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BUTTERFIELD - On Friday, June 1, peacefully at the Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle. Winifred, aged 83 years, of Strickland Well, Great Strickland, Penrith (formerly of Salutation Road, Darlington). Dearly loved wife of the late Alan and beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandma of Lilian, Stephen, John, Katharine and their children. Funeral service at St. Barnabas Church, Great Strickland on Monday, June 11 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only are requested. Donations in memory of Win may be made to North Cumbria Branch M.N.D. Associa-tion. Please gift aid the donations and send c/o F and W Green, 19 Eskin Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4DQ.
CARR - June 1 (peacefully, in St. Helen's Nursing Home), formerly of Bowburn. Mabel, aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, devoted mother of Ray, mother-in-law of Ellen, a dearly loved nana of Michael and Julie and a dear great-nana. Cremation Friday, June 8 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
CHAPMAN - On June 4, after a short illness of Browney Court Langley Park. Harry, aged 87 years, a beloved husband of the late Margaret Jane, a much missed dad of Kenneth and David, father-in-law of Joan and Margaret, grandfather to Stephen, Greg and Paula and great-grandfather to Anthony. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, June 8 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CHERRY - June 1, (peacefully), in Oakmount Nursing Home, Northallerton, (formerly of Richmond). Mary, aged 94 years. Loving mother of William Todd, mother-in-law of Olive, dearest nanna of Wendy, Jenny, Mark, Michael and great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday June 11, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Oakmount at Northallerton.
COUGHTREY - June 3, (peacefully, in hospital), of Sherburn Village, (formerly of Tow Law). George Henry, aged 82 years. Devoted husband of the late Doreen, much loved and loving dad of Ian, dear father-in-law to Kim, a proud grandad to Alex, Gareth and Hannah, also a much loved brother of Margaret, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral to take place on Friday June 8. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Village Methodist Chapel at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m and afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to, Cancer Research, c/o, Ian.
COWEN - June 3, of Shildon. Pilar Margarita (Pili), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, devoted mother of Mari-Pili and Paul, dear mother-in-law to Jurgis and Christine, a much loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her son's residence at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, June 8 for service in St John's Church, Shildon at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Town Cemetery. Will friends please meet at Church.
CULLING - Doreen (nee Bainbridge) S.R.N., S.C.M., Q.I.D.N.S, died June 1 in James Cook Hospital, loving mother of David and Elizabeth and granny of Felix. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium Friday, June 8 at 11.15 a.m. and afterwards at Thai Harbour, Hartlepool, all welcome (for directions etc. Tel. (07968) 702577. Burial of ashes at Crathorne Church, Wednesday, June 20 at 11.30 a.m. Donations to United Christian Broadcasters. Lifelong servant of the Lord.
DAKIN - May 31, (suddenly, at home), of Shotton. Peter John, aged 31 years. Loving son of June and the late Peter, much loved brother of Janet, Carole, Nerys and Natalie, precious dad of Paige, uncle of Connor, Macy and Danny and partner of Margaret. Friends and relatives please meet Friday at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton for service at 11.10 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
DEWELL - (Formerly McMillan, nee Stephenson), of Barnard Castle. Suddenly but peacefully in hospital on May 30, 2007. Jean, aged 85 years, treasured wife of the late Ron (and the late Jock McMillan), much loved sister of Grace, Betty, Norman and the late Lottie and John, dearly loved auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given in church to G.N.A.A.S. (Great North Air Ambulance Service).
DOUGLAS - May 30 (after a short illness), of Byerley Road, Shildon. Joan (nee Lewis), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Sidney, a loving mother of Lewis and a dear mother-in-law of the late Hillary, also a cherished mother-in-law to Pamela, a much loved gran of Jill and Vicki and a devoted great-gran of Cameron, Megan, Ben and Sophie. Cremation Friday, June 8 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.20 a.m. for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at Chapel. All are welcome for refreshments at Lewis' residence after the funeral.
