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ANGUS Wednesday, January 9, at her home, peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne. Pauline Grant, aged 61 years, of Croft Close, Brough. Dearly loved wife of Norman, a dear mum of Paula, Martyn and Jeremy, a much loved mother-in-law of Diane and Max, sadly missed grandma of Tom, Jake, Ollie, Caroline, Michael and Lauren. Funeral service at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church on Wednesday, January 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Kirkby Stephen Cemetery. Family flowers only are requested. Donations if desired to Brough Medical Centre c/o Glyn Jones Funeral Directors, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XS.

APPLEBY (nee Jackson) January 2 (peacefully in hospital). Nora, aged 84 years, of Avon Court, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Richmond and Gateshead, beloved wife of the late Fred, also a loved sister, step-mother, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Monday, January 14. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington. Please send floral tributes to Co-operative Funeralcare, Newton Aycliffe.

BARDEN Lillian Rose On January 7 peacefully. Lillian, aged 92 years, of Aycliffe Village, dearly loved mum of Peter and Pam, mother-in-law of Ken, adored nan of Ross and Emma, loved great-nan of R.A. and Anipat and a special lady to Pachi and Kevin. She will be sadly missed by friends and neighbours. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

BEACH January 6, of Shildon. Dorothy Ann, aged 45 years, dearly beloved wife of Neville, much loved mam of Stuart, David and Michael, dearly loved daughter of Mac, also a dear sister of Anne and Eric. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Shildon at 2.15 p.m. on Monday, January 14, followed by cremation at Durham. All friends and relatives are invited for refreshment at the Chang Thai Restaurant following the service at Durham.

BELL January 4, in hospital, of Chapel Row, Sadberge. Mollie, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of Paul. Funeral Thursday, January 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. No flowers please.

BENNETT January 9, (suddenly), of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Jean, (nee Lusby). Dearly loved wife of Richard, loving mother to Robin and Lisa and the late Kevin. Private funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium.

BIGGLESTONE (formerly Hall) Edna May, (nee Watson). Passed away peacefully in Coventry on December 28, 2007, aged 95 years. Formerly of Bedford Street and Belgrave Street, Darlington. Reunited with husband Jack and son Dave, beloved nan to Liz and Jonathan. Funeral service will take place in Leamington Spa on Friday January 18, 2008, at 2.30 p.m. Details from H. J. Dawson, 22 George Street, Leamington Spa. CV31 1ET.

BIRKBECK January 9 (peacefully in her sleep), in Kings Court Care Home, Barnard Castle. Elizabeth, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of John, Joyce, Colin, Dorothy, Kathleen, Alan and the late Margaret, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 17 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in the crematorium chapel to the Parkinson's Disease Society.

BOWE January 9 (in hospital), of The Crofts, Wolsingham. Isobel (nee Gallagher), dearly loved wife of Dennis, loving mother of Kevin and Denise, mother-in-law of Marian and Colin, much loved grandmother of Dennis, Mark, Carole, Anna, Sharon and David, great grandmother of Lily and a dear sister of Margaret, Jim, Pat, Chris and the late Molly. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Wolsingham on Thursday, January 17 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. All are invited for refreshments at The Black Bull afterwards. R.I.P.

BOWES January 6, peacefully, after a short illness, of William Street, Darling-ton. Harry, aged 92 years, much loved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father of Glen and the late Gerald, father-in-law of Mary, a loving grandad, great-grandad and also beloved friend of Phyllis. Funeral Monday, January 14. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m.

BOYD On January 8, 2008. Thomas Matthew (of Barnard Castle), died in Darlington Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Gwen, dearest dad of Gillian and devoted grand-dad of Sarah and Catherine. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Barnard Castle on Monday, January 14 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the British Heart Foundation.

CHANDLER January 9, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Stanhope (formerly of Sunderland). Olive (nee Otterson), aged 74 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ron, dearest mother of sons Stephen, Brent and Ron and daughters Gail and Lynn also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-grandmother. Interment Thursday, January 17 in Crosshill Cemetery, Stanhope. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. for a service in St. Thomas' Church Stanhope at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.

CHATTERTON January 10, suddenly in hospital, of Victoria Court, Ushaw Moor. Hilda Mary (nee Smith), aged 80 years, a dearly loved wife of Cyril and a much loved mam, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday January 16 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for CAFOD and St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. On whose sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P

CLAYTON January 7, in Appletree Nursing Home. Dorothy, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Friends please meet for service and cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 16, at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for, The Alzheimers Society.

COLLINSON December 31, (after a long illness fought with dignity), of Middlehope Grove, Bishop Auckland. Tracey, (nee Warburton), aged 45 years. Beloved wife of Gary and devoted mother to David and Stephen, a treasured daughter of Maureen and the late Kenny, a dearest sister of Lee and sister-in-law to Julie, Andrew and Sarah, a much loved daughter-in-law of Allan and Ena, also a dear niece, aunt, cousin, friend and colleague. Cremation Friday January 11, at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. for a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Grateful thanks to the medical staff at Newcastle General Hospital, North Tees Hospital and Bishop Auckland General Hospital, also the doctors and staff at Station View Medical Centre and to Hathaway Roofing and r.p.m.i. Ltd., for their continued support.

