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GORE-BOOTH Eirenice, aged 54 years, of Gainford, County Durham, died peacefully on August 23, at Kempley, Gloucester-shire. Beloved mother of Edward and Olivia Blomfield-Smith. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Friday, August 29 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please. Donations to Bristol Cancer Help Centre, Grove House, Cornwallis Grove, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4PG.
GRAY August 24, tragically as the result of a car accident, of Brancepeth. Myra Ann, aged 75 years, beloved daughter of the late Gladys and Tom and a very dear friend of many. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, September 1 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Brancepeth Village Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be used to create a Garden of Remembrance, c/o Mrs. J. Phillips, 10 Greenways, Sunnybrow, Crook.
GREEN August 23, of Bishop Auckland. Stella, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mother of Peter, dear mother-in-law to Ann, much loved nana of David and Claire, Deborah and Tony, also a loving great-nana to Ross, Daniel, Kieren and Connor. Cortege to leave her son's residence at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Durham.
HALL August 25 (suddenly), of 31 Jubilee Crescent, Shildon. Frank, aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Alma, also a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday September 1. Will friends please meet for service at Shildon Methodist Church 1.45 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington crematorium.
HARRISON August 27 (peacefully in hospital), of May Crescent, Trimdon Station. Jenny (nee Magee), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of John and Janice, mother-in-law of Libby and Malcolm, devoted nana of Jackie and Sean, Rebecca, Jack and Megan. Cortege to leave daughter's residence Moorside Crescent, Fishburn on Wednesday, September 3 at 10.45 a.m. Will friends please meet for service in St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village at 11.00 a.m., to be followed by interment. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
HART August 27 (peacefully after a short illness bravely borne), of Coundon, formerly of Trimdon. Dennis, aged 61 years, loving husband of Monica, dearly loved dad of Dennis, Paula and Kevin, a dear father-in-law of Julie, Steve and Helen, also a much loved grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon on Monday, September 1 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Joseph's Churchyard.
HOLMES August 26, in hospital, of Darlington. Alice, aged 79 years, wife of the late Maurice. Funeral Thursday, September 4. Family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Funeral Directors, Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOWE August 26, of Windsor Court, Bishop Auckland. Maud (nee Robinson), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George Henry. A service will be held in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 28 at 1.30 p.m.
HUDSON August 25 of White Cedars, Brandon. Doris May (nee Basey), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late George, and loving sister, a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Cremation Friday. Cortege leaving daughter's residence Blackthorn Close at 1.05 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
HUSBAND August 28, peacefully in hospital, of Trimdon Village, late of Quarrington Hill. John, aged 90 years, a loving husband of the late Mary, a much loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Tuesday. Will friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland. A donation plate will be provided at the crematorium.
HUTCHINSON August 25 (peacefully, in hospital). Stephen, aged 48 years, of Northallerton, formerly of East Harlsey. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 1 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research and the Macmillan Nurses.
JOHNSON August 24 (suddenly at home), of Deorna Court, Darlington. Cora, aged 30 years, much loved daughter of Sharon and the late Butch, loving stepdaughter to Frank, devoted mammy to Gemma, Leah and Amy, dearly loved sister to Sean, also a much loved niece. Funeral Monday, September 1. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
JONES August 24 (in hospital), formerly of Crossbeck Court, Northallerton. James Edmund, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of the late Margaret and dear brother of Philip. Funeral service to be held in Northallerton Methodist Church 1.00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, followed by interment.
KELLY August 28 (peacefully in hospital), of 14 Oakdene Terrace, Middlestone Moor. Laurence (Laurie), aged 76 years, beloved husband of Jessie, a dearly loved dad of Paula and Graham, a loving father-in-law of Kevin, a much loved grandad of Ellen and Adam and a dear brother of Donald and Hughie. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Wednesday, for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery. R.I.P.
KEMPSON Nora August 25 (peacefully), in York District Hospital. Nora, aged 95 years, of Holgate, York. Beloved wife of John, a loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service and Cremation to be held at York Crematorium Bishopthorpe, York on Tuesday September 2, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to ward 23, York District Hospital. Plate provided at the service.
KENNERLEY August 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Morton-on-Swale. Elsie, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Alfred, loving mother to Bruce, also loving mother-in-law to Angela. Funeral service to be held in St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, followed by interment. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please.
