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AINSLIE December 21, suddenly at home. Rob, aged 43 years, of Albert Hill, Darlington. Dearly beloved son of Jenny and the late Eric, a much loved dad of Megan, dear brother of Jeffrey, also husband of Nicola. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. James the Great Church, prior to cremation at Darlington.

ANDREW December 24, of Inglenook, Worton. Thomas, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Cicely, a dearly loved father of Beryl and Jean, father-in-law of Lawrence and Keith and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Family cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 3 at 10.45 a.m., followed by a service of Thanksgiving at Aysgarth Chapel at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Aysgarth Chapel and Aysgarth Surgery.

ASHFORD On December 23, suddenly in hospital, of The Grange, West Burton (formerly of Masham). Paul, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Liz, devoted father of Carla, James, Charlotte and Ellie and a very dear brother and good friend to many. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Saturday, December 29 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and I.C.U. at the Friarage Hospital (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

ASKEW December 26, of Etherley. Kathleen, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late John (Jack), devoted mother of Angela and Jeremy, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given c/o the family for the North Air Ambulance.

BANKS December 21, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. Henry Joseph (Harry), aged 67 years, devoted son of Janet and the late James, much loved brother of Eileen, Christine, Philip and Kathleen, also a loving uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 am on Friday, December 28.

BARNINGHAM On December 23 (peace-fully at Leeming Garth Nursing Home), formerly of Asenby. Evelyn, aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ralph, very dear mother of the late Norman, much loved mother-in-law of Myra, loving grandma of David and Andrew and a dear great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Monday, December 31 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation.

BARTLETT December 23, peacefully, in Southwoods Nursing Home, Northallerton, after a short illness. Mary Elin (nee Clarke), aged 84 years, widow of Neville, loving mother of Jeremy and a dearest mother-in-law of Vanna. Funeral service and committal will take place at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday January 3 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, may be given for the World Cancer Research Fund. Thank you for your love, we shall miss you.

BONSON December 24, of St. Helens Nursing Home (formerly of Beaumont Street, Bishop Auckland). David, aged 82 years, devoted husband of the late Sheila and the late Connie, a loving uncle of Leandree, Brenda, Peter, John, Chris and Melvyn. Cremation Tuesday, January 8 at Durham following a service in the Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church. Grateful thanks to the staff of St. Helens Nursing Home for the privilege of your absolute kind care and devotion and the respect given to David during his stay with you, also to Bishop Auckland General Hospital Ward 2, thank you for your concern, understanding and support.

BOOTH Elsie On December 24, peacefully at The Raikes Residential Home, Silsden. Elsie, aged 86 years, formerly of Moorgate Avenue, Bradford, the dearly loved mum of Malcolm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m. at Nabwood Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Any enquiries may be made to Thomas Clarkson Funeral Directors. Tel. (01535) 653992.

BROUGHTON Jean, aged 80 years, formerly of Kirkby Fleetham, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton on December 24. Beloved wife of the late Frank and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and nana. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

BUTTERWOOD Dorothy On December 17, peacefully in hospital, aged 76 years, of Burley in Wharfedale and formerly of Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Neil, loving and devoted mother of Stephen and Judith, mother-in-law of Julie and Paul and grandma to Michael, Jonathan, Jenna, Ethan and Calum. Service and cremation will take place at Skipton Crematorium today Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o H. Eaton and Sons, Ashlands Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8JT.

CALVERT Molly Delice Beloved wife of the late James, a much loved mother of Jimmy, Frankie, Mary, Billy Boy, Emily and Richard, a much loved mother-in-law and nana, beloved daughter of Ethel and the late Potty Elic, beloved sister of Derek and Edith and the late Louis and Thelma, daughter-in-law of the late Billy Boy and Emily, also a dear sister-in-law and sister-in-law of Eilish, also a much loved aunt and aunt of the late Jacky Boy and Ricky. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Resting at 92 Cobden Street, Darlington.

CALVERT Molly Delice Suddenly on December 21, Molly, aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of the late James, also a much loved mam, mother-in-law and granny. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, December 29 at 1.30 p.m. in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Stokesley, prior to interment within Stokesley Cemetery. Friends and relatives kindly invited.

CAMPBELL December 22 (peacefully), formerly of Frazer Court, Coundon late of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Ann (nee Stonehouse), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mam of Lily and the late Bobby, dear mother-in-law of Gordon and Jean, devoted nana of Maurice, Elaine, Kevin and Linda, also a much loved great-grandmother and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon, Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.