COLLIS Dennis, (Den), aged 73 years, of Holmlands Road, Darlington. Died peacefully, in hospital on December 31. Beloved husband of Ann and dearly loved step-dad to Beth, Colin and Linda, sadly missed by granddaughter Holly, son-in-law David and all family and loved ones. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton on Friday January 11, at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment at West Cemetery, Carmel Road.

COOK Brancepeth January 9. Alfred Morrison, (Morrie), aged 81 years. Husband of Pamela, father of Peter and Geoffrey. Funeral to be held at St. Brandon's Church, Brancepeth on Tuesday January 15, at 10.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.

COOPER Hazel (nee Hall) Aged 76 years. Peacefully, in her sleep on January 7. In The Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee. Cremation, Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Rest in Peace

COOPER January 3, peacefully in Beechwood Nursing Home, of Romanby. Joan, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Derrick, loving mother of Lynn, mother-in-law of Michael and a dear grandma of Ashley and Sam. Funeral service to be held at St. James' Church, Romanby on Tuesday, January 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery.

COULTHARD Albert Jones, aged 97 years, of Watson Court, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital on January 2. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Brian, Eric and Margaret, dear father-in-law to Tommy, Pat and Margaret and a loving grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother-in-law. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, January 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. 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 Friends of the Richardson Hospital.

CUNNINGHAM Isa (Isabella), aged 77 years, of Colburn, peacefully on January 1, in hospital after an illness borne with great courage. Beloved wife of the late Tam, much loved mum of Marjory, Robert and Tommy, a dear mother-in-law and loving grandmother and great-granny. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday, January 11 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.

DALE January 3, peacefully in hospital, of Snape. Elizabeth, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Horace, loving mother of Barry and Paul, mother-in-law of Jane and devoted grandma of Jessica and Emily. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Michael's Church, Well on Friday, January 11 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Snape Castle Chapel and R.N.I.B.

DARWIN January 3 (suddenly). Emmy, aged 89 years, of Blackhall. Beloved mother of Stephen and Peter, grandmother of Elsa, Sally, Helen and Claire, great - grandmother of Thomas Peter. Family and friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Backhall on Monday January 14, at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham crematorium at 11.00 a.m. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Crossways Hotel, Thornley.

DAVISON Lena, formerly Lockerbie on December 31, suddenly in Langley Park Care Home, formerly of Roosevelt Road, Giles-gate, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred, loving mother to David, Peter and Neil, also a dear grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Friday, January 11 at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

DAWSON Suddenly, at home on December 15, in Northallerton. Colin, aged 60 years. Beloved father of Kevin, Karen, Aaron, step-father to Patrick, Garry, Wayne, Kelvin and a dear grandad and brother. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Friday January 18, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment.

DAY January 5, suddenly at Meadowfield Road, Darlington. Henry, aged 74 years, a dearly loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral Friday, January 18. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation.

DENT January 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Stockton. Betty, aged 84 years, loving wife of George, a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland on Friday, January 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation.

DOBSON January 7, 2008. Died peacefully in Eden Cottage Care Home. Alice, aged 97 years of Langdale Road, Darlington. Wife of the late Eddie, mum to Muriel and Sheila. Funeral Friday January 18. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

DOWSON January 9, of Lax Terrace, Crook. Thomas Edgar, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Betty and a special brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, January 16 at 10.00 a.m.

DOYLE January 10, (peacefully), at home in Newton Aycliffe. John, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Irene, also a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. The service will take place on Friday January 18, at The Methodist Church, Mautland Street (off Newbottle Street), Houghton-le-Spring at 11.15 a.m. prior to interment in Houghton-le-Spring Cemetery (Durham Road). Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, Cancer Research c/o, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington. DL3 7ND.

DYMOND COULTHARD Graham Lyall May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love you and wish that you were here. Goodnight God Bless. Love Always. Mam and Mike xxxx

DYMOND COULTHARD Graham Lyall If I have could have one single wish and never have another, it would simply be to have one hour and spend it with my brother. Goodnight God Bless. Love always. Rachael xxxx

DYMOND COULTHARD On December 30, 2007. Graham Lyall, aged 26 years, a dearly loved son of Sharon and step-son of Mike, a dearly loved brother of Rachael, partner to Donna, devoted dad to Nicole, Jay, Arran, Brooke and Kye, deeply loved grandson, a very dear nephew and cousin and friend to many. Funeral Tuesday, January 15 10.00 a.m. at Shildon Methodist Church, followed by interment at the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Church Street, Shildon. May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love you and wish that you were here. Goodnight God Bless. Love always. Mam and Mike xxxx If I have could have one single wish and never have another, it would simply be to have one hour and spend it with my brother. Goodnight God Bless. Love always. Rachael xxxx

DYMOND COULTHARD Graham A dearly loved grandson, nephew and cousin. Always remembered. Now sleeping with the Angels. Love You Pet Nana and Grandad xx

EDDY January 4, (in Hallgarth Nursing Home), of High Shaws, Brandon. Elizabeth, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Michael and David and a much loved grandma, sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday January 14, at 12.45 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice in envelopes.

