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ANDREWS-MAWER (nee Green) October 1, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Doris, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Arthur Fawcett and the late William Andrews-Mawer and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 10.00 a.m., followed by private interment.
ATKINSON On October 12, of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. Doreen, aged 77 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mam of Jean and Stephen, a dearly loved grandma and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Bowburn Methodist Church on Monday, October 18 at 11.15 a.m., prior to private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
BAINBRIDGE October 14 (suddenly), of The Green, Egglestone. Jessie, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of Arthur and loving mother of Richard, William, Harry and Marcus. Much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Sadly missed by family and friends. Private cremation. Would friends please meet for Thanksgiving service at Egglestone Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m., Wednesday, October 20. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Egglestone Methodist Chapel and Methodist Relief and Development Fund.
BAKE October 15, peacefully at home, after a long illness patiently borne. William (Billy), aged 59 years, of Bishop Auckland. Dear husband of Christine, loving dad of Billy and Paul, who will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Thursday, October 21, followed by cremation at Durham.
BALOGH October 7, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Darlington. Patricia Helen (Pat), beloved wife of the late Sandor, dearly loved mam of Tony, Chris and the late James and a much loved sister. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
BATEY October 10 (in hospital), of Upper Church Street, Spennymoor. Elizabeth (Betty, nee Atkinson), aged 79 years, loving wife of the late Bob, sister of Anne, Mary and the late June, sister-in-law of Arthur, a loving aunt, great-aunt and a dear friend of so many. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Friday for a service at 10.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate for church funds.
BELL Jean On October 11 (peacefully, in hospital). Jean, a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 18 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, by request.
BERESFORD Dorothy Hannah Beresford of High Gale Farm. Died after a long illness on Sunday October 10, 2004 at Lancaster R.I. Funeral arrangements to follow.
BIRKBECK October 11, 2004, suddenly but peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne at his home. John (Skinny), of Brough, Kirkby Stephen. Dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Sam, Tony, Sue, Mick, Diane and Tracy, a sadly missed father-in-law, granda and brother. Aged 68 years. Funeral service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Church Brough on Friday, October 15 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only are requested. Donations, if desired, will be divided between the Upper Eden Valley Medical Practice and Macmillan Nurses, c/o Glyn Jones Funeral Director, 12 Battle-barrow, Appleby in Westmorland. CA16 6XS.
BLENKINSOP On October 10, at The Abbey Care Village, Scorton (formerly of Thornborough Hall Gardens and Kelberdale Terrace, Leyburn). Elizabeth (Bessie), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Theresa and Margaret, mother-in-law of Alan and Fran and a very dear grandma of Catherine, Richard and Marie. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Leyburn, on Tuesday, October 19 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between church funds and the Alzheimer's Disease Society (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church. R.I.P.
BOND October 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of Mildred Street, Darlington. Vic, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Marjorie, loving dad to Doreen and Malcolm, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, October 20. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
BOTT October 14 (suddenly), of 53 Derwent Terrace, Spennymoor. William (Bill), aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie (nee Metcalfe), a loving and devoted dad of Karen and Nigel, a loved father-in-law of Allan and Brenda, a cherished and loved granda of Robert, Ian and Carl and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
BRADLEY Winifred Eliza, (Freda, nee Bunney). On October 7, (peacefully), at Abbeyvale Care Home, Blackhall, aged 96 years. Formerly Grandma, of The Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel, Blackhall. Dearly loved wife of the late Christopher Robert Bradley, dear mother of Edwin, Winnie, Ernest, Joan, Christine and Ken, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave Hardwicke Hall on Wednesday for service at Blackhall Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment at Blackhall Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, Blackhall Methodist Church c/o, R. G. Bennett Funeral Director, 38 Middle Street, Blackhall. In Heavenly love abiding
BRENNAND On October 11, of Bearpark. Mick, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of Karen, Michelle, Amanda and Michael, father-in-law of Peter, Michael, David and Debra, loving son of May and Jack, a dear granda of Christopher, Liam, Nicola, Reece, Bethany, Connor, Shaunie and Jordan and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church on Saturday, October 16 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
BROWN Robert (Bob, Harness Racing Trainer), aged 86 years, of Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, died peacefully at home on October 10. Beloved husband of the late Winnie and a very dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Thursday, October 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given for Lynesack Church Funds.
