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HOLMES - March 25, in hospital, of The Orchards, Brandon. Lena, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late John and a much loved mother of Marion and John. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation.
JACKSON - March 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Coxhoe. Edith (nee Poole), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Elijah, dearly loved mother of Raymond, mother-in-law of Wendy, much loved grandma of Kate, Kris and Anna. Funeral Friday, March 31. Will friends please meet at 2.15 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe, followed by cremation at Durham.
KELLY - March 27 (peacefully, at home), of Newton Aycliffe. Charles Henry, a devoted husband of Hilda, a loving father and grandfather. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium for service at 11.15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4.
KIRBY - March 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Butter-knowle. Lily, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mam of Jack and Neil, mother-in-law of Dora and also a loved nanny and great-nanny. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 4 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium.
KNIGHTON - March 27 (suddenly), of Gudmundsen Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Margaret (nee Cartledge) aged 68 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, a loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, also a dear sister. Cremation Tuesday April 4 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.05 a.m. for a service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 9.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Church.
LAMBERT - March 25, peacefully in hospital. Kathlyn Betty (Kitty), aged 85 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of Archie, also a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place on Monday, April 3 at St. John's Church, Neasham Road at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment at East Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.
LAMBERT - March 25. Kathlyn Betty, much loved mother of Suzan and husband Peter, a wonderful and most loving grandma to Clare and Emma and husbands Paul and Grant, also a loving great-grandma to Dominic. We will miss you Kitty, God Bless
LAURIE - On March 26 (in hospital), of Gunnerside. Rosa, aged 94 years, dearly loved wife of the late Alex, a very dear sister-in-law, much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service and interment to be held at Gunnerside Methodist Chapel on Friday, March 31 at 2.00 p.m. Flowers are welcome or donations in memory of Rosa, if so desired, may be given at the service for Chapel Funds. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
LONGSTAFF - March 29, of Upper Church Street, Spennymoor. Christopher Everett (Chris), aged 77 years, beloved husband of Mary, a dearly loved dad, granda, great-granda, brother and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 9.15 am, followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
LUKE - On March 22, 2006, suddenly at home, of Wentworth Drive, Usworth, Washington. John (Jack), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband to the late Lily (nee Scott), much loved dad to Mary, John and Anne, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving home residence on Wednesday, March 29 at 9.50 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Hutton Henry, Wingate at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at the graveside. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie Nurses' Fund. A collection plate will be at church. Re-united with his beloved wife Lily. May they rest in peace.
MacLEOD - March 28 (suddenly, in hospital), of Cyclamen Grove, Darlington. Pearl (retired Orthopaedic Surgeon), aged 89 years, dearest friend of Irene and Dave, Len, Sheila and family and Ann and family. Funeral Tuesday, April 4. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MACURA - March 23 (suddenly at home). Mary, aged 84 years, of George Short Close, Darlington, a beloved wife of the late Franciszek, a dearly beloved mam of Sandra, Francis and Sharon, also a dear mother-in-law of Tom and Tim, a much loved nana of Richard, Charlie, Charlotte and Abbie. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 30. Would family and friends please meet 10.30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Darlington, prior to interment at North Cemetery.
MAHON - Suddenly, after a short illness, on March 24, of Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland. Sally, aged 55 years, dearly loved wife of Guy, a dear daughter of Maurice and stepdaughter to Thelma. Will friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 31. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the I.L.P.H.
MARSDEN - March 23, of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Vera, a very special person, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Norman, a dear mam of Maureen, Marie, Elaine and Colin, also a much loved mother-in-law, sister and a special grandma. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. on Friday, March 31 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
MASON - Betty of Bede Road, Barnard Castle, aged 75 years. Suddenly in hospital on March 27. Dearly loved wife, best friend and colleague of Edward and greatly loved mother of Deborah, David and Catherine. Dear mother-in-law of Rosemary and John and devoted and much loved grandma of Emily, Alicia and Imogen. Private cremation to be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving on Tuesday April 4, at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in church to The British Red Cross.
MASON - March 24 (peacefully, in hospital). Patricia (nee Dixon), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard, loved mother of David, Richard and Vivienne, also much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Sedgefield Methodist Chapel on Monday, April 3, at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
McCREADY - March 28 (peacefully, in Oak Lodge Care Home, Darlington). Ada, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mam of Peter, Colin and Stephen, also a much loved mother-in-law, gran, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Tuesday, April 4. Would friends please meet 3.45 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium.
McDONALD - George Robert (Mack), aged 79 years of Barnard Castle. Peacefully in hospital on March 24, after an illness borne with great dignity and humour. Beloved husband of the late Teresa and a much loved father, stepfather, grandad and brother. To be received into St., Mary's R.C. Church, Barnard Castle on Tuesday April 4, at 8.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Wednesday April 5, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet meet at the church. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent to, James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle. DH12 8BJ. ' Will be sadly missed by all x'. Rest in Peace.
McGUINNESS - Gordon, aged 79 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, peacefully in hospital on March 25. Dearly loved husband of Penny, much loved dad of Keith, loving grandad to Sara and Alice and a dear uncle. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Thursday, March 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in Richmond Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
MICKLE - March 27, of Willow Road, Esh Winning. Ann, aged 69 years. Dearly loved partner of Hughie and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 3, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Palliative Care, MacMillan Nurses.