EDE On January 8 peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne of Dawson Road, Wingate. Moira, aged 49 years, beloved wife of Colin, loving mother of Natalie and Richard, daughter of Hannah and the late George, a much loved sister of Pauline, Linda, Gary and Jan and an auntie. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday, January 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research and the Macmillan Fund c/o Colin Ede. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

ELLIS January 3, (suddenly, in hospital), formerly of Cassop. Elizabeth, (nee Todd), aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late George William, much loved mam of Nancy and Betty, mother-in-law of Eric and the late William, dearest gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving St. Bede Crescent, Friday January 11, at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to church funds.

FENNELL Harold Francis (Bob), of Brompton, died suddenly on January 4, aged 76 years, loving husband of Phyllis, much loved dad of Deborah and Tracey, dear father-in-law of Robert and devoted grandad to Asa, Emma and Amy. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Funeral will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday January 16 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.

FERGUSON January 7, of Toll House Road, Durham. Eric, (after a short illness bravely borne). Devoted husband of Ann, a much loved father to Claire and Stephen, a loving brother of John and Norman and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday January 15, at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Sunderland Schools Football may be made payable to N. Alderson Funeral Directors and given after the service or sent to, N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.

FITZGIBBON January 2 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness). Peter, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Brenda, loving father of David, Jeremy, Sian, Simon and Mark, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Thirsk on Monday, January 14 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Bernard Nicholson Funeral Director, Three Tuns Yard, Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1LU.

FLETCHER January 8, of Durham. Irene, (Rene), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ted and a dearly loved mam of Keith. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday January 17, for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m.

FOWLER January 4 (peacefully at home), of Selby Crescent, Darlington. Don, aged 77 years, a much loved husband of Myrna, also a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

FRANKS January 7, peacefully, in Tenlands Nursing Home, formerly of Sunnybrow. Annie, aged 88 years, a dear sister of the late David, George, Ernest and Thomas. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 1.30 p.m.

GALLAGHER (formerly McGarr) January 2, (in hospital), of Stack Garth, Brandon. Ellen, aged 82 years. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Service and cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 10, at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

GALLOWAY Jean M., of Middleton Tyas peacefully on January 5, 2008, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Capt. Graham Galloway and a much loved mother and gran. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Tuesday, January 15 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the RNLI and the Royal British Legion may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

GARTSIDE (Barr) January 8, (suddenly). Mandy, aged 38 years. Much loved mam of Ben, Charlie, Vikki, Josh and Johnnie, a devoted granny of Chanel, beloved daughter of Charlotte and Stuart, sister to Sam and a dear friend to Wendy, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top, 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in The East Cemetery. Flowers if so desired may be sent to, Mandy's mams residence.

GILL On January 7, in Acorn Grange Nursing Home, formerly of Ferryhill. Annie (Nancy), aged 97 years, a beloved wife of the late George Edwin, mother of the late Robert Edwin and dear mother-in-law of Edna. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, January 14 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.

GOODWIN Helga, formerly of Norman Road, Richmond, on January 10, peacefully in Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Clive, dear mother of Gerry, Glenn and Gordon, mother-in-law of Stephanie, Wendy and Dawn, grandmother to Scott, Carl, Leisa, Eleanore and William, dear sister-in-law of Pam and Barry and aunt to Kim, David and John. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

GRAHAM January 4, of Darlington. Monica, aged 85 years. A loving mam, nanna and great-nanna. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 9.45 a.m. on Wednesday January 16. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.

GRAY January 7, peacefully in hospital, of Blackwell, Darlington. Norman Gardner, in his 90th year, beloved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father of Peter, Bob and Pam and a much loved grandfather of Charlotte, Ben, Michael and Lauren. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 10.00 a.m., followed by private crem ation.

GRIFFITHS January 3, suddenly at home, of Heighington. Ivor Edward, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Jennifer, much loved father of Mary, dear father-in-law of Kevin, loving grandpa of Honor, Reid, D'Arcy and Lilian and brother of Jean. Would friends please meet for Service of Thanksgiving in St. Michael's Church, Heighington on Friday, January 11 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for North East Ambulance Service (Paramedics) or St. Michael's Church, Heighington (Clock Restoration Fund) c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

GUNN (Chester-le-Street) On January 5, suddenly in hospital. Catherine (Kat), aged 21 years, darling daughter of Malcolm and Pearl, devoted mam of Josh, loving sister of Mark and a very dear granddaughter, niece and cousin. Resting at the Co-operative Funeral Chapel of Rest, 1 Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street from Friday, telephone (0191) 3871212. The funeral service will be held at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 15 at 2.00 p.m. Flowers, or donations if desired, to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust for Gene Therapy. Everyone welcome for refreshment after the service at Mount Oswald Manor, South Road, Durham. You can remember her and only that she is gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

HARDY January 6, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen, aged 54 years, a much loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, daughter and sister. Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m.

