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ALDERSON July 2, of Boyne Court, Langley Moor. Harry, aged 63 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, much loved father of Nigel and Neil, a dear grandad of Nathan and Lucy and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Thursday, July 7 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ANGUS Andrew June 30, peacefully at Yhoden Court Residential Home, Blackhall. Andrew, aged 78 years. Service and cremation will take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday at 3.30 p.m.
ARMSTRONG July 5 (in hospital after a short illness). Margaret (Peggy, nee Baul), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Billy, a dearly loved mam of Joyce and Cliff, Terry and Barry, Billy and Judith, Gillian and Keith and a much loved nana of Neil, Leigh, Gary, David, Ashleigh, Emily, Sarah and Liam and great-nana to Hayley, Brooklyn, Brayden and Jennaya. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium tomorrow, Friday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.
ASHFORD Hilda May (nee Suttill). passed away peacefully on June 29, after a long illness graciously borne. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg (widow for forty nine years), a beloved mother to Bryan, David, Peter and Pamela, a mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Thanks giving service at Marton Methodist Church on Thursday July 7, at 2.30 p.m. following a family cremation service. Donations in lieu of flowers to, Zoe's Place, Baby Hospice, Normanby, through family.
BALL July 3, passed away suddenly, of Crook, late of Sacriston. Vera (nee Thompson), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late George, adored mother of Diana, Carol, Ian and Ronnie, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother and the loving, caring and guiding heart of all the family. Cortege leaving daughter's residence in Crook. Friends please meet at St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Friday, July 8 at 1.15 p.m. for service, prior to interment in Sacriston Cemetery.
BANKS On July 3, of Harmby (formerly of Bradford). Margaret (nee Jackson), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Brian, dear sister of Edna and Edith and auntie to Michelle, Beverley and Nigel. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Friday, July 8 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Herriot Hospice Homecare and Marie Curie Cancer Care (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BARKER June 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Stokesley, formerly of Apple Grove Farm, Wilfred, aged 93 years. Funeral service to be held in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Stokesley at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Stokesley Health Centre. At Peace
BAXTER Marion, aged 74 years, of Yohden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall, formerly of Grove Park, Barnard Castle died suddenly in hospital on July 3. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother of Derek, dear mother-in-law of Jack-aline, a loving gran of Kenneth, Helen and Laura and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall on Monday, July 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Arthritis Care (Barnard Castle Branch) may be sent care of James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8BJ.
BEDFORD July 1, peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland, formerly of Etherley. Robert Niel, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Audrey, devoted dad of Robert and Jane, dear father-in-law to Janice and Philip, much loved and loving grandad of Matthew and Lucy, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, July 8.
BEST Witton Gilbert, (formerly of Sacriston). In hospital on July 5, aged 65 years. Ernie, the beloved husband of Pat, also much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Ernie will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday July 11, at 12.00 noon for service prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to. St. Cuthbert's Hospice c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham. All welcome to return to Witton Gilbert Club afterwards.
BIRDSALL July 1, at The Gardens Care Home. Emeritus Professor James Neville Birdsall, of Stanhope Road, Darlington, father of Richard, Alison, Jonathan and Katherine and will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
BLACK June 28, in hospital, of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Robert, aged 81 years, dear brother-in-law of Bob Law and loving uncle of Pauline, Allan, Claire and Nichola. Funeral Friday, July 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BOWATER Wilson Little (known as Bill), died peacefully on July 4, 2005, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home after a long illness, six months after the death of his wife Kathleen. Bill was the much loved and respected brother-in-law and friend of Richard, Bryan and Janet (Johnson), uncle of Sarah and Paul, Susie and Chris and great-uncle of Jenny, Helen, Sally, William and Thomas. He was much admired by everyone for the way he coped with his illness in such difficult circumstances. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place on Monday, July 11. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
BOWMAN July 1 (in Tenlands Nursing Home), of King William Grange, Spenny-moor. Frank, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Evelyn, a dearly loved dad of Gary and father-in-law of Jean, a dear brother of Bessie and Edna and brother-in-law of Harry. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the "Butterwick Hospice" Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
BRADLEY Edwin July 3 (suddenly but peacefully, in hospital), of Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel, Blackhall. Edwin, dearly loved husband of Winnie, a much loved father of Alan and David, dear father-in-law of Susan and Alison and a loving grandad of Jane, Helen, Robert and Stephanie. Cortege to leave Hardwicke Hall Manor on Friday for service at Blackhall Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. 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.
BRADLEY Edwin, a much loved brother of Christine, dear brother-in-law of Ken and their families.
