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BLACKETT - May 12, of Coundon. Kenneth (Ken), aged 70 years, devoted son of Margaret Ann (Peggy) and the late Thomas, dearly loved brother of Jean, brother-in-law to Tom, much loved uncle of Diane, also a dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given c/o the family for Cancer Research.
BOLAM - May 17 (peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne), of Kirk Merring-ton, formerly of Willing-ton. Donald (Don), aged 66 years, deeply devoted husband of Brenda, a dearly loved dad of Lisa and Brendon, a loving father-in-law of Julie, a very much loved grandaddy, beloved son-in-law and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington Thursday for a service at 10.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BOLTON - May 14 (in hospital), of Ferryhill. Reginald, aged 77 years, much loved uncle of Alan, Christine, Jean, George, Eric and Leslie. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 23 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to the R.N.I.B. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
BOURN - Lily Bourn, of Woodside Drive, Darlington, died peacefully on May 15 at Stanton Hall Nursing Home. Dearly loved sister of Marie Bourn and twin sister of the late Dorothy Pidsley and of brothers James and Harry Bourn. Funeral Wednesday, May 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BOYD - Edward (Ted) passed away May 4 in Sydney, Australia, father of William, a loving grandad and beloved brother of the late Bill Boyd.
BRICE - Suddenly at home on May 9, Eleanor Brice (nee Wilson), aged 70 years, of Carrville. Devoted wife of the late Doug, much loved mam of Linda, Alan, Ian and their families and will be sadly missed by all. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 15. Friends please meet for service at Carrville Methodist Chapel at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes welcome or donations may be sent to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
BROWN - Gwen, aged 85 years, peacefully on May 15 at The Terrace Care Home, Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Martin Brown and a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, May 23 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BROWN - May 13, in Sunderland Royal Hospital, of Belmont. Geoffrey Alan, aged 38 years, beloved son of Freda and the late Alan and brother of Alison. Would friends please meet for service at Carrville Methodist Church on Friday, May 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Houghton-le-Spring Cemetery.
BROWN - On May 13, peacefully in hospital, of Oak Lodge Care Home, Darlington, formerly of Lowson Street, Darlington. Irene beloved wife of the late Victor Frederick, also a loving mam, nannie and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, May 17. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BURRELL - May 16, of Bishop Auckland. Jonathan (Jonty), aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Irene (Rene), dearly loved father of Allan, Irene and Keith, dear father-in-law to Joan, Thomas and Sue, a very dear grandfather to Jane, John, Sarah and Keith, loving great-grandfather of Toby, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23.
BUTTERWICK - John, aged 73 years, of Romanby, died on May 11 peacefully in hospital, after a long illness. Devoted husband of Anne, loving father of Sarah and Jonathan, loving father-in-law of Emma, Paul and Paula, proud grandad of Charlotte, Jack, Ellie, Jessica, Libby, Sam and Hannah, a dear brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Romanby Parish Church on Monday, May 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Rutson Rehabilitation Unit.
CARLING - On May 13, peacefully at home, of Thornton Watlass. Audrey, aged 70 years, beloved wife of Brian, loving mother and mother-in-law of Neil and Lynn and dear grandma of Charlotte. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Saturday, May 19 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Herriot Hospice Home Care.
CARR - (High Pittington) On May 14, peacefully, at home. Violet (nee Hopper), aged 81 years, devoted wife of George, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Monday, May 21. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 pm Never to be forgotten
CHURLISH - Suddenly in hospital on May 10, of Trimdon Grange. Desmond (Des), aged 60 years, dearly loved dad of David and Mark and their partners, cherished granda, very much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Alban's Church on Friday, May 18 at 11.00 a.m., to be followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for the D.L.I. Association, Horden Peterlee Branch, c/o Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846. 'Loved for every second of every minute of every day.'
CLOSE - May 11, suddenly at his home, at Masham. Christopher (Chris), aged 67 years, the much loved father of Beverley and Tracey, father-in-law of Paul and Colin, dear son of Lily and a treasured grandad of Daniel, Catherine and Matthew. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Friday, May 18 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations may be left at the service for Cancer Research and Church Funds.
COOK - May 10, of Bishop Auckland. Elizabeth Jean (nee Thompson), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, devoted mam of Tommy, Jeannie, Christine and the late Angie, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving gran, nana and great-gran, also dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, followed by interment in the churchyard.
COOPER - May 12, (after a short illness), of Neville Close, Spennymoor. Agnes Annie, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of John, a dearly loved mam of Agnes, Mary and Paul, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved grandma and great-grandma and a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Thursday for a service at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. R.I.P.
CORRIGAN - On May 11, in hospital, following a short illness. Michael, aged 78 years, of Gilesgate, a loving husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Ann, Michael, Jimmy, Elizabeth and June, a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral to take place Tomorrow, Thursday, May 17. Will friends please meet for Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Sherburn Village Cemetery.
CRAWLEY - May 4, (in hospital), of Springfield Care Home, Darlington. Mary Ann, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric and sister of the late Kathleen. Funeral Friday may 18. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Larchfield Street, Darlington, prior to burial in The West Cemetery. Flowers if desired may be sent to, Co-operative funeral Care, Darlington.
CURRY - May 10 (peacefully in hospital), of Paragon Street, Stanhope. Elsie, aged 88 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Tommy, a dearly loved mother of Margaret, also a dearest grandma of Mark, Richard and Janneke and Adrienne and Alan, a much loved great-nana of Liam. Cremation Monday, May 21 at Durham, following a service in the Methodist Chapel, Stanhope at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at chapel for the Urology Association.
DAVISON - May 15 (peacefully), of Sherburn Road, Durham. John, aged 74 years. Dearly loved uncle of Andrew, Linda, Michael, Peter, Michelle, Joanne and their families, brother of Thomas, Margaret, Peter and Billy. John will be lovingly remembered. Service to take place at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 24, at 2.00 p.m.
DOBSON - May 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Spenny-moor. Grace (nee Ward), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late George Foster, a dearly loved mam of George, Sylvia, Kathleen and Alan, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma and a dear sister. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m. Will be sadly missed by all. Goodnight and God Bless.
DUNNING - May 14, (peacefully, in hospital), of Thirsk. Eric, aged 74 years. A dear dad of Simon and Matt. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday May 23, at 11.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at the church.