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BRIGGS May 15, of Newcastle Road, Durham. Doris (nee Duxfield), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Len, loving mother of Ian and Susan, a dear mother-in-law of Philippa and Gordon and a much loved grandma of Alison, Helen and Louisa. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 20 at 10.30 a.m.
BROWN May 21, at St. Margaret's Nursing Home (formerly of New Brancepeth). Brenda Hope, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Sydney, mother of Phyllis and Derek, mother-in-law of Florence and a loving granny and great-granny. Friends please meet for service in Ushaw Moor Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 26 at 2.45 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the N.S.P.C.C.
CAPE May 15 (suddenly at home), of 10 Langley Garth, Staindrop. Frederick Grant, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Enid and a devoted father of Susan, Sarah and Ruth. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Friday, May 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment at Gainford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for The British Heart Foundation are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 8RB.
CARTER Olga May 16, peacefully, at Yohden Dene Care Home, Blackhall. Olga, aged 86 years, late of Christchurch Place, Peterlee, dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas William, a much loved mam of Keith, dear mother-in-law of Diana, devoted grandma of Joanne, Brian and Keith and great-grandma of Joseph. Service to take place at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Thursday at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church.
CHAMPION May 16, peacefully, in hospital. Enid, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of Derrick, much loved mother of Rick and a dear mum-in-law of Joyce and loved grandma of Ryan. Funeral service at St. Michael and St. George Church, Castleton on Saturday, May 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Danby Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Esk Valley Lifeline and Church Funds. All enquiries to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel. (01947) 897249.
CHARLTON May 11 (in hospital), of Darlington. Mary, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Robert (Bob), very proud mother of Steve, much loved mother-in-law of Carol and loving grandma of Katherine, Robert and James. Funeral Tuesday, May 18. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at The Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. R.I.P
CHISEM May 12, peacefully, in Portland House (Rich-mond) Nursing Home, Willington, (formerly of Shildon). Irene (nee Collin), aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frank, a dearly loved mother and friend of Ann. Cremation Friday May 21 at Durham, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.10 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request.
CLOSE May 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cambridge Road, Peterlee. Joyce, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, much missed mam of Eric, Brenda and Bryan and mother-in-law to Shela, John and Shirley, a dear nan to Debra, Andrew, Chloe, Joshua, Jonathan, Adam and Emily. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 25 at 12.00 noon.
COATES Formerly of Chilton. Died suddenly in hospital in Bristol on May 16. Laurie, aged 64 years, beloved brother of Ron and wife Mabel. Will be sadly missed.
COCKBURN On May 15, suddenly, of Garden Farm, Chester-le-Street. Janice, aged 57 years, much loved wife and friend of Alan and a dearly loved mam of Jonathan. Friends please meet Chester-le-Street Methodist Church on Thursday, May 20 at 10.15 a.m. for service, followed by cremation Durham at 11.00 a.m.
CRAMMEN May 17 (peacefully), at Ashwood Nursing Home, Easington (late of Wingate). Evelyn (nee Gradon), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Alexander, dearly loved mother, dearest mother-in-law, much loved grandma, great-grandma and great-great- grandma. Cortege leaving 43 Bruce Crescent, Wingate Friday at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Churchyard.
DALE On May 16, peacefully in hospital, of Stokesley. Jane Ann (Jenny), nee Turton. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred John, loving mother of June, Enid, Maureen, David and Kevin, mother-in-law of Allan, Roland, Judith and Linda and dearest grandma to Martin and Clair, Andrew, James and Sarah. Funeral service to be held in St. Peter's Church, Stokesley, 1.30 p.m., Friday, May 21, followed by interment. Always in our thoughts.
DALE On May 16. Jane Ann, nee Turton, beloved sister of Edith, May and Margaret and George, also George and Irene. Sadly missed.
DOWSON May 18 (suddenly), in Ventress Hall Nursing Home. Raymond, aged 79 years, a very dear uncle of Anne, Julie and families. Service to be held at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26. Enquiries to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel. (01947) 897249.
DUKE May 13, suddenly, of High Etherley. Jack, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Doreen, sadly missed by all brothers and family. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 20 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Arthritis Care.
EDWARDS May 20, of Princess Court, Spennymoor. Gwendoline (Gwen), aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor on Wednesday for a service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
ETHERINGTON May 15 (peacefully, in South Church Nursing Home), of Bowes Grove, Bishop Auckland. John (Jack) Heslop, aged 85 years, a dearly loved husband of Berta, a devoted father of Janice, Joan and George and a dear father-in-law and much loved granda of Brian, Paul, Suzanne, Lynn and Alice, also a dearest great-granda to Louis, Dominic and Abi. Cremation Friday, May 21 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. for a service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please.
FLINT May 16 (peacefully at home, after a long illness), of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. Walter, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, much loved dad of June, Ann and Richard and also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 1.30 p.m.
FOSTER Thanksgiving Service in memory of Rene Foster (wife of Stan), previously of Bells Folly, Durham City on Monday, May 24 at 11.00 a.m. at Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City.
FOUNTAIN May 20, peacefully, in hospital, of The Headlands, Darlington. Ada, adored wife and companion of Vic, loving mother of Janice and Richard, sadly missed by their partners Ronnie and Angela, also dearly loved grandmother of James. Funeral Thurs-day. Friends please meet for Memorial Service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation.
FREEMAN May 18, suddenly, of Shildon. Tony, aged 45 years, beloved dad of Kelly and Lesley, dear son of Thomas and Audrey, brother to Paul and Trevor, stepbrother to Thelma, also a brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel at 9.20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, followed by cremation at Darlington.
GEORGE May 15 (peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne), of The Cotswolds, Chilton. June, aged 60 years, beloved wife of Ted, a very much loved mam of John and Della, loving daughter of Ruby, dearest sister of Sylvia, dear mother-in-law of Emma, precious gran of Heidi and also a dearest sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday at 2.00 p.m.
GIBBONS May 18 (peacefully with her family around her), of Eden Road, Spennymoor. Edna, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, a loving mam of John and a much loved grandma of Mia, Mark and Darren. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, Monday for a service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
GODDARD May 18, of Northumberland Avenue, Willington. Evelyn (nee Crane), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of Harry, devoted mother of Anne, John and Christopher, a much loved and loving mother-in-law of Alan, Susan and Judith, loving sister of Walter and the late Edna, dear nana of Andrew, Helen, Hollie, Martin, David, Roger and Ian and great-grandma to Hannah. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 26 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Ward 5, Bishop Auckland General Hospital may be left with the family. Family and friends are welcome for refreshments afterwards at the Rosedale Centre.
GOWLAND (nee Quinn) May 13, in Willowburn Hospice, after a long illness bravely borne and with her loving children around her. Norah May, aged 76 years, of Poplar House, Quebec, beloved wife of the late Norman, adored mam of Malcolm, Sue, Ian and Margaret, a much loved nana and great-nana, devoted sister to Nancy and sister-in-law to Betty. Will be greatly missed. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh Laude on Saturday, May 22 at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow in Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Dr. Andy James, Endocrine Unit, Claremont Wing, R.V.I., Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP.
GREEN May 15 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darlington. Joyce, aged 64 years, dearest daughter of the late Mary and Edward, life long friend of Brenda. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday, May 24. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington prior to cremation.
