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CARTER April 11, peacefully, at St. William's Residential Home, Darlington. Doris, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, much loved mum of Anne and Jill, dear mother-in-law of John and Ken, cherished grandma of Kay, Simon and Timothy and a loving great-gran. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill at 10.30 a.m., followed by private interment.
CONNOR April 16, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. John, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Pauline, loving father and father-in-law of John, David and Rose, Paul and Novellete, Ann and James; also a devoted grandad of Lee, Hayley, Jade, Adam, Gary and Collette. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Tuesday, April 22 at 11.00 a.m., interment to follow.
COOPE Brian, aged 77 years, of Hunton, died peacefully in hospital on April 16. Dearly loved husband of Mavis and a very much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, April 23 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. If desired donations, for the Marie Curie Nurses, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
COOPER April 9 (suddenly), of Romanby. Derrick, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, a much loved father of Lynn and father-in-law of Mike, also a devoted grandpa of Ashley and Sam and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. James' Church, Romanby on Wednesday, April 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the Golden Lion, Romanby after the service in aid of Mayford House Surgery Fund.
COVERDALE Ellen Amelia, of Dale Road, Barnard Castle, died April 13, 2003, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, a devoted mother of Michael, Shirley, Lynne and the late John. Adored by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a much loved mother-in-law of Alan, Shirley Rose and Steve. Funeral service Tuesday, April 22 at St. Mary's Parish Church, Newgate, Barnard Castle at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale). Now at peace with her beloved husband and son.
DAGGETT April 13 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Wath, Ripon. John Ernest (Jack) Daggett, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Gwen, much loved father of Christine, Richard and Keith, father-in-law of Bryan and dear grandad of Julie, Laura and Ben. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Wath on Tuesday, April 22 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to Marie Curie Cancer Care. A plate will be provided at the service.
DALTON Leila May (née Dodsworth), formerly of Thirsk. passed away peacefully on April 9, aged 92 years, at Rockdale House, Sevenoaks. Loving mother of Sheila, Mike and Kevin and a very caring grandmother and great-grandmother. Family flowers only. If desired, any donations to the RAF Benevolent Association. Funeral arrangements c/o Welham Jones, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DJ. Tel (01732) 742400.
DOLMAN April 9. Rosemary, nee Brown Simpson, of Darlington. Ex-Librarian of Esh Winning, aged 60 years, died peacefully in hospital after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Alan, mother of Mark and Heather, sister of John and Christine and a devoted grandmother. Rosemary left her body to Newcastle University Medical School. Prayers of Thanksgiving for her life and generosity will be given on April 27 during the 10.00 a.m. Mass at St. James' the Great, Albert Hill, Darlington. No flowers please, but donations in lieu for the Church Flower Fund, may be left in church or sent to Father Grieves at the Vicarage, Vicarage Road, Darlington. DL1 1JW.
ELLIOTT (nee Urwin) Margaret Elizabeth, aged 80 years, of 46 The Green, High Coniscliffe (late of The Duke of Wellington), died peacefully after a long illness. Beloved wife of Tommy, dearly loved mam of John, dear mother-in-law of Kath and loving grandma of John, Matthew and Sophie. Funeral Thursday, April 24. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR, or donations may be left for Church Funds, plate provided.
