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GRIFFITHS August 25 (after a short illness), of Sutton Street, Durham. Mabel, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred, a loving sister of Edric and Jack. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, September 1, at 1.00 p.m.
GRIMES Witton Gilbert August 28 (suddenly). James, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Rona, much loved father of Ann Marie. Friends please meet at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Sacriston 10.00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6 for Requiem Mass, prior to interment in the Churchyard. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P
HANSON August 24, in St. Michael's Hospice, Harrogate, aged 66 years. Janet of Harrogate, former manageress of Freeman Hardy and Willis, Richmond. The beloved wife of Malcolm, loving mother of Gillian and Elaine, mother-in-law of Paul and much loved grandma of Aaron, Sam and Bethaney. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Harrogate Crematorium today, Friday September 2, at 11.00 a.m. Flowers may be sent to, The Co-op Funeral Service, 95/97 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate. HG2 7LY, or donations to St. Michael's Hospice may be left on a plate at the service or sent to, Crimple House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate. HG2 8QL.
HARDY Minnie, aged 82 years, of East Green, West Auckland, died suddenly in hospital on August 28, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Andy, much loved mam of Christine, dear mother-in-law to John, loving nanna of Neil and Clare, Joanne and Steven and great-nanna of Megan, Katie, Hannah and Robbie. Funeral service at St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland on Tuesday September 6, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for The Critical Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital may be given to a member of the family or alternately sent c/o, James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle. DL12 8BJ.
HARSTON On August 30, peacefully in Norton Court Nursing Home, Norton, of Hutton Rudby. Allen, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Derek, Michael, Maureen, Neil, Peter and Richard, dearest grandad of Angela, Matthew, Kerry, Jonathan, Amie, Emma and Catherine, also a dearest great-grandad of Joseph. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Crathorne at 11.00 a.m. Monday, September 5, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if wished, may be given for Cancer Care U.K. and Church Funds.
HERON August 27, in hospital. Thomas Marley, of Longacres, Gilesgate, Durham, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Mary and much loved father of Peter and David and loving grandad of Mark. Chairman Emeritus, Durham Freemen. Friends please meet at St. Giles' Church on Friday, September 2 at 1.00 p.m. for Requiem Mass, followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to St. Giles' Church.
HEYWOOD August 26 (peacefully at home), of Briar Road, Carrville. Nick, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Edna, a dear dad of Carol, grandad to Richard and Michael and father-in-law to Martin. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Tuesday, September 6 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HILL August 20 (suddenly, in hospital). Jack (John William), aged 80 years. Devoted husband of Vally, loving dad of Susan, John and Michael, also a very proud grandad and great-grandad. Private funeral service took place on Friday, August 26, at Durham Crematorium, specifically at Jack's request.
HOCKING of Walker, (formerly of Framwellgate Moor). Suddenly, at home on August 23, aged 39 years. Gary, a loving son of Gordon, much loved brother of Neil and Ian, a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday September 1, at 3.30 p.m.
JACKSON August 20 (in hospital). Dennis, aged 56 years, of Morpeth Avenue, Darlington. A loving son of the late Edith and Dennis, also a dear brother, uncle and nephew. Funeral Monday, September 5. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
JACKSON Framwellgate Moor August 28 (peacefully, in hospital). Elsie, aged 78 years, much loved mother of David, Peter, Adrian and Caroline and also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother to all the family. Friends please meet at St. Nicholas' Church, Durham at 2.15 p.m. Monday September 5 for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Merryoaks, Durham.
JAGGER August 25 (suddenly, in hospital). Nora (nee Baxter), aged 71 years, of Darlington, (formerly of Shildon). Beloved wife of Ken, loving sister of Jean, Sylvia and Sybil, a dear sister-in-law, also a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to take place on Friday, September 2 at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington DL3 7ND.
JOLLIFFE July 27 (suddenly at home), of Park Lane, Darlington. Glenn, aged 53 years, loved husband of the late Carol and the late Sue, father of Ema and Nils, a loved grandfather and brother and a dear son of Linda and the late Jack. Funeral Tuesday, September 13. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Columba's Church at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu in aid of First Stop, Darlington will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
JONES August 31 (peacefully, in hospital), of Aged Miners Home, Sherburn Village. Ivy, beloved wife of the late Jack, a much missed mam of Beryl and son-in-law Derek, a dear grandma to Julie, Susan and David and great-grandma to Ella and Jay. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Wednesday, September 7 at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in Sherburn Cemetery.