HARRISON January 6, (peacefully, after a long illness), of Market Crescent, Wingate. Mary, (nee Spellman), aged 69 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, a loving mother of Catherine and John, mother-in-law of Keith and Nichola and a much loved grandma and great-grandma, also a loving sister, aunt and great-aunt. Interment Friday January 11, at Hutton House Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at St. Peter and St. Paul R.C. Church, Hutton Henry at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries, East Durham Funeral Services. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

HEWITSON Henry On December 26, peacefully in hospital after an illness bravely borne. Henry, aged 81 years, of Walworth, dearly beloved husband of Connie, dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. A private cremation service will take place on Wednesday, January 9, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m. A donation plate will be in church for offerings to The British Legion and St. Michael's Church.

HINTON January 5, of Fife Road, Darlington. Irene, aged 60 years, beloved wife of Garry, dearly loved mother of Louise and Alison and fantastic grandma to Lucy and William. Sadly missed but happily remembered. Funeral Thursday, January 17. All friends are welcome to attend the service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.

HOLLIDAY Sheila (nee Kirk), aged 62 years, of Colburn, peacefully in hospital on January 7. Dearly loved wife of Brian and a much loved mum, sister, nana, aunty and friend. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Tuesday, January 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.

HOLLINGWORTH John, brother-in-law of Kate and Paul and uncle of Andrea, Kirsty and family. Will be remembered with affection and will be sadly missed by Graeme, Alison and family and Helen, Nige and family.

HOPE December 30, peacefully in hospital, borne with great courage and dignity, of Edge Court, Gilesgate. Florence Eva (Florrie), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late William Bradley Hope, a loving mam to Margaret and Kathleen, a much loved mother-in-law of Sid and Gordon and a dear gran and great-gran to all the family. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, January 10 at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

HOPKINSON January 6, of Kirk Merrington. Fred, aged 89 years. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Monday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m.

HUNTER Peter W.M., died suddenly on January 1 aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Anne, dad of Elizabeth, Kathryn and Richard and a devoted grandpa. Funeral at St. James the Great, Manston, Leeds Thursday January 17 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.

HUSBAND On January 6. Carol, of Stonehaven Way, Darlington who died peacefully at home, a much loved wife of Cyril, mother of Paul and David grandma of Elliott and Sean, also sister of Joyce and John. Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Would friends please meet at 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.

HUTCHINSON Amy (nee Tonkiss) Wife of the late Harold Mark. Died January 7, in New Zealand, aged 93 years. Will be missed.

JACOBS January 7, of Newton Aycliffe. Maureen, aged 59 years (nee Hughes), of Bishop Auckland, devoted mam of Stephen, Andrew and Jane, a much loved and loving grandma, treasured sister, sister-in-law, also a dear aunt, cousin and good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Elizabeth's Church, Woodham at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in church for Church Funds.

JACOBS Maureen (nee Hughes), died January 7, 2008, aged 59 years. A dearly loved and loving sister to Joyce, Lily and Liz, dear sister-in-law to Brian, Charlie and Alan, also a loving aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to all. Rest in Peace

JONES January 4, (peacefully), at Acorn Grange Residential Home, West Cornforth (formerly of Bowburn). Francis Ethel, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas William, dearly loved mam of Christine and Ronnie and also a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service on Monday January 14, at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.

JONES January 7, of Darlington. Barbara, aged 81 years. Beloved partner of Roy. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday January 17, at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, St. Teresa's Hospice, plate at the crematorium.

KAWOYA On January 4, suddenly. Steven, aged 49 years, of Nevilles Cross, Durham, formerly of Kimbles-worth, dearly loved dad of Corey and Jasmine. Steven will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 14 at 3.00 p.m.

KAY January 6, (peacefully, in her sleep at her son's residence at Darlington). Formerly of St. Pauls Gardens, Spennymoor. Alice, aged 86 years. A much loved mother, gran and auntie and a dear friend to many all over the world. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Tuesday, January 15, for a service at 11.10 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Paul's Church Flower Fund.

LAWS January 8, (suddenly), in Barrington Lodge Care Home, Bishop Auckland, (formerly of Low Row, and Gilling West). Irene, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mum of Dorothy, Ronnie, Derrick and Reg, also a much loved gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Funeral private.

LAYTON On January 2, in hospital of East Clere, Langley Park. Sarah, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Gerard, loving mam of Margaret, mother-in-law to Len, dear grandma to Claire and Richard and great-grandma to Laura, Lily and Eva. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Langley Park on Friday, January 11 at 1.00 p.m. Cremation to follow. All welcome afterwards to The Traveller's Rest, Witton Gilbert. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Macmillan Nurses, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

LEAR Beatrice, aged 94 years, of Richmond (formerly of Darlington), peacefully in hospital on January 8. Beloved wife of the late John Lear. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the R.N.L.I.

LEE January 6, of Bishop Auckland. June Marie (nee Pickering), aged 66 years, dearly beloved wife of Alan, much loved mam of Debra, Alan and David, dear grandma of Rebecca and Patricia, great-grandma of Ellie and Lily, also a dear sister. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.

