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DOWSON August 13 (in hospital), of Westfield, Frosterley. Mary (Molly), aged 81 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John Thomas, dearest mother of John and Margaret and mother-in-law to Julie, also a dear grandmother. Interment Wednesday, August 20 in Frosterley Cemetery, following a service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please.
EARL August 14 (in hospital), of Shafto House, Newton Aycliffe. Lilian, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of Rosemary, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, August 22. Will friends please meet for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington 11.45 a.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
EDMONDS August 16, at Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington, of The Wayside, Hurworth. Dorothy (Dorry), aged 82 years, beloved wife of Sidney, dearly loved mother of Peter and Christine, mother-in-law of Christine and Ian and loving grandma of Laura and Oliver. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation.
FERGUSON Ronald Ford, aged 88 years, of Woodside, Leyburn, died suddenly at home, on August 15. Beloved husband of the late Mabel, much loved dad of Ronnie, Stuart, Jean and the late Philip, dear father-in-law of Ken and loving grandad to Andrew, Caroline and Karen. Funeral service at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 22 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the chapel. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
FERGUSON August 22, of Bishop Auckland. Jim, aged 79 years, devoted husband of the late Kathleen, dearly loved father of the late Christopher, dearest brother of Harold, also a dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27.
FERRIER August 18, after a long illness. Florence, aged 84 years, of Tow Law. Beloved wife of the late Alec, devoted mam of Susan, dear mother-in-law to Vince, also a much loved and loving nana to David and Michelle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26. Family flowers only. Donations may be left at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
GALLAGHER August 18 (suddenly, at home), of Nottingham Street, Leeholme. Allan, aged 69 years, much loved and loving partner of Pauline Warburton, a dear friend to Mary, John and families. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Wednesday, August 27 at 11.00 am., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GAME Elsie August 13 (peacefully in hospital, after illnesses bravely borne). Elsie (nee Metcalfe), aged 89 years, of Eastbourne Road, Darlington. A dear wife to the late Jack Raymond Game (retired Railway Foreman) and beloved mother to Carol Turnbull, who passed away September 11, 2002 after a long battle with cancer. Elsie leaves behind devoted granddaughter Joanne, who she had raised since birth. Will be very sadly missed but always fondly remembered. Funeral Thursday, August 21 at 11.15 a.m. at West Cemetery Chapel, prior to cremation.
GIBSON August 16 (peacefully), of Newtown House, Stanhope. Averil May, aged 86 years, dearly loved daughter of the late John and Gertie Daisy Gibson, of Wallsend. Cortege leaving Newtown House on Thursday, August 21 at 12.40 p.m., for service in Mountsett Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
GILPIN George Kaye, at Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells on August 16, 2003, aged 83 years. Husband of the late Irene, much loved father of Valerie, father-in-law of David, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium on Monday, September 1 at 11.00 a.m. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations for Friends of Crowborough Hospital, c/o Paul Bysouth Funeral Service, 9 Croft Road, Crowborough, TN6 1DL. Tel. (01892) 655000.
GODOJ August 19, of Model Cottages, New Branc-epeth. Lily, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Jozef, loving mam of Josie and Stephen, Vonni and Steven and the late Jayne, dear gran of Jonathan, Karl, Gareth, Owen, Louis and Conor. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Wednesday, August 27 at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation.
GUNN August 20 (peacefully, at home), of Tudhoe. Marlene (nee Hether-ington), aged 58 years, beloved wife of Terry, dearly loved mother of Bryan and Terry, mother-in-law of Dawn and Karen, a much loved gran of Steven, Rebecca and Matthew. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service in St. David's Church, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
HAWKEN Robert Edgar (Bob), formerly of Wenvoe, Busby Stoop, died peacefully at home on August 16, after a long illness courageously borne. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen and loving dad of Elaine and the late Tim. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Skipton-on-Swale on Tuesday, August 26 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Enquiries to and if desired donations for Ward 36, R.V.I., Newcastle are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Tel (01748) 850033.
HAYES August 16, peacefully, at The Gardens Nursing Home, Darlington. Les, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, loved father of Linda, father-in-law of Norman and loving grandad of Michael and Helen. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Ward 42, Haematology Fund, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
HEIGHTLEY August 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ashdown Avenue, Gilesgate, Durham. Margaret (nee Mudd), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and devoted nana. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday at 3.30 p.m.
HENDERSON August 19, 2003, of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, late of Darlington and Heighington. Colin, aged 62 years, after a courageous fight against cancer. If desired, donations for Florence Nightingale House may be sent to S.R. Dillamore Ltd., 16 Old Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 2RF. Tel. (01525) 372210.
HILL August 17 (suddenly at peace), of Tobin Street, Trimdon Station. Isabella (Bella, nee Hoban), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, a much loved mam and nana. Cortege leaving residence Friday 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Station for service at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
HINDS August 20 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Brandon. Brian, aged 62 years, beloved brother of Melvyn and brother-in-law of Ann, also a much loved uncle of Mark. Funeral Thursday. Will friends please meet at 10.15 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield, followed by cremation at Durham.
