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COXON April 17, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret, aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, devoted mam of Ian, a much loved and loving grandma to Laura and Emma, also a dearly treasured friend of Lesley. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, April 25.
CRADDOCK April 20, peacefully at Leeming Garth, late of Snape and Bedale. Irene Esther Mary, aged 85 years, a beloved sister of the late George, Cliff, Ted and Glen, also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, April 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for St. Gregory's Church Funds. The family would like to thank all the staff at Benkhill Lodge and to Dr. Thompson for all the care and consideration given to Renee over the past few years.
CRANE April 23, suddenly, in Springfield Lodge Nursing Home, West Rainton. William James (Bill), aged 80 years, formerly of South End, High Pittington. A devoted husband of Dorothy, a much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral to take place on Thursday, May 1. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
DAVIES April 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Jasmine Crescent, Trimdon Village. Albert, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Johanna, dearly loved father, dearest father-in-law and a much loved granda and great-granda. Cortege leaving 41 Front Street South, Trimdon Village, Tuesday at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 12.00 noon.
DAVIES April 22, in hospital, of 85 Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill. Isabelle, aged 58 years, dearly loved wife of Alan, a dear sister of Frank and auntie of Val, Lynn and Graham and sister-in-law of Brenda. Cortege leaving residence at 1.05 p.m. on Monday, April 28 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
DAVISON Hannah On April 20, of Westcott Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Wheatley Hill). Hannah, aged 94 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Leonard, a loving mother of Leonard and the late Doreen, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 2.20 p.m.
DILLON April 19 (at home), of Green Rising, Hunwick. Austin, aged 60 years, dearest son of Sadie and stepson to John, also dear brother and uncle. Cremation Wednesday, April 30 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 11.15 a.m. for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Refreshments provided at The Joiners Arms, Hunwick after the service. 'Peace after pain'.
DIXON April 22, suddenly, of Berwick Road, Darlington. Deborah, aged 42 years, beloved partner of Allan, loving mother of Clair and Leanne, much loved daughter of Elizabeth Pounder, also a dearly loved grandmother, sister and aunty. Funeral Wednesday. Leaving 64 Witton Crescent for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
DOLDING April 21, (suddenly), of Darlington. Tony, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Gillian and Heather. Special grandad of Robert, Hayley and Sophie. Funeral Wednesday, April 30. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at Bondgate Methodist Church, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Darlington Talking Newspaper, Northern Echo Buildings, P.O. 14, Priestgate, Darlington. Dl1 1NF.
DOYLE Nancy Peacefully in hospital on April 23, aged 76 years. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church on Friday, May 9 at 10.00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE.
DOYLE Nancy Peacefully in hospital, on April 23, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of the late Laurie. Dearly loved mam of Pat, Terry, Lol, Michael, Kev and the late Kathryn. Devoted nanna to all her grandchildren. Please meet for service at St. Anne's Church on Thursday at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. If desired, flowers to 264 North Road, Darlington.
DUNN April 23. Joyce (nee Appleby), died peacefully at home after a short illness. Loving mother, nana, great-nan and sister. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Elim Pentecostal Church, Crosby Street, Darlington on Thursday, May 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to St Teresa's Hospice.
DUPREE April 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Spennymoor. Julie, aged 65 years, a beloved partner of Sonny, much loved mother of Dawn, Colin, Kim, Beverley and Shelley and partners, a dearly loved nan of thirteen grandchildren. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. God bless you. Rest in peace with the ones you loved.
EDEN April 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Bedale. June, much loved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Caroline, Peter, Louise and Darren, also a wonderful nana. Funeral service to be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Tuesday, April 29 at 1.40 p.m. Family flowers only.
ELLERTON April 19 (peacefully, at home), of California Row, Middleton-in-Teesdale. John Strange, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of the late Annie Madeleine, much loved father of Beryl, John and the late Hugh, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Friday, April 25 at 1.00 p.m., to be followed by interment St. Mary's Churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given in church for Middleton Prize Silver Band.
ELLIOTT (Chester-le-Street) In Springfield Lodge Nursing Home, West Rainton. On April 21, aged 84 years. Elsie, beloved wife of the late Joseph Baty Elliott and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary and St. Cuthberts Parish Church, Chester-le-Street on Monday April 28, at 8.45 a.m. followed by cremation in Sunderland Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Alzheimers Disease Society, c/o, The Volunteer Centre, Clarence Terrace, Chester-le-Street.
FORD On April 18, in Hallgarth Nursing Home and late of Oswald Court, Durham. Winnie, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Tom and sadly missed by all her friends and the loving staff of Hallgarth Nursing Home. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 29 at 11.30 a.m.
GARNETT April 19, of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Coundon). Joe, aged 79 years, devoted son of the late Elizabeth and John, dearly loved brother of Jack, the late Leo, Monica, Patricia and Philomena, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
GIBSON April 23 (suddenly), of Coundon. Violet (nee Cartwright), beloved wife of Robert (Bob), a much loved and loving aunt to John, Robert, Jennifer and Janet, dearly loved by all her great-nephews and nieces. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
GRAHAM Doris, loving mother of Lyndis and Malcolm and treasured grandma to Sarah, Christopher, Daniel and Jonathan. Slipped away peacefully on April 18, aged 73 years, after a short illness. She is missed. Memorial Service to be held at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on May 12, 2003 at 11.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK.
GREEN Joan, of Ramsey (formerly of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire), passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 14, 2003, aged 86 years, beloved wife of Reginald, loving mother to Jane and the late David Green, mother-in-law to Maureen and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. For details of the funeral service please contact Swearers Funeral Service, Blenheim Road, Ramsey Tel (01487) 812239.
GRIMSTON April 20, suddenly but peacefully, at home in Northallerton. Alfred William (Bunt), aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie, loving father of Anthony, Colin and Christine, a dear father-in-law and dearest grandad to Andrew, Darren, Kirsty and the late Louisa. Funeral service to be held in St. Thomas' Church, Brompton 2.00 p.m. Friday, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for the local branch of the M.S. Society.
HARDING April 15, in hospital, of 57 Skipton Close, Ferryhill, late of West Cornforth. Dorothy, aged 64 years, dearly loved mother of Beverley and Gail, mother-in-law of John, also a much loved gran of Kellie, Kirsty, Daniel, Dean and Joel. Cortege leaving residence at 11.05 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
HENDERSON April 19, suddenly and peacefully at home, of Ripon (formerly of Eaglescliffe and Stockton-on-Tees). Audrey Henderson (nee Thompson), in her 69th year, beloved wife of Ian, loving mother of Andrew and the late Christine and dear mother-in-law of Joan. Much loved sister of Jean and Jennifer and sister-in-law of Adil. Service at Ripon Cathedral on Tuesday, April 29 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Messrs. F. Lowley and Son Ltd., 13 Low Skelgate, Ripon. HG4 1BE.
