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DALE May 7, 2003 (suddenly), of Thornton Watlass. George Henry, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Hilda, very dear father and father-in-law of Pam, Tony, Keith and Judy, loving grandad of Simon, Joanne, Paul, Sarah, Philip and Rebecca, also a loving great-grandad and a friend to many. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Wednesday, May 14 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Mary's Church Funds, Thornton Watlass.
DAWES May 9, after a long illness, of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. Derek, aged 65 years, beloved husband and best friend of Brenda (nee Ridley), dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday at 10.50 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DENHAM May 5, (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Charles Douglas, (Doug), aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Harriet, a dear father of John, Joan and Stephen, dearly loved father-in-law of Iris, Bill and Celia, also devoted grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday May 14. Will friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
DENT May 1, suddenly, of Brinkburn Avenue, Darlington. Lee, aged 23 years, much loved son of Jean and Ray, dearly loved twin of Darren and brother of Gary, loving grandson, nephew and cousin. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Special Care Baby Unit, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
DENTON (Stephenson) May 3, peacefully, in hospital, of Coundon (formerly of Ferryhill). Shirley, aged 67 years, a loving partner of Alan, a dearly loved mother of Denise, a much loved grandmother of Adam, Jade and John. Funeral Thursday. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m., for service in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
DEVANNEY May 3 (suddenly), of Gray Square, Wingate. Mary (nee McGonnell), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Harry and Pat, much loved grandma of Trisha and Neil and Carol. Cortege leaving Dobson Terrace, Wingate Friday 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Hutton Henry for Requiem Mass at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment at Hutton House Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
DOYLE Nancy Peacefully in hospital, on April 23, aged 76 years, much loved wife of the late Laurie, dearly loved mam of Pat, Terry, Lol, Michael, Kev and the late Kathryn, devoted nanna to all her grandchildren. Please meet for service at St. Anne's Church on Friday, May 9 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. If desired, flowers to 264 North Road, Darlington.
DUNNING West Rainton May 5, (peacefully, at home). Billy, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Ella, loving father of Brian and daughter-in-law Barbara, loving grandad to Judith, Gillian and Kathryn. To be received into St. Mary's Church, West Rainton on Sunday May 11, at 4.00 p.m. Funeral service on Monday May 12, at 12.45 p.m. Cremation to follow, family flowers only. Donations in lieu to West Rainton Surgery.
ELLIOTT May 7, of Hall Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Elsie (nee Jackson), aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Walton and a much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Wednesday, May 14 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Luke's Church and Ushaw Moor Surgery Amenities Fund.
ELLIOTT On May 6, peacefully in hospital, of Northallerton. Richard Everet (Dick), aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Maud, loving father of Barbara and Shelagh, father-in-law of Peter and dearest grandad to Sarah, Michael and Helen, also a dear 'grandad' to Harry. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 2.45 p.m. Monday. Flowers or donations, if wished, may be given for the Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital.
EVANS Lynn (After a short illness), on May 6, of Mitchell Close, Peterlee. Lynn (nee Griffiths), aged 42 years, dearly beloved wife of Bobby, loving mother of Rachel, dearest daughter of Andy and the late Maureen, loving sister of Tom and Michelle and dear daughter-in-law of Evelyn and Jack. Interment Peterlee Cemetery, Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, 10.00 a.m.
FOULKES John Dolben, aged 79 years, of 30 Conan Gardens, Richmond, died peacefully at home on May 2. Dearly loved husband of Peggy, much loved father of David and Ann and loving grandad of Kathryn, Michael, Joe, Andrew and Ian. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 9 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the Airborne Forces Security Fund are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GARRAWAY May 7, of 6 Lynndale, Wolsingham. Louisa, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Charlie, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Tuesday, May 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment.
GOTT On May 7, of Chestnut Grove, Ushaw Moor. Lily, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Percy, loving sister of Doreen, Olga, Sheila, George, Arthur, Elsie and Isabel and a dear sister-in-law of Edith and Elsie and a much loved auntie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 14 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation.
HARBURN April 30, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Eldon Lane. Elsie, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Leonard, devoted mam of Christine, dear mother-in-law to John, also a much loved and loving grandma to Eloise and Kirstie. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Spiritualist Church at 9.45 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o Gibson's Funeral Services, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland. By her own request, no red flowers.
HAYMAN Peacefully, on May 2. Eliza (nee Huse), aged 91 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late William Henry, loving mother of Margaret, George and Billy, mother-in-law of Kenny, grandmother of Denise, Kevin, Andrew and their families. Sadly missed by all relatives and friends. Funeral service to take place on Monday, May 12 at St. Mark's Church, North Road, Darlington at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in North Road Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Rest In Peace
HAYMAN Peacefully, on May 2. Eliza (nee Houfe), aged 91 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late William Henry, loving mother of Margaret, George and Billy, mother-in-law of Kenny, grandmother of Denise, Kevin, Andrew and their families. Sadly missed by all relatives and friends. Funeral service to take place on Monday, May 12 at St. Mark's Church, North Road, Darlington at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in North Road Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Rest In Peace
HESLOP May 6 (peacefully at home, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage). "Okami" Chief Instructor of Ferryhill and Spennymoor Karate Academies, of West Cornforth. Lawrence, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Lesley "and Sparring Partner", a much loved father of Andrea, Neil and Sean, grandad of Sam and Holly, a dearly loved brother of Edmund and Archie. Funeral Wednesday, May 14. Will friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
HEWA May 4 (died peacefully at the Lambert Memorial Hospital), formerly of Bagby, Thirsk. Ivan (John), aged 78 years, dear partner of Doreen Bielby. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Bagby on Monday, May 12 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment. Would friends please meet at the church.
HEWITT Geoffrey (Geoff), formerly of Neasham, passed away on April 24 at home. Will be sadly missed by his wife Lorna and sons Andrew and Gary and all his family. Funeral on Thursday, May 8 at Lodge Hill Crematorium, Birmingham at 3.00 p.m.
HILL Edith (nee Purvis) Suddenly in hospital. Edith, aged 83 years, of Skelton-on-Ure, much loved wife of Davidson, loving mother of Alan, Jeffrey, Ann and Carol. Nanna to Lisa, James, Katherine, Christine, Simon, Rebecca, Samantha, Laura and Andrew. Loving mother-in-law of Garry and Michael. Funeral service at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Tuesday, May 13 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations can be left in chapel to the Parkinson Disease Society and the Alzheimer's Disease Society.
HODGSON May 3, of Burnside, Esh Winning. Sarah Jane (nee Geary), aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of William and a much loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday, May 8 at 10.15 a.m., for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Bus provided.
JACKSON Edith Alice (nee Readman), aged 84 years, of Hamsterley, died peacefully on May 3. Dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mother of the late Gail, loving grandmother of Jackson and a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Thursday, May 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
JARMAIN May 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Bedale, formerly of Aiskew. Arthur James, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Maisie, a much loved father of Diane, Pauline, Sandra and Mark, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, May 8 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the N.S.P.C.C.
