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CORNER - On January 27, peacefully after a long illness, of Ferndale, Durham Road, Wingate. George Alan, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Sheila (nee Gibson), dearly loved father of Oliver. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospice.
CROOKS - (nee Jefferson) January 29, peacefully in Defoe Court. Betty, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mother to Steven and grandmother of Louis. Funeral Monday, February 6. Would friends please meet for service at 9.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
ELGEY - Marjorie, passed away peacefully, in Bishop Auckland General Hospital on January 22, 2006, aged 83 years, devoted wife of the late Arthur, sister of the late James Henry, loving aunt to June, Audrey, Valerie and Margaret. Funeral service in St. Catherine's Church on Wednesday, February 1 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery
FINN - Michael Patrick (Paddy), aged 77 years, died peacefully at home in Richmond on January 29. Dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Michael, Sean, Declan and the late Gerard, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Sunday, February 5 at 5.00 p.m., Requiem Mass on Monday, February 6 at 10.30 a.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Macmillan Nurses' Fund. R.I.P.
FITT - January 28 (in hospital), of Barmpton Lane, Darlington. Leonard, aged 67 years. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington. Tel (01325) 463203.
FITTZEN - On February 2, peacefully in hospital. Robert Lawson, aged 87 years, devoted husband of Doreen, loving dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday, February 8 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses, plate provided at the crematorium. Coach provided at the church.
FOSTER-SMITH - January 26 (peacefully in hospital), of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Kathleen (Kay), aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of Jim, much loved mother of Robert and the late Anne and a loving grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Thursday, February 2 at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made at the crematorium for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
FRANKLAND - John Noel, aged 89 years, passed away at home in Skeeby on January 28, 2006. Husband to Michele, father to John, Alan and Marc and grandpere to Ruby, Max, Bruno, Tabitha and Xavier. Loved and remembered
GILL - January 29, of Shildon. Mary, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Frederick, devoted mother of Verena and Josephine, dear mother-in-law to Maurice, also a much loved and loving nana to Adrian and his wife Kelly. Will friends please meet for service in Salvation Army Citadel in Shildon at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, February 3, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries c/o Gibson Funeral Services, Bishop Auckland. Tel. (01388) 603665.
GLEN - January 27, of Pittington. Lilian, aged 90 years, loving wife of the late Jim, devoted aunt to Christine, Roy, Anthony and Lisa. Friends please meet at St. Laurence's Church, Pittington for service on Thursday, February 2 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GOODCHILD - January 31, of Lilac Avenue, Framwellgate Moor. Nora (nee Shanks), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Brian and a loving sister and auntie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, February 7 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research UK
HALL - George T. (F.R.I.C.S.), formerly of Wells Cundall on January 27, 2006, in his 89th year. Funeral service took place at Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Friday, February 3.
HAMMOND - Jane (Jenny), aged 77 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully at home on January 27 after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved wife of the late Robert, daughter of Ivy and the late Jack, much loved mother of Christine, Laurie and Jeff, mother-in-law to Neil, Pauline and Ingrid and a loving grandma, great-grandma, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Friday, February 3 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent care of James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
HARDING - Newton Hall January 30 (suddenly). David John, aged 59 years, a dearly beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Mark. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall at 11.15 a.m. on Wednesday February 8 for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation, 76a Nicholson Terrace, Forest Hall, Newcastle, NE12 9DP.
HARKER - James, aged 71 years, formerly of Billingham and Hartlepool, died peacefully at home in Aldbrough St John on January 25, father of Stephen, father-in-law to Susan, much loved grandad of Charlotte and Gabrielle. Funeral at St Paul's Church, Aldbrough St John Friday, February 3 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to St. Paul's Church.
HAYTON - February 1 (in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Gerard, aged 71 years, dearly loved by Pearl, loving dad and much loved grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Newton Aycliffe at 10.30 a.m. Afterwards at the Cemetery.
HAYTON - Gerard, dear father of Stephen, father-in-law to Lynn and grandfather of Clare and Lisa. Always in our thoughts, Goodbye dad, Rest in peace.
HAYTON - Gerard, will remember you always, Joan
HAYTON - Much loved dad of Sue, Love you stacks, you were my rock, will miss you forever, Sue x Special grandad of Julie, David and Helen We love and miss you so much, your babies will always remember you and your stories x Gentle Jesus up above, please give my great-grandad all my love, Ellie x
HAYTON - My dad, my best friend, my inspiration, love you forever. Paul xx My dad No 2, the most loving father-in-law I could have. Keep watch over your family as you always have, love and miss you. Karen x At the moment we are sad, but we know these tears will turn to smiles each time we remember our perfect grandad. Love Jonathan, Christopher and Lauren xxx
HAYTON - My darling Gerard, miss you, love you. I was so lucky, your Pearl x
HEADLEY - January 28 (peacefully, in Springfield Care Home, Darlington), formerly of Harrowgate Village. Anne, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Mark, also a loving aunt. Funeral Monday, February 6. Would friends please meet 3.45 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium.