CARR December 26, peacefully in hospital, of Kinley Road, Carrville. John (Jack), beloved husband of Joyce, a much missed dad of Gary and father-in-law to Dawn. Friends please meet for service in Elvet Methodist Church on Monday, January 7 at 10.30 a.m., cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium.

CHEETHAM December 24, peacefully, of Millfields, Aycliffe Village. William Henry (Harry), aged 84 years, loving husband of Marjorie and brother of Doreen, much loved dad of Kathleen, Barbara, Brian and Malcolm, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

COOK December 21 (peacefully in hospital), of David Terrace, Coronation. Christina, aged 97 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mum of Gwen, Ken and Helen, also dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Private cremation at Durham following a service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Friday, January 4 at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the N.S.P.C.C.

COOK December 26, peacefully, of Walker Lane, Newton Aycliffe. John (Jack), aged 87 years, a proud veteran of WWII and the Korean War, most devoted and loving husband to Margaret, dearly loved and very caring father and father-in-law to Donald and Jean, Maurice and Susan, Raymond and Alison, Lynn and Phil, also a loving grandad and great-grandad to Steven, Kathryn, Richard, Emma, Christopher, Lee, Scott, Dean and Daniel. You will stay in our hearts forever. Funeral private.

CORNFORTH December 19, peacefully at The Grange Care Home, of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Evelyn Mary, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, dearly loved mother of Derek, Ronald and the late Michael, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, January 4. Friends please meet for Requiem Service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.

CRAGGS December 20, peacefully in hospital. Doris, aged 82 years, of The Hallgarth, Durham City, a dear sister of Jack and a loving sister-in-law of June. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 28 at 12.00 noon.

CROOKS December 23, peacefully, of Faulkner Road, Newton Aycliffe. Gladys (nee Wray), aged 87 years, a loving wife to Sam, a much loved mum to Sue and Tony, mother-in-law to Brian also a devoted gran of David, Gemma, Steven and Darren. Funeral Wednesday January 2. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimers Society.

CUNNINGHAM December 22, of Willington. Bertha, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, devoted mam of Margaret and Susan, dear mother-in-law to Michael and Bennett, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington at 10.15 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, followed by interment in the churchyard.

CURREY Margery (nee Allan), formerly of Pickering, peacefully on December 17 at Denison House, Selby, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late William Robert Currey, dearly loved mother of Peter and Nigel, mother-in-law of Jean and Marion, grandmother of Helen, Alastair, Robert, Mark and Rachel and great-grandmother of Gemma, Samuel, Liam, Olivia, Grace, James and Evie. Funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 2 at Octon Crematorium, Driffield at 11.00 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Middleton Methodist Church 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A plate will be available at the Church or donations can be sent to A Grundy Funeral Director, The Old Vicarage, 145 Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4HD. Tel: (01757) 213500.

DICKESON December 26, 2007 (peacefully in hospital), of The Craggs, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Mary Jane, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Edwin, much loved mother of the late Maurice, sister of the late Maurice, Simon, Annie and Billy, dear mother-in-law of Marie, much loved grandmother of Steven and John and a dear aunt of June and David. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Wednes-day, January 2 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only; donations in lieu may be made in church for Cancer Research.

EMERSON December 22, late of Wolsingham. Mary, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ronald and a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, January 2 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimer's Society, plate at crematorium.

FAIRLESS On December 21, in Hallgarth Nursing Home (formerly of Esh Winning). Joyce, aged 81 years, beloved daughter of the late Nance and a dear cousin of all the family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' Church, Esh Winning on Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for the Children's Kidney Unit, R.V.I. Newcastle. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.

FOWLER (nee Rutherford) December 22 (peacefully in hospital), of St. Davids Close, Spennymoor. Lily, aged 87 years, a very dear sister of Stan and the late Ronnie, a dearly loved mam of Wendy and Ted and a much loved nana of Claire. Would friends please meet in Tudhoe Methodist Church Monday, December 31 for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.

FRIEND Marilyn Anne (Lynn), aged 73 years, of Richmond on December 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Paddy Friend, much loved mam of John and Sarah, Sean and Wayne and a loving nana to Kayleigh. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 28 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.

