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GERRARD June 30, peacefully at Rosemary Court, Darlington. Eric, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Gwen, dearly loved father of Alan and Julie. Rest eternal, grant to them O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon them. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
GIBBON Alfred On June 30, peacefully in hospital. Alf, aged 87 years, of Sedgefield, father of Alan and Robert, father-in-law of Franca and Christine, grandad of Deborah, Paul and Steven and great-grandad of Amelia. Sadly missed. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Thursday, July 7 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in Sedgefield Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Resting at and all enquiries to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Cedar Cottage, Sedgefield. Tel. (01740) 621652.
GIBBONS July 3 (suddenly), of Swallow Close, Esh Winning. Margaret Irvin, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Pauline and Malcolm, mother-in-law of Ron and Jean and a dear nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 8 at 2.00 p.m.
GILL July 4 (peacefully), of Coundon Grange. Mary (nee Bradley), aged 86 years, loving wife of the late Frederick, dearly loved mother of Denis and Kathleen, dearest mother-in-law of Enid and Norman, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Friday, July 8 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
GRAFTON July 4, in Parklands, Crook, formerly of North Bitchburn. Edna, aged 84 years, beloved mother of Thomas and Peter, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and gran. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
HANLEY June 28 (peacefully, in hospital) George Richard (Paddy), aged 73 years, beloved partner of Elsie, loving dad of June, Glenys, father-in-law of Robert, devoted grandad of Kelly, Donna, Liam, great-grandad of Morgan and special friend of Alison, Graham and Gary. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Thursday, July 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery. All welcome afterwards at Kelloe W.M.C.
HANLEY George, dearest brother and brother-in-law of Jack and Maureen, deepest sympathy to Elsie and family. George, you were a friend to everyone, to us you were so special. Sleep tight now you are free from pain.
HARKER Peacefully, June 30 (after a long illness), formerly of Neville Road, Peterlee. Monica, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Enos, a dearly loved mum of Una, a mother-in-law to Eddie and nana of Sarah, Kate, Allan and Tommy and also a great-nana to Ethan. Would friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Wednesday July 6, at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HARRIS July 2 (peacefully in his sleep, in hospital) Clifford, aged 87 years dearly loved father of Stephen and the late Beryl Thompson, dearly loved father-in-law of Mary and Brian, dearest grandfather to Sandra, Helen and Craig, also a much loved great-grandfather of Danielle, Shaunna, Jamie-Lee, Jake, Robbie-Lee, Alicia and Faith and a special friend to Harry. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 8 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu may be left in a collection plate at the Crematorium in aid of Cancer Research. "Goodnight and God Bless"
HARRISON William (Bill), aged 82 years, of Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, formerly of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on June 30. Dearly loved husband of Gwen, much loved dad of Elaine, Julian, Fiona and Dawn and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Hudswell on Friday, July 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Relatives and friends please meet at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, 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.
HILKEN Clive Geoffrey, one of 'the few', of Richmond, North Yorkshire, died peacefully at Richmond House on Thursday, June 30, 2005, aged 85 years. Devoted and beloved husband of Nesta, much loved father of Vanessa and Deborah, loving grandfather to Matthew, Joseph and Trevor. Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain, Headmaster at R.A.F. Geilenkirchen, Germany and Le Cateau Junior School, Catterick Camp. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, July 7 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer's Society and Richmond House Residents' Comforts Fund may be given at the crematorium or sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HODGES July 2 (suddenly, but peacefully), of South Church Nursing Home (late of Coundon, formerly of Eldon Lane). Ivy, aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, also a dearly loved aunt of Kathleen, Les, Margaret and Ann. Cremation Thursday, July 7 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
HODGSON June 29, tragically as the result of an accident, of Ferryhill. Yvonne (nee Hassan), aged 48 years, beloved wife of Martin, devoted mother of Michael and Nicola, mother-in-law to Lee, much loved grandmother of Gabrielle and Monique and also a dear sister. Funeral Tuesday, July 12. Would friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service at All Saints' R.C. Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
HOPPER July 4, of Bishop Auckland. Sid, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Marie, a dear father, stepfather, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A service will be held in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, July 8.
IRVING July 1 (peacefully, at home), of 20 Dowsey Road, Sherburn Village. Wally, aged 82 years, dear husband of the late Jean, loving dad of Lyn and the late Bill, father-in-law to Peter, grandfather to Victoria, David and Caroline, Helen, Nicola and Graham and great-grandfather to Baby Olivia. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 6 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Northern Oesothago - Gastric Cancer Fund, c/o Sharon Davies, R.V.I. Hospital, New-castle.
