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LAMBERT - February 18, of Bek Road, Newton Hall. Peter, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth Ann and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service in All Saint's Church on Tuesday February 27, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Newton Hall afterwards.
ALLEN - David Mark Serving as a Corporal with the Royal Air Force Police in Cyprus. Tragically killed in a motocross accident at Episkopi, Cyprus on February 2, 2007. David, a former pupil of Richmond Methodist Primary School and Richmond School, was 26 years of age. Funeral at St. Mary and St. Gabriel Church, Louth Road, Binbrook (nr. Market Rasen), Lincs., on Monday, February 19 at 1.00 p.m. Flowers or donations to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA), c/o V. Walker and Son, Funeral Directors, Queen Street Place, Louth, Lincs., LN11 9BD.
ARKLESS - Ada Irene, aged 78 years died peacefully in hospital on February 13 of Victoria House Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of Treespark and Aycliffe Hospital). She will be sadly missed by all who cared for her over the years. Funeral Thursday, February 22. Service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. All who knew her welcome. All enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
ATKINSON - George On February 9, suddenly in hospital. George, aged 86 years, a dear father of Joan, Barry, Bill and Wendy, also a much loved grandad of Paul. Funeral service to be held at Brompton Parish Church, Brompton on Thursday, February 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Brompton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be given to the British Heart Foundation and sent c/o Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Service, 223 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8LU.
AUSTEN - February 11, of Falmouth Drive Darlington. Paul Andrew, aged 42 years, loving husband to Fiona, much loved dad to Sally and Andrew. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Wednesday, February 21. Will friends please meet 1.15 pm for service at St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, followed by a private cremation service. A reception will be held afterwards at Mowden Rugby Club. Everyone is welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Air Ambulance Service.
AUSTEN - February 12, of Falmouth Drive Darlington. Andrew James, aged 14 years, much loved son to Paul and Fiona, loving brother to Sally. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Wednesday February 21. Will friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, followed by a private cremation service. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Air Ambulance Service.
AUSTEN - Paul and Andrew We will always remember you both with love and pride. Our hearts and thoughts are with Fiona and Sally and the rest of the family at this sad time. Aunty Barbara, Uncle John, Jamie and Simon.
BAINBRIDGE - February 11 (peacefully), of Middlestone Moor. Elizabeth (Betty, nee Egginton), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late George William, a dearly loved mam of Joan, Jean and Julie, a much loved grandma of Jeanette, Christopher and John and great-grandma to Jordan, Tommy and Emma and a dear sister. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m.
BAMFORD - February 12 (suddenly at home), of Boltby, Thirsk. George, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Eileen and a dear uncle to Joan and Barry. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Boltby on Saturday, February 17 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the church.
BANKS - February 8 (peacefully), of Shildon, formerly West Auckland. Dougie, aged 76 years, loving husband of Joan, dearly loved dad of Carol, Steven and the late David, devoted granda of Kelly, David, Curtis, Luke, Jonathon and Gemma, also a much loved great-granda of Lauren and Steven. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, February 16 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BARKER - February 9, (suddenly, in hospital), of Chilton. Dennis, aged 66 years. Dearly loved dad of Alison and the late Martin, grandad to Kimberley, brother - in - law of Ann, uncle of Kathleen, Christine and Marie. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton, 12.15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, followed by cremation at Durham at 1.00 p.m.
BARNINGHAM - February 8 (suddenly in hospital), of Bedale. Doreen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Keith, dearly loved mum of Michael, Nigel and Alan, also a dear mother-in-law and nanna. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, February 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Dales Care Day Centre, Bedale.
BATY - On February 10, at Foxwood Cottage, Spennithorne (formerly of Sunderland and Cleadon). Captain James Dagg, aged 75 years, formerly of Shell Tankers UK. Beloved husband of Evelyn and much loved father of James. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Friday, February 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. No flowers please. Friends please meet at the church or the crematorium chapel.
BELL - Peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 9, 2007. Marjorie, (late of Romanby). Much loved daughter of Marion and Tom, loved and respected cousin, aunt, godmother and friend, will be much missed by Jean, Cliff, Cuth, Gillian, nephews, Muriel, Barbara and Susan. Celebration of life to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday February 19 at 10.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, British Red Cross, Red Cross House, Zetland Street, Northallerton. DL6 1NB.
BENNETT - February 11 (at home), of The Alms Houses, Evenwood. Eric, aged 87 years, a dearly loved husband of Irene also a much loved father and grandfather. Cremation Monday, February 19 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BLACKBURN - Jean (nee Proud), of Hamsterley, died peacefully on February 11 after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Cecil, much loved mam of Alan and Julie, dear mother-in-law to Melanie and Michael, devoted grandma to Jamie, Tom, Samantha and Luke and dear daughter-in-law to Mrs. Gladys Lowdon. Private cremation service followed by a Memorial Service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Monday, February 19 at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please by request, donations if desired, for The Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JA. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
BLEWITT - On February 12, peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home. Alan, aged 56 years, formerly the Proprietor of Mowden Fruit and Vegetable Shop, Darlington, beloved husband of Susan, treasured son of the late Alf and Joan. Funeral Tuesday, February 20. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Bishop Auckland General Hospital Stroke Unit, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd. Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BRENTLEY - On February 5, 2007. Jayden Robert, aged six and a half months, treasured son of Lisa and an adored grandson and nephew. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Wednesday, February 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers, if desired, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
BROTTON - On February 12, suddenly but peacefully at home in Great Broughton, formerly of Chop Gate. George William Robert (Robbie), aged 91 years, dearly loved husband of Doris, loving father of Cynthia and dearest grandad of Peter and Estelle. Funeral service to take place at Stokesley Methodist Church on Monday, February 19 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at St. John's Churchyard, Fangdale Beck. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Chapel Funds.
BROWN - George February 8, suddenly, at home. George, aged 45 years. Loving husband of Bev and a much loved dad of Hayley and Callum. Funeral service to be held at All Saint's Parish Church, North allerton on Friday February 16, at 2.45 p.m. followed by interment at Brompton Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to, Wilson, Will-oughby and Wetherill's Funeral Service, 223 High Street, Northallerton or if preferred donations may be given in memory of George and can be made at The Golden Lion Hotel after the service.
BROWN - George, son of Margaret and the late Brian Brown of Brompton, brother to Denzil, Pamela, Gillian, Allison and Richard, uncle to Megan, Joshua, James, Matthew, Daniel, Laura, Robert, Jake, Elizabeth, Georgia, Jacob and Ysabel and great-uncle to Harvey. To a beautiful life came a sudden end, you died as you lived - everyone's friend. Love and miss you always. x
BROWN - February 12, of West Auckland. Doris, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Herbert, devoted mam of David and Geoffrey, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran, nana and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. on Friday, February 16. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given c/o the family or at the crematorium for the Weardale Hospital. A very special lady
BUTCHER - On February 13, of Harperley Grove, Fir Tree, Crook, formerly of Brandon. Bill, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, a much loved dad of Dorothy and David and father-in-law of Billy and Ellen, a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad and a loving brother. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, February 22 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the High Dependency Unit, Darlington Hospital (plate at crematorium).
