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COPELAND November 24, of West Auckland. Keith, aged 69 years, beloved partner of the late Dorothy, much loved father of Janice, father-in-law to David, a very dear granda of Lee and Scott, dear brother of Thomas, Kenneth and Fred, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St Helen Auckland Parish Church at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, followed by cremation at Durham.
CORRIE Geoffrey On November 29, peacefully in hospital. Geoff, aged 56 years, of Darl-ington, dearly beloved son of Rachel and the late Nathan, dear father of Wendy, Mark and Joanne, also a loving brother, grandad, uncle and brother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday, December 7. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church Haughton Green at 1.15 p.m., prior to interment in North Road Cemetery.
COULSON November 28, of Beaurepaire, Bearpark. Elizabeth, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Benny. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday December 6 at 9.00 a.m.
COULSON Elizabeth who left the world a sadder place on November 28, 2005. Lily, a much loved cousin whose kindness and humour will be greatly missed and always remembered.
COVERDALE November 25, peacefully, at Hundens Park Nursing Home, Darlington. Bernard (Bon), aged 95 years. Will be sadly missed by Mary and the family. Funeral Friday, December 2. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. William's Church at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Ceme-tery.
CROMPTON November 24, suddenly, of Stanhope. Arthur, aged 92 years, devoted husband of the late Hilda, beloved father of Michael, dear father-in-law to Mary, much loved grandfather to Peter, Philip and Alison, also loving great-grandfather of Stevie and Robbie in California. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, December 2. Family flowers only. Donations may if desired be left at the Crematorium for the Weardale Community Hospital.
CROOKS November 24, peacefully after a long illness, of Kirk Merrington. Sheila (nee Moore, formerly Howe), aged 55 years, loving daughter of Vera, much loved mam of Emma and Clare, devoted grandma of Ellie and a dearly loved sister of Jean, Phil and Billy. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington on Friday, December 2, at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No black clothing to be worn at family's request. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Research. Everyone is welcome to join the family afterwards at the Fox and Hounds, Kirk Merrington.
CRUICKSHANK November 25, 2005 (peacefully in hospital). Rosemary, aged 87 years, of Darlington, devoted wife of the late William, a much loved mam of Ian, Neil and Fiona Jean, mother-in-law of Julie, Paul and Dianne and sadly missed by all her grandchildren. Funeral Monday, December 5. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research.
CUNNINGHAM November 24 (peacefully in hospital). John (Johnny), aged 76 years, of Newton Aycliffe, much loved husband of the late Betty, also a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet on Wednesday, November 30 at 1.15 pm for service in Neville Parade Methodist Church, followed by private cremation.
DAVIDSON November 29 (peace fully, at home). Alma, aged 59 years, of Woodham. A dearly loved wife of Ian, a much loved mam of Paul and Lisa, also a devoted nanna of Liam, Aran, Carla and Laura. Funeral Thursday December 8. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at The Christian Life Centre, Woodham, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Relief U.K.
DAVISON November 26, peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely borne, of Ings Meadow, Great Broughton. Dorothy, aged 42 years, dearly beloved wife of Nigel, dearest daughter of Eleanor Leng and the late Denis Steel, loving sister of Barbara and Malcolm. Funeral service to be held in St Augustine's Church, Kirby on Monday December 5 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for the Cheshire Homes.
DENMAN November 22, 2005, suddenly in hospital. Hildegard Marie Sophie, aged 79 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late Gwynfryn, devoted mother of Frederick and Richie and a much loved and loving grand-ma of James, Charles, Richard, Kevin and Megan, dearest mother-in-law of Karen and Maria and a cherished friend of Maurice. Hilda will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. Funeral to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 2 at 1.15 p.m. Friends are welcome to meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the British Heart Foundation.
DOLAN Margaret (nee Shaw), beloved daughter of Margaret and the late Joshua, loving elder sister to Anne and Marian and a much loved auntie and great-aunt. On whose soul may Jesus have mercy.
DOLAN November 25 (in hosp-ital after a short illness), of 7 Westcott Terrace, Ferryhill. Margaret (R.G.N), aged 52 years, dearly loved wife of Tommy and loving mother of John, Ashley and Kirsty and a much loved grandma of Emily. Cortege leaving residence at 12.05 p.m. on Friday, December 2 for service in All Saints' Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations please in lieu of flowers to the R.N.L.I.