LONSDALE Hunstanworth On January 3, Lily, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph Thomas, mam of David, Kathleen, Christine and Harry, mother-in-law and grandmother. Family and friends please meet at St. James' Church, Hunstanworth on Wednesday, January 9 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in churchyard. Donations gratefully received will be sent to Weardale Community Hospital.

LYCETT (nee Dawson) January 5, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Patricia Margaret, aged 60 years, dearly loved wife of Peter, loving sister-in-law of Margaret dear auntie of Janette, Stuart and Colin, very dear friend of Sandra and Barry, aunty of Richard, sister-in-law of James and aunty of Samantha, Amy and Ben. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers or donations if preferred for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

MACMASTER January 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Thompson Street West, Darlington. Grace, aged 85 years. Much loved wife to Ken, loving mam of Jean and Glen, dearly loved mother-in-law to Bob and Penny, also special friend to Pamela. Funeral Thursday January 17. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

MAGEE January 2. Moyra (nee Pratt), aged 66 years, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, died at home, Abbots Green, Willing-ton, previously of Wingate and Fishburn, beloved wife of the late Michael, a very special mother of Elizabeth, loving mother-in-law of Noel and a devoted gran of Lynn. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 10 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers. Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received to go towards Mr Manars Cancer Research at the Freeman Hospital. Collection plate provided at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed by all R.I.P

MARTIN January 5 (peacefully in her sleep), of Harrison Close Shildon. Doris (nee Walton), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother and mother-in-law of Timothy and Linda, Julie and John, devoted and loving grandma of Stephen, Andrew, Mark, Jon, Charlotte and Emily and great-grandma of Lea and Logan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday January 15 at 10.15 a.m. All welcome to Harrison Close Community Centre for refreshments after the service.

McCORMICK Newton Aycliffe January 2, peacefully in hospital. John (Jack) aged 75 years, much loved husband of 50 years to Bernadette, dearly loved dad of Kevin and Paul, dearest father-in-law of Helen, sadly missed by Paul's partner Martie, very special grandad to Anna, Lucy, Daniel and David and will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday, January 10, in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe 12.30 p.m. followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired, in aid of CAFOD, will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. Requiescat in Pace

McNEIL John (Dinky) died peacefully at home, aged 69 years, loving husband of Ann, a dearly loved dad of Susan, Wendy and Jayne and a much loved grandad and poppy. Funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, January 15 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.

MILLER Newton Aycliffe January 4, peacefully, in hospital, of Stead Close. Dot, (nee Burns), aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Fred, much loved mam of Larry, Dawn, Sue, Debbie, Marc and their partners, devoted nana to all her grandchildren and a dear sister of Lou and Peggy. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired in aid of Cancer Research U.K., will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

MILLER On January 7, of Bishop Auckland. Nancy (nee Ellsworth) a dearly loved mam, nana, daughter, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St Peter's Church, Bishop Auckland Wednesday for a service at 11.00 am., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

MILLION January 1 (peacefully in hospital). Muriel (nee Black), aged 101 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late James Hubert, dearly loved mother of Carine, Judy and Sutton and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.

MILLS January 8, in hospital, of Auckland Oval, Darling ton. Margaret, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Lawrie, a dearly loved mother of Lynn, Laura, Susan and Neil, mother-in-law of Tony and Alwyn also a much loved grandmother of Robert and Cameron. Funeral Monday, January 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.

MILNER Darlington January 4, (peacefully, in hospital). Maurice, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, dearest dad of Stephen, a much loved grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and father-in-law. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium, 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes if so desired may be sent to, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

MOORE George On January 10, peacefully. George, aged 92 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Charles, Pamela, Mary and the late George, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 10.45 a.m., prior to a private interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

MOTHERSILL January 4, peacefully, in Cherry Garth Residential Home. Florence (Flo), aged 81 years, a beloved wife of the late Thomas, a dearly loved mother of Hannah and Peter, much loved gran of Marie and Robert and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, followed by interment at Thirsk Cemetery.

NEWMAN January 5, (suddenly). Alfie, aged 75 years, of Brandon. Dearly loved dad of Jacqueline, Paula, Paul, Yvonne, David and John, father-in-law of Les, Joe, Jeff, Kay and Jannette, a much loved grandad and great-grandad and sadly missed brother. Funeral to take place at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday January 16 at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Margaret's Care Home, Durham City. Plate provided in Church (in envelopes please).

NEWRICK January 8, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Havelock Street, Darling ton. Bill, aged 84 years, dearly loved father of Billy, Marion, Jimmy, Jeff, Colin, Susan, Martin, Julie and Terry, dear father-in-law, much loved grandfather of Darren, Nicola, Justin, Sarah, Kristina, Lewis, Marsha, Tom and Harry, dear friend of Rene and loving brother of Connie. Funeral Friday, January 18. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m.

