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ANDERSON Newton Aycliffe May 5 (peacefully, after an illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity), of Henson Grove. Sue, immensely loved and loving wife of Ronnie, dearly loved mam of Wayne and Simon and a dear mother-in-law of Kirsty and adored and devoted nana of Rhianna and Libbie. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, May 15. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Clare's Church, 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in The West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of The Patient Comfort Fund, Ward 8, c/o Sister Renwick, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. NE1 4LP.
ARNOTT May 5, peacefully, of The Chimneys Residential Home, Sherburn Hill. Isabella (Belle, nee Grosert), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, gran and sister. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m.
BAILEY May 4, at Howlish Hall Nursing Home, Coundon. Lily, aged 94 years, widow of the late Fred, mother of Margaret and Alan, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium May 12 at 1.30 p.m.
BAINBRIDGE On May 9, suddenly, at 20 Woodside, Leyburn. Mabel, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Marjorie, Eric and Frank and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Thursday, May 15 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Friary Hospital, Richmond (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BANKS May 5, peacefully, of Bishop Auckland. Dorothy Mary, aged 85 years, devoted wife of the late John William, also a much loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. The funeral service will be held in Eckington Parish Church, South Yorkshire on Tuesday, May 13 at 1.00 p.m.
BARNES Peacefully at home after a long illness, of Chester-le-Street. Audrey, dearly beloved wife of George. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 for service and cremation.
BELL May 2 (peacefully at home), of Byers Green. James (Jim), aged 75 years, beloved husband of Olive, a much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Glenyes, Colin and Donna and Wayne and Nicola, a dearly loved grandfather of Leanne, Shaun and Jade, also a dear brother and brother-in-law of Robert and Sybil. Funeral Monday, May 12. Will friends please meet at 10.15 a.m., for service in St. Peter's Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
BEST May 6, (in hospital, after a short illness). Anthea, (nee Simpson), aged 49 years, beloved wife of Kevin and a much loved mother of Glenn and Fred. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn on Wednesday May 14, at 1.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
BESWICK On May 3, suddenly, of Brecken Way, Meadowfield. Joyce, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Colin, cherished mother of Michael, Susan, Jill and Barbara and a much loved grandmother of Jennifer, Mandy, Richard, Benjamin, Michael, Miriam, Natalie, Nicola, Beth and Hannah. We all loved you so much and will always miss you. Would friends please meet for service in the United Reformed Church, Waddington Street, Durham on Monday, May 12 at 11.45 a.m., prior to committal at Durham Crematorium.
BIRD May 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Brandon. Edith (nee Snowdon), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mother of Ellen and Isabel, also a devoted grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, May 13. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m., for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Safe in God's arms
BISHOP Elizabeth, aged 93 years, on May 7, peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Catterick, of Ryders Court, Richmond. A dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 13 at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the cemetery chapel.
BROUGHTON May 7, suddenly, at his home, Bell Farm, Swanton Novers, Norfolk. Richard Cooper (Dick), aged 63 years, loving husband of Janice and much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Private cremation followed by a service of Thanksgiving at St. Nicholas Church, Blakeney, Norfolk on Thursday May 15, at 3.00 p.m. Donations please in his memory for, MacMillan Cancer Relief, East Anglian Air Ambulance or R.A.B.I. may be sent to, Hendry and Sons, Funeral Directors, Foulsham, Norfolk, NR20 5RG.
CHAMBERS May 7, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. G.K.B., aged 95 years, dearly loved husband of Rita and loving father of Aidan and father-in-law of Nancy. Funeral strictly private. No flowers or cards by request.
CHAPMAN Pamela (Pam, nee Dowson), aged 66 years, of West House, Eppleby, died peacefully in hospital on May 4. Dearly loved wife of Tom, much loved mother of Joyce, David, Geoffrey and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law and loving gran, dear sister to Peter, Maureen and the late Jean and special niece of Aunty E. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Tuesday, May 13 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Caldwell Churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given for St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett.
CHAYTORS May 4, of 2 Rosewood, Chilton. May, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of John and a dear mam of Maureen and Margaret and mother-in-law of Malcolm and George, also a much loved nana and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence 10.05 a.m. on Friday May 9, for service in Aidan's Church at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
CLEMENT May 1, of Rodney Walk, Coundon. Dorothy, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother to Stuart and Eileen and also a devoted grandma to Rachel. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 12 at 10.30 a.m.
CLEMMETT May 7, (peacefully), of Shildon, (formerly of Close House). Anthony, (Tony), aged 60 years, loving husband of the late Lily, dearly loved dad of Glyn, dearest father-in-law of Kim, dear grandad of Ben, much loved partner of Vivien, sadly missed brother of Valerie and Glenda. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church on Thursday May 15, at 10.55 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Cremator ium.
COLLINSON April 29 (suddenly), of First Avenue, Colburn, Catterick Garrison. George, aged 56 years, much loved dad to Tracy and Stuart, dearly loved father-in-law to Dale and Linda, also loving and doting grandad to Peter, Nichola, Sami, Kelly, Shannon, Dale, Jodie-Beth, Amber and Kaylem. Funeral Thursday, May 8. Would friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, Hipswell, followed by interment in the cemetery.
COLTMAN May 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. John, aged 66 years, a loving husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Stephen, Shane and Michael, a dearest father-in-law, a devoted grandad, also a dear brother of Pat. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington West Cemetery Chapel on Thursday, May 15 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CORNER May 4 (suddenly at Willowdene Care Home), of South Moor Farm, Trimdon. Doris, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of Bob, much loved mam of Bobby and the late Harry and a devoted grandma to Rob and Rosie. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for the church.
COTTON May 5 (suddenly, at home). Walter Dennis, aged 58 years, of Northallerton. Dearly loved partner of Jackie and a loving father, grandfather, step-father, step-grandfather and brother of Medina. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, May 9 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Greatly loved
COUSSENS Clive, died on April 29, suddenly at home in Richmond, North Yorkshire. "Bounced into the presence of his Lord." Greatly missed by his family and friends. Cremation private. A Service of Celebration for Clive's life will take place at Richmond Cemetery Chapel on Saturday, May 10 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the cemetery chapel. No flowers please. If desired, donations for the R.N.L.I. are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
CULLINAN May 1, of Sunniside, Bishop Auckland, late of Crawleyside and Washington. Elizabeth, aged 57 years, beloved wife of Lawrence, devoted mam of Tracy and Lee, dear mother-in-law to Stephen, also a loving grandma to Dean. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, May 9. By her own request, no flowers please.