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ELLWOOD November 7, after a long illness bravely borne, of Howlish Hall Nursing Home, Coundon. Tommy, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of the late Florrie and a dear dad of David and Doreen, father-in-law of Norma and Gordon, also a much loved grandad of Michelle, Alistair, Caroline and Katie. Cortege leaving the residence of his son 14 West View, Ferryhill at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, November 13 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
EVANS (nee Hale) November 14, (peace fully, in hospital), of Edward Street, Durham City. Elizabeth Hannah, aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late James, mother of Paul and Richard, mother-in-law of Barbara, also a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral private.
FISHWICK Suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident on Friday, November 7, of 216 Yarm Road, Darlington. Jonathan, aged 18 years, most adored son of Angela and Thomas, special brother to Thomas and the late Hayley, treasured grandson of Joyce and the late Jackie, also a much loved nephew and cousin. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment East Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace
GARDENER November 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Neville Close, Spennymoor. Harry, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Edna, a dear father of Mary, a much loved grandfather of Michael, Caroline and Christ-opher, also a great-grandfather and uncle. Funeral Wednesday. Will friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
GARDNER Iris November 11, of 15 Harper Bungalows, Wheatley Hill. Iris, aged 75 years, dearly beloved mother of Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Dawn, also a loving grandmother, sister and aunt. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only.
GOODRIDGE November 8 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Shaftsbury Drive, Brandon. Margaret, aged 56 years, beloved wife of Bill, dearest mam of Helen and Richard, devoted gran of Lewis and also a dear sister. Service and committal at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday at 11.30 a.m. Would family and friends please meet at the Crematorium. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Ward 14a, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
GREEN November 14, (in hospital), of Witton Gilbert, Durham. Jimmy, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ivy and a dear brother, uncle and great-uncle and friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday November 20, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only.
HASWELL November 11, peacefully, at Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill (formerly of Crook). Marjorie (nee Payne), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, a dear mother of Beryl, Ruth and Peter, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, Funeral Monday. Will friends please meet at 3.30 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HERRING Annie (Nan), aged 95 years, formerly of Gayles, near Richmond, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on November 6. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Ian and the late Malcolm and Alaistair, a dear mother-in-law and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Wednesday, November 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired donations may be given in church for Cancer Research U.K. and Dalton Church Funds.
HEWITT November 12 (suddenly, but peacefully in his sleep), late of Finchale Square, St Helens, Bishop Auckland. William Maurice, in his 81st year, beloved husband of the late Ruth and Ruby, dear dad of Ann, Leslie, Maureen and step-dad of Ann, Jim, William and David, dear father-in-law, brother and brother-in-law, dearest grandad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Would friends please meet for service in St. Helen Auckland Church on Friday, November 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Where e'er you tread the blushing flowers shall rise.
HIND November 9, in St Helens Nursing Home (formerly of Darlington). Dorothy, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of the late Kenneth, a much loved gran of Susan, Brian and Tina and also great-grandma. The funeral service will take place on Friday, November 21 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, North Road, Darlington.
HODGSON November 7 (suddenly, but peacefully at home), of Osborne Terrace, Ferryhill. Harry, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Rose Marie, dearest dad of Karen and Kevin. Service to be held in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Would friends please meet at church.
HOOPER November 12 (in hospital), of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington. Dennis William, in his 76th year, beloved husband of Thelma, dearly loved dad of Janice, Catherine and Jayne, a loving grandad and great-grandad and a dear brother. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Anne's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
HOPE November 11, (peace fully), in The Laurels Nursing Home, Hetton and of Surrey Street, Hetton. Thomas William, (Tot), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, a loving dad of Dennis and Christine, father-in-law to Neville, also a dear granda and great-granda and special friend to Herbie. Friends please meet for service at Hetton Independent Methodist Church on Tuesday November 18, at 10.45 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The Laurels Nursing Home, plate provided.
HORN November 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Quaker Close, Reeth and formerly of West End Farm, Castle Bolton. Frances, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, very dear mother of Bill and Dave, much loved mother-in-law of Joyce and Mary, loving grandma of Robert, Thomas and Edward and dear great-grandma of Jordan and Sephira. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Redmire on Monday, November 17 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Frances, may be given at the service for Brentwood Lodge Day Centre and St. Mary's Church Funds. Will relatives and friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HUMBLE Raymond, of Easington Village, in hospital on November 8, aged 80 years. Raymond, a beloved husband of the late Mary and much loved uncle to Jimmy. Cortege to leave his residence on Friday for a Requiem Mass at Our Lady's, Easington Colliery at 10.30 a.m., prior to an interment at Easington Village Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
JAMESON November 9, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, of Brankin Road, Darlington. Les, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Isobel, much loved dad of John and loving brother of Margery. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
JEFFERSON November 8, after a short illness, in hospital, of The Birches, Hurworth. William Henry (Bill), aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Freda and a much loved father and grandfather. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be left at church for All Saints' Church Funds.
