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GRIFFITHS May 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Cahal (Clarry), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, a dearly loved father and father-in-law of John and Lynn, grandfather of Abigail and Jacqueline, great grandad to Caitlyn. Funeral Monday, May 24. Will friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GRIMSTONE May 19, at home with her family in Eldon Lane. Joan, aged 71 years, devoted wife of Norman, beloved mam of Stuart and Andrew, dear mother-in-law to Jackie and Karen, a much loved and loving gran of Hayley and Rebecca, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon, at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the family or sent direct to Bishop Auckland General Hospital for the MARA Unit.
GUILE On May 18 (at Abbey Care Village Nursing Home, Scorton, after a difficult illness bravely borne), formerly of Vancouver Street and North Lodge Terrace, Darlington. Phyllis, aged 80 years, very dear mum of Sylvia, dear mother-in-law of Alan and loving grandma of Mark, Dave, Paul, Leo, John and Saskia. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Wednesday, May 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
HALL December 16, 2003, formerly of Spennymoor, late of Bude, Cornwall. Jean (nee Hepple), aged 78 years. A Memorial Service is to be held at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, May 24 at 2.00 p.m.
HALL Ronald (Ronaldo) Suddenly taken from us on May 15 in Teesside Hospice, Middlesbrough. Ronaldo, aged 69 years, beloved son of Lily and the late Sydney, husband of Pat, father of Gillian, Wendy, Martin, Daniel and Andrea and also a special grandad, great-grandad and uncle who will be very sadly missed. "You're So Wonderful" Service and cremation to take place on Friday, May 21 in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes if desired to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Memorial House, 398 Linthorpe Road, Middesbrough or donations in lieu, if so desired, to Teesside Hospice Care Foundation, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough.
HARRIS Freda, of Bishop Auckland, died peacefully in hospital, on May 14. Dearly loved wife of the late David William (Bill), devoted mum of David and a dear mother-in-law of Sheila, a loving and treasured grandma of Andrew and Jonathan. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, May 24 at 9.45 a.m. All are invited for refreshments after this service at 63 Salutation Road, Darlington. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
HARRISON Olivia May born asleep May 10. Darling daughter of Dean and Andrea, a loving baby sister of Elliot and Alex. Funeral Thursday, May 20. Will friends please meet for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe 3.00 p.m., followed by private interment.
HARRISON Olivia May, darling granddaughter of Christine Wilkinson and will be loved and missed by all the family Melanie and Michael Holton and the Boys and Martin, Heather and Hannah Fenwick.
HARRISON Olivia May, our Princess. Always loved by nana Teresa, grandad Brian, grandad Wilson, nana Pat, gran, uncle Scott, Jimmy, Margaret and Steven.
HENNESSY Suddenly, on May 19, of Bearpark. Michael Terence (Paddy), aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and neighbours. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh Laude on Wednesday, May 26 at 10.30 a.m., private interment at Langley Park Cemetery to follow. Bus provided to church. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Cross Keys afterwards.
HIND May 19 (peacefully at home, after a short illness), of Darlington. Leslie (Les), aged 54 years, beloved son of Marion and the late Joseph, loving brother of John, Danny, Wendy, Marilyn and Amanda, brother-in-law of Colin and Gillian and also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday, May 28. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton, prior to cremation. Floral tributes if so desired c/o Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
HIRST May 19 (peacefully), of Shildon. Alfie, aged 79 years, loving husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved dad of Richard and Ann, dear grandad of Karen, Clare and Kelly, devoted great-grandad of James-Richard and Kelsie-May. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, May 25 at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
HOLMES Cyril (Sid) On May 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Cotherstone Road, Stockton. Sid, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of David, Jacqueline and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Tracy, Neil and Tracy and dearest grandad of Elysha, Danielle, Nadia, Scott and Jamie. Funeral Tuesday, May 25. Friends please meet for service in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. God knew that you were weary, the hill too hard to climb So He put his arms around you and whispered 'peace be thine'.
