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TULLY - (nee McNamee) November 13, peacefully in hospital, of Oakhurst Road, Darlington. Catherine Veronica (Vera), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late Andrew Maurice Tully, loving mother of Andrew, James, John, Eugene and Julie, mother-in-law of Jill, Janette, Peta, Vanessa and John, loving grandmother of Louise, Michael, Daniel, Christ-opher, Jack, Abigail, Claire, Lauren, Sophie and Stephanie and a dearly missed sister to Brigid, Maureen and the late Jimmy, Betty and nan, sister-in-law, auntie and great-aunt. Funeral tomorrow Friday, November 17. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
WAISTELL - November 13, of High Etherley. Geoffrey (Geoff), aged 83 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, devoted dad of Marion and Lynne, also a dear father-in-law to Gordon and Bill. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, followed by cremation at Durham.
WAITES - Maureen (nee Bryson) on November 12, (tragically). Maureen, aged 64 years of Wellfield Road North, Wingate. Beloved wife of George, dearly loved mother of Paul and Helen, also a dear mother-in-law, devoted grandma, loving sister, aunty and friend to many. Service to take place at St. James Church, Castle Eden on Wednesday at 11.10 a.m. prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The R.S.P.C.A. c/o, R. G. Bennett, 38 Middle Street, Blackhall.
WAITES - November 11, of Shildon peacefully at home, with all of her family. Maud (nee Taylor), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, dearly loved mother of Elaine, Tricia and Colin, Maureen and son John, a cherished nanna to Julie, Catherine, Tony and William, also great-nanna to Liam. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, November 20 at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Forever in our thoughts
WALTERS - November 12, peacefully in hospital, of George Terrace, Bearpark. Ella, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mam of David, Anne and Jill, a much loved nan of Claire, Andrew, Michelle, Lesley and Caroline and great-nan to Thomas and Sophie. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Saturday, November 18 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Church Funds may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Catholic Club afterwards On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
WARDELL - November 7, suddenly but peacefully at home, of Auckland Park. Nancy, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Margaret and John and foster mam to Norman, also mother-in-law of Jean, dearly loved gran and great-grandmother, also a dear sister to Peggy and aunt. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 17 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only.
WHEATLEY - November 11, in hospital of Lanchester. Doris, aged 85 years, beloved wife of Richard, dear mother of Carol and Elaine, dear grandmother of Hazel and Stephen, Mark and Ben, dear great-grandmother of Sam. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday, November 20 at 2.45 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations to British Heart Foundation c/o Oak House B, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ.
WIGHAM - (Peggy) November 9, peacefully after a long illness, bravely fought. Margaret (nee Dobbin), aged 92 years, devoted wife of the late Bob, cherished mother of Thomas and daughter-in-law Sandra, much loved grandma of Lisa, Mandy, Gary and Dean and great-grandma of Lauren, Abby, Ethan and Neve. Would friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service on Thursday, November 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the Hawthorns Resident's Fund. Transport will be provided from All Saints' Church to Durham Crematorium.
WILKINSON - November 14, at Portland House, Willington. Mary, aged 82 years. A dear friend to all the residents and staff at Richmond Court, Portland House. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 20, at 2.30 p.m.
WILSON - November 11, peacefully at home, with dignity and her family around her. Iris Marion, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Law, a loving mother of June, Pauline and Ralph, mother-in-law of Maurice, Roger and Linda, also a devoted nana of Ian, Alison, Dawn and Gail. Funeral Thursday, November 16. Will friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at Windlestone Methodist Church, prior to interment. Donations if desired to Windlestone Methodist Church.
WILSON - November 10, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. Frederick Thomas O.B.E. and Q.P.M., aged 73 years, beloved husband of Sheila, devoted father of Catherine, Michael and Julie, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandpa. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given c/o the family or left in church for the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund.
WOOD - Dennis, of Trimdon Village, aged 82 years, at The Beeches Nursing Home on November 12, peacefully in his sleep. Beloved husband of the late Irene and a dear father, grandad and uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village on Tuesday, November 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Sedgefield Community Hospital.
