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COLES Diana (Auntie Di), aged 56 years, of Colburn, died suddenly in hospital on August 17, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Pete and much loved by all her family and friends. A Service of Celebration will take place at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Tuesday, September 9 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. At her own request please wear colourful clothing at the service. No flowers please. If desired donations, for Leukaemia Research, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
CRAIGANS August 30, 2003, peacefully, in Northallerton Friarage Hospital (formerly of Aberdeen). Arthur, a devoted dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral 1.00 p.m. Friday, September 5 at Methodist Church, High Street, Northallerton, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, DL6 1JG.
CRAMPTON September 2, suddenly, at home, 47 Frank Street, Gilesgate. Mary (nee Gibson), aged 66 years, dearly loved mam, grandma and great-grandma and sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, September 9 at 2.00 p.m. Private interment to follow.
CROWE August 30 (suddenly), of Ferryhill. David, aged 28 years, beloved son of Lynda, David and Fred, a much loved brother of Mary and Nicola, also a loving uncle of Elaine, Shane, Charlotte, Stacey and Mark. Funeral Friday. Will friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Luke's Church, followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
DIXON August 29 (peacefully, in hospital), of Hamsterley Street, Darlington. Allan, aged 81 years (former Furnaceman at D.S.R.M.), loving husband of Emily, much loved dad of Stephen and Robert, dearly loved father-in-law to Pam, loving grandad to Sarah, Kit and Lynda, also a loving great-grandad to Bethany. Funeral Friday, September 5. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
DODDS August 29 (peacefully, in hospital), of Dale Road, Sadberge. Thomas Walker, dearly loved husband of Mildred, loving dad of Alan, much loved father-in-law to Jan, also a dear grandfather to Maddie. Funeral Friday, September 5. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
DOOLE September 2, in The Fields Residential Home, Etherley (late of Balmoral Grove, Bishop Auckland). Mary, much loved wife of the late Eddie, a loving mother of Marion, grandma of Paul and David, also a dear sister. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, September 11 at 11.30 a.m.
DRYSDALE August 31 (peacefully in hospital), of Laing Square, Wingate. George, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Eileen (nee Young), dearly loved dad of Alan, dearest father-in-law of Carole and a much loved grandad of Mark, Paul and Matthew. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
DUFFY On August 31, suddenly taken from us, of 20 Hawthorne Close, Langley Park. Dicky, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Elaine and devoted dad of Richard and Richelle and doting grandpa to Joseph. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, September 5 at 3.00 p.m., interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery and afterwards all welcome at his request, to celebrate his life, to Langley Park Cricket Club.
EBBENS August 31, peacefully, in Elderwood. Elizabeth, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Enide (Ebbie) and Jane, mother-in-law of Gordon and a much loved grandma of James, Richard and Andrew. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
EDGAR August 23, at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Audrey, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Isaac, loving mother of Grace and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, September 4. Would friends please meet 9.30 a.m. for service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Shafto Way, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington. Everyone is welcome afterwards at the church.
EMERSON September 1 (in hospital), of Wheatside Farm, Bildershaw. Thomas Matthew, aged 82 years, dearly loved son of the late Thomas Valentine and Margaret, a dearest brother to Margaret, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin and a very good friend of Paul. Interment Tuesday, September 9 in West Auckland Cemetery, following a service in St. Helens Church at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
ENGLISH August 29, of 8 High Street, Tow Law. Anthony (Tony), aged 58 years, devoted husband of Joyce, a dearly loved father of Janice, Steven and Jason and a loving grandfather of Casey and Declan. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Thursday, September 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
EWBANK September 3, in hospital, of The Nurseries, Leyburn (late of West Witton and Temple Farm, Swinithwaite). Alice, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late John Ewbank, a much loved mother of Richard and Chris and a very dear grandmother. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Tuesday, September 9 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at West Witton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
FARRY (Bertie) John Herbert, aged 79 years (Richmond). Cantankerous but best friend and loving dad to Gill and John. Funny and devoted grandad to Peter and William. Died quietly at home, September 3. All meet at the Town Hall on Tuesday, September 9 to say farewell at 10.15 a.m., followed by a short service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in the flat cap at the Town Hall for a care organisation.
FIRBY August 31, of 118 Brauncepath Estate, New Brancepeth. Dawn, aged 34 years, dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mam of Rory and will be sadly missed by mam and dad, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles and all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Friday, September 5 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Macmillan Nurses may be given after the service.