HADLEY Kenneth (ex. Railways) Peacefully in hospital on December 25. Ken, aged 74 years, much loved husband of Doris (nee Bartlett), treasured dad of Marie, Kevin and girlfriend Beata. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Friday, January 4 in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Butterwick Hospice.

HANLON (nee Kirton) On December 23 (after a long illness), of Newton Aycliffe. Maureen, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Hugh (Sandy), loving mam of Beverley, Paul and Marie, also a much loved grandma and sister. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday, January 3, 11.15 a.m., at St. Clare's Church prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way.

HARRISON December 20, (peacefully in hospital with her family by her side), of Tudhoe Moor, Spennymor. Ellen, (nee Bradley), aged 89 years. Wife of the late Tot, dearly loved mam of Ellen, much loved mother-in-law of Ron, devoted gran of Darren and Lynsey, beloved great-gran of Bradley, also a dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrews Church, Spenny-moor on Monday December 31, at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.

HARRISON Ellen Gentle Jesus up above give my granny a big hug. Good night, God Bless Granny Ellen. Lots of love and kisses from Bradley. xxx.

HARRISON Ellen Treasured memories of a dear gran. Locked in our hearts forever. We will never forget the love you gave us. Always in our thoughts. Lots of love from Darren and Lynsey. xx.

HINDMARCH December 25, peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Care Home, Bishop Auckland. Maurice, aged 82 years, of St. Helens Auckland, beloved husband of the late Dot, devoted father of Margaret, Barbara and Janet, dear father-in-law to Brian and Norman, loving grandad to Fiona and Lee, Rachael, Lee and Kim, a much loved uncle, also former employee and friend of Sir William Whitfield and Andrew. Cortege to leave his former residence St. Helens Hall at 2.25 p.m. on Friday, January 4 for service in St. Helen's Church, 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church. Gentle Jesus up above, please give Grandad Mo all our love. From all the great-grandchildren.

HODGSON December 26, suddenly, of West Auckland. Sidney (Sid), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Mark, Ian, Sid and Kevin, father-in-law of Sandra, Susan, Janice and Joyce, also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 9.15 a.m. on Friday, January 4, followed by cremation at Darlington.

HORN Kathleen Elizabeth (Kath), aged 57 years, of Gilling West, died peacefully in hospital on December 20. Dearly loved wife of Barry, much loved mam of John and Tara, Julie and Juan, devoted nana of Joe and Keira and a good friend to all who knew her. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Friday, January 4 at 1.30 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Ward 26, Freeman Hospital and St. Agatha's Church Funds.

HUDSON December 14 (suddenly), of Borrowby, Thirsk. Doris, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Derrick and Malcolm, a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Children's Ward, the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

HUDSON December 23 (after a short illness), of The Saddlery, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Shildon). Patricia, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Ronnie, a devoted mam of Gail and Robin, a much loved nana of Georgina, also a dearest sister of Norma and a dear mother-in-law of Noel. Cremation Wednesday, January 2 at Darlington following a service in the crematorium chapel at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. 'Loved you more than I ever knew' - Ronnie. 'Will be deeply missed by all who knew her'.

IRVING John (Jack) Dinsdale, aged 87 years, formerly of Hawes, died peacefully at Rotherham Hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved father of John, a very dear father-in-law to Anne and special grandad to Robert and Christopher. Funeral service to be held at Wickersley Methodist Church on Thursday, January 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by a service at Rotherham Crematorium at 12.20 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Hawes Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, January 9 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Hawes Methodist Chapel and Hawes Health Centre.

IVISON Darlington December 23, peacefully in hospital, of Thornton Street. Mattie, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Fidelia, a much loved step-dad of Annette, Jean and the late Robert. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday, December 31. Would friends kindly meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Floral tributes if so desired will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

JEAVONS December 24, peacefully, of Eaglescliffe. John Gordon, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda Muriel, dearly loved father of Rosalind, Susan and David and a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

JONES (nee Coad) December 23, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Eleanor, aged 90 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Esh Winning, treasured mam of Eleanor and Norah, mother-in-law of Billy and Jackie, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Will be sadly missed by Jennifer and Pam. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.

JORDAN Gilesgate Peacefully at home on December 25, aged 82 years. Steve, beloved husband of Doris, a devoted dad to Pat, Carol, Stephen and David, a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Thursday, January 3 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be made to Cancer Research U.K.

