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ALDERSON March 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Chilton. Edith, aged 67 years, beloved wife of John, a loving mam of Janice, John and Susan, mother-in-law to Richard and Jane, also a loving nan to Martin, Lisa, Lauren and Michael. Funeral Thursday. Will friends please meet at 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Aidan's Church, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request.
BARKER Kenneth William Suddenly at home in Guisborough on March 28. Ken, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Heather, dearly loved dad of Ian, Alan and Sarah, dear father-in-law to Rhona and a devoted grandad of Tom. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Friday, April 4, at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment in Guisborogh Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. A collection plate at church for donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for 'Body Talk'.
BARKER March 30, (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Marjory, aged 81 years, dear wife of the late Harry, beloved mam of Michael and Pat, special grandma of Darren and Dawn, great-grandma of Samantha and also a dear sister. Funeral Monday, April 7. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium.
BARNES Alan April 3, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely fought, of Marycourt, Darlington. Alan, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Andrew, Paul and Maxine, dear father-in-law of Mandy and Christine, proud grandfather of David, Alan, Laura, Sarah and Bethany, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
BEAUMONT March 30 (peacefully in hospital), of Larkspur Drive, Darlington. Les, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving brother of Joyce and Peter, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral Friday, April 4. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 9.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
BELLAIRS Peter, aged 64 years, of 30 St. Paul's Drive, Brompton-on-Swale, died suddenly at home on March 26. Dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Jo and Sarah, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad of Daniel. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Wednesday, April 2 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queen's Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
BLACKETT Ida, aged 88 years, formerly of Manor Grove, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on March 29. Dearly loved wife of the late Jackson, sister of the late Jessie, sister-in-law to Bessie and Nancy, aunt to Wendy, Trevor, John, Tony and Kenneth and great-aunty to Karen, Barbara and Jane. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Thursday, April 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
BOWER March 29, (of Bishop Middleham). Jean, aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of Leslie, a much loved mam of Susan and David, a very dear mother-in-law, gran, daughter, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday for a service and committal at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to be left in the collection plate at the rear of The Crematorium for the families chosen charities.
BRADLEY March 27 (in hospital), of Blackwell Lane, Darlington. Edward, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of June, dear father of Paul, David, Susan and Mark and a loving father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road at 11.00 a.m, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent if desired, or donations may be given for Leukaemia Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
BROCKHILL April 1, (in hospital), of Dalton, Thirsk. George, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Francis Mary, loving father of Eddie, a dear father-in-law of Jean, grandad of Karen. The funeral service will be held at St. John's Church, Dalton on Tuesday, April 8, at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment. Donations in memory may be made to, St. John's Church Fund.
BROWN Allan Peacefully on March 29. Dearly loved husband of Jean, (nee Morley), devoted dad of Anne and Janet, much loved and adored father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and friend to all his family. Nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved so very much xx. Cremation to take place at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, April 4, at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the cremator ium. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Butterwick Hospice.
BROWN April 2 (peacefully, after a short illness). Constance, aged 80 years, of Northallerton, beloved wife of Kenneth and a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, April 7 at 11.00 a.m.
BRYANT April 2, peacefully at Dodds Street, Darlington. George Peter, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Gladys, dearly loved father of Beverley, Maxine and Ian and also a much loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
BURKE March 27, (suddenly, at home), of Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe. Joe, aged 79 years, devoted husband of Margaret, much loved dad of David, Ann and Jean, also a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, April 3. Will friends please meet for service 10.45 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to interment in The West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
BURNHAM April 2 (suddenly, in hospital), of Easington Colliery. Sarah Agnes, aged 81 years, a much loved wife to George, a devoted mam to Barbara and Philip, also a dear mother-in-law to Richard and Barbara and a cherished gran to Michael, Tony, Stephen and David. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, for a Requiem Mass at Our Lady's, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
BURNSIDE April 1, peacefully at home, The Mead, Darlington. Alec, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Nancy, much loved dad of Alec, Robert, Mark and Jim, a loving father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Friday, April 4. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at the West Cemetery.
BYERS March 28, at Sunderland Royal Hospital, of Heighington. Edmund Barry, aged 60 years, devoted and cherished husband of Sandra, the much loved brother of Keith, a treasured son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle and godfather. He was a friend to all who knew him and beloved dad of all his dogs. Funeral Monday, April 7. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, North Road, Darlington at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be sent for The Integrated Critical Care Unit at Sunderland, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR. The light shineth through the darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
CARSE March 30, of 1 Pear Lea, Brandon. Christine (nee Denton), aged 45 years, dearly loved wife of Malcolm, loving mother of Anthony and a much loved sister and daughter-in-law and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday, April 3 at 9.40 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Cut flowers only please. Bus provided.
CARTER Lily (nee Bradbrook), aged 75 years, on March 29, peacefully in hospital, of Evenwood. Dearly loved wife of fifty-two years to John, much loved mam of Brian, Pat, Jean and Maureen, a dear mother-in-law, loving nana, sister and aunt. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Thursday, April 3 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church.
CLARK Hexham Jean is a devastating loss to all her family and friends. Died quietly at home and is at peace now. On April 1, 2003, aged 70 years. Jean (nee Stark), beloved wife of Jim, dearest mother of Pamela and David, grandma to Michelle, Matthew, Henry and Ted and a dear sister to all her brothers and family. A Service of Thanksgiving to be held at Hexham Abbey on Monday, April 7 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Tynedale Community Hospice, 18 Battle Hill, Hexham.