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WALKER October 14 (at home). Roy, aged 31 years, of Norby. A dear son, dad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday December 1, at 2.00 p.m.
WATERS November 23, of Bishop Auckland. George Ronald (Ronnie), aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Edna (nee Collingwood), devoted dad of Karen, dear father-in-law to Robert, also a much loved and loving granda to Lee. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, November 29, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
WHITEHEAD November 22, peacefully at Barrington Lodge Care Home (formerly of Tudhoe). Mary, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late John William, much loved mam of John and Anne, loving mam-in-law of Peter and Pat, dearly loved nanna of Jaqui, Jo-anne, Angela, Neil and Louise and also a dear great-nanna of Amber, Joseph and Beth. Would friends please meet for service at Tudhoe Methodist Chapel on Monday, at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
WILKINSON November 25 (peacefully, at home), of Sharon Avenue, Kelloe. Eileen (nee Tones), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Joe, dearly loved mother of Kevin, Rita, Joy, Donna and the late Malcolm, a dear mother-in-law, also devoted grandma, great-grandma and a loving sister and sister-in-law. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday December 1, at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Kelloe Cemetery. Refreshments afterwards at, Woodlands Crescent Community Centre.
WILKINSON November 24 (after a short illness bravely borne), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. John Richard (Jack), aged 68 years, beloved son of the late Jack and Florrie, a dearly loved brother of Florence, a much loved uncle and great-uncle and a devoted friend to Garrett, his German Shepherd. Cortege leaving sister's residence 33 Barnard Close, Tuesday for a service in St. Andrew's Church 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Re-united with Mam and Dad, God Bless.
WOOD November 19, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Harris Street, Darlington. George, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of the late Martha, much loved dad of Barry and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Pat and Sarah, loving grandad of Michelle, Adele, Dana, Barry and Scott and great-grandad of Jacob. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
WOOD November 20, in hospital, of St. Helens, Bishop Auckland, late of Wheatley Hill. Donald, aged 70 years, dearest husband of Mary, precious father of Donna, Alan and Tracey, a special grandad and much loved father-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, November 26.
WOODFORD Baby Jack Joseph November 18, of Darlington. Son of Kevin and Davina, brother to J.J. Stevie and Angel. Short lived, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts. Funeral, Friday November 26, 11.00 a.m. at St. Columbus Church, followed by interment in The West Cemetery.
WREN November 20 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Mayfields, Spennymoor. Gordon, aged 72 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, a much loved dad of Ian and Shirley, a loving father-in-law of Maureen and Alan, devoted grandad of Stephen, Trevor, David and Gareth, also a dear brother of Julie. Will friends please meet for service at the Independent Methodist Chapel on Friday at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WRIGHT November 21 (peace fully, in hospital). Gladys Elizabeth (nee Burn), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Tommy, devoted sister of late Joe, Laxa, Peggy and Arthur and sister-in-law of Rose, also a dearly loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday November 30, at St. Mark's Church, North Road, Darlington at 1.00 p.m. Prior to interment at North Road Cemetery. Friends invited please meet at the church.
ABBOTT November 26, late of Greenside Place, Crook. Leonora, aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Herbert (Dode), a dearly loved mother of Pauline and the late Stan, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, also a dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Wednesday, December 1 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ALLAN December 2, peacefully of Ventress Hall Nursing Home, formerly of Langholm Crescent, Darlington. Margaret, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Cecil and a much loved mother of Michael, Jane and Isobel. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ANDERSON November 25 (after a long illness), of Jackson Street, Spennymoor. Doreen, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Ron, a very dear sister of Ruth also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Friday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
APPLEBY Lanchester (late of Hollinside). Margaret (nee Loughran), peacefully in hospital after an illness bravely borne on November 28, aged 80 years, the beloved mother of Irene and dear mother-in-law of Albert, much loved gran of Robert and Ann and Ruth and Bryan, adored great-gran of Jemma, dear sister of Rene and Fie, dear sister-in-law and much loved auntie of all the family. Friends please meet at Lanchester Methodist Church on Monday, December 6 at 10.15 a.m., for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed.
ARKLESS December 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Toft Hill. Myra (nee Burnip), aged 73 years. Loving sister of Dennis and Joyce, dearly loved aunt. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday December 8, at 11.00 a.m.
