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DURNALL - May 12, peacefully, after a long illness. Verna (nee White), aged 68 years, a darling mam of Kay and Alison, mother-in-law of David, grand-ma of Hannah and Katy, a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral service to take place on Friday, May 18. Friends please meet at Sedgefield Methodist Church at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
ELLSWORTH - May 9, suddenly but peacefully at home in Shildon. Pat (nee Stairmond), aged 66 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, also a much loved mam, mother-in-law and nana. Will friends please meet for service today, Monday, May 14 at 9.10 a.m. in St. John's Church, Shildon, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
ESCREET - On May 15, of Crossgate Moor, Durham. Chris, dearly loved husband of Alison, devoted dad to Kate and Beth, much loved son of Joan, a dear brother to Paul, Clive, Nigel, Jonathon and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, May 23 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Chapel View Greenfield Burial Site, Rowley, Consett. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Tees Esk and Wear Valley Trust (County Hospital), may be given after the service or sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LD. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor, Durham afterwards.
FAWCETT - Darlington May 6, (at home in Blackwell). Betty, (nee Wrightson), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, (Bobby). She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday May 18. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church, 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in The West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Any enquiries or donations in lieu of flowers in aid of Elm Ridge Methodist Church may be sent to, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. A plate will also be provided in church.
FIELDING - Olga, aged 74 years of Toft Hill (formerly of Royton, Lancashire), died peacefully in hospital on May 14. A much loved sister of Marie, dear sister-in-law of David, also a dear auntie of Daniel and Katherine. Funeral service at Etherley Methodist Church on Tuesday May 22, at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the church for Church Funds and The Great North Air Ambulance.
GIBSON - May 16, of Bishop Auckland. Lena, aged 93 years, beloved wife of Arthur, devoted mam of Janet, a dear mother-in-law to Malcolm. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.10 p.m. on Monday, May 21, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Church Organ Fund.
GOODWIN - Clive, aged 63 years, suddenly at home, in Richmond on May 11. Dearly loved husband of Helga, step-father of Gordon, Gerry and Glenn, very loved brother of Pam, brother-in-law Barry and dearly loved uncle of Kim, David and John. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday, May 22 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
GROARK - Peter Died suddenly at home, May 15, of Stockton, aged 39 years. Beloved husband of Kay, son of Patrick and Anne, brother of Jayne, brother-in-law of Nick, uncle to Rebecca and Lauren. Funeral Wednesday May 23, 1.00 p.m. at St. Bede's Crematorium, Middlesbrough. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent to, Cancer Research.
HAHN - May 12, peacefully at home, of Darlington. Norman, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved father of Ian, dear father-in-law of Susan, loving grandad of Simon and Michael, a dear brother of Dennis, Ronnie, Sylvie, June, Margaret, Sybil, George, Beryl and the late Renee and a loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday, May 21. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HALFORD - May 14, passed over tranquilly in hospital. Graham, aged 58 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Loving dad to Ian, Joy, David and Daniel, father-in-law to Cath, adored grandad to Connor, Lucy, Emily, Caitlin and Joseph, dear brother of Rita and husband Jim, dear uncle to Jamie, Julie, Andrew and Laura. Funeral Tuesday May 22. Would friends please meet for service at 12.45 p.m. St. Claire's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington. All friends are welcome to join us for refreshments at The British Legion Club, Newton Aycliffe at Graham's request. No flowers please. Any donations may be sent to, Great North Air Ambulance.
HALFORD - May 14, passed over tranquilly in hospital. Graham, aged 58 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Loving dad to Ian, Joy, David and Daniel, father-in-law to Cath, adored grandad to Connor, Lucy, Emily, Caitlain and Joseph, dear brother of Rita and husband Jim, dear uncle to Jamie, Julie, Andrew and Laura. Funeral Tuesday May 22. Would friends please meet for service at 12.45 p.m. St. Claire's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington. All friends are welcome to join us for refreshments at The British Legion Club, Newton Aycliffe at Graham's request. No flowers please. Any donations may be sent to, Great North Air Ambulance.
HALL - On May 13, suddenly, at Kingsway Nursing Home Langley Park, formerly of West Rainton. Mary, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a much missed mam of John and daughter-in-law Marie, dear nana to Sharon and Richard, Stephen and Julie also great-nana to David, Sarah, Jamie, Lauren and Callum. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 21 at 10.00 a.m.
HARPER - (nee Pearson) May 14, peacefully after a short illness, of Darlington. Phyllis, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, loving and caring mam of Deborah and Ruth, dear mother-in-law of Martin and much loved grandma of Marnie. Funeral Monday, May 21. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HAYTON - Ken Peacefully at home, on Sunday May 13. A beloved husband, brother, father and grandad. Funeral service to be held at Woodlands Crematorium, Scar-borough on Friday May 18, at 2.00 p.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The Yorkshire Cancer Research c/o, B. Bernard and Sons, 1/5 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. YO12 7JP.
HILL - Vera Mary (nee Ramsay), aged 62 years, of Abbey Close Farm, Skeeby, died suddenly at home on May 11. Dearly loved wife of John. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, May 21 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the chapel for The British Heart Foundation.
HINDMARCH - (Bonner) May 14, 2007. Alison, dearest partner of Joe. Always loved and remembered. Till We Meet Again
HINDMARCH - Darlington May 14, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, after an illness borne with great humour, courage and determination. Alison Frances (Bonner), aged 41 years, loving daughter of Jean, beloved sister of Anth-ony and Jason, a caring mam of Gavin, Daniel and Alisha and a beloved partner of Joe. Sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday, May 23. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 12.00 noon, prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Bright colours and pink flowers where possible at Alison's request. Floral tributes, if desired, will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999. "I want people to celebrate my life and be happy"
HOPE - On May 12, at home, of Darlington. Arthur Hugh, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Tricia, a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and cousin. Cremation Thursday, May 17 2.45 p.m. at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Will be sadly missed
HULME - May 10 (in hospital), of Bedale. Trudie, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Linda and a dear grandma of Joseph and Aimee. Funeral service to be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Friday, May 18 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
HUMBLE - May 11, at home in Hunwick. Ronnie, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, devoted dad of Alan and Don, dear father-in-law to Jill and Janine, a much loved grandad of Michael, Stacey, Lauren, Lee and Rachel, also a loving great-grandad of Kelsie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, May 18, followed by cremation at Durham. By his request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the church choir fund.
INMAN - Derek, on May 6, aged 47 years, peacefully after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Ruth, loving father of Matthew and Rebecca and much loved son of Jenny and Norman. Devoted brother of Trevor, John and Deborah and dear brother-in-law of Fiona, Sharon and Damian. Also a well loved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Derek's funeral took place on Tuesday, May 15, in the Forest of Dean, in Gloucestershire. A service of celebration of Derek's life will be held in St Paul's Church, Witton Park, on Saturday, June 2, at 2.00 p.m. Sadly missed.
JARVIS - Christopher (Lieut. Col. retired). On May 10, suddenly at home in Eryholme, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, loving father of Rachel, Matthew and Simon, stepfather to Ashley, Heather and their respective families, also a dear Grandpa Christopher. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Eryholme on Monday, May 21 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Breast Cancer Unit at the Friarage Hospital and the Cardiac Unit at James Cook University Hospital.
JONES - (Prince) Suddenly and without reason, on May 12. Stephen (Stevie), aged 11 years, the much loved and loving son of Susan and Stephen, dearest brother of Shane, Jay and Shannon, also a treasured grandson, nephew, cousin and good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.40 p.m. on Friday, May 18, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. All are welcome for refreshment in Elm Road Club after this service.