JOWETT High Shincliffe December 23, peacefully at home. Muriel, aged 71 years, wife of the late Barrie, much loved mum of Fiona, loving gran to Xander and Euan, also sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Monday, December 31. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Willowburn Hospice. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.

LEIGHTON December 25 (peacefully at Barrington Lodge Care Home), of Coronation Terrace, Kirk Merrington. Margaret Mary (Peggy), aged 84 years, beloved wife of Cecil, a loving mam of Joyce, Jean and Doreen, a dear mother-in-law of Tony, Brian and Graham and a much loved grandma of Mark, Simon, Sarah, Helen and Katie. Would friends please meet in Kirk Merrington Methodist Chapel on Thursday, January 3 for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Kirk Merrington Churchyard. God Bless

LONGSTAFF December 22, in hospital. Danny (Jnr), aged 38 years, of Shildon, beloved son of Danny and June, dear father of Paul and Chelsea, husband of Amanda, also dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and nephew. Cortege to leave his parents' home at 2.20 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2 for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.

LONGSTAFF Stanley (Stan), aged 88 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on December 21. Beloved husband of the late Ida, much loved dad of Billy and dear father-in-law to Carol. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 28 at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JA.

LOWRIE Durham December 20, suddenly in hospital, of Prebends Field, Gilesgate Moor and late of Whickham. William Henry (Harry), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Olive and loving father of Carole. Friends please meet for service at Carrville Methodist Church on Thursday, January 3 at 1.00 p.m., private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

LUKE On December 22, suddenly at home. Gladys Eleanor (nee Watson, formerly Humble), aged 93 years of Thornley, dear sister of Bob and a much loved aunt of Elaine, Carolyn, Jim, Robert and families. Funeral service on Monday, December 31 at Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.

MAW (nee McNaughton) December 20, peacefully in Barrington Lodge. Connie, aged 93 years, of Newton Aycliffe, wife of the late Jack, also a loving mam, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Monday, December 31. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

MAYSON On December 20. Doris, suddenly after a short illness only 8 days before her 100th Birthday, a dearly loved mother of Mary and Anne, mother-in-law to Ken and the late Arnold, loving grandmother to Shirley and the late Jennifer, also a much loved great-gran of Isabel, Geno, Sol and Eva. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. on Friday, December 28.

McLEAN Malcolm, aged 60 years, died peacefully in hospital on December 18, after a long fought illness. Much loved husband of Beryl, loving dad to Jenny, Conrad, Jodie and Amy, also a loving grandad, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Service to take place at St. Matthew's Church, Brinkburn Road, 1.15 p.m. on Friday, December 28, followed by burial at East Cemetery. Flowers or donations to Diabetes UK, c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 482999.

MILLER December 23 (peacefully), of Hamsterley. Christina (nee Blackett), passed away the day before her 95th birthday, beloved wife of the late James, devoted mother of Margaret, Elizabeth and Christopher, dearly loved mother-in-law of Tom, Lynne and the late Ken and the best nana of Sue, Steve, Alison, Colin, Graham and Jenny and great-grandmother of Kathryn and Jonathon. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Wednesday, January 2 at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment in Hamsterley Cemetery.

MLATILIK (nee Conlon) December 21, peacefully in hospital. Sheila, aged 76 years, of St. Oswald's Walk, Newton Aycliffe, late of Spennymoor. A much loved wife of Josef, a dearly loved mam of Michael and Alison, also a devoted grandma of Michelle. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, prior to cremation at Darlington.

MOFFATT December 23, of St. Helens, formerly of Witton Park. Doris, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Matthew, devoted mam of Maureen, Marjorie, Matty, Carole and Denise, also a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-nan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Critical Care Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

MORAN December 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Brandon. Lawrence, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Theresa, much loved dad of Bernadette, Peter and the late Anne and Marie. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. By request, no flowers.

MUTRIE Albert (Mick) December 21, peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home. Mick, aged 87 years, of Darlington dearly beloved husband of Edna. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation.

NAYLOR December 23, 2007, peacefully in hospital. James (Jim), aged 78 years, of Newton Aycliffe, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Friday, January 4. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by burial at the West Cemetery.

NELSON Anne, aged 75 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully at Whorlton Grange Nursing Home on Friday, December 21. Dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mother of Jillian and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Caroline and much loved grandmother of Charles, Kate, Victoria and Rebecca. A private cremation will take place at Darlington Crematorium, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, January 4 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. If desired donations for the Alzheimers Society may be given on the plate provided in the Church or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.

