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AINSLEY Douglas Aged 86 years. On Thursday December 6, late of The Grange, Bilsdale. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Maurice, a much loved uncle of Ian, Ann and Barbara. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Bilsdale on Thursday December 13, at 12.30 p.m. followed cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for Cancer Research.

AINSLEY Douglas Aged 86 years. On Thursday December 6, late of The Grange, Bilsdale. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Maurice, a much loved uncle of Ian, Ann and Barbara. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Bilsdale on Thursday December 13, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for Cancer Research.

AIREY December 13, (after a short illness), of Mayfields, Spennymoor. Maureen, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Douglas, a loving mam of John and Paul, a dear mother-in-law of Lesley and Joan, a much loved grandma to Christopher, David, Jamie, Michael and Steven and a dearly loved sister of Christine, niece of Lydia and aunt to Karen and Lisa. Will friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon.

AKERS (nee Robinson) December 11, peacefully at home with Barbara and James at her side. Vera, aged 87 years, of Hurworth, a loving mother, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednesday, December 19. Would family and friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth, prior to interment at Croft Cemetery.

ALDERSON Morel December 11, at Grampion House, Peterlee, aged 101 years. Beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mother of Marion, devoted gran of Christine and Kathryn and great-gran of Matthew and Marc. Service to take place at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton on Friday at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in the church yard, all friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.

ARMER December 7, (peacefully, in hospital), of St. Pauls Place, Darlington. Trevorne (Trev), aged 54 years. Loving dad to Helen and Jane and husband to Elaine, much loved brother to Bob, Judy, Dorothy, Pauline, Dave, Lesley, Pete and Gillian, also a dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Tuesday December 18. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at Lowson Street Methodist Church, Darlington followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made at the crematorium towards Darlington Memorial Hospital.

BAINBRIDGE (Bowburn) Peacefully, in Hallgarth Nursing Home on December 8. Ellen, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late William Bainbridge and a dearly loved mum of Patricia, Alwyn and Connie, also mother-in-law of Mike and David, a much loved grandma of Andrew, Neil, Paul and Carolyn, a loving great-grandma of Mia, Jordan, Tyler, Jack, Lauren, Adam and Joshua. Funeral to take place on Friday, December 14. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.

BANKS On December 6, suddenly at Wayside, Harmby (formerly of East Scrafton). Richard (Dick), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Carolyn and the late Simon, father-in-law of Dorothy and Joe and grandad to William, Elizabeth and Edwina. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Macmillan Nurse Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

BARKER December 8, peacefully in hospital, of Dalkeith House, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Charles, much loved mother of Noreen, Pauline and Jane and a loving grandma. Funeral Wednesday, December 19. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 6DH.

BARKER George, aged 82 years, of Greenbury Farm, Great Langton, died peacefully at home on December 9, after an illness borne with great courage and determination. Dearly loved husband of June and a dear brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. A family funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium followed by a service of thanksgiving at St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton on Friday, December 14 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Herriot Hospice Homecare and St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton.

BARKER George, aged 82 years, of Greenbury Farm, Great Langton, died peacefully at home on December 9, after an illness borne with great courage and determination. Dearly loved husband of June and a dear brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. A family funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium followed by a service of thanksgiving at St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton today Friday, December 14 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Herriot Hospice Homecare and St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton.

BELL December 7, peacefully in hospital, of Burnopfield, formerly of Lanchester. William (Billy), aged 66 years. Billy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday, December 18 at 12.30 p.m.

BLACK (nee Wildsmith) December 6, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 90 years, of Darlington, much loved wife of the late Warren, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, also a loving sister of Joan. Funeral Thursday, December 13. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Cremator-ium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.

BLACKBIRD On December 9, peacefully in hospital. Ray, of Leeming, dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, loving father of Michelle and a dear father-in-law of Andrew. Funeral service to take place in St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming on Friday, December 14 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment.

BOLAM December 8 (in hospital), of Startforth. Sylvia, aged 79 years, dear mother and grandma. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Tuesday, December 18 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds and for Children's Diabetes Funds.

