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ALDEN - October 6 (peacefully in hospital), of Darlington. Colin William, aged 46 years, loving son to Joan and Bill, much loved brother to Susan, Wendy, Kevin and Mark, also a dearly loved dad, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, October 14. Would friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
APPLETON - October 7 (in hospital, after a short illness), formerly of Craigarron Nursing Home and Trimdon Colliery. Irene, aged 87 years. A dear wife of the late George Frederick, a much loved mother and gran. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation Thursday at 10.00 a.m.
ATKINSON - October 9 (suddenly), of South View, Meadowfield. Bryan, aged 74 years, much loved husband of the late Mavis (nee Ross), a dear dad of Karen, Susan and Stephen, also a devoted grandad. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, October 17.
BATEMAN - Thomas William (Tom), of Eastfield Road, Pickering, peacefully at home on October 6, aged 73 years. Best friend and much loved husband of Jill, a loving dad of Jane, grandad of Jack, and father-in-law of Dave. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Pickering on Friday, October 14 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Pickering Cemetery. Flowers welcome, but donations if so desired, for Filey Lifeboat, a plate will be provided at the service.
BLAKESLEY - Peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland, on October 7. Jean, beloved wife of Frank and dear mother of John. A service will be held in Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 12.00 noon.
BLAREAU - October 9, peacefully in hospital, of Winsor Court, Darlington. Jeannie, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late George Edward, dearly loved mother of Philip, Hilda, Yvonne, Marlene, Colin, Michael and the late Heather, also a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
BOWNAS - Florence May (Florrie, nee Shout), aged 84 years, of The Terrace Care Home, Richmond, formerly of Whitby, died peacefully in hospital on October 6. Very dear sister of Daisy, Dougie and Fred and very much loved by all the family. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request, if desired, donations may be given at the crematorium for the British Heart Foundation.
BOWSER - On October 10, peacefully in hospital. Mary, aged 89 years, of Sir E. D. Walker Homes, Heighington and the surrounding area. Dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mam of Dorothy and Jen, mother-in-law of Tommy and Granville, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research U.K. and Elm Ridge Methodist Church, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BOWTELL - October 11 (suddenly in hospital), of Priors Path, Ferryhill. William (Billy), aged 79 years, beloved husband of Kathleen (Kathy), a dearly loved father of Denis and Kevin, a dear father-in-law of Gillian and Angie and a loving grandad of Matthew and Adam, also a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in All Saints' R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, prior to interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to CAFOD. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
BURNEY - October 9, at her daughter's residence in Chesterfield, of Shildon. Dorothy, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ray (Burney) and the late Jack Wright, greatly loved and missed by daughter Elizabeth and son Jim, dear mother-in-law of Ronnie and Linda, much loved nana of Colin, Lorna and Craig and Nana Dot to great-grandchildren Kieran, Toby and Lauren. Funeral Wednesday, October 19 at Chesterfield. Enquiries to Jim and Linda. Tel. (01388) 608279.
BURNHOPE - On October 9, aged 82 years, of Moncreiff Terrace, Easington. Oswald (Ossie), dearly loved dad of Gordon and Christine, cherished grandad of Angela and Andrew, Angela and Matt, also loving uncle of Margaret. Will friends please meet for service and committal at Hartlepool Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 2.40 p.m. Enquiries to Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846. Will be sadly missed, rest in peace.
BURTON - October 11 (peacefully, at home, after an illness borne with courage and dignity), of The Pentlands, Chilton. Colin, aged 63 years. A dearly loved husband of Elaine, a loving dad of Allison and Paul, a much loved grandy of Laura and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton, Tuesday for a service at 12.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to 'Cancer Research U.K.' Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle. NE2 4RX.
CHAMBERS - October 7 (peacefully, at home). Audrey Lilian, aged 77 years, of Haughton. A much loved wife of Ken, a dear mother to Ray, John, Alan and Roz, also a loving nana and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Thursday October 13. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington.
