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BOWSER July 14, peacefully in hospital, of Beechfield, Newton Aycliffe. Doreen Mary, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Vince, dearly loved mother of Susan and Chris and loving grandma of Emma, Alan, Charlotte and Rebecca. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
BROWN On July 18 (peacefully in hospital), of Hillfoot, Harmby. George, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Georgina, very dear dad of Kevin and Adrian, a loving grandpa and great-grandpa. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Monday, July 25 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please however, donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Church Funds. Will friends please meet at the church.
BULL On July 17, peacefully in hospital (of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of London). May, aged 79 years, devoted mum of Michael, Maureen and Shirley, also a loving mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and aunty. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 26, 1.00 p.m., St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BUTTERWORTH (Darlington) Peacefully on July 18, aged 75 years. Margaret Hay, beloved wife of the late Hamilton Charles, dearly loved mother of Cynthia, Frances, David, Jane and Edward, also a much loved mother-in-law and granny. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
CHISMAN July 16, after a long illness bravely borne, at Hundens Lane, Darlington. Winifred (nee Hughes), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Bobby, dearest partner of Norman, much loved mam of Jimmy and Julie, loving nana of Vicki, Nicola, Katie, Jenni and Robbie. Funeral Tuesday, July 26. Friends please meet for service in St. James The Great Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
CHRISTON July 19, (peacefully, at home), of Thirsk. Ruth (nee Lofthouse), aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Dick, dear mother of Richard. Will friends please meet for service in Harrogate Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday July 26, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
CLEMENTS July 16 (died peacefully at home, after a long fight against cancer), of Beveridge Close, Fishburn. Margaret, aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of Peter, a much loved mum of Judith and mother-in-law of David, a devoted gran of Vicci and J-J, a very dear sister of Vera and sister-in-law of George. Would friends please meet at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Thursday for a service at 1.00 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
COX July 17 (in hospital), of Princess Court, Spenny-moor. Sylvia, at peace with her beloved Jack, devoted mam of Paul and Angela, adored gran of Gemma, Kellie, Nathan and Teresa. Cortege leaving residence at 3.15 p.m. on Friday, July 22 for service and committal in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium. At Sylvia's request no funeral clothes or flowers, but bring a smile.
DALLEN July 15, peacefully at Ashley House Nursing Home, late of Carrside Road, Trimdon Village. Esther (nee Watts), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Fred, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Family and friends please meet Friday, at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Ashley House Residents' Fund.
DINSLEY On July 18, of Harbour Lodge, Seaham, formerly of Thornley. George, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Lilias (nee Routledge), devoted dad of Alfred and daughter-in-law Christine, much loved grandad to Elizabeth and Suzanne, a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence 12.40 p.m. Friday. Friends please meet at Sunderland Crematorium for service at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Northern Rock Plc., 10 The Bridges, Sunderland. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5817388.
DONOHOE July 21 (peacefully, at home after a long illness bravely borne), of Thirlmere, Spennymoor. Patrick (Pat), aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Freda, a dearly loved dad of Nigel and Neil, a loving father-in-law of Louise and Colleen, a much loved grandad of Amy and Laura and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Tuesday for a service at 12.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'Marie Curie Cancer Care' c/o, 164A Front Street, Chester-le-Street.
DOWSON July 16 (peacefully, in hospital), following a period of illness fought with great dignity and courage, of Breck Holme Farm, Middleton-in- Teesdale. Hazel, aged 61 years, beloved wife of Alan, dearly loved mam of Karen, Dennis and Dawne, a loving sister of Stephen, Helen and Douglas, sister-in-law of Margaret, Susan, Olive and Les and a very much loved and loving grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Friday, July 22 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. (Teesdale Branch) and Church Funds c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8RB.
DUNN July 19, of Mayfields, Spennymoor, passed peacefully after a long courageous fight with cancer, fought with unbelievable spirit, dignity and wonderful sense of humour. Dorothy, aged 72 years, much loved wife of John, deeply loving mother to Jeffrey and Steven and mother-in-law of Chris, loving grandmother to Steven, David, Katie and Kayleigh and dearest friend of Dora and Fred. She will be greatly missed by all. Would friends please meet in Clarence Street I.M. Chapel, Monday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
EDMUNDS Rickleton July 15 (peacefully). Robert, aged 78 years. Funeral arrangements to follow.
ENGLISH Denise (Denny) On July 19, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, aged 61 years. Denise (Denny) English, of Nunwick, Ripon, beloved wife of Fred, wonderful mother of Rebecca and Rachel, much loved nana of Chloe and dear sister-in-law of Margaret. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Wath, Ripon on Wednesday, July 27 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Macmillan Nurses and St. Michael's Hospice. A plate provided at the service.
EVANS July 20, peacefully in Richardson Hospital, after long illness. Nancy, aged 85 years of Watson Court, Barnard Castle. Dearly loved wife of Ray and much loved mother of Ian and Pauline, gran to Adam, Matt and Jamie and sister to Annie. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, July 28 at 10.15 a.m., followed by service of thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Cancer Research U.K. (Teesdale) and to church funds.
