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FAWCETT Ruth Miriam, late of Hardraw and Muker, died in Somerset after a short illness on March 26, 2003, aged 78 years. Funeral at St. Mary and St. John Church, Hardraw 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2003. No flowers. Donations please to Dorothy House Hospice Tel (01225) 722988.
FENWICK April 9, peacefully in hospital, following a long illness. Robert Arthur (Bob), aged 81 years, of Oswald Court, Durham City. Sadly missed by his much loved wife Linda, beloved dad to David, Valerie and Susan, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to take place on Saturday. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Salvation Army. Plate provided at the crematorium.
FITZROY-SMITH Leonard Arthur, Ex. Lt. Colonel L.M.C. 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion 2nd Parachute Brigade Group. Past President of Darlington Parachute Regimental Association, aged 85 years, peacefully at home, Barton. Known affectionately as 'Fitz' and 'The Boss' by so many Ex. Airborne/Para veterans and friends, who will always treasure the memories of his years with P.R.A. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert and St. Mary's Church, Barton on Monday, April 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private (family only) cremation. Family flowers only. If desired donations for St. Teresa's Hospice accepted by P.R.A. Secretary Tel (01325) 463327. R.I.P
FLOWERS April 9 (in hospital), of Ketton Avenue, Darling-ton. Joseph Denis (J.D.), aged 75 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, best dad in the world of Janet and Angela. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for The British Liver Trust, c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
FOURACRES George Dennis died 03 April, 2003 aged 78. Husband of the late Florence ( nee Harrison). Father, grandfather and great -grandfather. Sadly missed. Funeral at Norwich on Tuesday 15 April. Enquiries to Cromer and District Funeral Services (01263) 514814.
FRANKLAND George April 8 (suddenly, in hospital), of Guis-borough. Dearly loved brother of Anda, Gladys and Arthur and the late Alice, Ann, Mabel, Poppy and Jim, a dear brother-in-law of Chris, Betty and Dorothy and a very dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Funeral service in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Satur-day, April 12 at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for Luke Senior House, Guisborough.
GALLAGHER April 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Ruth, aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Kel, a dear mother of Tom and Michael, also a loving sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, April 11. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass 10.00 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to private cremation. R.I.P
GEORGE April 8, peacefully in hospital, of Front Street, Trimdon Colliery. Lizzie, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Christopher, much missed mother of Betty, David, Brian, Margaret and Denise, a loving nana and great-grandma. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by refreshments at Trimdon Colliery WMC.
GRAY April 11 (peacefully, at home), of Longfield Road, Darlington (late of Shildon). Barbara (nee Watson), aged 57 years, beloved wife of the late Terry, loving mam of Jason, treasured grandma of Jayden, much loved sister to Pauline and Robert, dearly loved daughter-in-law to Irene, also a devoted daughter, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Wednesday, April 16. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to the Macmillan Nurses.
GRICIUS April 7, (peacefully, in hospital), of Dixon Road, Newton Aycliffe. Jonas, aged 76 years, much loved husband of the late Cilla, dearly loved father of Ursula and Pricilla, loving father-in-law of Alan, treasured grandad of Paul, Nicola, Zita and Luke, devoted great-grandad of Oliver, Anthony and Jonas, a much loved and devoted brother of Yuozas and a loving uncle to all his Lithuanian family. Funeral Tuesday, April 15. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment in The West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
HARLAND April 6 (peacefully, at home with his family), of Collingwood Street, Coundon. William Bartholomew (Bill), aged 61 years, a dearly loved and sadly missed husband of Sylvia and a much loved father and grandfather. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m. No children by request.
HARPIN April 4 (in hospital), of Berrybank Crest, Darlington. Kenneth, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Patricia, dearly loved dad of Philip, Lesley, Mark, Miranda, Allen and Elizabeth, much loved grandad of his nine grandchildren and great-granddaughter, also a dear brother and long standing friend to many. A true gentle gentleman. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington.
HARRISON April 7, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Marjory (Maude), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Collin and Shona, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, April 14. By her own request, family flowers only, also all are welcome to refreshments after this service in the Park Head Hotel, Bishop Auckland.
HARVEY (nee Fothergill) March 31, beloved daughter of Lawrie and Jenny, dear sister and sister-in-law to Brenda and Doug, aunt to Helen and Stephen. God Bless
HELM April 5 (in hospital), late of Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate. Wilf, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Michael and a devoted grandad of Mark and Adam. Funeral to take place on Thursday. Would friends and family please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to a charity of your choice. All welcome to Mount Oswald Golf Club for refreshments afterwards.
HERON April 4 (in hospital), of 12b Market Place, Leyburn. John Andrew, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Irene, dearly loved father of Michael and David and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, April 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and The Stroke Association. (Plate in church). Friends please meet at church.
HOPPS April 7, of High Coniscliffe. Joseph, aged 72 years, dearly loved by Sarah and David. Funeral tomorrow, Thursday, April 10. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Barton Street, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HUDSON April 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ingramgate, Thirsk. Harry Ellis, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, loving father of Harry and Richard, a dear father-in-law and gran-dad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, April 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
HUGILL April 6, peacefully in Peregrine House, Whitby. Doris, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Ted, also a dear sister-in-law. Funeral service to take place on Friday, April 11 at 12.00 noon, Woodlands Crematorium, Scar-borough. Floral tributes welcome. All enquiries to Kevin Moxon Funeral Service Ltd. Tel (01947) 895805.
JACK April 8 (suddenly, at home), of West Cornforth. Mary (nee Owens), aged 81 years, a beloved wife of Bill, dearly loved mother of Ian, Lynne and Anthony, mother-in-law of Carole, Phillip and Janice and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends please meet at 12.15 p.m. for service in the Salvation Army Citadel, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The University Hospital Durham, Coronary Care Unit.
JACKSON Doris, passed peacefully away on April 5, of South Green, Staindrop. Dear wife of the late Harry, much loved sister of Edna. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Thursday, April 10 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Staindrop Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
JENNINGS-SLATER Mark, aged 39 years, of Pembury Mews, Brompton on Swale, died suddenly but peacefully in hospital, on April 6. Dearly loved husband of Alyson, much loved dad of James, beloved son of Pat Shepherd (Scorton), dear brother to Nick and family. 'He will be sadly missed by family and friends.' Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton on Swale on Wednesday, April 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the Intensive Care Unit, Middlesbrough General Hospital are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
JINKS April 1 (in hospital), of Auckland Avenue, Darlington. Edna, aged 93 years, much loved mam of Terry and his partner Anne, also a loving nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna. Funeral Monday, April 14. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