CHANDLER - Evelyn (nee Anderson), aged 68 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on October 6. Dearly loved wife of Don, much loved mum of Catherine and Michael, dear mother-in-law of John and Nikki and loving nana of Oliver, Toby, Thomas and Abigail. Devoted to all the family. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Wednesday, October 12 at 6.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 13 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private burial in Richmond Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for Cancer Research U.K. Requiescat in Pace
CHANDLER - Evelyn (nee Anderson), aged 68 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on October 6. Dearly loved wife of Don, much loved mum of Catherine and Michael, dear mother-in-law of John and Nikki and loving nana of Oliver, Toby, Thomas and Abigail. Devoted to all the family. Requiem Mass took place in St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, October 13, followed by burial in Richmond Cemetery. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research U.K. are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Requiescat in Pace
CHARLTON - October 9, of South View, Hunwick. Helier (nee Barnett), aged 65 years. Loving mother of Beverly and Michelle, dear mother-in-law of Mark and John, devoted nana of Jade, Jack and Joe, much loved sister of Les, John and Geoff. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Saturday October 15, at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards to celebrate the life of Helier at The Joiners Arms, Hunwick.
CLARK - On October 8, peacefully at 27 Sharp Crescent, Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Betsy, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Gavin and loving mam of Malcolm and Ian, also a dear grandma, sister and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 12 at 9.30 a.m.
COCHRANE - On October 10, suddenly at home. Olive (nee Hindmarch), aged 92 years, wife of the late Robert, devoted mother of Grace and Sydney, loving mother-in-law of Margaret and the late Jack, grandmother of Lorraine and Stephen, dear great-grandmother of Aimee and Thea. Friends please meet at Carrville Methodist Church on Monday, October 17 for service at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, plate provided at church.
COLE - David On October 6, suddenly at home, David, aged 48 years, of Stockton. Dearly loved husband of Liz, wonderful dad of Katie, Anna and Jenny, dearest son of Doris and Jim, dear brother of Jacqueline and Gillian. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, Wednesday, October 12 at 2.30 p.m. (St. Bede's Chapel). Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to the New Masonic Samaritan Fund, care of Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton, TS18 2BU.
COUSIN - Late of Langley Park Care Centre, aged 94 years. Peacefully, in hospital on October 11. Ella Blanche, much loved wife of the late John James (Jack), beloved mother of Meryl and Ted, gran to Susan, Michael and Gary, loving great-gran to Daniel, Stephanie, Amy and Natalie. Service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Langley Park on Tuesday October 18, at 10.45 a.m. followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park for St. Andrew's Chapel.
CROSSWAITE - Richard Peacefully in hospital on October 12, of Forster Avenue, Sherburn Village. Richard, aged 77 years, a dearly loved brother of Margaret and also a loving uncle. Interment Sherburn Village Cemetery on Tuesday, October 18. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.
CUMMINGS - Lynne (nee Forster) Peacefully in hospital, on October 9, of Charles Street, Easington Colliery. Lynne, aged 57 years, dearly loved wife of Alan, a much loved mother of John, dear mother-in-law of Michelle and also a devoted nana of Maddison and Sydney. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Friday, October 14. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospice. Enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322. Such a brave wife, will be sadly missed by all her loving family.
CUMMINS - October 8, of Piercebridge. Jack, dearest husband and friend of Margaret for 45 years, loving dad to Nigel and Fiona, respected father-in-law to Sharon and James and devoted grandad to Harry, Milly and Hayley. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 9.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes U.K. or Doctors Lane Surgery, Aldbrough St. John, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. We will miss you forever.
DAVISON - October 8, suddenly in Barrington Lodge. Cicely, aged 80 years, beloved wife to the late John and Bill, beloved mam of Mike and companion Paula, dearly loved and respected gran to Emily, Claire, Mary and their mother Janice. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Monday, October 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Any flowers or enquiries care of Gibson Funeral Services, Bishop Auckland. Tel. (01388) 603665.
DAWSON - On October 4, of Lowland Road, Brandon. Dora, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Sid, much loved mother of the late Brian, a dearly loved sister of Vera and a loving aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Langley Moor on Wednesday, October 12 at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
DIXON - On October 7, in hospital, after a short illness, of High Shincliffe. David, aged 65 years, the devoted husband of Linda, also dear brother of Judith and brother-in-law of Barrie. David will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 13 at 10.30 a.m. for service prior to cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, care of Mr. Alan Rogerson, 7 West Farm Court, Broompark, Durham, DH7 7RN.
