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FOWLER - February 22, suddenly in hospital, of Aiskew, Bedale. Margaret Ellen (Nellie), aged 96 years (retired organist at Leeming for fifty years). Beloved auntie of the Hall family. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, Leeming Village on Friday, March 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leeming Church.
FRAIN - On February 21, after a short illness borne with great courage, of Porto-bello, Edinburgh. Vincent Gerard, aged 44 years, dearly loved husband of Carolyn, loved son of Pat and Vin, beloved brother of Peter, Mark, Patsy, Anne and Dominic, loved brother-in-law of Beverly, Keith, Geoff and Jane, most adored uncle of Bryana, Ben, Ciara, Leilani and Eilish, a much treasured nephew and cousin. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Peterlee at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, prior to cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to Maggie's c/o Vincent Senior. Requiescat In Pace
FRISTON - February 28, suddenly of Auckland Avenue, Darlington. Vera aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, dearly loved mother of Geoff, mother-in-law of Jackie, treasured grandma of Cath and Gareth, also a dear sister of Alan and sister-in-law of Anne. Funeral Friday, March 9. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 pm
GOODWIN - February 22, of Stanley, Crook. Lena, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mam of Christine, Karen, Alison and the late Sheila, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Woolley Terrace, Methodist Chapel at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given at chapel or with the family for Dr. Mehrzad's Stroke Unit Fund, Ward 4 at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
HARDY - February 24, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Witton Park. Henry (Harry), aged 78 years, beloved dad of Brian and the late Janet, a much loved granda and great-granda, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1.
HARKER - February 26, suddenly of Richmond. Annie, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, a much loved mum of Mavis, a loving and devoted nana of Nikkie, also a dear friend of Norman. Funeral service and committal at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday March 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Great North Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
HART - February 25, in hospital, of East Cowton. David, aged 81 years, husband of the late Ivy, faithful father and step-father of Ivan, Tony and Evelyn and the late Heather and Nigel, loving grandad of Helen, Rachel and Ben and proud great-grandad of Sebas-tian. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 2.00 p.m on Thursday, March 1, followed by interment at the Churchyard. No flowers please. Donations if desired can be sent to T. Suffell and Son, Thorntrees, North Cowton, Northallerton, DL7 0HF.
HEAL - February 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Ruby Avenue, Chilton. Jimmy, aged 59 years, beloved husband of Chris, a dearly loved dad of Wayne, Jean, Tracy, Vicky and Jonathan, a much loved granda to Anthony and Callum and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church, Wednesday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium.
HESLINGTON - February 24, suddenly in hospital, of The Grove, Coxhoe, formerly of Darlington. Pam (nee Bell), aged 62 years, much loved wife of Richard, devoted mam of Nicky Karen, Gillian and Michelle and a dear mother-in-law of Jeff, Pete, Ben and the late Graeme, also a cherished nan and great-nan. Would friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday, March 6 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Sadly missed by all
HIRD - On February 28 (peacefully), of Crackpot, Low Row. Belle, aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late George William, a very dear mother, loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at Low Row United Reformed Church on Wednesday, March 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HODGSON - February 23, after an illness bravely borne, of Cragg Cottages, Frosterley. John Joseph (Jack), dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Michael, Karen and Lorraine, a dear father-in-law, dearest grandad of Sarah, Adele, James and Adam and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Wolsingham on Thursday, March 1 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Lung Cancer Research, plate in church. R.I.P.
HOWES - February 26 (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude), of Shildon. Clifford (ex B.T.C. Police Detective Sergeant), aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie (nee Bellis) three days before their Diamond Wedding, loving father of John and Margaret, adored and adoring grandfather and great-grandfather, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Monday, March 5 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. "A True Railwayman"
HOYLAND - On February 24, late of Bruce Glasier Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Susannah (Nancy, nee Sawley), aged 88 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Jack and a much loved mam of Brian, Kevin, Trevor, George, Susan, Colin and the late Barry, also a loving and devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, March 1 at 1.45 p.m. for service and interment at St. Saviour's Church. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5862136.
HULL - February 28 (peacefully). Robert Norman, aged 92 years, of Eden Close, Heighington, formerly of Royal Oak Farm. A much loved husband of Madge, simply the best dad of Susan, Margaret and David and father-in-law of Angus, also granda of Sarah, Michael and Frank. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 8. Would family and friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington, followed by burial in St. Michael's Churchyard. All floral tributes welcome.
JOHNSON - February 26, peacefully, of The Crofts, Wolsingham. John, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, loving father of Ronnie, Kathleen and Peter, a dear father-in-law of Kathleen, Den and the late Peter, much loved grandad of Jonathan and Julie and great-grandad of Ellie, Ross and Henry. Sadly missed. Private cremation.
JONES - February 26 (at home, with his family), of Laburnum Road, Chilton Lane (Chairman of Mainsforth Community Centre). Edward Clifford (Cliff), aged 64 years, beloved husband and a much loved father and grandfather. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for 'The Great North East Air Ambulance Appeal'.
JONES - March 1, peacefully at Westfield Drive, late of Worsley Park, Darlington. Olive, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, dearly loved mother of Rita, Clifford and Trevor, mother-in-law of Margaret and the late Eamond, also a much loved gran, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, March 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
KIRK - On February 24, peacefully in Oaklands Nursing Home. John William, of Stokesley, formerly of Chopgate, aged 97 years, dearly loved husband of Annie, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service and burial to take place at St. John's Church, Fangdale Beck, Bilsdale on Thursday, March 8 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for St. John's Church Funds and Yorkshire Cancer Care.
LACK - (nee Umpleby) On Thursday February 22, peacefully at The Mains, Redmarshall. Rhoda, aged 94 years, dearly loved wife of the late William, a much loved mother of Ann, Mary and John, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday February 28 at St. Peter's Church, Bishopton prior to interment. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired for St. Peter's Church. Donation plate will be provided.
LAWRENCE - February 21, suddenly in hospital. Tracy, aged 40 years, of West Auckland, dearly loved daughter of Joan (nee Shipp) and the late Robert (Bob), treasured sister of Pat and a loving aunty of Kirsty and Christopher. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Friday, March 2. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in the Eden Arms at West Auckland.
LAWSON - Stan, aged 74 years, of Scorton, peacefully at The Abbey Care Village on February 23. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved dad, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Friday, March 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
LUKE - Judith Elizabeth On February 25, peacefully, in Rydal Care Home. Judith, aged 66 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Ellen and Ernest Luke, dear sister of David, aunt of Christopher and Brendon. Funeral Wednesday March 7. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
MANN - Olwyn On February 26, peacefully in hospital after a long struggle with dementia. Devoted wife to Edgar, loving mother and grandmother. Committal at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday, March 13 at 1.15 p.m., then at Fareham URC at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Society. For more information contact (01329) 284494.
