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HINDLE - October 12 (of Newton Aycliffe). Wilfred (Wilf), aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Doreen, loving dad of Sheila, Dot and Dave, father-in-law of Cath, Tony and Colin, also a much loved grandad of Karl and Saun and great-grandad of Summer and Angel. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday October 19, 12.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Floral tributes to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
HOLBORN - October 7, peacefully in Darlington. Valerie, aged 61 years, wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Jason and Shelly, a loving grandma and will be sadly missed by Sandra, her many friends and Nipper. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.00 a.m, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for the P.D.S.A., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Goodnight Sweet Princess And flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.
HOLMES - October 9, of Mullin Close, Bearpark. Alec, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Frances, loving father of Garrie, Ghann, Lynne and Maxine and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 13 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Ward 5, University Hospital, Durham.
HOWARTH - October 9, of Crook. Alan, aged 70 years, beloved husband of the late Lily, loving dad of Stephen, Trevor, John and Colin, a dear father-in-law, much loved granda and great-granda, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle and companion of Hazel. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
HOWE - October 10 (peacefully in Acorn Grange), formerly of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Jenny (nee Benson), aged 77 years, much loved wife of the late Oliver. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. on Monday, October 17.
HOWE - October 11, suddenly at Poplar Grove, Darlington. James Robert (Jimmy), aged 67 years, beloved partner of Ann, devoted dad of Lynn, Terry and Debbie, father-in-law of Tony, Gez and Chris, loving grandad of James, Kerrie, Kirstie, Carl and Andrew, loved by Zoe, Daniel and Nicola, grandad Jimmy of Rebekah, Chantelle, Jon, Aidan, Michael and Kaylan, also dear friend of Gladys and sadly missed by Betty. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 3.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
HUDSON - Marjorie Helen (Molly), peacefully in hospital, of Neasham, on October 11, daughter of the late Vernon and Nora Hudson of Hurworth and loving mother of James Hudson in New Zealand. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
HUNTER - October 4 (suddenly but peacefully after a long illness), of Shildon, formerly of Spennymoor. Bill, aged 64 years, beloved husband of the late Pat and previously married to Betty, dear father of David and Stephen, also a dear stepfather and devoted grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, October 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Friends cordially invited for refreshments at the Civic Hall, Shildon following the funeral service.
IMESON - October 10, peacefully in Sowerby House, late of Dalton. Gladys Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Horace, much loved mother of Trevor and Margaret, mother-in-law to Paulyn and Les, a very dear gran of Sharron, Lynda and Phillip, also a great-gran to Cameron and Pheobe. Service at St. John's Church, Dalton on Monday, October 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left on the plate in church for Alzheimer's Disease.
JOHNSON - October 10 (peacefully, in hospital), of Quebec Street, Langley Park. Barbara, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alf, also a dear aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park on Friday, October 14, at 10.45 a.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers or if preferred donations in lieu to, church funds.
KIRKLEY - October 13, in hospital. Robert (Bob), aged 68 years, of Windlestone. Beloved husband of Doreen, devoted dad to Julie, Carole and Susan, much loved and loving grandad of Paul, dear father-in-law of Paul and Alan, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton at 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, followed by cremation at Durham.
LARKIN-FIRTH - October 3, peacefully in the care of I.T.U. at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Kathleen, of Catterick Village, dearly loved daughter of Tim and Kathleen, a very dear sister to Malachy, Timothy and Deirdre, also a dear auntie. To be received into St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook, County Durham at 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, prior to Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13. Will friends please meet at church, interment to follow. Requiescat in Pace
LAWTON - Passed away quietly on October 9, after a period of illness. Audrey, aged 85 years of Leeming Bar, widow of the late Mr. R. F. Ginge Lawton, a loving and much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma, sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday October 24 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Alzheimer's Society Day Centre, Bedale.
