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COCKFIELD Sarah (nee Etherington), aged 82 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on November 7, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved wife of the late Denis, much loved mother of John, loving partner to Ken, dear mother-in-law to Bev and dearest sister to Wilf, Ken and Joe. Funeral service at St Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, November 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
COOKE November 12, peacefully, in The Hawthorns Care Home Peterlee (formerly of Aged Miners Homes, Bearpark. Lavinia, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, dearly loved mam of Audrey, Brian, Roland and Billy and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Thursday, November 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Edmund's Churchyard. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
COPELAND Sherburn Village November 11, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth, aged 77 years, the dear daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy, also a loving sister. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 18 at 9.30 a.m. for service prior to cremation.
COPPING November 10, of Portland House, Willington. Hannah, aged 89 years. A friend to many. Cortege leaving Portland House, Willington for service at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Wednesday November 16, at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Churchyard.
CURBESON Mary, aged 90 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on November 15, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Thomas (Tot), dearest sister to Margaret and Ida and a loving aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Tuesday November 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Richmond.
DICKSON John, aged 49 years, died suddenly at home in Scarborough, late of Northallerton. Beloved husband of Bea, proud father of Scott and Grant, much loved son of the late John and Maureen and brother of Anne and Allison. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Scarborough Crematorium on Tuesday, November 22 at 11.15 a.m.
DIXON November 13, peacefully in hospital (formerly of Cooks Hold Farm, Sherburn Hill), of Ushaw Moor. Emily (nee Harper), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Ian, Diana and Christine, a dear mother-in-law of Joyce and Colin and a treasured nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence Church, High Pittington on Monday, November 21 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at "My Way Guest House", Broompark afterwards.
DOBSON November 13 (suddenly, in hospital), of Shildon. Keith, aged 77 years, a beloved husband of Betty, a much loved stepfather of John and daughter-in-law Sandra, a much adored grandfather of Andrea and David also a dearly loved brother. Funeral Monday November 21. Will friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. for service in St. John's Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
DODDS November 10, of Burnigill, Meadowfield. Stuart Conway, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Tuesday, November 15 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be left in Church in envelopes.
DODDS November 14 of Sowerby House Nursing Home, Sowerby, Thirsk, formerly of Kilburn, Bagby and Dalton. Joe, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Lilly, loving father of Mike and Jan, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St John's Church, Dalton on Monday, November 21 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment.
DODSWORTH November 10, of St. Paul's Terrace, Shildon. Marjorie, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Frank and a much loved mother of Bruce, Arnold and Joyce, a dearly loved gran of Martyn, Graham Kate, Peta, Christopher and Thomas and great-gran of James. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, November 21 at 12.00 noon.
DOWD November 14, peacefully, in Wigan Infirmary, formerly of Albert Hill, Darlington. Hazel, aged 80 years. For further details please contact Middleton and Woods. Tel (01942) 242876.
DOWD (nee Humphreys) November 14, peacefully, in Wigan Infirmary, formerly of Albert Hill, Darlington. Hazel, aged 80 years. For further details please contact Middleton and Woods. Tel (01942) 242876.
DOYLE John Gerard November 15, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 66 years (former Darlington Newsagent), the dearly loved husband of Kath, also a much loved dad, step-dad and grandad. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Stockton. Tel (01642) 674377.
DUFFIN November 15 of Escomb. Sheila Mary, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Fred, dearly loved mother of Michael, Kevin, Julie and the late Michelle, dearest mother -in-law to Jill, Sheila and Phil, adoring grandma of Harry, Kay and Roy, dearest sister to the late Cliff, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 22 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Sheila's favourite charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust, 11 London Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 1BY.
DUNN November 10 (after a long illness). Thomas (Tommy), aged 79 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of Margaret, a loved, respected and cherished father, a much loved and missed grandad and uncle, also a much loved brother to Annie and Katie and their families. Funeral to take place on Friday November 18. Would friends please meet for service at 11.00 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to interment at The West Cemetery.
DUNN November 17, formerly of Howden-le-Wear. George William, aged 91 years, devoted husband of the late Rhoda, beloved dad of Gerald, dear father-in-law to Jean, also a much loved and loving grandad to Alison. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday November 23, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
ELLIS November 14 (peacefully in his sleep), of Dunelm Road, Thornley. John Edward, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Ethne, a loving brother of Margaret, a treasured uncle of Heather and Ian and a much loved great-uncle. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 10.00 am. Friends please meet for service and cremation 10.30 am at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the Stroke Foundation c/o Heather. Transport provided.
ETHERINGTON November 11, peacefully at home with his family in Bishop Auckland. Joe (Cuddy), aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Martha, devoted dad to Freda and Jean, dear father-in-law to Chris and Mike, special uncle of Martha, a much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, November 18, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
FARN November 11 peacefully in hospital, of North-allerton. Doris, dearly beloved wife of the late Benjamin, loving mother of Brian and family. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, November 17 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be given for the Ainderby Ward at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
FENWICK Alexander, aged 98 years of Northallerton, died peacefully at Leeming Garth Care Home on November 8. Beloved husband of the late Lavina, father of Joan and the late John, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Leake Church on Friday, November 18 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be sent to the Macmillan Nurses.
FINNEMORE Kathleen, aged 61 years, died unexpectedly but peacefully at University Hospital, Durham on November 13, beloved wife of Tony, much loved mum of Jennifer, Christopher and Kevin, a dear mother-in-law and sister and devoted granny. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Requiem Mass to be held at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Monday, November 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please, or donations if desired in aid of St Joseph's charitable works.
FONTAINE Janet, aged 74 years, of Middleham, died peacefully in hospital on November 13, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Louis, much loved mother of Nathalie and loving nana of Melodie, Sophie and Alexander. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church Aysgarth on Thursday, November 24 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Cancer Research UK.
FOSTER Edwin, aged 88 years, of Hornby, died peacefully in his sleep on November 12, 2005. Will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. on Monday, November 21.
GALE November 16 (peace-fully after a long illness). Sheila, aged 69 years, of Auckland Avenue, Darlington, beloved wife of Derrick and a dear mother to Martin. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, November 23. Would friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
GARRATT November 14 (suddenly, in hospital). Harold, aged 75 years, of Aycliffe Village, beloved brother of Dorothy, Norman, Elsie and James, also a dear brother-in-law. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, November 22. Would friends please meet for service 10.00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village, prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
GRAINGER November 13 (peace-fully), of Beech Geove, Ferryhill. Margaret (nee Layfield), aged 61 years, dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mam of Neil, devoted grandma of Craig and Reece, loving sister of Bill, Jean and Anne and a loving daughter of Tom. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday, November 18 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
GROVER November 10, after a long illness bravely borne, of Audrey Grove, Darlington. Doreen, dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother of Paul and a devoted mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Relief c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HANDLEY November 10, passed away unexpectedly, in hospital, of Saltburn by the Sea (formerly of Newton le Willows). Dominic John, aged 38 years, loving husband of Jane and daddy to Calum, much loved son of John and Janet, brother to Tori and a great friend to many. Funeral service at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Friday, November 18 at 1.45 p.m. No flowers please. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Please note: Anyone who is unable to attend the funeral service is invited to join the family at Newton le Willows Village Hall from 3.30 p.m onwards.
HANDY Thomas Sadly passed away peacefully at the Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham on November 11, 2005, aged 93 years, dearly loved husband of the late Dorrien (nee Gibson), much loved father of David and Jennifer, loving grandpa to Sarah, Emma, Stephen, Katharine and Rory and great-grandpa to Joseph. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, November 22 at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent for either the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