BOWES December 12, Barbara, aged 61 years, of Bleak Terrace, Cockfield after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Norman, dearest mam of David, Kathleen and Mark, loving grandma to Matthew and Madeleine and mother-in-law to Gerry and Gail. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for Bishop Auckland Butterwick Hospice and Macmillan Nurses.

BRADSHAW On December 6, in hospital, of The Lilacs, Bellerby. Jessie, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Willie Bradshaw, dearly loved mother of Julia, mother-in-law of Harry, dear grandma of Richard and Liane and Steven and great-grandma of Amelia. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, Bellerby on Saturday, December 15 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

BROOKS Joseph (Joe), formerly of Darlington, aged 87 years, passed away suddenly at home in Derby on December 5. Beloved husband of Ethel, much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Joe will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Midlands Co-operative Funeral Service, 798 Osmaston Road, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9AA. Funeral service details to be announced. Enquiries to (01332) 349925.

BURLTON Peacefully in Scarborough Hospital on December 10, 2007. Margaret (Chris), aged 85 years, loving wife of John, dear mum of Michael, Sandra and in-laws Pauline and John, greatly loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service at the East Riding Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18. Enquiries to A. Haxby and Sons. Tel. (01723) 512216.

BURT On December 7, of Jasmine Crescent, Trimdon Village. Marie (nee Bostock), aged 76 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late George and a much loved mam of Susan, Gillian, Janice, Colin, Kevin, Nancy and Trevor, a dearest mother-in-law of Bill, John, Paul, Tracey, Margaret, Rob and April and a loving and devoted nana and great-nana of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, December 13 for service 10.30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director, Trimdon Colliery. Tel. (01429) 883883.

CAIN December 12, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Easington Colliery. Rose Hannah (nee Cammock), aged 82 years beloved wife of the late Matthew Shillaw, a much loved mother of Maureen and Tom, a loving nana of Jane, Lisa and Michael, also a great-nana. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday, December 18. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service and cremation at 11.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Tel (0191) 5864322.

CALVERT William Alfred (Alf) December 12, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Alf, aged 81 years, formerly of Trimdon Village, a dearly beloved dad, devoted grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, December 19 at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool at 11.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited. Re-united with his loved ones.

CHADWICK December 9, of St. Helens, Auckland. John (Chad), aged 56 years, dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Jonathan and partner Angela, also a dear grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, December 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

CHRISTON December 8, (suddenly, at home), of South Kilvington, Thirsk. Maurice, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Frances, loving father of Trevor and Bridget and a much loved grandad to Callie, Joe and Ben. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday December 19, at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to, The Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

COOK December 8 (peacefully), of Binchester (formerly of Newfield). Peggy, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George William, loving mam of Colin, Margaret and the late Joan, dear mother-in-law of Alan, Myra and Chas, also a devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green on Monday, December 17 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in St. Peter's Churchyard.

COOKE November 29, (passed away peacefully at Barnett General Hospital), formerly of Strathaven, Springwell Avenue, Durham. Clarence Frederick, aged 90 years. Father to Peter and Judith and sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Friday December 14, at 11.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Cremator ium. Any enquiries to, Stuart Wright Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 3863850.

COOPER Robert Frederick (Fred) aged 81 years, on December 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Leyburn and formerly of Ulshaw Farm, Middleham. Beloved husband of Barbara, very dear father of John and Freda and much loved by all the family. Funeral service at Spennithorne Church, 12.00 noon on Saturday, December 15. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please. Plate in church for donations.

COWLING (nee Legg) December 11, after a long illness, in Middleton Hall Nursing Home. Margaret, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of Tom. Funeral Wednesday, December 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. No letters or flowers please.

CURL December 8, (peacefully, in Redworth House Nursing Home, Shildon), formerly of West Lane, Bishop Auckland. Muriel, (nee Wilson), aged 79 years. Loving wife of the late Frank, devoted mam of Alan, Yvonne and Angela, dear mother-in-law of June, Robert and Derek, much loved nana of Nicola, Terri-Leigh, Shaun, Jade, Paige and Rebecca, great-grandma of Lauren, Sophie and Henry-Joe. Cortege leaving daughter's residence on Friday December 14, at 1.45 p.m. for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.

