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TONKS On July 25, late of Kelloe. David, aged 26 years, loving husband of Kath and much loved son of Billy and Jane, also a dearest brother of Julie. Friends please meet on Monday, August 2, at 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
TURNBULL July 21 (suddenly), in the Kings Court Care Home, Barnard Castle. Mary Louisa, aged 59 years, beloved youngest child of the late William and Grace and dear sister of Ann, John and Christopher. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Monday, August 2 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to St. Mary's Church Fund.
UTLEY July 27 (suddenly), of Stanley Way, Billy Row, Crook. William (Bill), dear husband of Ann, loving father of Karl, Trish, Simon and the late Andrew, stepfather of Colin, Ann Marie and William, dear brother of Iris and Phillip, grandad and great-grandad and a good friend to all. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, August 2 at 2.00 p.m. All welcome for refreshments at Billy Row Club after the service.
VASEY VERA 22nd February 1925 - 20th July 2004. Beloved mam, nana, great-nana and friend. Together again with dad John who was waiting for you. We miss you every minute. Mary, Rachel, Leah and Michael.
WADE July 24, peacefully. Jean (nee Stobbs), aged 80 years, of West Auckland. Beloved wife of the late Frank, also a much loved and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, July 30, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
WAKE July 26. Audrey, of Northallerton, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Dick, much loved mother of Colin, David, June, Pauline and Kevin and loving grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton at 2.00 p.m., on August 4, followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
WALKER July 25, of Willington. Fred, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Connie, loving father of Brett and Dale, dear father-in-law of June and Gillian. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Friday, July 30 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Burn Hotel.
WALLER July 24, peacefully in hospital, of St. Leonards Crescent, Thornley. Francis Joseph (Frank), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Eileen, loving father of Mariann. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Roman Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery. On whose soul Sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P
WASHBOURNE July 28, Major Richard Washbourne (late Royal Engineers), of Hurworth-on-Tees, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, father of Paul and father-in-law of Charlotte. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth, at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
WHARRAM Joan, after a short, sudden illness, of Baldersby, Thirsk, aged 93 years. Cherished wife of the late Geoffrey William, adored and adoring mother of Judy and David, mother-in-law of Kathleen and Ted and equally loved grandmother to Louise, Peter, Claire and Richard and great-grandmother to Jemima, Rufus, Rebecca, Thomas and Lilli, twin daughter of the late William and Emma Dorothy Marriott of Harrogate and twin sister of Marjorie. The funeral service will be held at St. James' Church, Baldersby St. James on Tuesday, August 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Flowers, or donations may be made to Cancer Research U.K.
WILCOCKSON July 24, of West Auckland. Mary (nee Race), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law to Gordon, a much loved and loving nana of Zöe, Lauren and Greg, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 1.05 p.m. on Friday, July 30 for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
WRIGHT July 28 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Sherborne Close, Darlington. David Hammond, aged 69 years, much loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Gwynneth and Dave, Sheila and Tony and Maggs, also a devoted grandad. Funeral Monday, August 2. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m., for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Macmillan Nurses.
YARD July 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of Dene View, Cassop. Betty, aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 28 at 10.30 a.m.
ALLINSON Evelyn, aged 92 years, peacefully at Morris Grange Nursing Home, Middleton Tyas on July 30 (formerly of The Orlands, Aycliffe Village). Dearly loved sister of Lucy and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village on Thursday, August 5 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Andrew's Church Funds.
ALLISON July 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Prince Charles Avenue, Bowburn. Stanley, aged 80 years. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy, beloved dad of Pauline and Maureen, a sadly missed father-in-law of George and Malcolm, a treasured grandad of Nicola, Craig, Wayne, Angela and Suzanne, also grandpa of Annabell, dearly loved brother of Una and brother-in-law of Jimmy. Will friends please meet for service at Christ the King Church, Bowburn, Friday, August 6, at 10.40 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, c/o Angela.
BARTLEY July 30, suddenly in hospital, of Talbot Court, Auckland Park. Christopher Andrew, aged 33 years, much loved son of Paul and Marion, loving brother of Julie, devoted uncle of Michael and Amy, greatly loved partner of Karen. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Saturday, August 7 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to Cancer Research, may be sent to Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington. Out of pain, rest in peace.
