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AIREY March 12, peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice, of Darlington. Dennis, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved father of Stephen, Robin and Helen, dear father-in-law of Amanda and Tom, loving grandpa to Elaina and dear brother of Maurice and the late Ronald. Funeral Thursday, March 20. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

ALDWORTH March 17, of Shildon. Olive, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late James, a much loved and loving mam, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., on Thursday, March 20, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.

ASTON William Halliday (Bill), aged 80 years, of Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on March 15. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Betty, much loved dad of Kathleen and the late Elizabeth, dear father-in-law to Michael and loving grandad to Samantha and Lucy. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Thursday, March 20 at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in Brompton-on-Swale Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Parkinson's Disease Society may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors. Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

AVON Darlington Elizabeth S.R.N. C.M., aged 95 years, peacefully on March 13 in The Gardens Care Home (former Matron of St. Cuthbert's Church of England Children's Home, Past President and Honorary Member of Soroptimist International Town's Women's Guild and Darlington Women's Club). Loving daughter of the late Francis and Hannah Avon of Easington Village, dearly loved sister of Jessie and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday March 20. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Black-well, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for the Church of England Children's Society care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

BEAUMONT Jeffrey On March 17, 2008, aged 60 years, after an illness borne with dignity and courage, of Bishop Auckland. Devoted husband of Vivianne, adored dad to Gillian and Mandy, best friend and father-in-law to Martin, a devoted grandad to Marc, Lewis and Matthew Jack, also a much loved son of the late Jack and Lily and brother to the late John. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. A light has gone out of our lives. Will friends please meet for service at Central Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, March 25 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment. After the service all are invited for refreshment at Bishop Auckland General Hospital Social Club. Flowers are welcome or, if preferred, donations to the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, c/o Mrs. G. Rowell, 30 Holdforth Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6DG.

BILLINGHAM March 19 (suddenly, at home), of Croxdale. William (Bill), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Rita, dearly loved dad of Kevin and Kath, Rita and Adrian, much loved grandy to Simon, Sarah, Jenny and Alex and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sunderland Bridge Friday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Croxdale Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "Great North Air Ambulance Service" Northumberland Wing, The Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington DL1 5NQ.

BROWN Denis George, aged 80 years, of Richmond, former Drum Major, The Green Howards, died peacefully at Maple Lodge, Scotton on March 17. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia and the late Evelyn, much loved dad of Jimmy, Alma, John, Robert, Carol and Roy, father-in-law to Maggie, Brian, Ivy, Karen, David and Joanne, a loving grandad and great-grandad, dearest brother to Bill and Madge, brother-in-law to Sandy, Keith, Peggy and Kay and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, March 28 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for The Green Howards Association may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

BROWN March 16 (suddenly, at home) in Shildon. Margaret, aged 62 years. Beloved wife of James (Jim), devoted mother of Ian, Paul, Andrew and the late Deborah. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 9.45 a.m. on Wednesday March 26 followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for The Air Ambulance. Margaret will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

BROWN On March 15, of Church Road, Trimdon Village. Margaret (nee Spence), aged 81 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late John Edward, a dearly loved mam of Thomas, John and Margaret, a dear mam-in-law of Anne, Doff and Martin, also a devoted grandma of Jason, Simon, Leanne, Debbie and Lee, great-grandma of Jessica, Sarah, Ruth, Simon, Millie and Ava. Friends please meet on Wednesday March 26 10.30 a.m. for service at St Mary Magdalene Church. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Royal British Legion. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (01429) 883883.

BURNHAM March 15, of River View, Willington. Arthur Parkinson, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Vera, devoted dad of Arthur, Debra and the late Michael, loving father-in-law of Alyson, Linda and Roy, a much loved and loving grandad of Rachel, Stacey, Ross, Helen and Christopher, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and friend to many. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, March 20 at 2.30 p.m. Interment to follow. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Black Horse Inn.

CARSWELL March 13, 2008. (Peacefully in hospital). Winifred (Winnie), aged 82 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy), much loved mam of Christine and Paul, mother-in-law to John and Lynne, dearly loved nana to Matthew and Aidan. Funeral Tuesday March 25. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Spinal Injury Unit, James Cook Hospital.

