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BROWNLESS Barbara (nee Sawyer) Aged 81 years, of Northallerton and formerly Bishop Auckland. Died peacefully at Southwoods Nursing Home on September 9, after an illness borne with courage and dignity, dearly beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mum of Margery and Robin, dear mother-in-law of David and Joanne, loving grandma to Nick, Edd, Alex, Chris, Josh and Isobel. Funeral Friday September 16. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K.
BURN September 9 (peace-fully), of Sowerby House Nursing Home, Sowerby, Thirsk, (formerly of Kilburn). Brian, aged 72 years, much loved brother of Gordon and brother-in-law to Gladys. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Kilburn on Friday, September 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to St. Mary's Church.
CALDEIRA September 15 (peace fully, in hospital), of Station Town, Wingate. Janet (formerly Wolsey, nee Kirkup), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Doctor Joseph Caldeira and the late Albert Wolsey, also loving sister of late Lydia Oxley. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Millbank Methodist Church for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Hartlepool. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to Hartlepool Hospice.
CAMERON On September 10 (peace-fully after a difficult illness), formerly of Swaledale. Ian Fletcher, aged 81 years (Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Retired), dearly loved husband of Dorothy and dear father of Tricia, Stuart and Catherine. Funeral service and committal to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Melbecks, Low Row in Swaledale on Monday, September 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Ian, if so desired, may be given for the R.N.L.I. care of Simon Barning-ham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks DL11 6HL. Enquiries Tel. (01748) 884327.
CLARK September 13 (suddenly) of Dene Park, Esh Winning. John, aged 58 years, dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret, much loved dad of Lindsay and Rachael, father-in-law of Geoff and Steven, a special grandad and best friend of Cameron, loving brother of Beryl and Stephen. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Would friends please meet for service in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Monday, September 19 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Cross Keys afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for the Diabetic Association.
CLARKSON Molly (formerly Sowerby) aged 96 years, of Beaconsfield Court, Barnard Castle, died peacefully on September 10. Beloved wife of the late Matt, much loved mother of Michael and the late Shirley and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 16 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate at the Crematorium Chapel for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle.
COOPER September 12 (peace-fully), of Estoril Road South, Darlington. Albert (Ex-Employee for 45 years of the United Bus Company), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Olga, loving dad to Allan and Jeannette, also a devoted grandad of Wayne and Lorraine. Funeral Friday, September 16. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CRAKE September 11 (in hospital), of Hargreave Terrace, Darlington. James (Jim), aged 73 years. Dearly loved dad of Julie and son-in-law Mike, much loved grandad of Michelle, Ashleigh and Lewis and a dear brother. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59A Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
CRAWFORD September 5 (at home), of Outram Street, Darlington. Dennis Robert (Davey), aged 86 years. Funeral Monday, September 19. Will friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
DALE September 12 (peacefully at home), of 3 Kenmir Court, Spennymoor. Alf, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Violet, dearly loved dad of Terry and Bernice and a much loved grandad of Mandy, Natalie and Lee. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
DEVINE September 9 (peace-fully), of Stanhope, formerly of Blanchland. Peggy, beloved wife of John and loved by all the family. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, September 20 at 1.15 p.m.
DODSWORTH Florence On September 13, in hospital. Florrie, aged 97 years, formerly of Richmond, dear sister of Doris. Enquiries to Brook Smith and Son, Funeral Directors, Skipton. Tel. (01756) 792738.
DRYDEN September 11, peacefully in hospital, of Westgarth Terrace, Darlington. Margaret, aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Vincent, much loved mam of Steven and daughter-in-law Joanne, loving grandma of Anthony, very dear sister of Billy and Elizabeth, sister-in-law of Norma, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Tomorrow, Thursday September 15. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. William's Church at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
FARROW September 11 (peace-fully), of Bishop Auckland (formerly Leyburn). Margaret, aged 78 years, loving wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mam, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Kirby Moorside on Friday, September 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in All Saints' Churchyard. Cortege leaving Coundon Grange Caravan Site at 11.00 a.m.
FENWICK September 8 (peacefully, at Ventress Hall), formerly of Brancas Farm, Caldwell. Beryl Mary, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Stan, mother of the late Bryan and Ernest, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place in St. Mary's Church, Hutton Magna on Friday at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
FERGUSON Bill September 14, (peace fully), at Hartlepool Hospice, aged 73 years, of Peterlee. Dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved dad of Janice and Phil and a loving grandad of Ben. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 11.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to either, Hartlepool and District Hospice or The MacMillan Nurses Fund c/o, the family.