JOHNSON July 1 (peacefully, in hospital). Mabel Maryse, aged 74 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Dearest wife of Michael, a loving mother of Janet and Michael, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved nanna. Funeral service to take place on Thursday July 7, at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Butterwick Hospice.
LAMB July 6 (peacefully in hospital), of Hallgarth Road, Trimdon Village. Margaret (nee Preston), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Robinson, dearly loved mam of Robert and Maureen, Stuart and Jennifer and a much loved gran and great-gran, also a dear sister. Cortege leaving sister's residence Wednesday at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at Rose Street Methodist Church, for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Church Funds, c/o Mrs. J. Fenny.
LEWIN July 5, of Whitehouse View, Bearpark, Eleanor Ann, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Raymond, loving mother of Stephen, Raymond and Alison, mother-in-law of Kay, Clare and Brian and dear grandma of Gary, Shireen, Bethany, Morgan and Ross. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church on Monday, July 11 at 1.00 p.m. Private interment at South Road Cemetery to follow. Friends welcome for refreshments at Beaurepaire Community Centre afterwards.
LONGSTAFF July 6 (peacefully), of Coundon. John (Jack), aged 78 years, loving son of the late Thomas and Janet, dearly loved brother of Edna and Harry Russell, dearest uncle of Lynne, Jennifer, Gillian and Raymond, also a sadly missed great-uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Tuesday, July 12 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request.
LONSDALE July 2, of Nunnery Lane, Darlington. Ruth, loving wife of Keith. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
MARSHALL July 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Musgrave Gardens, Gilesgate, Durham. Peter, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved father of Paul and Julie, a dear father-in-law of Julie, also a devoted granda of Kristopher, Andrew and Hayley. Friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, July 7 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
MARTIN Audrey On June 30, of Bruce Place, Peterlee. Audrey, aged 78 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mother of Peter and also a grandmother of Danielle. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Horden. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
MOON July 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Gurney Street, Darlington. Davy, aged 55 years, much loved husband to Helen, loving dad to David, Penny and Rosemary, also a dearly loved grandad, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday, July 11. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
MOSS July 3, of Albert Terrace, Esh Winning. George, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, loving dad of Vera and Ian, dear father-in-law of David and Margaret, a devoted grandad of Paul, Rachel, Katie and Lauren and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 7 at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Stroke Association. Friends welcome at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
MYERS June 22, peacefully after a long illness, of Netherby Rise, Darlington. Margaret, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harold, much loved mam of Carole and Dave and loving nana of Cathrine and David. Funeral Thursday, July 14. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Simple arrangements of pink flowers would be appreciated.
NICHOL July 2 (in hospital), of Mellor Court, Darling-ton. James (Jim), aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Alice, dearly loved dad of David and the late Margaret, dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad of Stephen and Lindsay. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
NICHOLSON June 30 (tragically), of 8 Poplar Terrace, West Cornforth. Alan, aged 24 years. Dearly loved son of Laurie and Beatrice and a dear brother of Colin and much loved dad to Callum and Abby. Cortege leaving residence 11.50 a.m. on Friday July 8, for service in The Holy Trinity Church at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the cemetery. Really missed by all.
NOLAN On July 7, peacefully in hospital, after an illness fought with great courage, of Thirsk. Theresa Mary, aged 48 years, dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Nicola, Sally and Sarah. Funeral Mass to be held in All Saints' R.C. Church on Thursday, July 14 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
OUTTERSIDE On June 30, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, of Ushaw College. Lydia May, aged 87 years, beloved wife of Joe, dearly loved mother of Marie and Josie and the late Terry and Tony. A very much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana of all the family. Friends please meet for a Mass to celebrate her life at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh Laude on Thursday, July 7 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Langley Park Care Home. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
PARKER July 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Reg, aged 79 years, a loving husband of the late Evelyn, a much loved dad of Sylvia, Shirley and Susan, father-in-law of Malcolm, Maurice and Paul, also a beloved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, July 8. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
PATTISON Joseph, of Easington Colliery, died peacefully in his sleep, in the Birchwood Nursing Home, Easington Colliery on July 6. Joe, aged 78 years, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and a cherished uncle and great-uncle. Cortege to leave his sister-in-law's residence on Tuesday for a service at The Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church.
