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ALDERSON January 21, in University Hospital, Durham of Percy Terrace, Nevilles Cross. Mary, (nee Paxton), aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Gllian and a dear grandmother to John. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday January 29, at 3.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K

ALLINSON (nee Johnson) January 23, (suddenly, in hospital). Jenny, of Northallerton, (formerly of Sedgefield). Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Pamela, Linda and Susan, a dear mother, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Thursday January 31, at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Romanby Ward at The Friarage Hospital.

AYRE January 18 (peacefully surrounded by her loving family), of Chilton (formerly of Newcastle). Margy (Cat Woman), aged 49 years, devoted soulmate of Paddy Wilson cherished mother of Jimmy, Katy, John and Tricia, a much loved grandma of Kirsty, Kieron, Luke and Antony, a dearly beloved sister of Dave, Edward, Steve, Willy, Michael, Ann, Yvonne, Roni, Mary and John and a cherished daughter of Muriel. Friends please meet for service at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton on Monday, January 28 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Always loved and never forgotten.

BAINBRIDGE January 22, of Frosterley. James Herbert, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, loving father of Judith, Jeffrey and Colin, Julie and Val and a much loved grandfather of Laura, Ian, Michael, Elizabeth and Emma. Private family funeral on Wednesday, January 30 at Herbert's request. No flowers.

BARLOW January 22 (peacefully, after a long illness borne with dignity) of Sowerby House Nursing Home, Sowerby, Thirsk late of Knott End and Prest-olee. Dorothy, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), loving mother of Christ-ine, Lorraine and Diane, a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday January 30 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Cancer Research U.K.

BELL January 18, (in hospital), of Millford Way, Bowburn. Cliff, dearly loved husband of Ruby, a loving brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 28, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, plate provided.

BOWRON January 21, peacefully at home, of Middleton St. George. John, aged 57 years, dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Angela and Nicola, loving grandad of Stephen, Christopher, Matthew and Thomas and a very dear son and brother. Funeral Wednesday, January 30. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Long Newton at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for either the Macmillan Nurses or District Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BRENNAND Rosalind, aged 82 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on January 16. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Victoria and the late Andrew and a loving grandmother to David, Alexander, Sophia and Magnus. Funeral service at St. Edmund's Church, Marske in Swaledale, on Monday, January 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. 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 Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Edmund's Church Funds.

BRINSMEAD - STOCKHAM Dilys Emma (nee King), aged 86 years, of Redcar, died peacefully at Rosedale Residential Home, Catterick Garrison on January 20. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of John, Edward and Libby, dear mother-in-law of Julia, Ana and Chris, loving grandma to Jay, Katie, Pippa, Nicola and Kit and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many. A family funeral service will take place in the Chapel of St Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, January 28 at 11.15 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Christ Church, Coatham, Redcar at 12.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please at Dilys' own request. If desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Christ Church, Coatham. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Richmond. Tel: (01748) 850033.

BRITTON (nee Dent) January 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Ann, aged 73 years, of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, a dearly loved wife of Aidan, much loved mam of Allan, Kevin, Graeme, John and Garry, also a loving mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Friday, January 25. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, prior to burial in the North Cemetery.

BROWN January 22 (peacefully at Church View Care Home), of South Church. Beatrice Alice (nee Lovegreen formerly Bowes), aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph Hall Brown and previously of the late Amos Bowes, dearly loved mother of Sheila and the late Gordon Bowes also a much loved mother-in-law, grand-mother, great-grand- mother and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Wednesday, January 30 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the British Heart Foundation 4 Bridge Street, Tadcaster.

CALLAGHAN On January 16, peacefully in hospital. John Thomas (Tommy), aged 68 years, of Fir Avenue, Sherburn Road. Dear husband of the late Jill, partner of June, father of Jacqueline and Lyn, brother to Anne, Kath, Linda and Michael. Friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, January 24 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery. Bus provided from church to cemetery.

