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BECK - Bowburn August 2, suddenly, in Bridlington. Gladys, aged 89 years, devoted wife of the late John George, a much loved mother of Joan and Allen and his partner Margaret, mother-in-law to Sylvia and Ralph, loving grandmother of Julie and John and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Thursday, August 9. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. No flowers please, by request. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
BINKS - (nee Collings) August 3, suddenly in hospital, of Darlington. Ena, aged 77 years, beloved mam of Alan, Judith and the late Colin, a dear mother-in-law of Denise and Neil and a loving gran of Christopher, David, Susan and Jennifer. Funeral Monday, August 13. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 pm Forever in our hearts
BLADES - August 8, peacefully at home, of Pine Lea, Brandon. Joan, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of Bobby and a much loved mam, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 14 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield Club after-wards.
BOWMAN - Leslie, of Evenwood died peacefully at home on August 8, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Paul, also a dearest brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday August 16 at 2.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers by request. Donations if desired for Bishop Auckland Macmillan Nurses. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium Chapel.
BROOKS - Joanna Ruth (nee Hinton), died Saturday, July 28, 2007, aged 44 years. After a long illness bravely fought, Jo is now with the Lord she loved so much. A Memorial Service is to be held at the Church of St. Andrew the Great, St. Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AX on Friday, August 17, 2007 at 12.00 noon.
BURNIP - On August 7 (suddenly) of Brandon (formerly of Tudhoe). Leslie (Les), aged 74 years, a devoted husband of Doreen and loving dad of Stephen, Gary and Malcolm, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Family and friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday, August 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 2.00 p.m.
CAPRON - August 7, of Bishop Auckland. Emily, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Frederick William, much loved mother of Mary, Margaret, John and Edwin, dearest grandmother of Anne-Marie, John and Bob and a special great-grandma of Amanda and Amy. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P.
CARR - August 8, of Crook. Alan, aged 56 years, retired Police Inspector. Beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted dad of Alison and Andrew, proud grandad of Oliver, dear father-in-law to Dale, much loved son of Jack and the late Edna, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Crook at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at church for Cancer Research and the Macmillan Nurses.
CHEESMAN - On August 8, peacefully at Grove Square, Leyburn. Esther Mary, aged 90 years, beloved wife of John James (Jack) Cheesman, dearly loved mother of Gwen, Pauline, Pam and Kathleen, a very dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana Mary. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, August 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for The Air Ambulance (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
CHIPCHASE - August 5, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Margaret Rose, aged 73 years, dearly loved mother of Michael, Susan and Christine, also a much loved nanna and sister. Funeral Friday, August 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
CLEGG - August 6, peacefully in hospital, after an illness bravely borne. Thomas Wilson Clegg, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Ruby, a dearest father of Dennis, Julie and Thomas, father-in-law of Vicky, Amanda and the late Alan, granda of Rachael, Aisha, Andrew, George and Jade, also a loving brother of Joseph and his wife Eva. Special thanks to the Macmillan Nurses and all staff of Ward 17, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Funeral Tuesday, August 14. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.45 a.m., to be followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses. A plate will be provided in Church.
DAVIES - Patricia (Pat), nee Gregory, aged 77 years, of Barnard Castle, in hospital on August 1. Beloved wife of the late Alf and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, August 10 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for The British Heart Foundation.
DAVISON - August 5, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Cambridge Road, Peterlee. Les, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Joan, a loving father of Keith, Les and Christine, a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday August 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service and cremation at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to The MacMillan Nurses Fund. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
FALLA - Margaret Elizabeth On August 7, 2007 at Stafford Hospital, at rest after a long illness. Margaret, in her 86th year, dearly loved wife of Alan Falla, formerly of Newton Aycliffe, a loving mother of the late Trevor, much loved gran of Caroline, Helen and Ben. Funeral Thursday, August 16. Service and cremation at Stafford Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Will relatives kindly accept this, the only intimation. Friends wishing to attend please meet and disperse at the Crematorium. No Mourning Wear to be worn please. No flowers by request. Donations preferred to Stone Stroke Association or Autumn House Nursing Home. Donations and enquiries to Jack Dawson Funeral Service, Sutherland Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Tel: (01782) 315437.