BRADLEY Edwin, a much loved brother of Ernest and dear brother-in-law of Joan and families.
BROWN Beryl, aged 80 years, of Hudswell, Richmond, died suddenly in hospital on July 6. Dearly loved wife of James, much loved mother of Claire and Heather, dear mother-in-law to Ian and Steve and loving grandma of Paul, David, Michael, Rory and Lorena. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Hudswell on Thursday, July 14 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darling-ton. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Diabetic Association may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
CAIN (nee Young) Joyce Frances May, aged 89 years, peacefully in hospital, on July 2, of Greenfield Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Cleveland Avenue, Darlington and Brighton Grove, Fenham, Newcastle). Funeral details to follow. All enquiries please to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
CHAPMAN July 6 (in hospital). Arthur, aged 84 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service at 1.15 .m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium.
CHARLTON Margaret (nee Milburn), of Haswell, after a long illness. Margaret passed away peacefully on July 3. Dearly loved mam of Jean and Margaret, son-in-law Barry and Ron, grandma and great-grandma. Friends and relatives please meet at St. Paul's Church, Haswell 11.00 a.m. Thursday July 7. Interment to follow at Murton Cemetery.
CLARK Wilfred (Wilf), aged 78 years, of Beechfield Road, Richmond, retired Barber of North Road, Darlington, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on July 7. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Claire, Hazel and Derek, Andrew and Sharon and loving papa of Gary, Sally, Shara and Andrea. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, July 13 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DENNIS June 30 (in hospital), of South Kilvington, Thirsk. Margaret, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Ron, loving mother of Brian and David, dear sister of Ken, mother-in-law to Joyce and Elaine and gran to Alan, Jessica and James. The funeral service will be held at St Wilfrid's Church, South Kilvington on Monday, July 11 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Miss Cath Bates, The Diabetes Centre, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
DODDS Mary On July 6, peacefully at home in Northallerton surrounded by her family. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, July 11, at 9.45 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to, Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Directors, 223 High Street, Northallerton. Mary's request was that no black be worn at this service.
DOVER July 5 (peacefully in hospital), of Hunwick. Joan, aged 83 years, dearly loved mother of Joan, Eileen and Maria and mother-in-law of David, John and Geoff. Loving gran of David, Simon, Paul, Farrah and Luke and great-gran of Sophia, Francesca and Alex, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Friday, July 8 at 10.45 a.m., interment to follow in the churchyard. All family and friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Quarry Burn, Hunwick. Sweet dreams Mam R.I.P.
EDDY Mary Peacefully in hospital, on July 6, of Bruce Glasier Terrace, Shotton. Mary, aged 71 years, dearly beloved wife of Enos, loving mother of Pauline, Keith, Colin, Alan and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law and also a devoted grandma. Interment St. Saviour's Churchyard on Tuesday, July 12. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Horden. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
ELLIOTT Barley Mow (formerly of Durham), after a long illness, peacefully on July 4, aged 72 years. Margaret Ann (nee Lawson). Wife of Allen, dearly loved mam of Elaine, Jill and Alyson, devoted grandma of Paul, Nicola, Bethan, David, Helen, Andrew and Sophie, also a loved mother-in-law of Clive, James and Robert. A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many many friends. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Birtley on Monday July 11, at 11.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Birtley Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
EMERY Betty, wife of the late Jim Emery, formerly of Deerness View, Ushaw Moor, died peacefully in Poole Hospital on July 3, 2005. Dearly loved mother of Margaret and Malcolm, sister of Ally and grandmother of Matthew, Peter and Alison. Letters of condolence c/o James Smith Funeral Directors, 60a Kings Road, Swanage, BH19 1HR.
EVERITT Constance (Connie, nee Wall), of Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, died peacefully in hospital on July 5. Dearly loved wife of Leo, much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Monday, July 11 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Flowers welcome, or if preferred, donations may be given for Lynesack Church Funds.
FAIRLEY June 30 (as the result of an accident), of Cedar Terrace, West Cornforth. Andrew, aged 20 years, dearly loved son of Diane and Stuart, cherished boyfriend of Louise, devoted dad of Kyle, beloved brother of Gemma and Stephanie and also a much loved grandson of Keith, Audrey, Ron and Rita. Will friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, July 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. All are welcome after the service at The Slake Public House.
FISHER July 4 (suddenly and peacefully at home), of Durham Road, Spenny-moor. Elaine (nee Finley), aged 75 years, beloved wife of Charles. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 3.00 p.m.