CAMMISS On January 20, of Tees Close, Peterlee. William Thomas, aged 82 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Wickens) and a much loved dad of Barrie, Colin, Jacqualine and Susan, also a dearest father-in-law, grandad and uncle of all the family. Friends please meet on Monday, January 28 at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the District Nurses at the William Brown Centre, Peterlee. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5862136.

CARNELL January 16 (peacefully), of Springfield Care Home (formerly of Murray Walk, Darlington). Muriel, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, a much loved mam of Dave and the late Bob a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, January 24, Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please.

CHRISTIAN On January 15, suddenly at home, of Trimdon Grange. John, aged 50 years, loving husband of Denise, beloved dad of Margaret, much loved son of the late Jack and Mary, dearest son-in-law of Avril, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service Thursday, January 24. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance. Resting at Speckman's Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate.

CLOSE On January 17, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family, of High Pittington. Mary Jane (nee Ord), aged 88 years, beloved wife of Sidney, dearly loved mam of Mary, loving mother-in-law of Brian, cherished grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 25 at 2.30 p.m. Enquiries to Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846.

COTTRELL January 18, of Tow Law. Mary Lavinia (Vena), aged 76 years, devoted and loving wife of John, much loved mam of Simon and Deborah, dearest mother-in-law to Diane and Allan, also a special granny and great-granny. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Tow Law at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, followed by Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.00 a.m. and interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. Peace at last

COURT Fatfield January 17 peacefully at St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham. Vi (nee Naylor), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Albion Naylor and the late Len Court, devoted mum of Bob, Richard and the late Rosemary, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 25 at 10.00 a.m.

CREE January 18, suddenly at home, in Bedale. Jimmy, aged 67 years, a dear brother of Mary, Elizabeth, John, Robert, Thomas and Janice. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Saturday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome, please meet at the Church.

DENT January 20, (peacefully, at home), of Billy Row, Crook. Glenis, (nee Nattrass), aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of Arthur, loving mam of Karen and Joanne, devoted nanna of Ryan, Faye and Kate. Would friends please meet for service in The Methodist Church, Wooley Terrace, Stanley, Crook on Tuesday January 29, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.

DEVINE January 17, suddenly, of Wingate. John (Jack), aged 79 years, a loving husband of Lena, a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 25. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Wingate Pit Wheel Memorial Fund c/o Lena.

DINNING January 18, (peacefully), in Langley Park Nursing Home and formerly of Laurel Avenue, Sherburn Road. Betty, aged 76 years. Dearly loved sister of Florrie, dear aunt of Michael and Catherine and also a loving great-aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 28, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimers Society care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

EBBAGE Hilda May, aged 101 years, died January 19 in Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon. Beloved wife of the late Sidney, dearest mother of Judith and the late Keith, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and respected grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.20 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, followed by private cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Any donations in lieu may be sent to the Great North Air Ambulance.

EBBAGE Hilda May, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19 in Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon. Funeral details to follow. Rest in Peace

ELLIOTT Sacriston On January 18, of Aged Miners Homes. Joseph, aged 88 years, a dearly loved husband of Lily, a loving father of Joe, Stephen and Elaine, father-in-law of Andrew and Pat, dear grandad of Joanne, Alasdair and Paul and a dear uncle to all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter and St. John's Church on Saturday January 26 at 9.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Royal British Legion, 48 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JY. Family and friends are welcome back to the Catholic Club for refreshments. Bus provided from residence.

EMERSON January 21, of Stanhope. Ronnie (Hibbs), aged 80 years, loving father of Steven and Kathryn, a dear father-in-law of Claire and a much loved grandad of Grace and Samuel. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Friday, January 25 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. All are invited for refreshments afterwards at Stanhope W.M.C.

EMMERSON January 21, of Northumberland Avenue, Willing-ton. Jennie (nee Marshall) aged 88 years, beloved wife and princess of Tommy, a loving sister and sister-in-law of Thomas and Anne and the late Ernie, Matt, Mary Hannah and Phyllis also a dearly loved aunt. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church Tuesday, January 29 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to The Heart Foundation may be left in Church. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Willington W.M.C.