CLARK March 14 (peacefully, in St. Teresa's Hospice). Jackie, aged 55 years, of Darlington. A darling wife of Ken, an irreplaceable mam of Philip, Paul and Jennie, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral Tuesday March 25. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

COATES March 17 (suddenly, at home) of Lowes Barn Bank, Durham City. Elsie, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Bill, a loving mother to Michael and Robin, mother-in-law of Jill and Joan, a proud gran to Michael, Paul, Jonathan, Jane and Zoe, also a great-grandma to Jade and Jake. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 26, at 10.30 a.m.

COCKAYNE March 14, of Ferryhill. William Troup, aged 91 years, the loving and much loved husband of Annie (Nancy), loving father of Yvonne, Brian and Lynda, dear grandad of Lisa, Kevin, Michael and Michelle, great-grandad of Olivia, Charlotte, Emily, Mark, Emma and Craig. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday, March 25 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. A much loved husband who will be missed dearly as we have never been apart.

COUSINS On March 18, suddenly, of Alder Park, Brandon. Graham, aged 46 years, beloved husband of the late Lolita, loving dad of Lucy, Gareth, Craig and Vicky, a dear son of Ray and a dear brother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 25 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes U.K. may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield Club afterwards.

CRANG Nana, now you have gone my world has fallen apart. There's always one thing though, you will be always in my heart. I will miss you so much. Your broken hearted granddaughter Victoria and Scott xxx 381 Great-Nana Crang, nah night Nanny Crang. Sweet dreams. I love you. Your little princess Kathleen-Ann xxx

CRANG Nanna How fortunate we are that in our hearts we keep forever the memories of those we love and the time we shared together. May we always feel the warm embrace of loving memories and hear happy echoes of good times we shared together. Nannight, God Bless. Katrina and Aidan. xx

CROFT Peter Alan aged 57 years of Middleton Tyas, died peacefully in hospital on March 15, surrounded by his family and after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Middleton Tyas on Saturday, March 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Ward 41, Darlington Memorial Hospital may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.

CURRY March 12, of Ferryhill. Alan, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Bell (nee Oliver), loving dad of Margaret and son-in-law John, much loved grandad of Andrew, Emma, Peter and Emma and great-grandad of Keira. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, March 20 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

DENHAM Joseph (Joe), aged 89 years, of Esperley Lane, Cockfield, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital on March 17. Dearly loved husband of Jennie and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Thursday, March 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Mary's Church, Cockfield or if preferred, donations for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.

DICKS March 7, of Darlington. Paul Joseph, aged 51 years. Funeral service on Thursday March 27, 9.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.

DOCHERTY March 13 (suddenly in Richardson Hospital), of 41 Leekworth Gardens, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Audrey, aged 73 years, dearly loved wife of the late Gerard, much loved mam of Julie, Teresa and Danny, much loved nana of Andrew, Craig, Amanda, Gerard and Penny and mother-in-law of Eric, Peter and Susan. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Saturday, March 22 at 1.30 p.m., to be followed by interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only; donations may be made in church for the Salvation Army and the Great North Air Ambulance.

DRY On March 15, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Rosemond, aged 85 years, of Darlington. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, March 26. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA or The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8NP.

ELLIS Suddenly on March 15, of Sedgefield. Gladys Mary, aged 90 years, formerly Fox, a treasured and devoted mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 10.40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be made to the Air Ambulance, c/o the family or at Fishburn W.M.C. where all are invited for refreshment after this service.

FAILL Tommy on March 18, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, aged 87 years, of Macbeth Walk, Horden. Dearest husband of Shirley (nee Coatman), adored dad of Pat, Bridget, Theresa, Tom and Fiona, also a dear father-in-law and a devoted granda and great-granda Tommy. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for a Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Horden at 12.00 noon, prior to interment in Thorpe Road Ceme-tery, Horden. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. May perpetual light shine upon him, O Lord. Yours eternally, my love forever 'till we meet again. Shirley and family

FLEETHAM March 14 (suddenly, at home), of Spennymoor. Brenda (nee Cheeseman) aged 63 years, a beloved wife of Harry, a much loved mother of Carol and Shirley, a devoted nan of Natalia, a loving mother-in-law of Allan and Christopher and a dear sister. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 25 at 11.00 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Ferryhill. Sadly missed by all

FLEMING Jeffrey Thomas March 12, aged 61 years, as the result of an accident in South Africa (formerly of Darlington). Will be loved and missed by family and friends.