WOOD - November 11, of Eldon Lane. Thomas Watson (Tom), aged 88 years, beloved husband of Joan, devoted dad of John and Linda, dear father-in-law to Kathleen and Geoff, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, November 17. Family flowers only. Donations for The Red Cross may, if desired, be left at the crematorium.
WOODWARD - November 16, at home in Bishop Auckland, after illness borne with great courage. David, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Lynn, devoted dad of Connor, treasured son of Gordon, a dear brother to Carol, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 11.15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in church for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
YOUNGHUSBAND - Jean (nee Watson) Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, November 9. Jean, aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Christine and Patricia, sons-in-law Raymond and John and a loving nana of Nicholas and Amy. Funeral service and cremation to take place at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16 in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Millfield House, 99-109 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel. (01642) 674377.
APPLEGARTH - November 2, suddenly in hospital, of Maple Grove, West Cornforth. Laurence, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Jessie (nee Dixon, formerly of Coxhoe), much loved dad of Bruce and Neil, dearest father-in-law of Carole, dearly loved grandad of Diane, Kathryn, Sarah and Andrea and a great-grandad of Jayden and Maeve. Would friends please meet for service at the Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, November 10 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Holy Trinity Church Funds.
ARCHER - (nee Burgess) November 4, peacefully at home, of Darlington. Hilda Hope, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Syd, loving and devoted mother of Syd and Les, mother-in-law of June and Dorothy, loving nanna of Julie, Steven and Jeannette, dear step-nanna and a wonderful 'old nanna' to her great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday, November 15. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ARMSTRONG - (Nenthead) Suddenly at Carlisle Infirmary on Friday, November 3, 2006. Annie, aged 73 years, beloved daughter of the late Robert Edward and Martha, sister of the late Margaret Rose and Bobby, a special friend of Alan Pickering. Latterly resident at Grisedale Croft, Alston where thanks to the staff, Annie enjoyed her final years. Will family and friends please meet at St. John's Church, Nenthead at 11.00 a.m., Friday, November 10 followed by interment at Nenthead Cemetery and afterwards at the Over 60's Room, Nenthead. Donations if so desired to Grisedale Croft Amenities Fund. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funerals, Haltwhistle. Tel (01434) 321755.
AUSTIN - November 3, of West Close, Shildon. Madge, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Joe, a devoted mam of Lynn and a dear mother-in-law of Dave, a dearest nana of Tracy and Craig, also a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Cremation Monday, November 13 at Darlington, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BARBER - November 4, in hospital, of Draycote Crescent, Darlington. Margaret Delia, aged 86 years, beloved wife of John, dearly loved mother of Kathleen, Patsy and Margaret. Funeral Wednesday, November 15. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
BARKER - Douglas November 4, of Yohden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall, (formerly of Wingate). Douglas aged 72 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Susan, David, Brian and Peter and also a dear granda. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday November 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, Yohden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BARRON - November 7 (peacefully, at home), of Villa Street, Spennymoor. Audrey, aged 59 years. Dearly loved wife of David, a much loved mam of Alison, Robert, Yvonne and Beverley, also a loving mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and sister. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, at 12.40 p.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BATES - November 4 (suddenly at home), of Eldon Bank. Denis, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, a devoted father of Philip, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Tuesday, November 14 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 11.50 a.m. for a service in The Valley Methodist Chapel, Coundon Grange at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at chapel. Floral tributes will be welcome but sheaf form would be preferred. Refreshments will be provided at the B.R. Sportsfield, Shildon after the funeral.
BAYLES - November 9, peacefully in hospital, of Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning. Eva, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Billy, much loved mother of Barrie and Marie, mother-in-law of Shirley and Steve, treasured grandma of Stewart, Stephen, Laura, Jamie and Kelly. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, November 14 at 10.50 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Quebec at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Langley Park Cemetery. Bus provided from residence. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation may be given in envelopes after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Dreadnought afterwards.
BLACKWELL - November 1, formerly of Grove Road, Tow Law. Mabel (nee Best), aged 97 years, a dear sister to the late William and Maurice. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
BLADES - Stuart William November 5, died peacefully as he lived, with outstanding bravery, dignity and hope, surrounded by the love of his family after a very courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Devoted husband to the late Margaret and loving father to Rebecca and Daniel. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Monday, November 13 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left at church for the M.S. Society and St. Mary's Church.
