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BEARDSMORE - Eric August 15, in hospital, of Peterlee Care Home. Eric, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of Joyce, a loving dad of Stephen and the late Elaine, a dear father-in-law, also a devoted grandad of Emma, Cal and Paris. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday, August 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BELL - (nee Taylor) August 13, (peacefully, in hospital). Violet, aged 79 years, of Rocket Street, Darlington. A much loved wife of Raymond and a devoted mam, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednesday August 22. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, prior to burial in West Cemetery, Darlington.
BIRD - On August 16, at Alder Park, Brandon. Rita, aged 69 years, a dearly beloved wife of Brian and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 21 at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please but donations may be given for the Cancer Fund or Macmillan Nurses.
BLAND - Doreen Alice Doreen, aged 81 years, on August 11, peacefully in Darlington. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, who will be sadly missed by friends and family. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BLENKINSOPP - Frank, of Binchester, died peacefully in hospital on August 12 (glorious 12th), aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosie, a much loved father of Rosemary, Frankie and Deborah, loving grandfather of Kieron, also a dear brother. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 23 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given directly to The Dog Trust, Darlington.
BOWEY - August 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Tudhoe (formerly of Hetton-le-Hole). Doris, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Stephen, loving mother of Eileen, mother-in-law of Paul, dear sister of Joice and Ronnie. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence on Friday, August 17 at 1.40 p.m. for service and committal at Durham Crematorium 2.00 p.m. All are welcome afterwards at The Green Tree, Tudhoe Village. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
BOYD - William Traynor On August 9, peacefully in hospital. Bill, aged 95 years (former Borough Architect), formerly of Dale Road, Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ann, a much loved dad of Ron and Alison also a loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, August 22. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimers Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
BRADY - Joseph Anthony August 16, in hospital. Joe aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Marjorie, a much loved brother of Gerard and Mary, dear brother-in-law of Alice and Valerie, also a loving uncle and great-uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, Peterlee at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to DebRA. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BRAITHWAITE - (nee Baty) August 11 (peacefully, in Eastbourne Care Home). Doris, aged 77 years, formerly of Eden Cres-cent, beloved wife of the late Frank, mother of Pamela and Paul, mother-in-law of Graham and a much loved nana. Funeral Thursday, August 16. Would friends please meet at 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers, by request please.
BRITTON - August 12, in hospital, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity, of West Cornforth. Olwen, aged 56 years, much loved daughter of Linden, loving mam of Tammy, Wendy, Wayne, Craig, Shaun and David, dear mother-in-law of Jayne and Amanda, gran of Kieran, Brandon, Morgan, Selby, Abby, Callum, Tonianne, Leanne, Shaun, Victoria and Susan. Family and friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, August 17 at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham (family only). Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Franziska Willer Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital, c/o Joyce Malcolm.
BRITTON - Olwen In loving memory of my dear mam. If I could have one single wish and never have another It would simply be to have one hour and spend it with my muvva. I'd simply sit and hold your hand and we'd have a cup of tea No-one else would be there, there'd just be you and me. We'd talk about the old times, we'd laugh and reminisce And just before you left me, I'd give your cheek a kiss. Love always, Craig, Amanda and Bairns.
BURNS - August 9, in Oak Lodge Nursing Home, Darling-ton. Dennis, aged 72 years. Funeral service on Wednesday, August 22, 9.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
BURTON - On August 11, tragically, as the result of an accident, of 13 Sycamore Close, Spennithorne. Mark Richard, aged 44 years, dearly loved son of Roy and Lorna, much loved brother of Tony and a very dear nephew and cousin. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Friday, August 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Harmby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
CAMERON - August 11, of Bishop Auckland. Maurice, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Jean, devoted dad of Hedley, Neil, Christine and Paul, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, August 17. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Richardson Hospital or Macmillan Nurses.
CATTERICK - On August 12 (suddenly) Vin, aged 83 years, of Chatsworth Terrace, Darlington, a beloved father of Stephen and Phillip, father-in-law of Maureen, a much loved grandad of Andrew, Debbie, Mark and Sarah, also old grandad of Meghan and Harris. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, prior to private burial.
CLARK - Sydney, aged 76 years, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, on August 10, of Darlington. Beloved son of the late Lawrence and Sarah Emma Clark, dear brother of the late Gordon and a much loved cousin. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, North Road, 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
CLINTON - August 15 (suddenly at home), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Robert Hunter (Bob), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of late Maisie, a dearly loved father of Edna and a dear father-in-law to Charlie, also a much loved grandad of Robert, Yasmine and Natasha. Cremation Thursday, August 23 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
CLOSE - On August 15, of Rose Court, Esh Winning. Gerrard, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, loving father of Elaine, Diane and Alison, a dear grandad of Claire and great-grandad of Nikita. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Wednesday, August 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
CORK - August 12, suddenly after a long illness, of Thornbury Rise, Darlington. Thomas Francis, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved father of Anne and David, loving father-in-law of Chris and Anne, much loved grandad of Megan, Rebecca, Luke and Tamsin and also a dear brother and friend. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
CORK - On August 12, suddenly in hospital. Nellie, aged 83 years, of Oswin Grove, Gilling West, formerly of Colne, Lancashire. Widow of Maurice, loving mother of Mari, mother-in-law of Sam Weston, little gran to Matthew, Robin and Rebecca and also Kate and Samantha and 'the little one' to Lauryn and a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Monday, August 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital and the R.S.P.B. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DOBSON - August 9, of Beechfield, Newton Aycliffe. Amy Dobson R.M.N., aged 71 years, dearly loved mother of Susan, Godfrey and Richard and also a much loved nana, aunt and sister-in-law. Funeral Thursday, August 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
ENTWHISTLE - August 12, of Crook (in hospital). Laura (nee Lamb), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert Henry, much loved mother of Avril, Gerald and the late Leslie, a dear mother-in-law to Bill, grandmother to Paul, Stuart, Ann-Marie, Susan, Dawn and Bobby, also great-grandmother of Laura, Jessica, Ethan and Abigail. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, August 17, followed by cremation at Durham.
EVANS - August 9, of Sadberge. John Raymond aged 80 years, beloved partner and soulmate of Enid, dearest father of Linda, Janice and Leslie, a cherished grandad and great-grandad and also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday August 20 at 3.15 p.m.
