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CLOSE July 1, in Defoe Court Nursing Home. George Henry (Harry), late of Shildon, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Ethel and a dear father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday July 8. Would friends and relatives please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon followed by cremation at Darlington Cremator ium.
CLOSE June 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cleveland Road, Barnard Castle. Eric, beloved husband of the late Cherry and much loved father of Antony. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, July 7 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel to the Friends of the Richardson Hospital.
COTTON June 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Asquith Street, Thornley. Violet, aged 80 years, beloved wife of Sidney and mother of the late Ronald. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Bartholemew's Church, Thornley on Thursday at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
CROSSLING (Gilesgate) June 24, in hospital. John Robert, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Elfriede and a dear brother of Dorothy and brother-in-law of Raymond. Service and cremation to take place on Friday, July 4 at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
CROSSLING (Gilesgate) June 24, in hospital. John Robert, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Elfriede and a dear brother of Dorothy and brother-in-law of Raymond. Service and cremation to take place on Friday, July 4 at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
CURRY Suddenly, July 3, of Hamsterley, formerly of Murton and Staindrop. Jean, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mother of Anne, dear mother-in-law to Neil, also a much loved and loving grandmother to Andrew and Fiona. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Hamsterley at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church for the South West Durham Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
DAY June 26, of Hackworth House, Shildon. Thomas, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Lavina, dearly loved father of Alan and Maureen, dear father-in-law of Marie and Tom, also a loving grandfather of Andrew, Anthony, Richard, Mark, Sandra, Fiona and Maureen, a dearest great-grandfather of Kyley Jade, Daniel John and Hannah Louise. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, July 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
DOBINSON July 1, of 39 The Bungalows, Tanfield Lea (late of Fishburn). Mary (nee Blenkin), aged 57 years, beloved wife of Alan, a dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday, July 8 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Lung Research Fund c/o Professor Corrin, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
DODDS June 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of Stoker Crescent, Wheatley Hill. Nancy, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Joseph, much missed mother of Graham, mother-in-law of Paul-ine, grandma of Robert and Matthew and a special aunty. Would family and friends please meet for service at Wheatley Hill Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, July 2 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ELGIE June 27, peacefully, in Leeming Garth Nursing Home (formerly of Carter Ings Farm, Fearby Cross, Masham). Mary, aged 89 years, the much loved wife of the late Fred, dear mum of David and Violet and a loved mum-in-law, nana and great-nana. Service and interment at St. Paul's Church, Healey on Thursday, July 3 at 2.30 p.m.
FLETCHER June 27 (peacefully at home), of Aiskew. Susan Mary Frances, devoted wife of Brian, a dearly loved mum and Nana Sue. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Chapel, Bedale on Tuesday, July 8 at 11.30 a.m., followed by refreshments at The Millings, North End, Bedale, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Wycar Methodist Chapel and the Nigerian Incubator Fund.
GIBSON July 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Linden Grove, Coxhoe. Jimmy, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Lesley and Steven, also a devoted grandad. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. on Friday. No flowers please, by request.
GRAY Fred Aged 83 years of Toft Hill (formerly of Allendene Farm), peacefully on June 29. Precious husband of Freda, caring dad of Colin and Linda, devoted grandad of Jackie and James, proud great-grandad of Orla. Funeral service at Etherley Methodist Church on Monday July 7, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Hamsterley Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for, The Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland and church funds may be given in church.
GRAY June 30 (peacefully in his sleep, in Hallgarth Nursing Home), of Mill Lane, Sherburn Village. John, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Wendy (nee Balmer), much missed father of Michael and Colin, brother of Bill, George and June and loving grandfather. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 4 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations kindly accepted by Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham.
HAMMOND On June 26, at Leeming Garth Nursing Home, Leeming Bar (formerly of Ellerclose Road, Leyburn, Laverton and Summerbridge). Florence Jane, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late John William Hammond, dearly loved mother of Margaret, John, Clifford, Christine and Colin and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Thursday, July 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Chapel Funds (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
HOLDEN Chester-le-Street Peacefully on June 30. Ruby, dearly loved wife of the late Dempster Pryce, mother of Lesley, Phillip and Bill, mother-in-law of Peter, Janet and Nancy, grandmother of John, Lucy, Adam, Richard, Caroline, Sarah and Adrian and a great-grandmother. Friends invited for service at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester - le - Street on Monday July 7, at 10.30 a.m. Cremation following at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu may be sent if desired for Marie Curie Cancer Care or North of England Cancer Research, c/o, Phillip Holden M.B.E. Pippingill, Spennithorne, Leyburn. DL8 5PS.
HOOD July 1 (at home), of 105 St. Andrew's Road, Spennymoor. Benjamin (Ben), aged 82 years, a dearly loved brother of Florence, Edith and Sheila and the late Bill, Tommy, Joe, Sammy, Zee and Mildred and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Monday for a service at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
HUMPHRIES Jack July 4, of 8 Nottingham Place, Peterlee. Jack, aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of Muriel, a loving father of Roy and Elizabeth, devoted grandad of Victoria and Louise and great-grandad of Jack, also a dear friend of Kevin, John and Ellen. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospice.