BLAKEBOROUGH - Richard (Dick) Aged 92 years. Died October 24. Funeral took place in Plymouth, November 2. R.I.P.
BOURKE - November 6, peacefully in hospital. Bill, aged 86 years, of The Lawns, late of Galloway, Darlington. A loved husband of the late Betty, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, November 14. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, followed by burial in the East Cemetery, Darlington.
BOWES - November 7, of West Farm, Old Stillington. William, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Hilda, dear father of Christine and Colin and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Bishopton at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK or Park Lane Surgery, Stillington, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CARTER - On November 4 (peacefully), of Colburn. Arthur Varley, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Lavinia (Vinnie), a much loved dad of Martin and Jean, a loving and devoted grandad of Andrew and Emma, also a dear brother of Winnie. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday, November 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Maple Lodge Residents Fund, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
CARVEY - Delia Died peacefully on November 4, in St. Teresa's Hospice, after a courageous fight, borne with amazing strength. Cherished daughter of Charles and Doris, sister of David, sister-in-law of Mary, aunt of Naomi and friend of many. Funeral Monday, November 13. A celebration of Delia's life will be held in St. Mary's Parish Church, Eryholme at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be much appreciated in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999 or a plate will be provided in church. 'Dark clothing not obligatory.'
CHALLIS - November 3 (peacefully at Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland), of Wood Square, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Escomb). Ken, aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved dad of Malcolm, Sandra and Christopher, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Interment Tuesday, November 14 in West Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 9.45 a.m. for a service in the Saxon Church, Escomb at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
CLAREY - November 5 (peace fully), in Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, after a long illness patiently borne. George, aged 78 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Joan, a dearly loved brother of Kenneth and a dear brother-in-law of Joan, also a dear uncle. Interment Wednesday November 15, in St. Joseph's R.C. church yard, Coundon following a service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church.
CLARK - November 6 (suddenly, at home). Ken, aged 85 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A much loved husband of the late Doris, a dearly loved dad of Brian, Helen and Gillian, a treasured grandpa of Katy, David, Ellie, Daniel and Megan, also best friend of Skipper. Funeral Thursday November 16. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
COCKERILL - Lucie On November 3, in York District Hospital after a short illness. Lucie, aged 89 years, of Northallerton (formerly of Middlesbrough). Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Dearly loved mum of Olwyn, Christine and the late Pauline, also a dear mother-in-law, nan-na and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Friday, November 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request.
COLES - November 3, suddenly, of Darlington. Agnes (Aggie), aged 82 years, loving wife of the late George and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt. Funeral Monday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
COLLIN - November 3 (suddenly, in hospital). Joan, aged 70 years. A much loved wife of Eric, a dearest mum of Ann and Shirley, mother-in-law of Mark and Ian and a loving gran to Katie and David. Funeral to take place Monday November 13. Would family and friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at All Saint's Church, Manfield prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please.
CONNELLY - November 2, suddenly but peacefully. Tom, aged 79 years, of Crook, dearly loved husband and best friend of Dorothy, treasured dad of Anne and Catherine, respected father-in-law to Paul and Alan, much loved and loving granda of Helen, Rachael, Michael and Rebecca, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations may, if desired, be given to the family or left in church for the Derwentside Carers. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
CONVERY - Matthew November 7, in hospital, with humour and courage. Matt, of Chapel Court, Sherburn (late of Thornley), beloved husband of Jean, loving dad of Mark and Claire and dear grandad to Erin and Bryn. Service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn on Monday, November 13 at 2.10 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the R.N.L.I.
CURTIS-HAIGH - Peacefully in Oak Lodge Care Home on November 5. Joyce Helena, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mum of Derek and Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law of Sheila and Colin and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Monday, November 13. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for 'Oak Lodge Residents Fund', care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
DAWES - On November 1, tragically, of 14 Woodside, Leyburn (formerly of Fleensop, Coverdale). Elizabeth (Libby), aged 16 years, beloved youngest daughter of Brian and Trish Dawes, dearly loved sister of Carolyn, Michelle and Sandra and a very dear sister-in-law, auntie and best friend to Hannah. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, November 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds, Family Bereavement Services and Wensleydale School Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