LAZENBY - October 6, in hospital, of Stillington. Tom, in his 90th year, dearly loved husband of Doris, much loved dad of Ken and Lynne and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
LOWERY - October 7, in hospital, of 2 Lightfoot Terrace, Ferryhill. Jim, aged 65 years, dearly loved brother of Anita and Ernie and a much loved uncle of Wayne, Brett and Gemma and a great-uncle of Danielle, Liam and Lauren. Cortege leaving residence at 1.05 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 for service at St. Luke's Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
LUKE - On October 7, in hospital, after a long illness, of Gilesgate. Irene, aged 79 years, the devoted wife of Jack, a much loved mother of Norma and Alan, a dear mother-in-law of Linda, loving gran of Gregg and Alison, also dear sister of Mark. Irene will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, October 13 at 12.15 p.m. for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
MACKENZIE - October 12 (in hospital), of West Cornforth. Evelyn (formerly Farley, nee Topping), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Donald and a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service at the Salvation Army, West Cornforth on Tuesday, October 18 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will be sadly missed. At Rest
MARSHALL - October 6 (peacefully in hospital), of Haughton Green, Darlington. Irene, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of John, loving mam of Mavis, Arthur and the late Alan, dear mother-in-law, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
McCRISTALL - The family of the late Norman McCristall, formerly of Moorfield Bungalows, Scotton, wish to announce that Norman passed away suddenly, but peacefully on October 12, 2004 at home in Whitby, North Yorkshire. He was aged 66 years. Norman attended Richmond Grammer School from 1949 to 1955 and was an active member of The Richmond Cycling Club from 1953. He left the area in 1959 to live in Whitby where he married in 1961. Norman leaves a wife, a son, two daughter's, and four grandchildren.
MELVIN - On October 4, peacefully, formerly of Westcott Drive, Durham. Elsie, aged 82 years, dear wife of the late Ron, will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 4RX.
MOORE - (nee Hardisty) Patricia Margaret, died in The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton on October 10, 2005, aged 72 years. Dear mother of Terry and Michael. Funeral service to be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Monday October 17, at 2.20 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to be given to, The Millings Residential Home at Bedale.
MORGAN - On October 13, peacefully at Richmond House and formerly of East View, Grinton. Adah, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Robert, very dear mam of Joseph, much loved mother-in-law of Eve, loving nana of Joanne, Andrea and Jayne and dear sister of Myra, Edna and the late Brian. A private funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium.
MORRISON - October 9 (suddenly at home), of Carmel Gardens, Darlington. George Charles, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father of Charles and Clark, dear father-in-law of Elizabeth and Maureen and a loving grandad of Richard, James and Helen. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
MOSS - On October 7, suddenly at home, at 2 Donald Smith Court, Constable Burton. Robert William (Bob), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Peggy, dearly loved father of Andrew, Rachel, Tim and Barry and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Finghall on Thursday, October 13 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
NEIL - On October 12, of 4 Ivy Terrace, Langley Park. Harold (Harry), aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Vera and a loving brother. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service at Langley Park Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 18 at 1.00 p.m., cremation to follow at Birtley. Bus provided from church and afterwards all welcome to Langley Park Baptist Church Hall.
NORTON - (née Harle) Joan Elizabeth, aged 73 years, died October 3, 2005, Seattle. Daughter of the late William and Betty Harle of Consett. Much loved and missed by brother Richard, sister-in-law Ann and all her UK family. But death perchance is sleep - And life death's dream - if so, tired maid lie still!
ORD - October 10 (peacefully in hospital), of North Road East, Wingate. Donald, aged 69 years, much loved partner of Joan, dearly loved uncle of Ann and Ian, dear brother of Tom, also a loving uncle to all the family. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Hartlepool Crematorium for service and cremation at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospice, care of Joan.
PATTERSON - October 2, suddenly but peacefully at home, of Darlington. Jim, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of the late Maureen and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, October 11. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Elm Ridge Methodist Church.
