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BALCOMBE May 10 (peacefully), of School House, Howlish, Coundon. Dougie, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Florence and loving partner of Ruby, a dear father of Mervyn and David, also a devoted grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Monday, May 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Newton Aycliffe Cemetery.
BARNETT On May 12 (peacefully in the Friary Hospital, Richmond), of Jennyhill, Reeth. Philip, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, very dear dad of Alan, Lynne and Dawn, much loved pippi of Sarah, Carol, Matthew, Ross, Rhys, William and Thomas. A private committal service will be held at Darlington Crematorium, however a Thanksgiving Service for Philip will be held at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Friday, May 20 at 3.00 p.m., to which all friends are very welcome. Donations in memory of Philip, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Mowbray Suite at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton and St. Andrew's Church Funds, or care of Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL.
BATTY Darlington May 8. Kate, died peacefully in her 89th year, dear wife of the late Norman Christopher Batty, dearly beloved mother of Susan and Jennifer, dearly beloved grandma of Sarah, Julie and Joanna, also a dearest great-grandma of Lois, Ben, Fred, Daniel and Hannah. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Monday, May 16. Would friends kindly meet at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation.
BENSON John, aged 69 years. Of 12 Oaktree Court, Colburn. Died suddenly in hospital on May 10. A dearly loved son, dad, brother and uncle. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday May 18, at 3.00 p.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
BLACKBURN Vera (nee Kitching) May 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Eaglescliffe, formerly of Darlington. Vera, dearly loved wife of the late Ron, much loved mum of Joyce, dear mother-in-law of Peter and devoted gran of Simon, Robin, Claire and Faye. Funeral Wednesday May 11. Friends please meet for service in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for The Butterwick Childrens Hospice Trust c/o, Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton. TS18 2BU.
BLACKETT May 13, formerly of Baring Court, Tow Law. Eleanor, aged 82 years, beloved mother of Jean, Gloria, Margaret and John, a dear mother-in-law, also dearest grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
BOOCOCK On May 10, peacefully in hospital, of Newton-le-Willows. Edwin, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, dearest father of Valerie and Janet and a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad and wonderful friend to many. Funeral service and interment at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Tuesday, May 17 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Wensleydale Railway Association (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BRAND Susan (nee Leybourne), of Yarm. Peacefully in Butterwick Hospice on May 8. Susan, aged 53 years. Adored wife of Harold, beloved sister of Trish, dear aunt of Graham and Geraldine, loved sister-in-law of Eddie and Olga. Friends please meet for service on Saturday May 14, at The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Butterwick Hospice or Cancer Research.
BROMPTON May 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Wingate. Philip, aged 91 years, much loved husband of the late Margaret, a dearly loved father of Robert and Colin. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday at 2.00 p.m.
BRYSON May 11, in hospital, of Hart Terrace, South Bents, formerly of Luke Street, Trimdon Colliery. Mary (nee Cowell), aged 76 years. Funeral service in Fulwell Methodist Church, Sunderland on Wednesday at 10.15 a.m. Cremation following at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
CAIRNS May 5 (peacefully, in hospital). Marie, aged 53 years, beloved wife of Tom, dearly loved mam of Natasha and Paul and nan to Lauren and Cameron. Friends please meet for service at Cassop Methodist Chapel on Friday, May 13 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CLARK May 11 (suddenly, in hospital). John Thomas (Jack), aged 80 years, of South Kilvington. Beloved husband of Edna, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's Church, South Kilvington on Friday May 20, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for, The Coronary Care Unit, Friarage Hospital.
CLARK Catherine On May 11, peacefully at home. Cath (formerly of Fishburn), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, loving mother of John and Reg, loving mother-in-law of Diane and Judy, adored grandmother of Neil, Matthew, Tom and Laura. Cortege to leave Strathmore House, Hartlepool on Tuesday for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool at 10.20 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel.
CURRY May 10, (suddenly, at home), of Alnwick Close, Ferryhill. Joseph, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Amy, dearly loved dad of Michael and his wife Jennifer, much loved grandad of Nicola and Sarah and a dear uncle of Peter. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday May 16, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, The British Heart Foundation, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
DALE May 8, suddenly but peacefully in Leeming Garth. Hilda May, aged 88 years, of Kirklington. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman, also a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kirklington on Friday, May 13 at 11.00 a.m.