FARQUHAR July 15 (peacefully). John Derek, aged 67 years, of Haughton-le-Side. Loving husband of the late Norma, sadly missed father of Iain, Margaret and father-in-law of Paul. Funeral Thursday, July 21. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m., for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Aycliffe Village. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
FITZGERALD July 21, in hospital, of Darlington. Eugene Gerald (Gene) aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of the late Doreen, loving father of Lynn and John, dear father-in-law of Robin and a much loved grandad of Nicole. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for Cancer Relief.
GIBSON July 20, peacefully in Bethany House, Newton Aycliffe. Robert (Bob Cartwright), aged 81 years, formerly of Coundon. Beloved husband of the late Violet, a much loved and loving uncle to John, Robert, Jennifer and Janet, dearly loved by all his great-nephews and nieces. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
GIBSON July 20, suddenly, of Witton Park. Jean, formerly Knighton, aged 58 years, beloved wife of Michael, devoted mam of Michael and the late Craig, dear mother-in-law to Marie and Maxine, loving gran to Gemma, Lauren and Abbie, dearest sister of Joan, sister-in-law to Dave, also a dear aunty to Steven and Clare. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, followed by cremation at Durham.
GRANT Doris On July 17, (peacefully, in hospital). Doris (nee Vincent), aged 84 years, of Fishburn. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, also a loving aunt. Funeral service to take place in Fishburn Methodist Chapel on Monday, July 25, at 2.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Fishburn Methodist Chapel.
GREEN Doris, on July 18, in hospital, aged 86 years, of Abbeyvale Care Home, Blackhall, formerly of Horden. A much loved wife of Fred, loving mam of Anne and the late Doris, also a dear mother-in-law and loving gran of Nicola, Amanda and Ian, great-granny of Christopher, Sarah and Jennifer and also a loving sister. Cortege to leave Abbeyvale on Friday for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 1.20 p.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to a charity of your choice.
HALE July 18 (suddenly, at home). Kenneth Alfred, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Ida, dearest father of Christopher, Robert and Philip, a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday July 21, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, The Guide Dogs for The Blind Association. Plate provided at the crematorium.
HARE July 20, peacefully at the Coach House, Ripon, formerly of Masham. Barbara, aged 85 years, the beloved wife of the late George, a loving mother of Jane and John, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Service on Tuesday, July 26 at 2.00 p.m. at Park Street Methodist Church, Masham, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left in church for church funds.
HESELTINE July 18, of St. Helens Auckland. Gordon, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Sarah Jane, also a dearly loved father, father-in-law, granda, great-granda and great-great-granda. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, July 22. Family flowers only, by request.
HEWLING Linda (Smiles - nee Smith), peacefully at home on July 16, 2005, after a long fight, a battle lost but she won the war. Dearest wife of husband Berni, much loved and loving mother to Jon and Lucy and grandmother to Georgina, James and a loving sister and aunt. A celebration of Linda's life will be held at the Middlesbrough Crematorium, St. Bede's Chapel on Monday, July 25 at 1.00 p.m. and Linda has requested that no black be worn. Family flowers only, any donations in lieu to 'Life after Cancer', via Mary Lee at 19 Malvern Drive, Stokesley, North Yorks., TS9 5NS. After the service the celebration will continue at Middlesbrough Council Club, Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough and all friends are welcome.
HODGSON July 13 (tragically, as the result of an accident), of Ferryhill. Martin, aged 59 years, beloved husband of the late Yvonne, devoted father of Michael and Nicola, father-in-law to Lee, much loved grandfather of Gabrielle and Monique, also a dear brother. Funeral Friday, July 22. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service in All Saints' R.C. Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
HOPE Suddenly, on July 19, of Cherry Park, Brandon. Catherine (nee McDermott), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mother of Peter, Marie, Patricia and Kathleen and a dearly loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Friday, July 22, at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service or sent to N. Alderson Funeral Director, 118 High Street South, Langley Moor, Durham.
HUTCHINSON On July 14, of Sacriston. Elizabeth (nee Whitfield), aged 63 years, loved wife of the late Keith, dear mother of Robert, Paula and David, dearly loved grandma to all the family and also beloved sister of Violet and John. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Friday, July 22 for service and cremation.
HUTCHINSON Elizabeth (nee Whitfield) You're in my thoughts every day. I was told to stay away, that is what I did, but memories are all I need of you no matter what anyone says. You were my big sister, I will always respect you. All I can say is I could not give what he did not have. I have always loved you and always will. Your loving sister Marion.
INSLEY July 14 (peacefully, at home). Jean, aged 86 years, of St. Hilary Close, Richmond. A dearly loved wife of the late Dick, a much loved mum of Charlie and Stuart, also a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday July 25. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Charitable donations in lieu if so desired, a plate will be provided in church.
