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BROMPTON - April 9, suddenly, of Eden Cottages Heselden. Robert (Bob), aged 66 years, a loving husband of Patricia, dearly loved step-father of Stephen, Lisa, Glen and Louise and a much loved grandad Bobby. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Stranton Crematorium Hartlepool for service at 2.00 p.m.
BURLEIGH - April 12, of Helmsley Close Ferryhill. Malcolm, aged 56 years, dearly loved partner of Lisa, dear daddy of Emma and Jack, also a much loved son of George and Iris and dear brother of Martin, Neil and Audrey. Cortege leaving residence at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m.
CALVERT - On April 10 (tragically), of 24 Alexandra Way, Richmond and also of Hazel Brow, Low Row. Richard, aged 26 years, dearly loved son of David and Catherine, loving brother of Ruth, Andrew and Beth and treasured grandson of Mary and Marion. A private family committal will be held at Darlington Crematorium, however, a Service of Thanksgiving for Richard's life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Melbecks, Low Row on Wednesday, April 19 at 2.00 p.m. to which everyone is very welcome. Informal dress optional.
CARMAN - On April 9 (peacefully at home), of Kinley Road, Carrville. John, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Betty, devoted dad of David and Kathryn, a sadly missed father-in-law of Sharon and Michael, also a treasured grandad of Helen, Rachel, Michael and Shauna. Would friends please meet for service at Parkinson Memorial Church, Sherburn Village on Tuesday, April 18 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Parkinson Memorial Church Funds.
CARNEY - April 13, peacefully, of Bishop Auckland. Laura, aged 75 years, devoted wife of the late James, a much loved and loving mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Thursday, April 20, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at Church or with the family for charities of the family's choice. R.I.P
CARROLL - April 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Feryemount Residential Home, Ferryhill. Enor (nee Aspey), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late John Robert, dearly loved mam of Milly, Melvin, Jack and Winifred, dearest mother-in-law of Mary and Pat and also a loving nanna and great-nanna. Will friends please meet for service on Thursday, April 20 at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers for Feryemount Residential Home c/o Viv Lonsdale, 142 Raby Road, Ferryhill.
CLOUGH - April 9, peacefully in Hollygarth Nursing Home, formerly of New Brancepeth. Margaret (Peggy), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, April 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
CRANSTON - April 11 (suddenly, after a long illness), of Crook. Harry, aged 76 years, much loved husband of Beryl, loving dad of Wayne and Terry, a dear father-in-law of Lorna and Barbara, devoted grandad of Dale, Kyle, Ruth and Eve, dearest brother and brother-in-law and also a dear uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Thursday, April 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CRAWFORD - Annie May (nee Iddon) April 11, of Coopers Close, Thornley. Nancy, aged 76 years, dearly beloved wife of Arthur, loving mother of Arthur, Jack and Dorothy, dear mother-in-law of Joyce and a treasured nanna of Andrew, Amanda, Emma and Kelly. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday April 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 1.45 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
DAWSON - April 9, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Wheatley Hill. William (Buck), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Lena, a loving father of Lynne and Billy, father-in-law of Geoff and Sharon and a much loved grandad of Sarah and Liam. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DEWS - Durham April 8, suddenly at home. Arthur, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Barbara, also a dearly loved father of Howard. Arthur will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Tuesday, April 18 at 1.45 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2HX.
DUNN - Suddenly, April 8, in Sandringham Home, Bishop Auckland. Constance (Connie), aged 81 years, formerly of Heighington, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Anthony and Kevin, a dear mother-in-law to Denise, also a much loved and loving grandma. Will all family and friends please meet in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, for service followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for The Children's Society.
EASTERMAN - Eve April 12 (peacefully), in Harrogate District Hos-pital. Eve, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Percy, a dear mother of Max, Philip and Jill, a dearly loved grandma of Simon, Claire, Tanya, Julia, Rachel and Martin and a loved sister of Derick. Service at Harrogate Crematorium on Friday, April 21 at 3.40 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be given to the Adolescent Cystic Fibrosis Unit, St. James' Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF
EVANS - April 8, of The Avenue, Seaham, formerly of Shotton. George Henry, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Ann (nee Teasdale), devoted dad of Gary, Philip, Colin and Julie, dear father-in-law of Pauline, Debra, Jennifer and David, a much loved grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence at 11.35 a.m. Wednesday, April 19. Friends please meet at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton for service at 12.00 noon. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Macmillan Nurses c/o the family. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5817388.
FITCH - April 6 (suddenly, at home), of Bishop Auckland. Ann, aged 63 years, much loved daughter of the late Bob and Katie, dear sister of Peter and sister-in-law Jean, auntie of Caroline, Peter, Bill and Bob. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, April 18 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
FOBBESTER - On April 12, of Quarry Lodge, West Scrafton, Coverdale. Ian Godfrey, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Paul and Jane, father-in-law of Gordon and a very dear grandad of Jamie. Funeral service at Carlton Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, April 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Horsehouse Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Chapel Funds and the Woodland Trust (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
FORREST - Alec, aged 89 years, of Romanby, died peacefully at home on April 7, 2006. He will be sadly missed by his family and former pupils. Funeral service to be held at St. James' Church, Romanby on Wednesday, April 19 at 2.00 p.m.
FORSTER - April 11, of Crook. Lilian, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mam of Marjorie, stepmother to Barry, a dear mother-in-law and sister, also a much loved and loving nana, great-nana and great-great-nana who will be sadly missed by all her family. A service will be held in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19.
GREENWOOD - Elizabeth Hannah, aged 95 years, passed away peacefully in hospital on April 9. Burial 10.00 a.m. North Cemetery, Darlington on Thursday, April 13. Afternoon Tea for friends at Oban Court.
GREGORY - Edith May (nee Garbutt) aged 87 years, of Melsonby, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton on April 11. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much loved mother and mother-in-law and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, April 20 at 11.15 am. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for Maple Lodge Residents' Fund.