ELLIOTT November 26, in hospital after a long illness bravely borne, of Parkland Nursing Home, Seaham (formerly of Wingate). Ronald, aged 38 years. Family and friends please meet Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
FAWCETT Kenneth Arthur, peacefully in the Lambert Hospital, on November 29, of Osgoodby, Thirsk, aged 79 years, much loved father of Amanda and father-in-law to Michael. Will friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Thirkleby for service and interment on Thursday, December 8 at 1.00 p.m.
FLEETHAM November 25, of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. Alice, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Matt, a much loved mam of Ken, Norma, son-in-law Ian and the late Brian, a dearly loved gran of Julie and Jillian and great-gran of Lucy and Matthew and a loving sister. Will friends please meet for service in St Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday, December 2 at 2.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
FLETCHER November 28, in hos-pital, of East View, Meadowfield. Elsie (nee Melvin), aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of George. Interment Meadowfield Cemetery on Friday. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church at 11.45 a.m.
FOWLER November 30 (peacefully in hospital). Lily, of Darlington, much loved mam of Diane, Gordon and the late David, mother-in-law to Bobby and sadly missed by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, December 7. Would friends please meet for service 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Goodnight, God Bless
FOWLER Lily, a loving sister of Kathleen and a special aunt. Always remembered and sadly missed.
GALLAGHER November 20, peacefully after a long illness, in hospital, in Wales. Peter, aged 54 years, formerly of Horden, much loved son of Peggy and Jack Gallagher and a loving brother. Sadly Missed
GALLAGHER November 28, peacefully after a long illness, in hospital, in Wales. Peter, aged 54 years, formerly of Horden, much loved son of Peggy and the late Jack Gallagher and a loving brother. Sadly Missed
GILL November 29 (peace fully, in hospital). Connie, aged 92 years, of E.D. Walker Homes, Darlington. A beloved aunt and friend of Maggie. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday December 7. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers. Donations to Age Concern. No black to be worn as it is a celebration of her life.
GILL November 29 (peacefully in hospital). Connie, aged 92 years, of E.D. Walker Homes, Darlington a beloved aunt and friend of Maggie. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday, December 7. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crema torium. No flowers. Donations to Age Concern. No black to be worn as it is a celebration of her life.
GREANEY Darlington November 24, peacefully in hospital, late of Premier Lodge, North Road. Patrick (Paddy), aged 78 years, dear brother of Sheila and Anne, sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and a special friend of Yvonne, Bob, Seymour and all the lads. Funeral Tuesday, December 6. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Teresa's R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of St Teresa's Church, for which a plate will be provided.
GREAVES November 29. John (Bunty), aged 82 years, died peacefully in hospital, devoted husband of Hazel, loving dad of Carol, June and the late John, dear father-in-law of Kendra, Tommy and Robert, loving grandad and great-grandad. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if so desired to University Hospital, Durham. Friends please meet at St. Joseph's Church, Gilesgate for service on Tuesday, December 6 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema-torium.
GRIFFITHS November 27, in hospital, of Darlington. Bessie, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Pauline and Sue, much loved mother-in-law of Bernard and greatest grandma ever to Andrew, Charlotte, William and Jennifer. Funeral Wednesday, December 7. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HALL December 1 (peacefully at home), of 15 Foxton Close Woodham. George, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, a dearly loved father of Janet, a dear father-in-law of Phil, a much loved grandad to Lauren and Faye and a loving brother of Robert, Jenny and Sally. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for service and committal at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to "Butterwick Hospice", Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
HALL November 26, peacefully in Mains Nursing Home, Redmarshall, formerly of Butterwick South Farm, Sedgefield. William, aged 90 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Ivy, loving father of Colin and Andrew, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and brother to Ramsey. Funeral service to take place at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield 1.15 p.m. on Friday, December 2, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
HALL Charles Desmond (Des), aged 72 years, of Newholme Crescent, Evenwood, died suddenly on November 21. Beloved husband of Nancy, stepfather to Terry and his wife Kathleen, grandad of Jane and great-grandad of Liam and Taylor. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Tuesday, December 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent care of James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
HALL November 26, peacefully, of Browney Lane. Clifford, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Julia, much loved dad of John, Robert and Julie, father-in-law of Jean, much loved grandad of David, Claire and Gayle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon at 1.15 p.m. on Friday, December 2, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Andrew's Methodist Church and Tow Law Masonic Lodge 3349.