BECK August 1 (in hospital), of Darlington. Joyce, beloved wife of the late George, a dear mam of Kath, David, Donald, Jean, Barbara, Colin, Steven and the late Eileen. Will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Thursday August 12. Will friends please meet for service 11.00 a.m. at St. James The Great, Albert Hill, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium
BELL Suddenly on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at his home in Catterall, Lancashire, formerly of Great Burdon. Derek, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Lena, much loved father of Stephen and Christine, dear father-in-law of Steven, also a loved and loving grandad. All inquiries to L. Stewart, Dimond and Son Ltd. Tel. (01995) 602316.
BESTFORD July 30, of Langdale Avenue, Crook. Elizabeth (Bet), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Amos, a dearly loved mother of Jim and mother-in-law of Ann, also a devoted gran of David and Michael and sadly missed by Joanne. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, August 5 at 2.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Catherine's Church Fund.
BETTS Gertrude August 3, of Thornhill Road, Shotton. Trudie, aged 76 years. Dearly beloved wife of Tom, loving mother of David, Julia, Thomas and Paul and a dear nana Butterfly. Interment Flemingfield church yard, Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Llourdes R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m.
BLADEN August 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Garthlands Road, Darlington. Margaret, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joe, adored mam of Terry and Sue, much loved gran of Danielle and Matthew, much loved great-grandma of Scott, loved by Julie and Kevin and dear sister of Pearl. Funeral Wednesday, August 11. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BRADLEY August 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of 8 The Close, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle. Jenny, aged 83 years, dearly missed by all her family. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 10, at 1.15 p.m. for service and cremation. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Ward 1, Richardson Hospital (cheques payable to 'Durham Dales PCT'), are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8RB.
BROOKS On August 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of Jubilee Crescent, Sherburn Hill (formerly of Carrville). Lily, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mam of Hilary and Karen, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Martin and Kevin, a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Belmont, on Wednesday, August 11 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
BURDIS July 30 (tragically), of Ashcroft, Stanhope. Michael, aged 33 years, a much loved husband of Jackie, a loving stepdad of Scott, Glenn and Melissa, a dearest son of Ambrose and Beatrice, a loving brother of Alan and brother-in-law of Charlene, also a devoted uncle of Laura and Sam. Funeral Friday, August 6. Would friends please meet at 2.00 p.m. for a service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope, followed by interment in Crosshills Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
BUSS Frank (Frankie) August 4, at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Frankie, aged 33 years. Marie would like friends to meet, Tuesday, August 10 at 12.45 p.m., at St. Clares Church, Newton Aycliffe for service, followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the local Macmillan Nurses.
CARR On July 31 (in hospital), of Woodside, Leyburn (formerly of Middleham). Kathleen, aged 90 years, dearly loved mother of Rona, mother-in-law of Geoffrey and a very dear grandmother of Michael and Martin. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Thursday, August 5 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
CAVENY August 2, peacefully, in Hallgarth Nursing Home, of Cunningham Place, Gilesgate, Durham. Benson Bernard (Ben), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Pam and Chris, father-in-law of Alan and John and a loving grandpa of Jayne, Tracy and Lisa. Friends please meet for service in St. Giles' Church, on Friday, August 6 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Durham City Rugby Club afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Multiple Myloma Foundation, may be given at the Crematorium, or sent to, N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham.
CHARLTON On August 3 (suddenly, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Albert, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late May, also a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 12, 11.00 a.m., at St. Clare's Church prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CONROY July 31 (suddenly, in hospital), of 15 High Wood View, Durham City. Mary Anna, aged 87 years (nee Wallis). Dearly loved wife of the late Denis and dear mam of Mary and Catherine, loving grandma of Joanne, Catherine, Anne-Marie, Elizabeth and Rebecca. To be received into St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Elvet on Wednesday August 4, at 6.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday August 5, at 2.00 p.m. Interment to follow at South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church Building Fund c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy.
COULSON July 29, in St. Helen's Nursing Home (late of Edgar Grove, Bishop Auckland). Kathleen, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of John (Jack), also a dearly beloved wife of the late Walter Bradford, a devoted mother to Walter and a dear mother-in-law of Brenda, a dearest gran to Alison and Bob, also a much loved great-gran to Jacob. Private cremation on Tuesday, August 3 at Durham following a service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Please note change of time.
