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BELLERBY - On July 28, peacefully in Leeming Garth Nursing Home, of Little Crakehall, formerly of Mossa Grange Farm, Little Langton. Alan, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Carol, David, Margaret and Valerie, father-in-law of Lisa, Jonny and Bez, a loving grandad of Jodie, Paige, Drew, Jessica, Zak, Megan, Hannah and Daniel. Funeral service to take place at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Wednesday, August 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Cancer Research U.K.
BLADES - Freya Eve July 25. Aged 7 weeks Cherished daughter of Martin and Sarah, precious granddaughter of Colin and Sheila, dearly loved by David and Callum. Beautiful flower given to us for a short time.
BLIGHE - Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Gary who passed away on July 16. The service will be held in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, July 31. All are welcome to light refreshment after this service in the Church Hall.
BOSTOCK - John Fell asleep at home with courage and dignity. In our hearts forever more. Loving daughter Sheila, son-in-law Tony, a special granda to Anthony, Terri and Aaron. We'll see you again one day dad. Good night, God Bless. xxx
BOSTOCK - July 22, peacefully, at home after a short illness, of Nattress Terrace, Trimdon Station. John, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Margaret, a dearly loved father of John, Kevin, Patricia, Marie, Brian and Sheila, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad, also a loving brother. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Hartlepool Hospice. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
BOWES - Suddenly on July 25, of Bishop Auckland. Gordon, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Kay, devoted dad of Beverley and Stephen, dear father-in-law to Michael and Jules, a much loved and loving grandad of Ben and Tom, treasured son of Beattie and the late Amos, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, August 1, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent for Leukaemia Research or given c/o the family.
BRAMLEY - July 25, peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Worsley Park). Norah (nee Lynch, formerly Blowers), in her 93rd year, dearly loved wife of the late David Bramley and the late Joe Blowers, loving mother of Norma, Margaret and Anne, mother-in-law of Morris and Tom, loving nan of Lexy, Mark and Joanne, much loved great-gran of Jack, Robert, Ben and Matthew and a dear sister. To be received into St. Teresa's Church on Wednesday, August 2 at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. With special thanks to Hundens Park Care Home.
BROWN - July 19 (peacefully, at home, after an illness courageously borne). Robert Ian, aged 40 years, dearly beloved husband of Karen, a precious daddy to Jessica, Harriet, Matthew, Oliver and Alexander. Will be deeply missed by both family and friends. Funeral Friday, July 28. Would friends please meet for service at St Augustine's R.C. Church, Darlington at 12.15 p.m., prior to private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR. Rest In Peace
BROWN - July 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of Toft Hill, originally of Coundon Gate. Marjorie (nee Hewitt) aged 74 years, a much loved wife of the late George, a devoted mother of Ellen and Ivor, Julia and Roderick, Phil, Ken and Victoria and a close personal friend of Harry, also a beloved sister of Ena and Alan, Frank and Mary and Patricia, also a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley on Monday, July 31 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington.
CATTERSON - July 24, peacefully in hospital, of Felstead Crescent, Sunderland. John (Jack), aged 84 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Ellen, much loved dad of Valerie, John and Stuart a dear father-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St Mark's Church, Millfield on Monday, July 31 at 11.00 a.m. Cremation to follow at Sunderland Crema- torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research. A collection plate will be provided at Church and the Crematorium. At rest with John Hogg Family Funeral Director, St Luke's Terrace, Pallion. Tel: (0191) 5142744. Loved and remembered always.
CHAPMAN - July 21 (suddenly), of Coatham Vale, Eaglese-cliffe. Fred, aged 82 years (former Teacher Stephenson Hall and Northfield School, Billingham), a beloved husband of Marjorie, a dearly loved dad of Christopher and Alison, loving father-in-law of Liz and John and a much loved grandad of Jonathan, Lucy, Sally, Laura and Sophie. Funeral Friday, July 28. Friends please meet for service in Kirklevington Parish Church at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to charity of own choice.
