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WRIGHT - June 13 (peacefully, in hospital), of North-allerton. Frank Charles, aged 67 years, a dearly loved husband of Marian, loving father of Carol, Gary and Stephen and a dearest grandad. Funeral service to take place in Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday, June 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Renal Unit at the Friarage and James Cook University Hospitals.
ATKIN - On May 21 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Thornton Close, Ludworth. Kevin, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Kitty, a dearly loved father of Philip and the late Denise, also a much loved grandfather of Ashley, Gavin and Lauren and a great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday, May 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.
BARBER - May 21, of Shildon. Bob, aged 63 years, devoted dad of Tony, Alan and Paul, much loved father-in-law and grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a dear friend of Annie. Cortege to leave The Timothy Hackworth at 1.05 p.m. on Friday, May 26 for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Town Cemetery.
BELL - May 19 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. William (Will), aged 34 years, devoted son of Laura and Bill, loving partner of Zoe, sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Friday, May 26. Will friends please meet for service at St. Clare's Church 12.30 p.m., prior to private interment. Family flowers only please, by request.
BELL - May 19, of Kingston Avenue, Bearpark. Alexander, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of the late Sheila and a dear father-in-law and grandfather. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 24 at 1.00 p.m.
BLACKBURN - Dragonville May 20, suddenly at home. William Harvey (Billy), aged 63 years, the loving husband of Jean, dear son of Harvey and the late Irene, also dear brother of John and Robert. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Friday, May 26 at 12.45 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only.
BROWNBRIDGE - Kenneth Burn (Ken), aged 80 years, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Toft Hill, died peacefully in hospital on May 17. Dearly loved husband of Olive, much loved dad of David and John, a dear father-in-law, a loving grandad and a very dear brother. Funeral service at Etherley Methodist Church on Friday, May 26 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Etherley Methodist Church Funds may be given on the plate provided in the Church or care of James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8BJ.
BUSHBY - May 21, of Newhouse Avenue, Esh Winning. William Edward, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Maud, beloved husband of the late Rita and a dear father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church on Friday May 26, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in Newhouse Club afterwards. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
CARR - (nee Wright) May 20, peacefully, of Vicarage Estate, Wingate. Eleanor A., aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Temple, a much missed mam, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 26 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only with donations kindly accepted by the Macmillan Nurses.
CHAMBERS - May 20 (peacefully, at home), in Newton Aycliffe. Norman, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Cora, much loved dad of Ivy, David, Ken, Norman, Lynn and the late Delia, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service will take place on Friday May 26, 9.30 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome. Please meet at the church. Family flowers only by request.
COX - Vera Cox (nee Spence, formerly Johnson), previously of Linden Road, Northallerton, passed away on Monday, May 22, aged 68 years. Funeral at Northallerton Methodist Church, Wednesday, May 24 at 1.00 p.m. All welcome afterwards at the Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton.
DAVISON - Joyce (nee Smith). Peacefully at home in Guisborough on May 17, late of Spennymoor. Joyce, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Davison O.B.E. (late Chief Constable and Deputy Lieutenant of Cleveland). Very brave and much loved mother of Margaret and Peter, dear mother-in-law of John and very dear ganny of Christ opher and great-granny of Eric Michael and Amelie. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Wednesday May 24, at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in Danby church yard. Will friends please meet at church. Enquires and floral tributes to W. Storey Funeral Service, 20 Redcar Road, Guisborough. Tel: (01287) 632730.
DAVISON - On May 14, in hospital, of Lanchester, formerly of Shildon. Reverend Beryl, aged 68 years, dearly loved sister of the late Gordon, much loved aunt of Donald, cousin of Trevor and Glynn. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Parish Church, Lanchester on Thursday, May 25 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Christian Aid, c/o The Vicarage, Lee Hill Court, Lanchester, DH7 0QE. No mourning dress please.
DAVY - May 17 (peacefully), of Bek Road, Newton Hall. Eric, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Nora, a dear dad of Alan and Joy, Christine and John, Clifford and Julie and John and Lisa, a much missed grandad to Julie, Carol, Lee, Paul, Sara and Kaitlyn and great-grandad to Ikenna. Would friends please meet for service at St. Margaret's Church, Crossgate, Durham on Tuesday, May 23 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery, Durham.
DENT - Parklands Nursing Home, (formerly of West Cornforth). Peacefully in Parklands Nursing Home on May 20, aged 83 years. Billy, dearly loved grandad of Peter and Amanda, brother of Sydney and the late Madge, a dear uncle and missed by Jean. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday May 26, at 3.30 p.m. Will be very sadly missed.
DICKINSON - Darlington May 3 (peacefully), at Stanton Hall, late of Knoll Avenue. John, aged 91 years, a dearly loved father of Susan and dear grandfather of Dominic. Funeral Friday, May 26. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, will be accepted in aid of the British Heart Foundation, c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
ELLIS - May 19, (peacefully, in hospital), of Alnwick Avenue, Trimdon Grange. Margaret (nee Smith), aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Reuban, dearly loved mother of Keith, dearest mother-in-law of Angela. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church for service at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
EVERITT - Staindrop May 18, peacefully, in hospital. Doris (nee White), aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Basil and a much loved cousin and aunt of all the family. Requiem Mass at St Osmund's Church, Gainford on Friday, May 26 at 11.00 a.m. Interment following at Staindrop Cemetery. R.I.P
FIRBANK - Peacefully at home on May 20. Mary Jane (Jean), aged 93 years, of Bishop Auckland. Beloved wife of the late Hyler, much loved mother of David, Colin, Judith and Malcolm, dear mother-in-law to Ann and the late Pat and loving grandma of Emma, Claire, Simon, Christopher, Martin and Helen. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 30 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for Cancer Research UK.
FIRBANK - Jean Our very special grandma. No-one could ever take your place. You will always be in our hearts. Love from Emma and Claire xxxx.
