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BARKER December 9, (at home), of Bishop Auckland. William, (Bill), aged 83 years, a beloved husband of Agnes, a loving father of Campbell and William, (Willy), a dearest grandad of Paul and Helen, also a dear great-grandfather of Eve and Jack. Funeral Friday, December 19. Would friends please meet at 12.15 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church followed by cremation at Darlington Cremator ium. Floral tributes may be sent to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland.
BARRASS December 11 (suddenly in hospital), of Beech Avenue, Chilton. Tony, aged 51 years, dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Katy and Robert, a dear son of Florence and the late Ted, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Butterwick Hospice, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
BELL Doris, (nee Parkin), aged 85 years. Peacefully on December 13, at Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington, (formerly of Eastfield Avenue, Richmond). Beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother, grandmother, great -grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday December 22, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Richmond Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to church funds.
BIRCHALL December 15 (suddenly, in hospital), of Moorside Crescent, Fishburn. Francis William (Frank), aged 68 years, loving husband and best friend of Margaret (nee North), loving da of Stephen, Christine and Pamela, loving father-in-law of Alan and Ian, also a devoted granda of Joanne, Neil, Sarah and Rachael. Would friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to North Tees Hospital Stroke Unit. Friends are invited to Fishburn W.M.C. for refreshments afterwards.
BROMLEY December 10 (suddenly), of Escomb. Les, aged 71 years, loving husband of the late Edna, dearly loved dad of Lesley and Mandy, dearest granda of Kevin, Stevie, Sian and Kerry, much loved great-granda of Alisha, also a dear father-in-law, uncle and brother. Friends please meet for service in The Saxon Church on Wednesday, December 17 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
BROWN Olive Suddenly but very peacefully on December 13, 2003, Olive aged 78 years, of Rode Heath, Cheshire, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. The dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loving mum of Pat, Christine, Elizabeth and Jimmy, dear mother in law of Malcolm, Peter and Jacquie and a treasured nana and great-nana. All inquiries to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove. Tel. 01270 882097 or 01782 775333.
BUCKLE December 12 (after a long illness), formerly of Thirsk. David, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Joan and a dear friend of William and Anita. The funeral service will be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Wednesday, December 17 at 11.40 a.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
BURLEY Newton Aycliffe It is with sadness that Eileen and family announce that Ken died peacefully at home on December 13. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
CHAPPELL December 14, of Bishop Auckland. Joseph, aged 76 years, devoted husband of Cathie, a beloved father, dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m., on Thursday, December 18, followed by cremation at Durham.
CHEESMOND Leasingthorne December 15. Keith, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Mary, also a loving dad, granda and father-in-law. Cortege leaving residence 10.00 a.m. on Friday, December 19 for service at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord.
COTTERILL December 12 (suddenly at home), of Bourne Street, Easington Colliery. Harriet (Etta), aged 82 years, beloved wife of Frank, devoted mother of Frank, John, Kathleen and Patricia, a treasured nana and sadly missed great-nana. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday at 10.15 a.m. for service at The Church of Our Lady R.C. Church at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Hutton Henry R.C Churchyard. Coach provided from residence. Family flowers only by request.
COULTHARD December 13, in hos-pital, of 23 Sharp Crescent, Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Ivy, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Wilf and loving mam, gran, great-gran, great-great-gran, mother-in-law and sister. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday, December 18 at 11.30 a.m. Interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery.
COWAN December 15, (suddenly), at Greenwood Close, Wheatley Hill. John, (Jack), aged 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, dearly loved father of Beverly and Patrina, father-in-law of Graham and Steven, a very proud grandad of Mason and Amy-Jane, dearest son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 10.10 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saint:'s Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation c/o Mrs Beverly Stott. Sadly missed Rest in Peace.
CRISP December 12 (suddenly), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Stephen, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Rose, dearly loved father of Lilian and a much loved grandad of Steven, Richard, David, Elizabeth and Adam, a dear brother, brother-in-law, also a dear friend of Paul and David. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.40 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Everyone welcome back to the Community Centre for refreshments, bus provided.
CROWE On December 11, peacefully (of Greatham). George, aged 69 years. Beloved son of the late George and Emily, dearest brother of Joyce, brother-in-law of Ramsay, also a dear uncle and great-uncle Funeral service to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Greatham on Wednesday at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Greatham Cemetery. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Peace after pain
DAVIDSON December 10, peacefully, in South Church Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland (late of Staindrop). Emily, aged 92 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Lesby, also a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Interment Thursday, December 18 in Staindrop Cemetery. Cortege leaving Sudburn Avenue at 9.20 a.m. for a service in St. Mary's Church, Staindrop at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
DAVIS Hilda, (nee Sly). On December 14, in hospital, Hilda, aged 82 years of Thornaby, beloved wife for sixty two years of William Anthony Davis. Funeral private.
