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BARRETT Lena Elizabeth ('Pip') Barrett, aged 89 years, peacefully and after a brief illness at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Lately of Bedale and previously of Dovercourt and Croydon. Dearly loved wife of her late husband Jock, devoted mum to Lena, Andrew and Chris and cherished grandmother of Kevin, Caroline, Becky, Iain, Katie and Pablo. Cremation and service of thanksgiving at Darlington Crematorium today, Friday, May 28, 2004 at 2.15 p.m. Flowers to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BAYLES John, aged 52 years, of 37 East Green, West Auckland, died suddenly on May 21, after a long and painful illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved dad of David, dearest future father-in-law of Lindsay, special son of Mary and the late Robert, very dear brother of Ann, brother-in-law to Tony, Gordon and Pauline and a dear son-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at West Auckland Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 1 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for the M.S. Society.
BELGRAVE On May 24, at his home in East Witton. Cedric, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Gillian, dearly loved father of Keith, Graham, Elizabeth and David and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, East Witton, on Wednesday, June 2, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for church funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BELL May 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of King William Grange, Spennymoor. John Joseph, aged 79 years, a very dear brother of Edward, Jenny and the late Doris. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m.
BELLAMY May 21, at Portland House, late of Willard Grove, Stanhope. Jack, aged 89 years. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day, May 27 at 3.00 p.m. followed by cremation.
BLACKETT May 26 (peacefully at home), of Sunnydale, Shildon. John William (Blackie), aged 76 years, much loved husband of Joan, a loving father, father-in-law and granda, also a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, June 1 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, c/o Jack's family. Everyone welcome for refreshments at the B.R. Club, Shildon after the funeral service.
BLENKINSOPP May 26 (in hospital), formerly of Carlton Miniott, Thirsk. Norah, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom), dearly loved mother of Marion and John, a dear mother-in-law and the loving grandma of Andrew and Helen. The funeral service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, June 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
BRAMLEY Eileen, died May 21, 2004, in Canada. Dear daughter of Doris and Dennis Harris (Southsea, Hampshire) and the late Robert Armstrong and wife Audrey (Canada). Beloved wife of David, mother of Paul and grandmother of Tay. Loving sister of Adele Harris, Southsea and siblings in Canada.
BRITTAIN Alice, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, passed away peacefully on May 22 at St. Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough, after a long illness. Treasured mother of Brian and Dereck, daughters-in-law Jan and Sue, dear grandma of Paul, Sarah and Alex and great-grandma of James. Service at South Cliff Methodist Church, Scarborough on Friday, May 28 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough. Enquiries to T.L. Chapman and Son Ltd. Tel. (01723) 362517.
BROWN Edward On May 26, of Cooper's Close, Thornley. Eddy, aged 73 years, a loving father of Elizabeth, Heather, Hilary, Melvin, John and Paul and also a treasured grandfather. Interment Thornley Cemetery on Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 10.30 a.m. Reception to be held at Thornley Catholic Club, all welcome.
BUCKLEY May 21, peacefully, in hospital, of Forster Street, Darlington. Maurice, aged 67 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father of Stephen, Mark, Sean and Claire, father-in-law of Tracy, Vikki, Colette and Gary, also a much loved grandad of Kate, Gary, Marc, Ryan, Callum, Lee, Sarah and Gary. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
BURNHOPE Mary Isobel On May 19, in the Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee, formerly of Easington Colliery. Mary (nee Harrison), aged 95 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Isaac, a loving mother of Pat and a dear mother-in-law of Alan. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 12.15 p.m.
BURNHOPE Mary Isobel Loving aunt of Diane, Ian, Bill and Wendy and great-aunt of Billy, Paul and Lee.
BURROWS-SCHOFIELD On May 20, tragically, as the result of a road accident, of Berkeley, Darlington Road, Durham. Laura, aged ten years, precious daughter of Jackie, Steve and Mike, loving sister of Ashleigh and adored granddaughter of Mavis, Tom, Frank and the late Maureen, also of Sheila and Fred. Friends please meet for service at St. Margaret's Church, Crossgate, Durham on Thursday, May 27 at 1.00 p.m., cremation to follow.
CAMERON May 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of Eastmount Road, Darlington. Anne, aged 58 years, dearly loved companion of Lorna, a loving sister of Margaret and Angus, also dearly loved by her family and close friends. She will be sadly missed by them all. Funeral Wednesday, June 2. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
CARTER May 19, died peacefully at home in the loving care of his daughter Marjorie and Andrew. Robert, aged 90 years, of Yafforth, late of Langley Park, Co. Durham. Father of the late Jean and Robert, a much loved brother, uncle, grandfather and father-in-law. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday, May 27 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Church.
CAVILL May 22, peacefully at home, in North Road, Darlington. Eddie, aged 55 years, beloved husband and best friend of Elaine, dearly loved dad of Julie and Joanne and Gavin, special grandad of Kathryn and much loved son-in-law of George and the late Edie. A special person who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CAVILL Eddie A beloved brother of Olive, Harry, Arthur, Ann, Jean, May and Cath and families. Always in our thoughts
CLARK May 23, peacefully, at Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington. Clara (nee Foster), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mother of Cilla, Shirley, Alan, Wally, Michael and the late John, also a much loved mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
CLARKSON May 26 (peacefully at home). Joan, aged 62 years, dearly loved wife of Clifford, much loved mother of Susan, Janet and Brian and loving grandma. Funeral service at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg on Saturday, May 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
COLEMAN May 25, peacefully in hospital, of Prescott Street, Darlington. Mary, aged 83 years, precious mother of Jimmy, Cath, Maureen and Yvonne, mother-in-law of John, Jeff and Neil, devoted nanna of Jeffrey, Thomas, James, Rose and Catherine and Andy and the late Amy Laura, also loving great-nanna of Danny Boy. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. William's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
COLLINSON On May 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Easson Road, Darlington. Ernie, aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Edythe, Ernie and Clifford, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, June 1. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research U.K., PO Box 123, London WC2A 3PX.
COOK May 23 (suddenly, at home), of College Street, Shildon. Sydney, aged 82 years, a dear brother and uncle to all the family. Cortege leaving his sister's residence on Friday, May 28 at 12.10 p.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.20 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research c/o the family.
COOK May 21, peacefully in hospital (formerly of Topcliffe). John Francis, aged 74 years, loving father of Jonathon, Paul and Geoff and dear grandfather and brother. A funeral service was held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 28, 2004.
COOK May 23, unexpectedly, of Riverside Drive, Great Burdon. Roy Michael, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of Pauline, devoted father of Abigail and Victoria Ann and a much loved brother and son-in-law. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
COWTON Cicely On May 20 (late of Bevan Crescent, Wheatley Hill). Cicely, aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mother of Maureen and Marion, a dear mother-in-law of John and Robert and also a devoted nanna and great-nanna. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Haswell and District Mencap, c/o Jean Dixon.
CUMMING Peacefully in hospital, on May 26, of Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery. Robert Alexander (Bobby), aged 73 years, a dearly beloved husband of Audrey (nee Ryan), also a loving brother of Leslie and Gordon. Friends please meet on Saturday at 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass and interment at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Fleming Field. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Mr. John Walton, 21 Brancepeth Close, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5XL. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