ASBECK Liesel, November 26, aged 80 years, peacefully at Cardinal Gardens, Darlington, beloved wife of the late Karl Heinz and will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be sent for United Response, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
BENNETT On December 2, suddenly and tragically as a result of an accident, of Park House, Ingleby Cross. Ewen, aged 53 years, dearly loved husband of Hazel, loving father of Fiona and Angus and dear son of Joan. Remembered and loved by all the family. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Ingleby Arncliffe, 10.30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the National Search and Rescue Association and church funds.
BENTHAM November 30, peacefully in hospital, of Vicarage Estate, Wingate. Richard Norman, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Margaret and Malcolm, dearest father-in-law of Peter and Lynda and a much loved grandad of Tanya and Charlotte, also brother of Doris and George. Cortege leaving residence, Wednesday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Mr. P. Smith.
BIRKETT John Lionel, aged 72 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 1. Much loved father of David, Michael and Peter, a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and partner to Ann. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, December 9 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BLAKEBURN December 2 (suddenly in hospital), of Arnold Road, Darlington. Don, aged 52 years, beloved husband of the late Kay, also a loving brother, step-dad, grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and loving friend to Holly. Funeral Thursday, December 9. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research.
BLAKEWAY (Heslop) Norah Mary, aged 92 years, of Carmel Road South, Darlington, died in hospital on November 30. Beloved wife of the late Fred Heslop and the late Ted Blakeway, dearly loved mother of Sheila, Cherry and Christine and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington on Thursday, December 9 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Elm Ridge Methodist Church funds.
BROOKS December 1 (peacefully), in Hundens Park Care Home. Mavis (nee Devenport), aged 68 years of Darlington. Loving daughter of the late George and Winifred, much loved sister of Valerie. Winnie, Raymond, June and the late George, also a dearly loved auntie, sister-in-law, nanna and loving mother of Geraldine and Dianne. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday December 7, at St. James' Church, Albert Hill at 1.30 p.m. prior to private cremation at Darlington Cremator ium. Friends invited, please meet at the church. No flowers by request.
BROWNLESS November 29 (after a long illness borne with the greatest of dignity), of Metz Ridge Caravan Site, Middlesbrough. Robert Alexander, aged 16 years, much loved son of Denise, devoted stepson of Shane Cowell, loving brother to Anth, Connie and Patrick also a much loved nephew and cousin. Funeral Monday, December 6. Friends please meet for service in St. Columba's Church, Middlesbrough at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment at Thornaby Cemetery.
CARTER Ronnie Peacefully in hospital, on November 26, of Oswald Terrace, Easington. Ronnie aged 71 years, dearly beloved brother of Derek, dear brother-in-law of Margaret also a loving uncle of Lorraine and John. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 3. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Methodist Church.
CAYGILL Newton Aycliffe December 2 (in hospital). Ann (nee Liddle), aged 57 years, dearly loved wife of Colin, much loved mam of Alan and Steven, devoted grandma of Kaylee, Elizabeth, Lucy, Ryan and Leah. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday, December 9. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church, 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of Cancer Research U.K., c/o Bryan A. Shepherd, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Tel. (01325) 465647.
CHAPMAN November 26 (peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham), of High West Road, Crook. Ron, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Audrey. Cremation Thursday, December 2 at Durham following a service in the crematorium chapel at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Please note change of time.
CHRISTISON November 26 (suddenly in hospital, in the arms of his niece), of Farview, Coxhoe. Matthew (Matty), aged 88 years, devoted son of the late William and Ann Norah Christison also a dear brother and uncle who will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday at 2.30 p.m., for a service and committal.
COATES Mary (nee Powell), aged 76 years, of Bellgarth Cottage, Whashton, Richmond, died suddenly but peacefully on November 28. Beloved wife of the late Herbert, much loved mum of Margaret and Gill, dear mother-in-law to Ira and Ray, loving nana of Emma, Steven and Lisa, Ben, Matthew and Jordan and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Friday, December 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church.
CROSSMAN, John, (Retired Area Education Officer) on 25th November 2004 peacefully in his sleep aged 91 years. Much loved by his wife Jill and all the family. Enquiries to Austin's Funeral Service. Tel. (01438) 316623.
DARGUE November 26, of Coundon. Kate, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of Mary, John, Kathleen, the late Doreen, Alan and Kenneth, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nanna and great-nanna. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