D'ARCY December 11, at home, of The Green, Hurworth. Dermot Joseph, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Eveline, dearly loved father of the late Patricia, also a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday, December 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crem-atorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please.

DAVISON (formerly Wright, nee Bussey). On December 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe formerly of Shildon. Mary, aged 70 years, beloved wife of George, devoted mum of Karen, Alison and the late Kevin, also a much loved mother-in-law and nana. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, December 20 at 1.30 p.m., prior to a private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.

DENT December 6, peacefully at Newtown House Nursing Home, Stanhope, late of Hill Terrace, Middleton-in-Teesdale. John George (Jack), aged 91 years, dearly loved husband of the late Ida and a very special uncle. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Saturday, December 15 at 11.00 a.m., to be followed by interment at St. Mary's Churchyard.

DIXON On December 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Mount Drive, Leyburn and formerly of Halfpenny House. Freda, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, very dear mother of Mary, Ella and Jean, much loved mother-in-law of Geoff, Tom and John, treasured grandma of Stuart, Alison, Jean, Thomas, Karen, Rachael and Laura, loving great-grandma of Maisie and Charlotte and beloved sister of Stanley and William. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Downholme on Wednesday, December 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Freda, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Church and Yorkshire Cancer Research. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.

DIXON On December 8, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home. James, of Northallerton, loving husband of Dorothy and dearest dad of Brian, Sheila, Brenda, Les, Susan, Eileen, Nigel and the late Trevor and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 17 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

ELLIOTT November 18, (in hospital), of Chilton. Barbara, (nee White), aged 63 years. Devoted wife of Aubrey, dear sister of Peter and sister-in-law of Margaret, much loved aunt and great-aunt of Helen and Gavin and their families. Family and friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton Friday December 14, at 11.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to St. Aidan's church funds.

FIRTH December 13, peacefully in hospital. Charles, aged 70 years, of Thirsk, beloved husband of Wendy, a dearly loved father and grandad. Private service and cremation to take place on Friday, December 21 at Darlington Crema-torium.

FOULDS Peacefully in hospital on December 9, aged 71 years. John Witham Foulds, of North Bitchburn and long time doctor at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Beloved husband of Greta, devoted dad of Ralph and Paul and with family in Ireland and Finland. Friends are invited to meet for a service of thanksgiving in Durham Crematorium to start at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, December 15. Family flowers only please. Donations may, if desired, be left with the family or at the crematorium for the Respiratory Unit, at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

FOX December 12, suddenly in hospital, of Heath Road, Middlestone Moor. Margaret (nee Pickering), aged 44 years, much loved wife of Ray, dearly loved daughter of Tom and Marjorie and a loving stepmam and grandma. A very special lady who will be greatly missed by her devoted family and many dear friends. Will friends please meet for service at Rosa Street Methodist Chapel, Spennymoor on Thursday, December 20 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Diabetic Society in memory of Margaret.

FREEMAN December 7, peacefully, of Westminster Road, Darlington. Alfred George (Alf), aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late June, much loved father of Anne, Pat, Marie, John, Lesley, David, Tony, Michael and Andrea and a loving grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and brother. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Friday, December 14. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.15 a.m, followed by interment.

FROST (nee Bainbridge) December 10, peacefully, in hospital, (of Darlington). Winifred, (Winnie), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Denis. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday December 19, at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o, John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.

GALE December 13, in hospital. Betty, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, loving mother of Frank and mother-in-law of Angie, also a loving gran, great-gran, aunt and sister-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, December 19 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital, Stanhope.

GIBSON December 7, (peacefully, at home), of Willington. John, aged 71 years, (Ex Northumbrian Water). Beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Kay and Linda, dear father-in-law of Steven and Guy, devoted granda of Richie, Sarah and Michael, also a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in The Methodist Church, Lydia Street, Willington on Friday December 14, at 9.15 a.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only.

