Death notices in The Northern Echo between March 3 and March 10

A total of 51 messages have been posted this week for people in the area who have died recently.

After a loved one dies, a family will often share the obituary to tell people about their life and death.

As they are shared publicly, they provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Grace HALL

HALL (Formerly East Butsfield) On 26th February, peacefully in Abigail Lodge, Grace aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Forster, loving mam of Simon and Rosalind, a dear granny, great-granny... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Betty BIELBY

BIELBY Betty On the 13th February peacefully in The Friarage Hospital, Betty, in her 86th year of Nether Silton. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff and a loving mum, mother-in-law, nana and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ian Robert HEUGH

HEUGH Suddenly on 28th February 2023, at home in Constable Burton of Harmby Scrap Yard. Ian Robert aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Julie, loving dad of Christopher and Wayne, grandad of Chloe, Josh,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Gordon BAINBRIDGE

BAINBRIDGE Passed away peacefully on Friday 17th February, Gordon, aged 79 years from Crook. Beloved husband of Barbara, dearly loved dad to Trudy and Tina and a dear friend of Trudy's partner Paul... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Paula Jane HILLARY

HILLARY 19th February suddenly, Paula Jane of Shildon aged 60 years. Beloved daughter of the late Millie and Bob. Also a very dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and good friend. Will family... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Frank THURSTON

THURSTON Frank Passed away peacefully at home in Eppleby on Sunday 19th February 2023, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving dad of David, Mark and John, much loved father-in-law, grandad,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Nicholson

NICHOLSON David Edward Age 64, after a long illness, born with great courage. Beloved son of June and the Late Douglas. Died 18th February 2023 at his home in Clacton- on Sea, Essex, late of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David OUGHTON

OUGHTON David of Spennymoor, peacefully at home, with family by his side on the 21st February, aged 68 years. Dearly beloved husband to Jill, a much loved dad of Kate and partner Jamie. A dear brother... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Geoffrey BELL

BELL Geoffrey Geoff passed away peacefully, on 13th February at The Grange Care Home, aged 87 years. Loving husband of Jane. Much loved father, grandfather and stepfather. Would family and friends... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Mary RAINE

RAINE (nee Paterson) 22nd February, with her loving daughter Karen at her side. Mary of Willington aged 83 years. Dear wife of the late Dougie. A cherished mam to Karen. A very dear sister to Jean and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Lynn LEATHERS

LEATHERS Sherburn Village Suddenly at home on 22nd February aged 65 years Lynn (nee Roberts). Dearly beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mam of Ashleigh. Loving mother-in-law of Daniel. Adored nana of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ernest Sedgwick

SEDGWICK Ernest As the proverb says..... 'Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away'. Ernie sadly passed away on Saturday 18th February 2023, aged 101. He will be missed by all the family and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Trevor Jones

JONES Trevor Suddenly but peacefully in hospital on 17th February 2023, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Pauline, dearly loved father of Simon and Claire, brother of Vernon and grandfather to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Susan Hall

HALL Susan of Crook passed away on 20th February aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Mark, Phillip and Leanne, devoted nan of Joseph also dear sister of Jane. Friends please... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Diana BUCKLE

BUCKLE Diana Died peacefully in hospital on 2nd February 2023, aged 69 years. Much loved daughter of the late George and Rita Buckle, and sister of the late Judith, a very dear cousin and friend to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Charles Quentin Elliot

ELLIOTT Charles Quentin of Durham City, passed after battling a long illness on 21 February. Charles is now reunited with his beloved wife Elizabeth. Devoted father to Karen and Sandra. Cherished... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Dorothea Anne ENGLISH

ENGLISH Dorothea Anne (nee Gallagher) On 20th February, suddenly at home, Dot aged 78 years of Darlington. Beloved mam of Debbie and Ian, mother-in-law of Darren and Tracey, loving grandma of Lauren,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Brian PHILLIPS

PHILLIPS On 27th February peacefully in hospital, Brian, aged 72. A loving husband to Renee and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sadly missed by all friends and family. Funeral to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Brian JOHNSON

JOHNSON 21st February, suddenly but peacefully, Brian aged 71 years of Shildon, loving dad of Jannine, devoted granda of Brandon and a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service on... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Anne PARKINSON

PARKINSON (nee Watson) Anne died at home in Darlington on 15th February 2023. A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Anne will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A funeral service to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Dorothy DIXON

DIXON Dorothy 21st February 2023, peacefully at Connaught Court Care Home, York, aged 106 years, Dorothy Dixon of Ripon, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Susan and Robert,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Arthur RUTHERFORD

RUTHERFORD Arthur On 21st February, of Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Arthur, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ann and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Leila WISEMAN

WISEMAN Leila Late of Bongaree, Queensland, Australia formerly of Stockton on Tees. Passed away on Saturday 25th February 2023 Aged 88 years. Much loved Husband to David, loving Mother, Mother In-Law,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret Kerr

KERR 18th February Margaret aged 86 years of Coundon, beloved wife of David, devoted mam to Janice and Elizabeth, much loved and loving nan to Louise and her partner Jon, dear mother-in-law to Trevor... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Robert Suddes

SUDDES David Robert aged 77 years. Passed peacefully on 25th February of Spennymoor. Beloved Husband of Pamela. A much loved Dad of Hilary and Peter, father-in-law of John and Jenny and a devoted... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret Currie

CURRIE Margaret On 25th February, peacefully, Margaret aged 71 years of Darlington. Beloved wife of Cliff, much loved mam of Michael, Andrew, Jonathan, Becky, Daniel, Owen and Ryan, also a loving... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Dorothy Smith

