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GOLDSBOROUGH Florrie September 14 (peacefully in hospital). Florrie (nee Longbottom), aged 84 years, of Norton Cres-cent, Sadberge, dearly loved wife of the late Ted, dearest mum of Gerald, Godfrey and Philip, also a dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Service in St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge Wednesday, September 22 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to St. Andrew's Church.
GREEN September 11 (suddenly, in hospital), of Linden Court, Hurworth. Leonard John, aged 86 years (formerly Organist at Croft Methodist Church), devoted husband of the late Kay, step-father of Derek Cape, grandfather of Alison and great-grandfather of James and Oliver. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HAIGH Kenneth Lewis F.C.A., aged 94 years, of Richmond and Newhaven, on September 11, 2004 following a fall. Father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Sadly missed by his daughters Sheila, Judy and Lesley and their families. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 20 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers. Donations, if desired, for the R.N.L.I. may be given at the crematorium or sent to, John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorks. DL10 4AJ.
HALKYARD Frank, aged 79 years, late of Moorside, died September 11, in Southampton General. Enquiries to (01329) 284462.
HAMILTON September 10, peacefully at home, with his family, in Bishop Auckland. Alan, aged 65 years, devoted husband of Dorothy, a dearly loved dad of Steven and Simon, beloved brother of Dorothy and the late Thelma, dear brother-in-law to Anne and the late Peter and Walter, also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in the Elim Pentecostal Church, Gibbon Street, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may if desired be left in Church for the Butterwick Hospice and Church Funds.
HANCOCK September 10. Peter Bryan LDS. RCS., aged 81 years, passed away peacefully in the Friarage Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Kath and Mary, dear father of Philip (D), Jeremy, Timothy and Helen, dear grandfather of Sarah, Richard, Lucy, Amy, Philippa, Sally, Jonathan and Emily. Private family cremation. Service of Thanksgiving for friends at St. Helen's, Ainderby Steeple on Friday, September 17 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of the Friarage Hospital, or Asthma Society, c/o J.N. Smith Funeral Service, Northallerton, DL7 8SZ.
HANKEY September 12, peacefully at home, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. John Robert (Bob), aged 77 years, beloved husband of Mary, loving dad of Bride, Bernadette, Tommy and the late Rosie, a dear father-in-law of Jonathon, Andrew and Anita, loving grandad of Dominic, Claire, Nicola, Matthew, Owen, Stephanie, Dane, Ruth, Daniel, Michael, Beth, Faith, John Benjamin, Jacob and Garry and great-grandad of Georgia, also a beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Willington, on Saturday, September 18 at 10.30 a.m., interment to follow in the churchyard. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Willington W.M.C. Rest in peace
HARKER On September 17 (peacefully in hospital after a difficult illness bravely borne), of Shepherds Lodge, Arkengarthdale. Elsie, aged 82 years, very dear wife of the late James Harker, dearly loved by sons Denys and Derek and also Hilda. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Tuesday, September 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however, donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given in memory of Elsie for church funds. Will relatives and friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HEDLEY Rachel (nee Brown) On September 13, peacefully at home, fought with courage and devotion for her family (formerly of Greatham). Rachel, aged 83 years, reunited with her late husband Edward (Ted, former retired gardener to the Bishop of Durham), dearly loved mam of Caroline, much loved granny to Craig, Philip and the late Angela, cherished great-gran to Emma, Sian and baby Joshua Edward. Cortege will leave residence on Thursday, for funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church, Greatham at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Friends and neighbours kindly invited. Please meet at church.
HENDRY September 11 (suddenly, in hospital), of 38 Friars Pardon, Hurworth. David Harry, aged 48 years, beloved husband of Karen and much loved dad of Brogan. Service at St. Peter's Church, Croft at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, followed by cremation at Darlington West Cemetery. Flowers or donations to Head Injury Support Services may be sent to T. Suffell and Son, Thorntrees, North Cowton, North-allerton, DL7 0HF.
HILDRETH Marjorie, widow of Percy (former Journalist of Birmingham Post and Birmingham Evening Mail). Died September 11, 2004, aged 95 years. Cremation at Lodge Hill, Birmingham on Wednesday, September 22 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations to either P.D.S.A. or City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to Thos. Furber and Co. Ltd., 122 Station Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9LS.
HILL September 8 (suddenly), of Sherburn House Hospital. Lionel, aged 76 years. Funeral to take place on Thursday. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 1.00 p.m.
HODGSON September 16 (suddenly), of Upper Church Street, Spennymoor. Frank (Floss), aged 73 years, a dear brother of Jack and the late Edna and Jean. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Thursday, for service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
HUDSPETH September 14 (suddenly) of 4 Wilson Crescent, Gilesgate. Ivy May (nee Balmer), aged 63 years, daughter of Brenda Patricia Balmer, mother of Andrew, David and Tina, grandmother of James and Annabelle. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont, on Tuesday, September 21 at 1.00 p.m. Interment to follow at South Road Cemetery.