HILLERY December 12, of Billy Row, formerly of Sunniside. Bessie, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Francis, devoted mam of Joan and Norma, dear mother-in-law to Peter and the late Keith, much loved gran and Billy Row gran, also a dear sister of Margaret. Will friends please meet for service in Woolley Terrace Methodist Church at 1.45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.

HOGARTH December 12, of Simpson Terrace, Rookhope. Sydney, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of the late Edith Joan, loving father of Stuart and Gary, father-in-law and grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Rookhope on Thursday, December 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation which may be left at Rookhope W.M.C. where all are welcome for refreshments afterwards.

HOGG December 9, peacefully in Ventress Hall, Darlington (formerly of Clifton Road, Darlington). Nora, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mam to Harold, Kathleen, Margaret, Sean, Bernadette and Martin, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Friday, December 14. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. R.I.P.

HUGHES December 9, peacefully in hospital. Vera, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dear mam of Alison and Janet and a loving gran. Funeral service to take place on Monday December 17 at 11.15 a.m. Will family and friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Parkinson's Disease Society and St. Giles' Church. Plate provided at Church.

HUMBLE December 10, of Wolsingham. Annie, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Freddie, a loving mother of the late Sheila and a much loved gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Methodist Chapel on Monday, December 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital, plate in chapel.

HUMBLE December 8, of Shildon. John Henry, aged 76 years, dearly beloved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Craig and Adrian, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, December 14, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.

HUTCHINSON (nee Dawson) Winifred Mabel, on December 6, peacefully in the Mains Nursing Home, Redmarshall, aged 94 years, formerly of Fishburn. Dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Ann, Billy and Kathleen, mother-in-law of Richard, John and Mary, also a dear and devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, December 13 at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 2.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.

JEFFELS December 1, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Denis, aged 79 years, of Darlington, beloved husband of the late Maureen. Funeral Thursday, December 13. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral-care, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington, DL1 1DS.

JOY December 11, (suddenly). Ernest Edward (Ernie), aged 90 years, of Romanby. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and nephew. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday December 19, at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The League of Friends at The Friarage Hospital. Friends are welcome to join the family at The Golden Lion, High Street, Northallerton from 12.00 noon onwards.

JOY December 11, (suddenly). Ernest Edward (Ernie), aged 90 years, of Romanby. Dearly loved husband Doreen, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and nephew. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday December 19, at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The League of Friends at The Friarage Hospital. Friends are welcome to join the family at The Golden Lion, High Street, Northallerton from 12.00 noon onwards.

KIDDIE December 6, (peacefully, at home), of Minster Court, Belmont and formerly of Gosforth. Peggie, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Captain Edward, much loved mum of Ruth and son-in-law Ray, a devoted gran and great-gran to Kevin, Gillian and families. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene, Belmont on Friday December 14, at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only.

KNAGGS December 10, (suddenly), of Oval Park, Tudhoe. Dorothy Margaret, (nee Ellinor), aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Alec, a dearly loved mam of Valerie and Angela, a loving mother-in-law of Michael and Melvyn and a much loved grandma of Tony and the late Lindsey. Would friends please meet in Tudhoe Methodist Church Friday for a service at 11.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for church funds.

KNOWLES Valerie Anne, aged 68 years, of Sussex Close, Bedale, died peacefully at Maple Lodge, Scotton on December 5. A wonderful and loving mum of Juliet, much loved mother-in-law to Mark and a very special and precious nan to Emilie, Olivia and her newborn baby grandson. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Tuesday, December 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations would be gratefully appreciated for Yorkshire Cancer Research, these may be given on the plate provided in the church or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

LOUGHLIN December 9, of Rockingham Road, Sunnybrow. Olive, (nee Hardy), aged 58 years. Beloved daughter of the late Tom and Edith, loving mother of Chris and also a dear friend. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday November 14, at 1.30 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please to, The I.T.U., Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle may be left at the crematorium. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Mount Oswald Manor, Durham.

