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WILSON September 20, suddenly, of Newfield. Connie, aged 80 years, devoted wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Ann, Freda, Jacqueline, Stephen, Sheila and Gerald, a dear mother-in-law, much loved nana and great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, September 25 at 10.30 a.m.
WILSON September 22, peacefully at home, Bishop Auckland. June, aged 63 years, devoted wife of Joe, much loved mam of Elaine and the late Paul, dear mother-in-law to Norman and Donna, also a loving nana to Andrew, Lindsay, Joann, Richard and Scott. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, followed by cremation at Durham.
WOOD LOVE HUNTER September 24, in Bishop Auckland Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, formerly of Blythe Avenue, St. Helens Auckland. Harry, aged 80 years, loving husband of Doris, a loving father of Brenda, David and the late Kathleen, also a much loved and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence at 10.50 a.m. on Monday, September 29 for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
WOOD September 24 (peacefully in the loving care of Howlish Hall Nursing Home, Coundon), late of Escombe. John Emmerson (Jack), aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Sarah (Sally), also a much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Would family and friends please meet at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday October 1 for service in The Saxon Church, Escombe followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Howlish Hall Nursing Home.
WRAGG (Crook) September 22 (suddenly, at home). Margaret, aged 66 years. Beloved daughter of the late Alex and Edith, a loving sister of Tom and the late Mary, George, Bessie and Fred, also a much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet at 2.40 p.m. on Tuesday September 30 for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to, Cancer Research c/o, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
ASHTON September 25. Ernest, aged 78 years, of Chester-le-Street. Beloved husband of Florence, much loved father of Peter, father-in-law of Gillian, also a dear grandad of Conrad. Will friends please meet for service in Spennymoor Independent Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.30 p.m., to be followed by interment in Tudhoe Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be made to the National Kidney Research Fund, 30 High Street West, Wallsend.
ATKINSON September 26. Dorothy May, in her 98th year, dearly loved wife of the late Stanley and mother of Peter. A much loved lady. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Brignall on Thursday, October 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
BAILEY On September 23, of Darlington. Edith, aged 79 years, a loving wife to George, a loving mother and nannie, loving sister, auntie and great-auntie. Will be sadly missed by all. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 2 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only, by request. Donations may be given to the I.T.U. Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital, if so desired.
BANKS September 29, of Ashley House, Deaf Hill (late of Wheatley Hill). John, aged 97 years, beloved husband of the late Mollie, a very dear father of Marjorie, Rita and the late Dorothy, dear father-in-law, a much loved grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Cortege leaving daughter Marjorie's residence, Hillsyde Crescent, Thornley. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service on Monday, October 6 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only, by request.
BANKS Kathleen, aged 87 years, of Darlington. On October 1, peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, much loved by family and friends. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Shaftesbury Society or St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
BARKAS September 29 (suddenly at home), of Dent Street, Bishop Auckland. Lilian, aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Keith, a devoted mother of Alan and Lilian, mother-in-law to Ann and Dennis, also a much loved grandmother to Keith, Deborah, David and Paul. Will friends please meet at 12.45 p.m. on Tuesday October 7 for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BARKESS September 29, after a long illness bravely borne, of Framwellgate Moor (formerly of The Victoria Bridge and The Queens Head). George, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of 57 years to Alice, loving father of Vera and Susan, father-in-law of Paul and a dear brother-in-law of Ena. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church on Monday, October 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers for Ward 4 Coronary Care Amenities Fund, may be sent to N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Pity Me afterwards.
BARTON September 30 (peacefully at home), of Wayside, Grinton. Bill, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jennie, very dear dad of Pat, much loved father-in-law of Don, loving grandad of Daniel, Yvonne and Phil and beloved great-grandad of Hannah and Penny. Funeral service to be held at Reeth Methodist Chapel tomorrow Saturday, October 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Grinton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Bill may be given for the Great North Air Ambulance Service for which a plate will be present at the service. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
BAXTER On October 2 (at home), of Cambridgeshire Drive, Belmont. Donald, beloved husband of Elizabeth, devoted father of Keith, Alexander and Simon. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Lawrence Church, Pittington on Monday, October 6 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Pittington Cemetery.
BEAMSON Framwellgate Moor September 30 (peace fully). Julia Annie, aged 84 years, a loving wife of the late William, devoted mam of William, Jean and Colin, a much loved partner of Cyril, a wonderful mother -in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Monday October 6, at 3.00 p.m., prior to cremation.