FLETCHER - Edwin (Eddie) Passed away on August 4, at home, surrounded by his loving family and family doctor S. Rasool, after a long illness patiently borne. Eddie, dearly loved husband of Kathleen (nee Durham), loving father of Mark and Jacqui, much loved grandpa of Robson and Gabriella, dear father-in-law of David. Service in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston, Saturday, August 11 at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium 10.45 a.m. (St. Hilda's Chapel) and afterwards at Wolviston W.I. Hall. Family and friends please meet at church.
FORSTER - August 4 (peacefully). Joe, aged 75 years, of Yarm Road, Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Greta, loving dad of Rosemary and Tony, also grandad of Sarah and Rachel. Funeral Monday, August 13. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
FOSTER - August 3, suddenly at home, of Middlestone Moor. Ann (nee Davies), aged 70 years, beloved wife and best friend of Edward and a devoted mam of Dawn. Funeral Friday, August 10. Will friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed by all who knew her.
FRANCIS - (Chester-le-Street) August 7, suddenly in hospital. Dorothy (nee Robinson) aged 80 years, wife of the late Tom, adored mother of Alan and Susan, dear mother-in-law of Brenda and Peter treasured grandma of Emma, Leigh-Ann, Garry and Tony, great-grandma of Sonny and Noah, beloved sister to Jean and Margaret. Funeral service to take place at Chester-le-Street Parish Church on Wednesday August 15 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research may be sent c/o A.M. Ranson Funeral Service, 151 Front Street, Chester-le-Street DH3 3AX.
GOWLING - August 6, of Wolsingham. Rosa, aged 81 years, dearly loved sister of Jean and the late Leslie and Joyce, a much loved and loving auntie and great-auntie of all her nieces and nephews, also a dear niece of Gladys. Will family and friends please meet for a Methodist service in Wolsingham Parish Church at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, August 13, followed by interment in Wolsingham Churchyard.
GROOM - Peter, aged 74 years, on July 31, suddenly at home, the beloved husband of the late Janet, much loved dad of Gary and the late Karen, dear father-in-law of Debbie and Anthony and devoted grandad of Carl, Lee, Ben and Alex. Service to be held on Monday, August 13 at 10.00 a.m. in Egglescliffe Parish Church, Butts Lane, prior to burial in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. Flowers to Thomas Rea Funeral Service, 143 High Street, Yarm.
HALL - August 7, suddenly at home in Bishop Auckland. Allan, aged 68 years, ever loving husband of Vivien, devoted dad of Nicola, dear stepdad to Andrew and Victoria, respected father-in-law of Kevin and Peter, much loved grandad of Oliver, Marcus and Lauren, also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at church for the Butterwick Hospice.
HARPER - On August 7, of 39 Local Avenue, Sherburn Hill. Alf, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Laura, a loving dad, grandad, great-grandad, father-in-law and brother. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Friday, August 10 at 1.00 p.m., interment to follow in Sherburn Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
HARRISON - On August 6, peacefully in hospital. Vera, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Nathan, loving mam of Keith, mother-in-law to Thelma and a proud gran of Karen and Julie and great-gran of Michael, Emily, Matthew and Lucy. Friends please meet for service at St. Laurence's Church, Pittington on Tuesday, August 14 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
HEMSLEY - (nee Shepherdson) August 4, in hospital. Dorothy (Dot), of Northallerton, aged 74 years, a dearly loved wife of Jack, a loving mother of Nigel and Adrian, mother-in-law of Liz and Sue and a dearest grandma of Peter and Oliver. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, August 14 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Research U.K. c/o Mr J. Hemsley, 22 Quaker Lane, Northallerton DL6 1EE.
HOPE - Richard John (Dick) On August 7, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Dick, aged 66 years of Sedgefield, dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved dad of Christopher, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, August 15 at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. All enquiries and resting at Co-operative Funeral Care, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel: 01740 621652.
HORTON - August 2, peacefully in North Park Care Home, Darlington. John George, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Susan, David, Andrew and Janet and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, August 9. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at service for Cancer Research U.K.
