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BARRON November 29, of Bishop Auckland. Mabel Gwendoline, aged 85 years, devoted wife of the late James Barron. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
BOSWELL Joyce November 26, suddenly, of Stockport. Dearly loved daughter of late Charlotte and Walter. Treasured sister of June and Irene. Special sister-in-law, aunt, niece and cousin. Beloved granddaughter of the late Mrs. Mary Ellen Mackay of Roddymoor.
BOWRON November 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Beaconsfield Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle (formerly of 38 Leekworth Gardens, Middleton-in-Teesdale). George Stanley, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, a much loved father of Pat, Derek, Rita and Kathleen and a dearly loved granda. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Wednesday, December 3 at 12.00 noon, prior to interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Royal National Institute for The Blind may be handed to members of the family or sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, DL12 8RB.
BRAY November 29 (peacefully, at home), of Darlington. Joan, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Derek, special mother of Elizabeth, Andrew and David, dear mother-in-law of Paul, Jill and Vicki, loving grandma of Neil, David and Olivia. Funeral Monday, December 8. Friends please meet 1.00 p.m., for service at St. Herbert's Church, Darlington prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BRITTAIN Jean Peacefully on November 23, in Derby City General Hospital. Jean, dear wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Janet and Sally, dear mother-in-law of Phil and Morton and a much loved grandma of Will. Service took place on Monday, December 1 in St. Peter's Church, Redcar at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium.
BRITTON November 25 (peacefully after a long illness), of Eastbourne Nursing Home. Kenneth, aged 56 years, sadly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday, December 10. Will friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium prior to cremation.
BROMLEY November 29, (peacefully), in Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, (of Willington). Mary, aged 98 years, dear wife of the late Harry, loving mam of Maureen, dearest mother-in-law of Ken, treasured grandma and great-gran. Funeral Friday December 5. Will friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service and committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Defoe Court Residents Fund, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
BROWN November 28, (peacefully, in hospital). Margery, aged 85 years of Northallerton, (late of Scarborough), much loved mother of Malcolm and Isabel, dearly loved grandmother of Richard and Angela. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday December 5, at 11.45 a.m.
BRUCE Dorothy Elizabeth, (nee Heighley). Died peacefully on December 2, at her home in Surrey. Beloved wife of Robert, she will be solely missed by all her family and friends.
BURN November 29, (suddenly), of North View, Bishop Middle ham. Doris, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of Maureen and Alan, loving mother-in-law of Linda, devoted gran of Gemma and Lisa, a dear sister-in-law of Mary and Joyce and also a very special friend of Jean. Service and committal at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to, The National Asthma Campaign.
CAIRNS December 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of William Street, Bowburn. Ellen, aged 77 years, much loved wife of the late Arthur, a dear mother of Beryl, Brenda, Denise and the late Tracey who died at 3 years old, a dear mother-in-law of Robert, Vic and Barry, a devoted nanna of Dawn, Beverley, Tracey, Keith, Simone and Lisa, also a great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in Christ the King Church at 10.00 a.m., on Wednesday, followed by interment in Bowburn Cemetery.
CARR Charles Albert Dominic. Peacefully at home, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Rose, son of the late Joan and Winifred Carr. Service and cremation will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds on Friday December 12, at 10.20 a.m. Inquiries to, The Leeds Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel: (0113) 2450507.
CLARK December 3, (peacefully), at Defoe Court, Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Tom, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, a dear father, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Thursday December 11. Will friends please meet for service 11.30 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to interment.
CLARK December 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Stanley, Crook. Harry, aged 83 years, loving husband of Elsie, dearest brother of Maggie, a dear brother-in-law of Violet and a sadly missed uncle. Friends please meet in Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel on Monday, December 8 at 2.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Cancer Research, c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
COBB November 29, (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. John, aged 73 years, a loving husband to Jennie, also a devoted dad to Karen, Julie, Margaret and partner David, also a loving grandad to Gemma, Christopher, David and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Monday, December 8. Will friends please meet for service 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium, prior to cremation.
COLTMAN High Shincliffe Died December 3, after an illness courageously fought, in Brandon Lodge Nursing Home, aged 75 years. Wilfrid, loving and devoted husband to Pauline, beloved father to Viv and late Sandra, grandad Wilf to Charlotte, Adam and Andrew. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 10 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for a charity close to Wilf's heart, The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
COSTELLO November 26 (peacefully, at his son and daughter-in-law's home), of Darlington. Joseph, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dearly loved dad of David and Joan, also a treasured and special granda and great-granda. Will be so sadly missed by us all. Will friends please meet for service on Thursday, December 4, at Thomas Aquinis R.C. Church, Darlington at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment in the North Cemetery. R.I.P.