BEARPARK September 30 (peacefully after a short illness). George, aged 85 years, of Northallerton (formerly of Harrogate). Beloved husband of Tessa and father of John and Helen, a much loved father-in-law of Adam and Beryl. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, October 7 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
BOWE (nee Knowles) September 29, suddenly in hospital, of Bedale. Carolyn Margaret, aged 48 years, dearly loved wife of David, a devoted mum of Michelle, Sarah, Stephen, Helen and grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary and St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Aiskew on Friday, October 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Crakehall Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
BROMLEY October 1, of 25 The Cotswolds, Chilton. John George, aged 60 years, dearly loved wife of Glenis and dear dad of Linda, Kathleen and Stephen and a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence at 10.50 a.m. on Tuesday October 7 for service in St. Aidan's Church at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers please to, The MARA Unit and ward 3 Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BROWN October 1 (suddenly), of West View, Lymington, Esh Winning. Terry, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, much loved dad of Colin, father-in-law of Diane and loving granda of Rachel and Michael and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 8 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers for the National Canine Defence League may be given after the service. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
BROWNE October 1, peacefully at Crosshill Nursing Home, Stanhope, (formerly of Ireshopeburn). Claude Alexander in his 104th year, dearly beloved husband of the late Ivy, a dearly loved father of Mavis, Michael, David and Richard and a dear father-in-law. Funeral private.
BURRILL October 1, suddenly at home, of Snape (Burrill Brothers Haulage). Robert Vincent, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Doris, dear father and father-in-law of Susan, Trevor, Kevin and Jill, devoted grandad of Daniel, Ben, Oliver, Robert, Thomas and Sam, also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service to be held at Snape Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Snape Methodist Church and Snape Primary School.
CAMPBELL September 30, of Bishop Auckland. Robert Leslie (Les), aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Dolly, much loved dad of Ann, Joseph, Irene and Robert, father-in-law to Tony, very dear grandad of Kathleen, Susan and Nicola, also a dearest great-granda and beloved brother of Billy. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, to be followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
CLEARY October 1, of Durham Road, Spennymoor. Winifred, aged 88 years, a dearly loved sister of the late Vera, Peter and Cecilia, a loving aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Tuesday, October 7 for a Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon followed by burial at York Hill Cemetery. R.I.P.
CLENDENNING September 24 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darlington. Ann, aged 59 years, dearly loved wife of Eddie and loving mother of Sean and Andrew, a devoted grandma to Caitlin. Funeral Friday, October 3. Will friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
COLTMAN September 28, suddenly, of Selby Close, St. Helens, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Witton Park). Bob, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of Florrie, dearly loved father of Mary and Linda, a dear father-in-law of Graham and Jim, also dearest granda to Lyndsey, Andrew and Michael. Private cremation at Durham following a service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park on Friday, October 3 at 9.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
COULTHARD Peacefully at Penrith Hospital on September 30. Margaret, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph William, formerly of Cotegarth, Winton. Funeral service at Winton United Church on Monday, October 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Lancaster. Family flowers only.
COWARD Gwen Died peacefully in Bedford on September 29, 2003, late of Newton Hall, Durham. Widow of Percy and much loved mother of Eileen and Jen, grandma of Charlotte and Nick. Cremation to take place in Bedford. Remembrance service to take place in Durham at a later date.
COWPERTHWAITE September 30. Late of Darlington and Wingate. Arthur, a dearly loved and loving husband of Nancy (nee Blakemore), father of Joan, Colin and their families, brother and brother-in-law of Irene and Tom Bird.
CRABTREE October 2 (peacefully, after a long illness). Lesley Joan (nee Draper), aged 57 years of Northallerton. Much loved wife of Trevor and dearly loved mother of Teresa and John. Funeral service to be held at The New Life Baptist Church, Northallerton on Wednesday October 8, at 1.15 p.m.
CROFT On September 20, peacefully in Leeming Garth, of Northallerton, formerly of Harrogate and York. Elizabeth Joan, aged 68 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Harold and Hetty. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Northallerton 2.00 p.m. Friday, October 3, followed by interment.
CROWE September 25, at home, of Heighington. Terry Michael, dearly loved husband of Margaret and a much loved son, father and grandfather. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at church for Cancer Research U.K. and St. Michael's Church Funds.
DALTON September 30, of 29 Ashcroft, Stanhope. Shaun, aged 44 years, a dear dad of Marc, a dearly loved son of Bobby and Moira and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Friday, October 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for M.S. and the Weardale Hospital.
DAVISON September 27 (after a short illness), of Rennie Street, Ferryhill. Joan, aged 66 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, dearest mam of Ruth and Bill, also dear grandma and sister. Service to be held at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday at 10.00 a.m. Friends are invited for refreshments after the service to The Grange, Hackworth Terrace.
DAWKINS September 29, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. John Valentine (Val), beloved husband of the late Helen, dearly loved father of Helen and Paul. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church, Bedale on Friday, October 3 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
EYRE September 27 (peace fully, after a long illness). Harry, aged 79 years of Northallerton. Beloved brother of George. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday October 2, at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
