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GRATTON October 21 (in hospital), of Coxhoe. Robert (Bob), aged 75 years, a dear husband of the late Margaret and Violet, much loved dad of Robert and Rosalind, brother of Amelia, grandad of Deborah and Sharon and great-grandad of Cameron. Sadly missed by his loving family and partner Ruby. Funeral service to take place at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27 at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe, followed by interment in Coxhoe Churchyard.
GRATTON Robert (Bob), much loved by partner Ruby and family.
HAIGH October 24 (in hospital), formerly of Sowerby, Thirsk. Marjorie, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Joss, loving mother of George, mother-in-law to Margaret, nana to Michael, Sharon and Annette and great-gran to Naomi, Daniel, James, Storm, Toby and Georgina. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, November 1 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
HALL Mary Ann (nee Longstaff) October 21 (peacefully in hospital). Mary, aged 84 years, of Sedgefield, much loved wife of Jack, devoted mother of Jean and Reg, grandma of Ann and John, granny of Kathryn. Goodnight God Bless Funeral service to take place in Sedgefield Methodist Church on Monday, October 31 at 2.15 pm, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church.
HALL October 26, peacefully at Darlington Manor, late of Tempest Anderson House. Catherine, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of David and Sally, a much loved mother-in-law of Margaret and Ernie, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, November 3. Would friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
HALL On October 22, of Raby Road, Newton Hall, Durham. Cecil, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Jennie, a much loved dad of Alan and Janet and father-in-law of Brenda, a dearly loved grandad of Matthew and Joshua and a loving brother. Would friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Friday, October 28 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research U.K., care of John Pennington Funeral Services, 29 Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL.
HARDMAN October 21, after a long illness patiently borne, of 8 Victoria Avenue, Brandon. Neville, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen and a much loved dad and grandy, also a much loved brother and brother-in-law. Will be very sadly missed. Will friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 27 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St Cuthbert's Hospice c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 43 Front Street, Langley Park.
HARDY October 19 (suddenly at home), of Trimdon Station. George, aged 73 years, a much loved brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery.
HARVEY October 22, Jean (nee Mackay), aged 79 years, of Burnhope Close, Crook, formerly of Roddymoor. Beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Carol and Judith, also dear mother-in-law, very dear gran of Rebecca and Claire, great-gran of Hannah Jayne, also much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service at 12.00 noon on Friday, October 28 in Dawson Street Methodist Chapel, Crook, cremation in Durham Crematorium to follow. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for chapel funds.
HODGSON October 23 (in hospital), of Peel Avenue, Trimdon Colliery. Nancy (nee Johnston), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Susan, Brian and Douglas, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved nana. Cortege leaving her son's residence Tuesday at 12.05 pm. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Great North Air Ambulance.
HOLMES Andrew Mark On October 1, suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident. Andrew, aged 24 years, much loved son of Stuart and Heather, dear brother of Daniel and Helen and dear beloved boyfriend of Laura. Funeral service to be held at St. Thomas' Parish Church, Brompton on Thursday, October 27 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Brompton Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Directors, 223 High Street, Northallerton.
JOHNSON October 21 (suddenly at home), of The Lane, Sedgefield. Kathleen Maisie (formerly Bour-ner, nee Farrow), in her 74th year, beloved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mum of Michael, Phillip, Andrew, Karen and Julie a dear mother-in-law, much loved grandma, also a dear sister. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darling-ton, DL3 7JR.
KILBURN Mary October 22 (in hospital). Mary, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, dearly loved mother of the late Allan, mother-in-law of Yvonne and a loved gran and great-gran. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdaline, Hart Village Monday, October 31 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment. Friends and relatives please meet at the Church.
KITCHING October 23 (peacefully at home), of Spennymoor. Joan, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Jim, dearly loved mother of Ian, mother-in-law to Kingkaew, much loved grandmother of David and Andrew. Funeral Friday, October 28. Will friends please meet at 9.45 a.m. for service in St. Paul's Church, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers, by request. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
KOWAL October 27, peacefully in hospital. Michael, aged 81 years, formerly of Thornborough, beloved husband of the late Katrina, dearly loved father of Maria, Peter and Steven, much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Nicholas' Church, West Tanfield on Thursday, November 3 at 11.00 a.m. Donations for Yorkshire Cancer if desired.
