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BLAND - Doreen Alice Doreen, aged 81 years, on August 11, peacefully in Darlington. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, who will be sadly missed by friends and family. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BLENKINSOPP - Frank, of Binchester, died peacefully in hospital on August 12 (glorious 12th), aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosie, a much loved father of Rosemary, Frankie and Deborah, loving grandfather of Kieron, also a dear brother. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 23 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given directly to The Dog Trust, Darlington.
BOWEY - August 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Tudhoe (formerly of Hetton-le-Hole). Doris, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Stephen, loving mother of Eileen, mother-in-law of Paul, dear sister of Joice and Ronnie. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence on Friday, August 17 at 1.40 p.m. for service and committal at Durham Crematorium 2.00 p.m. All are welcome afterwards at The Green Tree, Tudhoe Village. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Plate provided at the Crema-torium.
BOYD - William Traynor On August 9, peacefully in hospital. Bill, aged 95 years (former Borough Architect), formerly of Dale Road, Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ann, a much loved dad of Ron and Alison also a loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, August 22. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimers Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
BRADY - Joseph Anthony August 16, in hospital. Joe aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Marjorie, a much loved brother of Gerard and Mary, dear brother-in-law of Alice and Valerie, also a loving uncle and great-uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, Peterlee at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to DebRA. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BRAITHWAITE - (nee Baty) August 11 (peacefully, in Eastbourne Care Home). Doris, aged 77 years, formerly of Eden Cres-cent, beloved wife of the late Frank, mother of Pamela and Paul, mother-in-law of Graham and a much loved nana. Funeral Thursday, August 16. Would friends please meet at 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. No flowers, by request please.
BRITTON - August 12, in hospital, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity, of West Cornforth. Olwen, aged 56 years, much loved daughter of Linden, loving mam of Tammy, Wendy, Wayne, Craig, Shaun and David, dear mother-in-law of Jayne and Amanda, gran of Kieran, Brandon, Morgan, Selby, Abby, Callum, Tonianne, Leanne, Shaun, Victoria and Susan. Family and friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, August 17 at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham (family only). Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Franziska Willer Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital, c/o Joyce Malcolm.
BRITTON - Olwen In loving memory of my dear mam. If I could have one single wish and never have another It would simply be to have one hour and spend it with my muvva. I'd simply sit and hold your hand and we'd have a cup of tea No-one else would be there, there'd just be you and me. We'd talk about the old times, we'd laugh and reminisce And just before you left me, I'd give your cheek a kiss. Love always, Craig, Amanda and Bairns.
BURNS - August 9, in Oak Lodge Nursing Home, Darling-ton. Dennis, aged 72 years. Funeral service on Wednesday, August 22, 9.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
BURTON - On August 11, tragically, as the result of an accident, of 13 Sycamore Close, Spennithorne. Mark Richard, aged 44 years, dearly loved son of Roy and Lorna, much loved brother of Tony and a very dear nephew and cousin. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Friday, August 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Harmby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
CAMERON - August 11, of Bishop Auckland. Maurice, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Jean, devoted dad of Hedley, Neil, Christine and Paul, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, August 17. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Richardson Hospital or Macmillan Nurses.
CATTERICK - On August 12 (suddenly) Vin, aged 83 years, of Chatsworth Terrace, Darlington, a beloved father of Stephen and Phillip, father-in-law of Maureen, a much loved grandad of Andrew, Debbie, Mark and Sarah, also old grandad of Meghan and Harris. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, prior to private burial.
CLARK - Sydney, aged 76 years, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, on August 10, of Darlington. Beloved son of the late Lawrence and Sarah Emma Clark, dear brother of the late Gordon and a much loved cousin. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, North Road, 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
CLINTON - August 15 (suddenly at home), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Robert Hunter (Bob), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of late Maisie, a dearly loved father of Edna and a dear father-in-law to Charlie, also a much loved grandad of Robert, Yasmine and Natasha. Cremation Thursday, August 23 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
CLOSE - On August 15, of Rose Court, Esh Winning. Gerrard, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, loving father of Elaine, Diane and Alison, a dear grandad of Claire and great-grandad of Nikita. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Wednesday, August 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
CORK - August 12, suddenly after a long illness, of Thornbury Rise, Darlington. Thomas Francis, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved father of Anne and David, loving father-in-law of Chris and Anne, much loved grandad of Megan, Rebecca, Luke and Tamsin and also a dear brother and friend. Funeral Tuesday, August 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
CORK - On August 12, suddenly in hospital. Nellie, aged 83 years, of Oswin Grove, Gilling West, formerly of Colne, Lancashire. Widow of Maurice, loving mother of Mari, mother-in-law of Sam Weston, little gran to Matthew, Robin and Rebecca and also Kate and Samantha and 'the little one' to Lauryn and a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Monday, August 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital and the R.S.P.B. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DOBSON - August 9, of Beechfield, Newton Aycliffe. Amy Dobson R.M.N., aged 71 years, dearly loved mother of Susan, Godfrey and Richard and also a much loved nana, aunt and sister-in-law. Funeral Thursday, August 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
ENTWHISTLE - August 12, of Crook (in hospital). Laura (nee Lamb), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert Henry, much loved mother of Avril, Gerald and the late Leslie, a dear mother-in-law to Bill, grandmother to Paul, Stuart, Ann-Marie, Susan, Dawn and Bobby, also great-grandmother of Laura, Jessica, Ethan and Abigail. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, August 17, followed by cremation at Durham.