FARMER Percy, of Colburn, died suddenly at home on January 17, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Leila, a much loved dad of Mary and Barry, loving and devoted grandad of Steph-anie, Sharon, Shaun and April also a dear brother of Margaret. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 1 at 2.45 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for the British Heart Found-ation.

FEATHERSTONE January 15, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Stillington. Margaret (nee Hopps), aged 90 years, devoted wife of the late Harry, beloved mother of Michael, dear mother-in-law to Rosemary, a much loved and loving grandmother to Walter and Frances, also to Victoria and Christine. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, January 25, followed by private cremation. No flowers. Donations in lieu c/o Mr. Arthur Senior, 17 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland or c/o the family for the British Heart Foundation.

GIBSON January 21, of Bishop Auckland. Arthur, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Lena, devoted and much loved dad of Janet, also a dear father-in-law to Malcolm. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, January 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Church Organ Fund.

GILL January 17, peacefully in hospital, of Cockerton Green, Darlington. Richard Walton (Dick), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Richard and Alison, dear father-in-law of Libby and loving grandad of Richard and Matthew. Funeral Friday, January 25. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.

GRAY Anthony (Tony), of Peterlee. Suddenly in hospital on January 15, aged 67 years. Tony, a beloved husband of the late Margaret and a much loved dad to Anthony, Alison, Beryl and Adrian, a dear father-in-law, a cherished grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence on Friday for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 12.30 p.m., prior to a cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the I.C.U., James Cook Hospital, c/o Kevin Hepworth, Funeral Director.

HARMSWORTH Susan Died peacefully at home with her family on Friday January 18, 2008. A loving wife of Alan, a dear mother of Dawn, Karen and Debbie, a doting nana to Liam, Laurie, Matty and Teddy. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Parish Church, North-allerton on Monday, January 28, at 1.45 p.m. followed by a family cremation. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Herriot Hospice Homecare and MacMillan Nurses.

HARRISON January 20, (peacefully, in hospital), of White Oak Avenue, Gilesgate Moor. Mary, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Marshall, loving mother of Susan and a much loved nana to Natalie, Melissa and Matthew. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 30, at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired may be given after the service for, The British Heart Foundation. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswalds afterwards.

HARRISON Mary On January 19, peacefully at the Coach House Nursing Home, Sharow, aged 98 years. Mary Harrison, of Ripon, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Joan and Thomas, loving grandma of Jane, Michael, Simon and Richard. Service and cremation at Harrogate Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society. Plate provided at the service.

HART Jack, aged 77 years, died suddenly in Darlington Manor on January 16. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Pakes) and a dear dad, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. John's Church or the Air Ambulance, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

HART Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, January 19. Nancy, aged 92 years, of Sedgefield. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Tuesday, January 29 at 11.00 a.m. in Durham Crema-torium. Friends please meet at crematorium chapel. Flowers and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel. (01740) 621652.

HAYTON January 18, died peacefully at home in Bedale, after a long illness (formerly of Darlington). Doris (Nellie), aged 93 years, loving mother of Eileen, Eddie, David and Norma. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 28 at 10.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for the Baby Unit at the Friarage Hospital. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

HETHERINGTON January 19 (suddenly), of Shildon. Ruth, aged 84 years, loving sister of Peggy and a wonderful auntie. Would friends please meet for service in the Methodist Church, Shildon on Monday, January 28 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.

HOARE January 19 suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Scruton. Sam, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Shirley, a dearly loved father, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for service in St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Monday, January 28 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.