O'BRIEN January 4. Gordon, aged 61 years, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Sunderland and Durham County Ambulance Service, after a short illness borne with dignity, passed away peacefully. Loved and sadly missed by his children Michael and Katherine and granddaughter Charlotte, a dear brother of Mary, Maureen and Colin, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sedgefield Community Hospital, Franziska Willer Unit.

PARKIN On January 6, suddenly, at home in Howden-le-Wear. Thomas (Tom), aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, much loved and devoted dad of Wilson, a dear uncle and great-uncle, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear 10.15 a.m. on Saturday January 12, followed by interment on Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.

PEART On January 9, suddenly, at 70 Cheviot Road, Chester-le-Street, late of Witton Gilbert. Yvonne, aged 77 years, a sadly missed wife of Ivan, a loving mother of Lesley, Malcolm and Laurence, also a dear grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Wednesday, January 16 at 12.15 p.m. Interment to follow at Sacriston Cemetery.

PLACE On January 5, peacefully at The Abbey Care Village Home Scorton, of Romanby, Northallerton. Dorothy, aged 99 years, dearly loved wife of the late Granville, a much loved mother of Keith, Clive, Michael and Angela, a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grand mother. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Monday, January 14 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided for the upkeep of Sacred Heart R.C. Church.

POTTER On January 2, of Cherry Park, Brandon. Helen, aged 54 years, a much loved mam of Anna and Kelly, a dearly loved granny of Ellie and Georgie, wife of Michael and a loving sister and caring foster mother. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 11 at 1.00 p.m.

READMAN January 1, Molly (Mary), aged 91 years, peacefully in hospital. Beloved wife of the late George and mother of Gordon, Lynne and Ian, also a sister to Joseph and Nancy and sister-in-law to Mary. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Wednesday, January 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.

RECKLESS Lucy (nee Harrison), aged 95 years, formerly of Bishop Auckland, passed peacefully away at Aston Court Nursing Home on Saturday, January 5, 2008, daughter of the late John and Hannah Harrison, mucgh loved mother of Rosalinde and Nigel, grandmother of Thomas, Robert, James, Ben, Josh and Christopher, great-grandmother of Joseph, Oliver, Jessica, Laura, Alex, Imogen and Lily-Mai. Her funeral service will take place at Streetly Crematorium (West Chapel) on Wednesday January 16 at 3.00 p.m. where all are welcome. Family flowers only please but anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Lucy for the Guide Dogs for the Blind may send them c/o Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd., 5 Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield B74 4AA. Tel: (0121) 3082288.

REED January 5, peacefully in his sleep. Roy, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Elsie (nee Marley), a much loved and loving dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 10. Family flowers only. Donations for Hypotropic Cardio Myopathy may, if desired, be left at the crematorium.

REID Ivy, aged 81 years, of Richmond, Yorkshire died in hospital. Sadly missed by all the family. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium Wednesday January 16 at 11.00 a.m.

RENNISON Darlington January 6, (suddenly), of Rowan Court. Doug, aged 86 years, (ex Rolling Mills). Dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loved dad of Judith, father-in-law of Brian, devoted grandad of Stephen and Paul and a dear brother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday January 16. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.

RIDLEY January 8, suddenly at home in Stanhope. Dennis, aged 57 years, beloved son of the late Kenneth and Myra, dear brother of Olive, Dorothy, the late Annie and Harry, also brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, followed by interment in Crosshill Cemetery.

RIX January 9, peacefully in Aycliffe Care Home, (formerly of Binchester). Frances, (nee Iveson), aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, (Ben), a dearly loved mam of Billy, Josie, Cliff, Joan, Arthur and the late Benny and Teresa, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved nanna, grandma, great-grandma, great - great-grandma and a dear sister. Cortege leaving daughter's residence Tuesday for a Requiem Mass in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. R.I.P.

ROBERTS December 27, peacefully at home, of Bent House Lane, Sherburn Road. Geordie, aged 82 years, a beloved husband, dad and granda. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 9 at 1.00 p.m.

ROBINSON John (Robbo) Retired police officer, formerly of Richmond, died suddenly January 2. A memorial service will take place on Monday, January 14 at 2.30 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Church, Richmond to coincide with the service being held in Dorset.

ROBSON January 7 (peacefully, in Holly Lodge Nursing Home Shildon), of Weardale Walk, Shildon. Ivy (nee Herring) aged 83 years dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph Alan, dearest mother to Paul, Peter and Keith and mother-in-law to Judith, Janet and Avril, also a dearly loved gran, great-gran and auntie. Cremation Tuesday, January 15 at Durham, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.

ROE January 6, peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice, of Barlow Street, Darlington. Margaret, aged 65 years, beloved wife of Wilfred and dearest mum of Debbie and Steven. She came into this world an angel and left this world an angel. Sadly missed by all. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers, or if preferred, donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

SALE Robert John Everyone welcome at a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Robert Sale of Eryholme to be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at Durham Cathedral. Donations to R.N.L.I. (0800 543210) or Torridon Mountain Rescue care of Torridon Youth Hostel, Torridon, IV22 2EZ.

