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BESFORD - July 2, of Russ Street, Helmington Row. Doris, aged 80 years, a beloved wife of George, a loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Graham, a devoted grandma of Beverley, also a dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, July 10 at 10.45 am, followed by cremation at Dur-ham.
BLADES - July 2, peacefully at The Lawns Care Home, Darlington. Raymond, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Eileen and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, July 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
BONARIUS - On June 28 (suddenly), of Kelloe. Ethel, aged 80 years, beloved mother of Danny and the late Melvin. Sadly missed mother-in-law of Tracy, treasured gran of Jessica and Hannah and a much loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Thursday, July 5 at 11.30 a.m., prior to interment in Kelloe Cemetery.
BROADLEY - Madge, aged 89 years, peacefully at Abbey Care Village, Scorton on June 30, formerly of Harmby. Dear daughter of the late Alice Broadley, sister of the late Alice, Ethel, Bertha and Bill, a much loved aunt of Peter, Michael and families and a very dear friend of Mary. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday July 10 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided for The Archery Suite, Abbey Care Village. (Cheques payable to Sharon Metcalfe).
BROWN - (nee Ellar) On June 28 (peacefully, at home, in Newton Aycliffe). Marilyn, aged 57 years, beloved wife of Melvyn, a loving mam of Sharon, Simon and Sarah, daughter of Ray and the late Ena, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service Thursday July 5 at Kingdom Hall, Newton Aycliffe at 10.00 a.m., prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to the family for Cancer Research.
CHANDLER - On July 1, after a long illness, at Aboyne. Herbert (Bert), aged 90 years, formerly of New-by in Cleveland, husband of the late Elsie, father of Maurice, Tony, Christine and the late Bill, father-in-law of Ann, Linda and Richard, grandad of Helen, Hazel, Rachel, Richard, Andrew, Debbie and Matthew, great-grandad of Kimberley, Ross, Euan, Lucy, Anna and Elizabeth. Funeral at Aboyne, Scotland, Tuesday, July 10 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Aberdeen.
COOPER - July 4, of Bishop Auckland. George Derek, aged 74 years, much loved husband of Marjorie, loved and respected dad of Edward and Richard, father-in-law of Judith and Paula, grandad of Daisy, Ruby and Elliott, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 11.45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, followed by interment in Hunwick Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.
COWANS - July 3, (suddenly, in hospital). Jean, (nee Harker), aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Leonard, loving mother of June, a dear grandmother of Terry, Sean and Andrew, a great-grandmother to Chloe, Shannon, Bethany and Abby, sister of Hazel and the late Audrey, sister-in-law of Donald and Keith, Stan and Gary. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday July 11, at 12.00 noon.
CURTIS - July 1, peacefully in Portland House, Willington. Mary, aged 89 years, formerly of Oakenshaw. Devoted wife of the late Stan, also a good friend and neighbour. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, July 12.
DARLING - On June 29, peacefully in Rosedale Nursing Home, formerly of Gilling Grange, Gilling West. Thomas, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, dearly loved father of Richard and Rita, father-in-law of Judith, grandfather of Simon, Helen, John, Geoffrey, Mark and Ian and a loving great-grandfather. Funeral service on Monday, July 9 at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West at 1.30 p.m., followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only, donations if wished may be given to St. Agatha's Church Funds.
DAVIS - July 4 (suddenly in her sleep), of Shildon. Jane Elizabeth, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, also a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
DENT - June 30 (peacefully), of Spennymoor. Olga, aged 93 years, a dearly loved wife of the late John Henry, loving mother of Carolyn and David and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends and family please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
DOUTHWAITE - July 5, of West Auckland. David, aged 73 years, dearly beloved husband and friend of Joan, much loved dad of Elaine and Denis, father-in-law of Stephen, dear grandad of Melissa and Ava, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., Thursday, July 12.
DOVE - July 4, (peacefully, in hospital, asleep at last), of Thornley. Audrey, (nee Dixon), aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late David, a dearly loved mother of Carole, Jackie and Graeme, dearest mother-in-law and much loved gran and a dear sister of Ralph and Robert. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium.
