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ASHETT - August 23, suddenly, in hospital (late of Ferry-hill). David, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Alice, a dear dad of Isobel, father-in-law to Tom and grandad of Lindsey and Katy. Funeral Tuesday, September 5. Would friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel, prior to inter-ment. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to the Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darling-ton.
AUSTIN - Arthur Whitelock. Peacefully in hospital on August 26, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of Monica, dearly loved father of Christine, grandfather of Sheila and Neil and great-grandfather of Georgia and William, Grace and Austin. Private funeral. Celebration service to be announced. Donations if desired to, 'D.C.C.C. Youth Trust,' c/o, R. Jackson, Otterburn, Leazes Villas, Burnhopefield Newcastle -Upon-Tyne. NE16 6HN. Enquiries to, Colin McGinley, Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton. TS16 0AE. Tel: (01642) 786200.
BARRETT - August 24, of Goodwell Lea, Brancepeth Village. Maurice, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, a much loved father of David and Christine and a dearly loved grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. Brandon's Church, Brancepeth Village on Monday September 4, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research, c/o John Pennington Funeral Services, 29 Commercial Street, Brandon. DH7 8PL.
BARTON - August 18, suddenly in Qatar, formerly of Darlington. Michael Charles, a much loved husband to Ann Marie, also a loving son, dad, brother and grandad. Funeral Monday, September 4. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BEARD - August 26 (in hospital), of 15 Southdowns, Chilton. Jack aged 76 years. Dearly loved friend of Bill and family. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday September 4, at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request.
BIRDSALL - August 29 (peacefully, in hospital), of Lile Close, Richmond. Madge, aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, much loved mam to Dennis, Colin, Tony, Jackie and Stephen, also a loving mother-in-law and granma. Funeral Tuesday September 5. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service in St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale, followed by interment in Brompton-on-Swale Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Macmillan Nurses.
BLAND - August 29, peacefully, of South Church, formerly Shildon. Horace, aged 64 years, beloved husband of the late Maureen, dearly loved dad of Ian and Stephen, dearest father-in-law of Terri and Emma, a devoted granda of Ashlyn and Aiden, friend and companion of Ann, also a much loved brother. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Wednesday, September 6 at 11.20 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
BOWRON - August 26, suddenly in hospital. Averill, aged 72 years, of Caldwell, beloved wife of the late George Foster, loving mother of Ruth and dear mother-in-law of Bryan, also a dear friend of Mark. Funeral service to take place on Monday, September 4 at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers, by request.
BROWN - August 29 (peacefully, in hospital), of Frosterley. Lily (nee Featherstone), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Wilfred, dearly loved mam of Sylvia, Maureen, David, Tom, John, Harold, Joan, Margaret, Ailsa and the late Mary, devoted nanna, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, loving sister of Mary Jane, much loved auntie and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in Frosterley Methodist Chapel on Saturday, September 2 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Frosterley Cemetery.
BURNIP - August 24 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Langholm Crescent, Darlington. Myra, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mam to Peter and Kenneth, dearly loved mother-in-law to Margaret and Irina, devoted grandmother to Dawn, David, Cassie, Sasha and Anya, also a treasured great-grandmother of Noah. Funeral Thursday August 31. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at the United Reformed Church Darlington, followed by cremation. No flowers by family's request. Donations to the Church.
COULTON - Lawrence (Larry) August 25, peacefully at home, following an illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Coronation Avenue, Horden. Lawrence, aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Doreen, a most precious dad of Margaret, Arnold, Edith and Christine, a much respected father-in-law and also a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Interment Horden Cemetery on Wednesday, August 30. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 1.30 p.m., followed by refreshments at Horden Miners Hall. Everyone welcome. Enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
CRAGGS - Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, in West Tanfield on September 1. Albert Edward, aged 84 years, Anzio Veteran, beloved husband of Audrey, loving father of Keith and Janet, father-in-law of Sue and Andrew and a dear brother of Gladys. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Nicholas' Church, West Tanfield on Wednesday September 6 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be shared between Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses.