KELLY August 26, after a long illness, peacefully in hospital, of New Brancepeth, Durham. David, aged 67 years, beloved husband of the late Freda, a dearly loved stepdad, grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and sadly missed by all his friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 2 at 10.30 a.m.
KELLY Chris, aged 34 years, of Jura Drive, Darlington. Soulmate of Liz. Devoted dad of Kyle, also Christopher, Kelsey and Lily, loving son, brother and uncle. Funeral Thursday, September 1. Friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, followed by interment into West Cemetery.
KIRTLEY On August 27, peacefully in hospital, after an illness bravely borne. Mary, aged 87 years, of Bowes Lyon House, Barnard Castle. Dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack), formerly of Hutton Magna, a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandma and special friend to many. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Hutton Magna on Monday, September 5 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations may be given for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital.
LEIGHTON August 24, of Cockerton Green, Darlington. Robin, aged 36 years, dearly loved son of John and Ingrid, much loved brother of Arran and Alex and loving dad of Jessica. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Baydale Beck, Low Coniscliffe.
LLOYD Peacefully on August 25, of Bowburn. George, aged 96 years, dearly loved husband of Maisie, very dear friend to Barbara and John, dear uncle to Alan and Pat and a dear friend of Paul. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31 for service and cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Christ the King, Bowburn, via Maureen Robinson.
MALLEN August 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of Birch Place, Esh Winning. Michael, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Josie and a much loved father and grandfather. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyr's R.C. Church, Esh Winning on Thursday September 1, at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the church funds may be given after the service. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P. .
MAPLE August 25 (suddenly), of Shildon. Mary, aged 82 years, dearly loved mother of Jill, a dear sister, aunt and friend, also a much loved nan. Would friends please meet for service in the Methodist Church, Shildon on Monday, September 5 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations to Macmillan Nurses c/o Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
MARRINER August 29 (peacefully, in hospital). Sheila, aged 67 years, of Ramsey Walk, Darlington, a dearly loved wife of John, also a loving mother of David, Dawn and Ann. Funeral Wednesday, September 7. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Cremator-ium. No flowers please. Donations, if so desired, to the Stroke Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
MARSHALL August 25 (suddenly), of Salutation Road, Darlington. T. Alan, aged 73 years, loved husband of Audrey, dearly loved father of Ian, dear father-in-law of Sue and loving grandad of Paul. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MARTIN August 26, in hospital, of 4 Hackworth Close, Ferryhill. Edith, aged 86 years, dearly loved mam of Thomas (Paddy) and John, mother-in-law of Mary, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence of her son 19 Bridge House Estate at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, September 2 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Refreshments afterwards at the All Saints' Catholic Church Hall.
MASON August 30, (in hospital), of Wesley Grove, Bishop Auckland. Lydia (nee Dowson), aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, devoted mother of the late Shirley, a dearest grandma of Louise and great-grandma of Daniel, a loving and much loved aunt to Linda. Interment, Thursday September 8, in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. for a service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
METCALFE August 30, in hospital, of Mewburn Court, Darlington. Karmen, aged 48 years, much loved mother and best friend of Nadine, dearly loved daughter of Elfriede and James, dear sister of Ronnie, sister-in-law of Karen, also a much loved auntie of Emma, Aimi and Marc and a dear cousin of Sue. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment in the West Cemetery, School Aycliffe.
MUSGRAVE August 27 (peacefully, in the Memorial Hospital, after a brave fight). Eric, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Jessie, very dear dad of Alec and Neil, a much loved father-in-law to Loraine and Clare, treasured granda to Jill, Ian, Fran, Peter and David, loving brother to George and Brian, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. He will be sadly missed, a true and loyal friend who touched the lives of many. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe at 10.15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Ward 44, Darlington Memorial Hospital and the Methodist Church. (Plate in Church).
NELSON Died August 26 (suddenly). Thomas, aged 97 years, of Bedale, formerly of Pickhill, dear uncle of Alan and Jean. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church on Monday, September 5 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Pickhill Churchyard.
NICHOLSON August 31, of Bek Road, Newton Hall, Durham. Derek, aged 73 years, will be sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, September 7 at 1.00 p.m.
PALEY August 28, after a short illness. Alan, aged 66 years (retired Police Sergeant, served in Durham and Northumbria), of Bedeburn Road, Jarrow, dearly loved husband of Sheila, beloved father of Gillian and Ian, dear father-in-law of Peter and Michele, loving granda of Heather and Andrew. Friends please meet at St. Peter's Church, York Avenue, Jarrow on Monday, September 5 at 1.45 p.m., followed by committal at South Shields Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Afterwards all are invited for refreshments at Jarrow Conservative Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund.