HODGSON (nee Sparke) January 17, in hospital, of Aldbrough-St-John (formerly of Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees). Marjorie, aged 82 years, wife of the late Eric, mum of Elizabeth and Mark, grandma of Amy, Matthew, Alasdair, Daniel, Tom and Beth. She was loved and will be missed by all of us. Funeral Friday, January 25. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for The Alzheimers Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

HODGSON On January 15, sadly departed, after a long illness, peacefully in hospital of Esh Winning. Tracy (nee Meadows), aged 33 years, devoted wife of Mark, dearly loved mam of Chloe, Stewart, Beatrice, Kaylum and Tia, a loving daughter of Fred and Ethel, sister of Pauline and Carol, daughter-in-law of Jack and the late Liz, sister-in-law of Robert, Lisa, Jason and Richard and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 2.30 p.m. Donations if desired may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Friends welcome for refreshments at Newhouse Club afterwards.

HOWLETT (nee Mann) January 20 (peacefully, in Hundens Park Care Home). Edith, aged 83 years, formerly of Katherine Street, Darl-ington, beloved wife of the late Leonard, loving mother of Stan and the late Leonard, mother-in-law of Linda, a dear nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Funeral arrangements to follow.

HOWLETT Aunt Edie No more times for us to share or memories to make. Those we made are in my heart, never to be replaced. I will miss you so much. Love always, Dot x

HUDSON January 23, suddenly, in hospital of Hexham Way, Darlington (formerly of Witton Crescent). Harry, aged 80 years, a much loved husband of Doris, a loving dad of Anthony, Harry, Derek, Elaine, June and Val, also a dearly loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Wednesday January 30. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

HUNT January 18, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. Kath, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, dear aunt of Margaret, Maureen and Margaret and a great-aunt of Andrew and Kevin. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, January 23 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Gregory's Church.

INMAN January 17. Jenny (nee Cartlidge), suddenly, aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of Norman, much loved and loving mother of Trevor, John, Deborah and the late Derek, loving grandmother of Matthew, Rebecca, Amanda, Christopher, Freddy, Wilfred, Cecily, Joshua and Kelly, dearly loved sister of Elsie, Kathleen, Raymond and the late William and Ethel, also a loving mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, followed by private cremation. Floral tributes are welcome or donations in lieu may be left for Church Funds. Always giving herself to others, Jenny's kind and generous nature will be sorely missed by all.

IRVING January 18, in hospital, of Gilesgate. Bill, aged 79 years, son of the late William and Ethel, brother of Vera and Ralph, also uncle, brother-in-law and very dear friend of Malcolm. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 29 at 12.00 noon. Afterwards all welcome to the Grange Foundry, Gilesgate. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham. Plate provided at the Crema-torium.

IVIN January 20 (suddenly in hospital). Ken, aged 73 years, of Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Mary, a loving father of Gary and Neil, also a much loved grandad and brother of Audrey and Jean. Funeral Monday, January 28. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, prior to interment at the North Cemetery.

JAMESON January 20 (suddenly at home), of Lilburn Close, Shildon. Mary, aged 87 years, a beloved wife of the late Richard and a loving mother of Ann. Cremation Tuesday, January 29 at Darlington, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Church Funds, if so desired.

LAYCOCK Harold, aged 88 years, passed away peacefully at home on January 23. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, a much loved father of Robert and Christopher. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 1at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Collection plate at the Crematorium.

LEE January 20, peacefully, in hospital, of Westcott Drive, Durham. Pat aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Amos, dear mam of Stephen and Marion, also a dear gran of Michael and Samantha. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 29 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

MARLEY Joyce January 20. Peacefully at Allington House, Billingham. Joyce, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William, beloved mother of Brian. Service in St. Lukes Church, Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, Wednesday January 30, at 12.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Victoria House, 4 High Chare, Chester-le-Street. DH3 3PX.

MASON January 22, in hospital, of Holly Lodge Nursing Home, Shildon. Kenneth, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Mavis and a dear dad of Keith, Kevin and Peter and father-in-law of Krista and Liz, also a much loved granda of Alex. Cortege leaving residence at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m.

