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BOASE - Douglas October 22, peacefully, at Ripon. Douglas Boase aged 89 years (formerly of Longnewton), beloved husband of the late June, much loved father of Simon and Jonathan and loving grandpa of Alex and Megan. Cremation private. The Memorial Service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Longnewton on Monday, October 29 at 3.30 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Society. Plate provided at the service.
BOLSOVER - Neville (Solicitor) formerly of Stockton-on-Tees, passed away peacefully, aged 86 years in Christchurch, New Zealand, surrounded by his loving family. Messages to the Bolsover family, 39 Searells Road, Christchurch, New Zealand.
BOWMAN - October 25, of Crook, formerly of Frosterley. George Allinson, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Nancy, devoted dad of Brian, Marion, Ian and the late Laurence, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Frosterley Parish Church at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
BURTON - (Pity Me) Peacefully on October 21, aged 95 years. Sarah, dear wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Barry, Francis and Richard and also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet at St. Aidan's Parish Church, Framwellgate Moor at 1.15 p.m., Thursday, October 25 for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CAMPBELL - William Francis (Billy), died suddenly in Spain on October 24. Loving husband of Jill, devoted dad to Liam and Niall. Funeral arrangements later.
CANNING - (nee Cleminson) October 23, suddenly but peacefully, at home in Shildon (formerly of Darlington and Harro-gate). Christine, aged 82 years. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, October 30, 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request.
CLARK - James Russell Jim (Jimmy), retired Cleveland Police Officer, on October 19, after suffering from a brain tumour, passed over in the arms of his darling wife Stella and surrounded by his loving family. Funeral in All Saints' Church, Manfield (near Darlington) on Friday, October 26 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. All are welcome at the George Hotel, Piercebridge to celebrate his life after the service. Family flowers only please. There will be a plate in church for donations, if so desired, for Zoe's Place Children's Hospice. "Tight Lines Clarky". Big licks and woofs from The Bassetts.
COATES - October 20 (suddenly at home), of Dean Street, Shildon. Chris, aged 56 years, dearest son of the late Tommy and Sheila, also a dear brother of Joe, David and Soo. Cremation Friday, October 26 at Darlington following a service in the crematorium chapel at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
COXON - On October 23, suddenly in hospital. Mary, aged 94 years, formerly of Grape Lane, Crossgate, dear wife of the late Ernest, beloved mother of Maureen, John and the late William (Billy), loving grandmother of Simon and Clare, also a cherished great-grandmother of Rachael. Friends please meet for service at St. Margaret's Church, Crossgate on Wednesday, October 31 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CRUTCHLEY - October 22, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Michael, aged 63 years, of Darlington. Loving husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Lorraine and Craig, Steven and Tracey, cherished grandad to Katherine, James and Ellie. Thank you for your life and those wonderful memories. Funeral Wednesday, October 31. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
CUMMINS - On October 21, suddenly at Riverside View Care Home, formerly of White Hart Crescent, Darling-ton. Evelyn, aged 92 years, wife of the late Arthur, a dear mother of Carole and mother-in-law of John. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday October 29 at 1.45 p.m. Flowers or donations if desired for the Darlington Branch of Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DOBSON - October 24, peacefully at home, of St. Helens Auckland. Greta (nee Sowerby), aged 93 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert Stanley (Bob), a much loved mother of John Stanley, a dear mother-in-law, step-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research or British Heart Foundation.
DODSWORTH - Gertrude, aged 78 years, of Woodside, Leyburn, formerly of Constable Burton, died suddenly at home on October 23. A much loved mother, mother-in-law, gran and great-nana. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday October 31 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for the League of Friends, Friarage Hos-pital, Northallerton.
DUNSTONE - October 19, died peacefully in her sleep, of Gilesgate, Durham. Mavis, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late George (Steve) and leaves daughters Jane and Kate. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 26 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate.
DUTHIE - On October 21, peacefully at St. Andrew's Nursing Home, after a very long illness. Lin (Lindsay), aged 92 years, the village chemist in Ushaw Moor for almost 40 years, beloved husband of the late Kath and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends meet at St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor for service on Tuesday, October 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations in lieu may be given on the plate provided in church for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
EAGLETON - On October 23, suddenly in hospital. Paul, aged 43 years, of Sacriston (formerly of Durham), dear son of Frank and the late Sylvia, dear brother of Joanne. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Peter and St. John's Church, Sacriston at 11.00 a.m., Monday, October 29 for service prior to interment in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request.
ELTRINGHAM - October 25, peacefully in Archery Suite, Abbey Care Village. Irene, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bowmer, dearly loved mum of the late Pauline, mother-in-law to Don, loving nana of Phil and Kath, grandma to Kelly and Kirsty. Will friends please meet in Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 5 at 11.15 a.m.
EVANS - October 21, peacefully. Sylvia, aged 88 years, of Darlington, dearly loved aunt of Joyce, Harrison, Terry and Tom also great-aunt of Stephen, Nigel, Darren and Natalie. Funeral Tuesday October 30. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Thanks to the staff at Springfield Care Home.
FRANCIS - October 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Doreen (nee Wilkinson) aged 73 years beloved wife of the late Harry, a devoted mam of Ann, Kate and Graham, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Jeffrey and Charles, treasured nana of Stuart, Daryl, Laura and Lewis and a dearly missed sister of Elaine. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Wednesday October 31 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Sherburn Village Cemetery.
GARTLAND - Peter Thomas On October 24, peacefully at home. Peter, aged 56 years, a devoted husband of Lynne, also a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, October 31 at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
GAULT - Allan, aged 72 years, of Scotton, Catterick Garrison, died peacefully at home on October 22, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Kevin, Bryan and Catherine and a loving grandad. Funeral service and cremation private at Allan's own request. If desired, donations for Herriot Hospice Homecare may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GEE - October 22, of Holburn Close, Esh Winning. Ernest, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Madge, loving father of Avril and Mandy, a dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda, a dear brother of Dora and the late Margaret and Alice and a brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church on Monday, October 29, at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Holburn Close afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Langley Park Care Home Welfare Fund.
GILBERT - October 12, of Blagden Grove, Bishop Auckland. Holborn (Gill), aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joan, also a dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 19 at 3.30 p.m.
