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COCHRANE - George Ernest January 24, peacefully at home, of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton. George, aged 86 years, a dearly beloved husband of Norene, a much loved father of Neville, dear father-in-law of Mona, also a devoted grandfather of Stephen, Neil and Graeme. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 30. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 1.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
COCHRANE - January 24. George Ernest, remembered by son Ivan, daughter-in-law Marlene, grandchildren Allison, Ian and Helen, also great-granddaughter Ellie. Memories are the loveliest things, they last from day to day. They can't get lost, they don't wear out and can't be given away.
DAWSON - Delves Lane Ada, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of George and family. Service at Delves Lane Methodist Church on Thursday, January 25 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.
DAWSON - January 19 (after a short illness), of Eldon Moor House Farm. Michael Morland (Mick), aged 59 years, brother of Judy and uncle to Sarah. A private funeral service is to take place at Durham Crematorium.
DAWSON - Newton Aycliffe January 23, peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely borne. Lucy Hannah (nee Banks), aged 64 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred, devoted mam of Andrew, David and Steven, dearest mother-in-law and a cherished nana. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, February 1. Service to be held in St. Clare's Church at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes if so desired may be sent to Bryan A. Shepherd at Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
DEAN - January 20, peacefully in hospital (late of West Auckland Road, Darlington). Dora, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late John Kenneth, much loved mother of Pat and Colin, mother-in-law of George and Cecilia, also devoted grandmother of Michael, Geoffrey and Janet and great-grandmother of Michael and Margaret's children Anna and John. Funeral Monday, January 29. Would friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
DEDMAN - January 18, peacefully in hospital. Roy, aged 86 years, of Ingleton, husband of the late Mary, father of Chris and Brian, also a dear father-in-law and gran-dad. Funeral Thursday, January 25. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
DENT - (Delves Lane) Peacefully, in hospital on January 16, aged 79 years. Betty, (nee Wilson), much loved wife of Jack (John), loving mother of John, mother-in-law of Patricia, proud grandma of Claire, Nicola and Christopher, loving sister to her brothers and sisters. Will be missed by all who knew her. Will friends please meet at Christ Church, Consett on Wednesday January 24, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Mounsett Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to, Pancreas North c/o, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Private afterwards.
DENT - Valerie, aged 94 years, peacefully in hospital, on January 18, of The Gardens Care Home, formerly of Blackwell Lane, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm, much loved mother of Jacqueline, Susan and Roger and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, January 26. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 482999.
DICKINSON - Peacefully in hospital on January 22, of Brompton-on-Swale, formerly of Sheffield. Charles, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Lily, a much loved dad of Yvonne, Maureen and the late Raymond, a respected father-in-law of John, a loving and devoted grandad of Ailsa, Laura, Julie, Helen and Elizabeth, also a dear great-grandad of Nathan and Natasha. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday January 29, at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
DINGWALL - January 18, in hospital, of Bates Avenue, Darlington. Ewen John Alexander, beloved husband of Iris and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday, January 24. Friends please meet for service in The United Reformed Church, Northgate at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
DIXON - January 25, suddenly at home. Hannah Sarah (nee Tatters), aged 75 years, of Trimdon Colliery. Beloved wife of Robert (Dicka), loving mother of Carole, dear mother-in-law of Frank and much loved grandmother of Jeff and Caroline, dear sister of John and Margaret, also a much loved aunt. Funeral to take place on Thursday, February 1 at St. Paul's Church at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research and Spinal Unit, North Tees Hospital.
DUTTON - Middleton St George January 18, peacefully. Thomas Gerard, aged 70 years, dearly beloved husband of Margaret and proud father of Geraldine, Bryan, Dawn and Julian, a much loved grandfather of Lucy, Gemma, Daniel, Carly, Oliver, Tom, Frankie and Alex and great-grandfather of Luke, Ethan and Jack, dearest brother of Stella, Frank, Marie, Margaret, Anne and the late Reverend Arthur Dutton and Kathleen, a loved and respected brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral Thursday, January 25. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Teresa's Church, Harris Street 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Would friends kindly meet at the Church. Donations in lieu of flowers would be much appreciated in aid of the British Lung Foundation and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
FINNIGAN - January 20, peacefully, at Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate. Sandra, aged 53 years, dearly loved wife of Brian, a loving daughter of Marie and the late George Bunting, devoted sister to Andrea, much devoted aunt to Alex and Beth, dearest friend to Ellen. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Godric's R.C. Church, Durham on Thursday, January 25 at 2.30 p.m. Cremation to follow. All welcome to the D.L.I., Gilesgate for refreshments.
GILL - January 24, suddenly of Bishop Auckland. Brian, aged 55 years, beloved husband of Shirley, loving dad of Emma and Sarah, devoted son of Vivian, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m on Wednesday January 31, followed by cremation at Durham.
GORST - Caroline Julia Suddenly, on January 22. Caroline, aged 44 years, of Darlington. Much loved daughter of David and the late Diana and sister of Rosalind. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Tuesday January 30, in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Floral tributes if desired to, Relph Funeral Home, 43 Kings Road, North Ormesby. Tel: (01642) 246295.
GRAHAM - (nee Taylor) January 21 (peacefully), of Sherburn Village. Sarah Ann (known as Annie), beloved wife of the late Jack, a devoted mam, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 26 at 2.00 p.m.
GRAHAM - January 13, peacefully, of Somerset, formerly of Darlington. Doris (nee Wright), aged 83 years. The funeral took place in Somerset. She will be sadly missed by husband Bill, her three children and five grandsons.
GRAY - Jean, formerly Ayton (nee Simonson), died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home on January 19, 2007. Much loved mother and nana. Family burial on January 30 in Hertfordshire. Memorial service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.30 a.m. Saturday, February 3. All friends and family are welcome to attend.
GREEN - Allan, aged 74 years, of Chestnut Close, Richmond, died peacefully at home on January 19. Dearly loved husband of Lenora, much loved dad of Roger, Nigel, Simon and Stephanie, dear father-in-law to Louise and Alan and loving grandad of Adam, Daniel, Isobel, Max and Conor. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 26 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for Cancer Research UK and Herriot Hospice Homecare.
HANDLEY - January 20, (suddenly, in hospital), of High Northgate, Darlington. Edward, aged 69 years. Any enquiries to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington. Tel: (01325) 463203.
HARDISTY - January 23 (suddenly), of Kennel Cottage, Skipbridge. David Charles (Chuck), aged 67 years, dearly loved and devoted husband of Valerie, very special dad of David and Rachel, dear father-in-law, much loved grandad of David, Kay, Taylor and Ellis. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 pm., followed by interment at West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
HARLEY - George, (retired Cleveland Police). On January 19, suddenly. George, aged 66 years, of Stockton, (formerly of Quarrington Hill). A much loved partner of Laraine and a loving father of Karen and Judith, also a loving grandad of Nathan, Tara, Katie and Emily. Funeral service and cremation to take place in The Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday January 25, at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please by request. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
