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CRAGGS - Vera, of Bishop Auckland, peacefully at sunset on Saturday, February 9, 2008, aged 85 years, after a long illness always so bravely borne. Most cherished and dearly beloved wife of Charles, loving and adored mum of Angela, dearest mother-in-law of Peter, devoted, deeply loved nana of Sarah and a loving auntie, sister and sister-in-law to all of her family. Her smile and love will be so missed by her family, friends and carers whose lives have all been touched by her courage, dignity and grace. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, February 19 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Stroke Association may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JA.
DAVIES - February 12 of Ferryhill. Bessie, aged 87 years, beloved aunt of Alan, Barbara, Bobby, Stephen and Ivy. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, February 25 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
DAVIES - February 5, passed away tragically of Spenny-moor. Waine, aged 38 years, treasured son of Barbara, step-son of Ray, much loved twin brother of Gary, loving brother of Michael and sister-in-law Angela and a devoted uncle of Campbell, Devon and Olivia. Would friends please meet for service at St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe on Tuesday, February 19 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Goodnight and God Bless Dad. From devoted daughter Kayley Jay.
DENTON - Terry On February 6, peacefully in hospital after an illness bravely fought and of Dunscroft, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Dearly beloved husband of Gill, loving father of Elizabeth and Andrew, dear father-in-law to Ben. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Service in Hatfield Parish Church on Monday, February 18 at 10.30 a.m., followed by committal at Rose Hill Crematorium 11.40 a.m. Enquiries to B.A. Wright and Sons, Funeral Directors, Fishlake. Tel. (01302) 841296.
DINNING - On February 7, peacefully in hospital. Edward, aged 76 years, of Trimdon Village. Beloved husband of Alice, much loved dad of Edward and Brian, father-in-law of Jackie, loving grandad of Laura and Natalie, also a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Friday, February 15 in St Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Butterwick Hospice and can be made via the family.
DOVER - February 10, in hospital, of 7a Kingsway, Langley Park. Bill aged 85 years, a dearly loved husband of Mary and the late Maisie and a dear dad of Jeff, Keith, Bill and their families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 18 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Plate provided.
DOWSE - Cavan, aged 65 years, of Richmond, died suddenly on February 13. Dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Mark and Catriona, dear father-in-law to Steve and loving granda of Samuel and Hannah. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, February 22 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Richmond Station Project (cheques payable to the RBPT), may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DUNN - February 13, of St. Johns Chapel. John Henry (Jack), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Freda, loving father of Judith and Jackie and a much loved grandfather and 'great' grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, St. Johns Chapel on Wednesday, February 20 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the St. Johns Chapel Luncheon Club which may be left in the Golden Lion where all are welcome for refreshments afterwards.
EALES - February 3, passed peacefully at Whorlton Grange Residential Home, formerly of Even-wood. Freda, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Rosalyn, sister to Gina and Irene and dear grandmother to Keith. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 15 at 10.15 am
EARLE - February 9, peacefully of The Sycamores, Heatherwood Grove, Darlington. Thomas (former Police Inspector of Durham Constab-ulary), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Barbara and the late Raymond, father-in-law of Ron and much loved grandad of Sarah and the late Paul. Funeral Thursday, February 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
ELLIOTT - February 7, in hospital, of Quarrington Hill. John, aged 43 years, dearly loved son of Pat and the late Trevor, exceptionally good friend of Kevin, Terry and Mary, a much loved nephew of Ron and Sandra and dear cousin of Sharon and Colin. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Friday, February 15 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation at Durham.
EVANS - February 9, peacefully, after a long illness at Sandwell Park, surrounded by her loving family, of Shotton. Marjorie Winifred (nee Rollinson), aged 84 years, a loving wife to the late Alexander, a precious mam of Kenneth, Irene, Bryan, Pauline, Alexander, Raymond, Richard and Marjorie, a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Friday for service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard.
FOSTER - February 13, of Coronation. Tom, aged 65 years, a much loved father and grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
GAMSBY - February 9, after a short illness, of St. Cuthbert's Terrace, Ferryhill. Violet, aged 99 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred and a dear mam, gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving residence at 8.35 a.m. on Friday, February 15 for service in St. Luke's Church at 8.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
GARDNER - Arthur, passed suddenly away at home on Wednesday, February 6, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, much loved dad to Joan and partner Steve. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Torquay Crematorium on Monday, February 18 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Age Concern by a retiring collection or sent care of Drakes of Torbay, Hele Road, Torquay. TQ2 7QG.
GARNETT - February 6 (suddenly), of Darlington. Robert James (Bob), aged 69 years, beloved husband of the late Edna, a much loved dad of Jill, Carole and Christine, father-in-law of Rob and Brian, a much loved grandad of Daniel, Claire, Lisa, Abbie and Chelsie also a dear friend of Christine. Funeral Friday February 15 at 11.15 a.m. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium. Will be sadly missed
GIBSON - February 12 (peacefully at home), of Dallymore Drive, Bowburn. Raymond (Ray), aged 77 years, beloved husband of Ethel, a dearly loved dad of Gillian and Andrew, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad and brother. Would friends please meet in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sunderland Bridge, Croxdale Wednesday for a service at 10.20 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
GOODE - On February 6, (at home). Gladys, most beloved wife of the late Joe, dearest mum of Angela, Alan and Belinda, mum-in-law to Gordon and a much loved grandma and great-grandma, loved and missed by sisters-in-law and brother-in-law and family in Scotland. Funeral service at Northallerton Methodist Church, 10.15 a.m. on Tuesday February 19. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Herriot Hospice Homecare sent to, Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. DL7 8LU.
GREEN - February 12, suddenly. Ann (nee Reynolds), aged 63 years, of Shildon. Beloved wife of Peter, devoted mam of David and Deborah, dear mother-in-law to Claire and Tony, much loved and loving nana to Ross, Daniel, Kieren and Connor, treasured daughter of Doris and the late Herbert, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.40 a.m. on Monday, February 18, followed by cremation at Durham.
HALL - Nancy (nee Marquis), late of Bishop Auckland, peacefully in Blackpool on Monday, February 11, 2008, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mum of Michael and a loving mother-in-law and grandma. Service details and enquiries please to D. Hollowell and Sons, Funeral Directors. Tel: (01253) 408886.
HESELTINE - Harold You only get one dad so love and cherish him, a day will come when he's not there. Dad, you were the best. All my love. Beverley xxx
HESELTINE - Harold, aged 75 years, of Evenwood, died suddenly in hospital on February 12. Beloved husband of the late Jean and much loved dad of Beverley. Funeral service at Ramshaw Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
HETHERINGTON - February 11 (peacefully), at Darlington Memorial Hospital. John Bainbridge, aged 85 years, of Barnard Castle. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, much loved father of Denis, Barbara, Janet, Ian and Jean, father-in-law of Elizabeth, Ian, Denis and Simone, dearly loved grandad of Mark, Stuart, Graeme, Carl, James and Lauren. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Tuesday, February 19 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given in Church to the Alzheimers Society.
