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APPLEBY - February 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Branksome Green, Darlington. Patricia, aged 69 years, dearly beloved wife of William, devoted sister of Margery. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Would friends please meet at Darlington West Cemetery Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, February 20.
ARMSTRONG - February 15. Allen, aged 84 years, formerly of Fir Tree, beloved husband of Cissy, devoted dad of Ian, Edwin, Betty, Barbara, Lorraine and the late Kathleen, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 11.15 a.m. on Monday, February 20, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for Alzheimer's Research, c/o Mrs. L. Race, 1 The Grove, Fir Tree.
BAILEY - February 16, peacefully, at South Church Care Home (formerly of New Brancepeth). James, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Lily and a much loved father, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, February 21 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for New Brancepeth Methodist Church.
BATESON - February 10 (suddenly, in hospital), of Coxhoe. Harry, aged 66 years, dearly beloved brother of Sheila and Margaret, brother-in-law of Joe and Don and a much loved uncle. Funeral Friday, February 17. Would friends please meet 2.40 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Mary's Church Funds.
BELL - February 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of Front Street, Frosterley. Eileen (nee Soakell), aged 84 years, dearly beloved wife of the late William (Bill), devoted mother of Billy, Michael and Elizabeth and a dear mother-in-law, also a dearly loved gran and great-gran. Cremation Thursday February 23 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 12.35 p.m. for a service in Bridge End Methodist Chapel, Frosterley at 12.45 pm. Friends please meet at Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be left at Chapel for Chapel Funds.
BENNETT - February 11 (suddenly after a long illness), of 84 Bek Road, Newton Hall. Betty (nee Storey), aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of the late Robert, loving mam of Alan and Christine, mother-in-law to Jim, nana to Belinda and Adam, great-nana of Jodie and sister to Arthur. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 17 at 10.30 a.m.
BENNETT - Frances Winifred Died suddenly in hospital on February 15. Beloved mother of Margaret, Carole and the late Robert, much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service to be held at The Sacred Heart Church, Northallerton, 12.00 noon on Thursday February 23, followed by private cremation. God Bless.
BRANT - Died February 12, suddenly at home, in Aiskew, formerly of Reeth. Peter, aged 54 years, dearly loved husband of Julia, dear dad of Paul and Alison, devoted grandad of Ben, also much loved son of Sheila and loving brother of Susan. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, February 17 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
BRANT - Died February 12, suddenly at home, in Aiskew, formerly of Reeth. Peter, aged 54 years, dearly loved husband of Julia, dear dad of Paul and Alison, devoted grandad of Ben, also much loved son of Sheila and loving brother of Susan. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale today, Friday, February 17 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
BROWN - Alec Routledge, aged 82 years, of Bedale, peacefully in hospital on February 9. Dearly loved husband of Babs, dear father of Peter, stepfather of Aileen and Rhona and a loving grandfather. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, February 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in Church for Yorkshire Cancer Research (Bedale Committee) and Church Funds.
BROWN - February 8 (suddenly), of West Hartburn Cottage, Middleton St George. James Henry, aged 35 years, deeply loved husband of Deborah, precious daddy of Samuel and Georgia, beloved youngest son of Harry and Margaret, dear brother of Timothy and Neil and much loved son-in-law of Ian and Joyce and dear brother-in-law to Andrew and Elaine. Funeral Friday, February 17. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church Middleton St George at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers, if desired may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
BROWN - February 8, peacefully in Hundens Park. Elizabeth, aged 92 years, formerly of Jolby Manor, beloved wife of the late Samuel Hedger, a much loved mam of Thomas and Samuel, mother-in-law of Hazel and Joan, also a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, February 16. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Peter's Church, Croft, prior to private interment.
BRUCE - February 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of Margaret Terrace, Trimdon Stat-ion. Frederick (Fred) aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Maureen, a much loved dad of Bill, Janet and Ian, dearest father-in-law of Christine, Dawn and David and a loving granda of Samantha, Vicki, Sean, Chloe, Jake and Neall. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery.
BURNIP - February 11 (in hospital), of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Charles Eric, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, a devoted father of Janet, Christine, Mary and the late Ada, a dear father-in-law, also a dearest grandad of Gemma, Alex, Harry and Michael. Cremation Monday, February 20 at Darlington, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. All are welcome for refreshments at Lingford Court after the funeral service.
BURNS - February 14. Mary (nee Parker), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, beloved mother of the late Margaret, mother of Dee, mother-in-law of John and a loving nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Will friends and family please meet at St David's Church, Tudhoe on Tuesday, February 21 at 10.45 a.m. for service, followed by cremation at Durham.
CAIN - February 9, peacefully at home. Jim, aged 89 years, of Eldon Close, Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of Ethel, a much loved stepdad, also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, February 17. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CARR - February 11, 2006, peacefully at home. David William, aged 66 years, of Darlington, formerly of Northallerton. Husband of Barbara, sadly missed father of Steven and grandad of Nathanial, a cherished brother of Eileen, brother-in-law to Peter and uncle to Shaun and Gill. Funeral Tuesday, February 21. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Fire Brigade Benevolent Fund. Any information please contact David Brassell, Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington. Tel (01325) 463203.
CHADWICK - Annie Modral (nee Hall). Dearly loved wife of the late Robert and mother of David and Arthur, died peacefully, strengthened by a steadfast Christian faith on February 11, aged 102 years, after a happy and contented and fulfilled life, a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great - great -grand mother, last survivor of the family of six sons and seven daughters of the late John and Jane Hall of Hetton-le-Hole. Service in St. Laurence Church, Hallgarth, Pittington at 12.30 p.m. on Friday February 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired in aid of St. Laurence Church.
CHALDER - February 15 (peacefully, after a short illness), of Irvin Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Peter, aged 61 years, a dearly loved partner of Marion, a loving brother and uncle, a special person to Michelle, Dennes and Louise, also to Claire, David, Kieren and Connor, a special person to many. Cremation Wednesday, February 22 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 2.15 p.m. for a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
CHILTON - Clifford William Henry of The Maples, Cirencester (late of Consett), died February 11 (suddenly, in hospital). Beloved husband of Joan and much loved father of Keith and Neil, also dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Monday, February 20 at 11.00 a.m., to take place at Cirencester Parish Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to NSPCC via Funeral Directors - A. Slade and Son. Tel (01285) 656336.
