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DOIDGE - Audrey May, aged 73 years, of Colburn, peacefully in hospital on May 12. Dearly loved wife of Ivor, much loved mother of Mary and Roy, a dear mother-in-law, loving gran, treasured great-gran and a dear sister. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Monday. May 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
DRAKE - May 10 (peacefully, at High Hall, Bainbridge), of Bishopdale. Nora aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Ted and mother of Shirley, a dear grandmother of Roz and Claire and great-grandmother of Sam and Pippa. Funeral service at Aysgarth Church Tuesday, May 23 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for the Air Ambulance. The family would like to thank all the staff at High Hall for their outstanding kindness and care.
DROONEY - Lionel To my dearest brother Lan, you were the rock of our family, the love of our lives and as our heart breaks for you, we will never forget or stop loving you. Love always, your big sis Jenn, brother-in-law Jim and Deanna and James (Australia), who will forever treasure having known and loved an uncle such as you. Rest in Peace. xxxx
DROONEY - Lionel, aged 55 years, of Colville Crescent, Colburn, died suddenly on May 13, much loved brother to Mervyn, Jenn, Phillip, Mike, Caroline and Shirley and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A huge void was left in our lives the day he was taken to rest. Our very special brother was without doubt the best. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Tuesday, May 23 at 11.30 a.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church and afterwards at the Travaux Club. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for The Butterwick Children's Hospice may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DUNN - Margaret (nee McAndrew) May 17, of Redesdale Court, Peterlee (formerly of Woodlands Avenue, Horden). Margaret, aged 72 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ronny, loving mam of Maria, Clare and Kathryn, also a treasured gran of Emma, Mark, Amy, Michael, Eleanor and Andrew and great-gran of Joshua James. Interment Horden Cemetery Tuesday, May 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for Hartlepool Hospice. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P
FAIRWEATHER - Ken, formerly of Thornbury Rise, Darlington, passed away peacefully at Hundens Park Nursing Home on Wednesday, May 17, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father to Colin and Aileen and "best pal" to all his grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Northgate, Darlington on Thursday, May 25 at 1.15 p.m., followed by a service at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Provisions for donations in lieu of flowers at the service in aid of Cancer Research U.K.
FLINT - May 13, peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne. John William (Bill), aged 76 years, loving husband of the late Shirley, much loved dad of Maurice, Keith and Kenneth, a loving brother of Elsie, Harry, Mary and Kenneth. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day, May 18 for service at 2.00 p.m.
FOWLER - May 11, died peacefully at home, after long illness, of Mickleton, Barnard Castle, formerly of Birmingham and Scarborough. Michael Edward, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Rowena and devoted father of Marie, Lisa and Michael. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, May 18 at 12.00 noon in St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, followed by interment at Richmond Cemetery for family and close friends. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for a memorial seat (cheques payable to John Wise Funeral Director), may be made in church or sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB. Tel. (01833) 637227.
FOWLER - The funeral service for the late Michael Edward Fowler took place in St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham on Thursday, May 18, followed by interment at Richmond Cemetery. Michael, aged 62 years, of Mickleton, Barnard Castle, formerly of Birmingham and Scarborough, died peacefully at home after a long illness, on May 11. Beloved husband of Rowena and devoted father of Marie, Lisa and Michael. Donations in lieu for a memorial seat in memory of Michael (cheques payable to John Wise Funeral Director), may be sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB. Tel. (01833) 637227.
GARR - May 13 (suddenly), of Tow Law. Ant, aged 40 years, loving husband of Joanne, dearly loved dad of Mark and Jack, much loved brother, nephew, son-in-law, brother-in-law and grandson and a great friend of Bing. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church on Friday, May 19 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.
GRANGE - Harold Died May 9, 2006, aged 66 years, in Malta. Peacefully surrounded by his wife Lena and family. Dearest brother of Dorothy, June and David and dear uncle. Rest in Peace
GRAVER - May 15, in hospital, of Derwent Road, Ferryhill. George, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Joan and a dear dad of Paul and Neal, also a much loved granda of Lee, Danielle, Scott, James and the late Shaun. Cortege leaving residence of his son, Bede Terrace, Ferryhill at 2.35 p.m. on Friday, May 19, for service in St. Luke's Church at 2.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
HAITH - May 16, in Sandringham Care Home, of Haughton, Darlington. Elsie, aged 90 years, devoted wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Brian, Margaret and the late Colin and Christine, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to St. Andrew's Church.
HALL - May 11, 2006, with her family in Lincolnshire. Betty (nee Coatsworth), aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Jeffery and Susan, loving sister of Graham, Molly and Hessie.
HALLWORTH - May 15, in hospital, after a long illness, of Stokesley. Frederick Charles (Fred), dearly beloved husband of Doris, a very dear dad of Malcolm, Peter and the late David, a dear father-in-law of Susan and Caroline and a dear grandfather of Fiona, Steven and Sophie. Funeral service to take place at Stokesley Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 23 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Church Funds. Fred will be very much missed by all the family.