DRAGE - On July 4, suddenly of Bowen Road, Darlington. Susan, aged 40 years, beloved wife of David, dearly loved mother of Samantha and Amy, much loved sister of Tracey, Tina, Wayne, Keith and the late Michael, a dear sister-in-law and auntie, a dear daughter of the late George and Hilda, daughter-in-law of Joan and the late Dave. Funeral Tuesday, July 10. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 10.15 a.m.
DRAGE - Sue July 4, 2007, suddenly in hospital. Dear sister-in-law of Christine, Paul and Melanie, dear auntie of Tenille, Daniel, Adele, Craig and Shayne. Always remembered, always loved.
FEARNEYHOUGH - Jean Douglas, aged 88 years, widow of the late Neville, dearly loved mother of Michael and Susan, died peacefully in hospital on July 2, 2007. Funeral service will take place on Monday, July 9 at Barford St Michael Church at 11.00 a.m. Donations in memory of Jean for Barford Restoration Church Funds may be sent to Trinder Funeral Service, 122 Middleton Road, Ban-bury, Oxon OX16 4QU. Tel: (01295) 272207.
GOUNDRY - (nee Ramshaw). July 3, suddenly at home, of Rowley Crescent, Esh Winning. Barbara, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Gerard, a much missed mam of Marie and also a dear daughter, sister, auntie and friend. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday July 10, at 11.00 a.m.
GOWLAND - On June 28, 2007, suddenly at home, of Dunstan Village, Aln-wick. Ken I.S.O., aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Jane, loving father of Sheila and Susan, father-in-law to Graham and Dave, dear grandad to Emily. Ken will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Embleton Parish Church on Tuesday, July 10 at 1.00 p.m., to be followed by a private cremation. Friends please meet at Church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to The Great North Air Ambulance Service, The Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington DL1 5NQ. Enquiries to Mr Doug Potts, Co-operative Funeral Service, Fenkle Street, Alnwick. Tel: (01665) 602328.
GREEN - On July 4, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, of Darlington. Douglas Harold James, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of sixty years of Brenda, much loved dad of Judith and George, dear father-in-law of Wendy and loving gramps of Carrie and Katie. Funeral Monday, July 9. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Flowers or donations if preferred for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
GRIFFITHS - June 30, of Evenwood Road, Esh Winning. Geoff, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Nancy, a loving dad of Alan, Susan and Julie and will be sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Alzheimers Society may be given after the service.
GUNN - On Saturday, June 30, after a long illness. John Leslie (Les), aged 81 years, of Sedgefield, formerly Consett. Dearly loved husband of Freda, a dearly loved dad of Alison and Stuart and also a dear grandpa of Rebecca, Vicky, Alex-ander and Ellen. Funeral service to take place on Monday, July 9 at 12.00 noon in St. Edmund's Church, Sedge field, prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Edmund's Church (Organ Fund) care of 2 Durham Road, Sedgefield, TS21 3DW.
HAIGH - June 30, peacefully in Leeming Garth, formerly of Barton. Thomas William (Tom), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, loving dad, father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa Tom. Funeral service to be held at St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Friday, July 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Richmond District Nurses, c/o the Friary Hospital, Richmond.
HARRISON - (Framwellgate Moor) Peacefully, in hospital on July 3, aged 86 years. Norah, (nee Tumilty), much loved wife of Bill, loving mam of John, Michael and Tricia, loved mother-in-law of Kevin and Susan and a devoted gran to Kev, Peter and Alex. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Newton Hall for Requiem Mass on Wednesday July 11, at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment at South Road Cemetery at 1.30 p.m. R.I.P.
HENNEY - June 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk. Doug, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Pat, loving father to Robert, Jane, Martin and Christine, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, July 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
HIGGINS - Newton Aycliffe On June 28 peacefully of Burnhope. Jess (formerly Pritchard) a dearly loved wife, mother and grand-mother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday July 5. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
HIND - (nee Smith) On June 28, suddenly of The Mains, Redmarshall (formerly of Thurlow Grange, Sedgefield). Florence, aged 95 years, loving wife of the late Redvers, dearly loved mother of Judith, dear mother-in-law of Alan and much loved gran of Peter. Funeral Thursday July 5. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations if desired may be given for Cancer Research U.K. and St. Edmund's Church Funds. Plate at service.