FOSTER March 12, of Spenny-moor. Ivy (nee Walker), aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late Fred, dearly beloved mother of Neil and David, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, March 27 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the British Legion c/o the family.

FROST Dennis, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara and a loving father to daughter Joanne and step-father to Trevor and Steven, also a treasured twin brother of Audrey. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research. Service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday March 20, at 3.00 p.m.

GASKIN On March 18, peacefully in hospital. Cyril, aged 87 years, of Darlington. Beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Anthony, Frances and Pauline, loving grandad of Nicci and Rachel. Funeral Thursday March 27. Would friends please meet for a Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church, Darlington at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Christian Aid for Overseas Development (C.A.F.O.D.) c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

GREEN March 19, of Priory Gardens, Willington. Alma, aged 82 years, beloved wife of James, loving mother and mother-in-law of Glynis and Andrew, devoted grandma to Maxwell and Todd, a dear sister and sister-in-law of Bram and Jean, also a much loved auntie to Lynn, Carol and Claire. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Friday, March 28 at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at the Chapel Hall.

HALTON Phyllis of Park Avenue, Coxhoe, also Bowburn Nursing Home, died March 14, 2008, aged 86 years, a much loved wife of the late Jimmy. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 26 at 9.30 a.m. You will remain forever in our hearts. Elizabeth, Jim and Lisa.

HARRISON Kenneth William (Ken) Aged 75 years. Died peacefully, at home in Thirsk in Kathleen's loving arms on March 16, following a long illness. A dearly loved husband, uncle, brother-in-law and son-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Jame's Green Methodist Church, Thirsk on Tuesday March 25, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Herriot Hospice Homecare.

HARTE Francis Joseph (Frank), aged 42 years, of Catterick Garrison, former Corporal, 8 Transport Regiment, died suddenly at home on March 17. Dearly loved husband of Carol and much loved dad of Frankie. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Wednesday, March 26 at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for SSAFA or The Royal British Legion may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Rest in Peace

HEANEY Newton Aycliffe March 15, after a short illness. Alma (nee World), aged 63 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mam of Kev and the late Paul, dear mother-in-law of Mandy and nanna of Chad. Funeral Wednesday, March 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Floral tributes or donations in lieu for the Macmillan Nurses will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. No dark clothing by request.

HIRD Peacefully on March 15, at Springfield Care Home. Betty, aged 91 years, formerly of Ingleton, beloved wife of the late Joe, dearest mum of Colin, dear mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and loved by all the family. Funeral Wednesday, March 26. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Ingleton at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation in Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

HOLBORN (nee Furness) On March 18, peacefully in hospital. Betty, aged 87 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of Reg and a dear sister of William, James, Fred, Rose and the late Emma. Funeral Friday, March 28. Would friends please meet for service in St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery.

HORNER On March 15 (in hospital), of 35 Hargill, Harmby (formerly of Coverdale). Thomas Stephen 'Steve', aged 63 years, beloved son of the late Thomas and Alice Horner, dearly loved brother of Stan, Pam and Trish and a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, March 20 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Harmby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Leukaemia Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

HOWE - POWERS On March 13, of West Cornforth. Baby Keaton, born asleep to his loving parents Kayleigh and Alex, a much loved great-grandson, grandson, nephew and cousin. Would friends please meet in Holy Trinity Church Tuesday for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by a private interment in the Churchyard.

HUDSON March 15, of Chestnut Avenue, Ferryhill. Thomas (Tommy), aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Olwen, much loved dad of Anne, Paul, Linda and her partner Dave, a loving grandad of Gavin and Dale, great-grandad of Ava. Friends please meet for service in Ferryhill Village Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, March 26 at 2.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

ICETON Mary On March 12, peacefully in hospital. Mollie, aged 91 years, of Sedgefield. Much loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Pam and Ken, mother-in-law to Pam and Phil, also a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Wednesday March 19 at 11.30 a.m., prior to private cremation. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Sedgefield Community Hospital.