COSTICK On December 2, suddenly in hospital, of Northallerton. Liz, aged 53 years, dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Paula and Steven, a dear mother-in-law, devoted nana, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, 1.30 p.m. Monday, followed by interment. It's going to be a cold, lonely Christmas without you. R.I.P.
CRAWFORD Peacefully at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton after a brief illness, on Wednesday, December 3. Margaret Elizabeth (nee Blake), aged 93 years, of Crakehall and latterly of The Millings Residential Home. Beloved wife of the late Canon B.W. Crawford. Service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, December 11 at 11.45 a.m. Enquiries to Keith Parlour Funeral Director, 28 Market Place, Bedale. Tel. (01677) 426185.
CURREY November 26, (peacefully, in hospital with his family), of Darlington. Stanley, aged 73 years, a loving husband of Jean, also a devoted father to David and Kenneth and Craig, also father-in-law of Lynn and Angela, a loving grandad to Scott and Adam and Matthew, also a dear brother to Mable and the late David. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, Darlington on December 3, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CURRY December 2, (peacefully, in hospital), of Cummings Avenue, Sherburn Village, (formerly of West Rainton). Doreen, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, devoted mam of Catherine, Stephanie. Trina and Thomas, missed mother-in-law of Maurice, Alan and Kimberley, a treasured nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday at 3.30 p.m. Loved by all.
DAVISON November 26, peacefully, of Willowdene Care Home, formerly of Fishburn. Robert (Kit), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Florence, dearest father of Pauline and the late Robert, dear father-in-law of Mike, loving grandad of Stephen, Peter and Alison and also a dear great-grandad. Service to be held at Fishburn Methodist Chapel on Friday at 1.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DAWSON Rose Emma of Nuneaton, Warwick-shire, formerly of Willington, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at Ivydene Care Home, aged 88 years. Loving mother of Mary, Judy and Julie and a much loved grandmother of Alan, Brian, Helen, Carl, Wayne, Darren and Angela. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to A.J. Murray Funeral Directors, 48 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics. Tel. (01455) 233974.
DENHAM Arthur, aged 88 years, formerly of Sink House Farm, Ingleton, died peacefully at Whorlton Grange Nursing Home, Whorlton on December 3. A dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Funeral service at Ingleton Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, December 10 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given for Ingleton Chapel Funds.
DINSLEY November 29, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. James (Jim), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, a dearly loved father, father-in-law and best friend of John and Doreen, Janice, Debbie and Wynne, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, December 8, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may, if desired, be sent to the Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
DITCHBURN December 3 (suddenly), of Darlington. Marjorie, aged 76 years, a beloved wife of the late Bill, also loving mother of Glen and the late Barrie. Will be sadly missed by her family. Funeral Thursday, December 11. Will friends please meet for service 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium prior to cremation.
DOUGHERTY December 1 (in hospital), of Kensington Gardens, Darlington. Joan, dear wife of the late Ray, dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
DUNCAN Neil Robertson On November 30. Neil Duncan, aged 65 years, originally of Darlington, latterly of Liberia, West Africa. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
EDEN November 28, peacefully at home, of Forster Close, Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe. Tony, aged 56 years, a very loving, kind and devoted husband of Maureen, a precious and loving dad of Sarah and Claire and a well respected father-in-law and future father-in-law of Kent and Steven respectively. Funeral Friday. Family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Parkinsons Disease Society and the Macmillan Nurses. Plate to be provided at the service.
ERRINGTON Douglas James, aged 90 years. (Ex-R.A.F.). Loving husband of Margaret; also brother of Robert (Bert), Keith and the late Mary. Died peacefully November 27. Funeral and cremation was at Inverness, Scotland. 'At Rest'
FACEY On December 4, in James Cook University Hospital. Robert Noel, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Maureen. Funeral Thursday, December 11 at 2.00 p.m. in Acklam Road Crematorium, Redcar. Would friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please.
FAWCETT Reginald Francis, aged 79 years, of Whitefields Farm, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 3. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis, much loved father of Carol and Fran and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Tuesday, December 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church.
FAWELL December 4, peacefully in Bishop Auckland General Hospital, of Parklands, Crook. Lilian Vera, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Doreen and Ken and a dear gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 10 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Ward 16, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
FENWICK December 5, of Crook. Joseph (Joe), aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, devoted dad of David, Diane and the late Christine, dear father-in-law to Andy, much loved and loving granda to Ashley, Laura, Daniel and Matthew, also a dear brother to John. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10.
FISHER November 29, of Belle Vue, Quarrington Hill. Eva (nee Worthington), aged 51 years, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and nana. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Thursday at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Quarrington Hill Cemetery.