DRURY - June 1, suddenly but peacefully at home. John Michael, aged 69 years, of Darlington, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral Friday, June 8. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Useful Vision c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
EATON - Anne Marie, aged 102 years, formerly of Reeth and West Witton, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on May 31. Beloved wife of the late Arthur and a much loved mum, gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Monday, June 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by a 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 St. Andrew's Church Funds.
EDWARDS - On May 29, peacefully at Acorn Grange, formerly of Skipton Close. Irene, aged 84 years, a beloved wife of the late William Thomas, a beloved mam of Arthur and Mary, a dear mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral Thursday June 7. Will friends please meet at 11.30 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to the Butterwick Hospice.
ELLIOTT - March 2, late of West gate and Wolsingham. Hilda Atkinson, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph Lewis Elliott, loving mother of John, Paul, Kenneth and the late Christopher. Will friends please meet for a Memorial Service in St. Andrew's Church, Westgate on Friday June 8 at 2.00 p.m.
ELLIS - George (Hoppo), aged 72 years, of Alexandra Way, Richmond, died peacefully at the Abbey Care Village, Scorton on June 1. Dearly loved husband of Roiselle, beloved son of Rose and the late Jack, very dear brother to Pauline, dearest uncle to Viv and Julie and a dear great-uncle to Lewis, Helen and Michael. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, June 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Friends of the Richmond Friary Community Hospital may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
ENTWISTLE - June 4, (in hospital), of Lonsdale, Woodburn Drive, Leyburn. John Henry, (Jack), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Stella, dearly loved father of Susan and Hilary and much loved grandad of Christian, Thomas and Naomi. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Wednesday June 13, at 1.00 p.m. followed by private committal. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
FEATONBY - Veronica (nee Dunn) Vera, aged 79 years, peacefully in Springfield Care Home, of Darlington. Dearly beloved mam of Sandra and Laura, mother-in-law of George, adored nans to all the grandchildren. Funeral Monday, June 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation.
FOSTER - On June 2 (of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon). Lawrence (Lol) aged 72 years, beloved husband of Nora, loving dad of Kevin, Carol, Brian, Bev and Claire, also a much loved son, brother, brother-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to take place on Monday, June 11 at St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.15 a.m, prior to interment in Shildon Cemetery. Friends welcome, please meet at Church. Family flowers only please.
FOWLER - May 31, peacefully, after a long illness, of Garth lands Heighington. Jean, aged 92 years, loving wife of the late Frank and a dearly loved sister of Bill and George McKinlay.
FRANCIS - May 31, of Wear View, Byers Green. Doris (nee Rowley), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Brian, James, Gillian, William, Thomas and Barry, also a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Byers Green Methodist Chapel on Friday June 8, at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow.
HARDING - Ronald William, aged 84 years, of Leyburn, formerly of West Witton, died peacefully in hospital on May 30. Dearly loved husband of Iris and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Monday, June 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by a 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 St. Andrew's Church Funds.
HARRILD - Tim, aged 37 years, of Richmond, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on May 27. Dearly loved husband of Coleen, much loved and fantastic dad of Jack, loving son of Keith and Barbara, very special brother to Sam and Nic, beloved grandson of Doris and the late Bert, dearest son-in-law to Sheila and Bert, dear brother-in-law to Peter and Mark, Elise and Keith and a brilliant uncle to George and Charlotte, Alex, David and Jason. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, June 8 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HARRISON - On June 4, peacefully in hospital, of North Lodge Terrace, Darlington. Mary Elizabeth (nee Wells), on her 90th Birthday, beloved wife of the late Bert, dearly loved mam to Dennis, Veronica, Stephen and Jack, a much loved mother-in-law to Daisy, also a devoted grandma of David, Darren, Richard, Jonathan and Sandra, special great-grandma to Daniel and Sian, also a dear sister and aunty. Funeral Monday, June 11. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery, Darlington.