HUNTER September 11 (suddenly, in hospital). Mabel, aged 86 years, late of Gainford, devoted wife of the late Oswald, much loved mam of Dorothy, Maurice, Brian and Anthony, mother-in-law to Bell, Margaret and Ann, sadly missed by all grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday, September 20. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HUTCHINSON September 8 (as the result of a tragic accident), of Jedburgh Drive, Darlington. Reg, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Eleanor, loving dad of Carol, Barbara, Mark and Martin, loving grandad of Sam and Poppy and loving brother of Ken, George, Phil and the late Doug. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, September 16. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
IDZIKOWSKI September 14, of 13 Attwood Terrace, Wolsingham. Jan, aged 95 years, a dear partner of Bessie and family. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, September 21 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital.
JACKSON September 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Grey Street, Darlington. Anne (Annie), aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Les, dearest mam of Anne, dear mother-in-law of Ronnie and a much loved nana of Chris. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in the Church of St James the Great at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd. Bondgate, Darlington.
JONES September 15 (unexpect-edly, in hospital), Graham Arthur (Taffy), beloved husband and father of the late Mollye and Tony, dearly loved dad of Debbie, Diane and Ivor, father-in-law of Sonny and Marie and grampy of Jonathan, Graham, Daniell, Charlotte, Thomas, Mark Amar, Ryan, Ashley and Lewis, brother of David and Trevor, brother-in-law of Wilf, Sonny and Rex. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, September 23 in St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church.
KITCHING Died September 12, peacefully in Bedale Grange. Jennie, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, also a dear mother, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale, on Friday, September 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Dales Care Day Centre.
LAX September 9 (tragically, as the result of an accident), of Carlton Grange, Aldborough-St- John. William Fenwick (Willie), aged 80 years, a dear brother-in-law, dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Stanwick at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Stanwick Church.
LIDDLE September 8 (tragically). Bobby Lee, dearly loved son of Claire Lee and Stuart Liddle of Willington. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Chapel at 12.15 p.m on Wednesday, September 15, followed by interment in Willington Cemetery.
LINSLEY Elsie, aged 87 years, formerly of Bishop Auckland (late of Sunderland), died September 14, much loved and cherished mother of Sandra and Warren and mother-in-law of John and Isabell. Deeply mourned and sadly missed. All enquiries to, (0191) 5102944.
LONGSTAFF Adrian September 6 (suddenly). Ade, aged 52 years, of Norton, dearly beloved father of Melissa and Diane, loving partner of Dot and daughter Natasha and little brother of Graham and sister-in-law Gerry and a devoted uncle of Mark, Tim and Katy. Funeral service to take place on Friday, September 17 at Norton Methodist Church, Stockton on Tees at 9.15 a.m., prior to interment at Durham Road Cemetery. Floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Norton Road, Stockton. Friends please meet at the Church.
LOUGHRAN September 11 (suddenly at home), of Oak Avenue, Sherburn Road Estate. Georgina (nee Simpson), aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of Arthur, a much loved mam of David, Isabel and Gina, also a devoted nanna. Funeral to take place on Thursday, September 16. Would friends please meet at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate for service at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium.
LOWERY September 13 (peacefully at home). Muriel Ann (nee Robinson), aged 65 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, devoted mother of Joe, Carol, Stephen and Paul, much loved nana of Matthew and Amy. Funeral Tuesday, September 21. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
LOWERY Muriel Ann Died September 13, ever loving mam to Stephen and dear friend to Linda. Sadly missed and never forgotten.
LOWERY Muriel Ann Died September 13, beloved daughter of Josephine Robinson, dear sister and aunt. R.I.P.
LOWERY Muriel Ann Died September 13, devoted and precious mam to Joe and kind friend to his partner Robert. Always in our hearts
MACNAB September 10 peacefully, formerly of Whitley Bay. Muriel (nee Steele), aged 78 years, loving wife of Don, mother of Ian and Tony, mother-in-law of Susan and Allison and a much loved gran of Christian, Alex, Nick and Frances. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 17 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given to Macmillan Cancer Relief.
MASON (nee Wills) Lesley Margaret, died September 14, 2004, after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude, beloved daughter of Margaret and the late William, loving mother of Sasha and Celia and a much loved sister, mother-in-law, nana, aunt and friend. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, September 22 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
MASTERS September 3, in hospital, of Woodcrest Road, Darlington. Geoffrey Hubert, aged 70 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Funeral Monday, September 20. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
