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GALLANTREE On September 19, in hospital, of 41 Eastern Avenue, Langley Park. Joan, aged 62 years, a loving mother and grandmother. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, September 26 at 9.45 a.m., cremation to follow.
GAMBLE September 22 (peace fully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Spenny moor). Sylvia, beloved wife of Don, a loving sister of Lila and Ernie, also a dear auntie. Will friends please meet for service at The Christian Life Centre, Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday September 30, at 1.30 p.m. followed by private cremation.
GIBSON September 24, suddenly at home, of Lilac Road, Chilton Lane. Stephen (Steve), aged 82 years, much loved brother and uncle. Service in Ferryhill Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. on Wed-nesday, October 1, followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Would friends please meet at church.
GILL On September 19, suddenly in hospital, of Grinstead Way, Carrville, Durham. Jennie, aged 72 years (nee Treloar), beloved wife of Arthur, mother of Carole, Malcolm and David, also a dear grandma. Friends please meet for service at Carrville Methodist Chapel on Thursday, September 25 at 12.15 p.m., cremation to follow.
GILLHAM September 19 (peace fully, in hospital), of St. Pauls Gardens, Spennymoor (formerly of Kirk Merrington). Frances Isabella (nee Wood rough), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late George Edwin, a dearly loved mam of George and Keith, a loving mother-in-law of Carol and Catherine and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet in Kirk Merrington Methodist Chapel Thursday for a service at 10.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for University Hospital of North Durham ward 1, c/o, George Gillham, 8 Glaisdale, Spennymoor.
GRANEY September 20, suddenly in hospital, of East Lea, Thornley. William Ian, aged 50 years, a loving husband of Sheila (nee Smith), stepfather of Timmy and Eric, also a dearest son of William and the late Jenny, dear brother of Terry, Freddie and Maureen, also a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence, Tuesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. On whose soul Sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
GRIFFITHS September 21 (peacefully at home, after a long battle with cancer), of Newton Aycliffe. Eileen Jean, aged 50 years, dearly loved wife of Jim, dear mam of Donna, Darren and Penny, a devoted nana of Reece, Callum, Grant and Ryan, loving daughter of Dorothy Tidyman. She will be sadly missed by all her brothers and sisters. Also a beloved sister-in-law and aunt of Joan, Dave and family. Funeral Monday, September 29. Would friends please meet for service 3.00 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RX. Eileen Jean, beloved sister and friend, aunt and great-aunt of Caroline and Dave, Tracy, Elizabeth, Tony, Liam, George and Isobel. The angels came and took you too soon and you will be sadly missed.
HALL September 26, peacefully at home, Fir Tree, Crook. Joan (Jennie), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Cooper William (Bill), dearly loved mum of Margaret, dear mother-in-law to Ken, also a loving grandma of Jennifer and Caroline. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Church Funds and the Marie Curie Nurses.
HAMMOND Rose (nee Priestley), of Front Street, Cockfield, formerly of Evenwood, passed peacefully away on September 22. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, loving mam of Graham and Gail, mother-in-law of Christine and Andrew, devoted gran of Michelle, Paul and Kim. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 26 at 9.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for the Stroke Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, may be given at the crematorium chapel.
HOBSON Susan, aged 46 years, of Spennymoor (formerly of Ramshaw), peacefully in hospital on September 17. Adored mam of Steven, dearly loved daughter of Tom and the late Joyce, loving step-daughter of Betty and step-sister of Denise. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Thursday, September 25 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for the Critical Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, may be sent to E. Wilkinson and Son, Funeral Directors, c/o 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle. Co. Durham. DL12 8BJ.
HODGSON September 20. Arthur of Darlington, aged 92 years, a loving father of Brenda, Betty, Kenneth and Douglas, much loved father-in-law and grandfather. Will friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington on Thursday September 25 at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in The North Cemetery, Darlington.
HOLMES (Bell) September 24, peacefully in hospital, of Garburn Place, Newton Aycliffe. Cicely (nee Walker), dear wife of Frederick and the late Albert, a loving mam of Graham and Janice, mother-in-law of Julie and Simon and devoted nan of Andrew, Victoria and Stephanie, also a loving sister of Audrey. Funeral Wednesday, October 1. Will friends please meet for service 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
HUGHES September 25 (suddenly in hospital), of Yiewsley Drive, Darlington. Vince, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Maude, dear dad of Alan, brother of Frank and a dear uncle. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
ISLES September 20, of Chestnut Grove, Ushaw Moor. Derek Michael, aged 72 years, dear father of Derek, Paul and Julie and a loving brother of Elsie, Margaret and Tony. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Friday, September 26 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given at church for University Hospital Cardiac Unit. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord. R.I.P.
JOHNSON On September 21. Clive, aged 73 years, of Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington, peacefully after a long illness. Loving husband of 52 years to Irene, dear father of Valerie and the late Denise, father-in-law to Mike and David, a loving grandad of Scott, Michelle, Gemma, Kimberley, great-grandad of Bethany and Alfie, a dear brother to Stuart and the late Bob and a loving brother-in-law. Rest in Peace until we meet again. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 26 at 9.15 a.m., prior to cremation.
JOHNSON September 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Falmer Road, Darlington. Kenneth, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of June, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral Wednesday, October 1. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Leukaemia Research, a donation can be made at the crematorium chapel.
JOHNSON September 24, peacefully in hospital, of 24 Central Avenue, Meadowfield. Pep, aged 83 years, a dearly loved husband of Lily and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Cortege to leave residence on Monday, September 29 at 11.15 a.m., for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service. Bus provided.