OPENSHAW On December 25, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home (formerly of West View, Lymington). Henry, aged 86 years, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Cortege to leave 24 Ridding Road, Esh Winning on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.50 a.m. for service and burial at Parkwood Cemetery, at Henry's own request, at 11.00 a.m.

PATTERSON Craghead, Fawcett Hill on December 21, aged 65 years. Brian, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Derek, Margaret, John and Denise, loving grand-father and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service in St. Georges Church, South Moor on Friday December 28, at 9.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family and friends welcome back to Craghead Victory Club for refreshments.

RICHARDSON December 27, peacefully at home, of Dunster Close, Darlington. Joan, aged 70 years, dearly loved partner of Robert, much loved mum of Deborah and Sandra, loving nana of Kristian, beloved sister of the late David and Eric and a dear aunty. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.

RICHARDSON Marion (nee Bayles) On December 26, peacefully in The Mains Retirement and Nursing Home. Marion, aged 93 years of Rushyford, devoted wife of the late Stan, sister of Cyril, loving auntie of Alan, Geoff and Brian. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to a charity of own choice.

RIX On December 21, suddenly in hospital. George William, aged 82 years, of Hetton-le-Hole, formerly of Shotton Colliery, beloved brother of Jean, brother-in-law of David and stepfather of Olive and Frank. Funeral service Monday, December 31 at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Salvation Army.

ROE December 24, of Wear Valley Junction, after illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour. John Frederick (Joe), aged 58 years, beloved husband of Susan, devoted dad of Marc, dear father-in-law to Joanne, loving grandad of Callum and Ollie, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Butterwick Hospice and the Derwentside Carers, c/o the family or at The Green Tree, Howden-le-Wear where all are welcome to refreshment after the service.

ROE It has been an honour and a privilege to know you John, a star. We will never forget your smile. Jean and John.

ROE Joe Father Christmas needed an extra special helper on Christmas Eve, someone kind and loving, with a big heart and a huge smile. He chose our grandad. We will miss you grandad but will keep you locked in our hearts forever. Your devoted grandsons Callum x and Ollie x.

ROSS December 22 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Nellie (nee Wood), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William Irvin, loving mam of Barbara, dearly loved mother-in-law of Arthur, devoted nana of Tony and Heather and great-nana of Fiona, Sarah, Michael, Rhiannon, Alfie and Jamie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 3 at 1.00 p.m.

SCOTT On December 26, died peacefully in hospital after a long illness. Malcolm, of Tees View, Trimdon Village. He leaves behind a loving wife Betty, son Jim, daughter-in-law June, sister Valerie and brother-in-law John, sister Pat and brother-in-law Michael. Funeral to be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village Thursday, January 3 at 2.00 p.m., prior to private interment. Friends please meet at church.

SELBY December 26, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Alan, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving dad of Margaret and father-in-law of Peter, devoted grandad of Simon and Stacey and also a dear brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 1.00 p.m.

SEVERN Irene May On December 22, suddenly at home. Irene, aged 66 years, of Trimdon Grange, devoted wife of Ray, much loved and missed mam of Julie, Mandy and Lorraine and a special nana. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium.

SHUTT Doris Irene, aged 77 years of Ingleton, Darlington, died suddenly at home on December 23. A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Wednesday, January 2 at 1.15 p.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 provided in the church for The Great North Air Ambulance and Ingleton Church Funds.

SHUTT Doris Irene, aged 77 years, of Ingleton, Darlington, died suddenly at home on December 23. A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral arrangements later.

SLATER Mary (Lily), aged 81 years, of Meadowfield Road, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on December 26. Dearly loved wife of Wilf, much loved mum of Angela, Dinah, Richard and the late Caroline and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. R.I.P.

SNOWBALL December 22, of West Auckland. Frances Annie, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, loving mother of Addison and Helen, dear mother-in-law to Anne and John, also a devoted grandma to Lucie. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, December 28, followed by interment in Lynesack Cemetery.

STANNARD Joan (of Barnard Castle), dearly loved wife of Jack, sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Passed away in Darlington Memorial Hospital on December 20, 2007. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 31 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.

STEWART December 24, of Wolsingham. Margaret Thelma (nee Vipond), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, devoted mam of Colin, dear mother-in-law to Diane, a much loved and loving nana to Paul and Mark, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2.

