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COLLINSON - Maurice, died suddenly November 28, at home in Evenwood, aged 68 years. A local businessman, beloved husband of Rose, devoted dad to Ian and Paul, a much loved grandad and father-in-law. A private service will be held at Darlington Crematorium for close family and friends on Thursday, December 6 at 10.15 a.m. This will be followed by a Remembrance Service at 11.30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood where everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided at The Bridge Inn, Ramshaw after the service. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the British Heart Foundation. Mrs. Rose Collinson and family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind words of support and help during this difficult time. It has been most appreciated.
CORBETT - November 28, of Portland House, formerly of West Cornforth and Spennymoor. Frank aged 65 years. Would friends please meet in Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth Wednesday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard.
COWLEY - John, aged 76 years, of Hackforth, near Bedale, died peacefully in hospital on November 24. Dearest brother to Maurice and Rosemary, dear brother-in-law to Doreen and Gerry, a loving uncle and great-uncle and will be greatly missed by his many friends. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Hornby on Wednesday, December 5 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Hornby Church Funds.
CRAWFORD - November 23. Died peacefully in her sleep at home. Sylvia, aged 50 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Loved and missed by all the family. Funeral service Thursday November 29, at Darlington Cremator-ium, 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, Cancer Research.
DOBSON - November 29, (peacefully), in Seaham House Nursing Home, (formerly of Wood Close Farm, Wingate). George Wallace (Wally), aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Susie, a dear father of David and Joyce, father-in-law of Edith and the late John, much loved grandad of David, Andrew and Christopher. Funeral service to take place Wednesday December 5, at St. Peter's Church, Elwick at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Hartlepool. Donations in lieu of flowers to, Seaham House c/o, David.
DOWSON - Chris November 24, 2007, (at home, with great dignity, after a long illness), of Sunderland, (late of Toronto, Bishop Auckland). Chris, aged 64 years. Adored husband to Lynn, a loving dad of Helen and Rachael, proud grand-father to Andrew, Stephanie, Megan and James, dearest son of Rene and the late Thomas Leonard, loving brother of Hazel, loved father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service Monday, December 3rd, 3.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to, The Mac-Millan Nurses (plate in crematorium). All welcome afterwards for refreshments at St. Aidans, College, Windmill Hill, Durham.
EADSFORTH - (nee Cook) On November 24, died peacefully at Sedgefield Community Hospital. Violet, aged 83 years, of Quarrington Hill (formerly of Trimdon Station). Loving mother of Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Billy, devoted grandma of Michael and Jacky, also a precious great-grandma of Daniel, Sean and Lucy. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence, Monday, December 3 for service at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if so desired, to Sedgefield Community Hospital.
EARLE - Arthur On November 23, passed quietly away in hospital. Arthur, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Bridie, a much loved dad of Christine, Stephen, Suzanne and Clair, dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at Stranton Grange Crema-torium, Tanfield Road Hartlepool on Monday December 3, 2007 at 1.20 p.m. afterwards to the Club. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel
EWIN - November 21, (peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne), of Butterknowle, originated from Sunderland. Georgina Crystal, (nee Rowe). Loving wife of Fred, much loved mam of Freddy, Margaret, Christine and Diane, a dear mother-in-law and devoted nana and gran. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Monday December 3, at 1.00 p.m. followed by private interment.
FISHBURN - Eileen (nee Carr), aged 63 years, of Brompton on Swale, died peacefully on November 20. Dearly loved wife of Peter and a much loved mum of Shaun. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton on Swale today, Friday, November 30 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, for The Stroke Association may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorks., DL10 4AJ.
FISHBURN - Eileen (nee Carr), aged 63 years, of Brompton on Swale, died peacefully on November 20. Dearly loved wife of Peter and a much loved mum of Shaun. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton on Swale on Friday, November 30 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, for The Stroke Association may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorks., DL10 4AJ.
FLYNN - November 27, (in hospital), of Durham. Doris, (nee Marriner), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew, mother of Dorothy and special friend of Eric. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday December 5, at 12.00 noon.
FOSTER - November 28, of St. Helens Auckland, (formerly of Witton Park). Ina, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Fegger, a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday December 4. By her own request no flowers please. Night night Mam, God Bless. I love you from Stan.
FOX - Thomas Denis, passed away on November 26, 2007, aged 81 years. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, December 6 at 11.45 a.m. Enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd. Tel: (01325) 465647.
GARGETT - November 28, peacefully, in Appletree Care Home, Meadowfield (formerly of Ushaw Moor). Doreen, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Harry (Buller) and a much loved mam, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, December 4 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service.
GIBSON - November 25, of Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland (late of Crook). Norman, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Rita, a dearly loved father of Margaret and the late Beryl, a loving grandfather of Susan and Neil and a very dear great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 3 at 11.00 am
GIBSON - November 22, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Geneva Road, Darlington. Alf, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, loving father of Paul and Christine, also a devoted grandad, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, November 29. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GOWLAND - November 23 (peacefully in hospital). Janet, aged 91 years, of Park Place, Darlington. A loving mother of Malc, Barbara and the late Reg, also a loving mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Friday, November 30. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GRAHAM - November 5, suddenly at Essex Way, Darlington. Samha, aged 87 years, will be sadly missed by her friends. Funeral Wednesday, December 5. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
GRAY - Darnley, aged 75 years, late of Willow Crescent, Richmond, former Deputy Head of Richmond School, died peacefully in hospital on November 29. Beloved husband of the late Maureen and father of Marcus and Jules. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 7 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
HALEY - November 22, of Howden-le-Wear. Jack, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Jessie, devoted dad of Judith, dear father-in-law to Conny and proud grandad to Nicky. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for Church Funds. After the church service all are welcome for refreshment and to meet with the family in The Green Tree, Howden-le-Wear.
HALL - On November 25, of E.X.P.O. Bowling Green Lane, Manfield. Lilian, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Bill and a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and nanma. Funeral Monday, December 3. Friends please meet for service in All Saint's Church, Manfield at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Church Yard.
HALL - On November 25, of E.X.P.O. Bowling Green Lane, Manfield. Lilian, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Bill and a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and nanna. Funeral arrangements later.
