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09/02/2026

In loving memory of
Raymond Metcalf

Raymond passed away on 22nd January, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved husband of Liz, treasured dad of Stephen, David and Rebecca, cherished granda of Zanthi, Jamie, Eleanor, Sam and Dexter, loving brother of Keith, Colin, Gail and Barry, dear father-in-law of Emma.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Wednesday 18th February
at 10:30am.

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

All welcome for refreshments at
the Stonebridge Inn afterwards.

06/02/2026

In loving memory of
Doreen Chapman
Of Bowburn (Formerly of Wheatley Hill)

Doreen passed away on 19th January, aged 95 years.

Cherished wife of the late Lambert, dearly loved mam of Jenni, David and Janice, loving grandma of Sarah, Laura and Chantelle, dear great grandma of Alex, Noah, Joshua, Max and Felix, much loved auntie to many,
loved by all.

Friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Monday 16th February
at 2:30pm.

Donations may be given after the service for
C.L.A.P.A.

All welcome for refreshments afterwards at
Bowburn Community Centre.

06/02/2026

In loving memory of
Beryl Storey
(Of Quebec)

Beryl passed away peacefully at home on January 21st, aged 89 years.
Dearly loved wife of Neasham George, much loved mam of Gary and Paul,
treasured grandma of Emma, Rachel, Lucy, Joe, a special great-grandma of Freya, Elsie-Mae and Sofia Rose and a dear sister of Frank and Margaret.

Beryl will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium
on Tuesday 17th February
at 1.00pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for
Alzheimer’s Society.

Friends are welcome for refreshments at
The Quebec Tearoom afterwards.

05/02/2026

In Loving Memory of Sandra Witty
(of Ushaw Moor)

Sandra passed away peacefully on 21st January, aged 75 years.

Beloved wife of the late Frank, cherished mam, mother-in-law, gran, great gran, aunt and sister-in-law. Sandra will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Friends please meet Service in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Thursday 12th February at 11:00am
Followed by interment in the Churchyard.

Donations may be given after the service for MIND.

05/02/2026

In Loving Memory of Allan Mace
of Hill Top Farm, Esh

Allan passed away on 15th January, aged 79 years.
Devoted husband of the late Maureen, cherished dad of Amanda and Tim, much loved father-in-law of Howard and Maria, loving grandad of Jessica and Adam and a dear great grandad of Nova.

Friends please meet for service in St Cuthbert’s Chapel, Ushaw College (DH7 9RH) on Friday 13th February at 11:30am.

Donations may be given after the service for the Great North Air Ambulance.

All welcome for refreshments at Field and Fodder, Aldin Grange Farm, Bearpark (DH7 7AR) afterwards.

04/02/2026

In Loving Memory of Florence Prentice
(Nee Pilkington)

Florence passed away on 4th January, aged 73 years.
Dearly loved sister of Margaret, Audrey, June, Lawrence. Flo will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday 9th February at 12:00pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for MIND.

All welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.

04/02/2026

In Loving Memory of Leslie Heron
(Of Brandon)

Leslie passed away peacefully on 18th January, aged 89 years.
Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Clive and father-in law of Linda and a treasured grandpa of Adam and Rebecca.
Les will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at St John’s Church, Meadowfield
on Tuesday 10th February at 11.45am followed by cremation at Durham.

Friends are welcome to join the family for refreshments at St John’s Hall Meadowfield after the service.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Alzheimer’s Society.

03/02/2026

In loving memory of
John Richard Gaines
(Of Brandon)

John passed away on 15th January, aged 78 years.

Much loved dad of Zac, Lee and Cassie,
cherished brother of Janice, uncle, grandad, great grandad and
a dear friend to many.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Thursday 12th February
at 2:30pm.

Bright, colourful clothing to be worn
or everyday wear.

Donations may be given after the service for
Palestine Relief Fund.

02/02/2026

In Loving Memory of John Redpath
(Of Langley Park)

John passed away at home on 14th January, aged 56 years. A devoted husband of Adele, a much loved dad and will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at
Durham Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations for Macmillan Nurses may be given after the service.

All welcome for refreshments at The Rams Head, Langley Park afterwards.

29/01/2026

In loving memory of
Philip Thomas Crooks
(Of Bearpark)

Philip passed away on 10th January,
aged 49 years.

Much loved son, devoted dad, cherished brother,
dear uncle, loving granda and friend to many.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Friends please meet for service and cremation
at Durham Crematorium
on Friday 6th February
at 2:30pm.

29/01/2026

In Loving Memory of Paul Smith
(of Brandon)

Paul passed away tragically on 10th January, aged 60 years.
Beloved son of the late Joan and Edward, dear brother of the late Edward and brother-in-law of the late Barbara, a cherished uncle of Vicky and Dave and Claire and Paul and a special great-uncle.

Paul was a treasured member of The Orchards family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday 9th February at 3pm.

Donation in lieu of flowers may be given after the service to be shared between Dementia UK and Cancer Research UK.

Friends are welcome for refreshments at The Orchards afterwards.

28/01/2026

In Loving Memory of Diane Richardson
(Nee Bell, of Brandon)

Diane passed away peacefully on 13th January, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved wife of Dave, much loved mam of Sue, Colin and the late Johanna, treasured Nan of Macaulay, Hannah, Kim and Kieran.
A dear sister, great-nan and step-mam.
Diane will be greatly missed.

Funeral service to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday 6th February at 10.30am

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu may be given after the service for COPD Foundation.

Friends are welcome for refreshments at The Bay Horse By Watson afterwards

Address

Durham
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Telephone

+441913731828

Website

http://www.alderson-funerals.co.uk/

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