CRAWFORD - Joan Formerly Button, Paterson. Died August 26, 2006, aged 67 years. Her illness fought with humour, courage and dignity. Beloved mam of Carole, Julie, Michelle, Catherine, mother-in-law and nanna. Cortege leaving her daughter's residence 11 Aidans Walk, Ferryhill at 10.00 a.m. on Friday September 1, for service at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for, The Bishop Auckland Lung Cancer Trust Fund.
DIXON - August 25 (suddenly), of Shildon. Alan, aged 62 years. Dear brother of Ron, Maureen and Jeff, also a dearest brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Friday September 1, at 2.25 p.m. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
DODDS - August 26, peacefully, in Abbots Court Nursing Home, Wheatley Hill. Doreen, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Jim, loving mam of Michael, Alan and the late James Anthony, sadly missed grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 1 at 9.30 a.m. Special thanks to all the staff at Abbots Court Nursing Home, Wheatley Hill for the care of Doreen.
DUFTON - August 28, of Bishop Auckland. John Leon, aged 67 years, formerly Painter and Decorator, of Crook, beloved husband of June, devoted dad of John and Michael, dear father-in-law Lynsey and Diane, also a much loved and loving grandad to Abigail and Luke. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may if desired be given c/o John Dufton Jnr. for the Children's Insulin Pump Appeal.
ELTIS - August 29, of Bishop Auckland. Basil, aged 86 years. Formerly of Sunderland. Beloved husband of Kathleen Joan, devoted dad of Kathleen, dear father-in-law to Peter, also a much loved and loving grandpa of Christabel and Victoria. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 11.15 a.m. on Tuesday September 5, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to ward 4, at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
FIELES - August 27, peacefully, in Southwoods Nursing Home, Northallerton, of Thornton-le-Beans. Stefan, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Maria. Funeral service to take place at Thornton-le-Beans Methodist Church on Friday, September 1 at 1.00 pm, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Chapel Funds.
FLEMING - August 29 (after a long illness fought courag-eously), of Willington. Leann, aged 36 years, a much loved mam of Ross, a loving partner of Tony (Sooty), a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and niece of Aunt Hazel. Would friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Chapel, Lydia Street on Thursday, September 7 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham.
FLYNN - On August 27, 2006, in Bedfordshire after a long and brave battle. Catherine Rachel, aged 18 years, dearly beloved daughter of Stephen and Anne, treasured granddaughter of George and Brenda and a loved niece and cousin.
FORSTER - August 31, peacefully, in hospital. Lillian, aged 93 years of Hurworth Place, beloved wife of the late Norman, a much loved aunt of Larry, Betty and family. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, September 7 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
GARNER - August 29, (peacefully), in The Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, (formerly of Gloucester Place, Barnard Castle). Oswald, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late May Garner, a much loved dad of Anne, dear father-in-law of Michael and a very loving grandad of Andrew and Ian. A service followed by cremation will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, September 5, at 2.45 p.m. following this a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Oswald will be held in The United Reformed Church, Barnard Castle at 3.30 p.m. The family welcomes all friends to either service. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Parkinsons Disease Society are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8RB.
HANCOCK - August 31, peacefully in hospital, former shoemaker and repairer of Barnard Castle. Andy, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Jenny, much loved father to Andrew, Ian, Olwen and Vivien, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, September 6. Will friends please meet 1.00 p.m., for service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in The West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
HANNAH - George, aged 76 years, of Noels Court, Catterick Village, died suddenly in hospital on August 23. Will be sadly missed by everyone at Noel's Court and all his friends. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Monday September 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the Church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
HARDY - Margaret (Margo) On August 25, tragically as the result of an accident. Margaret (nee Hall), aged 74 years, of Carlton, dearly loved wife of Eli, dearest mam of Ruth and Philip, dear mother-in-law of John and Allison, a much loved gran of Emma. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium, Monday, September 4 at 1.15 p.m., (St. Hilda's Chapel). Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to either the Butterwick Hospice or Park Lane Surgery, Stillington.