DOOLEY - (Sacriston) October 10, aged 74 years. John, dearly loved husband of Veronica (Ronny), dear dad of John, Veronica, Angela, Bridget and Margaret, father-in-law of Keith, Ken, Tony and Alison, dear grandad John to all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Bede's Church on Tuesday October 18, at 10.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to ward 5 or Medical Investigation Department, University Hospital, Durham, c/o Mrs. Dooley 13 Low Graham Street, Sacriston.
DOUGILL - George Matthew, aged 86 years. In hospital on October 13, of Beaumont De Lomagne, France, formerly of White Cedars, Manfield. Dear husband of Marjory Dougill (nee Williamson) and a dear uncle.
DUNN - October 10 (suddenly), of Redworth Road, Shildon. Patricia Fay (nee Nicholson), aged 72 years, much loved wife of Charles and wonderful mother of Chris and Bev, also a much loved mother-in-law and devoted nana. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 1.45 p.m.
FAIRLESS - October 8, peacefully at Darlington Manor Care Home. Isabella (Ella), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, dearly loved mother of Marion, mother-in-law of Kenneth and loving grandma of Gary. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
FAWCETT - October 9 (suddenly, in hospital), of Swinside Drive, Belmont, Durham. Dorothy (Thea, nee Palmer), aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Monday October 17, at 11.15 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. All welcome afterwards to Mount Oswald Golf Club. Flowers or donations in lieu if desired to, Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Anne Robertson, 4 May Street, Durham. DH1 4EN.
FERGUSON - Anthony John Alexander of Bishop Auckland died peacefully at home on October 9, aged 84 years. Much loved husband, father and grandfather and greatly admired physician. Private cremation followed by service of remembrance at St. Andrew's Church on Friday October 14, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research U.K., P.O. Box 123, London. WC2A 3PX.
FORSTER - October 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Dorset Place, Bishop Auckland. John, aged 80 years, a dear brother of the late Donald and uncle of Stephen. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 11.45 a.m.
FOSTER - October 12 (peacefully after a long illness), of Aysgarth Road, Darlington. Rachael, aged 24 years, treasured daughter of Pauline and Peter, much loved sister of Peter, Ann Marie, Lisa and Bob, a loving granddaughter, sister-in-law, aunt and dearest girlfriend of Peter. Funeral Wednesday, October 19. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Neasham Road at 10.45 a.m. followed by interment at West Cemetery. Strictly no children.
FULLARD - Tommy October 8 (sadly, at home), of Trimdon, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, father to Anthony, Garry and Nigel, grandad to Tanya, Lewis, Karl, Daniel, Rachael, Danielle and Mathew, loving brother of Iris. Will be greatly missed by all. Service to take place on October 14, at 2.00 p.m. in St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at Peterlee Cricket Club.
GARDENER - On October 7, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Heaviside Place, Gilesgate, Durham. Noel (Noah), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, loving dad of Dawn and Victoria, devoted grandad of Jack, Charlie and Molly, also a dear brother and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation, care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
GARNON - October 2, of Harcourt Street, Darlington. Vince, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Julie, dear dad of Bev, Ivor and Andy and the late Dave and Anth, a much loved father-in-law and devoted grandad. Funeral Wednesday, October 19. Friends please meet for service at St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
GEDDES - On October 7, suddenly but peacefully, in Regent View Nursing Home, formerly of Ludworth. Hilda (nee Prince), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mam of Mary, Jimmy, John, Ellen and Walter, a sadly missed mother-in-law, a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Monday, October 17 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Refreshments afterwards at Ludworth Community Centre.
GILLIE - October 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Kirkfield Road, Darlington. Annie, aged 97 years. A much loved sister to Tommy and Joyce, also loving sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Tuesday, October 18. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to cremation.
GILLIGAN - October 11, peacefully at home in Darlington. Denis, aged 97 years, beloved husband of the late Phemie, dearly loved father of Kathleen and the late Michael and Frances, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. To be received into St. Teresa's Church, Wednesday at 4.30 p.m., Requiem Mass Thursday at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Rest in Peace.
HASTIE - October 7, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital, of Shildon and Darlington. Norman aged 75 years, a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grand-father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, October 13. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. A plate will be provided at the crematorium for donations in aid of Cancer Research UK.
HASTIE - Norman How quickly can you miss someone? A week, an hour, a day? I started missing you Norman the minute that you went away. Love you Kath.
