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ATKINSON Norman On October 19, in hospital. Norman, aged 80 years, of Norton Court Nursing Home, Stockton (formerly of Stokesley and Hawes). Dearly loved brother of Anne and Margaret. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough Wednesday, October 26 at 2.15 p.m. (St. Hilda's Chapel). Friends please meet at crematorium.
BARRON Anthony Leslie (Tony), aged 69 years, of Middleton Tyas, died on October 22 after a long illness courageously borne. Deeply loved and loving husband of Rosemary and devoted father to Spencer and Nigel. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Monday, October 31 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the church.
BARTLETT October 21, Kathleen May, aged 93 years, in the care of Barrington Lodge Home, Bishop Auckland. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Judith and Margaret, mother-in-law to Ronnie, much loved grandmother of Paul and Susan, also dearly loved great-grandmother of John, Joe, Emily, Liam and Ben. Will friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium for service on Monday, October 31 at 1.15 p.m. By request, family flowers only please.
BEETHAM October 23 (peacefully) at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, of Newton Aycliffe. Margaret (nee Bowtell), aged 74 years, beloved wife of Kenneth, much loved mother of Janet and Kathryn, grandmother of Jessica, also a dearly loved sister of John and the late Kevin and Peter. Funeral Tuesday, November 1. Will friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by cremation. No flowers by request. Donations to the Pakistan Earthquake Appeal.
BELL October 23 (peacefully at home), of Castle Eden. Ebsworthy (Ebb), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret Audrey (nee Corps), dearly loved father of Carol, Gillian and Denise, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. James' Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.
BENNETT October 23 (peacefully at home). Winifred Ann, of The Mead, Darlington, a much loved wife of John, a dearly loved mum of John and Andrew, also a devoted grandma of Lucy. Funeral Monday, October 31. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Harris Street, prior to interment into the North Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the MS Society.
BOAST Martha, a much loved nana. Sadly missed by Joanne, David and John and great-grandchildren Amy, Laura and Kayleigh.
BOAST October 25 (in hospital), formerly of Ashleigh House and Trimdon Station. Martha, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ralph, a much loved mam of Jim and Valerie, Ronnie and Linda, a dear nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving her son's residence Tuesday at 2.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Trimdon Station Methodist Church for service at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BOWES October 24, peacefully in hospital, of Town End, Thirsk, formerly of Balk. Peter, aged 52 years, beloved husband of Suzanne, loving father of Elaine Ann and Mark William, grandad to Chloe, dear son of Rene and brother to Brian, Carol and Andrew and dearest uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Bagby on Monday, October 31 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Ainderby Ward, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
BRIER Geoffrey, after a long illness, passed away peacefully on October 22 in Southwoods Nursing Home, formerly Landlord of The Crosby. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m on Wednesday October 26.
CLAYTON Mary, aged 82 years, of Richmond (formerly of Sedgefield), died peacefully in hospital on October 18. Much loved mum of Lynn, Pam and Jill and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, October 27 at 2.15 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
CLOSE Suddenly at home, on October 27, of Esh Winning. Lily, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Mark, loving mam of Joan, Norma and Jillian, mother-in-law of Tom, Bill, Terry and Colin, dearly loved gran of Joanne, Mark, John, Helen and Mark. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 3 at 2.00 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Newhouse Club afterwards.
COCKBURN October 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Ferryhill. Colin, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Florence, a dear father of Susan, Geoffrey, Alison and Christine, a dear brother of Robert, also a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday, October 27. Will friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service in the Village Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
COLWELL October 26, at Appletree Nursing Home, formerly of Grove Road, Brandon. Lilian, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, loving mother of Marlene and Jennifer, mother-in-law of Colin and Charlie, much loved grandma of Peter, Mark, Charles and Ian and great-grandma of Lau-ren, Mia and Ben. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Thursday, November 3 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Appletree Nursing Home afterwards.
CONLIN Mona, aged 89 years, of Copley Bent, passed away quietly and peacefully in Bishop Auckland General Hospital on October 23. Beloved wife of the late James Conlin, much loved mother of Barry, loving nana of David, Stephen and Alice and a dear sister. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Tuesday, November 1 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
COX Eleanor Sinclair, aged 93 years of Middleton Tyas, died peacefully at The Terrace Care Home, Richmond on October 25. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, much loved mother of Sylvia and Peter and a dear mother-in-law and loving grandmother. Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Thursday, November 3 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given for Middleton Tyas Church Funds.