JACKSON Leslie Garnett Aged 81 years. Passed away peacefully at his home in Wragby, Lincolnshire on March 16, 2008. Dearly loved and loving husband of Joan and the late Freda, dear father of Philip and Gordon, father-in-law of Valerie, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday March 26, at 11.40 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations in memory if so desired made payable to St. Thomas Church Tower Appeal may be sent to, J. Marshall Funeral Directors, 49-51 Queen Street, Market Rasen. LN8 3EN.

JACOMB Doreen Died peacefully in University Hospital March 10, aged 92 beloved wife of the late Syd. Much loved and sadly missed by her loving sons Peter and Colin, grandchildren Andrew, Linda, Becky and Clare and great grandchildren. the funeral took place on March 18.

JAMES On March 16, of Church Hill, Crook. Vera, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph, a dearly loved mother of Jean and mother-in-law of Stuart, also a loving grandmother of Sean and Jade, a very dear sister of Jean, Robbie and Jim, also sister-in-law of Jim, Ellen, Pauline, Ronnie and Grace and a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, March 27 at 2.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

KINNEAVY March 16, in Ventress Nursing Home, Darlington. Thomas, in his 94th year. Sadly missed by Mary, Tom and families. Requiem Mass St. Augustine's R.C. Church on Wednesday March 26, at 10.30 a.m.

LINSLEY Jean, aged 80 years, of Greystones, Copley, died peacefully at home March 17. Dearly loved wife of Vernon, much loved mother of the late John and loving nana to John, Barry and Lucinda. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Thursday March 27, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.

LINSLEY Jean, aged 80 years, of Greystones, Copley, died peacefully on March 17. Dearly loved wife of Vernon, much loved mother of the late John and loving nana to John, Barry and Lucinda. Funeral arrangements later.

LOCK March 16, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital. Frank, in his 88th year, of Thornley. Much loved father of Frank, Derick, Margaret and Maureen, also a dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda and great-great-granda. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday, March 26 for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery.

LYE March 19, in the care of Redworth House, Shildon. Thomas (Tom) aged 84 years, of St. Helens Auckland. Life long love of Edna, devoted dad of Tommy, Shelley, the late Maureen, Terry and baby Thomas, also a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helens at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday March 27, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.

MADDISON On March 16, of Hopper Terrace, Trimdon Grange. George, aged 69 years, a dearly beloved husband of Susannah (nee Oswald) and a much loved dad of Susan, David and George, also a dearest and devoted granda and great-granda of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, March 20 at 10.15 a.m. for service at the Methodist Chapel, Trimdon Grange, interment to follow at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director, Trimdon Colliery. Tel (01429) 883883.

MAIS March 12, at Riverview Care Home, Darlington. Sybil Waddington, aged 91 years, daughter of the late Waddington and Frances Mais and will be sadly missed by her cousins and their families. Funeral Wednesday, March 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation.

McLANE Framwellgate Moor On March 11, suddenly. Ruth (nee Punton), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, a loving partner of Joe, a devoted mam of Frank, Elva, Edith and Leonard, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will be sadly missed by all the family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at the Ebenezer Methodist Church, Framwellgate Moor on Wednesday, March 19 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

McLOUGHLIN Suddenly on March 14, of Cochrane Mews, Ushaw Moor. Kevin, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Madeline, much loved dad of Julie and Geraldine, father-in-law of Michael and the late Eric, a loving grandad to Jonathan and Bridie and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for funeral service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Thursday March 20, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the church yard. Friends welcome for refreshments in the church hall afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for The Catholic Club Building Fund. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.

McSKIMMING On March 12, suddenly at home, of Darlington. David John (Johnny Mac), aged 57 years, much loved husband of Linda, very dear dad of Jimmy, Holly and Andrea. Cortege leaving Hargreave Terrace at 10.50 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

MERCER March 11, 2008 (suddenly, at home). Martin, aged 54 years of Darlington. Much loved son of Jennie and the late George. Funeral Tuesday March 25. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

METCALFE On March 17, suddenly at home. Maurice, aged 71 years, of Darlington, formerly of Newton Lane. Much loved dad of Carol, Julie and Gary, father-in-law of John, loved grandad of Joshua and Megan. Funeral Wednesday, March 26. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m., prior to cremation.

