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YOUNG October 1, peacefully at Morris Grange Nursing Home, of Cotherstone. Jane, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Bruce and a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation at Darlington.
ADAMS October 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Princess Road, Darlington. William (Bill), aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Funeral Monday, October 13. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ANDREW October 6 (peacefully at home), of Morton-on-Swale. Dorothy Mary, aged 93 years, loving mother of Margaret and Pauline, grandmother of Julie Anne, Richard, James and Paul, great-grandmother of Emma and Alex. Funeral Thursday, October 16. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
ARKWRIGHT October 8 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Wylam Street, Bowburn. Doris, aged 63 years, beloved wife of George, devoted mam of Ian and Tracey, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Donna and David, a treasured grandma of Allen and Andrea, beloved sister of Elizabeth. Would friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Tuesday October 14 at 1.15 p.m. prior to private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations to chapel.
BANNISTER October 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of West Rainton and formerly Nottingham. Conny, aged 81 years, retired Assistant Land Registrar, a loving and much loved friend. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 13 at 2.00 p.m.
BATEY October 5 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Rose, aged 78 years, a loving sister, aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Wilfred's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday October 9 at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Bus provided to crematorium.
BEESLEY October 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cherry Garth, Thirsk. Maud, aged 100 years, beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Colin, Pat and Pam, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Thursday, October 11 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
BOTTOMLEY Donald aged 73 died October 8, peasefully at home in Carlton Miniott. Funeral will take place at St Laurens Church, 11.00am Wednesday October 15.
BRITTAIN October 1 (in hospital), of Cleves Cross Grange, Ferryhill (formerly of Rutherford Terrace). Jack, aged 92 years, a dear husband of the late Mary, a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad and a father-in-law. Service in the Village Methodist Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday at 12.00 noon followed by private interment. Friends please meet at church.
BROWN/HARKER October 4, of Eldon. Mary Thelma, aged 63 years, loving wife of Kit, beloved mother of Teresa, Peter, Denise, Trevor and Deborah, very dear gran and great-gran, also much loved sister of Enid. Will friends please meet for service in The Valley Methodist Church on Friday, October 10 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
BROWN October 4, of Eden Road, Spennymoor. Valerie, aged 62 years, devoted wife of the late Derrick, dearly loved mam of Susan and David, a very dear grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor on Friday at 11.15 a.m. for a service followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery. No flowers. Donations in lieu to the "Pallietive Care Fund", c/o Shirley Walton, Out Patients' Department, Shotley Bridge Hospital, County Durham.
BROWN October 5, of Squires Court, Darlington. Eleanor Constance, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Reginald, dearly loved mother of Christine, Philip and Andrew and a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. A life well lived. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
BUDD (nee Ellis) September 30 (suddenly, in hospital), of Oakham Drive, Carrville. Maureen, aged 58 years, dearly beloved wife of David, sister to Jim and Lynne. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Wednesday, October 15 at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CALLUM October 7, 2003 (peacefully), of Framwellgate Moor. Muriel, aged 63 years, loving wife of Gordon, loving mother to Julie, Neil, Graham and Stephen, very dear grandma to Zoe, Gemma, Kelly and Chloe, mother-in-law to Leslie, Paul, Mandy and Nichola. Friends meet for service 9.00 a.m. Durham Crematorium, Friday, October 10.
CHAMBERLAIN Jeanette October 8, after a long, brave fight against breast cancer, of Eaglescliffe. Jeanette, aged 51 years, greatly loved wife to Richard, mother to Michael, Adele and David, mother-in-law to Sue and Jon, grandmother to Paul, Chloe and James. She will be sorely missed and never forgotten. Special thanks to all staff at the Butterwick Hospice. Friends to meet for service at Middlesbrough Spiritualist Church, 115 Borough Road at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, October 13. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Butterwick Hospice.
CLARKE Newcastle Suddenly on October 4, aged 74 years. Vincent. Husband of Barbara and father of Jacqueline, Hilary, David and Meg, a respected father-in-law and special grandad. Funeral service at St. Nicholas Church South Gosforth on Friday October 10 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. If desired donations may be made to St. Oswald's Hospice, Regent Avenue. NE3 1EE.
CLEMENT October 5, peacefully, at Greenfields Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Joseph, in his 79th year, beloved husband of the late Gladys and a much loved brother-in-law of May, Elsie, Peter and Stephen. Funeral Wednesday. Family and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers please.
COTTON October 6 (suddenly, in hospital), of Asquith Street, Thornley. Sid, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Violet and loving father to the late Ronald and brother to Gladys and Fred. Would family and friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery.