STOKER On December 22, of High Shaws, Brandon (formerly of Silksworth). Roy, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Sadie, a much loved dad of Robert and Anne, dearly loved granda of Andrew and Lisa, Catherine and Stuart and his daughter Lauren. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday, January 3 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to The British Legion Association.

TEASDALE nee Pickering Monica, aged 93 years, peacefully in hospital on December 23, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Teasdale. Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Cockerton on Monday, December 31 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Would family and friends please meet at Church. No flowers by request please. May she rest in peace.

THOMPSON (nee Dixon) December 22 (peacefully in Defoe Court Nursing Home). Marie, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dear mother of Roland and mother-in-law of Sue, a loving nana of Christopher and Fiona, also a dear sister and auntie. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would family and friends please meet 12.30 p.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment at Stephenson Way Cemetery.

THORNE (nee Turner) On December 23, peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved mother of David and Christopher, mother-in-law of Carole and Christina and a dear nan of Johnathan and Michael. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Residents' Fund at Abbey Care Village, Scorton, c/o Mr. Thorne, 12 Lewis Road, Northallerton, DL6 3RX.

THORNE (nee Turner) On December 23, peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved mother of David and Christopher, mother-in-law of Carole and Christina and a dear nan of Johnathan and Michael. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Residents' Fund at Abbey Care Home, Scorton, c/o Mr. Thorne, 12 Lewis Road, Northallerton, DL6 3RX.

TOOLE December 23, 2007, peacefully at home. Majorie (Madge), aged 81 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Leeholme, loving wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Margaret, Peter, Donna and the late Michael, dear nanna of Joanne, Lee, Lewis and Kenneth, also a sadly missed great-nanna, dearly loved mother-in-law to Avril, Alan and Ken. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by burial at Stephenson Way Cemetery.

WALKER On December 23, suddenly at home, of Trimdon Village. Les, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving father of Allan, Colin, Christine and the late Brian and Leslie, dearest father-in-law of Anne, Susan, Janice and Elaine, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday, January 2, 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to North East Air Ambulance, c/o the family.

WARLOW December 23, of Sycamore Park, Brandon. Thomas (Tucker), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Hannah, a much loved dad of Tom, Brenda and Barbara, father-in-law of Michael and Derek and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Friday January 4, 2008 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.

WHITFIELD December 22, of Heather Lane, Crook, formerly of High Hedley Hope Farm. Jean Brough, aged 84 years, beloved mother of Shoana, Peter and Colin, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, December 31. By her own request, no flowers or black clothing. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for West Lodge Nursing Home. Please note change of time.

WHITFIELD December 22, of Heather Lane, Crook, formerly of High Hedley Hope Farm. Jean Brough, aged 84 years, beloved mother of Shoana, Peter and Colin, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, December 31. By her own request, no flowers or black clothing. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for West Lodge Nursing Home.

WILSON December 22, of Crook. Alice (nee Beeston), aged 94 years (after a brief illness), beloved wife of the late Jimmy, sister of the late Wilf, Tommy and Johnny, a dear aunt of Alison, Alicia, Aileen, Adrian and Andrew and a much loved and devoted friend to many. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Cuthbert's Churchyard. Floral tributes may be sent to Buston's Funeral Service, 13 Bell Street, Crook, Co Durham DL15 8NQ. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.

WOOD Isabella (Belle, formerly Porter), aged 98 years, late of Springfield, Skeeby, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on December 22. Beloved wife of Norman, a much loved mam and dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Skeeby on Monday, December 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Darlington Cremator-ium. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Richmond House Residents Comforts Fund and Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

WOODARD December 22, of Station Road, Meadowfield. Norma, aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of Stan and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and gran. Private service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 31.

WOODWARD Peacefully in hospital on December 25, of Denewood Close, Willington. James, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Peter, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research may be left at the crematorium.

WRENWICK Paul, of Skeeby, died peacefully on December 17, aged 80 years. All enquiries c/o Blenkirons (01748) 850033.

YOUNG Sacriston December 26, peacefully at home, formerly of Esh Winning. Denis, aged 76 years, loving husband of the late Amy, a much loved dad of Susan and John, Denise and Ken and Carole, a devoted grandad to Sarah, Garry, Mark and Amy and great-grandad to Jake. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Friday, January 4 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Cancer Research U.K.

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