CHEESBROUGH - July 21 (in hospital), of Shafto House, Newton Aycliffe. Kathleen Frances (Frankie), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, dearly loved mother of Peter and Patricia, mother-in-law of Dorothy and Thomas, loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister to Trixie. Funeral Wednesday, August 2. Would friends please meet for service 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. R.I.P
COLEMAN-COOPER - (formerly Ward) July 22, peacefully at Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington. Dorothy, aged 96 years, dearly loved mother of Colin, Ted, Tom and Gordon and a loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, July 28. Friends please meet for service 10.15 a.m. in Darlington Crematorium
COLLEDGE - July 27, at Alice House. Barbara (nee Mills), of Hartlepool, a much loved mum of Helen and Graham, dearest mother-in-law of Jerry and Sarah, much loved grandma of Samantha. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St. Luke, Tunstall Avenue, Hartlepool on Tuesday at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Hartlepool and District Hospice, Alice House, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool or Macmillan Nurse Fund c/o Sue Burke, Caroline Street, Hartlepool TS26 1LE. All are welcome.
CORNER - Martin, aged 84 years, of Forest Drive, Colburn, passed away peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton on July 22. Dearly loved husband of the late Edith and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Thursday, July 27 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
COXON - (Haswell) Peacefully on July 19, aged 93 years. Winnie (Winifred, nee Boyle). Loving wife of the late Joseph, much loved mum, mother-in-law, devoted grandma and great-grandma. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family. Friends please meet for service at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Newton Hall on Wednesday July 26, at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m.
CURREN - July 23, 2006 (suddenly, at home). Philma, aged 77 years, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Monday, July 31. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
DALE - Edna Peacefully, in hospital on July 23. Edna of Saltburn. Beloved wife of the late Henry, a dear mam of Julian, Eileen and the late David, mother-in-law and grandma, sister of George, Elizabeth and Chris. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday August 1, in St. Hilda's Church, Danby at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in the church yard. Friends please meet at church.
DIXON - July 22, peacefully in hospital, of Scruton. Charlotte Rachel (Lotty), aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Wilfred, loving mother of Brian and Ken, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Leeming Methodist Church on Friday, July 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Chapel Funds and the Butterwick Hospice.
DONNELLY - July 21, of Grove Road, Brandon. Thomas Richard (Tommy), aged 82 years, a much loved uncle and good friend to many. Friends please meet for service in the Murray Independent Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday, July 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Donations, if desired, for Ward 4, University Hospital may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Stonebridge Inn afterwards. Mini-bus provided from church.
DRANSFIELD - July 22, late of Chilton, Evelyn, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Elaine and Michael, a loving mother-in-law of John, devoted nana to Christopher, Katie and Christopher and a dear sister. Would friends please meet in St. Aidans Church, Chilton, Thursday for a service at 12.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
DUNN - July 26 (peacefully), of Hallgarth, Kirk Merring-ton. Maud, aged 96 years, a beloved wife of the late Leslie, dearly loved mam of Robert, Mary and Pauline, much loved nana of Gary and Janet, great-nana of Matthew and a dearest sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service at Kirk Merrington Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, August 2 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. John's Churchyard.
ECKFORD - July 22, peacefully at home, of 58 High Shaws, Brandon. Dave, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Vera, loving dad to Stuart and Christine and also a very loving grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 28 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Cuthbert's Hospice c/o the family. Private afterwards.
GALE - Hannah, passed away peacefully on July 18 at Hundens Park Care Home (formerly of Napier Street), beloved wife of Norman, loved mother, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Thursday, July 27. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 pm
GALE - To my special mam, words cannot express my feelings of your loss. Ever remembered, Brian and family
GARDENER - (nee Longden) Edith Marjorie retired Teacher (Polam Hall), formerly of West Witton and Ripon. Born Abergele May 21, 1915 died July 20, 2006. Loving, loved and admired wife of the late Oliver, a wonderful mother of Nich, Tim and Jem, grandmother of William, Robert and Sarah. Funeral 2.30 p.m. on July 31 at St. John's, Bondgate, Ripon. Donations if desired to The Hospital of St. John the Baptist, Ripon c/o W Bowers, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate HG3 2EU.
GIBSON - July 22 (peacefully in her sleep, in hospital). Elsie, aged 85 years, of Barnard Castle, dearly loved wife of the late Braithwaite and dear mother of Joan, Michael and Eileen, also loving mother-in-law, nana and great-grandma. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Tuesday, August 1 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Donations if desired may be given in Church to Church Funds.