HINSON - On July 4 (peacefully, at The Argyles Nursing Home, Newbury), of The Smithy, Grinton and formerly of Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel. Lucie, aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ron, very dear mother of Colin and Neil, a much loved mother-in-law and loving grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Wednesday, July 11 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Lucie, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HOLMES - June 28, of Billy Row Green, Billy Row, Crook. Arnold Geoffrey (Geoff), aged 81 years, beloved husband of Joan, a dearly loved father of Margaret and a loving grandfather of Gareth and Rhiannon. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 4 at 11.00 a.m.
HOPE - John, of West Auckland, died peacefully on July 2, aged 56 years. Beloved dad of Michelle and Brian, a devoted granda of Bryony, loving fiancee of Wendy, also a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service at St. Paulinus RC Church, St Helens on Tuesday, July 10 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at West Auckland Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
HORN - Dorothy Peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington on June 29, after a long illness. A much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, July 6. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations may be left at the service for The Samaritans.
HORTON - June 28 (peacefully), of Coxhoe. Winifred, aged 82 years, devoted partner of Tommy, much loved mam of Anita, Paul, Paula, Neil, Maurice and the late Pauline, nanna and nan, special nanna of Andrea and Andrew. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday July 5 at 1.00 p.m. Loved and sadly missed
HOUGHTON - June 30, (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornley. Lilian, (Lily, nee Adams), aged 90 years. Loving wife of Tom, beloved mam, stepmother, grandma and great-grandma. At families request, due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the funeral has been changed to Monday July 9, at 12.00 noon. Would friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church, prior to interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
HOUGHTON - June 30, (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornley. Lilian, (Lily, nee Adams), aged 90 years. Loving wife of Tom, beloved mam, stepmother, grandma and great-grandma. At families request, due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the funeral has been changed to Monday July 9, at 12.00 noon. Would friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church, prior to interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
HUGHES - July 1, at Briar Walk, Darlington. Robert James (Roy), aged 81 years, formerly Director of Rohm and Haas, Teesside, dearest husband of Alice, a much loved father of Susan and David, father-in-law of Brahim and Maria and a loving grandad of Miriam, Thomas, Sophie, Isabelle and Eleanor. Funeral Wednesday, July 11. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
HULME - (Bournmoor) Peacefully in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Chester-le-Street on June 27. Aged 85 years, Elsie Martin, devoted wife of the late Eric, treasured mam of Eric, loving grandma of Richard and Robert and great-grandma of Brendan, also loved by aunty Alice, Janet and Alan, will also be sadly missed by Sue and Catherine who adored her. Friends please meet for service in St. Barnabas Church, Bournmoor on Thursday July 5, at 11.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 12.30 p.m.
HUTCHINSON - (nee Musgrove) July 4, (peacefully), formerly of Witton Gilbert. Cissie, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Edward, a much missed mam of Maureen, Brian and the late Margaret and a dearly loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday July 10, at 1.30 p.m.
JONES - formerly Day nee Wilson June 30, of Acorn Close, Sacriston. Vera, aged 63 years, a much loved mother, sister, auntie and nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Friday, July 6 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for the University Hospital, Durham.
KENDREW - Margaret, suddenly, at home in Scorton on July 3. Much loved sister of Jean and Dorothy, dear sister-in-law of Geoff and Derrick, a loving friend of Bill and an adored aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton on Swale on Thurs day July 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in Church for the Yorkshire Cochlear Implant Service (cheques payable to The Ear Trust) and Church Funds.
KERNOHAN - On July 1, of Institute Terrace Bearpark. Peter, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Winnie, a much loved father of Peter, father-in-law of Gwen and a dear grandad of Helen and Ross. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church on Thursday, July 5 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds and Belmont Grange Care Home.
LAIDLAW - Linda (nee Atkinson), aged 46 years, of Catterick Garrison, died peacefully in hospital on July 1, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved wife of the late Chris, much loved partner of Peter, dearest daughter of the late Rachel and Stanley and a very special sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Monday, July 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Military Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. Flowers welcome or if preferred donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
