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ELLIOTT - February 5, of Ridding Court, Esh Winning. Gordon, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Iris, devoted father of Pat, David and Susan, a dearly loved granda of Anthony and much loved father-in-law of Barry and Nick. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Tuesday February 14, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ELLIOTT - February 9, of West End, Wolsingham. John James, aged 56 years, dearly loved husband of Judith, loving father of James, Jonathan, Nicholas and Christopher, dear son of Lillian and the late James and a much loved brother of Sandra and Derek. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Tuesday, February 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research.
ELSARI - February 3, after a short illness. Julie (nee Sanderson, formerly Hope), aged 45 years, of Auckland Park, much loved and loving mam to David, Zaffey and David's fiancée Carly, beloved daughter of George and Ann, dear sister of John, Stephen and Chris, also dear sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. A bus will be provided from home to church, leaving at 12.20 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery.
ELVIDGE - Betty, aged 88 years, of 11 Charles Dickens Lodge, Barnard Castle, peacefully in hospital on February 7. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mum of Pat and Tony, a dear mother-in-law and loving gran and great-grandma. Funeral service at St Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Wednesday, February 15 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Diabetic Association.
FOSTER - February 7, in Redworth House, Shildon. Rose, aged 90 years, a beloved wife of the late Tal, much loved mother of Brian, Brenda and Stephen, also a dearest mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, February 14 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
FOSTER - February 3, of Crook. Judith Ann, aged 40 years, after a long illness of cancer, fought with great courage and dignity. Beloved partner of David, much loved and loving mam of Craig and Kayleigh, treasured daughter of Irene and the late Albert, much loved sister to Pauline and Alison, also dear sister-in-law and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church at 2.20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
FOX - Robert John (Bob) On Thursday, February 2, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Hartlepool. Bob, aged 59 years, much loved and adored husband of Sally, most precious dad of Bobby Junior, Dean, Clint, Wayne, Susan, Jolene and Janet, most dearly loved grandad of Daniel, Robert and Bryn, dear son of Sonny and the late Winnie, also loving brother of Mavis. Funeral cortege to leave family residence on Friday, February 10 for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, St. Paul's Road, Hartlepool at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Blackhall Cemetery. All are welcome to attend, please meet at the Church.
FRANKS - (nee Craggs) February 7, of Willing-ton. Annie (Nancy), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Ernie, dearest mam of Alan and Judith and a much loved grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law and sister. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, February 14 at 10.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
GARDNER - Dr. Richard Gardner, General Practitioner, aged 76 years, of Bainbridge in Wensleydale, died suddenly at home on February 3. Beloved by all his family. Burial at Bainbridge Cemetery on Sunday, February 12 at 1.00 p.m., followed by a Meeting to celebrate Richard's life at The Friends Meeting House, Bainbridge at 2.00 p.m. and afterwards at The Rose and Crown. All are welcome. No flowers please, if desired, donations for Médecins Sans Frontières may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GARVEY - Kevin, aged 54 years, suddenly whilst working abroad on January 31, of Haughton Road, Darling-ton. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Kath, much loved dad of Amanda, Scott and Graham and devoted grandad of Lauren. Funeral Thursday, February 16. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
GARVEY - Kevin, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Dan and Peggy, Marie and John, Wendy, Phil, Dan and Josh.
GRAHAM - February 8, formerly of Tow Law. Jessie (nee Hindmoor), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Bryan and twins Sara and Wilf, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also dear sister. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence in Tow Law at 12.50 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15 for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Residents' Fund at West Lodge Home may, if desired, be given c/o the family or at the crematorium. Will friends please meet at church. In the sweet Bye and Bye.
GRANT - On February 5, peacefully at home in East Rounton (former Headmaster of Hugh Bell School, Middlesbrough). William (Ray), aged 97 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Nancy and a dear uncle. Funeral service to take place at St. Lawrence's Church, East Rounton on Thursday, February 9 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Village Hall Fund.
GRAY - February 8, of Witton-le-Wear. James Christopher (Peter), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Florrie, devoted dad of Michael and Moira, dear father-in-law of Joan, much loved and loving granda of Helen, Stephie and Stephen, dear brother of William, Robert and the late Doreen, also brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Residents' Fund at Langholme Nursing Home.
HARDWICK - Audrey (nee Jones) February 9, of Wordsworth Avenue, Wheatley Hill. Audrey, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother, mother-in-law and devoted nana. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery Tuesday, February 14. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in All Saints' Church at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel (0191) 5864322.
HARRISON - February 8. Peacefully, at home. John, aged 60 years. Beloved brother of Bill and Keith and sadly missed brother-in-law of Mary and Anne. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Tuesday February 14, at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research.
HARRISON - February 2, of Hill View, Byers Green. Horace, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Goundry), much loved dad of Jennifer, Beryl and Hilary, a dear father-in-law to Malcolm, Arthur and John also a loving granda to Rachel, Stephen and Victoria. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Byers Green on Thursday, February 9 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Mrs. S. Bestford in aid of church funds.
HAYTON - February 1 (in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Gerard, aged 71 years, dearly loved by Pearl, loving dad and much loved grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Newton Aycliffe at 10.30 a.m. Afterwards at the Cemetery.
HENDERSON - February 7 (suddenly, at home), of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Vera, aged 73 years, loving daughter of the late Ralph and Rhoda, beloved sister of Basil (Baz) and a dear friend of many. Would friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Kelloe on Monday, February 13 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
HENRY - February 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland. Walter, aged 85 years, much loved husband of the late Joyce (nee Elliott), a dearest uncle of Kathleen and John. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, February 9 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