DALKIN (nee Clark) On May 5, peacefully in the Richardson Hospital, of Butterknowle. Lilian Vera, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved sister of Maurice and the late Norman, sister-in-law of Emily and Lucy and devoted aunt to David, Ruth and Rebecca. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Wednesday, May 11 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for Church Funds.
DAVIES John, a dear granda of Tracey, Graham, Karan, Garry, Steven, Michael, Kieran, James, Rebekah, Luke and Adam. Goodnight Grandad, love and miss you very much, too special to forget.
DAVIES May 6, of North Road, Seaham, formerly of Haswell Plough, Thornley and Easington. John, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Ethel (nee Redshaw), a devoted dad and grandad. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Old Seaham (near Seaham Hall) on Thursday, May 12 for service at 12.05 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses c/o Mrs Gill Batey, 49 Nilverton Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 7TS. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor, Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5817388.
DEGNAN May 10, suddenly of Greenbank Court, Darlington (formerly of Eggleston View). Brenda, aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of the late Derrick, loving mam of Carole, Sandra, David, Paul and Shaun and a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent, or donations, if preferred, may be given for Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. No black clothing please at Brenda's own request.
DENT May 6 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Ada (nee Sanders), aged 88 years, loving wife of the late Tommy, dearly loved mother of Derek and a dearest mother-in-law of Anne. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, May 12 at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
DICKENSON Maud, aged 81 years, of Front Street, Cockfield, died suddenly at Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland on May 8. Beloved wife of the late Edgar, a dear sister and sister-in-law and a loving aunt and friend. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Monday, May 16 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations may be given in the chapel for Cockfield Chapel and Cockfield Church Funds.
FAWCETT On May 6, suddenly, at The Old Post Office, Thornton Steward. Joyce Hamilton, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Fawcett, dearly loved mother of John and a very dear grandmother of Alexander and Mark and great-gran of Lucas and Beatrix. Funeral service and interment at St. Oswald's Church, Thornton Steward on Friday, May 13 at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
FOREMAN On May 8, suddenly, at 15 Park View, Leyburn. Frank, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late May, dearly loved father of Chris, father-in-law of Linda and a very dear grandad of Alex and Lucy. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Wednesday, May 18 at 2.15 p.m. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, for the Mountain Rescue Association (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
GOODWIN May 6, peacefully in hospital, of College Court, Darlington. Herbert (Bert), beloved husband of Gwen, loved brother of Muriel, a dearly loved father of Ken and Ron and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only. A collection basket will be available at the crematorium for The British Institute for the Blind.
GOSS Darlington May 7 (in hospital), of Woodland Road. Audrey, aged 72 years, much loved wife of the late John and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and sister. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tues-day, May 17. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be most appreciated in aid of Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darling-ton, DL3 7JR. Tel (01325) 465647.
GRAY May 10, at "Cringley", Askrigg. Alistair John, aged 51 years, beloved son of Christine and John Gray, much loved brother of Olivia and Woody and Amelia and Cormac and a very dear uncle of Orlando, Ailsa and Cian. Funeral service at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg on Monday, May 16 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Askrigg Cemetery. Flowers or donations if desired for Making Space (Plate in Church) or to Making Space, 46 Allen Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7JB. Friends please meet at the Church.
HALL May 8, peacefully, at Portland House, Willington (formerly of Roddy Moor). Nellie, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mam of Jackie and dearest mother-in-law of June. Service to be held at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 11.30 a.m.
HALL May 9 (peacefully). John Frederick (Motor Engineer), aged 74 years, of Bluebell Corner, Midd-ridge, dearly loved husband of Gwen, dad of Stephen, Neville and Jan father-in-law of Anita, Karen and Gary and a treasured grandad, also a loving brother of Brian, Freda, Peggy and Keith. Funeral Friday, May 13. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Newton Aycliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research U.K.
HARRISON May 8, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Sylvia, aged 68 years, of Crawford Road, Newton Aycliffe, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and sister. Funeral to take place Monday, May 16. Would friends please meet for service at 2.45 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington.
HAYES Baby Troy Thomas Valentino Hayes, born October 5, 2004, died suddenly on May 4, 2005, of 17 Stapleton Close, Bedale. Most special and precious son of Shelley and Derek and a very much loved grandson and nephew. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, May 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Forever in our hearts, lots of love, mummy and daddy xx