CRADDOCK October 26, of High Shaws, Brandon. George, aged 71 years, beloved son of the late Isabel and George, a much loved brother of the late Derek, a dearly loved cousin of the Bowron family and his special friend Charlie. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, October 31 at 10.00 a.m.
CROOK-RUMSEY October 26 (peacefully in hospital), of Kirkstone Place, Newton Aycliffe. Henry, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Jane and much loved by Pat, Terry, Tina, Mark, Sheila, Geoff and Sarah Jane. Funeral Tuesday, November 1. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to cremation. No flowers please. Donations if wished to the Burma Star Association.
CURRIE October 18, peacefully at home, of Thirsk. Don, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Christina, a loving dad of Russ, a much loved grandad of Victoria and Jessica, a dear father-in-law of Kathy. The funeral service was held at Harrogate Crematorium on Wednesday, October 26.
DAVIES October 22 (suddenly at home), of Darlington. Laurence, dearly loved husband of Stella, loving father of Michael, Chris and Julia, father-in-law of Christine, Liz and Martin, loving grandpa of Louise, Anna, Claire, Adam, Philip and Tom and great-grandpa of Chloe. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
DIGBY October 21, of Bellburn Lane, Darlington (formerly of The Bay Horse, Great Smeaton). Donald, aged 70 years, devoted and sincere partner of Marjorie. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Stroke Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
DOWSON October 24, peacefully, in hospital, of 12 Church Street, Langley Park. Flora, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, a dear mam of Vicky, Tom and Barry and a dear grandma, great-grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, October 28 at 8.45 a.m. Cremation to follow.
FENWICK William, also known as 'Billy the Singer', died Saturday, October 15, aged 61 years, a real character who will be much missed and a friend of many in Wolsingham. Will friends please meet for service at Wolsingham Parish Church on Saturday, October 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. All welcome afterwards in The Black Bull, Wolsingham.
FOTHERGILL October 25. John Eric, aged 79 years, of Middleton Road, Shildon, dearly loved husband of the late Milly, much loved stepfather of Margaret, father-in-law to Tommy, very dear granda of Annette and Stuart, great-granda of Richard and Bethany, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service on Tuesday, November 1 at 1.30 p.m. in St. John's Church, Shildon, cremation at Durham Crematorium to follow.
FULLERTON Harry, aged 88 years, formerly of North-allerton, died peacefully at The Abbey Care Village, Scorton on October 22. Dearly loved husband of Margaret and father of Alan, David, Mary and Brian. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 31 at 10.15 a.m.
GIBB Winifred May (Winnie), aged 82 years, formerly of Brompton-on-Swale and Richmond, died peacefully at Maple Lodge, Scotton on October 21. Dearly loved wife of the late David and mother of Paddy and Winnie. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, October 28 at 9.30 a.m., followed by a private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the Alzhiemers Society, may be given on the plate provided in the Church or alternatively they may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. "Requiescat In Pace"
GIBSON (New Brancepeth) Suddenly on October 20, aged 21 years. Andrew, the devoted partner of Emma, a loving dad of Josh and Ellie, a much loved son of Billy and Susan, also a dear brother of Nicola and Emma. Andrew will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Friday October 28, at 1.15 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request family flowers only. Donations if desired to, Newcastle Hospital N.H.S. Trust P.C.T. 029.
GLEASON October 21 (tragically), of South View, Sherburn Road. Mark Thomas (Ralphy), aged 24 years, dearly beloved son of Ralph and Julie, a much loved brother of Karen and also a dear nephew and cousin. Would friends please meet for service at St Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, November 1 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GOOD Margaret Ellen (nee Heaps), peacefully in Ashleigh House Care Home (formerly of Trimdon Village), loving wife of the late Jonathan, mother of Pauline, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, October 28. Friends please meet for service at West Cemetery Chapel at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
GRAHAM (Durham) October 20 (in hospital). William, aged 92 years, devoted dad of Frank and grandad of Averre and Janson. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 28 at 11.00 a.m. for service. Any enquiries to Alan M. Ranson Funeral Service, 151 Front Street, Chester-le-Street. Tel (0191) 3871404.
