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HURDITCH - On December 6, in hospital, of The Brambles, St. Matthews Terrace, Leyburn (formerly of Constable Burton). Ida, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Francis Alexander Hurditch. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, December 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, will be shared between Church Funds and the N.S.P.C.C. (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
JAMES - December 9, in Parklands Home, Crook, formerly of Langley Park. Mary (nee Alison), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Mattie, devoted mam of Barbara, dear mother-in-law to John, much loved gran to Steven and Helen, loving great-gran to Kwinn and Logan. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Salvation Army Hall at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, followed by cremation at Durham.
JOHNSON - December 13, (suddenly, after a short illness), of Auckland View, High Etherley. Cecil, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Winn (Aldred), a dearest father of Michael, Gerald and Frank and a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandfather. Private cremation on Thursday December 21, at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.00 p.m. for a Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Vart Road, Bishop Auckland at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at church. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P. .
JOHNSON - December 8, suddenly. Tony Davidson (Bones), aged 65 years, formerly of The Welcome, Bishop Auckland. Beloved husband of Norma, devoted dad of Barbara, Graeme and Pamela, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be given for the Air Ambulance, c/o the family or left at The Welcome where all are invited after the service.
JOHNSON - Granda, you touched our lives in so many ways, you gave us memories which we will treasure in our hearts. Your body has gone, but soul lives on around us, that we will never forget. This is not goodbye for ever, just goodnight. Sweet dreams, rest in peace. In our thoughts and hearts. Marie, Melissa, Cheryl, Gemma, Stacey, Jack, Eve, Kiel, Sam and Dean. Great-granda you were so special, one of a kind, we will miss you. Your little treasures. Laughs and giggles, Courtney and Jamie. xx
JOHNSON - Tony, a dear brother-in-law and special friend. Thanks you for the happy memories. Will always love and miss you. Pam and Malcolm.
KEARTON - On December 11 (peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home), lately of 17 Sycamore Hall, Bainbridge. Frances, aged 86 years, dear mother of John. Funeral service to be held at Bainbridge Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, December 19 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment at Bainbridge Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or donations, if so desired, may be given at the service for Sycamore Hall Residents' Fund. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
KITTO - Peacefully at home, of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. Gwen, beloved wife of the late Edward, a dearly missed mam and best friend of Edward and Yvonne, mother-in-law of John, a much missed nana of Sharon and John, Steven and Anne, David and Heather, Linda and Mark, Rachelle and Sarah and a great-nana to Samantha, Jack and James. Will friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
LACEY - December 11 (peacefully), in Defoe Court, Newton Aycliffe. Lil, aged 100 years. Wife of the late Chris, a dearly loved mam, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, December 20. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
LENG - Clarence William Suddenly at home on December 10. Clarrie, aged 89 years, dear beloved husband of Elsie, much loved father of Robert and Joyce and also a special father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Service to take place in Stokesley Methodist Chapel on Monday, December 18 at 10.00 a.m., followed by burial within St. Augustine's Churchyard, Kirkby-in-Cleveland at 10.45 a.m. Would friends please meet at chapel. Family flowers only please by request.
LIDDLE - Peacefully on December 8. Joyce, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Len, a much loved mother of Christine, Stephen, Graham, David and Stuart, also a special grandmother and great-grandmother, sister to Violet and the late Madge and Meg. Funeral Friday, December 15. Would friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LUMLEY - December 6, (peacefully, in hospital), of Thirlby, Thirsk. Robert (Bob), aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mary, loving father to Stephen, Heather and Peter, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Felix Church, Felixkirk on Tuesday December 19, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The Alzheimers Society.
MARLEY - December 12 (peacefully, in hospital). Isabella Hunter, aged 86 years, of High Pittington. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday December 19, at St. Laurence's Chuch at 12.30 p.m. prior to interment in the church yard. Friends please meet at the church.
MARTIN - Catterick Village Roy David, aged 77 years, died peacefully in hospital on December 8. A much loved and cherished husband of Joyce, beloved dad of Dean and Helen, dear father-in-law to Bernadette and Nigel and loving grandad to Aaron, James and Frances. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, December 15 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for The Booth Memorial Hall Fund.
McCANN - December 12, (peace fully, in hospital). Patrick Dennis, aged 73 years, of Kelloe. Loving brother of Tony, Thomas, Nancy and Stephen, also the late Sally, Mary and Peter, a dear brother-in-law, also a much loved uncle. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, December 19, at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe at 9.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham. A bus will be supplied for friends from the family home. Family flowers only. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy Rest in Peace.
McCOY - Suddenly on December 12, in Darlington Memorial Hospital (late of Horden). Paul, aged 56 years, a dearly loved brother of Alec, John and Peter, a dearest brother-in-law and a much loved uncle, also a dearly loved son of the late Alec and Theresa. Interment Horden Cemetery on Tuesday, December 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 10.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
McGREGOR - December 7, suddenly at home, in High Etherley. Joyce (nee Neasham), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, devoted mam of Irene, Sidney and Lynn, also a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Etherley Methodist Church at 12.50 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, followed by cremation at Durham.
McKENNA - December 12, of Ferryhill. John (Jack), aged 83 years, loving brother of Sam and George and also a dear uncle. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday, December 19 at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.
MORTON - December 11, (suddenly), of Cheviot Walk, Coundon. Reta, dearly beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Stuart, Sheila, Joan, Keith and of the late Alan, also a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma, a dear sister to Audrey and Ray. Cremation Monday December 18, at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 11.50 a.m. for a service in St. James Church, Coundon at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church.
NEWCOMB - December 9. Walter, aged 87 years, formerly of Howden-le-Wear, beloved husband of the late Bessie, devoted dad of Brian, dear father-in-law to Tracey, much loved and loving granda to Mica. Cortege to leave his son's residence in St. Helens at 1.20 p.m. for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m on Friday, December 15. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
