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WATSON - March 21, at Ventress Hall, Darlington (formerly of Barnes Road). Maisie, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob and a loving aunt. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance, c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
WEBB - March 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Mary (nee Morton), a dearly loved wife of the late Phil, much loved cousin and auntie. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, March 28 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
WEST - March 21, (peacefully), in The Millings, Bedale. Catherine Baker, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Maurice Charles. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Saturday March 31, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The R.N.L.I.
WHITE - Joseph, aged 69 years, of Middleton-In-Teesdale, formerly of Schoolmaster Pasture Farm, Hurst, died peacefully in hospital on March 20. Beloved nephew of Mary, also a dearest friend of Margaret. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Monday March 26, at 11.00 a.m. followed by private interment. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Friends of The Richardson Hospital and church funds, a plate will be provided at the rear of the church.
WHITE - March 14, suddenly, of Sycamore Road, Fishburn. Brian, aged 39 years, dearest son of Doris and the late Jack, beloved brother to John, Alan, Diane and Paul, loving daddy to Reece and also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Friday, March 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WHITEHEAD - March 14, suddenly at Bishop Auckland. Rita (nee Hurworth), aged 63 years, beloved wife of Malcolm, devoted mam of Julie, dear mother-in-law to Ian, a much loved and loving grandma of Rebecca and Hannah, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to Bishop Auckland General Hospital. After the service all are invited for refreshment in the Hospital Social Club.
WILSON - March 22, peacefully, at home, in Kirkby Fleet-ham. James George (Jim), aged 92 years, beloved husband of Jean, a loving father and father-in-law of James, Maggie, Christina and Neil, a devoted grandad of David, Sarah, Robert, James, Rachel and Katie. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham on Saturday, March 31 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment at Great Fencote. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between local home care charities.
WOODBURN - Sheila Margaret, on March 10, aged 65 years, beloved sister of Derek, Sylvia and Rodney. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Yafforth on Monday, March 26 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. All enquiries to J.G. Fielder and Son Funeral Directors, York. Tel: (01904) 654460.
WRIGHT - Edith Agnes Passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 14. Edith, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard George, much loved mum of Madelaine and Richard, dear grandma of David and Claire, great-grandma of Kieran. Funeral service will take place on Monday March 26, in St. Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium.
WRIGHT - March 18, suddenly in hospital, of Shildon. Mary (nee Thirkell), aged 78 years, beloved wife of George, much loved mam of Pauline, Harry and Kathleen, a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
ALDERSON - March 10, suddenly of Darlington. Stan (The Telephone Man), aged 81 years, loving and devoted husband of Hilda for nearly fifty years, dear brother of Ivy and Ken and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Monday, March 19. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
ALDERSON - March 10, suddenly, of Darlington. Stan (The Telephone Man) aged 81 years, loving and devoted husband of Hilda for nearly fifty years, dear brother of Ivy and Ken and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Particulars later.
ARMSTRONG - March 12, suddenly, in hospital, of 15 Teasdale Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. John, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Tricia, loving dad of John, father-in-law of Amanda, loving grandad of Declan and Conor, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for funeral service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Wednesday, March 21 at 12.15 p.m. Private cremation. Afterwards all welcome to New Durham W.M.C. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
ATKIN - Debbie, taken from us suddenly on February 12. Loving mother of Cherelle, beloved daughter of mam and Ray, dad and Molly, dear sister of Paula and auntie of Jamie. Will be sadly missed by Stuart. Funeral Friday, March 16. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation.
BAINBRIDGE - John (Johnny), aged 78 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully with all of his family around him on March 14. Beloved husband of Greta, much loved dad of John, Anne and Judith, a respected father-in-law of Joyce and Norman, a loving and devoted granda and great-granda, also a dear brother. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Wednesday, March 21 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, for Ward 16, Bishop Auckland General Hospital may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JA.
BARKER - Thomas (Cherry), late of Wingate and Thornley, suddenly but peacefully on March 13 aged 85 years, youngest son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth, brother of the late Jack and Jimmy. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, March 20 in Union Street Methodist Church, Hetton-le-Hole at 10.00 a.m. Committal to follow in Sunderland Crematorium. Enquiries to Tonks Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 5262375.
BATES - March 11, (peacefully, at home), of Brandon. Jim, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Jean and a much loved uncle. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Monday, March 19. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
BELL - Jennie, aged 91 years, of Evenwood, formerly of Woodland and Bingley, died peacefully in hospital on March 13. Beloved sister of Florrie. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Monday, March 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Woodland Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
BELL - March 13, after a short illness, of Sherborne Close, Darlington. Margaret, aged 66 years, much loved mam of Jeff, Maxine and Nick, loving nana of Scott, Sophie, Jordan, Joe, Max, Robyn and Megan and loved by Ray and good friend Moira. Funeral Wednesday March 21. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.
BELL - March 10, of Wolsingham. Irene (nee Whitfield), aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, loving mother of Jeff and Malcolm and a much loved grandma of Suzie, Danny, Elliott and Natalie. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Tuesday, March 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
BETHELL - March 11 (peacefully in Aycliffe Care Home, formerly of Spenny-moor). Edith, aged 87 years, loving wife of the late Dia, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dave and Gwyn, Peter and Christine and nana to Joanne, Caroline and Jonathan and great-grandma to Kieran and Jodie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 9.00 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Gordon Fletcher and Sons, Charles Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7LG.
BLAYLOCK - March 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Spenny-moor. Jane Ann (Jenny), aged 92 years, a dearly loved wife of the late John, a loving mother of John and daughter-in-law Dee, a dear nanna of Sara and great-nanna of Amelia. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for service and committal at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for Ferryhill Day Centre.
BLENKINSOP - March 7, in the care of Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland. Ethel (nee Graham), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, a loving sister-in-law to Margaret and Hazel, a loving aunt to her nephews and nieces and a very special friend to Lisa and Chris. Service and cremation to take place Thursday, March 15 at 9.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium.