LOWES Kathleen (Kath), aged 89 years, of Ravens-worth, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on December 12. Beloved wife of the late Doug, much loved mam of Geoff, Jenny and the late June and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Thursday, December 20 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds).

MACLEOD Sean Much loved nephew and cousin. Always remembered. Uncle Colin, Auntie Julie, Michael and Liam.

MACLEOD Sean Suddenly, on December 4, (at home), aged 21 years, of Sedgefield. Sean, loved son of Hugh and Denise, dear brother to Sarah, much loved uncle to Connor, also a much loved grandson, nephew, cousin and brother-in-law. Service and cremation to take place on Monday December 17 at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. You'll never walk alone

MACPHERSON Harry Alexander, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 8, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, much loved dad of Michael and Susan, a loving and devoted grandad of Justin, Robyn, Andrea and Stephen. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, December 13 at 2.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for the British Heart Foundation, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

McKNIGHT December 10, in hospital after a short illness, of Darlington. Beryl, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of David and Ailsa, mother-in-law of Linda and Paul, loving grandma of Liam and Alex and a dear sister. Funeral Tuesday, December 18. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

METCALFE Linda, aged 65 years, of Catterick Village on December 8. Dearly loved wife of Hugh, much loved mam of Martin, Wendy, Wayne, Scott, Gemma and Sally and a devoted nana. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, December 19 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Care and The Great North Air Ambulance may be given in Church or sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

METCALFE December 12, at Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Lydia, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Walter and a dear mam, mother-in-law, sister, gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving residence of her son, Hallgarth, Merrington at 1.20 p.m., on Tuesday, December 18 for service in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.

MILNE December 7, at Church View Care Home, John (Jack), aged 95 years, of Bishop Auckland. Dearly loved husband of the late Ivy, much loved dad of Allan, June and the late Colin, dear father-in-law to Jean, Kathy and Ron, also a dear grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, December 13. Family flowers only please.

MOORE December 12, (peace fully, in hospital), of Bishop Auckland. Marjorie, (nee Preston), aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, loving mam of Jean, Kevin and Graeme and dearly loved mother-in-law of Fred, Sandra and Sheena, devoted grandma and nana of Carole, Maria, Laura and Christopher and great-grandmother of Kealan and Jolene, also a dear sister of Harold (South Africa). Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Wednesday December 19, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be gratefully received by Richardson Community Hospital, Barnard Castle, c/o the family.

MORTON George Frederick (Freddie), aged 88 years, of Copley, in hospital on December 10. Beloved husband of the late Lena, much loved dad of Malcolm, Jacqueline and Karen, a dear father-in-law to Dave and a proud grandad to William, Thomas, Caroline, Edward and Emily. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack today Friday, December 14 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.

MORTON George Frederick (Freddie), aged 88 years, of Copley, in hospital on December 10. Beloved husband of the late Lena, much loved dad of Malcolm, Jacqueline and Karen, a dear father-in-law to Dave and a proud grandad to William, Thomas, Caroline, Edward and Emily. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack Today, Friday, December 14 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.

MOULD Alfred Jeffery, died December 5, aged 51 years, Guys Hospital, London, originally from West Cornforth. Youngest son of Rita and the late Alf, partner of Maci, youngest brother of Robert and Stephen, brother-in-law to Eileen and Dorothy, uncle and great-uncle. Will be sadly missed. Service at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, then to Square and Compass, West Cornforth.

ORR December 10, (suddenly), of Willington. Dolly, aged 86 years. Loving wife of Tom, dearly loved mother of Alan, Norman, Vera and Gordon, dear mother-in-law of Denise, Colin and Jan, also a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Monday December 17, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Willington Cemetery.

PEGLER December 11, of The Leas, Sedgefield. Kenneth Charles, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Stephen and Julian, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, December 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.

POPPLE December 12, of Stanton Hall, Darlington (formerly of Neasham). Gladys Lilian, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of David, Geoffrey and Melvyn, mother-in-law of Linda, Sally and Nadine and also a much loved nana, great-nana and sister. Funeral Thursday, December 20. Friends please meet for a Salvation Army Service in the United Reformed Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be left in Church for Salvation Army Funds.

