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ATKINSON October 7, of Spenny-moor. Sarah (Sally), three weeks off her 100th Birthday, beloved wife of the late Harold, a dearly loved mam of the late Les, mother-in-law of Margaret, nana of Gillian, Paul and Jocelyn and great-nana of Martin, Colin, Sara and Sonia. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 3.00 p.m.
BAILEY (Framwellgate Moor) October 5, peacefully in Hollie Acre Care Home. William (Bill), aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Moyra and loving dad to Ann. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 11 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BALLS John (Jack) October 1, suddenly but peacefully, after a long illness in hospital. Jack, aged 88 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Miriam, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service will take place in St Aiden's Church, Boosbeck on Friday October 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Bede. Will friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation. Tel. (01937) 835421. Enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Park Lane Guisborough Tel (01287) 637700.
BENNETT September 30, at Redworth House, Shildon. Henry, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, dearly loved father of Noel, Ivan, Pauline and Lloyd, father-in-law of Linda, Carole and Pamela, also a much loved grandad, great-grandad and dear uncle of Judith and John. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St Mark's Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
BENNETT Christine, aged 56 years, suddenly on September 26, whilst on holiday in Corfu, of Merrybent, Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of Clive, loving daughter of Kathy, devoted mum to Gilly and Stephen, dear mother-in-law to Paul and Natalie and dearly loved grandma to Harrison and Sophie. Funeral Tuesday, October 11. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, care of Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. May everlasting peace embrace you.
BRAMLEY Doris, aged 84 years, of Staindrop, died peacefully in Devonshire House, on October 3, after a long illness bravely borne. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Valerie, grandmother of Karen, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral service to be held in Staindrop Church on Monday, October 10 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given care of the family for the Macmillan Nurses.
BROWN October 2, at home in Fir Tree, Crook. Mary Ethel, devoted wife of Roy, also a dear aunt and sister-in-law. By her own request, no flowers. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m on Thursday, October 6.
BROWN October 6, of Deneside, Spennymoor. Mary, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, a dearly loved mother of Wilf, Elaine and the late Keith, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.
BUNNEY Florence Jane (nee Robinson) aged 80 years, of The Ghyll, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on September 30. Dearly loved wife of Bill, much loved mum of Christine, Susan and David and a dear mother-in-law and loving grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 7 at 1.15 pm. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate at the Crematorium Chapel for the Renal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
BURNSIDE (nee Howey) October 2 (peacefully) in Eastbourne Care Home. Chris, aged 76 years, of Darlington, formerly of Newton Aycliffe a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Monday, October 10. Would friends please meet for service at 3.00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
BURNSIDE My good friend Chris (Howey) late of Newton Aycliffe, passed peacefully away, now with her beloved John. Whose going to make the home made soup now? Love Auntie Ann xx
CAMPBELL October 4, of Langley Park. John, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Eileen, much loved dad of John and Tony, a loving father-in-law of Deborah and Diane and a much loved granda to Stephen and Connor. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 11 at 11.30 a.m.
CARROLL Flo October 5, in hospital, of Park House Gardens, Sherburn Village. Flo, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert and also a loving mother and grand-mother. Interment Sherburn Village Cemetery on Tuesday, October 11. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
CHRISP October 1, in hospital, of Manfield. George, aged 86 years, darling husband of Joan, devoted "old man" of Paul, devoted "George" of Denise, loving father-in-law of Marilyn and John and treasured grandad of Justin, Sarah, Abby, Louisa and Elliot. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Manfield at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Lung Cancer Trust Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
CHRISTIAN On October 2, passed away peacefully in Leeming Garth Nursing Home, formerly of Northallerton. Gladys, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Victor and loving mother of Joy and John, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 10 at 1.45 p.m.
CHRISTON On September 29, peacefully at home, in the arms of his loving family, in Northallerton. Ken, aged 69 years, dearly beloved husband of Diane, a loving father of Jamie and Alison and dearest grampie to George and Thomas. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, October 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, to the family home.
