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CLARKSON On October 5 (suddenly at home), of Angram Cottage, Angram, near Keld. Mary Alice, aged 84 years, dearly loved youngest daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Clarkson, a very dear sister and sister-in-law, a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker tomorrow, Saturday, October 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Mary, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church and Keld Methodist Chapel. Will relatives and friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
CLAYBOURNE On October 1 (peacefully, after a long illness), at Wilton House Nursing Home. Mary, aged 81 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of Kenneth, loving mother of John, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 7 at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Floral tributes to J. Meynell Funeral Service, 148/150 North Road, Darlington.
COOPER On October 2, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, of Woodland View, West Rainton. Joyce, aged 74 years, devoted wife of the late Tommy, beloved mam of Gary, Malcolm and Keith, a sadly missed nanna of Stuart, Amy, Gavin and Lance. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton on Friday, October 8 at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
COPELAND Rita, aged 67 years, of Spennymoor, died peacefully at home with her family around her on October 1. Beloved wife of David, much loved mother of Andrew and Deborah, a dear grandma to Jordan and Matthew, a mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Will be very sadly missed. Service in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, on Friday at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Would friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research U.K.
COULTHARD October 3 (suddenly at home). Andrew, aged 87 years, devoted partner to Mavis, much loved dad to Clive and Jean, step-father to Charlotte, father-in-law to Jean, sadly missed brother and uncle, also a loving grandad to all grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday, October 12. Would friends please meet, 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research.
DAWSON October 2 (peacefully), in St. Teresa's Hospice. Elsie, aged 82 years, of Geneva Road, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mam, nanna and great-nanna. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Monday, October 11. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
DENT October 2 (peacefully, in hospital). June, aged 74 years, of Church View Flats, Hurworth, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Christine, dear mother-in-law of Stewart, much loved gran of Niki and Lisa, special great-granny June of Lauren and Megan and devoted companion of Henry. Funeral Monday, October 11. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
DODDS October 2 (peacefully), at Yoden Hall Nursing Home (late of Wheatley Hill). John, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Monica, dearly loved father of Janice, dearest father-in-law of John. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 9.40 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 10.00 a.m.
DUNNETT October 1, of Linden Grove, Coxhoe. Olive, aged 66 years. Beloved mam of Julie and Stephen, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Stephen and Karen, much loved grandma of Kirsty, Kelsey, Alex, Scott, Glenn and Callum, Emily, Owen, Ellis and Kaitlyn. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday October 7, at 12.40 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to, Willowburn Hospice, Maidenlaw Hospital, Lanchester, County Durham. DH7 0QS.
ELLIOTT October 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ushaw Moor. Annie (Nancy, nee Harrison), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mam of Carole, mother-in-law of Peter, much loved gran of Rebecca and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Thursday, October 7 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Catholic Club afterwards.
ELLIOTT October 4 (peacefully, after a long illness), late of Trimdon Village. Jane Ann (Jenny), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Jane and a much loved nana of Gary and Alan. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village Tuesday for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Dunston Hill Community Hospital, Gateshead.
ELSDON October 1 (peacefully at home). William (Bill), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Bessie, much loved dad of Pauline and Gillian, loving father-in-law to Geoff and Doug, sadly missed grandad to Sarah-Jayne, Alison, Gary and Ian. Funeral Tuesday, October 12. Would friends please meet at 10.30 a.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, followed by private cremation.
ETHERINGTON September 30, in the care of South Church Nursing Home staff. Mary Isabel (nee Rutherford), aged 95 years, devoted wife of the late Thomas, much loved mam of Nancy and Margaret, a loving mother-in-law to Alan and George and also a dearly loved gran, great-grandma, sister, auntie and friend. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, October 6 at St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Rosemount Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the church.
EYLES Gladys Mary (nee Geldard), aged 90 years, of The Archers Green, Scorton, died peacefully at the Abbey Care Village, Scorton, on October 1. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Margaret, Cynthia, Joan and Edward and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Friday, October 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Scorton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
FLETCHER (In hospital), formerly of Kepwick Lodge, Kepwick and Fewston. Frances, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John. Funeral service at Kepwick Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, October 13 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Nether Silton. Would friends please meet at the church.