HUGHES May 17 (suddenly in hospital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. John Edward Lewis, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Cicely, a much missed dad to Mildred and David and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Friday, May 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
INGRAM May 20, peacefully, in his sleep in hospital, of Hundens Park Residential Home, Darlington. George William (Bill), aged 85 years, dearly loved father of Allan and Ann, also a much loved grandad. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
JOHNSON Winifred May 13, peacefully, in Seaview Nursing Home, Saltburn (late of Loftus). Win, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, dearly loved mam to Julia and Colin and a much loved nana to Catherine and Gary and James and Jen. Funeral service in St Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, May 21 at 11.15 .m., prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. She lived for those she loved and those she loved remember.
JOHNSTON (Framwellgate Moor) Suddenly, on May 14, in Appletree Nursing Home, Durham. Laura (nee Beddison), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Richard. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Friday, May 21 at 1.30 p.m., cremation to follow at Durham. Flowers and enquiries to Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham. Tel. (0191) 3863850.
KELLETT Elsie, aged 84 years, of 61 Manor Grove, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on May 19. Beloved wife of the late Burrell and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, May 25 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Chapel.
KEMP (nee Colling) May 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Crook. Mary, aged 88 years, dear wife of the late George, beloved mum of Georgina, grandmother of David and Andrew, great-grandmother of Laura and also sister of Sarah-Jane and Eva. Funeral Tuesday, May 25. Would friends please meet 3.30 p.m. for service and committal at Durham Crematorium.
KLIMIUK Pedro, aged 79 years, of The Nurseries, Leyburn. Funeral Mass at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Leyburn on Wednesday, May 26 at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
LAKIN May 15, peacefully, of Low Burnlea, Hamsterley. Helen, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ray, much loved mother of Tony, Vicky and Mary, loving grandmother of Gayle, James, Michael, Katie and Becky and great-grandmother of Taryn and Jack. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LAYFIELD Kathleen (Kate) suddenly taken on May 16 from her husband and family who loved her more than words can ever express. Funeral Friday, May 21. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at All Saints on Ravensdale Road, Darlington, prior to private cremation. No flowers please, by request.
LEEMING May 13 (suddenly), of Carnaby Road, Darlington. Jimmy (former worker at D.S.R.M.), aged 80 years, much loved husband to Joan, loving dad to Stewart and Malcolm, also a dear father-in-law to Karen. Funeral Wednesday, May 26. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation.
LOUTH On May 13, peacefully in hospital, of Langley Park. Esther, aged 80 years, a devoted wife of the late Thomas, a much loved mam of Jean, Norma, Derek and Brenda, a dear mother-in-law of Lawrence and Robert, a loving gran of Mark, Paul, Nicola, Steven, Debbie, Joanne and Alison and gran-gran to Bethany, Liam, Caitlin and Ellie and also loved by all her family from St. Helens. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 19 at 1.30 p.m., for service prior to cremation.
MANN Anthony (Wilf) Suddenly on May 12, aged 42 years, devoted husband of Tracey, darling dad of Catherine, Elizabeth, Thomas and Joseph, much loved son of Margaret and Ken, dear brother of Susan and Carol, son-in-law of Jed and Marion, also brother-in-law, uncle, friend and colleague. Deeply loved by all. Service to be held at St. Peter's R.C. Church, South Bank on Wednesday, May 19 at 11.15 a.m., prior to burial at Wilton Churchyard. Friends please meet at church.
MASTERMAN May 16 (suddenly and peacefully at home). Rosemary, aged 73 years, dearly beloved wife of Neil, devoted mother of Julie, Christine, Beverley, Penny and Emma, dear sister to Rita and the late Maureen, sister-in-law to Tot and John and loving aunt to Trevor, Lynda, Anne, John and Alison. Funeral service and burial to be held at St. Nicholas' Church, Bracon Ash, Norwich on Saturday, May 22 at 1.00 p.m. Please wear light colours. Flowers to be sent to R.J. Bartram and Son, Henley House, 42 Fairland Street, Wymondham, Norwich.
MATTIMOE May 20 (suddenly, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham City), of St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor. John, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Jessie, a dearly loved dad of Alan and Carol and a much loved grandad of David. Would friends please meet Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.