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BATES July 28 (in hospital, after an illness bravely borne), of 5 Hudspeth Crescent, Pity Me. Derek, aged 82 years, a dearly loved husband of Rita, a much loved dad of George and Derek and a loving grandad and father-in-law. Will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Friday, August 5 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. All welcome for refreshments at Framwellgate Moor Club. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu to Ward C34, Sunderland Royal Hospital.
BEST August 1. Hilda (nee Sanderson), aged 90 years, formerly of Tow Law, in the loving care of West Lodge Nursing Home, Billy Row, Crook. Beloved wife of the late Billy, a dearly loved sister, auntie, great-auntie and a dear friend to all. Will friends please meet for service on Friday, August 12 in Crook Salvation Army Citadel at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BLANCE On Saturday, July 30, at home with his family. George Ernest, dearly loved husband of Joan and a loving father and grandfather. Service to be held at St. Leonard's Church, Molescroft, Beverley on Thursday, August 4 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BOSTON Richard Duncan (Richie), aged 36 years, of Catterick Village, died tragically on August 3, as the result of an accident. Very dearly loved son of Richard and Ena, devoted partner of Debbie, loving brother of Fiona and Katrina and special uncle to Hannah and Luke. A service of thanksgiving and celebration for Richard's life will take place at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, August 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
BOWSER Houghton-le-Spring In hospital on July 25. Alan, dearly beloved husband of Jean (nee Gardiner), loving dad of Christine and Graeme, father-in-law of Kim and the late Graeme, loving grandad of Craig, Calum, Leigh, Rachael, Hamish and Alexander, also a loving brother to Jean. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 4 at 3.00 p.m. By request, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to R.N.L.I. c/o National Westminster Bank, 57 Sea Road, Fulwell, Sunderland.
BROWN Elizabeth July 30 (peacefully in hospital, after a brave fight. Elizabeth (nee Gutteridge), aged 89 years, of Billingham (formerly of Wheatley Hill), dearly loved wife of the late Phil, much loved mam of Philip and Gordon, dear mother-in-law of Helen and Christine and a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. Service at St Cuthbert's Church, Billingham Green on Friday, August 5 at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crema-torium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to St. Cuthbert's Church. Collection plate provided.
BROWN July 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Thurlow Grange, Sedgefield, (formerly South View, Hunwick). Sally, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Betty, a sadly missed mother-in-law of John, a treasured nana of Julie, Linda and Steven, also a dearly missed little grandma. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday August 4, at 12.00 noon.
BROWN On August 2, peacefully in hospital, of Picton Manor Farm, Picton. Joe, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie, loving father of Peter and Nigel, father-in-law of Jane and Helen, dearest grandad to Sally, Charlotte, Suzie, Daniel and Matthew. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Crathorne 1.00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the C.C. Unit at the James Cook University Hospital.
BURTON August 4 (peacefully in hospital), formerly of Hambleton Way, Chilton. Florence May (Florrie), aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late William (Billy), a much loved mother of Alan, Colin and Ron, also a very dear mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet at Windlestone Methodist Chapel, Chilton on Tuesday at 9.45 a.m. for a service, followed by a committal at Durham Crematorium.
CARR July 27, of Fir Tree, Crook. Annie Grace, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late George and dear mother of Trevor. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, followed by interment at Witton-le-Wear. Trevor wishes to express his most sincere thanks to all doctors and carers who have helped Grace in her recent illness.
CHURCHMAN July 28, of Nelson Terrace, Darlington. Alma, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John, loved by Patricia and Harry, much loved grandma of Amy and Matthew and a dear sister and auntie. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
COGLAN July 30 (suddenly at home), of Pilmoor Green, Darlington. Stan, aged 80 years, much loved husband to Edith, loving dad to Allan, Doreen, Cog, Kathleen, Lol, Keith and Anne, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral Friday, August 5. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
COMERFORD July 29 (peacefully in hospital). Michael Frank (Mike), aged 67 years, of Hurworth, Darlington (formerly of Eaglescliffe), a dearly loved husband of Valerie, a much loved dad of Alan, Michael, Stephen and David. Funeral to take place Friday, August 5. Would friends and associates please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
COOK Nora Levena (nee Ebdon), aged 90 years, cared for with tenderness by staff at St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham, much loved wife of the late William, mother of Jean and Terry and a dear friend of Joy Young. Funeral private.
COOPER On July 30, suddenly, of Whit Lea, Wensley. John Robinson, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Mary, much loved brother of Frederick and a very dear uncle and friend. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Wensley on Monday, August 8 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
COORE Annabel Died July 25, 2005. Fondest memories of Annabel - 'From love's shining circle the gems drop away'. Her O'Brien cousins in Australia.