CLARKSON On October 1, in hospital, of 35 East Witton (formerly of Lowthorpe Farm, East Witton). Marjorie, aged 71 years, beloved wife of Ken, dearly loved mother of Dennis and Tim, mother-in-law of Eileen and very dear nana of Kevin, Ian, James and Mark. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, East Witton on Wednesday, October 5 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Asthma Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
COMERFORD September 29, at home with his family around him, of Harrison Close, Shildon. Edward, aged 62 years, dearly loved father of Vikki and father-in-law of Richard, a dearest granda of Rebecca and Andrew and great-granda to Connor, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a dear friend of Barbara. Interment Thursday, October 6 at Shildon Cemetery, following a service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Bravely kept his sense of humour until the end.
CRATHORNE September 30 (peacefully in hospital), of Stephen Court, Darlington. Flo, aged 74 years, much loved partner of Hughie, loving mum to Jennifer, dearly loved mother-in-law to Peter, devoted nan to Paul and James, also a treasured great-nan to Sonny. Funeral Monday, October 10. Would friends please 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
DAVIS September 29, in hospital of Tudhoe Village and formerly of Durham. Cecil, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving dad of Shaun and a devoted grandad of Nicole and Heather. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Thursday October 6 at 10.15 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK.
DENTON October 5 (peacefully, after a long illness courageously borne), of Bishop Auckland. Vera (nee Quinn), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mam of Susan, Thomas and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Denise, Mandy and the late Eddy, devoted nana of Leanne, Rebecca, Robyn, Hope and Michael, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a dear friend to many. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, October 13 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
DIXON October 2, of Millfield Grove, Crook. Albert Edward, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Esther, devoted dad of Alan and Janet, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Church at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, followed by cremation at Durham.
DOWSON Jeannette, formerly Dixon, aged 64 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on September 29. Dearly loved wife of Allan, much loved mam of Graham and Michaela, dear mother-in-law of Chris and a treasured grandma and dear sister and auntie. Funeral service in Cockfield Methodist Church on Friday, October 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for Breast Cancer Research.
DUFFEY Malcolm On October 1, of Newlands Road, Trimdon Village. Malcolm, aged 58 years, loving brother of George, Wilf, Alan and the late Mavis, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Interment Trimdon Grange Cemetery on Thursday, October 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
ELSWORTH Died October 4 (tragically). Carl David, aged 24 years, of Bedale, dearly loved son of David and Mandy, devoted grandson of Vera and Tom Rhodes, sadly missed by all families and friends. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 12 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Air Ambulance. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
ERRINGTON September 29 (suddenly, in hospital), of Cemetery Road, Wheatley Hill. Robert, aged 64 years, beloved son of the late George and Elsie and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at all Saints' Church for service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
FLATLEY October 3, of Dene Park, Esh Winning. Thomas Carr, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Clare and a dear grandad of Thomas. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church on Monday, October 10 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
FROST October 1, in West Lodge Home, Billy Row. Ethel (nee Payne), aged 74 years, formerly of Crook, beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mam of Yvonne, Lenny and David, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Durham.
GIBSON On September 24 (suddenly, on holiday), formerly of Ivy Cottage Tearoom, Reeth. Sonya, aged 58 years, much loved wife of Bob, very dear mam of Deborah and Vicki, dear mother-in-law of Ian and Steve and loving mama of Thomas, Laura and Shaun. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Thursday, October 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Grinton Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
GOODWIN (Stanley) Elizabeth Defty (Betty, nee Humphrey, formerly Bates), passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hollie Hill Care Home on Friday, September 30, aged 88 years. Born 
in Kimblesworth on October 13, 1916 and spent many years living in the Middridge and Newton Aycliffe area. Beloved mother of David and Harry, devoted grandmother of Daniel, Eleanor, Joanne, Davinia and Rachel and mother-in-law of Sarah. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 7 at 1.30 p.m. for service. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Royal National Institute of the Blind.
GRANGE Robert We are sorry to anno-unce the passing of Robert, aged 55 years, loving husband of Glynis stepfather of Alex, beloved son of Vera and the late Alf, eldest brother to Sheila and husband Mark, also the late Alfie and Steven, uncle to Sarah and Daniel and proud great-uncle to Kieran. Funeral service to be held at All Saint's Parish Church, Northallerton on Monday October 10 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton.