COUNTER Arthur John, aged 89 years, died on Friday, October 3, much loved by his daughter and son-in-law Judith and Geoffrey and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9 at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Old Elvet, Durham followed by private interment. No flowers by request. Donations to Arthritis Research Campaign, Copeman House, St. Mary's Port, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7TD.
CROOKS October 9, of Weardale Street, Spennymoor, formerly of Chilton. Cyril, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Irene, dearest dad of Bob, Ann, Stuart and John, a dear father-in-law and a loving grandad, great-grandad and a brother to Tony. Service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday at 12.00 noon. Would friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Research Trust and Cancer Prevention Research Trust. A plate will be provided at the crematorium.
CURRY October 7 (peacefully), of Shildon. Margaret (nee Tutin), aged 90 years, loving wife of the late William, dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, October 10 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
DALE Died October 6, peacefully at home, in Kirklington. Norman, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Hilda, a much loved father of Edward, Lavinia and Philip, also a loving grandad. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Michael's Church, Kirklington on Saturday, October 11 at 11.00 a.m.
DAVISON October 3, peacefully, in hospital, of Sedgefield. Joe, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Mary and a dearly loved father and grandad. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
DAVISON October 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Heighing-ton. Mabel, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Alec, also a dear sister of Alan and Colin. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 10 at 10.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request.
DAVISON On October 7, of Newton Aycliffe. Thelma (nee Whitfield), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, also a much loved mum of Iris, Jacqueline and Thomas, also a loving mother-in-law, nan and great-gran. The funeral service will take place on Monday, October 13, 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
DAWSON October 5, of Ford Road, Lanchester. Derek, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Martin and Pam, father-in-law of Trevor and Lesley and a dear grandad of Vicky and Andrew. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 9 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Freeman Hospital General Purposes Fund.
DENNIS October 6, suddenly at home, at Carrodell, Borrowby, after an illness fought with great courage. Reg, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Susan, Carole and Joanne and partners Jason, Nigel and George, dearest grandad to Harriet, Alex and Amelia and a dear brother, son-in-law and brother-in-law. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church, Leake 11.30 a.m. Saturday, October 11, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Cancer Research.
DODDS October 4, of Ushaw Moor. Luke, aged 83 years (last Chairman of Brandon and Byshottles Urban District Council). Beloved husband of the late Lily, dearly loved partner of Dorothy, loving father of Patricia and Derek, a dear grandad of Joanne and Ian and Neil and will be sadly missed by all the family. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Thursday, October 9 at 6.00 p.m., for Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Donations, if desired, may be given at church for church funds. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
DOUGLAS (Nee Cleminson) On October 7. Joyce Mary, of Bishop Auckland, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Norman, loving mother of Bruce and loving gran and great-gran. Cremation to take place on Monday, October 13 at 10.15 a.m. Friends and family to meet at Darlington Crematorium for service.
EGLIN Hilda, peacefully in hospital, on October 8. Hilda, dearest wife of the late William Malcolm, much loved mother of Aundrea and Vikki, mother-in-law of Alan and special grannie and great-grannie. Friends please meet for service on Monday, October 13 at Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough at 2.45 p.m.
FERN John William in his 81st year. Peacefully in hospital on September 30 of Brompton Park, Brompton On Swale (formerly of Easington Colliery). Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Peggy), much loved and loving dad of Glynis, dear father-in-law of Geoffrey, devoted grandad of Paul and Emma and a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Brompton On Swale on Wednesday, October 8 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Parkinson's Disease Society may be sent to Mr. A Clough, 4 Honeypot Road, Brompton On Swale. DL10 7HT.
FINLAYSON On October 7, in hospital, of 18 St. Margaret's Court, Crossgate, Durham and late of Sunnybrow. Jennie, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Herbert and loving mother of Norma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 15 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, to Help the Aged, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Gilesgate, Durham.
GALLEY October 9, peacefully, in hospital, of Faraday Terrace, Haswell (late of Wheatley Hill). Jessie, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mother of Ann and Barbara, a dear mother-in-law of Harry and Derek also devoted gran of Stephen, Nadia, Alex, great-gran of Bethany and sadly missed sister of Jina. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospice, plate provided at the crematorium.
GARBUTT October 4 (peacefully). Catherine, aged 94 years, dear wife of the late George, much loved mother of Ann and Peter. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 13 at 11.00 a.m.
GELL September 27, peacefully in Benidorm, of Lucknow Street, Darlington. Joyce Elizabeth (Lizzie), aged 50 years, much loved wife to Keith, loving mam to Helen, David, Mary and Emma, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, great-auntie and friend. Funeral Thursday, October 16. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. James' Church, Albert Hill, Darlington, followed by cremation.