HARRISON - August 28, formerly of Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland. Freda, aged 88 years, beloved daughter of the late Amy, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, September 4, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
HARVEY - August 27 (peacefully, with great courage and dignity). Marjorie Isabelle (nee Legg), aged 57 years, beloved wife and best friend of Fred, very much loved mam of Ian and Karen, loved mother-in-law of Tony, devoted grandma of Anna and Jamie, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Friends please meet for service on Friday, September 1 at St Francis, Hutton Henry at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Alice House Hospice, Hartlepool c/o Karen.
HAYTON - Peacefully, at home on August 30, of Willow Road, Esh Winning. Maureen, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mam of Mary and Michael, mother-in-law of David and Sandra and a dear grandma of Ian, Lee and Jonathan. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyr's Church on Monday September 4, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for church funds. Friends welcome for refreshments in the church hall afterwards. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
HAZLE - On August 28. Olive (nee Turnbull), aged 78, in Australia, formerly of Durham City. Beloved wife of the late Bob, dearest daughter of the late Joseph and Jane Ann, dearest sister of George and Robert
HEDLEY - Evelyn, aged 95 years, formerly of Ferryhill, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Scotton on August 24. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, dear mother of Peter, mother-in-law to Nora and cherished grandma of Helen and Philip. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 31 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
HELLIWELL - August 26, of Bishop Auckland. Amy, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry (Harry), devoted mother of John, dear mother-in-law to Madeleine, much loved and loving grandmother to James, Nicholas and Katherine, also dear sister of Ada, Elsie, Hilda and Joe. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Monday September 4, followed by cremation at Durham. Donations may if desired be given to The Red Cross.
HOPE - August 24 (peacefully, in her sleep), late of Grayson Grange, Middlestone Moor. Jennie (nee Bell), aged 84 years, much loved mam of Kevin and Joy and a very dear sister and aunt. Her funeral took place on Wednesday, August 30 at Durham Crematorium.
HUNT - Barbara Irene A Memorial Service for Barbara, wife of Edward, late of Frosterley, will be held in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley on Friday, September 1 at 2.00 p.m. Donations may be made to Cancer Research in lieu of flowers.
HUNTLEY - August 31, of Kimblesworth. Ivy, aged 83 years. Wife of the late George, mother of Kenneth and the late Mary. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday September 5, at 1.30 p.m.
JOHNSON - August 26 (peacefully, at home) of Coundon. Mary Edith (nee Goundry), aged 89 years, beloved mother of Frank, dearest mother-in-law of Susan and a devoted grandma of Vickie, Sara and Helen. Will friends please meet for service at St. James' Church, Coundon on Monday, September 4 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. James' Church.
JOHNSON - August 28 (peacefully, after an illness bravely borne), of St. Helen Auckland, formerly of Shildon. Les, aged 57 years, loving husband of Judith, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church on Tuesday, September 5 at 2.45 p.m., followed by private cremation.
KELLY - August 24, suddenly at home, of Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, late of Burnley. Donald (Danny) aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Caroline and a dearly loved grandfather of Suzanne and Gary. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 1 at 10. 45 a.m.
KENNY - Margaret On August 29, peacefully in her sleep following a long illness. Margaret (nee Chaytor), aged 79 years, wife of the late Thomas, beloved mother of Tom and Pat also a loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday September 4 at 1.30 p.m.
LAYFIELD - Newton Hall August 26, suddenly. Annie (Nancy), aged 74 years, devoted wife of the late Tommy, much loved mam of Karen, dear mother-in-law of Gary, also a loving nana of Gemma and Stephanie. Nancy will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Wednesday, September 6 at 1.00 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate, Durham.
LEEMING - (Langley Park) August 29, peacefully at home. Eddie, aged 86 years, loving husband of Florrie, also a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Eddie will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Langley Park on Friday, September 1 at 1.45 p.m. for service, prior to private cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Andrew's Methodist Church c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Langley Park.
LITTLEFAIR - In Loving Memory of Dennis who died August 30, aged 80 years, of Bishop Auckland. Beloved husband of the late Loreen (nee Cloughton), a much loved father of Elaine, Allan, Adelaide, Mary, Margaret, Denise, Brian and Lorraine. He will be sadly missed by their husbands and partners, also greatly missed and loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
