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VICKERS August 5, of Bishop Auckland. Dennis, aged 84 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of the late Christine, also a much loved and loving grandad of Julia and great-grandfather of James. Dennis will be sadly missed by son-in-law Gareth, also Lynne, Katy, Mark, Ian and Ben, a dear brother of Greta and Amy and a much loved uncle, sadly missed by dear friend Agnes. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given to the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund.
WEBB Dorothy Edna, aged 83 years, of Richmond, on July 31, 2004. Wife of the late Wing Commander John George Webb, much loved mother of Roy, Peter, Judy, Hilary, Michael and Philip and a much missed sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 10 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for the Richmond Alzheimer's Society are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WEDGWOOD On August 4, suddenly, but peacefully, at home in Romanby, Northallerton. Hazel, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of the late Albert and a loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held in St. James' Church, Romanby, 1.00 p.m. Tuesday, followed by interment.
WHALEN July 31 (peacefully), in Defoe Court Nursing Home. Terence, aged 80 years. Father of Mary and Billy, grandfather of Michala and Kirsty, will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday August 11. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for service at St. Mary's, R.C. Church, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium
WILLCOX July 31 (peacefully, at Eden Cottage, Cobden Street, Darlington), late of Rydal Road. Rose, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a dear mother of Brian and the late Sonny and Clive, also a much loved mother-in-law of Iris and Dorothy, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Funeral, Monday, August 9. Will friends please meet for service, 3.00 p.m. at St. John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WILLIAMS Died August 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of North Stainley. Ethel, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Norman, dear aunty of the late William and great-aunty of Alex and Lisa. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, North Stainley, on Thursday, August 5 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Stroke Association.
WILLIAMSON August 5, of Fishburn. Jean, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Les, a dearly loved mam of Gillian and son-in-law Colin and a loving nana to Helen and Claire. Would friends please meet in Fishburn Methodist Church, Thursday for a service at 12.00 noon followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to chapel funds.
WILSON July 30, of Bishop Auckland. Thomas (Tommy), aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Myra Jean, dear step father, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m., on Friday, August 6.
WILSON Marian, on August 2, in hospital. Marian, aged 90 years, of Leyburn (formerly of Adam Bottoms Farm). Dearest mother of Valerie and Peter and a dear grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium, on Monday, August 9, at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, by request.
WOOD August 2 of Grasmere Grove, Crook. Valerie, aged 63 years, a dearly loved daughter of Margaret Jane Johnson (Peg) and the late Robert Johnson, a devoted mother of Maria and Tim and a dear mother-in-law of Lisa, a much loved grannie of Chloe and Tom, a dearest sister to Geoff, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Interment Tuesday, August 10 in Crook Cemetery following a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church.
WRIGHT August 6, of Ushaw Villas, Ushaw Moor. Eleanor (Nellie, nee Bone), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, loving mother of Lawrence, Norma and Jeff and a dear mother-in-law, gran and nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, August 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Club afterwards.
AGGETT August 11, peacefully, in hospital, of Darlington. Francis, aged 81 years, dearly loved dad of Phillip, much loved father-in-law of Maria and a loving grandad of Daniel and Ricky. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
ALLEN August 5 (suddenly), of Missenden Grove, Priestfield, Middlesbrough (formerly of West Cornforth). Geoffrey, aged 55 years, much loved son of Alice and the late Jack, a dear brother, brother-in-law, nephew and cousin. Service and committal in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
ALLENBY August 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cherry Garth, Thirsk. Ivy, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph, loving mother of Peter and Susan, a dear mother-in-law, nan and great-nan. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk, on Monday, August 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory, may be made to Cherry Garth and The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
ARCHER August 7, of Skipton Close, Newton Aycliffe (late of Tow Law). Helen Leanne, aged 18 years, beloved daughter of Maureen and the late Paul Archer, a dear stepdaughter of Hughie, a loving sister of Emma, Laura, Craig and stepsister of Claire, Christopher and Robert, a dearly loved granddaughter of Margaret and Harry Hail and Jean Archer, a dear aunt of Nathan and Kian, also a dear niece and cousin. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Tuesday, August 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. Please, no dark clothes to be worn, by her own request.