MAUGHAN John Kevin On January 24, on his 47th Birthday. Kevin, a dearly loved son of Bob and Pat (nee Kennedy), dearest dad of Christ-opher, Oliver and Callum, a dear brother of Susan and the late Anthony and Christine, a dear uncle of Hannah and Harry, a respected brother-in-law of Ian, a very dear friend of Yvonne, also a dear nephew and cousin. Cortege to leave Linden Road, Ferryhill at 11.50 a.m. on Thursday, January 31 for funeral service in All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses. Plate provided at back of Church. Peace After Pain

McNEALLY January 21, of Bishop Auckland. Lucy, aged 89 years, dearly loved sister of the late Mary, Margaret, James and John, a much loved aunt of Maureen and Anne, also great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P.

METCALFE January 23, after an illness borne with great dignity, of Relly Close, Broompark Estate. Peter aged 68 years, a dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved son of Gladys and the late Alfred, son-in-law of the late Mary, loving dad of Jayne, Allyson, Andrew and Lee, a dear father- in-law and the greatest grandad in the world to Sophie, Jonty, Charlie, Andrew, Dan, Lexy, Odessa and Killian and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Thursday January 31 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice and the Macmillan Nurses. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.

MOORE January 17, (suddenly, in hospital), of Middlestone Moor. Edith, aged 79 years. A dearly loved mam and grandma. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium tomorrow, Thursday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m. No flowers by request.

MOORE On January 22 (peace-fully in hospital after an illness bravely borne), of Sunnyside, Carperby. Cecil (Cec), aged 74 years, loving husband of Anne, devoted father of David and Alan, much loved father-in-law of Carol and Jane and wonderful grandad to Claire, Robert, Tom, Alaina and Gayle, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth tomorrow Saturday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Cec, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Air Ambulance Services, Aysgarth Methodist Chapel and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation. Rest in Peace

MOORE On January 22 (peacefully in hospital after an illness bravely borne), of Sunnyside, Carperby. Cecil (Cec), aged 74 years, loving husband of Anne, devoted father of David and Alan, much loved father-in-law of Carol and Jane and wonderful grandad to Claire, Robert, Tom, Alaina and Gayle, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Saturday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Cec, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Air Ambulance Services, Aysgarth Methodist Chapel and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation. Rest in Peace

MORTON Jean (nee Hutton) Aged 86 years. Formerly of Easby. Peacefully on January 19, in Alwood-leigh Residential Home, Huddersfield. Widow of Alan, dear mother of David and John and much loved nana. Funeral to take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday January 25, at 10.00 a.m.

MORTON On January 21, peacefully in hospital, of Finnings Avenue, Langley Park. Freda, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bob, loving mam of Anne, Carol and the late Barbara, loving gran of Scott Lee, also a dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, January 25 at 2.00 p.m., interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

MOULDER January 18, peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, in The Beeches Care Home (formerly of Quarrington Hill). Hannah (nee Jackson), aged 87 years, a loving wife of the late Malcolm, a much loved mother of Barry, Anne and George, mother-in-law of Freda, Terry and Lyn, nana of Carolyne, Barry and Rachael, great-nana of Jasmine and sister of Ruby. Cortege leaving daughter's residence on Monday, January 28 at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Cassop Methodist Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.

MOYNIHAN Denise January 24, (suddenly, at peace), of Thornley, (Cork, Irelnad). Denise, (nee Elliott), aged 57 years. Beloved wife of Brendan, a loving mother of Shaun, Lisa, Denise and the lte Fiona, also loving daughter of Freda and the late Den, sister of Gary of Alison. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday January 28. Friends please accept this intimation and meet fro service at 1.30 p.m. All enquires, East Durham Funeral Services. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

NATTRESS January 18, peacefully in hospital, of Framwellgate Moor, formerly of North End, Durham. Cecily (nee Potts), aged 91 years. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 28 at 11.00 a.m.

NEAT January 18, peacefully in her sleep. Eva May, aged 99 years, formerly of The Ridgeway, Darlington wife of the late Bertie, mother of the late Stan, a much loved grandmother of Karen and Kevin, nan-nan of Grace and Alice, also mother-in-law of Mary. Funeral Monday, January 28. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, prior to private cremation at Darlington.