DUNBAR December 17 (peacefully in hospital), of Foster Avenue, Sherburn Village. Dorothy Carter (Dolly, nee Foster), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Henry M.M., dearly loved mother of Tom and Ian, a dear mother-in-law of Wendy and Lynda, much loved gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Tuesday at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
DUNCAN December 14, of Coppice Hill, Esh Winning. Robert Roy, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila and a loving dad, grandad, great-grandad and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Friday, December 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Kingsway Nursing home Amenities Fund may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
EASBY December 11 (suddenly), of High Etherley. Isobel, aged 74 years, a loving wife of the late Laurence, a dearly loved mother of Robin and Susan and mother-in-law of Ken and Helen, a much loved grandma of Sarah and Simon and great-grandma of Ellie, a special auntie to Laura, also a dear cousin and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Etherley Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 16 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations can be left at church for the Church Refurbishment Fund.
EYLES On December 11, at Benkhill Lodge, Bedale (formerly of Leeming Bar and Middleham). Blanche, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mother of Margaret, Dorothy and David and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Friday, December 19 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
FAWCETT December 15, (peacefully, in hospital), of 2 Tunstall Road, Catterick Village and formerly of Bainbridge Ings Farm, Hawes. Daisy, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late John James, very dear mum of Kathleen, much loved mother-in-law of Eric, loving gran of Sandra and Thomas, Rodney, Andrea and Gavin and devoted great-gran of James, Steven, Gemma and Bradley. Funeral service and committal to be held at St. Anne's Church Catterick Village on Monday, December 22, at 2.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Daisy if so desired may be given for, The Intensive Care Unit Charitable Funds at The Friarage Hospital Northallerton and St. Anne's church funds, for which plates will be present at the service. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
FAWCETT On December 14, in hospital (formerly of Manor Court and Richmond Road, Leyburn). Doreen Elizabeth (nee Beswick), aged 75 years, beloved sister of Maxwell, Derek, Douglas, John and Celia and a very dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crema-torium, Darlington on Friday, December 19 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel), or c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthew's Works, Leyburn, North Yorks. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
FERNIE December 14 (suddenly), of Parkside, Spennymoor. George Andrew, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband and best mate of Ann, a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and a special grandad to Lucinda. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday at 9.30 a.m. for a service and committal. Family flowers only please.
FOSTER December 11 (in hos-pital), of Sorrel Wynd, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Hunwick). Annie, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, loving mam of Ann, Jacqueline and Marlene, also a much loved mother-in-law and gran. Funeral Friday, December 19. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu to Salvation Army.
FOSTER Suddenly on Friday December 12, 2003 at home. Gordon, aged 77 years of Bicker, Boston, Lincolnshire. Beloved husband of Margaret and a much loved father to Josie, Tim and Nick. Funeral service on Thursday, December 18, at Boston Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to, The Lincolnshire Masonic Charity Account c/o, Carr Funeral Service, 2 Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire. PE21 9DA.
FOULGER December 14, (peacefully, in hospital), of Wellfield House, Murton. Emily, aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, dearest mum of Byron, loving mother-in-law of Marilyn, cherished grandmother of Bryan and Jayne. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday December 19, at 3.00 p.m. Enquiries to, Lambs Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5261846.
FOXTON Harry, aged 66 years, of Scorton, died peacefully in hospital on December 12. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joan and much loved dad of Janice. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, December 18 at 3.15 p.m. No flowers please, at his own request. If desired, donations may be given at the crematorium chapel for Bolton-on-Swale C. of E. School Funds. 'Deeply mourned, forever loved and always remembered'.
FRIEND December 12, peacefully, in hospital, (formerly of Durham City), of Meadowfield. Henry, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, much loved dad of Peter, Marion and the late Steven. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day, December 18 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St.Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P
FULLERTON Mary (nee Gilbert), aged 67 years, of Catterick Village, passed away peacefully on December 14. Beloved wife of Jeff, dearly loved mother of Ian, mother-in-law of Penny, grandma of Amelia and daughter of Ethel. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, December 23 at 1.45 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Arthritis Care may be given at the Crematorium Chapel.
GIBSON December 14, of Darlington. Betty (nee Robinson), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late John and a dear aunt. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
GIBSON December 13 (peacefully), of Cottingham Court, Darlington. Fay Garrett, aged 79 years, beloved wife of James, dearly loved mum and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at the West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
GINGELL Vera On December 12, of St. Leonard's Close, Peterlee. Vera, aged 75 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, a loving mother of Allan, Pauline, David and Keith, a dear mother-in-law of Sheila, Bill and Carol, also a devoted grandma of Joanne, Paula, Helen, Louise and Corrina and great-grandma of Cameron. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 3.00 p.m.
GOURLEY Ian November 19, tragically, of 2 Lakemore, Peterlee. Ian, aged 15 years, dearly beloved son of Alan and Lavinia, loving brother of Joanne, Cheryl, Aaron and David, a dear uncle of Sanya, Tasmin and Kameren. Interment Peterlee Cemetery on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 1.00 p.m.
GREGORY December 14, of The Beeches, Kelloe (formerly of Tate Avenue, Kelloe). Catherine (Katie), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Chris, dearest mam of Brian and Kathleen, dear mother-in-law of Audrey and David, devoted grandma of Keith, Andrea and Christopher and also great-grandma of Anthony. Service Friday at 10.45 a.m. in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe, followed by cremation at Durham.