HODGSON August 17, suddenly, in Parklands Home, Crook. George, aged 81 years, formerly of Fir Tree. Dearly loved brother of Laura and the late Edgar, also a dear uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, followed by cremation at Durham.
HORN August 20 (in hospital), of Hartburn, Stockton. George Alan, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Jackie, Stephen, father-in-law of Gary and friend to Gail, dearest grandad to Amelia, Annie, Jonnie, Joseph, Eleanor, Kai and Kalen. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Tuesday. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
JAMIESON August 12, peacefully in hospital, of Cedar Lodge, Middleton St. George, formerly of Spitalfields, Yarm. Bill, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Jenny, father of Patricia and Linda, father-in-law and grandad. Private funeral at family's request.
JOHNS August 17 (suddenly), of Durham Road, Spenny-moor. Ivy, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mam of Caroline, Billy and John, dearest mother-in-law of the late Maurice, loving sister of Ruth and the late Gladys, much adored grandma of David and Susan, Kevin, Jilly, Steven, Adrienne, Trevor, Liz, Christopher and wife and also a dear great-grandma. Service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium. Friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Community Centre.
KENNICK August 17 (suddenly, in hospital), of Durham Moor Crescent, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Jack, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Jill, a loving father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wed-nesday, August 27 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Services Ltd, Gilesgate, Durham.
KING Susan, aged 81 years, formerly of Catterick Village, died peacefully at Morris Grange on August 20. Dearly loved wife of Edward George King, much loved mother of Shirley, Raymond, Jane, Brian and Susan and a dear mother-in-law, loving nan and great-nan. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Thursday, August 28 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
KIPLING August 16 (suddenly), of Stanfield Road, Newton Aycliffe. Robert, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Sheila, a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, August 22. Will friends please meet for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe 9.00 a.m., prior to interment in South Church Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Oakcliffe Cottage, Macmullen Road, Newton Aycliffe.
LUCKMAN Liz Passed peacefully away on August 18 2003. Devoted wife to Allen and a loving mother to Andrew and Charlotte. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Yardley Crematorium on Wednesday August 27, at 3.00 p.m.
LUMLEY August 17, late of Harvey Court, Consett, in University Hospital, Durham. Norman, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loving brother-in-law of Joan, a dear uncle to all the family and a dear friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Consett Methodist Church on Friday, August 22 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Consett Stroke Club and Macmillan Palliative Care Fund, Derwentside, c/o The Macmillan Secre-tary, Shotley Bridge Sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
MACRAE August 11 (suddenly, at home), of Winston. John Henderson (Ian), aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia, treasured dad of Jane, dear father-in-law to Simon, special grandad to Samantha and Georgina. Funeral Thursday August 21. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
McDOUGLE August 17. Nancie, aged 83 years, of Romanby, Northallerton. Beloved sister of Alec and much loved aunt to Jane. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tues-day, August 26 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Church.
McKENNA July 31, suddenly, of Benwell (formerly of Carrville). Mark, aged 25 years, dearly loved son, stepson, brother, grand-son, nephew and uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Tuesday, August 26 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Newcastle General Hospital, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Services Ltd, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
MEREDITH August 16 (suddenly, at home), of The Crescent, Sherburn Village. Fred, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Lena, dearly loved father of Joan, a dear father-in-law of Steve, devoted grandad of Graham and Norma, Paul and Lee and great-grandad of Jill, Mark and George. To be received into St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service on Thursday at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in Sherburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Church Funds.
MILLER August 12, peacefully, in hospital (formerly of Richmond, North Yorks., Portland and lately of Sheffield). Isobel (nee Lees-Small), aged 67 years, mother of Alex, grandmother of Martin and Julie, sister of Andrew and friend to Conor the dog. Service and cremation at Hutcliffe Wood Crema-torium, Sheffield on Wednesday, August 20 at 9.00 a.m. Cut flowers or donations in lieu, if desired, for St. James' Hospital, Leeds payable to the LTH Charitable Foundation - Liver Unit and may be sent to Wood Funeral Service, 848 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8TP. Tel (0114) 2661244. Will be sadly missed
MILNER August 21 (died suddenly after a short but very aggressive illness which she fought so bravely and with great dignity) of 9 Castle garth, Middlestone Moor. Shirley (nee Hutchinson), aged 54 years, devoted wife of John, a much loved mother of Paul and Lee and a dear sister of Colin. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Tuesday for a service at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
MINNS August 20 (in hospital), of Aged Miners Home, Shildon. Evelyn, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, loving mother of John, Raymond, Barbara and Terry, a dear mother-in-law, nan and great-nan. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Thursday, August 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.
MOLYNEUX Margaret Anne (Peg), aged 88 years, of St. Paul's Drive, Brompton-on-Swale, formerly of Mowbray Road, Catterick Village, died peacefully on August 19, after a short stay at Maple Lodge, Scotton. Beloved wife of the late Doug, much loved mother of Margaret, loving granny to Karen and Mark and great-granny to Libby. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Thursday, August 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Catterick Village Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations may be given for Brompton-on-Swale Church Funds.
