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HESELTINE
August 31, 2000 peacefully, at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington (late of Eldon Street, Darlington).
Cicely, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Richard Fothergill, a dear mother of Douglas, John, Trevor and Alan, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral Wednesday, September 6, 2000.
Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium.
Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to the Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington
WILLIAMS
August 31, 2000 peacefully, at 23 The Oaklands, Middleton-one-Row (formerly of Blackhall Colliery).
Ethel, aged 83 years, a dearly loved mother, grandma and great-grandma.
Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery.
WILSON
August 30, 2000 (suddenly). Chris, aged 41 years, loving son of Norman and the late Connie, devoted dad of Paul, Katie and Steven and dear brother of Pat, brother-in-law of Geoff.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
WILSON
August 30, 2000 (suddenly, at home), at Wordsworth Road, Darlington.
Chris, aged 41 years, dearly beloved partner of Julia.
Though time together was short, each day will be treasured and never forgotten.
Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.
Until we meet again.
Funeral Tuesday, September 5, 2000.
Will friends please meet for service and cremation 10.15 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium
ADAIR
August 13 (suddenly, at home), Gladys, aged 80 years, of Jesmond Road, Darlington, a dearest wife and best friend to Dennis, a loving mother to Kenneth, Tony and Norman, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral to take place on Monday, August 22. Would friends please meet at 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
ALLISON
Anne (nee Borrows), died August 1, at home. Wife of the late Clive, loving mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
ALLISON
Suddenly at home, August 9, in Bishop Auckland. Bunny (John), aged 78 years, beloved dad of the late David Anthony, dear uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Flowers/enquiries care of Gibson Funeral Services. Tel. (01388) 603665.
ARMSTRONG
August 11 (peacefully, at home), of Cassop. Derek, aged 69 years, beloved dad and grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, August 22 at 10.00 a.m.
ARMSTRONG (nee Blenkiron)
August 16 (peacefully at home after a long illness). Joan, aged 64 years, of School Aycliffe, a dear partner of Bob, sister of Alan and Anne. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, August 23. Would friends please meet for service at 2.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium.
ATKINSON
John Joseph (Greatham) August 10 (peacefully, in hospital). Jack, a dearly loved husband of the late Frances Atkinson, very dear father of Thomas, Frances, Nicholas and Mark, father-in-law of Helen and Keith and a much loved grandfather of Matthew and Edward. Funeral Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary, Billingham on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Greatham Parish Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. R.I.P
ATKINSON
August 18 (peacefully in hospital), of Denebridge Row, Chilton. Les, aged 80 years, devoted husband of Margaret, a loving son of Sally, a dearly loved dad of Gillian and Jocelyn, a dear father-in-law of Paul and a much loved grandad of Martin, Colin, Sara and Sonia. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Wednesday, for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the 'MARA Unit Fund', c/o Lyne Elliott, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BARTLE
Sunday August 14 (in Darlington Memorial Hospital after many years of pain bravely borne), of Shildon. Anne (nee Lawrence), aged 66 years. Dearly beloved wife of Les, dearly loved and wonderful mum of Paul and David, kind and giving mother-in-law of Pam and Trish, a much loved grandma of Laura, Katie and the late Joanne, a very special sister of Hazel and Peter, also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Will be very much missed by all of us. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday August 19, at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BEACHAM
Sacriston August 15 (in hospital). George, aged 94 years, a much loved husband of Margaret, loved dad of John and Leslie, loved father-in-law of Pauline and Kathleen and a devoted grandad of Deborah. A wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 23 at 10.00 a.m.
BENSON
August 11 (suddenly, at home), of Newton Aycliffe. Alan, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Ann also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday, August 18. Will friends please meet at 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BONARIUS
August 13, of Kelloe. Melvyn, dearly loved son of Ethel and the late Daniel, loved brother of Daniel, brother-in-law of Tracy and a dear uncle of Jessica and Hannah. Friends please meet at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe for service at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, August 19, followed by private interment.
BOUGHEN
August 11 (suddenly, at home) of Esh Winning, late of Horden. Arthur, aged 73 years, devoted husband of Enid, much loved dad of Mary, Robert, Arthur and William, father-in-law to Brenda, June and Sheila, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, August 17 at 2.30 p.m. Gone but not forgotten.
BRAMLEY
On August 15, peacefully in Middleton Hall Nursing Home, former Matron at Stockton and Thornaby Hospital. Mary, aged 93 years. Funeral service will be held in St. Peter's Church, Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, 1.00 p.m., on Monday, August 22, followed by cremation. No flowers, but donations if wished, may be given to a charity of your own choice. Friends please meet at church.
BROOKFIELD
August 15 (suddenly at home), of Harris Street, Darlington. John Hanson, aged 95 years, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please.
BROWN
August 17, peacefully in hospital after a long and courageous fight with Cancer, fought with unbelievable spirit, dignity and a wonderful sense of humour. Wilfred, aged 78 years, of Northallerton, beloved father of Kenneth, Lavinia and Trevor, a dearest father-in-law and a special grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, August 25 at 10.30 a.m. at Northalllerton Methodist Chapel, followed by interment at Crakehall Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Northallerton Macmillan Nurses.
BUSSEY
August 11 (in hospital), of Shildon. Mary, aged 88 years, a devoted wife of the late Bob, dearest mam of Peggy and a very dear mother-in-law of Syd, a much loved nana of Garry, Ian, Janet and Carol, also a treasured great-nana of Carly, Christopher, Zoe and Daniel. Will be greatly missed by all. Private cremation Thursday, August 18, following a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel.
CARTER
(Lanchester) Ford Road. Peacefully at home on August 12, aged 85 years. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mam of Arthur, Ralph and Irene, mother-in-law of Jeanette and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in All Saint's Parish Church, Lanchester on Wednesday August 17, at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
CATON
August 9, of Darlington, formerly of Tow Law. Muriel, aged 80 years, beloved wife of Les, dearly loved mother of Maxine, Barrie and Ann and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral arrangements later.
CHAYTOR
Marie Demcia On August 11, peacefully in hospital, Marie, aged 79 years, of Bowburn, formerly of Fishburn. Wife of the late Harry, mother of Marie, Pauline (deceased), Anne (deceased), Joe, Alex, Pamela and John, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, August 17 at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
COOPER
August 12, of 13 Attwood Terrace, Wolsingham. Elizabeth (Bessie, nee Elliott), aged 88 years, dearly loved partner of the late John, loving mother of Fred, Priscilla and Peter and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 18 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Weardale Community Hospital, plate in crematorium.
CRAGGS
July 31 (suddenly, at home). Edith, aged 85 years, of Lansdowne Street, Darlington. Funeral to take place on Monday, August 22. Would friends please meet at 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
DENNIS
Died August 14, peacefully in hospital. Kenneth (Ken), aged 75 years, of Dalton, Thirsk. Dearly loved husband of Freda, dear dad of Valerie and Kevin and father-in-law of Dave and Ann, also a much loved grandad to Jessie and Julia. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Dalton on Friday, August 19 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Harrogate. At Ken's request, please wear bright clothes. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research and Church Funds, a plate will be provided in the church.
DENT
August 17, of Bishop Auckland. Elsie (nee Conley), beloved wife of the late Robert, devoted mother of Robert Anthony, also a much loved and loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at church for the R.N.I.B.
DIXON
August 11, in hospital, of Darlington. Eric Paul, husband of Marie and uncle of Shirley, Fiona and Christopher. Funeral service took place at Elm Ridge Methodist Church on Thursday, August 18. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Wards 32 and 43, Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
