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BROWNBRIDGE - Olive Beatrice, aged 81 years, of Bishop Auckland, died peacefully in hospital on May 21. Beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mother of David and John and a loving mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, May 29 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Anne's Church Funds.
BYERS - Of West Auckland. Gerald, (Gerry). Passed away on May 18, whilst on holiday in Cyprus with his loving wife Jean. Funeral details to follow.
BYERS - Gerald, passed away suddenly on May 19 while on holiday, of West Auckland. Gerry, aged 70 years, much loved husband of Jean, cherished dad and father-in-law of Stephen and Tracie, Julie and Steve, also a devoted granda of Michael, Daniel and Benjamin and a dear son, brother and brother-in-law. Will family and friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley on Friday, June 1 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CAMDEN - On May 16, of Portland House, Willington. Gladys, aged 64 years, a dearly loved mam of Sandra and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law of Robert, beloved sister of Kenneth and Sandra and sister-in-law of Ann, also a devoted nana, great-nana and aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Hunwick on Saturday, May 26 at 9.30 a.m. Interment to follow.
CATHERALL - May 20, 2007, suddenly at home. Mally, aged 46 years, beloved husband to Liz, much loved dad and grandad, will also be sadly missed by all his brothers and sisters. Funeral Tuesday, May 29. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by private burial. No dark clothing at family's request.
CLIFTON - May 21, (peacefully, in hospital). George, aged 40 years, of Lindisfarne Court, Darlington. Dad of David and Mellisa, also a dear grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday May 31. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
COLLIER - May 18, 2007, suddenly but peacefully, at home. Les, aged 89 years, of Newton Aycliffe formerly of Ferryhill. Devoted hus band of the late Betty, much loved dad of Irene and the late David father-in-law of Bill, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral Tuesday May 29. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium
COLLINSON - May 22, (in hospital), of North Cowton. Harold, aged 86 years. (forty years Methodist local Preacher). Beloved husband of Joan and brother-in-law of Ronnie, Norman and families. Service at North Cowton Chapel at 1.45 p.m. on Tuesday May 29, followed by cremation at Darlington West Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to chapel funds.
COONEY - Leila (nee Parkin) Memorial Service on Saturday, May 26 11.30 a.m. St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law. Afterwards at The Newmarket. All friends welcome. Leila lost her fight against Cancer on May 3, 2007.
COOPER - Margaret, aged 65 years, of Hipswell, suddenly on May 19. Dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mum of Sheree, Donna and Michelle, dear mother-in-law of Patrick, Rab and Pete and treasured gran of Leanne, John, Gareth and Sheree. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, May 25 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Macmillan Nurse Fund.
CRADOCK - On May 22, suddenly in hospital. Eva Ann, aged 87 years, of Wensley, dear sister of the late Peggy, Nellie, Edna and Jack, loving aunt of Malcolm and Nigel, also a great-aunt. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Wensley on Wednesday, May 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
DAVEY - Geoffrey Wallace M.A., aged 82 years. Retired Barrister and Recorder of Northallerton, suddenly at James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough on May 18. Dearly loved husband of June, a much loved dad, stepdad and loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday, May 31 at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment at South Kilvington. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, for St. Wilfrid's Church, South Kilvington and I.C.U. James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough may be given on the plate provided at the Golden Lion Hotel following the service or sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
DAVIS - May 17, in hospital, late of Oakenshaw. Elizabeth Ann (nee Wilkinson), aged 82 years, devoted wife of George William, adored mum of Kim, son-in-law Chris and grandson John, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 25 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
DAVISON - May 21 (suddenly but peacefully at home, surrounded by her family), of Sedgefield. Mary (nee Outhwaite), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Allan, a treasured mum of Christine and Steven, a much loved grandma of Claire, Helen, Ann and Kelly and a loving sister of Bill, Ray and Jan. Would friends please meet in Sedgefield Methodist Chapel Tuesday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given to the family for her chosen charities. At her request, cheerful clothing to be worn.
DAWSON - May 17, (in hospital with his loving family around him), of Rookhope. Kenneth, aged 73 years. Loving husband of Heather and a dear father and father-in-law of Nicola and David, Robin and Marie, also a devoted grandad to Garry, Mary and Paige. Friends and family please meet for committal at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 25, at 9.30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service in St. John's Church, Rookhope at 10.40 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired for, Weardale Community Hospital may be left in St. John's Church after the Memorial Service.
DIXON - May 20, of Durham City. Doris, aged 94 years, beloved husband of George and will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, May 29 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
DIXON - May 21. Joseph Leonard, aged 83 years, at home, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle (formerly of Scargill). Loving and dearly loved husband of Isabel, father of Graham and Hilary and father-in-law of Peter. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 29 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds and (G.N.A.A.S.) Great North Air Ambulance Service.
DOYLE - May 19, peacefully in hospital after a long illness. Ron, aged 88 years, of Bedale, late of Guisborough. Beloved husband of Violet and the late Madge, loving father and father-in-law of Peter and Sue and grandfather of Debbie and Julie. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, May 24 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
FARR - May 24, (peacefully), at Sycamore Close, Hurworth. Kathleen, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Ernest, dearly loved mother of Lynda and Jackie, mother-in-law of Dave and Kev and also a much loved grandma. Funeral Wednesday, May 30. Friends please meet for a service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
FENBY - (nee Beaumont) May 22, 2007, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital. Maureen Barbara, aged 77 years, dearly loved mother of Eileen, David, Michael, Paul, Carole, Patricia and Elizabeth, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma and a true friend to many. Funeral service will take place in the Congregational Church, Whitby on Thursday, May 31 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment into Whitby Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation and Yorkshire Cancer Research. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care. Tel: (01947) 602076.
GALLOWAY - May 18, suddenly at home after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Thompson Street West, Darlington, formerly of Askrigg Street, Darlington. Ian, aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Paul and Clare, also a loving and devoted grandad, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday, May 24. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery. All floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
GOLDSBROUGH - Joyce (nee Taylor), formerly of Ferryhill and Spennymoor, passed peacefully away on May 18, aged 72 years. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, New Ollerton. Tel: (01623) 836090.
GRAHAM - On May 21, of Lowson Street, Darlington. Winifred, aged 89 years, dearly loved aunt of Kenneth and Barbara, sister-in-law of Marg-aret. Funeral Tuesday May 29. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
