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CALDECOTT August 25, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice. Leslie, aged 68 years, of Barnard Castle, dearly loved husband of Kathy, much loved father of Steven, Mark and Samantha (and partners Jeanette, Sarah and Mark), devoted grandad of Brenda, Mark, Shane and Georgia, great-grandad of Lewis and Cameron. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Teresa's Hospice (plate in church).
CALLAND August 30, of 25 Durham Road, Lanchester. Frederick, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, a much loved father of Ann and family and George and family. Will be sadly missed. Following a private cremation, friends please meet for a Service of Thanksgiving in Lanchester Methodist Chapel on Monday, September 5 at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research and The Blind Society, Sunderland. A plate will be provided at the Chapel.
CAMPBELL August 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Spenny-moor. Winifred (nee Meale), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Jock), a much loved mother of Barbara and son-in-law Ray, cherished grandmother of Michael, Gary, Waine and Angela, also a dear great-gran of Kayley, Campbell, Devon and Olivia. Funeral Thurs-day. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Charles' R.C. Church, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
CARR August 27, peacefully in hospital, of Shildon. Basil, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Alice Louise, dear dad of Ann, Ronnie, Sandra, Sheila and John, loving grandad to Emma, John and Melissa, also a dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. All friends are welcome to refreshment after this service in Old Shildon Club.
CHAMBERS August 24, in hospital, following a short illness bravely borne, of Weardale Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland. Nora (nee Routledge), aged 52 years, beloved wife of Alan, devoted and much loved mother of Rebecca, Christopher and Rachael, dearly loved nana of Amie, Ben, Luke and Coner, also a very dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and niece. Will friends please meet for service on Wednesday, August 31 at 1.30 p.m., in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St Helen Auckland, to be followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
CHATT Bernice Lilian, aged 86 years, formerly of Hipswell. Died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on August 30. Beloved wife of the late Nick, much loved mum of Roland, dear mother-in-law to Pauline, dearest sister to Freda and dear auntie of Joan and Keith. Funeral details available from, John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Richmond. Tel: (01748) 850033.
CLARK August 25, peacefully in Parklands Home, Crook, formerly of Whitwell Terrace, Crook. Mary, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Sheila, dear mother-in-law to Lawrence, much loved nana of Lynne and Chris, also a loving great-gran to Philip and Jonathan. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, September 2 for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
CORPS (nee Poole) Died August 26, peacefully in hospital, of Aiskew. Freda, aged 76 years, dearly beloved wife of Ken, dear mother of Malcolm, Valerie and the late Geoffrey, also a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held at Aiskew Methodist Church on Thursday, September 1 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Bedale Churchyard.
COULSON August 26, peacefully at home, in Darlington, after a short illness bravely borne. Greta, aged 74 years, beloved wife of Tommy, a dearly loved mam of David, a loving sister of Derrick and the late Billy and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, September 1 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
CROOKS August 31, 2005 (peace-fully, in Eastbourne Care Home). Maurice, aged 71 years, loving husband of Betty, sadly missed dad of Lynne and father-in-law of Michael, much loved grandad to Drew and Honor. Funeral Wednesday September 7. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
DEARING August 27, formerly of Shildon, late of South Church Nursing Home. Eva, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late George. Funeral particulars later.
DENNIS Annie On August 28, at Ripon Community Hospital, aged 93 years. Annie Dennis, of Ripon, beloved wife of the late Thomas William, much loved mother of Derick, Jeffrey, Keith and Jean, mother-in-law of Mamie, Ann and Laura and a loving grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Service and committal at Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Ripon on Monday, September 5 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The League of Friends of Ripon Hospitals. A plate provided at the service.
DINSDALE August 26, of West Lea, Gayle. Wilson, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary and a much loved father of Janet and Stuart, father-in-law of Nick and Natasha and a dear granda of Noah, Dylon, Isabella and Hannah. Funeral service at Gayle Chapel, Thursday September 1, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be shared between Gayle Chapel and The British Lung Foundation.
DODDS Maurice Ridley On August 31, peacefully in hospital (formerly of Newfield). Ridley, aged 50 years, dearly loved husband and friend of Kathryn (nee Winspear). Funeral service will take place on Thursday at the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Hart Village at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends and neighbours kindly invited. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, c/o Hartlepool and District Hospice, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool.