FORSTER October 4 (peacefully), in St. Johns Nursing Home. Jenny, aged 91 years, of Wylam Avenue, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral Wednesday October 13. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
FOSKEW (of Bedale) September 29, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family. Louis, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, a much loved father and father-in-law of Gillian and Geoff, dear grandad of Michelle and Kevin, also great-grandad of Isabelle Anne. Funeral service to be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Thursday, October 7 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
GASKARTH September 29 (suddenly) of Markham Place, Newton Aycliffe. Peggy, aged 67 years. A devoted mam to John, Elizabeth, Alan, Andrew, Karen and Lynn, also a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday, October 7, at St. Clare's Church at 12.15 p.m. followed by private cremation.
GIBSON September 29 (peace fully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Stanley (Stan), aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Ivy (nee Land), loving dad of Colin and Ian, father-in-law of Julia and Yvonne and also a proud grandad of Colin and Christy. The funeral service will take place on Friday, October 8, 12.40 p.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, Barnardos (at the church).
GRAYDON Kathleen (Kath, formerly Hoad), aged 77 years, of Colburn Lane, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on October 3. Beloved wife of the late Pat, much loved mum of Beryl, Geoffrey, Malcolm and Julie, loved by Audrey and John and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday, October 8 at 4.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for The League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GREENER October 3 (in hospital), of Thornley. George, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Sarah Phoebe (Sally), dearly loved father of Bob, Alan and the late George, dearest father-in-law of Janet, Ena and Margaret, much loved granda of Sara, Rachel, Alison, Susan, Robert and Matthew, great-granda of Amy, Joshua, Nathaniel and Robbie, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Saviours Church, Shotton Colliery, for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium and afterwards at Thornley Catholic Club. All welcome.
HARRISON Darlington October 4 (suddenly at home). James Robert (Bob), in his 88th year, dearly loved husband of the late Mabel, much loved father of David, Joan, Janet and Cath-erine, a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday, October 14 at Holy Family Church 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HEATH October 1 (passed away in Durham University Hospital, after a short illness), of Stanhope. David, aged 63 years, a loving husband and father. Private crem-ation, followed by a Memorial Service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Tuesday, October 12 at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Cancer Research c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
HEWITT October 4, of Hamsterley Drive, Crook. Eric, aged 67 years, a dearly loved father of Judith and Susan, a dear father-in-law of Paul and a loving grandfather of Mark and Beth, a very dear brother of Enid and the late Billy, also a dear friend of Mary. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 11 at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request.
HINNIGAN October 2, tragically, of 37 Finnings Avenue, Langley Park. Susie, aged 25 years, devoted daughter of David and Susan, also loving sister of Jolene. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 7 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Charity. Casual dress preferred.
HOOPER September 29, at Holmwood Grove, Darlington. Walter, aged 71 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Trish and a dearly loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Flowers in spray form only please.
HOWELLS Harry September 29 (peacefully in hospital). Harry, aged 85 years, of Stockton, formerly of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Joan, much loved father of Pauline, Barry, Susan and Tony. Funeral service to take place at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington on Tuesday, October 12 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery, Darlington. Friends please meet at the Chapel. All floral tributes to be given to the Funeral Director at the Chapel.
HOWLETT Darlington September 30 (suddenly, after an illness borne with great courage and determination), of Langdale Road. Elaine (nee Sedgwick), aged 41 years, devoted wife of Terry, treasured daughter of Harry and Irene, loving sister of Karen, auntie to Shaun and Adam, sister-in-law to Ian, daughter-in-law to Marian and Mick and sister-in-law to Paul. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. John's Church, 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be sent in aid of Cancer Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son, 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HUNTER (Tunstall, Sunderland) Monday, September 27, suddenly, at home. Kenneth, loving father of Fiona, Rowena and Paul, dearly loved grandfather of Kaitlyn, dearest brother of Elizabeth, respected brother-in-law of Stephen and uncle of Rosemary who will be remembered affection-ately. Would friends kindly meet for funeral service in Sunderland Crematorium on Satur-day, October 9 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu to either Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o Freda Valentine House, Highfield Road, Middlesbrough or to M.I.N.D., 14 Norfolk Street, Sunderland. All enquiries to John Duckworth Funeral Services, 53 The Green, Sunderland. Tel (0191) 5160202.
HUTCHINSON Thomas Hector (formerly of Red Gap), peacefully, in hospital on October 5. Tom, beloved husband of Vera, dearly loved father of David and Michael, dear father-in-law of Karen and Christine and much loved grandpa of Kim, Joe, Henry, Thomas, Connor and Lynn. Service in St. Peter's Parish Church, Wolviston on Tuesday, October 12 at 12.00 noon, prior to interment in St. Peter's Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Macmillan Nurses c/o Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 8BN.
