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BLACK October 13 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Darlington. Eva, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late John, also a much loved sister, brother-in-law and aunt. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday October 21, at 10.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, The Alzheimers Society, donations plate will be provided at the crematorium.
BRADWELL On October 9 (peacefully), of Yohden Court Lodge, Blackhall (formerly of Ludworth). George, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Maisie, brother of Linsley, Peggy and the late Jack. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Sherburn Hill, Tel. (0191) 3720283.
BURN (nee Black) October 6, suddenly at home. Enid Marie, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late 'Ronnie', dearest sister of Myles and Alistair and dear sister-in-law of Jean and Betty. Funeral Thursday, October 16. Will friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium.
BURNS On October 12, peacefully at Starcross Rest Home, Whitley Bay, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Winifred (Freda), aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a dearly loved mother of Tony and John, also a much loved grandma of Anna and Laura. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Methodist Church, Whitley Bay on Monday, October 20 at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment at Earsdon Cemetery at 2.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be delivered to Co-operative Funeral Service, Algernon House, Whitley Bay.
CARLINGTON Phil, aged 70 years, of Cockfield, passed away peacefully on October 16. Beloved husband of Lilian, much loved dad of Paula, Stephen, Philip, Dene, Sue and Craig and a devoted grandpa. "Sadly missed by all family and friends". Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Thursday, October 23 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in chapel for the Children's Liver Disease Foundation.
COATES October 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of Sunnybrow. George, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Court), a dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral Monday. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CONE Harold (Harry) Gordon, of Melsonby (formerly of Junction Road, Norton), peacefully at home on October 15. A much loved husband of Pat, loving father of Peter and David, a wonderful brother, grandfather and father-in-law. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Melsonby on Tuesday, October 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for the Leukaemia Research Fund, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorks. DL10 4AJ.
COOPER October 11 (in hospital), of The Firs, Darlington. Ben, devoted husband of Win, dearly loved dad of Lynne, Steve, Julie and Chris. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Hæmatology, Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
CORNFORTH October 13, peacefully, at The Mains Residential Home. Evelyn, aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late Sidney, much loved mam, mother-in-law and gran. Funeral Monday, October 20. Would friends please meet for service and cremation 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes, if desired, c/o Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
COULING On October 13, peacefully at home, in Ingleby Arncliffe, after an illness fought with great courage. Mary, aged 56 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Mary and Walter and a dear niece and cousin. Funeral service to be held in St. Lawrence's Church, East Rounton 1.00 p.m. Monday, October 20, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for charities of Mary's choice.
COULSON October 15, of Oak Avenue, Willington. Bell, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, loving mother of Loraine and Edward, dear mother-in-law of Barry and Judith, also a devoted nana and great-nan and dearly loved sister of Bett. Friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Monday October 20 at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
COX (nee Fullerton) Margaret, of Newton-le-Willows (formerly of Tunstall), on October 12, aged 93 years. Dear wife of the late Sam, loving mother of Valerie, son-in-law Alan and Andrew's special gran. Funeral service at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Thursday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. No flowers by request but donations may be left at the church for Talking Books for the Blind and Church Funds.
DAWSON October 14 (after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity). Stan, aged 77 years, dearest husband of the late Gwen, dad of Sandra, Alan, Peter and David, grandy of Jonty, Max, Madison and Cameron. Funeral Tuesday, October 21. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crema-torium.
DENT October 12 (peacefully in hospital, after a difficult illness), of 12 Green Howards Road, Rich-mond. Thomas George, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Kathie, very dear brother-in-law of Evelyn and Jennie, a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Monday, October 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Thomas, if so desired, may be given for The Brompton Ward at the Friarage Hospital and St. Agatha's Church Funds, for which a plate will be present at the service. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
EVANS October 10 (peacefully, at Whorlton Grange Nursing Home), of Eden Crest, Gainford. Christina (Nina), in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Osmund's Church, Gainford at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please by request. "May she Rest in Peace"
EWENS October 14, peacefully, of Thornton Close, Ludworth. Norman, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Lilian, much loved father of Norma, Elizabeth and Edward, a dear father-in-law, also a devoted granda, great-granda and sadly missed brother-in-law. Cortege to leave residence on Monday at 1.05 p.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Refreshments afterwards at Ludworth Community Centre.
FERGUSON October 13, formerly of Howden-le-Wear. Maude, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late George, also a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Monday, October 20, followed by cremation at Durham.
FORD-HUNTER October 15, of Dar-lington. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alan. Beloved husband of Sheila, a dearest father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Bruce and a much loved grandpa of James and Rachel. Would friends please meet in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, Blackwell Thursday for a service at 1.00 p.m., followed by private committal at Darlington Crema-torium. No flowers, by request.
FORRESTER October 14 (suddenly, at home). Jean (nee Dodsworth), aged 72 years, of Northallerton. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, much loved mother of Lesley and a dearly loved mother-in-law of Mick and nana to Jonathan, Graeme and Katie. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, October 21 at 2.00 p.m.