MITCHELL Lucy, late of Romanby, Northallerton died on March 16, 2008, aged 85 years. Funeral at Middlesbrough Crematorium at 1.00 pm on Thursday, March 27. No flowers by request. Any donations in memory of Lucy may be sent direct to Herriot Hospice Homecare, Zetland House, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton DL6 1JG.

ODDY Trimdon Village Jennie Oddy, aged 89 years, died peacefully in the North Tees General Hospital on Monday, March 10. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Oddy, beloved mother of sons Paul and Terry and stepdaughters Jean and Ina, cherished grandmother of Jacqueline, Pauline, Michael, Andrew and Gary and great-grandmother of Karl, Laura, Andrew, Jack, Laura, Katie and John. Funeral service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 19 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium. No flowers - Donations will be appreciated for Cancer Research.

OUTHWAITE March 15 (suddenly in hospital), of Spenny-moor. William (Bill), aged 74 years, beloved son of the late Bill and Annie, a dearly loved brother of Ray, Janet and the late Mary and Robin and a loving uncle and great-uncle. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday, March 20 for a service and committal at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for the "British Heart Found-ation".

POLLITT Ivor, of Scorton (formerly of Northaller-ton), died peacefully on March 16 aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Eva, also a loving uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 25 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.

PORTER March 12, 2008, peacefully in Barrington Lodge Care Home. Sydney, aged 81 years, formerly of Middlestone Moor. Beloved husband of the late Iris, loving dad to Betty, treasured grandad to Julie and Lynda, much loved great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Will be greatly missed. Funeral Thursday, March 20. Would friends please meet 9.30 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.

PORTER March 14 (peacefully at home, Leyland), formerly of Barnard Castle. Doris, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Edgar, much loved mam of Betty and the late Audrey, dear mother-in-law and gran. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, March 28 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church or at the Crematorium Chapel to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale). My heart has been torn, I miss you so Mam. We all miss you deeply our wonderful Gran. No card left unturned, you've played your last ace, carried up by the angels into God's warm embrace. We live on divided, left with half a heart. Till we meet again, never to part. Your wonderful example will fill all our days, yet what would we give, for just one more gaze.

POTTS On March 18, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness. David, aged 71 years, of Swainby, dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of Jackie, father-in-law of Chris and a loving grandad of Aaron and Lewis. Private family cremation to take place, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Holy Cross Church, Swainby on Friday, March 28 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Mowbray Suite and the Ainderby Ward at the Friarage Hospital.

PRESTED March 16 (peacefully, at home) of Whitwell Court, Gilesgate. Ellen, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late George Robert, a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday March 20, at 3.00 p.m. followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery.

PRICE Granda Bob, Goodnight God Bless. Lindsey, Matt, Anthony, Louise, Philip, Sarah, Chloe, Courtney, Neave, Ben and Chanel. Missed and loved always.

PRICE Robert (Bob) March 19 (after an illness borne with great courage and dignity) of Shotton Colliery (formerly Trimdon). Bob, aged 69 years. Dearly beloved husband of Norma, much loved dad of Kevin and Paul, father-in-law of Denise and Sharon, also a proud grandad and great-grandad. Interment Shotton church yard Wednesday March 26. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, The MacMillan Nurses. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

PRITCHETT Jean (formerly Moore, nee Conkerton), on March 18, 2008, of Darlington aged 78 years died peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Formerly of Trimdon Village and Shildon. Beloved wife of Bill Pritchett, loving mother of Julie, mother-in-law of Charles, devoted nana of Lucy and step-mother of Cathie and David, step-nana of Andrew and Alex and beloved wife of late husband Bill. Sadly missed by family and friends. Friends please meet at Holy Family R.C. Church, Cockerton at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday March 27, followed by cremation at 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Ward 44, Darlington Memorial Hospital. Rest In Peace

PROUDFOOT Wilfred, born and raised in Shildon, sadly passed away on March 12, 2008, aged 69 years. Will be brought home for burial in Shildon Cemetery on Thursday, March 20 at 12.00 noon. He will be at the Chapel of Rest in Shildon from Wednesday afternoon for people to pay their last respects to him. Enquiries to: Bishop Auckland Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auck-land, County Durham DL14 9AS. Tel: (01388) 603525.