SMITH Dorothy (Nee Aldworth) of Shildon, aged 73 years, peacefully in the care of Durham Hospital. Former wife of the late Tony, and devoted partner to Danny. Beloved mother, grandmother, and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Ryan HARLAND

HARLAND (Gilesgate) On 26th February suddenly at home David Ryan aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Lee, John and Karon, brother to Phillip, also a dearly loved grandad.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Harold Cairns

CAIRNS Harold of Cassop passed away peacefully on 5th March aged 71 years. Much loved son of the late Tommy and Nellie, beloved husband of the late Vera also a loving brother, brother in law, uncle... click here to read more or pay tribute 

George MERCER

MERCER George Edward of Darlington, passed away peacefully on 28th February aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Peter and Carolyn, also a loving grandfather of Amy,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

James Irvine

IRVINE James "Jim" James " Jim" Irvine has sadly passed away. Loving father, grandad, brother, uncle and dear friend to many. Would all family and friends attend the Celebration of Jim's Life at Maple... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Elizabeth COLLINGWOOD

COLLINGWOOD We are deeply saddened to announce our beloved mam Elizabeth (Betty nee Richardson) passed away peacefully at Darlington Memorial Hospital, 18th February. The wife of the late Robert,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alan Black

BLACK Alan Alan aged 81 died peacefully at home in Heighington. Dearly loved husband of Maureen and much loved father of Paula and the late Robert, father-in-law of Richard. A proud and devoted... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Rita LAWSON

LAWSON Rita (Nee Sherrington) Peacefully at Darlington Manor Care Home, on 2nd March, aged 92. Reunited with her beloved husband, Myles. Much loved mam of Graham and John, dear mother in law of Doreen... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Thomas Wilkes

WILKES Thomas Blackburn LOW PITTINGTON In loving memory of Thomas, who passed away peacefully on 16th February 2023 aged 96. Beloved husband of Valerie, father of Colin and Karen, David and Jackie and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Harry Condron

CONDRON Harry (Jock) of Shildon passed away peacefully, on March 1st aged 92 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret. A much loved dad, grampa, and great-grampa, father-in-law and friend to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan DIXON

DIXON Newton Aycliffe 22nd February, peacefully in the loving care of Bethany House. Joan (nee Hope) aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, a beloved mam, grandma and great-grandma. Sadly... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Christine PEART

PEART (nee Fenwick) Christine, peacefully 24th February, aged 72 years of Bishop Auckland. A devoted sister to Brenda and Bob, much loved and loving mam to Julie, Keith and Paul, a dear nana, aunt,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joyce Degnan

DEGNAN Joyce 4th March, Joyce aged 84 years of Darlington. Much loved wife of Colin, dearly loved mam of Stephen and Carol, Beverley and Allison also a treasured grandma to Rachel, Paolo and Thomas.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Vera May Wilson

WILSON Vera May February 22nd peacefully in hospital surrounded by loved ones. Vera May of Newton Aycliffe, aged 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Harry. A loving and much loved Mother to the late... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Philip Magurn

MAGURN On 17th February peacefully in Oak Lodge Care Home, Darlington. Philip aged 92 years late of Bensham Road, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Betty also a much loved dad, grandad and great... click here to read more or pay tribute 

William Dennis Wilkinson

WILKINSON William Dennis (Willie) Of Mains House Farm, Barnard Castle, passed away peacefully in the Manor House on 2nd March. Age 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Glennis. Loving father to Julie,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

ANTHONY JAMES MULHALL

MULHALL Anthony James 16/06/48 - 28/02/23 Passed away peacefully. Private cremation at South Road Crematorium 11:30am 16th March. Live screening at Durham City Rugby Club 11:30am. Family will join... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Winifred Bowron

BOWRON (née Courtney) Winifred 'Wyn' of Witton Gilbert On February 16th aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of George. Loving mother of Ann and John. Sister to Barbara. Mother-in-law of Eddie and Megan... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret WHEATLEY

WHEATLEY 23rd February, peacefully, Margaret (nee Trowels) aged 98 years of Coundon, loving wife of the late Stan, dearly loved mam of Paul and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Anne and Jan, also a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan ROBINSON

ROBINSON Joan (formerly of Shildon) Sadly passed away on the 28th February 2023 aged 94 at The Lindens Care Home, Stoke Hammond. She will be sadly missed by her family Janet, Barry, Sarah, Nik,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

William Coates

COATES 26th February, peacefully at Eden Cottage Care Home, Darlington. William (Bill), aged 93 years, of Hurworth, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Jacqueline, Christine and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Morris RACE

RACE Morris Edward Peacefully on 23rd February, aged 74 years of Staindrop. A beloved husband of Trudie. A devoted dad, grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Will friends... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alison Welch

WELCH Alison On 2nd March after a long illness bravely borne of Barmpton Hall, Barmpton, Darlington. Alison, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of Graham, devoted mum of the late Harry, and Fleur and a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Penny Minney

MINNEY Horns House Witton Gilbert, on 22nd February suddenly at home Penny aged 88 years. Wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Friends please meet for funeral and requiem in St. Michael... click here to read more or pay tribute 

George Robert COLLING

COLLING George Robert, aged 78 years, of Willington, died 17th February 2023 in hospital. Loving husband of Mary, devoted dad of Ann-Marie, loving father-in-law of Mark, also a loving brother and... click here to read more or pay tribute