KELLEY September 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of 8 The Grove, Chilton. John, aged 82 years, a dearly loved husband of Elsie, a dear brother of Betty, a loving brother-in-law of Betty and a much loved uncle and great-uncle, who will be sadly missed by all. Would friends please meet in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton Tuesday, for a Requiem Mass at 10.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to "Diabetes U.K.", Sterling House, 22 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington, DL1 1GB. R.I.P.
LAMB September 23, of Elvet Close, West Cornforth. George, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Catherine, much adored dad of Gillian, Marion and Maureen, devoted grandad of Mark, Craig, Sophie, Adam and Stuart, also a dear great-granda of Chloe, Ethan and Franca. Service on Tuesday at 12 noon at Durham Crematorium.
LEE Joseph September 22, with great dignity and courage, of 65 Bruce Glasier Terrace, Shotton. Joe, aged 67 years, dearly beloved husband of Madge, loving father of Joe and Amanda and step-father of Lorraine and Graham, a dear father-in-law and a treasured and devoted grandad and also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for Cancer Research.
LEWIS Len, aged 75 years, of Olav Road, Richmond, died peacefully at The Friary Hospital on September 22, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved husband and best friend of Pauline, much loved dad of Viv and Julie, dearly loved grandad of Lewis, Helen and Michael, brother to John and Arthur and the late Cyril and Clive, dear brother-in-law to Nora and Daphne and best friend to Holly. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, Victoria House, Queens Road, Richmond or alternatively they may be given at The Comrades Club following the service.
LEYLAND Martin Late of Trimdon and Wingate, passed away peacefully after a long illness at home, in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire on September 23, 2003. Beloved husband of Dorothy and a good friend to many; Martin will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Cortege to St. Mary and St. Modwen's Catholic Church, Guild Street, Burton on Sunday, September 28 at 7.30 p.m. Funeral Monday, Requiem Mass 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in his memory may be sent to "Burton Hospitals League of Friends" for use in I.T.U., c/o Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton upon Trent, Stafford-shire, DE14 2LX. Tel. (01283) 562299. Requiescat in Pace
LOWTHER Framwellgate Moor Suddenly on September 21, aged 39 years. David, a much loved husband of Ruth and loving dad to Reece and Ella and stepdad to Robbie. A devoted son of Ethel and brother of Gordon and Dawn. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 26 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation. By request, family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent to Macmillan Nurses Fund.
MADDISON September 25, suddenly at home, Hunwick, Bishop Auckland. Bessie, aged 82 years, a dearly loved aunt to Michael, Lyn, Andrew, Paul and all families. Cortege will leave her residence at 11.05 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Durham. Loved and remembered always.
McCONKEY September 15 (suddenly in Portugal), of Linburn Drive, Bishop Auckland. John, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of Jill, loving dad of Caroline, devoted grandad of Daniel, Peter and Laura. Sweet Jesus up above, please give Grandad all our love. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, September 30 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Coronary Care, Freemans Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN.
McLACHLAN Robin Stewart, died tragically (aged 32 years) on Friday, September 12. Loving husband of Jillian, devoted father of Heather. Funeral to be held at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations are only being accepted by G. Brownless and Son, Funeral Directors, Green Close, Park Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8NN, in aid of those who helped Robin, the Air Ambulance, SPARKS and Head Trauma Unit. Friends please meet at church.
McLOUGHLIN Martin (Glockers) Tragically taken doing what he loved. Gone but never forgotten. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace mate. Jonny, Louise and all your friends.
McVAY September 25 (peacefully, in hospital). Margaret, aged 80 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late James, a loving mother, also a cherished nana and a much loved great-nan. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 1 at 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the chapel.
MILEY September 20 (suddenly, at home), of Frank Street, Gilesgate. Peter, aged 51 years, a dear husband of Rose, dearly loved father of Neil, Lisa and Peter, granda and brother. Friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Wednesday October 1, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. Refreshments afterwards at The Tavern, Gilesgate. Do not stand by my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sun light on ripened grain, I am the gentle Autumn rain, when you awake in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the soft starshine at night, do not stand by my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
MILLINGTON September 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Caroline, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Bobbie, much loved mam of Tommy, Martin and the late Carol, a mother-in-law of Barbara, Lilian and Tom, also a devoted grandma, great-grandma and great -great - grandma. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Any floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Oakcliffe Cottage, MacMillan Road, Newton Aycliffe. Tel. (01325) 300510 (before 10.30 a.m.).
MITCHISON September 21, peacefully in hospital, of Walton Terrace, Wingate. Irene, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mother of Pat and the late Carol, dearest mother-in-law of Dennis and a much loved grandma of Laura and Alexandra, also a loving sister and sister-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Thursday 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 10.20 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
NAYLOR On September 16, died peacefully in the Friarage Hospital. Grace, aged 101 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Harry and beloved mother of Brian. Funeral service to be held in St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, September 25 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be given to Benkhill Lodge Amenity Fund.
NEAL September 24 (sudd-enly), of The Green, Bishop Middleham. Alan (Abby), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Chris and Arthur, dear father-in-law of Martha and also dear grandad of Christopher and Arthur. Service on Wednesday at 9.45 a.m. in Ferryhill Methodist Chapel, followed by cremation at Durham.
NEVISON September 23 (suddenly but peacefully, in hospital), of 10 Neville Close, Spennymoor (formerly of Kelloe). Alan, aged 72 years, a dearly loved husband of Brenda, a loving dad of Karen and father-in-law of Paul, a devoted and loving grandad of Jordan and a dear brother of Norma and Joe. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium tomorrow Friday, for a service and committal at 9.00 a.m.
NOBLE September 22, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Stanwick St. John Gardens. James, aged 94 years, a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for the Leukaemia Research Fund.