SEVERS Barbara, aged 70 years, died peacefully at home, in Northallerton on December 31 much loved mother of Linda and Martin, a loving grandmother of Jake and Adam, also dear sister to Joan and sister-in-law to Gerald. A great person who will be sadly missed. Would friends and family please meet for service at Northallerton All Saints' Church on Tuesday, January 15 at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for the Parkinson's Disease Society. Please forward to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherill, 223 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LU.

SHARMAN January 3, of Park Street, Willington. David, aged 66 years. Loving husband of Anne. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 11, at 11.00 a.m.

SHEPHERD January 2, (peacefully, at home), of 32 Finchale Road, Framwellgate Moor. Tom, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, beloved dad, grandad and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Friday January 11, at 3.00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

SHIEL January 3, (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Rosemary, (nee Trotter), aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew Turnbull Shiel, a very dear mam of John and Stuart, dearest grandma of John and Jenny, also a devoted great-grandma of Mandy and Rebecca. Friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church on Friday January 18, at 12.00 noon followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be left at the church for church funds.

SHIELD January 6, (peacefully, in hospital). Amy, aged 83 years, of Polam Road, Darlington. A much loved wife of Arthur, a dear mother of Stephen, also grandmother of Christopher. Funeral Wednesday January 16. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.

SHUTT (nee Twynning) Janet Ruby, beloved wife of Roger and a wonderful mother to Danielle and Danen, passed away on January 4, 2008. We will miss her always. Funeral to be held at the Church of St. Columba, Dean Road, Scarborough on Tuesday January 15 at 11.00 a.m. For donations in lieu of flowers please contact St. Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough. Tel: (01723) 378406.

SIMPSON January 8, suddenly, of Darlington. Jim, a loving husband of Nancy, dearly loved dad of Helen and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Friday, January 18. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

SMITH January 2, suddenly in hospital, following a long illness. Yvonne, aged 69 years, of Ladysmith Court, South Stanley, a dearly loved mother of Karina, mother-in-law of Fraser, adored grandmother of Oliver, Thalia and new baby Harvey. Friends please meet for service at Stanley United Reformed Church on Saturday, January 19 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.

SMITH January 6, (peacefully, in hospital), of Watson Road, Newton Aycliffe. Constance, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mam to David, Jeff and Tony, much loved nana to Natalie, also a much loved sister and mother-in-law. Funeral Monday January 14. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium

SMITH Frosterley January 10, peacefully in Bishop Auckland Hospital after a long illness. John (Jack), aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Marriott) and a dear friend of Anne and family. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley on Wednesday, January 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.

SMITH January 9, of Shildon. John (Jack), aged 88 years, devoted husband of Hilda, beloved brother-in-law of Eileen and Roy, Ruby and Lawrence and the late Albert, also a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, January 18, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.

SNOWDON Allan Peacefully, in hospital on Tuesday January 1, of Oxton, near Tadcaster, aged 94 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Irene, wonderful loving father of Michael, Christine, Garry and Anne, much loved father-in-law of John, Barbara and Franca and dearly cherished grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday January 15, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu can be made to, York General Fund (Dialysis Unit of York Hospital), a plate will be provided at the service. Loved and admired by all whose lives he touched and faithful friend and a support to many, who will leave a huge gap in all our lives. 'He will be sadly missed'.

STAPLETON Mary Elizabeth (Betty), aged 82 years, of Eppleby, died peacefully in hospital on December 30. Dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mum of Ann and Sheila, loving gran to Daniel, Jack, Katie and the late Jennifer and great-gran to Chelsea-Jennifer. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Thursday, January 10 at 1.15 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 Eppleby School and St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett.

STEPHENSON January 9 (suddenly in Feryemount Care Home) Joyce (nee Chapman), aged 80 years, of Barrington Terrace, Ferryhill, beloved wife of the late Hughie, a kind and special mam of Christine and Hugh mother-in-law of Bob and Beverley, a loving and devoted nanna of Andrew, Gareth, Adam and Jonathon, a loving sister of Betty and a dear auntie. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Church on Friday, January 18 at 10.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Hugh in aid of Ferryhill Doctors Surgery. To know her was to love her.

STEWART December 31, (peace fully), at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Ruby, aged 82 years, of Denebank Grange, Ferryhill. Cortege leaving residence at 2.05 p.m. on Wednesday January 9, for service in St. Luke's Church at 2.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

STIRLING January 9, of West Auckland. James William (Jimmy), aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Anne, Margaret, Jimmy, Isabel and Lee, also a loved and loving granda, great-granda, father-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17.

STOCKTON January 9, peacefully in hospital, of Abbey Road, Sadberge. Dorothy, aged 90 years, a much loved mum to John and Elizabeth, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Carol, also treasured grandma to Samantha and Kimberley. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends please meet at 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.

STOTHARD December 31 (suddenly at home), of St. Giles Close, Thirsk. Rosina, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a loving sister and aunt. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, January 14 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.

STOUT Lilian May on January 9, formerly of Broomside and lately of Appletree Care Home, beloved wife of the late John Tom and a loving mother of Mary and Bryan. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday January 17 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Sadberge Dog Trust Rehoming Centre.