CORNER John Joseph August 2, of Twelfth Street, Horden. Joe, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved father of Grant and Jackie, dear father-in-law, devoted grandfather and also a dear brother of Norman and Ellen. Cremation, Hartlepool Crematorium on Friday August 5. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady Star of the Sea, R.C. Church, Horden at 10.30 a.m. All inquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Horden. Tel: (0191) 5864322 R.I.P.
COX July 30, of High Hall, Bainbridge, formerly of Holme Brae, Bainbridge. Jean Mary, aged 78 years, wife of the late Ernest, mother of Janet, David and the late Allan and a very dear friend of Denis. Funeral service at Bainbridge Chapel Friday, August 5 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for High Hall Amenities Fund.
CRAWFORD July 28, of Coundon. Imelda, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late John James (Jim), devoted mam of Mary, John, Ann, Catherine, Imelda and Sheila, a well respected mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, followed by interment in the churchyard. R.I.P.
DAWSON Nancy, aged 70 years, of Linton Rise, Catterick Garrison, died suddenly at home on July 28. Dearly loved wife of Ken, much loved mum of Janice, Garry and Karen, dear mother-in-law to Frank, Julie and Ian and a loving grandma/nana and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday, August 3 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DOWKES July 30 (at home after a long and courageous fight against cancer), of South Kilvington, Thirsk. Reginald Norman (Reg), aged 71 years, dear husband of Jean, loving father of Angela and Karen, father-in-law to Andrew and Andy and proud and devoted grandad to Oliver, Rebecca, Charlotte, Thomas, Sophie and Benjamin. Funeral service at St. Wilfrid's Church, South Kilvington on Monday, August 8 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers. Donations in lieu to the Herriot Hospice Homecare and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
EDDY July 29 (peacefully, in Darlington Memorial Hospital), late of Windsor Court, Bishop Auckland. Margaret, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother and best friend of Pat, mother-in-law of Don, grandma of Paul. Funeral private. Mam you will always be in my heart, even though we are far apart and I know dad will be waiting to take you the rest of the way. Till we meet again your devoted daughter Pat. x
FARLOW August 4, peacefully, of Silkstone, near Barnsley, formerly of Coundon and Kimblesworth. Albert, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Jeanette, a much loved father of Conrad and Melanie, father-in-law of Courtenay, grandfather of Kearan and Lewis, also a much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral Friday, August 12. Will friends please meet at 12.00 noon for service in All Saints' Church, Silkstone, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations to Barnsley Hospice, care of the family.
FAWELL July 30, peacefully in West Lodge, formerly of Crook. Annie Isabel (Nan), aged 97 years, dear wife of the late William (Bill), also a much loved friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, no flowers. Donations in lieu may be given for Chapel Funds.
FOSTER Selina (Lena), of Bethany Court, Wood-ham, peacefully passed away on July 31, aged 93 years, a dearly loved wife of the late Mark, a treasured mam of Sheila, Mary, Ann, Mark, Jean and Robert, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in The Christian Life Centre, Woodham on Friday, August 5 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment.
FOSTER Suddenly at Catterick Military Hospital on Sunday, July 31. Maureen, of Holmsgarth, Aysgarth, a dearly loved wife of Bernard and family, also devoted grandma of Thomas. Funeral to be held at 1.00 p.m on Monday, August 8 in St Andrews Church, Aysgarth. To be laid to rest in the dale we love.
GARNETT August 2, as the result of an accident. Phillip, aged 23 years, dearly loved grandson of Audrey and Les and a dear nephew of Susan, David, Christopher and families. Loved always
GARNETT August 2, tragically, of 7 Highcliffe Terrace, Ferryhill. Phillip, aged 23 years, dearly loved son of Stephen and Yvonne, also a much loved brother of Stephanie and stepbrother of Sarah, stepson of Karen and Dave and brother-in-law of Andrew. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, for service in St. Luke's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations please in lieu of flowers to Air Ambulance Rescue, care of Mrs. Audrey Garnett, 44 Cleves Court, Ferryhill. Would friends please meet for refreshments afterwards at Llewellyns Coffee Bar.
GELDARD Hilda Elizabeth On August 1, peacefully at the Royal Preston Hospital. Hilda Geldard, of Fulwood, Preston and formerly of Skipton and Thirsk. Beloved wife of the late Jack and a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. The funeral service will take place at Skipton Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 9 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Waltonwrays, Skipton. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, would be appreciated to the Special Care Baby Unit, Airedale Hospital, Steeton, either at the service or c/o Howcrofts' Funeral Services, Duckett Street, Skipton, BD23 2EJ.
GILL August 2, in hospital, of Manor Court, Evenwood. Norman, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Ethel, dearly loved dad of Graham, Shirley, Rodney and Robin, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, August 5, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
