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FITZAKERLEY - Irene (nee McKenzie), of Thurlow Grange, aged 88 years, died at Sedge field Community Hospital on Tuesday, March 13. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and nan. Funeral service to be held at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Thursday, March 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Franziska Willer Unit at Sedgefield Community Hospital.
FORSTER - Stella On March 15, in the Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Shotton Colliery). Stella, aged 93 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a much loved mam, dear mother-in-law and also a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
GIBSON - John Kenneth (Jack), of Escomb, Bishop Auckland on March 15, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Sybil, loving father of David and Kenneth, dear father-in-law Rong. Funeral service to be held at the Methodist Church, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland on Friday, March 23 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Railway Benefit Fund, Electra Way (CC) Crewe Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6HS.
GORDON - March 19, of Rochester Close, Bishop Auckland. Jim, aged 53 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, dearest father of Richard, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Cremation Monday, March 26 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 8.45 am for a service in the Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland at 9.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Cancer Research and sent c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
GRAINGER - March 23, (after a brave fight against illness), of King Street, Spennymoor. Hannah, aged 87 years. A much loved mother of Paul and the late Carole, a much missed nan and great-nan, also a very dear sister. Would friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Wednesday for a service at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
GRAY - Maurice Sewell B.E.M. aged 84 years of Coronation Gardens, Staindrop, died peacefully in hospital on March 15. Dearly loved husband of Lily, much loved dad of Angela, dear father-in-law of John and loving grandad of Phillip. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wednesday March 28 at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church.
GRIGG - On March 16, of The Beeches Care Home, Kelloe. Mary (nee Pearson), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Lockland (Larry) a much loved mam of Linda and mother-in-law of Ray, a devoted nana of Louise and Stuart. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, March 23 at 3.30 p.m. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
HADWIN - Suddenly on March 14, of Lansdowne Road, Coxhoe. Philip, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Jacqueline and Denise, father-in-law of Andrew, a dear grandad of Liam, Sean and Ryan and will be sadly missed by brothers, sisters and all the family. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday, March 23 at 1.15 p.m., private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Barnardos.
HAMILTON - March 19 (in hospital, after a short illness), of Bishop Middleham (formerly of Fence-houses). Brian, aged 61 years, loving father of Ben, a dear brother of Maureen, Brenda and Bob. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday March 27 at 3.30 p.m.
HAYTON - March 20, (peacefully), of Witton Gilbert. Christina (nee Robey), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, a dear mam of Elizabeth and son-in-law John and grandmother to Andrea and John and great-grandmother to Ruby. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 28, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations kindly accepted by The Bowes Lyon Unit, Earls House Hospital.
HEWITT - March 17, of Leeholme. Ann, aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, a much loved mam, loving nana and great-nana, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, followed by cremation at Durham. After the service all are welcome to refreshment in Leeholme Club.
HORNER - March 22, after a long illness patiently borne, in Aycliffe Care Home, late of Shildon. Margaret (Peggy, nee Blacklock), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Red Cross.
HUNTER - On March 16, of Crowtrees Farm, Gunnerside. Norman, aged 46 years, beloved husband of Ruth and devoted dad of Adam, Avril and Gail. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker on Saturday, March 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Norman if so desired may be given at the service for the Air Ambulance Services and St Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation.
HUNTER - On March 16, of Crowtrees Farm, Gunnerside. Norman, aged 46 years, beloved husband of Ruth and devoted dad of Adam, Avril and Gail. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker Tomorrow, Saturday, March 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Norman if so desired may be given at the service for the Air Ambulance Services and St Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation.
HUNTER - On March 16, of Crowtrees Farm, Gunnerside. Norman, aged 46 years, beloved husband of Ruth and devoted dad of Adam, Avril and Gail. Funeral particulars later.
HUNTINGDON - March 19 (suddenly, in hospital), of 4 George Square, Shadforth. Jim, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Lily, a loving dad, grandad and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Monday March 26, at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in Shadforth Cemetery.
INGLEDEW - Robin Read, aged 73 years, on March 16, of Skeeby. Dearly loved husband of Miriam. Private cremation. Friends please meet for a Memorial Service at St Agatha's Church, Easby on Friday, March 23 at 2.45 p.m., followed by refreshments at Richmond Golf Club. No flowers please. Donations if desired may be given in the Church for The Tenovus Trust for Cancer Research and Church Funds.
INGRAM - William Tragically on February 13, of Jupiter Court, Easington Colliery. Bill, aged 75 years, a dear friend and neighbour. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Friday, March 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322. Rest in Peace
JAMESON - Brenda Mary, aged 83 years peacefully in hospital on March 13, of Greenbank Court, Darlington (formerly of Warwick Square). Beloved wife of the late Roy, dearly loved mam of Graham, Glynis and Desmond, dear mother-in-law and devoted grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Monday March 26. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Barnardos care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
JOHNSON - March 17 of St Andrew's Street, Darlington. George Oliver, beloved husband of Mary, dearly loved father of Robert and will be sadly missed by Ronnie and his many friends. Funeral Wednesday March 28. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. A donation in lieu may be made to a charity of your choice.
JOHNSON - March 22 (peacefully at home, after a short illness), of Deneside, Spennymoor. Peggy, aged 86 years, beloved daughter of the late John and Alice Johnson, a much loved sister of Michael and Ada, also a very dear auntie, great-auntie, great- great-auntie and great-great- great-auntie. Would friends please meet at St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe on Thursday, March 29 for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Sweet Jesus have mercy
JURGENS - David Maj. Ret'd. RLC, aged 60 years, passed away peacefully at home in Scotton, Catterick Garrison on March 18. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Colin, Lee and Claire and a loving grandad of Michelle, Samuel, Megan and Aimee. Funeral service at the Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison on Friday, March 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial at Hipswell Military Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for The Macmillan Nurses Fund may be given in Church or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4AJ.
LAMBERT - March 20 (suddenly), of Lyonette Road, Darlington. Joan (nee Harburn), aged 75 years, a loving wife of Tony, a dearly loved mam of Denise, dear mother-in-law and a much loved sister and auntie. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
