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ANGUS July 9 (peacefully, after a short illness), of St. Andrews Road, Spenny-moor. Violet Rachel (nee Temperley), aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of Jake, a dearly loved mam of Val, Norman, Janet, Yvonne, Lynn, John and Mandy, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved nanna and great-nanna. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday, July 13 for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Thank you for all the wonderful years, memories of which will stay with us forever.
ARCHER Gilbert, born 1935, of Sedgefield, died suddenly on July 9, 2005. Funeral to be held at Durham Crematorium on Mon-day, July 18 at 1.30 p.m. Private at house after-wards.
ARMSTRONG July 12 (peacefully), of Bowes Road, Newton Aycliffe. Vera, aged 78 years, much loved wife of Ray, loving mother of Carol, mother-in-law of Colin, devoted nan of Michael and Sue, great-grandma of Holly, sister of Jack, also a dear aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday, July 19 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe.
ASHTON July 9 (peacefully, in hospital). Stan, aged 81 years, of Parkside, Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Stanley, Susan, Andrew and David, father-in-law of Sandra, a treasured grandad of Ronnie, Steven, Joe and Rebecca, also a loving brother of Mildred. Funeral Friday, July 15. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
AUSTEN July 9 (peacefully, at home), of Willow Chase, Long Newton. Norma, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Ken, dearly loved mother of Mark and Paul, mother-in-law of Claire and Fiona, also a devoted grandma of Sally and Andrew. Funeral Thursday, July 14. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Long Newton, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, for Cancer Research U.K.
BAILES (nee Wood) July 11, of Crook. Mary Watson, aged 82 years, loving wife of the late Ernie and wonderful mum to Joy and Christine. Will friends please meet for service in the Wear Valley Christian Centre, Pentecostal Church, Bishop Auckland, on Saturday, July 16 at 10.00 a.m., to be followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
BALDWIN Ann, at peace, dearly loved wife of the late Donald, loving mum and friend to Alison and Peter, Iain and Sarah, Fiona and Colin, loving granny to her beautiful girls Anna, Alice, Imogen and Isobel. Funeral Friday, July 15. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired may be sent for The Macmillan Nurses or St. Teresa's Hospice c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BARKER July 10 (suddenly, at home), of Simpson Avenue, St. Helen Auckland. John George (Jack), aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, very dear dad of John, Keith and Peter, father-in-law to Angela, Audrey and May, also a much loved granda and great-granda and dear brother of Ivy, Audrey, Lily and Les. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen Auckland Parish Church at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, to be followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium.
BARKER Lindis Marian On July 7, suddenly, in hospital. Lindis, aged 67 years, of St. Helens, Isle of Wight (formerly of Stockton-on-Tees). Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loving mum of Martin and Robin, mother-in-law of Bridg-ette, also a dear nanny of Mathew and Charlotte. Funeral service to take place in Greens Lane Methodist Church, Stockton on Tuesday, July 19 at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crema-torium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Found-ation. Resting at and all enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 99-109 Norton Road Stockton. Tel (01642) 674377.
BEADLE David (Pid) On July 6, 2005, aged 49 years, at The Middlesex Hospital, London W.1. Dearest husband of Dot and a much loved son of the late Kathleen and Ian, formerly of Woodfield Avenue, Shrewsbury. Funeral service Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury on Friday July 22, 2005 at 2.00 p.m. No black please. Family flowers only please, but donations would be welcome for Sepsis Research. Enquiries please to the funeral directors. W.R. R. Pugh and Son Limited. Telephone (01743) 344646.
BRAMFITT July 8 (in hospital), of Langley Park Care Home (formerly of Witton Gilbert). Eva (nee Wilkin Simpson), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of George, Eva, Edna and the late Doreen and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 14 at 10.30 a.m. All friends are welcome for refreshments at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Centre, Esh Winning afterwards.
BREEDON July 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Shildon. Mildred (Millie, nee Doughty), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, July 15 at 9.15 a.m.
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.
BROWN July 12, at Portland House, Willington. Leslie, aged 89 years. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Elsie and Ronnie, also a very dear uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday July 19 at 3.30 p.m. Family and friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Kensington Hall Hotel. God Bless you and rest in Peace.
BULLEN Robert Neville F.R.I.C.S. A thanksgiving service will be held on Saturday July 23, at St. Mary's Church, Masham at 1.00 p.m.
BULMER Darlington July 13 (peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by her loving family). Audrey (nee Mooney), aged 78 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, a much loved and sadly missed mam and nannie. Funeral Tues-day, July 19. Service to take place at St. William's Catholic Church, Albert Hill at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the Church.