JACKSON Robert Henry (Harry), aged 86 years, of Hamsterley, on June 26, peacefully in hospital. Beloved husband of the late Alice, much loved father of the late Gail and loving grandad of Jackson. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Wednesday, July 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
JARVIS July 1 (peacefully, in hospital), late of Pittington. Elizabeth (nee Close), aged 92 years, beloved wife, dearly loved mother, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving her daughter's residence 47 South End, High Pittington Tuesday at 1.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Laurence's Church for service at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Cemetery.
JOHNSTON Ronald June 26, suddenly at his son's residence, in Middlesbrough. Ron, aged 81 years, much loved husband of Freda, dear father of Fred, Wilfred and Jane, father-in-law of Marion, Carole and Neil and also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation took place at Teesside Crematorium in the Chapel of St. Hilda on Friday, July 4 at 11.15 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Found-ation, 4 Bridge Street, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AL.
JOHNSTON Ronald June 26, suddenly, at his son's residence, in Middlesbrough. Ron, aged 81 years, much loved husband of Freda, dear father of Fred, Wilfred and Jane, father-in-law of Marion, Carole and Neil and also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation to take place at Teesside Crematorium in the Chapel of St. Hilda on Friday, July 4 at 11.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, 4 Bridge Street, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AL.
KIRKBY June 28, of Belmont and formerly Helmington Row, Crook. John Hindmarsh, aged 82 years, devoted husband of Mary, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his niece Margaret's residence in Willington at 9.35 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church or the crematorium.
LAMB Diana, aged 87 years, died in Cambridge on June 16, 2003. Larger-than-life mother of Anna, Charlie and Jan Gillett and Robert Lamb. Lived County Durham and North Yorkshire 1944 - 1978. Many will remember "Diana At Large" BBC Radio Cleveland in the 1970's. Funeral Wed-nesday, July 9 at Cambridge Crematorium 11.30 a.m. No flowers but messages are welcome with or without donations to Greenpeace, c/o Green Endings Funeral Service, 141 Fortess Road, London NW5 2HR. Tel (0207) 4240345.
LAWSON June 28 (in hospital), of Leonard Cheshire Homes, Crook and formerly of Edmondsley. Jacki, aged 46 years, dearly loved daughter of Jean and the late Harry, also a loving sister to Roslyn and sister-in-law to Tom. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Wednesday July 2, at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, Leonard Cheshire Homes, Crook.
LEIGH Edward On June 26, in the Jack Dormand Nursing Home, Horden, of 11 Howarth Terrace, Haswell. Edward, aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of Mary, a loving father of Edward, Brian and Steven and grandfather. Interment St. Saviour's Church-yard, Shotton on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell at 3.00 p.m.
LESLIE George, beloved husband to Sheila, dad to Dawn and Ronald. Died suddenly in hospital on July 1. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium Tuesday, July 8 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Age Concern. No black ties. Casual dress.
LOWES June 28 (at home), Bishop Auckland. Eva (nee Raine), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Ernest, devoted mother of Chris, dear mother-in-law to Patricia, much loved nana to David, Christopher, Caroline and Clare, a loving great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.10 a.m. on Friday, July 4, followed by cremation at Durham.
MAKEPEACE June 29 (suddenly, at home), of St. Andrew's Road, Spennymoor. Henry (Harry), aged 71 years, devoted, loving husband and best friend of Pat and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.45 p.m.
MASSICKS June 19. Hilda Jane, aged 78 years. Funeral to be held at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 4 at 2.00 p.m.
McMENAM July 4 (peacefully, at home), of Marlene Avenue, Bowburn. Ann (nee Cooper, formerly Haywood), aged 59 years. Dearly loved mother of Michael, Terence, Julie, David, Clive and the late Ruth, dear mother-in-law, devoted nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in Bowburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to McMillan Nurses Fund, c/o Michael.
METCALFE July 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of 48 Brough Meadows, Catterick Village. Madge, dearly loved wife of John, very dear mother of Marcia, loving stepmother of Sharon, a much loved mother-in-law and very dear grandma. Funeral particulars to be announced later.
MORGAN June 27 (suddenly, at home), of Newton Aycliffe. Leslie Joseph (Les), aged 79 years, a beloved dad of Roz, Janet, Lesley, Sharron and Corinne, a dear father-in-law, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday July 3, 11.15 a.m.
MORRIS June 27 (suddenly, in hospital), of Prince Charles Avenue, Bowburn. Enoch (known as Nocker), aged 72 years, beloved husband of Jean, much missed father of Lynne and Diane, grandad to Bethany and David and father-in-law to John and Simon. Would family and friends please meet for service at Christ the King Church, Bowburn on Friday at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in Bowburn Cemetery.
MORRIS June 27 (peacefully, at home), of West Tanfield). Harry, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Mary, a much loved dad of Carol and Tony, father-in-law of Colin and Helen and loving Grandad Harry to Alex, William, Christopher and Cara. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Nicholas' Church, West Tanfield on Wednesday, July 2 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dr. Burton and Partners Surgery Fund, Park Street, Ripon.