JOHNSON November 8, suddenly in hospital. Peter, aged 71 years, of Howden-le-Wear, much loved husband of Peggy, loving dad of Vivian, Frances-Ann, Andrew and Stephen, a dear father-in-law, devoted grandpa and great-grandpa, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 11.45 a.m. on Friday, November 14, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may if desired be left in chapel for chapel funds and Masonic Charities.
JOHNSON November 7 (peacefully, at Whorlton Grange Residential Care Home), formerly of Hill Crest, Eggleston. Mary, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Maurice, a most loving mother of Margaret and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Monday, November 17 at 1.15 p.m., to be followed by cremation at Darlington at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only; donations in lieu, if desired, to the Methodist Church.
JONES (nee Barren) November 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Ennerdale Close, Peterlee. Ruby, aged 83 years, a loving wife, mam, sister, grandma and great-grandma. Will family and friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
KELLY November 12, peacefully after a long illness, borne with great courage and dignity, of Bishop Auckland. Ruby (nee Arbuthnott), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, devoted mam of Anne, Denise, Shirley and Peter, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma and great-gran, treasured partner of Bob, also dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, followed by cremation at Darlington. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
LAUDER November 7 (suddenly), of 22 Friarside, Witton Gilbert. Billy, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Anne, loving dad of Andrew, Wendy, Darren and Paul and a much loved grandad. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 13 at 11.00 a.m. Flowers in sheaf form only please.
LAUDER Billy Will be sadly missed by sister Anne, brother Robert, Clifford and families.
LAYTON November 5 (suddenly, at home), of Darlington (formerly of Gainford). Wilf, aged 82 years. Good friend of Christine and John, Susan, Dawn, Paul, Alan, Charlene, Anthony and Sammie. Funeral Thursday, November 13. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium
LIGHTFOOT Martin John, aged 59 years, of Richmond, North Yorkshire, died at home, in the early hours of November 8 after a long illness fought with dignity and bravery and surrounded by love. Much loved and loving husband of Jan, dearest father of Richard and Matthew, father-in-law of Donna and adored Pops of Bethany. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Friday, November 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. No phone calls please. Floral tributes or, if preferred donations for the Macmillan Nurses' Fund, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Tel. (01748) 850033.
LINCOLN November 11, peacefully, at Mercia Court, Darlington. Shirley Thrale (nee Haswell), aged 72 years, beloved wife of Bryan, dearly loved mother of Fiona, Jenny and Sarah, mother-in-law of Stuart, also much loved granny of Emma, Ben and Yasemin. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. No letters please. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darl-ington, DL3 7JR. Tel (01325) 465647
LITTLE November 7, of Heather Lane, Crook. Frederick, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 14 at 12.00 noon. All enquiries to Hardy's Funeral Service, Hope Street, Crook. Tel (01388) 765069.
LLOYD November 12 (peacefully), at Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington. William Arthur, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Alice and dear brother-in-law of Bill and Edith Bates (Australia). Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
LODGE November 7 (peacefully, at home), Nags Fold Farm, Pity Me, Durham. Dr. Alwynne, loving wife of Jeffrey. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Wed-nesday, November 12 at 3.00 p.m. Private cremation to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Breast Cancer Cam-paign, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
MAFHAM November 11 (peacefully at home), of Geneva Road, Darlington. Maureen, aged 67 years, much loved wife of Tony, loving mam of Stephen and Kim, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, nana and friend. Funeral Friday, November 14. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MANNING November 10 (peacefully at home), of Sutton Close, Darlington. Gordon, much loved husband of Joyce, also a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, November 14. Would friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
McKIE November 6, of Lynwood House, Lanchester (formerly of Startforth). Willeen (Betty), aged 84 years, dearly beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of Peter and Sandra, also a much loved grandma of Adelle and a dear sister. Cremation Tuesday, November 18 at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium.
MEADS November 9 (suddenly), of Bainbridge Court, St Helens. Geoff, aged 57 years, a loving son of Elsie, dearly loved husband of Val, devoted father of Amanda, Susan and Lynsey and a dear father-in-law to Steven, Sammy and Dean, also a much loved granda of Jacob, Reece, Jordan, Kane, Lennon and Josie and a dear brother of Graeme, brother-in-law of Carol, Kenneth, Ralph, Shirley and Jackie and a much loved uncle of Christopher, Claire, Stephen, Sara and Samantha. You will be greatly missed. Interment Friday, November 14 in West Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 1.35 p.m. for service in St. Helens Church, St Helen Auckland at 1.45 p.m. Western dress optional. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Asthma Trust Fund, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Cash donations only please. Donations may be left with the family.
MEREDITH November 9, (peace fully), at Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham City, (formerly of Sherburn and Belmont. Mary, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred and a much loved mam, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 17, at 1.00 p.m.