HAMILTON - On May 14, peacefully, in hospital. Gerry, aged 61 years, of Newton Aycliffe, dearly beloved husband of Avril, much loved dad of Craig, Iain and Sarah, dear brother of Catherine, son-in-law of Irene, also a special brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral Monday, May 22. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Holy Family Church, Cockerton, Darlington at 1.15 pm, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Bishop Auckland Lung Cancer Trust Fund c/o Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
HAMMELL - May 17 (peacefully, at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington), of Worsley Park, Darling-ton. Eunice, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Leonard, Sandra and Eunice, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, May 25. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
HAMPTON - Nancy Margaret, aged 90 years, of North-allerton died peacefully on May 18, widow of the late Arthur, a loving mother, grandmother, grandmother-in-law and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wed-nesday May 24 at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
HARBURN - May 13, peacefully in hospital, Harry, aged 81 years, of Westgate Crescent, Darlington. A dearly loved husband of Christine and the late Joyce, a special dad of Roslyn and Geraldine, a much loved grandad of Samantha, James and Rebecca, great-grandad of Ben and Hannah, a dear father-in-law of Fraser, also a loving brother of Madge and a dear uncle. Funeral Friday, May 19. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington.
HARTLEY - Marie Hartley M.B.E. Renowned author, artist and local historian. On May 10, peacefully at home, Coleshouse, Askrigg. Marie, aged 100 years. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg on Friday, May 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers at her own request, however donations, if so desired, for The Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
HENDERSON - May 10 (peacefully), at the Hawthorns Care Home, Peterlee, late of Thornley. Joyce (nee Bulmer), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Family and friends please meet Friday at 2.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HODGSON - May 12 (in hospital), of Cherry Garth and formerly of Long Street, Thirsk. Hilda, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Fred and dear mother of Philip and Gerald. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, May 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Thirkleby.
HOLLOWAY - Tony, on May 10, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Sutton Avenue, Colburn. Dearly loved brother of Hazel, Diane, Elaine and the late Maureen, a dear brother-in-law and a much loved uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, May 17 at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the Crematorium for Cancer Research U.K.
HOUSTON - Robert (Bob) May 6, suddenly, whilst in South Africa. Robert (Bob), a loving husband of Theresa, father of Alexander and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All enquiries to Thomas Rea Funeral Service, Yarm. Tel: (01642) 784885.
HOUSTON - Robert (Bob) May 6, suddenly, whilst in South Africa. Robert (Bob), a loving husband of Theresa, father of Alexander and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tues-day, May 23 at 2.15 p.m. All kindly welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Diabetes Association.
HOWARTH - May 12, peacefully, of Darlington. Isobel, in her 94th year, dearly loved wife of the late Reg and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOWE - (nee Caygill) May 13, peacefully, in hospital. Freda, aged 71 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a loving mam to Alan. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Monday, May 22. Would friends please meet for service 1.15 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment.
IRVING - May 16 (peacefully, in hospital). John (Jack), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of Sue and much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Monday, May 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Princess Road Cemetery, Seaham.
JACKSON - May 14, peacefully at home, of Cumberland Street, Darlington. Dennis, aged 78 years, dear husband of Margaret, a loving father of Geoff and Carol, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Monday, May 22. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Christian Aid.
JOLLY - May 14, peacefully in hospital. James (Jim), aged 88 years, of Shildon. Devoted husband of Mary, beloved dad of Derek and Pamela, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, May 19. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Butterwick Children's Hospice.
KINDLEYSIDE - John, of Thorngate Wynd, Barnard Castle, passed away at home on May 15, aged 63 years, a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth, Barnard Castle on Monday, May 22 at 1.30 p.m., to be followed by private cremation at Darlington.
LAMB - Florence (nee Chapman) May 12, of Harrison Terrace, Easington Colliery. Florence, aged 96 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Wilfred, a loving mother, mother-in-law and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery Friday, May 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easing-ton Colliery at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Tel: (0191) 5864322.
LEVETT - On May 15, peacefully at Hartlepool Hospice, Lily, aged 80 years, of Furness Close, Peterlee. Dearly beloved wife of Arthur, also a much loved mam, mother-in-law and gran. Cortege to leave residence on Friday for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hartlepool and District Hospice.
LYNCH - Cliff, husband of the late Olive, passed away peacefully at Sycamore Nursing Home, Ripon, formerly of Thirsk. Funeral arrangements to follow later.
LYNCH - May 15 (peacefully), formerly of Thirsk. Cliff, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, loving father of Sue and Steve and a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, May 23 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment.
MALT - Elizabeth May 15, late of Durham. Elizabeth, aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Robert, Raymond and the late Isobel, devoted grand-mother and great-grandmother and also a loving sister of Rene and Muriel. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Please note change of date and time.
MASON - James (Jimmy) May 10, peacefully, in hospital. Jimmy formerly of Rose Lea, Witton Gilbert, a much loved brother of Valerie and David, brother-in-law of Geoff and Norma, loving father of James, ex-husband of Glenys and loving uncle to all nephews and nieces. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, May 18 in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium and afterwards at The Hardwick Club.
MAWER - May 11, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Donald Henry, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of Joan and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Monday, May 22. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
MESSEMAKER - Nicolaas PhD, BA, husband of Susan (nee Burke) late of Wolsing-ham, died May 18, 2006, in U.S.A. Brother-in-law of Shirley and Joseph Thompson. R.I.P
MILBURN - May 18, John (Jack), aged 85 years, of Crook. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ethel, devoted dad of Judith and Kathryn, dear father-in-law to Robert and Michael, much loved and loving grandad of Louise and Paul, also great-grandad to Jake and Freya. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.45 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. After the service all are welcome to refreshment in the Kensington Hall Hotel, Willington.
MORLAND - Barry, formerly of Estoril Road, Darlington. Passed away after a long illness on May 10, 2006 at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Devon, aged 60 years. Much loved brother of Billy and Val, beloved husband of Christine. All enquiries to Richard W. Gegg and Son, Funeral Directors. Tel. (01395) 222444.