PRICE On December 8, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home. Joyce, of Northallerton, a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 17 at 11.15 a.m.

ROBERTS (Sherburn Village, formerly Murton). December 7, (peacefully, at home). Irene (nee Milburn), aged 82 years. Devoted wife of the late George, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and sister. Funeral to take place on Thursday December 13. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 10.00 am. followed by interment at Sherburn Village Cemetery.

ROBSON December 7, (peacefully, in hospital), of Sherburn Hill. Gladys, (nee Usher), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mam of Catherine, Gladys and John, a dear mother-in-law of Jim and Ben, a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at The Salvation Army, Sherburn Hill on Thursday December 13, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Leukaemia Research.

ROBSON Gordon, aged 75 years, suddenly at home in Richmond on December 9. Dearly loved by Joyce and Kevin. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday December 18 at 11.45 a.m.

SCOTT December 10, in hospital, of Darlington. David Ross, aged 84 years, dearly loved and devoted husband of Barbara, wonderful and much loved dad of Alison, dear father-in-law of Kevin, loving and treasured grandad of Jacob and Gabriel and a beloved brother of the late Tom and brother-in-law of Fred. Funeral Tuesday, December 18. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

SEDGWICK December 11, peacefully at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Agnes (formerly Taylor, nee Pearson), aged 92 years, loving mother of Kathleen and the late John Taylor, sadly missed by grandsons Craig and Mark, son-in-law Ray, daughters-in-law Julie and Louisa and great-grandchildren. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Friday, December 21 at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

SHAW December 7, suddenly, of Primrose Street, Darlington. Betty, aged 68 years, a much loved mum and nanna. Funeral Monday, December 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. All welcome afterwards at the Wheatsheaf.

SMITH (Wheatley Hill) Suddenly, on December 6. Alan, aged 42 years. Darling husband of Julie, a devoted dad of Daniel and Bethany. Much loved son of Marian and Ray, also a loving brother of Graham and Helen and a dear son-in-law to Michael and Sandra. Funeral to take place on Thursday December 13. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the church fund.

SMITH December 13, suddenly. Alan, aged 67 years, of Tudhoe Village, beloved husband of Audrey, devoted father of Jill and Simon, dear father-in-law to Nigel and Jayne, also a much loved and loving grandfather to William and Lucy. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium or with the family for the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.

STACEY December 8, peacefully of Kingsway, Darlington. Terry (Stag), aged 61 years, beloved husband of the late Chris, dearly loved father of Sean and Kirstin, father-in-law of Barry and will be sadly missed by Wendy and his many friends. Funeral Tuesday, December 18. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

STACEY December 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Havelock Street, Darlington. Teresa, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mam to Angela, Peter and Mark, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Monday, December 17. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

STONES (nee Clement-Boyd). December 6, 2007. Suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital. Chris, aged 47 years, of Darlington. Much loved mam of Liam, treasured partner to Billy, loving daughter to Marion, a dearly loved sister, will also be sadly missed by all nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday December 14. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Kidney Research.

SUMMERS December 5, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Joanne, aged 28 years, dearly beloved daughter of Peter and Christine, loving big sister of Andrew, also a dear granddaughter, niece and cousin. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, December 14. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, a plate is provided at the crematorium.

TARRANT (Wilson) December 11, peacefully of Park Place, Darlington (formerly of Hundens Lane and Macduff, Scotland). Margaret, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mam of Neil, dear mother-in-law of Susan, devoted nanna to Sarah, Neil, Ray and Kerry, very much loved great-nanna to Paisley and Wilson, much loved aunty and devoted friend of Daphne. Funeral Wednesday, December 19. Would friends please meet for service in St Columba's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

THOMPSON December 13, (after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family), of Pine Park, Ushaw Moor. James William, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Lucy Ellen, loving father of James, father-in-law of Angela and a dear granda, great-granda, brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Tuesday December 18, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for The MacMillan Nurses and church funds.