FORSTER October 11, of Cypress Grove, Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Gordon, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Stephen, Paul and Andrea and a dear grandad of Joel. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 16 at 11.30 a.m. All welcome for refreshments at Durham City Football Club, New Ferens Park afterwards.
FORSTER October 13 (in hospital), of Eastbourne Road, Darlington. Olive, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late John Thomas, much loved mam of Sylvia and Jeff, dear mother-in-law and a loving nana and great-nana, also a dear sister. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. John's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at the West Cemetery.
FRANKS On October 12, peacefully in hospital. Michael, aged 85 years, of Haswell Plough. Beloved husband of Jennie (nee Clark), loving dad of Richard, Melvyn, Jennie and the late Michael and Colin, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence on Friday, at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Haswell for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Bus provided for friends. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o Lambs the Jewellers, York Road, Hartlepool.
GANNON Joan (nee Craggs) October 11, peacefully, of Fairview, Shotton Road, Horden (Craggs Bakers). Joan, aged 69 years, dearly beloved wife of Allan, a loving mother of Susan and Stephen, a dear mother-in-law of Laura. Interment Horden Cemetery Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind, c/o East Durham Funeral Service. If I should go before the rest of you, Break not a flower, nor inscribe a stone. Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice. But be the usual selves that I have known. Weep if you must, parting is hell, But life goes on, so sing as well.
GARBUTT October 15 (suddenly, at home), of Hartington Way, Darlington. Edna, aged 69 years, loving wife of Brian, much loved mam of Lynne and Alison, treasured nanna of Emma, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Tuesday, October 21. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GILL Ronald, retired proprietor Pharmacist, late of Spennymoor, died peacefully at home in Durham after a long illness, on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, aged 70 years. Husband of Dorothy, father of Carol and Katherine, father-in-law of Tim and Richard and grandfather to Alice, Philip, Nicholas and Caroline. The funeral will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2.30 p.m. at Durham Cathedral followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
GREENHOUSE October 15 (formerly of Middlestone Moor). Denise, aged 46 years. A dearly loved wife of Vince, dearest daughter of David and the late Winnie Mason, a very dear sister of Pauline and Christine, sister-in-law of John and Dave, also a dearest auntie and great-auntie. Cortege leaving her sister's residence of Rock Road, Spennymoor. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Wednesday at 12.20 p.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
HARDY October 13 (in hospital), of Darlington. George, aged 82 years, dear husband of Irene, a loving dad of Dennis and Michael and dearest father-in-law of Sandra. Funeral Monday, October 20. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m., for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium.
HAWKINS Barbara Manna (Bar), died peacefully October 16. Widow of Paul and adored wife of Tony Dixon. Hugely loved by her children Mark, Nigel and Serena, grandchildren and her countless friends. Private funeral. Service of Thanksgiving to be held 12.00 noon Thursday, October 30 at St. John the Evangelist Church, East Witton, Leyburn.
HENDERSON October 11 (suddenly, at home). Iris (nee Johnson), aged 75 years, of Newton Hall, Durham. A devoted wife of Bob, much loved mother of the late Paul, mother-in-law to Beverly and loving grandmother of Mark and Kirsty, also a dear sister of Brenda and sister-in-law of Doug. Funeral to take place on Monday, October 20. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
HENDERSON October 17, of Esh Winning. Peggy, aged 66 years, dearly loved mother of Ged and Paula, much loved grandma of Scott, Connor and Curtis, loving sister of Jessie and Robert and a dear sister-in-law of Daphne. Friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
HEWITSON (Executive Coach and Catering). On October 15, at home, 6 Pilgrims Way, Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Annette (nee Urwin), aged 53 years, dearly loved wife of Terry, loving mam of Philip and Richard, loving sister of Paul and John and sadly missed by all staff, family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church on Monday October 20, at 1.30 p.m. Interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery. Flowers or donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Gilesgate, Durham.
HEWITSON October 11 (suddenly, in hospital). Arnold (Arnie), of York Crescent, Newton Hall (formerly of Gilesgate), a dearly devoted husband of Edith, much loved dad of David, father-in-law of Barbara, treasured son of Ethel and loving brother of Vilma. Funeral to take place on Thursday. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Ward 5, U.H.N.D., collection plate provided at the crematorium.
HEWITT October 14 (in hospital), of 12 Firwood Terrace, Ferryhill. Joan, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of the late Walter, a dear mam of Elizabeth and Susan, also a much loved gran of Jenny, Brian and Lisa-Jane. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. on Monday, October 20 for service in St. Luke's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations please to the Heart Foundation.
HODGKISS October 10 (peacefully, at Appletree Care Home), of Brandon. John, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Gladys, a much loved father and grandfather. Would friends please meet for service at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16 in Durham Crematorium Chapel.
HOPE October 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. James Edward (Jim), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Helen (Nellie), a much loved dad of Kenneth and Allen, a dear father-in-law and loving and devoted grandad and great-grandad, also a dearest brother. Service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington on Wednesday, October 22 at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment at the North Cemetery, Darlington. Would friends please meet at church.
