It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Councillor Jane Smith on Tuesday 15^th October. Jane had been a member of Easington Village Parish Council for over 30 years joining the Council in 1988. She was an active member of the community and has served as a member of Easington Parochial Church Council, Governor of Easington CE Primary School, The Women’s Institute and the Monday Club. She will be a big miss to the Parish Council.

She leaves behind her daughter Jillian, son David and daughter in law Frances also her much loved grandchildren Helen and Dean.

Jane’s funeral will take place at St Mary’s Church, Easington Village on Friday 25^th October at 10.30 am followed by internment at Durham Lane Cemetery, Easington Village.

The family have requested donations in lieu of flowers and have extend an invitation to people to join them at the Half Moon Public House, Stockton Road, Easington Village after the funeral.