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APPLETON - October 19, peacefully in hospital. Norman, aged 78 years, much loved husband of Isabel and dearly loved and missed by all the family. Would friends please meet at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate Tomorrow Thursday October 26 for service at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
APPLETON - On October 25, suddenly in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 81 years, of Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, a loving wife of the late Len and a loving mam to Neil and Beverley. Funeral Wednesday, November 1. Would family and friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery.
ASKHAM - October 18, suddenly at home, in Witton-le-Wear. Arthur, aged 94 years, devoted husband of the late Jennie, also a dearly loved uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25. No flowers by request. A donation to charity may, if desired, be left at the crematorium.
ATHEY - October 19, suddenly, Jennie (nee Craggs), aged 80 years, of Trimdon Village. Beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Edna and Alan, dear mother-in-law of Billy and Margaret, much loved gran of Paula, Sarah and Adam. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 26 at St. Mary Magdalene Church at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
BELL - On October 23, suddenly, at 56 Dale Grove, Leyburn (formerly of Carlton in Coverdale). Elizabeth (Libby), aged 60 years, beloved wife of the late Wally, dearly loved mother of Catherine and Robert and a much loved grandma to Thomas and Ellie. Funeral service and interment at Holy Trinity Church, Coverham on Monday, October 30 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Coverdale Churches (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BURNIP - Laura (nee Hillery), on October 24, peacefully in hospital, aged 89 years, of Oak Road, Easington Colliery, dearly beloved wife of Fred, a dearly loved mam of Ron and Joan, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and friend to many. Service to take place at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery on Tuesday, October 31 at 2.30 p.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 the C.C.U. Ward at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.
BURNSIDE - October 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Neasham Road Caravan Site, Darlington. Annie, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late James, much loved mam of Henry and Tom, dear mother-in-law of Jean and Ellie, a loving granny and great-granny. Funeral Tuesday October 31. Friends please meet for service in Christ Church, Keighley Road, Skipton at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Walton Wrays Cemetery.
BURTOFT - October 24, of Hambleton View, Thirsk. Maurice, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Ann, Sandra and Michael, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, November 3 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
BUZZARD - October 25, peacefully in hospital, of Ghyllfield Road, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Jean, aged 82 years, loving wife of the late Tom, dear mam of Janet and Gill and their families. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Wednesday, November 1 at 10.45 a.m. Cremation to follow.
COADY - October 19, peacefully, of Lanchester, formerly of Framwellgate Moor. Sylvia (nee Kennick and formerly Nimmins) aged 47 years, a dearly loved wife of Lawrence, mother of Matthew and James Nimmins, daughter of Jill and the late Jack Kennick. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 30 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Langley Park, Durham.
COLLIN - Maurice, aged 75 years, of Skeeby, peacefully in hospital on October 18. Dearly loved husband of Rosalie and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service in St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Thursday, October 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by burial in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to be shared between the Spinal Unit, James Cook Hospital and St. Agatha's Church Funds.
COLLIN - Maurice, aged 75 years, of Skeeby, peacefully in hospital on October 18. Dearly loved husband of Rosalie and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service took place on Thursday, October 26 at St. Agatha's Church, Easby, followed by burial in the churchyard. Donations, if desired, for the Spinal Unit, James Cook Hospital may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
COURTNEY - Gisela, of The Garth, School Aycliffe, on October 19, after a courageous battle with cancer, borne with unbelievable spirit, humour and dignity. Devoted wife and soulmate of the late Capt. Brian John Courtney R.M.P., treasured sister of Marianne and Erika, much loved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt and special friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at church for Church Funds and a charity of the family's choice.
CRAMMOND - Philip Charles October 19, aged 50 years, late of Darlington. Husband of Jan, father of Martin, Karen and Teresa. Cremation at Walsall on October 30 at 12.45 p.m. Contact telephone number (01325) 282389.