GIBSON - July 22 (peacefully in her sleep, in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Elsie, dearly loved wife of the late Braithwaite, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Particulars to follow.
HALTON - July 21, at home with her family, in Shildon. Sheila, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Ernest, devoted mam of Cliff, Ray and Derick and the late Christine and Geoffrey, also a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. A private family service has been held.
HANLEY - On July 23, in hospital, of 28 Woodbine Road, Pity Me, Durham. Winnie, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joe and mam to Marie and John, also a loving grandma and sister. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 27 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to University Hospital, Durham, Ward 5, plate provided.
HARPER - July 21 (suddenly, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Peter William, aged 62 years, much loved son of Violet and the late Bill, sadly missed by the family Martin, Nigel, Mavis and Pam. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Tuesday August 1 at 2.00 pm
HILLABY - July 27 (suddenly), of Spennymoor. Ronald, beloved husband of Margaret and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
HOWE - (Bowburn) July 22 (suddenly, in hospital). George Parker, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, devoted dad of Janet and Peter, Malcolm and Lynne, Vincent and Helen, much loved grandad of Catherine, Andrew, Stephanie, Callum and baby Chloe, will be missed by Elizabeth, sister Peggy and all relatives and friends. Would friends please meet at Bowburn Methodist Church on Monday July 31, for service at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
HUTCHINSON - July 23, of 13b Church Street, Durham. John Walton (Jack), aged 73 years, beloved son of the late Thomas and Louisa Hutchinson. He will be sadly missed by sisters Mavis, Iris and Esme, also brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 28 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to Friends of Durham Botanic Garden, South Road, Durham.
INGHAM - John Bennett Peacefully in hospital after a long illness on July 26. John, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Muriel, dear father of Nigel and Richard, a loving father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Woodlands Chapel, Scarborough Crematorium on Thursday August 3, at 1.20 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to, Diabetes U.K. Enquiries to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Whitby. Tel: (01947) 602076.
JACKSON - July 20 (peacefully in St Teresa's Hospice), of Alfrid Place, Newton Aycliffe. Reg, aged 68 years. Loving dad to Andrew, Paula and Graham, much loved brother to Ron, Ken, Pat, Colin, Peter, John, Pauline, Susan and the late Jean, Margaret and Joan, also a dearly loved grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday July 28. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All friends are welcome back to Harrowgate Hill Club for the reception afterwards. God Bless
KASSELL - Died July 23, peacefully at home, in Londonderry (formerly of North Shields). Ray, aged 63 years, much loved husband of Irene, much loved dad and father-in-law of Maxine and Nigel and a devoted grandad of George and Harriett. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, July 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leeming Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Mowbray Suite, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
KITTO - July 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. Edward (known as Ted), beloved husband of Gwen, a dearly missed father of Edward and Yvonne, father-in-law of John, a much missed granda of Sharon and John, Steven and Anne, David and Heather, Linda and Mark, Rachelle and Sarah and great-grandfather to Samantha, Jack and James. Would friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Friday, July 28 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
KNOX - Philip (Pip), aged 78 years, suddenly in hospital on July 23, of Catterick Village (formerly of Colburn). Beloved husband of the late Iris, much loved father of Lynda and Michael, dear father-in-law to Gill, a loving grandad, dear brother to Kathleen, Bertie and Peter and a much loved uncle. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Tuesday, August 1 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church.
LISTER - July 24, suddenly but peacefully, in Dumfries and Galloway, of Elm Grove, Ushaw Moor. Billy, aged 65 years, beloved husband of the late Olwyn and a much loved dad, father-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Monday, July 31 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Director Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LD.
LUMLEY - July 22, peacefully in hospital, of Brandon and formerly of Gilesgate. Joyce, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Ken. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 27 at 1.00 p.m.
LUMLEY - July 24, peacefully in The Millings, Bedale. Annie, aged 100 years, late of Crakehall, beloved wife of the late Maurice William (Mont), much loved mother of Douglas and Shirley, dear mother-in-law of John, very much loved nanna of Andrew, Kevin, Michael, Nigel and Jason, also a great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Wednesday, August 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