NICHOLSON January 22, peacefully, in Leeming Garth Nursing Home. John, formerly of Brompton, a dearly loved husband of the late Betty, loving father of Andrew and Debbie, grandfather of Christian and Selena. Funeral service to be held in St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Wednesday, January 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.

OWEN January 19, peacefully at home. William Thomas (Bill), aged 63 years, of Melsonby Crescent, Darlington, beloved husband of Val, much loved dad of Tracey, Darren and Mark, dear father-in-law of Phil, Claire and Abi, treasured grandad of Abbie, Lucy and Daniel, loving brother of Val, also brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral Monday, January 28. Would friends please meet at 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses. A plate will be provided at the Crema-torium.

PAGENDAM Audrey Margaret Caroline, in the comfort of her home and in the care of her family on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Devoted wife of the late George Pagendam, proud and much loved mother of Edward, Diana, Charles, Sarah and Charlotte and grandmother of Olivia, Emily and James. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Tuesday, January 29 at 10.30 a.m., followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Herriot Hospice Homecare may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

PARKER January 22, (peacefully, in hospital), of Ash Grove, Spennymoor. Selina, (nee Raisbeck), aged 87 years. A very special mam of John and Richard, a dear mother-in-law of Dorothy, a much loved nana of Tracey and David, Susan and Graeme, Steven and Margaret and a dearly loved great-nana. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Monday for a service at 11.40 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

PAYNE Celia, (nee Vernon) On January 19. Celia, aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Clifton Payne, (Travelling Showman). A much loved mam of Clifton and Kimberley. Funeral service and cremation on Monday January 28, in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel and afterwards at The Marton Hotel and Country Club. Family flowers only please.

QUIGLEY January 18, (peacefully, in hospital), of Osprey Close, Esh Winning. Jack, aged 81 years. Loving husband of Noreen, dear dad of Janyce and Paul, grandad of Elliot and father-in-law of Lynn. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 25, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for, The British Heart Found- ation c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

RICHMOND January 20, in hospital, of Masham (formerly of Bramley). Thomas Harrison, aged 82 years, the much loved husband of Dorothy, dear father of John and Peter, father-in-law of Delia and a devoted grandad of Ben and Jack and a loved brother of Bunty and the late Jennie. Service at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Monday, January 28 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation.

ROBINSON January 19, (peacefully, at home). Ronnie, aged 82 years, of Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Parkhill). Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved father of Peter, father-in-law of Anne, loving grandad of Kate and David, great-grandad of Libby, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Clares Church, Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday January 30, at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations if desired for, The Marie Curie Nurses and Butterwick Hospice may be given to the family. Friends welcome for refreshments at The RAFA Club afterwards.

ROXBY James McLure On January 15, peacefully at home, of Easington. Jim, aged 73 years, a beloved son of the late Joseph and Lily, a much loved brother, dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his residence on Thursday for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 1.00 p.m., prior to a cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.

RUTTER January 19 (peacefully at home) of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon. Carol, aged 41 years, dearly loved partner of Michael, devoted mam of Michael, Catherine, John, Kay, Ryan, Stephanie, Shannon and Emma, also much loved daughter, nana, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 30, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.

SCHOLES Estelle (Stella), of Esh Winning, aged 72 years, died on January 10 of Primary Liver Cancer, peacefully in the University Hospital of North Durham, cared for by the wonderful doctors and nurses on Ward 14. Much loved mother of Jon, Susan and Penny and nana of Enya and Ailsa, also a dearly loved wife of Stafford who will miss her desperately. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 25 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service or sent to N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor. "The fight is o'er, the battle won, Alleluijah!"

SHERRINGTON January 17 (in hospital), of Burnigill, Meadow- field. Edward, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Tuesday January 29 at 1.15 p.m. prior to cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for St. Andrew's church funds.

