPER - April 2, of Ferryhill. Ronnie, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, loving brother, father, father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and committal on Monday, April 10 at 9.30 a.m.
CLAYTON - April 1, of Spennymoor. Alfie, aged 78 years, a dear brother of Ray and the late Ralph and a very close friend of Hilda, Carole, June and families. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CLELLAND - April 6 (suddenly), of Cleves Avenue, Ferryhill. John (Jack), aged 92 years, dearly beloved husband of Kathie, loving dad of Kathleen and John, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
COCHRANE - April 6, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home, of Northallerton. Marjorie, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Matthew (Mac), loving mother of Richard, Alan, Anne and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Sue and dearest grandma of James, Katie and Hannah. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Wednesday April 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
COXON - March 31, in hospital, of Loaning View, Preston-under-Scar, Leyburn. Lorna Elisabeth, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Bill, Imogen and Tom, step-mother of Shelley, Mark and the late Neil and a very dear mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Wensley on Thursday, April 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Preston-under-Scar Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Holy Trinity and St Margaret's Church, Preston. (Plate in Church). Friends please meet at the Church.
DALLAWAY - April 7, peacefully, at home, of Thirsk. Dennis, aged 70 years, a dearly loved brother and uncle. Will be sadly missed by relatives and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Thursday, April 13 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Will friends please meet at the Church.
DAVIES - Mary Dorothy (Bunty, nee Cox), aged 78 years, of Scorton, formerly of Richmond Caravan Park, died suddenly at home on April 1. Dearly loved wife of Ernie, much loved mother of Susan and Howard, dear mother-in-law to Joe and Sylvia and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, April 7 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
DONOVAN - Vaughan, died unexpectedly at home on March 31, a beloved husband, father, son and friend. He is greatly missed. Funeral service will be held in St. Eloy's Church, Great Smeaton on Friday, April 7 at 3.00 p.m., prior to interment.
DUCKER - John Brian April 1, suddenly at home. Brian, aged 66 years, of Sedgefield, loving husband of Shirley, father of Paul and Linda, beloved grandad of Clare, Jane and Karl, brother of Brenda and Pamela, uncle of Samantha and Gary, also brother-in-law of Doris. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 7 at 2.30 p.m. All friends please meet at the Crematorium.
DUFFY - Joan (nee Biggins). Suddenly, at home on April 5, aged 68 years, (formerly of Brompton), much loved wife of Alex, dearly loved mum of Alistair, mother-in-law to Sue and loved by grandchildren Caitlin and Aidan. Funeral service to be held in Yarm Parish Church on Tuesday April 11, at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment. Family flowers only and friends please meet at church.
ELLISON - March 28, peacefully, in hospital. Jean, aged 82 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late John Richard (Dick), much loved mum of Sandy, Kath and Ang, adored nanna to all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday, April 7. Would friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 31, Darlington Memorial Hospital and Rydal Care Home.
ENGLISH - On March 30, in hospital, of Dale Cottage, Preston-under-Scar, Leyburn (formerly of Hexham, Northumberland). Ian Roger, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Lise, dearly loved father of Christine, Diana and John and a very dear father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral service at St. Margaret's Church, Preston-under-Scar on Friday, April 7 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the British Red Cross (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ERRINGTON-DODDS - (known as Geoff Dodds) On April 3, peacefully in Eastbourne Care Home. Geoffrey, aged 66 years, of Darlington, dearly loved dad of Suzanne and Samantha, father-in-law of Tony and Jeff, adored grandad of Dean, Robert and Connor, also a special brother and uncle. Funeral Friday, April 7. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation.