LEIGHTON August 18 (in hospital), of Darlington. William, aged 80 years. Funeral Thursday September 4. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
LEWIN August 22 (in hospital), of Beechfield, Newton Aycliffe. Doris (Dolly), aged 80 years, loving mother of Dorothy and Allan, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Monday, September 1. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if so desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
LLOYD August 28, in hospital, of Danby Court, Darlington. Leonard Ralph, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Maureen, dearly loved father of Susan and Debbie, also much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Wednesday. Leaving Kensington Gardens for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
LUDGATE August 28, peacefully, at Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington. Amy, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Clifford, dearly loved mother of Anne and the late James and Judith, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Funeral Directors, Bondgate, Darlington.
McGOVERN August 22 (peacefully, after a long illness), at St. Joseph's R.C. Presbytery, Gilesgate, Durham. Fr. Michael S.D.B., aged 82 years, beloved brother of Mona and family and mourned by his parishioners and the Salisian Community. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, August 26 (today) at 7.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment to follow on Thursday at 11.15 a.m. in Sharples Park, Bolton, Lancashire. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to CAFOD, c/o St. Joseph's.
McLEAN August 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Princess Court, Spennymoor. Mary, aged 82 years, a dearly loved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Tuesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. R.I.P.
METCALFE August 22 (in hospital), of Uppertown, Wolsingham. Elma, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of John and a dear sister of Elizabeth. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Methodist Chapel on Thursday, August 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to be shared between the Chapel and Weardale Community Hospital.
MINHINNETT August 22 (suddenly), of St. David's Close, Tudhoe. Blanche (formerly Brown), aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Tommy and Jimmy, devoted mam of Mary, mother-in-law of Jack. Will be sadly missed Would friends please meet at Tudhoe Methodist Chapel on Friday for a service at 10.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
MOORE August 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newby Wiske. Donald, aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jill, loving father to Jeremy and Johnathan, also a loving father-in-law to Anne and Carole, dear grandfather to Hayley, Bethan, Georgia, Lucy and Jamie, Katie, Rachel and Claire. Private cremation service followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Northallerton Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, September 3. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Relief, c/o Barthram Funeral Service.
MYERS August 27 (in hospital), of Wilkinson Street, Byers Green. Fred, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, dearest father of Jonny and a devoted grandad of Jack, also a dear brother-in-law. Cremation Wednesday, September 3 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.05 p.m. for service in the Methodist Chapel, Byers Green at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for The Macmillan Nurses, c/o Fred's wife Joan.
MYERS August 25, of Bishop Auckland. Mildred, aged 90 years, devoted wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mother and mother-in-law, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, August 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for Church Funds.
NORTH August 26 (peacefully, in hospital), of Elvet Close, West Cornforth. Joseph (Joe), aged 91 years, much loved husband of the late Rene, also a loving uncle. Service in Holy Trinity Church at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, followed by interment in the churchyard. Would friends please meet at Church.
PATTINSON (formerly Page) August 23, of Melrose Drive, St. Helens. Ann, aged 55 years, beloved wife of Gordon, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey, Lucille and Ian, loving sister of Margaret and Billy, devoted gran and great-gran of Nicola, Dale, Sean and Kacey and also a dear sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Auckland on Friday, August 29 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
PEARSON August 21 (suddenly), of Darlington. Kenneth, aged 58 years, a loving son of the late Edna and Vincent, a loving brother of Maureen, Glynis and the late John and Tony, a loving uncle of Angela and Will, also sadly missed by Auntie Lily. Funeral Thursday, August 28. Will friends please meet for service at the West Cemetery Chapel at 2.15 p.m., prior to cremation.
POTTS Mr. Ronald Gordon Potts, aged 55 years, died at Kings Mill Hospital on August 24, 2003. Any enquiries please contact Mr. A. Taylor on (01623) 676086.
REED Andrew, of Mickle Hill, Blackhall Rocks, suddenly on August 24, aged 24 years, as the result of a tragic accident. Beloved son of Fred and Margaret, a special and loving brother of Joanne and Gillian, a much loved brother-in-law of Simon and Neil. Cortege leaving residence 10.50 a.m. Monday. Friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church for service at 11.00 a.m., interment to follow in Blackhall Cemetery.
REWCASTLE August 22, peacefully, in Ventress Hall, Darlington. William (Bill), aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of the late Connie and much loved father of Viv. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service and committal in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington.
RICHARDSON August 19 (after a short illness, in hospital). Hannah, aged 87 years, of Ravensworth Road, Ferryhill. Beloved wife of the late Harry, darling mother of Carol and the late Maureen, also loving mother-in-law and treasured grandmother to Lisa, Maria and Stuart and nanna to Amy, Tom, Grace, James and Chelsea. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday, August 29 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ROBINSON August 25 (suddenly at home), of Swan Street, Darlington. Joyce, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mam to Robert, Gwen, Gillian and Jeffrey, also a loving mother-in-law, nanna, great-grandma and aunty. Funeral Friday, August 29. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
