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McGILL - February 4, formerly of Beech Avenue, Spennymoor. Irene (Rene, nee Shields), aged 89 years, wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Betty, Theresa, John and Tom, sister of Teddy, Evelyn, Audrey and the late Tom, mother-in-law of Mel, Audrey and Jill and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village on Thursday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by burial at Rock Road Cemetery. R.I.P
McHUGH - (Alnwick) Late of Ushaw College and Durham University. Suddenly, at The Convent of Mercy, Alnwick on February 3, aged 78 years. Very Reverend Canon John Francis McHugh, dearly loved brother of Monica, Adrian and Damien, a much loved uncle and very well loved by his community in Alnwick. Requiem Mass at St. Paul's Church, Alnwick on Tuesday February 14, at 10.00 a.m. Reception at St. Peter's Church, Stalybridge Bridge on Tuesday February 14, at 7.00 p.m.
MILNER - On February 5, of Musgrave Gardens, Gilesgate. Margaret, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Dougie, also a loving mother of Jean and grandma of Helen, Nicola and Graham. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 13 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
MOORE - February 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Central Drive, Middlestone Moor. William Francis, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Edith and a dearly loved dad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m. No flowers, by request.
MORLEY - February 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Topcliffe. Margaret, aged 83 years, beloved wife of Alf, a dearly loved mother of Linda and Malcolm and a much loved gran of Dawn. Will friends please meet at St. Columba's Church, Topcliffe on Thursday, February 16 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Church Funds.
MYERS - Darlington February 2, peacefully in hospital, of Annandale. John, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Nancy, a much loved father and grandfather. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Thursday, February 9. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
MYSLIWIEC - February 3 (in hospital, after a long illness), of Church Lane, Ferryhill. Mieczyslaw (Michael), aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Mary (Molly), a dear step-father, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at All Saints' R.C. Church on Thursday, February 9 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at All Saints' Church Hall. Donations in lieu of flowers for the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital c/o Margaret Clark.
NELSON - February 7, in hospital, of Adelphi Court, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 74 years, dearly loved mother of Alicia, Ailsa and Elspeth and a much loved grandma of Aiden and Eliza. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Strictly no flowers. Donations may be left for church funds.
NICHOLSON - January 31, of Shildon. William (Bill), aged 73 years, beloved son of the late Eddie and Dorri, musician and good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.50 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, followed by cremation at Darlington. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be sent for Cancer Research, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RX.
PATTERSON - February 4, at West Lodge Nursing Home, Billy Row, Crook. James Devon, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, a dearly loved father of Marie and Jeff, a dear father-in-law and a loving grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 13 at 11.00 a.m.
PEACOCK - Bill, aged 81 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, in hospital on January 31. Beloved uncle of Geoffrey and brother of the late Muriel. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Monday, February 13 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Rest in Peace
PERKINS - February 8, formerly of Esh Winning. Maurice, aged 47 years, devoted father of Caroline and Clare, loving granda of Zack and a much loved brother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 15 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Newcastle General Hospital High Dependency Unit. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Boyne, Langley Moor afterwards.
PERKINS - Harold (Harry) On February 8, suddenly after a long illness. Harry, aged 76 years, devoted husband of Angela, loving father of Susan and Michael, dear father-in-law of Lloyd and a much loved Gramps of Oliver, Hayley and Gemma. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 14 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations can be given in lieu to the Herriot Hospice Homecare and Macmillan Nurses.
PLATTS - February 6, peacefully at Stanton Hall, Darlington. Herbert William (Bert), aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Miriam, dearly loved father of John, father-in-law of Betty, much loved grandpa of Rachel and Andy and great-grandpa of Rebecca and Ben. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for 'N.C.H. Action for Children' may be left at church or sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
POMFRET - Margaret February 5 (in hospital, after an illness bravely borne), of Shinwell Crescent, Thornley. Margaret (nee Stephenson), aged 59 years, a much loved mother of Julie, James, Marlene and Stephen, also a loving grandmother and sister. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, February 10. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. All enquires to East Durham Funeral Service, Horden. Tel (0191) 5864322.
PRATT - February 3, suddenly at home, in Crook. Ellen (Nellie, nee Denham), aged 87 years, formerly of North Bitchburn, beloved wife of the late Joe, also a dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the chapel for the Air Ambulance.
PULLAN - February 8 (in hospital), of Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk. Margaret, aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Les, loving mother of Paul, Ken and Angie, a dear sister, mother-in-law and nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday, February 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Church and the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
RAINE - (nee Hankey) February 7 (peacefully in hospital). Alice, aged 84 years, of Loraine Walk, Newton Aycliffe, much loved mam, mam-in-law, nanna, great-nanna and auntie, also a loving sister. Alice will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, February 17 11.45 a.m. at St Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
RAINE - January 31 (peacefully, in hospital). Bill, aged 71 years, beloved husband of the late Mary. Would friends please meet for service at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, February 10 at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
RAMSAY - Olive (nee Clark), aged 93 years, of Hallgarth Villas, Sherburn, peacefully in hospital. Leaves daughter Jane and son-in-law David, granddaughter Libby, grandson-in-law Stuart and great-grandson Jack. Funeral service at St. Mary the Virgin, Sherburn on Thursday, February 9 at 2.10 p.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. No mourning dress, by request.