LAIN Joan, aged 73 years, of Bolton-on-Swale, died peacefully in hospital on October 24 whilst on holiday in Germany. Dearly loved wife of Len and a much loved mother and mother-in-law and a loving gran. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Richmond. Tel. (01748) 850033.
LANE October 24 (peacefully), of Lothian House, Spennymoor, formerly of Binchester Moor. Betsy, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Amos and a dearly loved mam of Barbara. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Tuesday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request.
LE MASURIER October 25, peacefully after a long illness, formerly of Dalkeith House, Darlington. Muriel, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frank, much loved mum of Judith, Janet and John, a loving mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral Wednes-day. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
LONGSTAFF Betty, October 23, 73 years, Newton Aycliffe. Funeral at St Claire's Church on Tuesday, November 1 at 10.45am. No flowers please. Donations to Age Concern.
LOWES October 26 (peacefully, at home), of Trimdon Grange. Alan, aged 68 years, loving husband of Freda, beloved father of Ian, Debbie and families, great-grandad, a dear brother and brother-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 9.00 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Durham Renal Unit c/o Sandra Lowes. Sadly Missed
LOWES October 20. Ronald, aged 77 years, of West Auckland, dearly loved uncle of Keith, Malcolm, Angela and John. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, cremation to follow in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for the Butterwick Hospice and Cancer Research.
LUMLEY October 27, peacefully at home. Dorothy, late of Danby, aged 76 years, a beloved wife of John, a loving mother of David and Alan, a much loved mother-in-law of Gill and also a very dear grandma of Hannah, Ben, Emma and Katie. Cremation to take place at Woodlands Crema-torium, Scarborough on Wednesday, November 2 at 11.20 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Potter Hill Church, Pickering at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired to Pickering Surgery and Yorkshire Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the Church.
MAKEPEACE William October 24 (in hospital). Bill, aged 84 years, of Trimdon Village, beloved husband of the late Isabel, loving brother of Elizabeth, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 2 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
MALLAM October 22, suddenly at home, of Latimer Road, Darlington. Les, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, loving dad of Barbara and Geoff and a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
MARQUIS October 18. Robert Henry, aged 84 years, formerly of Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland. Will friends please meet for service at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, October 28 in Durham Crematorium Chapel.
McKENNA October 21, in hospital, of 16 Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning. Ethel, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bob, beloved mam of Malcolm, Tony and Pauline, also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 31 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers please. Afterwards all welcome to The Green Tree, Howden-le-Wear.
MENDER M.B.E. October 18, 2005 (peacefully, after a short illness). Clive, aged 68 years. Much loved son of the late Emma and Arnie, brother of the late Gordon, Barry and Keith. Funeral Thursday October 27. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, The Blind and R.N.L.I.
METCALFE October 19 (suddenly at home), of Hawthorn Road, Middlestone Moor. Eric, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, also a much loved father and friend. Will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor 10.45 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Surgery Equipment Fund for Dr. Sanderson and Partners.
METCALFE October 25, of Clayton Court, Bishop Auckland. Jane, aged 95 years, sister of the late Dorothy and Tom, much loved aunt of Roger, John and Barbara, Chris and Margaret, great-aunt of David, Claire, Sarah and Katie, also great-great-aunt of Amy. Will friends please meet for funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, cremation to follow in Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes may be left care of Gibson Funeral Services, 25 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland.
MILLER-TUFF (nee Noble) Joyce, aged 79 years, peacefully on October 22, of Estoril Road, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late George Alan and the late Danny, dearly loved mam of Jeff, wonderful nanna of Helen and Richard, a very proud and loving great-nanna of Daniel, Liam and Thomas, a dear sister of Irene and the late Stan and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, November 1. Friends please meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel at 2.00 pm, followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
MITCHELL October 24 (suddenly at home). George Gerard, aged 65 years, of Cobden Street, Darlington, a dearly loved brother of George Anthony and George Damien, brother-in-law of Selina, also uncle of Michele.