EMBLETON April 12, of Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor. Ann, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Benjamin, much loved mother of Heather and Cherry, mother-in-law of Brian and Trevor, a dearly loved grandma of Katrina and Paul, Ian and Michael, a dear great-grandma of Glenn and Jessica and loving sister of Susie. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Thursday, April 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
FIRBANK Thomas William Suddenly at home, in Guisborough on April 13. Thomas, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, dearly loved dad of Pauline, Carol and Richard, dear father-in-law to Paul and Bryan, a devoted grandad of Charlie and very dear brother of Brian. Funeral service in Guisborough Methodist Church on Saturday, April 19 at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. A collection plate at church for donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
FORSTER April 13, (in hospital), of Stanhope. Evelyn, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, a much loved sister and aunt. Cortege leaving 10 Dales Terrace, Stanhope 12.40 p.m. for a service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, April 23, at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, The Coronary Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
FORSTER April 13, (in hospital), of Stanhope. Evelyn, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, a much loved sister and aunt. Cortege leaving 10 Dales Terrace, Stanhope 12.40 p.m. for a service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, April 23, at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, The Coronary Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
FRANKLIN April 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornlaw North, Thornley. Carol (nee Fulcher), aged 56 years, devoted wife of Bob, beloved mam of Edward, Shirley and Michael, a treasured mother-in-law, sadly missed granma and nana of Andrew Robert, Kayleigh, Lindsay, Russell, Shelby Louise, Amy and Robbie George. Funeral to take place on Thursday. Would friends please meet for service at St. Bartholomew's Church, Thornley at 12.00 noon, prior to private cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers to I.T.U. University Hospital, Durham.
GANNON April 15, of 28 Newhouse Avenue, Esh Winning. Jack, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Angela and a much loved dad and grandad. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Would friends please meet for service in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church on Wednesday, April 23 at 12.30 p.m. Interment to follow in the churchyard.
GARFORTH April 16, of Borrowdale Grove, Crook. Dennis, aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, also a loving brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Friends please meet for service at Crook Methodist Church on Thursday, April 24 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family and friends are welcome to reception afterwards at The Surtees, Crook. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to Cancer Research, may be left in church.
GATISS (nee O'Kane) April 14 (peacefully, at home), of School Aycliffe. Winifred Rose (Winnie), aged 71 years, beloved wife of Maurice, adored mam of Jill, Phillip and Mark, a devoted auntie of Lesley and John, a dear mother-in-law of Dave and Anne, also a dearest grandma of Ben, Andrew, Emily and Olivia. Service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K.
GEDLING April 12, peacefully at home, of Coundon. George (Jossy), aged 79 years, formerly of Gurney Valley. Beloved husband of Ena, devoted dad of Ann, Mary, Stephen, Susan and Christine, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
GILROY April 11 (suddenly, but peacefully at home), of Silver Courts, Brandon. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Margaret, Nora and Richard and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Tuesday, April 22 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GOODING April 9, (suddenly, but peacefully, at home), of Westerton. Walter, aged 92 years, a beloved husband of the late Rene. Funeral Thursday, Arpil 17. Friends please meet at 2.00 p.m. for service in Auckland Park Methodist Church followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
GRAHAM April 15, (suddenly), of 82 Brookside, Witton Gilbert. Kenneth, beloved husband of Margaret, fun and loving father of Rosalyn and Julia and a loving grandfather. For many years a popular teacher at Durham Johnston School. Would friends please meet for service at St. Michael and All Angel's Church, Witton Gilbert on Wednesday, April 23, at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in the church yard.
GRAHAM Bedale April 12 (suddenly, in hospital), of The Manse Cottage, Aiskew. David, aged 48 years (Hi-Fi Exchange, Darlington). Dearly loved daddy of Molly and Martha, a much loved brother of Margaret and Joye. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday, April 23. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington 11.30 a.m., prior to interment in St. Gregory's Churchyard, Bedale. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of a trust fund for Molly and Martha, c/o David's sister Mrs. M. Wray, 17 Harley Grove, Darlington. Any enquiries to Bryan A. Shepherd, Funeral Director, 330 North Road, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 464199.
GREY April 14 (suddenly), at Burn Bank Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale. Douglas, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie Mary and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 22 at 3.15 p.m., to be followed by interment at St. Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Methodist Church.
HALL (nee Porteus) April 13, peacefully, of Stockton Road, Darlington. Linda, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Christine and Pamela, dear mother-in-law of Malcolm, a loving grandma and great-grandma, a dear sister of Leslie and Harry and sister-in-law of Kath. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday, April 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
HALL Winifred (Winnie), aged 91 years, formerly of The Nook, Moulton, died peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on April 12. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of John and Howard and a dear mother-in-law, loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Moulton on Thursday, April 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK and Church Funds.