SWAINSTON January 8 (peacefully), of Brandon. Viola, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Benjamin, loving mother of Dennis, much loved mother-in-law of Yvonne and nana of Brian, Peter, Sharon and Zoe. Friends and family please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 18 at 3.30 p.m.

TAILFORD Rhoda, aged 97 years, on December 30 at The Manor Residential Home Darlington. Thanks to the Manor staff for providing excellent care for Rhoda whilst she was a resident. Funeral Darlington Crematorium on January 14 at 11.45 a.m.

TARN Pamela On January 7, in North Tees Hospital. Pat, a loving mother of Derek and Newton, loving sister of Barry and Silvia, a much loved aunty and a very good friend of Margaret.

TAYLOR January 5 (peacefully) of Neville Close, Spenny-moor. Margaret, aged 71 years, a beloved wife of Charles, a much loved mam of Patricia, Andrea and Christine and loving grandma of Adam and Jasmine. Will friends please meet for service on Tuesday, January 15 at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.

THORNTON Sherburn Road On January 7, suddenly. Jean, aged 52 years, much loved daughter of Isobell and the late John, a treasured sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, January 15. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

THORPE On January 6, of Tiree Close, Brandon. Val, aged 66 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mum of Jackie and mother-in-law of Robin, a dearly loved grandma of Matthew and Andrew and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, January 15 at 11.30 a.m.

TINKLER January 9, peacefully in hospital of The Orchard, Sadberge. Joan, aged 70 years, a dearly loved sister and aunt. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Great Stainton at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Afterwards all are invited to The Kings Arms, Great Stainton, former home of Annie Tinkler, mother of Joan.

TURNBULL (nee Wright) January 3, (peacefully, in hospital). Cecilia, aged 80 years, of Langley Park, (formerly of Butterknowle). Wife of the late Jeff, dear mother of Ellen and the late George, mother-in-law to Allan and Liz, also a dear nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on January 14, at 2.00 p.m.

TURNBULL January 2, (in hospital). William, aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of the late Edith, a loving father of Rita, William, Anne, Elizabeth and Tony, also a much loved father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment in the West Cemetery.

WALKER James Thomas (Jimmy), aged 60 years, of Chester-le-Street, died on January 6, 2008 in the University Hospital North Durham. Service to be held Thursday, January 17 12.00 noon at Birtley Crematorium.

WALSH Gordon On January 3, peacefully in hospital. Gordon, aged 72 years, of Sedgefield, late of Hunwick, dearly beloved husband of Leonie (Lee). Friends and neighbours please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, January 10 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o Mr. Barrett, 4 Sycamore Close, Hurworth, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL2 2EY. Peacefully sleeping

WATSON January 9, of Stanley, Crook. Margaret (Maggie), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Margaret, Norman and Audrey, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana, great-nana, great great-nana and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel at 2.10 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in chapel for the Residents' Fund at West Lodge Home.

WATSON John December 28, peacefully in hospital, aged 81 years, of Middleton St. George. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Monday, January 14. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred, for The Dogs Trust, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

WEBSTER January 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Hambleton View, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late James (Jim), loving mother of Doreen and Kenneth and son-in-law Mike, a dear aunt, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, January 15 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.

WEBSTER January 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Hambleton View, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late James (Jim), loving mother of Doreen and Kenneth and son-in-law Mike, a dear aunt, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, January 15 at 10.30 a.m. (please note time is 10.30 a.m.), followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.

WHITE January 7, of St Charles Road, Spennymoor. Elsie, aged 89 years, a dearly loved sister of Henry and the late Bill, a dear sister-in-law of Sheila and Doreen and a much loved auntie. Would friends please meet in Tudhoe Methodist Chapel Friday for a service at 11.50 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to "Cancer Research U.K." c/o Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond NE2 4RX.

WILKINSON January 6 (suddenly at home), of Linden Road, West Cornforth. Albert Edward (Wink), aged 87 years, a loving brother, uncle and great-uncle. Would friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Monday, January 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard.

WILSON (Sherburn Village) Peacefully on January 5. Arthur, aged 75 years. Devoted husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Janice and Andrea, father-in-law of Michael, loving grandad of Stewart, Melanie, Neil, Ashley and Jonathan, also great-grandad of Shannon Louise, dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral to take place on Tuesday January 15. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Methodist Church, Pittington at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu to, Cancer Research c/o, Janice.

WINSBY On January 9, suddenly, at 15 Racecourse Lane, Northallerton (formerly of Leyburn). Thomas (Tom), aged 80 years, beloved son of the late John and Maud Winsby and much loved companion of Anne. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Tuesday, January 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

YOUNG January 3, (in hospital), of Coxhoe. Mary, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Vilma and Joan, dear mother-in-law of David and Stan, grandmother of Sarah, Carolyn, Jonathan, Hazel, Rachel, great-grandmother of Amy, Lewis, Danielle, Laura, Joseph, Matthew and Robyn. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday January 11, at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation, Durham Crematorium 10.00 a.m.

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