DOUGHTY On August 26, in hospital, Jean Margaret (nee Calvert), aged 57 years, of Catterick Village. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Brian, treasured mum of Emma and Mark, dear mother-in-law to Alistair and Joanne, much loved granny of Jack and Lauren, loving sister to Ken and Peter and sister-in-law to Barbara, Susan, Kenneth and Alma. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Thursday, September 1 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
DREWETT Leslie In hospital on August 31, of Bruce Crescent, Wingate. Leslie, aged 81 years. A dearly beloved husband of Lillian, loving father, father-in-law and also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Interment, Wingate church yard on Monday, September 5. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 2.30 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Will be sadly missed
DYE August 28, 2005 (peacefully, in hospital). William Edward (Eddie), aged 78 years, of Neasham very dearly loved husband of Margaret (Bunty), much loved dad of Ian, father-in-law of Sandra, grandad to Bradley and Jonathan, brother of Eva, much loved brother-in-law and uncle and good friend to so many. Funeral Tuesday, September 6. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Coronary Care Unit, James Cook Hospital.
EALES August 26 (suddenly and peacefully at home), of 19 Shafto Street, Byers Green. Marjorie (Madge), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Ray, a dearly loved mam of Tony, a loving mother-in-law of Linda, a much loved gran of Kris and a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Would friends please meet in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green Thursday for a service at 9.40 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
EDMENSON Constance Betty, of Lanton Hill, Jedburgh. Died on August 27, 2005 at the Borders General Hospital, after a valiant effort to keep smiling through her illnesses. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her children and especially beloved of her twin sister Marian. An inspiration to all who met her, a light has gone out of our lives. A funeral and thanksgiving service will be held at the Old Parish Church, Jedburgh on Wednesday, September 7 at 12.00 noon, to which all her loving friends and caring acquaintances are respectfully invited, refreshments to follow in the Church Hall after the service. Family flowers only, but donations gratefully accepted for Chest, Heart and Stroke, Scotland. A private cremation to follow.
FLETCHER September 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Priestman Road, Newton Aycliffe. Dorothy (nee Minto), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mam of David and his partner Tracy, also a loving nana of Helen and Claire. Funeral Tuesday, September 6. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. All are welcome for refreshments after the service at the British Legion, Newton Aycliffe.
FLUDE Peacefully after a short illness, on August 25, of Durham. John, aged 68 years, a loving husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Chris and Anita and stepdad to Elizabeth, loved father-in-law of Liz and Dave and a very proud grandad of Jordon, Mica, Eilidh and Daniel, also a very devoted son of Mildred and brother to George, Roy and the late Peter, a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many, many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, September 1 at 9.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Cancer Research.
FRANCIS August 29, suddenly at home, in Hunwick. George, aged 50 years, beloved son of the late George and Pearl, devoted brother of Valerie and Philomena, dear brother-in-law to Kevin and Ray, also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Cortege to leave his sister's residence in Hunwick at 12.35 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7 for Requiem Mass in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations for a charity of the family's choice may, if desired, be left in church. Will friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
FRANKLIN John Leonard (Len) August 30, (suddenly, in hospital). Len of Sedgefield. Dearly loved husband of Olga, also a beloved father and grandfather. Len will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service and cremation to take place on Thursday, September 8, at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
GARRY August 29, peacefully in hospital, of Kemp Road, Peterlee (late of Shotton). Jean, aged 81 years, beloved daughter of the late Harry and Lily, dearly loved sister of Lily, much loved sister-in-law of Joe. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research, care of Speckman's Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate.
GILCHRIST August 30, of Tiree Close, Brandon. Lilian Sophia, aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mam of Kevin, Ian and Wendy, mother-in-law of Glenys, Yvonne and Kevin and a dear nana and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday September 7 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at 16 Tiree Close afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service in envelopes please for Cancer Research U.K.
GILLSON On August 30, in hospital, of North End, Durham. Bill, aged 81 years, husband of the late Ann, father of Gill and Sue, father-in-law of Hughie and John, grandfather to Katie and dearest friend of Alice. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research, a plate will be provided at the church. Friends are welcome to join the family at The Garden House after the service.
GILMOUR August 25, of Shildon. Minnie (nee Bennett), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, devoted mother of Paul, Barry and David, dear mother-in-law to Maureen, Glynis and Denise, very dear nana of Jason, Sarah, Lyndsay and Hayley, also great-gran of Grace. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, September 2, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland or given care of the family.
GINNEVER Jean, beloved wife and mother died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Holmpton near Withernsea East Yorkshire. Till we meet again Love Geoff
GOUNDRY August 31 (peacefully), at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Lily (Cockburn), aged 90 years, dearly loved mother of Colin and Robert, dearest stepmother of Norman, Audrey, Miriam and Ken, loving mother-in-law of Florence and also a dear sister, grandma, great-grandma and great-great- grandma. Would friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Ferryhill on Wednesday, September 7 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
GRAYSON August 31 (suddenly, at home after a short illness), of Ullswater Close, Spennymoor. John (Jacky), aged 63 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, a dearly loved dad of Wayne and father-in-law of Marlene, a much loved grandad of Katie and a dear cousin. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Tuesday for a service at 9.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'MARA Unit Fund' c/o, Lyne Elliott Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
