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BARTRAM August 19, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham. Louisa (known as Louie to family and friends), aged 84 years, loving wife of the late George William, dearly loved mam of Louise, David and Barrie, also devoted grandma to Craig and Megan-Elise. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, August 25. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St. Margaret's Nursing Home.
BEST August 20, at St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington. Bill, aged 67 years, stepbrother of Colin. Will be sadly missed by all his friends. Funeral Friday, August 27. Will friends please meet for service 10.15 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium.
BOWMAN James Alfred (Alf), aged 75 years, of Evenwood, died peacefully at his brother's residence on August 21. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Tuesday, August 31 at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given for church funds.
BRAMHAM Kathleen (nee Elsworth), aged 77 years, of Crakehall, died suddenly on August 21. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Malcolm and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Brenda and Gina, loving grandma of Robert and Katie and loved sister of Winnie. Funeral service in St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Friday, August 27 at 4.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for church and chapel funds.
BROADWELL August 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Dawson Road, Wingate. Gerald (Jim), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Eva, wonderful father of Ann and George, a beloved grandpa, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Cortege leaving residence Thursday 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.50 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, to Butterwick Children's Hospice, c/o Mrs Judith Broadwell.
BULMAN August 21, of Ferye-mount, Ferryhill. Margaret (Peggy), aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, a dear sister of Bill Barker and sister-in-law of Edith. Would family and friends please meet at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CHANT Of West End Cottage, Burtersett. Dennis, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth and a much loved father and stepfather. Family service will take place at Darlington Crem-atorium, Wednesday, September 1 at 3.45 p.m. Also there will be a Remembrance Service for Dennis at Hawes Church, Thursday, September 2 at 2.00 p.m. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer's Society (plate in church).
CLARK August 21, (after a long illness bravely borne), of Hetton-le-Hole, (late of Whitley Bay). Helean Isobel (nee Powell), aged 58 years, (Showmans family). Beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mother of Lisa, William Henry and Jamie, dear mother-in-law of George, Emma and Deba, loving grandma of Darcy and William, dear sister of Nancy and Henry and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service in St. George's Church, Cullercoats on Friday, August 27, at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Whitley Bay Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Benedict's Hospice, Newcastle Road, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland.
COATES August 23, suddenly but peacefully, at home, in Northallerton. Frederick, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of June and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington at 11.45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for the Diabetic Society.
COSGROVE August 22, of East Green, West Auckland (late of Crook). Lydia (nee Williams), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph (Josee), a dearly loved mother of Eileen, Phillip, Edith, Patrick and the late Ethel, a dear mother-in-law and a loving grandmother of Angela, Stephen, Michael and Nathan. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Thursday, August 26 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
CRIDGE August 24, of 26 Paragon Street, Stanhope. Charlie, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of the late Sadie, loving father of Mervyn and a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Wednesday, September 1 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
CROWTHER August 23, of Church View Care Home, South Church, Bishop Auckland (late of Toronto). Emily, aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Hugh, a most loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Tuesday, August 31 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church.
CURRY Andrew, your painful days are over, your sleepless nights are through. For Heaven has called an Angel, an Angel as strong as you. God Bless Cuzza Always Missed Mark, George and Rob
DAVIES Carol August 24 (peacefully at home, after a long illness). Carol, aged 55 years, much loved wife of Robert, loving mother of Victoria and a devoted sister of June and Lynne. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, September 1 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to the Macmillan Nurses Fund. Plate provided at the service.
DOWSON On August 22 (suddenly in hospital), of Gordon Gill, Ramshaw, former Landlord of the Mill House Inn, Crook. Beloved husband of the late Mary, father of Christine, father-in-law of Derek and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Tuesday, August 31 at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in lieu may be given for St. Paul's Church Funds.
EICHAN August 21, of West Auckland. Cissie (nee Wilson), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, devoted mother of the late Mill, much loved nana to Simon, Mark and Sarah, loving great-nana to Megan, Emilia and Keira, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m., on Thursday, August 26.
ELLIOTT August 16 (tragically, at home). George, aged 66 years, a much loved father of Lisa, Kim, Ian and Linda, grandfather, also brother of John and the late Keith. Would friends please meet for service and committal in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday.
FAWCETT August 23 (peacefully, in hospital). Emily, aged 72 years. Dearly beloved wife of Peter and loving mother of Gerald, Keith, Lynn, Kevin, Avril and Ann, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday August 31, at 2.00 p.m. in St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 148/150 North Road.
FISHER August 19, of Newton Aycliffe. Frances Emily, aged 89 years, a dear wife of the late Alfred, a much loved mother of Barbara, Margaret, David and the late Jean, also a dear grandmother of Allison, Paul, Peter, Nathan and Joanne and great-grandmother of James, Adam, Ben, Ashlea, Jack and Jessica. Would friends please meet for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Thursday, August 26 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
FORTH August 19 (in hospital), formerly of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Len, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Evelyn, loving father of Cyril, Linda, Christine, Mary, Ann and Jean, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday, August 25 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Will friends please meet at the church.
FRAZER August 16, of Darlington. William, dearly loved dad of Colin and Linda and friend to many people. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
GARRY August 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Darlington. Peggie (nee Condon), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Percy, loving mother of the late Elizabeth Ann and a much loved friend to many. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
GEALL August 19 (suddenly at home). Michael, aged 55 years, much loved brother to William and Phyllis. Rest in Peace with Mum and Dad. Funeral Friday, August 27. Will friends please meet 9.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GENT August 24, peacefully at home. Stephen, aged 47 years, loving husband of Elizabeth, cherished father of Kelly, Rachel, Stephen and Luke, devoted grandfather to Jack, Nicole, Dale, Britney and Alfie. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, September 2. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m., for service at St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by interment into East Cemetery.
GILL August 20, of Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Florence, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Tom and a dear mother of Eileen, also a much loved grandma of Lynda and Tracey and a dear great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, August 27 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Donations please, in lieu of flowers, to Cancer Research U.K.
GITTINS August 21 (after a short illness), of Appleton Close, Darlington (late of Newton Aycliffe). Dennis, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Eve, loving father of Denise and Donald, also a devoted grandfather. Funeral Wednesday September 1. Would friends please meet for service 12.00 noon at Durham Crematorium.
HALL August 18 (peacefully in hospital), of Hurworth. Stan, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, August 26. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.45 a.m. prior to cremation. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
HENDERSON On August 25, suddenly in hospital, of Newton Hall, Durham. Charles, much loved husband of Mary. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 31 at 2.00 p.m.
HEPPER Suddenly, on August 23, of Ridding Road, Esh Winning. John, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen and will be sadly missed by Ian, Mark, Carol and Megan. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' Church on Saturday, August 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers for the National Children's Homes, may be given after the service. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
HIRST August 21, of The Close, Spennymoor. William Norman (Bill), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Peter, loving father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Friday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to "Cancer Research U.K.", Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jes-mond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4RX.