PATTERSON - October 8, formerly of Kingston Avenue, Bearpark. Ethel, aged 68 years, dearly loved sister of Brian, Ken and Sue and family and the late Curly. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church on Wednesday, October 12 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
PEACOCK - October 6, of Hurworth. Anthony Frederick, aged 63 years, dearly loved dad, much loved grandad and loving son of Muriel and a dear brother. Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PEARSON - October 12 (suddenly, but peacefully at home), in Kirklevington. George, aged 78 years. Loving husband of Margaret and dearly loved dad of Mark and Linda, father-in-law of Nicholas and much loved grandad of Christopher and William. Private family cremation followed by a service of thanksgiving in Northallerton Methodist Church on Wednesday October 19, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for, The Great North Air Ambulance and MacMillan Nurses.
PENNOCK - October 10 (suddenly, in hospital), of Thirsk. Freda, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Herbert, loving mother of Peter, Christopher and Jennifer, a much loved gran, mother-in-law, auntie and friend. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church on Thursday October 20, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Cancer Care.
PIPER - October 9, in hospital, of Warwick Square, Darlington. Walter, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Annie, dearly loved father of Tony and Pamela, much loved grandad of Glenn and Angela and great-grandad of Aimee and Luke, also dear brother of Mary, Edwin and Ray. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
POWELL - On October 9, tragically, of Aiskew, Bedale. Stuart, aged 21 years, dearly loved son of Diana, a dear brother and uncle. Friends please meet for a graveside thanksgiving service 10.00 a.m. Friday, October 14 at Bedale Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for H.A.R.C.U.S. No black please. Baseball caps to be worn.
PROUD - John Henry Jack, the beloved husband of Elsie, the dear father of John and the proud grandad of Chris and Matthew, died peacefully at his home in Longridge, Preston on Sunday, October 9, aged 90 years. Jack was an employee of The Northern Echo from 1933 until 1980. All enquiries please to William Houghton, Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel. (01772) 782291. Sadly missed
PROUD - October 10, of 3 Glebe View, Frosterley. Sarah, aged 94 years, dearly loved wife of the late Anthony, loving mother of Harry and Joyce, much loved grandmother of Lesley, Paul and Mark and a great-grandmother of Adam, Daniel, Luke, Ellie and Lewis. A committal service in Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday, October 13 at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by a thanksgiving service in Bridge End Chapel, Frosterley at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Newtown Resource Centre.
PROUDLOCK - Elizabeth October 7, of Howden Gardens, Wingate. Elizabeth, aged 60 years. Dearly beloved daughter of Lizzie (nee Halliday) and the late Robert. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday October 13. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Millbank Methodist Church, Station Town at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, Cancer Research c/o, Marian Corps. All inquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
RANSON - October 9. Tom (Tot), formerly of Oakenshaw and Willington. Peacefully in Pontefract Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Nora, a much loved father and father-in-law of Maurice and Valerie, Dorothy and Geoff, also devoted grandad of Ian, Claire, Dene and Ammanda. Further enquiries from Maurice Tel: (01642) 652898.
REDHEAD - October 7 (peacefully in hospital), formerly of Mount Pleasant View, Spennymoor. Violet (nee Maddison), aged 80 years, much loved wife of the late Jimmy, a dear mam, nanna and sister. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 2.45 p.m. on Friday, October 14, followed by cremation at Durham.
RICHARDSON - Margaret Annie On October 12, suddenly at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick. Margaret (nee Sowerby), aged 85 years, formerly of South Otterington. Beloved wife of the late George, dear mother of Colin, Chris, June and Kenneth and mother-in-law of Sheila, Tish and Trisha, also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Andrew's Parish Church, South Otterington on Tuesday, October 18 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds. Friends please meet at church.
ROBERTS - Brian Anthony, aged 57 years, formerly of Francis Road, Richmond, died suddenly at home in Crayford, Kent on October 4. Dearly loved brother of Maisie, Audrey and Joan and a much loved uncle. Funeral service in St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, October 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be given in church or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. R.I.P.