IVESON - August 1, of Pringle Grove, New Brancepeth. Joan, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a dear sister and sister-in-law and a much loved aunt to three generations. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Friday, August 10 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the National Children's Homes. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark W.M.C. afterwards.
JOHNSON - Harry Suddenly in hospital, on August 4. Harry, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Brenda, much loved dad of Sharon and Lesley, much loved grandad of Tom, Jessica, Shaun, Rachel and Chris, father-in-law to Colin, much missed by Toby. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Monday, August 13 in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
JORDAN - (Tucker) On August 3, peacefully. Tucker, aged 97 years, of Sedgefield, dearly loved husband of the late Esther, loving stepfather of Nancy, dear step-grandad of Jeff and Jill. Funeral service to take place in Sedgefield Methodist Church on Thursday, August 9 at 9.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
KIPLING - August 3, of Rosedale Crescent, Shildon, Stanley, aged 72 years, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly beloved husband of Wendy and much loved dad of Julie, Melvin and Ann, father-in-law of David and much loved grandad of Laura. Would friends please meet for service at St John's Church, Shildon, on Thursday, August 9, at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Shildon Cemetery.
LINCOLN - Houghton-le-Spring John, a dearly loved brother of Leonard and brother-in-law of Maur-een and family. Will be sadly missed. Not my will, but thine O Lord.
LINCOLN - Houghton-le-Spring On Friday, August 3, 2007, peacefully at St. Benedict's Hospice. John, aged 65 years, beloved son of the late Leonard and Margaret, a dearest partner of Heather, a loving father of Helen, Debra, Dinah, Claire and Natalee, also a much loved grandfather and uncle. Friends please meet at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Houghton on Friday, August 10 for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Houghton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Benedict's Hospice, Newcastle Road Sunderland. Reposing at Chapel of Rest, Alan Duckworth, 200 Chester Road. Tel: (0191) 5672705. R.I.P
MARR - August 2, peacefully with his family around him, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity, of Coxhoe. Dennis, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Joyce, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle and a friend to many. Funeral Monday, August 13. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at 1.00 p.m. in Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Lung Foundation, a donation plate will be provided at the crematorium.
MARSH - (nee Allen) August 4, peacefully in hospital. Eva, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, loving mother of Alan and Jan and grandmother of Sarah and Catherine. Funeral Friday August 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for Sue Ryder Care.
MARSHALL - August 8, peacefully, in Hawthorns Care Home, Peterlee. John, aged 64 years, beloved son of the late Joe and Barbara, loving brother of Joe and brother-in-law of Joan. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Tuesday August 14 at 1.30 p.m.
MITCHELL - Frank Aged 65 years. Passed away July 26, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formerly of Tudhoe.
MORRIS - August 1 (peacefully). Barbara, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of George Morris (former Headmaster of Middlesbrough Boys High School, later Marton VI Form College). Dear mother of Robert and Kate, a loving granny and great-granny. The funeral service was held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, August 8. Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Barbara may do so, for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, c/o Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL.
NICHOLSON - Malcolm (Malkie) suddenly on July 30, 2007. Cruelly taken whilst still so young. Memories are ours to keep. Miss you mate. John and Julie and all your mates and colleagues at HMP Frankland and Holme House.
PATERSON - On July 29, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family, of Darling-ton. Isobel Mary, beloved wife of the late Ian, loving mother of Clare, Rachel, Mary and James and adored granny of Benedict, John, Sarah, Terri, Luke and Kieran. Funeral Wednesday, August 8. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St Augustine's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The Walsingham Trust c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
PEACOCK - Ethel May, of Cotherstone, died peacefully after a short illness on August 6, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of John, mother-in-law to Margaret also a loving and devoted grandma of Simon, Clare, Graham, Christopher and Malcolm. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, August 13 at 2.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research U.K. and the Parkinson's Disease Society these may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8BJ.
PYBUS - Edward Andrew Pybus BSc. (AGRIC), tragically killed on August 6, 2007, aged 21 years, son of Roger and Rachel, brother of Charles, partner of Natalie. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at St. Nicholas Church, West Tanfield, near Ripon on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Air Ambulance.
