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BOYLE - March 15, peacefully, at Ventress Hall, Darlington. Aimee, aged 82 years, a beloved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mother of Jim, John, Elizabeth, Maureen, Kathleen and Michael, also a much loved mother-in-law and grannie. Funeral Wednesday March 21. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
BULMER - On March 8, peacefully, following a long illness courageously borne, at residence of son, Waverley House, Front Street, Kelloe. Brian, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Hazel, beloved dad of Mandy and Brian, loving grandad of Davie and Jade, also father-in-law of the late David. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Friday March 16 at 10.15 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
CARTER - (nee Gilson) On March 11, suddenly, in Frimley Hospital, Surrey. Edith Seymour (formerly of Sherburn), aged 68 years, beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mother of Joanne and Natalie, mother-in-law of Tim and gran-gran of Daniel and Adam. Much loved sister of Frank, June and Elizabeth. Will be sadly missed
CARTER - On March 9 (in hospital, after a short illness). Tommy, a beloved husband of the late Joan, a loving dad, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Friends please meet for service at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Monday, March 19 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
CHAPMAN - Monica aged 79 years, of Clarence Road, Scorton, died peacefully in hospital on March 13. Beloved wife of the late Sid, much loved mum of Maureen, dear mother-in-law to Bob and loving nana to Michelle and Gary. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 20 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Flowers welcome, or if preferred, donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for the local Macmillan Nurses (Cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds).
CLASPER - March 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Oswald Close, West Cornforth. Florence, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of John, a much loved mam of Ken, also a very dear sister-in-law, cousin and aunt. Would friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth, Tuesday for a service at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CLEMENTS - Stephen Irwin, of Thirsk, died suddenly at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton on March 7, 2007, aged 70 years. Loving husband of the late Christina, beloved father of Caroline, Susan and David, adored grandfather of Harry, Chloe, Sophie, Edward, Alice, Lucy, Emily and Annabel, much loved partner of Shelagh. Funeral to be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, March 15 at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Barnardos, c/o Bernard Nicholson Funeral Director, Three Tuns Yard, Chapel Street, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1LU. Tel. (01845) 525781.
CLIFFORD - March 11, peacefully at home, of Aldbrough St John. Frank, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved father of Gillian and loving grandfather of Elizabeth. Funeral Friday, March 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given for St. Paul's Church. (Plate at service).
COATES - Peter, aged 71 years, peacefully after a short illness on March 10 of Wilton Drive, Darlington Precious husband of Joyce, proud and devoted dad of Chris, adoring grandad of Lisa and Stephanie and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday, March 19. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. No black ties please.
COATES - Peter, always loved and sadly missed by Chris, Pauline, Lisa, Stephanie, Matthew and Daniel.
COOPER - March 10 (suddenly, at home), of Whorlton. Alf, sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, March 19 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to R.A.B.I.
COPE - On March 7 in hospital, of Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Eddie, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Thora (nee Cairns), a dear father, a much loved son, grandfather and brother. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. Friends are invited to Broomside Park Pub afterwards.
CRAGGS - Kathleen (nee Young) 28.1.1935 - 2.3.2007 A family service was held on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Sedgefield Methodist Church for Kathleen, a dearly loved daughter of the late Samuel and Louisa Young of Bradbury, dearest sister of Margaret and the late Gilbert, beloved wife of Robert, adored mother of David and Carole, a loving grandmother to Rachel and Robert and a loving aunt to John. Interment took place at Sedgefield Cemetery. In Heavenly Love Abiding.
CRAGGS - On March 7 (suddenly), of Gilesgate (formerly of Easington Lane). Walter, aged 53 years, devoted and beloved dad of Michelle and David, a treasured granda of Damon, a sadly missed brother of John, also a dearly missed friend to many. Would friends please meet for service at St Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, March 15 at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CROOKS - March 13, in hospital, of Dominion Road, Bran-don. Laura, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of the late Roland and a much loved mother and grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, prior to cremation.
DIXON - Fred, aged 66 years, of Osmotherley, died peacefully in hospital with his family beside him. Dearest husband of Ann, father of Joanne and Tony and much loved grandad and brother. Funeral service will take place at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley on Friday, March 16 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at St. Hilda's, Teesside. Family flowers only please.
DUGDALE - March 11, of North Street, Byers Green. Irene, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mam of Mary, Irene, Jean and the late Billy (Buck). a loving mother-in-law and a much loved nanna and great-nanna. Cortege leaving daughter's residence, Mary, 31 Tees Crescent, Spenny moor, Monday for a service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in the church yard.
ELDERS - (nee Pearson) March 6, peacefully, at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Audrey, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Andrew and Anne, a dear mother-in-law of Adrian and loving granny of Nicholas, Rachel and Madeleine. Funeral Friday March 16. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
ELLAM - Frederick, March 4, at his home in The Philippines, aged 60, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Dearest father of Paul and Debbie and devoted grandad, beloved son of Laurette also much loved brother of Jacqueline, Margaret, Raymond and David. Will be sadly missed by all his family.
ELLIOTT - March 11, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. John, aged 74 years, of Kensington Terrace, Willington, beloved husband of Dellice, loving father of Steven and Diane, devoted grandad of Debra, John, Laura, Ross and Antonia, a much loved great-granda of Rheya and friend to all who knew him. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 20 at 12.00 noon. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Burn, Willington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses may be left at the Crematorium.
EVANSON - (nee Elliott) March 11, peacefully, in hospital. Marion, aged 52 years, a loving wife of Mick and loved and cherished by all family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, March 20. Would friends please meet 3.15 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium.
FORBES - March 13 (peacefully, in hospital). Blanche (nee Atkinson), aged 83 years, of Trimdon Village. Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Joan, Maureen and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Mike and Robert also much loved grandma of David, Paul, Stuart, Gavin and Adam. Funeral service on Monday March 19, at St. Mary Magdalene Church at 3.30 p.m. Prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends invited please meet at the church.
FORSTER - March 10, peacefully in hospital, of Kinley Road, Carrville. Anne (Nancy), aged 81 years, a dearly loved wife of the late Walter, a loving sister to Doreen and Ken, sister-in-law to Flo, also a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 15 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
