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BARNES - Thomas William On December 28, suddenly but peacefully in Birchwood Court Nursing Home. Billy, aged 81 years, of Easington Colliery, devoted and cherished husband of the late Ruth (nee Healey). Loving and treasured dad of Kenny, Mary and Pat, father-in-law of Rose and Jimmy, a very special grandad of Brian, Kenneth, Lee, Thomas, Robert, Emma and Kelly, great-grandad to Rebecca and Ethan, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service to take place in the Church of Ascension, Easington Colliery on Monday, January 9 at 11.30 a.m., prior to interment in Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Goodnight, God Bless Dad. You are now re-united with Mam, that's what you have always wanted. xxx
BATEMAN - William (Bill, former Postmaster), aged 82 years, of Ronaldshay Drive, Richmond, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital on January 3. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Anne and Mandy, dear father-in-law to Colin and Brendan, loving grandpa of Sonia, Daniel, Simon, Andrew and Mark and great-grandpa to Molly, George and Alfie. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 13 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations for the R.N.L.I. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Loved deeply by us all
BELL - Christopher Robin On Saturday, December 31, peacefully in Knavesmire Nursing Home, York. Robin, aged 71 years. A former partner of The Ashcorft Hotel. A loved brother and friend. Funeral service to be held at The Church of The Holy Cross, Swainby on Thursday, January 12, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Whorlton Old church yard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to The Parkinsons Disease Society, a plate will be provided at the church.
BELL - January 1, of Woodland Road, Esh Winning. Harry, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Madge and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Tuesday, January 10 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All welcome at The Black Horse afterwards.
BELL - Stephen, aged 83 years, of White Pastures, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 31. Much loved companion to Kathy and a loving father, father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 6 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for the Stroke Association.
BLACKBURN - December 29, peacefully at Elderwood, Darlington (formerly of Woodside Drive). Catherine, aged 90 years, a much loved sister and friend. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
BOWEN - January 3, peacefully after a short illness. Herbert (Herbie), aged 71 years, of The Bay Horse, Woodhouses, beloved husband of Jean, devoted dad of Denise and Christopher, dear father-in-law to Mark and Katie, much loved and loving granda of Hannah, Jessica, Freya and Lauren, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, donations for charity can be left c/o The Bay Horse.
BRAND - January 2 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Thomas, aged 77 years. Loving husband of the late Vera, dearly loved dad of Pauline, Christine, Timothy and the late Thomas, Michael and Paul, also a much loved grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday January 11, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BROWN - Audrey Joyce (nee Coulson). Tragically on December 30, 2005, in Springs, South Africa (formerly of Brompton, Northallerton). Loving wife of Kenneth, daughter of Marjorie and the late Robert, sister, sister-in-law, auntie, niece and daughter-in-law. Details later for service. Sadly missed, never forgotten, loved always.
BROXSON - Martha January 1, of Davis Terrace, Easington Colliery. Martha, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Alf, loving mother of Arthur and also a dear sister of Arthur. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday January 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Easington Colliery Salvation Army Citadel at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Salvation Army.
BUNDY - January 2, of Caedmon Crescent, Darlington. Dorothy, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Jean and Gill, also a much loved grandmother. Funeral Friday, January 13. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BURN - December 25, peacefully, in Oaklands Nursing Home, after a long illness bravely borne, of Seamer. Brian, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie and loving father of William and David, also a dear father-in-law and gran-dad. Private family cremation service has taken place.
BURN - January 1 (peacefully, at home), in Yafforth. Raymond, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret and a dear brother of Elizabeth and Geoffrey. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Yafforth on Monday, January 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
BURNS - John Suddenly at home in Long Newton, on January 4, aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Anne, dearly loved dad of Simon and Sarah. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church, Long Newton on Thursday, January 12 at 12.00 noon, prior to interment. Floral tributes may be sent to Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton, TS16 0AE. Tel. (01642) 786200.
CANN - December 30 (peacefully in hospital), of Spennymoor, formerly of South Hetton. Mary, aged 87 years, a much loved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and friend. Funeral Monday, January 9. Will friends please meet at 3.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CARGILL - On Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Peter Reid Cargill, aged 88 years, loving husband of the late Gladys Gamble, brother of Isabel, Betty and Jean. Funeral private.
CARNELL - George Robert (Bob) January 1 (suddenly, in hospital), of Pierce- bridge. Bob, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved dad of Suzanne and Andrew, dear future father-in-law of Jill, beloved son of Muriel and Harry Carnell, dearest brother of Dave and a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday, January 9. Friends please meet for service in St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill, Darlington at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the Darlington Gateway Club c/o Mr David Gray, Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton, TS18 2BU.
CARR - January 2 (peacefully, in hospital). Elsie (nee Venables), aged 86 years, beloved mam of Monica, John and Michael, dearest granma, great-granma and great-great-granma. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley English Martyrs R.C. Church on Thursday, January 12 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CARTER - Irene, aged 66 years, of Malvern Crescent, Darlington died January 1 2006, dearly beloved wife of the late Jim much loved mother nana and sister. An angel in life and in Heaven who will be deeply missed. Service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday January 9 at 10.45 a.m. Flowers to John Meynell, 150 North Road, Darlington. Donations, if desired, will be accepted at the Crematorium in respect of Cancer Research.
CHRISTIANSEN - On December 30, suddenly but peacefully at home, in Northallerton. Margaret Mary, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of the late Yngvar and dear sister-in-law to Sonja. Cremation, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving in All Saints' Church on Tuesday, January 10 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Diabetic Society.
