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WOODHOUSE - William Gordon (Bill), aged 81 years, formerly of Priory Villas, Richmond died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn on September 9, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Jill and son-in-law Bill and a devoted and loving grandpa of David (and Cara), Wendy (and Dave). Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, September 17 at 2.00 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 Richmond Methodist Church and Brentwood Lodge.
WOODS - Florence (nee Grim-stone) aged 70 years on September 6 in Australia formerly of Hunwick. Wife of the late Walter, loving mam to Carole and John, loving sister of Doreen and a dear aunt. Rest in peace.
YATES - September 11, suddenly at home, of West Cornforth. John, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Marion, loving dad of David and also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service on Wednesday, September 19 at 9.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to individual's chosen charity.
YETMAN - William (Bill) On September 9, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital. Bill, aged 73 years, of Sedgefield, formerly of Peterlee, a dearly loved husband of Isobel, much loved dad of Stuart, Robert and Craig, father-in-law of Julie, Elaine and Vivien, also a dear and devoted grandad of Jack and Harry. Service and cremation to take place on Tuesday, September 18 at the Crematorium Chapel, Durham at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
YOUNG - September 8 (peacefully at home, in Darlington). Raymond (Ray), aged 63 years, a beloved husband of Maggie, loving step-dad of Ada and Stuart, a much loved grandad of Andrew and also a dear friend of June and Kenny. Will friends please meet for service at St. Columbas Church, Clifton Road, Darlington on Thursday, September 13 at 3.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
ARCHER - Clarence Ernie, died peacefully on September 4, 2007, aged 87 years, a loving husband of the late Mamie, a loving father of Bill, father-in-law of Joan. He will be sadly missed by all his family. The funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 10 at 11.15 a.m.
ARMSTRONG - (Sherburn Village) Suddenly on August 30. Billy (Willie), aged 81 years, devoted husband of Molly, much loved dad of Kenneth, Alan and Muriel, father-in-law of Viv, Julie and Barry, also treasured grandad to Joanne, Matthew and Thomas. Funeral to take place on Thursday, September 6. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment.
ASCOUGH - September 2, peacefully at Stanton Hall Care Home, Darlington. Jane, aged 105 years, beloved wife of the late Bert, loving mam to Patricia, Marlene and the late Pam, also a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, September 7. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
AYTON - September 4, peacefully at home with his family, of Quarry Head Lane, Durham. John, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Valerie, loving father of Alex, John, Robert and Alison, also a dear brother of May and devoted grandfather. Friends please meet for service at the United Reformed Church, Waddington Street, Durham on Monday, September 10 at 11.45 am, followed by private interment at South Road Cemetery, Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Waddington Street United Reformed Church c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
BELL - September 2, suddenly at home, of Trimdon Colliery. Anne (nee Athey), aged 87 years, loving wife of the late George, a much loved mam of Chris, Jean and the late Alan, a loving nana and great-gran and a beloved sister of Betty. Funeral service to take place on Friday, September 7. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent to the Butterwick Children's Hospice, Stockton.
BELL - (nee Renwick) August 28, peacefully but unexpectedly in hospital, of Flora Avenue, Darlington. Helena, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Linda and Simon and loving gran of Adam, Matthew, Jamie, Joanna and Sam. Funeral Friday, September 7. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BELL - On August 30, 2007, peacefully in hospital, of Spen Street, Stanley. Jennie, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mother of Julie and Tim, loving nanna to Madeleine. To be received into St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Stanley on Thursday, September 6 at 3.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, September 7 at 9.30 a.m., to be followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu to the Alzheimer's Disease Society, Springwell House, Wellway, Morpeth. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Queen Street, Amble. Tel. (01665) 710437. Rest in Peace
BENNETT - September 2, (peacefully, in hospital). Susannah, (Susie), aged 92 years. Formerly of Spenny moor. A loving mam, gran, great-gran and sister. Funeral Monday September 10. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
BENNISON - Hugh Hugh, aged 83 years, formerly of Ben-Haven, Scorton. (Prior to his retirement he was a Charge Nurse at the former St. John of God Hospital, Scorton), passed away peacefully and with dignity on Sunday, September 2 at Richmond House, following a long illness. Dearly loved son of the late Frederick and Lily Bennison, much loved brother of Basil and Arthur and the late Hilda, Freda, Howard, Rhoda and Marjorie, dearly loved uncle of Anthea, Joan and Ann and also to his relatives in Australia. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Tuesday, September 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Scorton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Richmond House Residents' Comforts Fund.
BIRD - September 4, at West View, Meadowfield. Elsie, aged 72 years. Dearly beloved wife of Robert and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and sister. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Monday September 10, 10.45 a.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given for Cancer Research.
BLANCHARD - On August 27, peacefully in Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington. Isabella (Bella). Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday September 11 at 1.15 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to St. Herbert's Church (Plate at the Crematorium).
BRAKEWELL - Mary Evelyn Wife of George William, mother to Colin and Tom. Died peacefully, Tuesday, September 4, aged 96 years. Service to take place in Wilford Crematorium, Notting- ham, Friday, September 14, 2.00 p.m. Flowers to, Co-op Funeral Directors, 69 Gedling Road, Carlton, Notts, by 12.00 noon.
BRAND - Harold August 31, (suddenly, at home). Harold, aged 62 years, of Yarm. Dearly loved husband of the late Susan, (nee Leybourne), dearest son of the late Laura and Stan, dear brother of Olga, dear brother-in-law of Trish and Eddie and uncle of Graham and Geraldine. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium Friday September 7, at 11.30 a.m, (St. Bede's Chapel). Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, Cancer Research Fund, c/o, The Manager, Nat West Bank, 123 High Street, Stockton.
CARTWRIGHT - Marjorie Died September 1 (at home, after a long illness bravely borne). Dearly loved wife of Stan, much loved mam of Robert and Anne, loving nana of Carla and Nina, Martin and great-grandson Hayden. Please meet at crematorium 11.15 a.m. on Friday, September 7. Family flowers only. Donations may be made at the service for St. Teresa's Hospice.
COLLEDGE - September 1, peacefully, in North Tees Hospital. Esther (formerly Lumb), aged 87 years, of Trimdon Station, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, September 11. Would friends please meet 2.00 pm for service at Durham Crematorium.
COOK - On September 3, of Ferryhill. Margaret, aged 67 years, a dearly loved niece and a great friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Methodist Chapel, Spennymoor on Thursday, September 13 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. Will be sadly missed
COPELAND - September 1, suddenly, of Shildon. Jack, aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Madge), much loved dad of Catherine and Jacqueline, dear father-in-law of Eddie and Kenny, also grandfather of Paula, Stephen and Susan and great-grandfather to Hannah Grace, also beloved friend and companion of Pearl. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m on Thursday, September 6. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Great North Air Ambulance.
COPPING - August 31, suddenly after a short illness. Jean, aged 76 years, of Howden-le-Wear. Wife, then good friend of the late Ernie, devoted mam of Susan and John, dear mother-in-law to Jeff and Paula, much loved and loving nana of Jeffrey and Paul, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, September 7, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
