Latest Additions and Updates at Ancestry.co.uk
HOLLIDAY - June 13, peacefully in hospital, of St. Mary's Avenue, Crook. Josephine (nee Hope), dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, dearest mam of Lisa and Claire, also a much loved sister of Stan, Raymond, Marjorie, Brian and Ken, also of the late John, Derrick and Allan, a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and a dear friend to many. Cremation Wednesday, June 20 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 2.20 p.m. for a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be left with Josephine's daughter Lisa and will go to Ward 33, Darlington Memorial Hospital. Refreshments will be provided at St. Catherine's Church after the service.
HOWIESON - Darlington June 7, peacefully in hospital. Jim M.R.C.V.S., aged 81 years, dearly beloved husband of May, much loved dad of Ken, Doug and Kim and treasured grandpa of Laura, Katy and Helen. A private family funeral has taken place.
HUBBARD - (nee Young) On June 13 (peacefully at home, in Newton Aycliffe). Sylvia, aged 63 years, a beloved wife of Derrick, also a loving mam, nana, great-nana, sister and friend of many. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, June 19 at St. Clare's Church 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Enquiries John Meynell Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 301405.
HUNTER - Nora I. Hunter (nee Hird), aged 87 years, mother of Glenys and Clive, passed away peacefully at home. Loved and missed by all the family. Service took place on Thursday, June 7 at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium.
JEFFRIES - June 11, peacefully at home, formerly of Shildon. Allan, dearly loved dad of Pauline, Katherine and Susan and a dearly loved father-in-law and granda.
JONES - On June 5, suddenly, of West Cornforth. Doreen (nee Cullum), aged 73 years, will be sadly missed by all her friends neighbours and carers. Funeral Friday, June 15. Would friends please meet at 9.45 a.m. for service in Holy Trinity Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
LAMBERT - On June 3 (in hospital). Gladys, aged 87 years, wife of the late Ronald, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, June 15. Would friends please meet 2.45 pm for service at Darlington Crema torium. Family flowers only.
LANE - Muriel (nee Grainger), aged 98 years, formerly of Station House, Scorton, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on June 9. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, June 18 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please.
LEIGH - June 10, of Park Avenue Close, Crook. Richard Ernest, aged 48 years, a dearly loved father of Vicky, Michael, Kirsty, Rosina and Jade and a loving grandfather of Bethany. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, June 19 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
LYONS - June 11, of Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland. Violet, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mum of John, Tricia and the late Margaret, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving gran and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.15 a.m. on Friday, June 15, followed by interment at Witton Park. R.I.P.
MASON - June 10, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of St. Helens. Robert, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Barbara, loving father of Beverley and the late David, father-in-law of Shaun, a much loved grandad of Luke, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.00 a.m., on Monday, June 18, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
MITTEN - Houghton On June 9, at home after a brave fight. Ron, aged 58 years, devoted husband of Christine, a cherished son of Peggy and the late Roly, dearly loved dad of David, Sally and Michael, also a dear father-in-law of Amanda and a much loved brother of Rob, Margaret and Janet. Would friends please meet for funeral service on Friday, June 15 at St. Michael's and All Angel's Church, Houghton at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support. www.justgiving.com/ ronmitten.
MOORSE - George Arnold, late of Darlington, passed away in Stratford-upon-Avon on June 8, aged 93 years. Survived by his wife Joan and three children. Enquiries to A. E. Bennett and Sons. Tel. (01789 267035).
NELSON - On June 11, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Ferryhill. Joan (nee Eldrett), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Denny, dearly loved mother of Terry and Tracey, Jen and Les, a much loved grandma to Vicky, David, Gareth and Steven, great-grandma to Daniel, Louis and Oliver, also a dear sister to Ronnie. Funeral Tuesday, June 19. Would friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill, followed by cremation at Durham. Any flowers, please send to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Ferryhill.
NIXON - June 9, of Bishop Auckland. Hilda, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, much loved and loving mother to Alan and Sylvia, mother-in-law to Carla and Bal, also a dear nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.10 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to The Red Cross.
OLDFIELD - Anne Barbara A celebration of Anne's life will be held on Sunday, July 8 from 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. in the Mowbray Suite, Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton. All friends are welcome.
PEARSON - William (Bill) of Colburn (formerly of Whitby), died peacefully in hospital on June 11, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Iris, a much loved dad of Pat, Gillian, Billy and Hazel, respected father-in-law of Joyce, Mick, Sue and Brian, also a loving and devoted grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday, June 18 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PERCIVAL - On June 13, suddenly in hospital. Terry, aged 56 years, of Alfred Street, Darlington, a dearly beloved husband and best friend of Christine, a dear brother of Bill and Ann, also brother-in-law of Sue. Funeral Wednesday, June 20. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
PRENDERGAST - June 9 (peacefully at home with her family around her), of Scott Road, Bishop Auckland. Kathleen, aged 54 years, a dearest daughter of Florence Mernor, caring, selfless and much loved mother of Lucille, Gabrielle and Davy, a dear sister to Maureen and Frank. Cremation Monday, June 18 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 12.15 p.m. for a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to Cancer Research, c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
RAJF - June 13, in hospital, of Oban Court, Darlington. Vera, in her 79th year, beloved wife of Joze, much loved mother of Nina and Angela, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday, June 20. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
RANSON - On June 10, of Aged Miners Homes, Shotton Colliery. Margaret (nee Hyland), aged 82 years, a dearly beloved wife of Alan and a much loved mam of Maureen, Sheila and Carol, mam-in-law of Patrick, Harry and Paul, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, June 14 at 10.00 a.m. for service and interment at St. Saviour's Church. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
RIPLEY - On June 8, in hospital, of Bowman Street, Darlington. Edith (nee Cook), beloved wife of the late Lance, much loved mam of Lyn, Neil and the late Brian, a dear mother-in-law, a cherished gran, nanny and great-grandma, dear sister of Renee, a dear cousin of Jean and a loving aunt. Funeral Friday, June 15. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment North Cemetery.
ROBINSON - Enid Died on June 9, aged 77 years and of 'Crab Tree Farm, Kirby Wiske'. Reunited with her beloved husband James, loved mum of Marion, Helen, Brian, Ian and Linda and a sadly missed nana and great-nana. Funeral service will be held at St. John The Baptist Parish Church, Kirby Wiske on Friday June 15, at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to, Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton. DL7. 8LU.