FIRBY Ida May (nee Bell) September 9, 2005, peacefully at home in Devon, formerly of Hett and Spennymoor. Ida May (nee Bell), aged 95 years, loving wife of the late James William (Jim), much loved mam of Peter and Dorothy, mam-in-law of Sarah and Dave, kind and loving grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will be deeply missed. Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Thursday, September 15 at 4.00 p.m. Enquiries to Le-Roy Funeral Service. Tel (01392) 255535.
FORRESTER Hazel May September 11, in hospital. Hazel, aged 76 years, of Fishburn, wife of Joe, beloved mother, nana and great-nana. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, September 20 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Dr Lamb's Children's Diabetic, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Donation plate available at the Crematorium.
FOSTER September 12 (peace-fully), in Darlington Manor Care Home. Newark, aged 68 years, much loved dad of Keith, Brian, Gillian, Jackie and Carol, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral Monday, September 19. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
GILL September 14 (peacefully), of Crook, formerly of Tow Law. Hannah, aged 87 years, re-united with her beloved husband Angus, loving mother of Jennifer and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law of John and Andrew, much loved grandmother of Duncan, Adrian, Hillary, Louisa and Daniel. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, September 21 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
GLENISTER September 10, suddenly, of 54 Westfield, Frosterley. Christopher John, aged 55 years, dearly beloved son of Winifred and the late Thomas, dearly loved brother of Margaret, Jane, Katherine and Nicholas and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St Thomas' R.C. Church, Wolsingham on Friday, September 16 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Diabetic Pump Appeal. R.I.P
GRAY Fiona Died suddenly at home, in Borrowby, Thirsk on September 8. Mother of Tessa, Anthony, Joanna and Sara. Funeral 12.00 noon, September 15 at The Church of Our Lady and St. Benedict, Ampleforth Village. Family flowers only. Donations to The British Heart Foundation.
GREENWOOD Brian, aged 74 years, of Ramshaw, Bishop Auckland, former Landlord of The Trotters Arms (formerly of Darlington and Cumbria), died peacefully at home on September 12, after a long illness patiently borne. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Christine, Janette and Barbara, father-in-law of Colin, Don and Trevor, loving granpa to Dale, Carl, Paul, Fay, Christopher and Martin, treasured great-granpa to Callum and Jessica Jane and loved by partners James, Denise, Jenna and Stacey. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Monday, September 19 at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be given for the British Lung Foundation.
GREVESON September 9, of Croft House Residential Home, Shotton Colliery. Elizabeth Ann (nee Curry), aged 85 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Charles and a much loved mam of Ann, Joan, Lilian, Charles and William, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet on Friday at 10.15 a.m. for service and interment at St. Saviour's Church. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5862136.
GUY September 10, suddenly, at 45 Knoll Avenue, Darlington. Stephen, aged 83 years, dearly loved uncle of Bill, George, Ken and their families. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HARRISON September 11 (suddenly, in hospital), of Nickstream Lane, Darlington. Ronnie, aged 73 years. Loving husband of Eileen, much loved dad to Trevor and Dave, dearly loved father-in-law to Linda and Sammie, also a treasured grandad, great-grandad and friend to many. Funeral Friday September 16. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
HENDERSON September 13, of Bishop Auckland. Elizabeth, aged 98 years, formerly of Flatts Farm, Lumley, beloved wife of the late Norman, devoted mother of Alan, Marion, Kenneth and the late Eric and Bobby, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving gran and great-gran, dearest sister to the late Mary and twin to the late Annie, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Hamsterley at 1.15 p.m. on Monday, September 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
HEYWARD Peter, aged 82 years (formerly of Vaux Brewery), died suddenly at home in Malaga. Father of Penny and Simon, grandfather and great-grandfather.
HOPPER Angus, from Bentley, Doncaster, late of Kelloe, died September 14, 2005 Dearly loved brother of Eric, Allan and Kathy and uncle to his nephews and nieces.
HOWARD September 13 (in hospital), of Hurworth. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, dearly loved mother of Nina and Philip and a loving grandmother of Antony, Bethany and Stephen. Funeral Tuesday, September 20. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K. or the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