DADE - October 23, after a long illness borne with humour and dignity, peacefully at home with his family around him. Johnny, aged 80 years, of Winchester Way. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (nee Llewellyn) much loved father of Julie and Lynne, devoted grandad of Bradley, Johnathan, Cassandra and Rachel, father-in-law of Steve and friend of Colin, loved and respected by his brother Fred and sister Rena and families in Monmouth, also Betty and James in New Zealand. Will be greatly missed. Funeral Tuesday, October 31. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church for service, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice.
DAVIDSON - On October 22, peacefully in Belmont Grange Nursing Home and formerly resident at Beddell House and Donnini Place, Gilesgate. Jess, aged 88 years, dearly beloved wife of Tom, loving mam of Kate and Ann, also a loving gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Hospital Chapel on Friday, October 27 at 8.45 a.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Stroke Association, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
DAVIDSON - Peterlee Suddenly in hospital on October 22. Rose (nee Tarbit), aged 91 years, beloved mother, grandmother and sister. Friends and family please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium, Gateshead on November 1 at 3.00 p.m. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Victoria. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Oxfam.
DAVIES - On October 22 (suddenly but peacefully, in Regents View Nursing Home), of Jubilee Crescent, Sherburn Hill. Maureen (nee Robson), devoted wife of Sam, beloved mam of Allison and mother-in-law of Paul, a treasured and sadly missed nana, also a dear sister of Sid and Eva. Would friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church on Friday, October 27 at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment in Shadforth Cemetery.
DEAN - October 25, peacefully at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Jean, aged 97 years, beloved wife of Edward, dearly loved mother of Robert and Christopher, also much loved grandma of Saskia. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DEVENPORT - Joseph October 23, in Yoden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall, formerly of Acacia Avenue, Horden. Joe, aged 95 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Lilian, wonderful dad of Joan and Patricia and a dear grandad and great-grandad. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery Monday, October 30. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at St Joseph's R.C. Church, Blackhall at 10.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
DEWAR - October 21, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family. Janet, aged 84 years, of St. Oswald's Walk, Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a special mum of Sheena and mother-in-law of Ian, much loved gran of Stephen and Nicola and a dear sister to Nan and Peter. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.
DIXON - October 22, peacefully in hospital. Robert Ernest (Bob) aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe, beloved husband of the late Martha, loving father of Terry, Avril, Reg and Neil, devoted father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Would friends please meet for a Service of Thanksgiving 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. If desired a donation for the Sedgefield Community Hospital would be gratefully received.
DONNELLY - Sunderland October 17, suddenly in hospital. Dulcie, aged 64 years, much loved and very sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, October 31. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Ceme-tery. No flowers please, by request. Donations in lieu to The Samaritans, Sunderland, 13 Grange Crescent, Sunderland SR2 7BN.
EDGAR - October 22, of Spennymoor. Brian, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Betty, dearest dad of Andrew and Sharon, loving grandad of Amy, Samantha, Daniel and Melissa, father-in-law of Nicki and Stephen. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 31 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Heart Foundation. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
FEARN - Newton Aycliffe Joan, aged 86 years, on October 20, of Bethany House. Wife of the late Alfred, loving mother of Barbara and Margaret, Tony and Phil and a much loved grandma of Simon, Robin and James. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in Neville Parade Methodist Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please by request.
FERGUSON - Robert On October 18, of Shakespeare Terrace, Easington Village. Bobby, aged 82 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Avis, much loved dad of Frank, Allan, Jim and Janet, dear father-in-law and also devoted granda and great-granda. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Thursday, October 26. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Church of The Ascension, Easington Colliery at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
GASH - Norah Peacefully in hospital on October 15, aged 87 years, of Eaglescliffe. Beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mum of Susan, John and Stephen, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted gran and great-gran. Funeral service to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday October 26, at 11.00 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to, Colin McGinley, Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton. Tel: (01642) 786200.
GILL - On October 19, in hospital, of Swaledale Avenue, Darlington. Mary Annie Gill (nee Stoddart), aged 88 years, wife of the late John Gill, dearly loved mam of Isabel, Rosemary, Margaret and Catherine, dear mother-in-law, cherished grandma and great-grandma, also loving sister, sister-in-law, auntie and dear friend to all. Funeral Friday, October 27. Friends please meet for service in Bondgate Methodist Chapel at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be left for church funds.