GALE September 2, in hospital, of Worsley Park, Darlington. Lily Faith, in her 89th year, beloved wife of the late Raymond Gale, dearly loved mother of Sylvia, Clive and Valerie, dear mother-in-law of Alec and Nigel and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
GRAHAM On September 1, peacefully in Malton Hospital. Mary, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie, dearly loved mother of Katherine and Robin and mother-in-law of Ron and Susan. Funeral service at St. Michael's Church, Malton on Friday, September 12 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at York Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers for Malton Hospital League of Friends and St. Michael's Church.
GRAY September 1, late of Gladstone Street, Crook. Doreen (Dorrie), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Emmerson, devoted auntie of Paul and John and also a dear sister of the late Tom. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Monday, September 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
GREY (Dixon) Joyce (nee Hudspeth). Aged 86 years, died after a long illness on August 31 in Berwick, Melbourne, Australia (formerly of Bearpark and Ollerton). Loving wife of the late late Harry and Jack. Much loved mother of John and Dennis, very dear mother-in-law of Mavis and Maureen. Very loving grandma and gran to Julia, Donna and Paul, Kerry and Dave, Dennis and to great-grand children Kayla, Benjamin, Lauren and Ben. A dear sister to the late Audrey and loving aunt to June and the late Joyce and their families. Fond memories of times past will always be with us, now at Peace Joyce. Inquiries to, Stuart Wright Funeral Services Limited, Durham. Tel: (0191) 3863850.
HALL August 29 (as the result of a traffic accident). Ron, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Valerie, loving father of Tony and the late Richard, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, September 8 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation and Cherry Garth Nursing Home, Thirsk.
HANKEY September 2, formerly of Biggin Farm, New Brancepeth. Eva Gray, aged 79 years, dear friend of Alan and Betty and will be sadly missed by all the family. Would friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Esh Village on Monday, September 8 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for church funds.
HARVEY On August 29, of Wheatley Hill. Wendy (nee Watts), aged 61 years, dearly loved wife of John, devoted mother of Kevin and Gary and a much loved nana, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Parish Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, September 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Wendy will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
HEATON September 4 (in hospital), of Darlington. Doris Mary, beloved wife of the late Archie, dearly loved mother of Howard, Anthony and Helen and a loving mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Friday, September 12. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOGG August 31, of 121 St David's Close, Spenny-moor. Joseph Luke, aged 77 years, much loved brother of Vi and Martha and a dear uncle of Beryl. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day, September 4 at 10.00 a.m.
HOPE September 2 (peace fully, in hospital), of Darlington. Jean, aged 62 years, beloved wife of the late Ken, a loving daughter of Pop Morton, a dearest sister of David and Peter, also a dear sister-in-law. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday September 11 at 2.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, The British Heart Foundation.
HOPPER August 31, late of Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland. Gillian, aged 80 years, the much loved and loving partner of Walton Milburn and dear sister of Jacqueline. Cortege to leave Rudland Way, High Etherley at 12.20 p.m. for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, September 5. Will friends please meet at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
HOUSEMAN August 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of 56 Park Lane, Middleham (late of West Witton). Elizabeth Annie (Nancy), aged 82 years, beloved wife of Albert and a very dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Thursday, September 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Brentwood Lodge Day Centre (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
HUNTER August 27, of Cockfield. Doreen Sylvia, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Arnold, devoted mother of Geoffrey, dear mother-in-law to Julia, also a much loved and loving gran to Claire. A private family service was held in Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, September 2.
JOHNSON September 2, peacefully, of Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Marjorie, aged 82 years, beloved aunt of Lynne and Maureen, great-aunt of Claire, Shaun and Adam and also a dear sister of the late John and Edith. Service and cremation on Monday at 12.00 noon at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
JOHNSON (Tragically). Colin Robert, loving husband of Fiona Carol, loving daddy of Lewis and Kieran, devoted son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, September 11 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Darlington R.F.U. Mini Section.
LATCHAM Alan Beloved brother of Leslie and Irene, John and Wendy and dear uncle of Leslie and Diane and Darren and Malcolm.
LATCHAM August 30, of York Terrace, Willington. Alan, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Jo, loving father of Stephen, Colin, Michael and Claire, also a dear friend of Sharon and Barry, devoted grandad of Hayley, Andrew, Liam and Emily and much loved companion of Bonnie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, September 4 at 11.30 a.m. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Prospect Club.
LISHMAN August 30, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Denis Richard, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Frances. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers, in sheaf form, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Funeral Directors, Bondgate, Darlington.
LLEWELLYN August 19 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darlington. Lionel, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, also a dear uncle of Gill and Glyn. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday September 12, at 11.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
