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ARMSTRONG - On March 24, 2007, peacefully, at Dumfries Infirmary. Ruth Armstrong (nee Downs), of Mouswald Place, Dumfries formerly of Coxhoe, Durham. Beloved wife of Bill, loving mam of Paul, Jacqui, Lenny and Julie, a dearly loved gran of Danielle, Thomas, Gareth and Rebecca and a dear sister of Keith and David. Service at Roucan Loch Crematorium Dumfries Wednesday March 28 at 2.00 p.m. All friends respectfully invited to attend. Enquiries to William Jardine Funeral Directors, Dumfries. Tel: (01387) 253518.
AUTON - March 21, of South End Villas, Crook. Norman, aged 82 years, dearly loved brother of Ida, Raymond and the late Eddy, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, March 29 at 2.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BAKER - March 23, 2007, after a short illness. Hilda, aged 92 years, of Watford, late of Quarrington Hill.
BARKER - Stanley (Stan), aged 84 years, of Catterick Village died peacefully in hospital on March 23. Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Ethel, dear father-in-law to Michael, loving gramps to Linda and Suzanne and great-grandad of Stephen and Claire. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Monday, April 2 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate in the Church for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
BARKESS - March 23 (peacefully in Aycliffe Nursing Home, after a long illness), of 91 Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Richard (Dick), aged 88 years, husband of Elsie (now departed), uncle to the nephews and nieces of the Pearson and Barkess families. Will friends please meet for a service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, March 30. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Christine Harman, Byland Cottage, Borrowby, Thirsk, YO7 4QU in aid of Alzheimer's Disease.
BARLOW - William March 27, suddenly at home. Bill, aged 81 years, of Thirsk, formerly of Knott End and Prestolee, beloved husband of Dorothy, loving dad of Christine, Lorraine and Diane, a much loved grandad and great-grandad, a dear father-in-law and uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Overdale Crematorium, Heaton, Bolton on Wednesday, April 4 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
BEAN - March 28, suddenly at home, in London, formerly of Darlington. John (Tony), aged 52 years, dearest dad of Alan and the late Kevin, cherished grandad of Harley, Jordan, Nathalie and Ethan. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday, April 4. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes if so desired will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
BEEZER - March 22. Maud, aged 97 years, dear wife of the late Harold, a dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, March 30, 12.00 noon at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton, Northallerton, followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Any donations for Brompton Village Hall Funds.
BELL - March 27, 2007, peacefully, in Shafto House Nursing Home. Matilda (Tilly), aged 87 years, loving wife of the late Cyril, much loved nana and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, April 3. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Burnhill Way Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes may be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe.
BOSTOCK - March 26, of West End Farm, Castle Bolton. Mary Hannah, aged 78 years. A dearly loved sister of Joe and Nancy and a very dear sister-in-law of Eleanor and Kenneth and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Castle Bolton Church, Friday March 30, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only, donations if desired for, Castle Bolton Church and Cancer Research. Friends please meet at church.
BROWN - Kathleen, late of East End Garage, Milton Street, passed away in Torbay Hospital, Devon on March 27, 2007. Enquiries to Maunders Funeral Service. Tel: (01803) 556581.
BROWN - March 24, suddenly, of Romford, Essex, formerly of Daddry Shield and Darlington. Pat, aged 64 years, wife of the late Ian, loved partner of Malcolm, also a loving mother and grandmother. Cremation service on Tuesday, April 3, 12.00 noon at Romford. A Memorial Service will be arranged in Weardale at a later date. Donations in memory of Pat, may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
CANHAM - Edward Ted, suddenly, aged 92 years, of Easingwold, formerly of Darlington, beloved husband of the late Dot, loving father of Pat, John and Susan, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at York Crematorium Tuesday, April 3 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to the Alzheimers Society and St. Monica's Hospital.
CARSON - March 27, (suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital), of Northallerton. Nick, aged 36 years. Dearly loved father of Ryan, loving son of John and Rachel, dearest brother of Susan and John, brother-in-law of Colin and Julie and uncle to Jason, Daniel, Natalie and Rebecca. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Thursday April 5, at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for I.T.U. Unit c/o, John Carson, 36 The Crescent, Northallerton. DL6 1EU.
CARSON - March 27, (suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital), of Northallerton. Nick, aged 36 years. Dearly loved father of Ryan, loving son of John and Rachel, dearest brother of Susan and John, brother-in-law of Colin and Julie and uncle to Jason, Daniel, Natalie and Rebecca. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday April 5, at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for I.T.U. Unit c/o, John Carson, 63 The Crescent, Northallerton. DL6 1EU.
CAYGILL - George Edward, aged 86 years, formerly of Hurgill Road, Richmond, died suddenly in hospital on March 29. Beloved husband of the late Gladys and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Wednesday April 4, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. If desired donations may be given for St. Agatha's Church Funds, a plate will be provided in the church.
CHAPMAN - (nee Teesdale) Ann, died March 22. A dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will be sadly missed.
CHARLTON - March 23, (suddenly), of Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor. Mary, Elizabeth, aged 73 years. A dearly loved mam of Joan, Paul and Janet, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and a dear sister-in-law. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Friday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
DAUBER - March 24, peacefully, in hospital, of West Crescent, Darlington. Kenneth (Ken), aged 78 years, a loving husband to Phyl, devoted dad to Stephen, Karen, Andrea and John, a treasured granda to Annabel, Simon, Freya and Saskia also a much loved father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday March 29. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
DAVIES - March 26, (peacefully, in hospital), of Aycliffe Village. Harold, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan Mary, much loved dad of Stephen, Alan and Paul, father-in-law of Lindsay, also a loving grandad of Simon, Jane and Shona. Funeral Monday April 2. Would friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Butterwick Hospice.
DEFTY - March 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland. Michael, aged 85 years, loving husband of Catherine (nee Cook), dearly loved dad of Catherine and Christine, dear father-in-law of Philip and Oliver, loving grandad of Tim, Tom, Catherine and Ben, also a much loved great-grandad of Thomas, Finn, Elliot and Mia. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, April 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation.
DENNISON - March 26, of Geoffrey Avenue, Nevilles Cross, Durham. Stan, aged 87 years, a dearly loved husband of Gwynneth, loving father of Jill, Sally and Fiona, father-in-law of Geoff, Brian and Martin and a dear grandad to his five grandchildren. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 29 at 1.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
DICKINSON - March 23, of Burnigill, Meadowfield. Dennis, aged 72 years, a dearly loved husband of Margaret (nee Corbett), a much loved dad of Michael and Heather, father-in-law of Karen and Del and an adored grandad of Jordyn, Chloe, Erin and Jonathon. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, April 2 at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in envelopes to the Chemotherapy Unit, University Hospital of North Durham may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield British Legion after-wards.
DICKINSON - March 28, suddenly at home, of Bruce Road, Newton Aycliffe. Eleanor, beloved wife of the late Alfred, a loving mam to David, Ann, Alan, Margaret and Susan also a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, April 5. Would friends please meet 1.45 pm for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation.