THOMPSON Brian Errington, Col. Retd. Leeds Rifles, aged 90 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 8. Beloved husband of the late Carol, much loved father of Peter, Margaret and Julia and a loving grandfather. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, December 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please, if desired, donations for The Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

THOMPSON Brian Errington, Col. Retd. Leeds Rifles, aged 90 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 8. Beloved husband of the late Carol, much loved father of Peter, Margaret and Julia and a loving grandfather. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond today Friday, December 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please, if desired, donations for The Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

THOMPSON December 12 (suddenly), of Barningham. Kenneth (Ken), beloved husband of Freda Mary, dearly loved father of Andrew and Mark, much loved father-in-law of Janet and dear grandad of Adele, Sophie and Chloe. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Barningham on Friday, December 21 at 11.00 a.m, followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds.

THOMPSON December 7, of Seapa Farm, Aysgarth. William, aged 87 years, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick, beloved son of the late Bob and May Thompson. Funeral service and cremation at the West Cemetery, Darlington on Thursday, December 13 at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium.

TIPLADY Dorothy Mary, aged 69 years, suddenly at home in Catterick Garrison on December 5. Dearly loved wife of Irwin, much loved mum of Stephen and Mark and a loving nan of Donna and Michael. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Thursday, December 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.

TODD December 7, (in hospital), of Crook, County Durham. Patricia, (nee Douglas), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Graham, a loving mother of Graham and Paul, a devoted grandmother of Carl, Ian and Paul and mother-in-law to June and Elaine. Private cremation at Durham following a service in the crematorium chapel. No flowers please by request.

TUCKER On December 8, peacefully at home. Connie (nee Hetherington), aged 82 years (formerly of Coxhoe), a loving mother of Matthew, also a dear nana and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 17 at 3.00 p.m. Sadly missed

TUNSTALL December 7. Died in hospital of Cassop. Francis Banks, aged 82 years. Beloved son of the late George Albert and Hannah Tunstall, (Thornley). Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill, Monday December 17, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church.

TWIZELL George Bruce, of Langton Grange, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 7, aged 83 years, a loving husband of Elizabeth, a dear dad of Gillian and loving grandad of Jen and David. Funeral service will be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to St. Wilfrid's Parish Church, Great Langton, care of Wilson Willoughby and Wetherill, 223 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LU.

WAITES December 11, of Howden-le-Wear. Vera, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved aunt to Geoffrey, Derek, Kevin and their families. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Air Ambulance. Vera, a dearly loved sister of Doris and the late Edith. Forever in our thoughts.

WELSH Alan Suddenly on December 9, aged 58 years, of Eldon Terrace, Fishburn. Beloved husband of Valerie, much loved dad of Darren and the late Lee, much loved grandad of Craig and Danny and brother of Steve, also a very very dear son-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, December 14. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the R.N.I.B., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

WHELDON Nora Annie On December 5, peacefully in hospital, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Clarence, dearly loved mother of Margaret, Christine and Hilary, much loved mother-in-law of Michael and Brian, also dearly loved by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private cremation in Darlington, followed by a service of remembrance at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Thursday, December 13 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Church and Yorkshire Cancer.

WHITE December 9, in hospital, of Campion Road, Darlington. Dorothy, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother of Judith and Kathryn and loving granny of Ellie and Hugo. Funeral Friday, December 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. No flowers. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

WILKINSON December 9, at Howlish Hall Nursing Home, formerly of Bishop Auckland and St. Helens, Auckland. Millicent (Millie, nee Dobson), aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late James Reginald (Reg), loving mam of Harold and Vera, dear mother-in-law to Keith, dearly loved nana, great-nana, auntie, great-aunt and great-great-aunt, also 'Auntie Millie' to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church, St. Helens, Auckland at 12.00 noon on Monday, December 17, followed by interment. By her own request, no black ties please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Park House Road, Merryoaks, Durham, DH1 3QF.

YOUNG On December 7, died peacefully surrounded by her family. Hazel, aged 63 years of Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Newcastle), a loving mother, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and partner. Funeral service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, Monday, December 17 at 10.45 a.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes will be kindly received at John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. DL5 7DF (wearing black optional).

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