RICHARDSON March 17, peacefully at home in Shildon. Lawrence (Larry), aged 77 years, beloved husband of Mary, dearest dad of Vanda, father-in-law to Peter and dear granda of Kayleigh. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Marie Curie Cancer Care, a plate is provided at the crematorium.

RIDLEY March 16, peacefully, of Shelley Terrace, Chilton. Albert, aged 76 years, most dearly loved husband of Joyce, a much loved dad of Robert, Barbara, Carol, Susan and the late Gillian, a cherished grandad of Peter, Leanne, Kelly, Daniel, Cheryl, Lisa, Andrew, Sarah, Christopher, Sophia, Aidan, Zara and the late Hannah and a dearest brother and father-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Windlestone Methodist Chapel on Thursday, March 27 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

RIDLEY March 14, peacefully in hospital. Doreen Isabella, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrie and loving mother of John, Lawrence and Tony, also a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral Thursday, March 20. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m., prior to cremation.

SAWDON March 19, peacefully at home, in Romanby, Northallerton. Margaret, dearly loved wife of Alan loving mother of Alison and dearest grandma to Cathy. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday March 27 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Care U.K.

SHUTT Robert, aged 63 years of Richmond, died peacefully at home on March 17, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn and a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday March 27, at 1.30 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Vict oria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.

SMITH David, aged 62 years. Peacefully, at home in Richmond on March 14. Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved dad of Andrew, Kevin and Sharon and treasured grandad to Christopher, Chloe and Isabel. Private family funeral.

SMITH Dorothy Of High West Road, Crook. Died February 19, 2008. Loved and missed by daughter Susan, son-in-law John and granddaughter Amy. A memorial service will be held at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 2.00 p.m., to which all family and friends are invited.

SMITH March 13, in hospital, of Whitehouse Drive, Sedge field. Irene Margaret, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Philip, mother-in-law of Linda, much loved gran of Richard and Amanda-Jane and great-gran of Olivia and Rebecca. Funeral Tuesday, March 25. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.

SMITH March 18, of Howlish Hall, late of Leeholme. Emma, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved and loving mam of Bill, Vernon and Carole, mother-in-law of Rita, Vera and Geoffrey, loving nanna of Mandy, Vernon and Susan and great-nanna of Aidan, Ewan, Steven and Ryan, also a loving friend of Cyril. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church Coundon at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday March 26, followed by cremation at Durham

SMITH On March 17, peacefully, in hospital, of Auckland Road, Ferryhill. Cecil, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Nancy, loving and devoted dad of Irene, Allan and Pat and a dearest grandad of Stephanie. Cortege leaving residence at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only

STEPHENSON Richard (Dick) March 15, 2008. A great man who was really loved and will always be remembered and never forgotten. He would do anything for anyone, a true gentleman. All our love Richard, Angie, Charlie, Syd and James Roken.

STEPHENSON March 15, of St. Helens Auckland. Richard (Dick), aged 81 years, beloved husband of Betty and the late Joyce, devoted dad of Jeffrey, Carole, Anne and Julie, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to the family or sent direct to Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Coronary Care Unit, if so desired.

TAYLOR March 15, of Laurel Crescent, Trimdon Colliery. Nora (nee Hart), aged 86 years. A dearly beloved wife of the late Stanley Edwin and a much loved mam of Pat, Kenneth, Dennis and Glynis, also a dear mam-in-law and a dearest and devoted nana to all the grandchildren. Friends please meet on Tuesday March 25, for service and cremation 10.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to, Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel: (01429) 883883.

TAYLOR Peacefully in hospital on March 14. Jeffrey, aged 53 years, of Evenwood. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Pauline, dearest dad of Melissa and Stephanie, father-in-law to Gary and Ben, a loving granda to Drew, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 2.45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, followed by cremation at Darlington.

TEMPLE June Susan, aged 67 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on March 15, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Mike, much loved mother of Phil and Carole and loving grandma to Dan and Jason. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 25 at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Relief may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. The family's preference is for no sombre clothing.

THEAKSTON March 18, of Bishop Auckland. Ethel Hall (Betty), aged 92 years, devoted wife of Fred, also a dear aunt. A private family service is to be held.

