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16/01/2026

In loving memory of
Margaret Nancarrow
(Of Shadforth)

Margaret passed away peacefully on 29th December, aged 97 years.

Beloved wife of the late Harry, a dear mam, mother-in-law, gran,
great gran, sister and auntie.

Friends please meet for service
in St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, Gilesgate
on Wednesday 21st January
at 1:00pm
followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Donations may be given after the service for
The St. Vincent De Paul Society and
The Trussell Food Bank Trust.

All welcome for refreshments at The Farmer’s Arms, Shadforth, afterwards.

15/01/2026

In loving memory of
Michael Carey
(Of Brandon)

Michael passed away on 5th January , aged 80 years.

Devoted husband of Mary, much loved dad of Joanne, dear father-in-law of Mark, loving grandad of Maddy and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Friends please meet for service
in St. Patrick’s R. C. Church, Langley Moor
on Thursday 22nd January
at 11:00am
followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery.

Flowers welcome or donations may be given after the service for
Church Funds.

All welcome for refreshments at
Browney Club afterwards.

08/01/2026

In Loving Memory of Stephen McKenna
of Lanchester (Formerly of Esh Winning)

Stephen passed away peacefully in Willowburn Hospice, on 24th December, aged 66 years.

Dearly loved husband of Karen, devoted dad of Emma and James, loving son of Marina and a dear grandad, brother, father-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in All Saints Catholic Church, Lanchester, on Tuesday 13th January at 12:00pm.
Followed by a private cremation at Durham.

Family flowers only please. Donations may be given after the service for Willowburn Hospice.

All welcome for refreshments at The Three Horse Shoes, Maiden Law, afterwards.

07/01/2026

In loving memory of
June Donnelly
(Of Bearpark)

Friends please meet for service and cremation
at Durham Crematorium
on Monday 19th January
at 10:30am.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu may be given after the service for
St. Cuthbert's Hospice.

06/01/2026

In Loving Memory of Paul Taylor

Paul, passed away peacefully in St. Cuthbert’s Hospice on 23rd December, aged 65 years.

Devoted husband of Sharon, much loved dad of Daniel and father-in-law of Claire, devoted grandad to Aoife and Maeve, and a dear brother of Lesley.

Funeral service to take place at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday 15th January at 10.15am followed by cremation at Durham.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert’s Hospice

All welcome for refreshments at Durham City Golf Club afterwards.

Paul will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

31/12/2025

In Loving Memory Of
Sheila Duncan
formerly of Esh Winning
Sheila passed away on 14th December, aged 88 years.
A beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mam of Steven, Leslie, Jacqueline and Alison, a treasured grandma and great-grandma (granny Sheila).
Sheila will be sadly missed by all her family & friends.

Funeral service to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations for The Alzheimer’s Society may be given after the service.
All welcome for refreshments at Waterhouses Community Centre.

31/12/2025

In Loving Memory of
John Walker
of Bowburn, formerly of Ushaw Moor,
passed away suddenly on 13th December, aged 73 years.
A dearly loved dad of Barry and Keith, treasured granda of Lewis and Oliver and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Friends please meet for service in St. Luke’s Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday 14th January at 11.00am followed by interment at Ushaw Moor Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations for Church Funds may be given after the service.

All welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Catholic Club afterwards.

24/12/2025

In loving memory of
Vincent Taylor
of Langley Park

Vincent, passed away on 10th December, aged 82 years.
A beloved husband of the late Jean and a much loved dad,
grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at
St. Michael’s R.C. Church, Esh Laude
on Tuesday 6th January at 12.45pm
followed by interment at Langley Park Cemetery.

All welcome for refreshments at Langley Park W.M.C. afterwards.

Family flowers only please, donations for
Retired Greyhound Trust
may be given after the service.

24/12/2025

In loving memory of
John Mcdonough
(of Ushaw Moor)

John passed away on 3rd December,
aged 82 years.

Beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved dad, grandpa, great grandpa and brother.

Friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Tuesday 6th January at 11:00am.

Donations may be given after the service for
St. Cuthbert’s Hospice.

23/12/2025

In loving memory of
Nora Metcalf
(Formerly of Ushaw Moor)

Nora passed away on 11th December,
aged 90 years.

Devoted wife of the late Arthur, beloved mam of Graeme, dear mother-in-law of Elaine, cherished sister-in-law of Jean and Eva, loving aunt, great aunt and friend to many.

Friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Thursday 8th January
at 10:30am.

Donations may be given after the service for
St. Cuthbert’s Hospice.

A celebration of Nora’s life will be held later in the year.

23/12/2025

In loving memory of
Alan Bennett
(Of Esh Winning)

Alan passed away on 13th December, aged 86 years.

Beloved husband of the late June, much loved dad of Julie, Carole and Trevor, loving father-in-law of Alan, Gary and Lou, dear grandad, great grandad and brother of John.

Friends please meet for service in Esh Winning Baptist Church on Friday 9th January at 10:30am.

Donations may be given after the service for Esh Winning Baptist Church.

All welcome for refreshments at the Dreadnought afterwards.

22/12/2025

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