STEVENSON January 20, suddenly at home. Tom, aged 77 years, late of Hurworth, son of the late William and Margaret, much loved brother of Jim, Jean, Dorothy and the late Connie. Funeral Tuesday, January 29. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

STUBBINGS Florence Mary (Florrie), aged 93 years, formerly of Scorton, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, Richmond on January 14. Beloved wife of the late George, dearest mum of Tony and Dorothy, dear mother-in-law to Laura and Raymond, loving nana of Angela, Stuart and Brian, a special great-gran and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service in Richmond Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 23 at 2.15 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 in church for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Church Funds.

SWAINSTON On January 21, of Darlington. Robert Kenneth (Ken), aged 90 years, re-united with loving wife Nora, dearly loved dad of Judith, father-in-law of Mike and stepfather of Kenneth, Maurice and Norma, also a much loved grandad and special great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, February 1, Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Will be sadly missed

TAYLOR January 21, (peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. John, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey, much loved dad of Keith, devoted grandad of Fiona and Sarah and also a dear brother-in-law of Marion and Ernie. Would friends please meet for service at St. Clares Church, on Thursday January 24, at 12.45 p.m. prior to interment at Durham South Road Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephen son Way, Newton Aycliffe.

THOMPSON January 18, peacefully in hospital. Stan, aged 80 years, of Northallerton, dearly loved husband of Nellie, a loving father of Susan and Megan and a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, January 25 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment.

TRUBY January 20, of Shildon. Teresa (nee Paterson), aged 40 years, beloved wife of Paul, devoted mam of Michael and Anthony, much loved daughter of Ted and Greta, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

WALKER January 21, after a long illness, died at The Hawthorns Nursing Home. John Guy (Jack), aged 71 years of Wingate dearly loved husband of June, a loving father of Ann and John, a dear father-in-law of John and Janet also a devoted granda of Alex, Mark and Amy. Funeral service on Wednesday, January 30 at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses c/o Speckmans Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate.

WARNER On January 21, in Defoe Court Nursing Home, formerly of Shafto House, Newton Aycliffe. Gladys, aged 84 years. Funeral service on Tuesday, January 29 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Enquiries to John Meynell Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 301405.

WAYMAN January 19, in hospital, of Whitehouse Drive, Sedgefield. James (Jim) J.P., aged 75 years, beloved husband of Mavis much loved father of Ashley and Alison, a dearly loved father-in-law of Dawn and loving grandpa of Christopher, Kate, Charlie and Francesca. Funeral Tuesday January 29. Friends please meet for service in St Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations if desired may be given for St Edmund's Church Funds.

WHITE January 19, of Crook. Margaret, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, devoted mam of Chris, dear mother-in-law to the late Doreen, much loved gran of David and Clare, John and Andrea, loving gran gran to James and Daniel, also a very good friend of Dorothy. Will friends please meet for service in Crook St. Andrew's United Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in church for Church Funds.

WHITFIELD Tony of Northallerton, died suddenly at home on January 18, 2008. Aged 76 years. A loving husband of the late Pauline Elizabeth and a very dear father of Lynne and Tracey, a much loved grandad of Christopher, Sarah, Oliver and Rachael. Funeral service will be held at Romanby Meth-odist Chapel on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 1.00 p.m. followed by a family cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimers Society.

WILD Ernest (Ernie) Peacefully at Brierton Lodge Nursing Home on January 17. Ernie, aged 92 years. Formerly of Trimdon. Dearest brother of Dennis and the late Sam, brother-in-law of Chrissie and a much loved uncle of Joy, Rita, Lynne and their families. Service and cremation to take place on Thursday January 24, at 11.40 a.m. in Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool All are welcome, please meet at the crematorium

WILKS January 18. James Douglas, aged 88 years, formerly garage proprietor of Howden-le-Wear. Devoted husband of the late Emily, beloved father of Margaret, Philip and Dorothy, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandfather and great-grandfather, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, January 25, followed by cremation at Durham. By his own request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent to the Air Ambulance, British Legion or Macmillan Nurses or given care of the family.

WINTER January 23, of Eldon Lane. Ethel (nee Bowman), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, devoted mam of David and Janice, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving gran, dear sister of May, also a sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund or the Air Ambulance.

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