BRUCE Suddenly at home, on October 9. Maurice, aged 83 years, much loved husband of the late Elizabeth, father of David, father-in-law of Marjorie and grandfather of Richard. Born 
in Darlington, moved to Rotherham in 1986 and this year to Marske. Service and cremation to take place on Friday, October 15 at 2.00 p.m. in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium. Will friends kindly meet at Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please.
CARRICK October 13 (peacefully in Greenfields Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe), of Cedar Mews, Hurworth Place. Doris, much loved wife to Len, devoted mam to our Lynn, dearly loved mother-in-law to Geoff and a treasured nana to Lee and Terri. Funeral Tuesday, October 19. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by a private cremation service. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Dementia Research Centre, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG.
CASELAW October 10, peacefully in Hallgarth Nursing Home. Jack, aged 72 years, of St. Hild's Court, Gilesgate. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Friday, October 15 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CHAYTOR Maureen On October 7 (suddenly at home). Maureen (nee Harrison), aged 67 years, of Fishburn, beloved wife of Jim, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Requiem Mass to take place in St. Williams R.C. Church, Trimdon Village on Friday, October 15 at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. R.I.P.
CHEESEMAN October 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Lothian House, Spennymoor. Emily, aged 95 years, dear wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Jim, John and Brenda, dear mother-in-law of Olive, Maureen and Harry, also a loving nanna and a great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at 10.30 a.m. on Monday in Durham Crematorium Chapel.
CLARK Keith, aged 70 years, of Alpine House, Lands Road, Butterknowle, died peacefully in hospital on October 9 after a short ilness. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Andrew and Judith and a dear father-in-law and devoted grandad. Funeral arrangements later.
CLARK Keith, aged 70 years, of Alpine House, Lands Road, Butterknowle, died peacefully in hospital on October 9, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Andrew and Judith and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Friday, October 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland, are being accepted by James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
DENHAM October 14, peacefully at Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington. Alice, aged 90 years, dearly loved by her sister, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Eastbourne Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.
DENT John Edward Eric (Eric), aged 78 years, of York Terrace, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on October 9, after a long illness borne with great dignity and humour and surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elsie, much loved dad of Bernard, Margaret and Alan and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Thursday, October 14 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel.
DICKINSON October 12 (peacefully), of Coundon. Nana (nee Cornforth), aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Terry, a dear mother-in-law of Margaret, also a much loved sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church on Monday, October 18, at 11.45 a.m. followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
DOIDGE Tom On October 12, of Ridgeway House, Station Town. Tom, aged 89 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Ethel, a loving father of Melvyn and Debbie, Eileen and Terry, also a dear grandfather. Cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 18. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 11.30 a.m.
DOUGLAS John William (Bill) Formerly of Hunwick. Died suddenly in Spain October 10, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Pat, devoted son of Jean and the late Bill Douglas, a loving father of Angela, Billy, Samantha and Claire, much loved brother of Ronnie and Margaret, dearly loved grandad, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sadly mised
DUNNE October 11 (suddenly), of Lilburn Close, Shildon. Jenny (nee Trimble), aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mam of Michael, Susan and David, a dear mother-in-law and devoted nanna and great-nanna. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Shildon on Monday, October 18, at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
EYNON (nee Howden) October 11, peacefully at Eden Cottage, Darlington. Marjorie, loving wife of the late Cyril and will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially John, June and Dianne, Daphne, Dennis, Ann and Ernie. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
FENWICK October 12 (peacefully, in her sleep), of Close House, Bishop Auckland. Kathy, (nee Bridges), aged 85 years. Lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Would friends please meet for service in The Valley Methodist Chapel, Coundon Grange on Tuesday, October 19, at 1.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. No flowers, donations in lieu to, The Butterwick Childrens Hospice, Middlefield Road, Stockton-On-Tees. TS19 8XN.