BAINBRIDGE On August 7, peacefully at home, after a short illness. Alfred John, aged 67 years, of Darlington. Beloved husband of Sheila, father to Alan, a stepfather, grandad, great-grandad, uncle, great-uncle and loving brother. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, August 12 at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel.
BATES On August 6, peacefully after a long illness, of Newton Hall. Alan, aged 66 years, the devoted husband of Eleanor, a much loved father of Carol, Jacki and Ian, also a loving grandpa. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 12 at 2.00 p.m for service prior to cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Diabetic Association, c/o 9 Ford Road, Newton Hall.
BERTRAM August 8 (peacefully, at home), of Raby Road, Newton Hall. Bob, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Doris, a dear brother to Hilda and family and also Anne, Bob and family, also brother-in-law to Joyce, Audrey, Arthur, Irene and John. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Monday, August 16, at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment at Sacriston Cemetery. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by The Kidney Association and St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
BLACK August 13, of South View, Meadowfield. Vera, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill and a loving mother of Geoffrey. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday August 18, at 1.00 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at home afterwards. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.
BLOTT Jennie Died peacefully on August 6, 2004, aged 93 years. Funeral service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough 2.00 p.m. on August 16, 2004. Flowers or donations to, Imperial Cancer Research c/o, The Co-op Funeral Services, 227, Durham Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 0QA.
BUCKTON August 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Girton Walk, Darlington. Norma, aged 58 years, beloved daughter of the late Olwyn and Norman, treasured sister of Kenneth and Peter, much loved sister-in-law of Margaret and Marlie and a dear auntie. Funeral Friday, August 13. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium, 1.15 p.m.
BUTLER August 8 (suddenly on holiday in Darlington), the Reverend Margaret Mary Butler, of Bakewell, Derbyshire. Funeral arrangements later.
CHAMBERS August 6, suddenly in hospital, of Auckland Avenue, Darlington. Arthur, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Nancy, a dear dad of Linda and Christine, father-in-law of Keith and Melvin, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, August 12. Will friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Renal and Diabetic Associations, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
CLARK August 8 (peacefully at home), of 30 Mayfields, Spennymoor. Rita (nee Ward), aged 61 years, a dearly loved wife of Bobby, a loving mam of Allyson and Natalie, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved grandma and a loved sister. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
COLLEY August 7, of Wear View, Byers Green. William Leslie (Bill), aged 71 years, a dearly loved dad of Sharon and Pamela. Would friends please meet in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green, Thursday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.
CRABTREE August 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cleves Cottages, Ferryhill. Hilda, aged 78 years, a dear beloved wife of Colin and a much loved mam of Stuart and Sharon, also a loving grandma to Shelley and Sarah. Would friends please meet at Duncombe Cemetery on Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m., for a grave side service.
CULLINGFORD August 5, (after a short illness in hospital), of Gilesgate, Durham. Clive, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Carole and Kay and a very special grandad of Peter and Melissa and dear brother of John. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church on Monday, August 16, at 10.00 a.m. Cremation at Durham to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Great North Air Ambulance. A plate will be provided at the church.
DAVISON (Edmondsley) Suddenly at home, August 7, aged 96 years. Mary, beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Mary and Bill and grandmother of Heather and Bob. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Chester-le-Street Methodist Church on Friday August 13, at 1.15 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, The Friends of the hospital, Chester-le-Street Community Hospital.
DINSDALE August 1, suddenly in hospital, of Warwick Square, Darlington. Les, aged 67 years, loving partner of Carol, much loved dad of Chris, father-in-law of Linda and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Monday, August 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
DODDS Peacefully at home, on August 10, 2004. Lilian Dodds (nee Best), aged 45 years, of Victoria Park Drive, Peebles and formerly of Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, dear mother of Juliann, Audrey and Terrie, loving daughter of Elizabeth and the late Leslie and much loved sister of the family. Service in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Peebles on Tuesday, August 17 at 11.00 a.m., to which all friends are invited, thereafter interment in Peebles Cemetery, Neidpath Road Gate at 11.45 a.m.