THOMPSON March 18, of Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery. Sydney, aged 83 years. A dearly beloved husband of the late Mary Edith (nee Oliver) and a much loved dad of Sidney and Dianne, a dear father-in-law of Maureen and Frank, also a dearest granda and great-granda of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday March 27, for service 10.00 a.m. at St. Saviour's Church. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 5862136.

THOMPSON March 19, peacefully after a short illness, of Darlington (formerly of Burnie Gardens, Shildon). Christine, aged 59 years, beloved daughter of the late Edna and Chris Thompson and a much loved aunt of Susan and Roger, Ken and Wendy and will be sadly missed by her friends and wonderful carers. Funeral Friday, March 28. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.

VASEY March 14, in hospital, of High Hamsterley Road, Hamsterley Mill. George, beloved husband of Freda, devoted dad of Barry, dearest brother of Alice and the late Vera and a very dear uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. James' Church, Burnopfield on Wednesday March 26 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only, with donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.

VICKERS March 18, peacefully at home with her family, in Bishop Auckland. Cecilia (nee Stubbs), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late John Batey, devoted and much loved mother of Susan and the late Pauline, a much loved nana and great-gran, also a dear mother-in-law of Kenny. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.

WALKER March 18, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital. Ken, of Osmotherley, dearly loved husband of Josephine, loving father of Anthony and the late Susan, dearest grandad of Aaron, Liam, Hayden and Sherice. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley on Thursday March 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital. Friends please meet at Church.

WALTERS March 15 (peacefully, in hospital) of Shildon. Gladys. A dearly beloved wife of Reginald and a dearly loved mother to Barry, also a much loved and loving sister of the late Eva Graham. A private service to take place at Durham Crematorium.

WALTON March 18, of Leeholme. Isabella (Isa) aged 63 years dearly beloved wife of Brian, a much loved and loving mam of Marie, Valerie, Gary, Ian and the late Darren also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon at 10.00 a.m on Friday, March 28, followed by cremation at Durham.

WASS March 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Keats Road, Chilton. Margaret (nee Parrott), aged 81 years, beloved wife of John Edward, a dearly loved mum of Janet and Gabriel and much loved nan of Martin. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.

WATSON On March 17, peacefully at Tenlands Care Home, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Phyllis, aged 88 years beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of the late Adrian. Service and committal at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Thursday, March 27.

WHITAKER Kenneth Ramsay (Ken), aged 84 years, of Darlington, formerly of Skeeby, on March 12, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Muriel, much loved father of Shirley, Yvonne and Peter, a very dear brother of Christine and a loving grandfather, brother-in-law and father-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 25 at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Stroke Association.

WILDON March 18, peacefully, in Hundens Park Care Home. Alf aged 81 years, of Northallerton. Dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Susan, Sylvia and James and a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, March 26 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Care U.K.

WILLIAMS March 12, of Ferryhill. Anne (Nancy), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, a dear sister, aunt and friend of many. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at All Saints' RC Church Ferryhill on Wednesday, March 26 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments in the Church Hall. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be left at the Church for children's charities.

WILLIAMS Victor James, formerly of Hudswell, much loved son of the late Jack and Rose, devoted partner of Dot, darling brother of Linda, Teeny, Bill, Chris and Sue and dearly loved uncle to Michael, Sharon, Janet, Richard, Justin, Helen, Kerry and Emma, taken from us so very suddenly on Friday March 14, 2008, aged 57 years. The funeral service and burial will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Hudswell near Richmond on Wednesday March 26, 2008 at 1.00 p.m. Friends and all who knew Vic will be very welcome. Please meet at the church. To honour his memory and in preference to flowers please plant a tree or make a donation to The Woodland Trust or The National Trust care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.

WILLOUGHBY March 12, suddenly, of Bedale. Richard (Dick), aged 56 years, dearly loved husband of Janice, loving father of Emma and Sarah and devoted grandad of Abigail-Rose. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, March 20 at 1.30 p.m.

YOUNG March 13, of Westgate, late of West Hartlepool. David, aged 72 years, dearly beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Julie, Nicholas and Sheldon, father-in-law to Paul and Toni, also a much missed grandfather of Charlotte and Samuel. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the R.N.L.I., a plate is provided at the crematorium.

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