BURLISON July 10, of Eastlea Avenue, Bishop Auck-land. Geoff, aged 47 years, cherished husband of Chris, a much loved dad of Josh, a dearly loved brother of David and Steve and a dear son-in-law, brother- in-law, uncle and nephew. Would friends please meet in Bishop Auckland Central Methodist Church Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "Weardale Community Hospital, Stanhope".
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 Friday, July 15. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. All enquiries please to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
CARTER Darlington July 8, suddenly after a prolonged illness. Bill, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father of Rachael, John, Donna and his grandchildren Thomas and Brianna. Sadly missed by his many relatives and friends. Funeral Thurs-day, July 14. Service to be held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be most appreciated in aid of Cardio Respiratory Trust Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
CASSIDY July 4, suddenly, of Langley Park. John, aged 70 years, husband of Doreen, beloved dad of John, Brian, Alan, Colin and Jill and a much loved grandad, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Would relatives and friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Monday, July 18 at 1.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Air Ambulance Fund c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Front Street, Langley Park. All welcome to return to Langley Park Cricket Club afterwards.
CHAMBERS On Saturday, July 9, suddenly but peacefully in her sleep, at Germania House, Redcar (formerly of Troutbeck Road). Margaret, in her 90th year. Committal service to take place at Teesside Crematorium in the Chapel of St. Hilda on Wednesday, July 20 at 11.45 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at 12.30 p.m. in Newcomen Methodist Church, Redcar. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be given to Newcomen Methodist Church. All enquiries to Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service. Tel (01642) 477257.
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.
CLENNELL Lynne, passed away July 9, dearly loved daughter of Elsie and the late John Thompson and loving mam to Victoria and Andrew. Forever in our hearts
CLENNELL To our most brave beautiful sister and sister-in-law Lynne. Our hearts are broken, we loved you so very much. Audrey, Ray, Brian, Julie and Sharon, Mick, Terry, Ann, Frank and Paul.
COBURN Margaret (Maggie, nee Robinson) On July 9, in hospital. Maggie, aged 96 years, of Peterlee. Beloved wife of the late Stan, loving mam, nanna and great-nanna. Friends and neighbours please meet for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool on Friday at 2.00 p.m. Reunited with Dad
COLLIER Shincliffe Peacefully in hospital, on July 12, aged 92 years. Gwen, a devoted wife of the late Gerald, much loved and loving mother and grandmother. Gwen will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe Village on Wednesday, July 20 at 2.45 p.m., for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. A memorial service is planned in the autumn.
CORNISH July 14 (peacefully, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity), of Whitesmocks. James (Jim), aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Marian, a loving and dearly loved dad of Christina, Beverly and son-in-law Phil, adored grandad of James, Josh, Jake, Joel, Jack and Jordan and a dear brother of Tom. Would friends please meet in St. Jonh's Church, Nevilles Cross, Monday for a service at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery. A great man respected by his many friends.
CRAGGS July 13. Brian, aged 71 years, of Victoria House, Darlington. Funeral Thursday, July 21. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Any enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01325) 463203.
DENNIS Ronald William (Ron), aged 74 years. Retired builder of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on July 11, dearly loved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Stephen, Kevin, Christopher and Jacqueline, dear father-in-law of Ceri, Steph, Claire and Jonathan and loving grandad to Amy, Adam, William, Emily, Edward, Rebecca, Cai, Jason, Siôn and Bethan. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, July 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment in Richmond Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Macmillan Nurses Fund are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DENNIS Ronald William (Ron), aged 74 years. Retired builder of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on July 11, dearly loved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Stephen, Kevin, Christopher and Jacqueline, dear father-in-law of Ceri, Steph, Claire and Jonathan and loving grandad to Amy, Adam, William, Emily, Edward, Rebecca, Cai, Jason, Siôn and Bethan. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond today, Friday, July 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment in Richmond Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Macmillan Nurses Fund are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DENT George Henry, who died at Milton House, Gargrave on July 11, aged 99 years, formerly of Grosvenor Farm, Long Preston, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, a much loved father of Sheila and Jean, father-in-law of Edward and the late Brian and loving grandad of Mary and the late Thomas. Service will take place at Long Preston Methodist Church on Friday, July 15, followed by interment at St. Mary's Church. Donations are being received in George's memory to Long Preston Methodist Church c/o Porter's Funeral Service. Tel (01729) 823280.