GRATTON - Richard Edward (Dick) died peacefully, in hospital on October 21, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth and greatly loved father of Eddie, Doreen and June, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed. Funeral service at Thornley Methodist Church on Thursday, October 26 at 1.30 p.m.
HALEY - October 21, of Crook. Alan, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Peg, precious dad of Ann and Ian, dear father-in-law to John and Sharon, a much loved granda and great-granda, dear brother-in-law and uncle, also a very special friend of Edith, Sonia and girls. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, October 27. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
HARDING - Ann Veronica On October 23, after a serious illness of Malton. Ann (nee Woods), aged 56 years, formerly of Darlington and Chilton. Beloved wife of Christ-opher, loving sister of Patricia and a much loved auntie and sister-in-law. Funeral service at St. Michael's Church, Malton on Tuesday, October 31 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses Fund.
HARKER - John George On October 17, suddenly in hospital. John, aged 64 years. Much loved husband of Amy, loving dad of Helene, David and Amanda, also a dear father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral took place Tuesday, October 24.
HART - October 18, peacefully in hospital, of Hurworth Place, Darlington. James, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, devoted father of Simon and Robin and dear father-in-law of Juliet. Funeral Wednesday, October 25. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
HIBBERT - October 25 (suddenly, but peacefully in Tenlands Nursing Home), of Auckland Road Ferryhill. Sidney (Sid), aged 88 years, a loving husband of Lilian, uncle and friend to many and a very special person to Pearl and Barry. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 1 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
HODGSON - Newton Aycliffe October 26 (peacefully), of Defoe Court, formerly of West Auckland. Veronica (nee Vera Bell), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother of Vera, Rita and Joan, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother and a dear sister of Teresa. Funeral Wednesday, November 1. Requiem Mass to be held at St. Paulinus' R.C. Church, West Auckland 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Would friends kindly meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Requiescat In Pace
HODGSON - October 27. Jack, aged 95 years of Wolverhampton (former Cashier at Pickford and Hollands, Crook and William Press, Darlington). Will be sadly missed by June, John, Bill and their families.
HORNER - Clifford (Cliff), aged 78 years, of Scruton, formerly of Streetlam, died peacefully in hospital on October 18 after an illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of Gillian, David, Kathleen and Andrew, dear father-in-law to John, Sandra, Keith and Angela and loving grandad of Sarah, Paul, Robert and Amy, Christopher and Claire, Laura, Katrina and Daniel, Samuel and Bethany. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service at St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Thursday, October 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Parkinson's Disease Society and Church Funds.
HUNT - Ruby (nee Guy), aged 79 years, formerly of Catterick Village, slipped gracefully to sleep on October 24, with dignity. Devoted and much treasured mum of Ray, Jackie, Sandra and Debra and a most precious and adored grandma and great-grandma, beloved sister of Mabel and the late Raymond, Betty and Doreen and a very dear auntie. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 31 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations if desired may be made to Richmond House Resident's Comforts Fund care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HUSTWICK - Eileen Lily (nee Webb), aged 68 years, of Bute House, Hudswell, died suddenly at home on October 25. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mum of Stephen, loving grandma of Abbie and Jena, beloved daughter of Freda and dear sister to Margaret. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 1 at 11.30 a.m., followed by burial in Downholme Churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the British Diabetic Association and Cancer Research U.K. At Eileen's request, please wear bright coloured clothing.
HUTCHINSON - October 19 (in hospital), of Trimdon Village (formerly of Middleton-St-George). William Harold (Bill), aged 80 years, beloved husband of Rebe, loving dad of Gill, Patricia and Sue, dear step-father of Brian, father-in-law of Peter, Chris, Ed and Julie, a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
JONES - On October 18, peacefully in hospital, of Romanby. Doris, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of Ron, loving mother of Deborah. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, October 25 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be sent to the British Heart Foundation.