EVANS - August 9, of Sadberge. John Raymond aged 80 years, beloved partner and soulmate of Enid, dearest father of Linda, Janice and Leslie, a cherished grandad and great-grandad and also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday August 20 at 3.15 p.m.
FAIRLEY - On August 11, at home with her family in Richmond. Janetta (Netta), aged 83 years, much loved wife of Jack, devoted mother to Joyce, John and Kathleen and an adored grandmother. Funeral service in Richmond Methodist Church on Friday, August 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by a family burial at the Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations would be gratefully received in Church towards The Herriot Hospice and The St. John's Centre, Catterick. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who so graciously comforted Netta at the end of her life.
GRIFFITHS - August 14 (after a short illness), of Ferryhill. Allen (Jaffa), aged 51 years, a dear son of Pat and Fred, a much loved cool dad of Danny, Amy, Shaan and Caitlin, a loving partner of Joyce, a dearly loved brother of Paul and Bridie and a very dear uncle. Cortege leaving family residence, 20 Flora Street, Spennymoor, Monday for a service and committal in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Informal dress. 'Keep rocking Jaffa'
HALL - (Les) George Leslie, formerly of Cockpit Hill, Brompton died peacefully on August 9, after a long illness, at Lister House, Southgate, Ripon. Dearly beloved husband of the late Grace, a much loved dad of Sigridur and Alison, also a very special grandad and great-grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service at Lister House on Wednesday, August 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Brompton Cemetery. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to the Royal British Legion, Lister House.
HIRD - Paul, aged 49 years, suddenly, of Sessay. Much loved husband of Janette, devoted father of Samantha, Stephen and Shane. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Sessay on Thursday, August 23 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at York. Flowers or if desired donations may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
HODGSON - Darlington Valerie, aged 62 years, peacefully on August 9 in Victoria House Care Home, formerly of Cornerstone, Pease Street, dear sister of Mary and Albert and their families. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Friday, August 17. Would friends kindly meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Wingate 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Floral tributes and any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
HODGSON - Ian William, aged 62 years, of Burton House, Staindrop, died suddenly at home on August 14. Dearly loved husband of Vivien, much loved dad of Caroline and Francis, dear father-in-law to Craig and Tracy and loving grandad to Matthew and Vanessa. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Tuesday, August 21 at 2.00 p.m, followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Diabetic Association, these may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
HOGG - August 12, suddenly, of Front Street, Cockfield. Ann (nee Tuck), beloved wife of the late Keith, also a special mam and grandma. Family and friends please meet for service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, August 21 at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
HURRY - August 13 (peacefully in hospital). George Thomas M.B.E., aged 81 years, of Darlington, late of Norwich. A loved and loving husband of Elaine, beloved dad of Kate, dear father-in-law of Ciaran and much loved grandad of Ella. Funeral Monday, August 20. Will friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Diabetes UK.
HURST - On August 12, at her daughter's home, formerly of Bay Court, Ushaw Moor. Phyllis Gray, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Susan, mother-in-law of John, a dear gran to Paul, Simon and Dawn, great-gran to Adam and a dear sister of Margaret. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Thursday, August 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Catholic Club afterwards.
HUTCHINSON - On August 13, on her 91st Birthday, of Trimdon Colliery. Mag (nee Ogden), beloved wife of the late Freddie, much loved mam of Brenda, Joseph, Margaret, Christine and the late Roland, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St. Paul, Trimdon Colliery on Friday, August 17 at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends and neighbours please meet at the Church.
HUTCHINSON - August 9, of Crook. Colin, aged 69 years, beloved dad of David, dear father-in-law to Jacqueline, also a much loved and loving grandpa of Rebecca and Emma. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, August 15. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
LAWSON - (nee Scollick) On August 15 (of Darlington). Lesley, aged 57 years, darling wife of Denny, a much loved mam of Jane and Julie, mother-in-law of Rod and Rory and gran of Dylan, also a loving sister, auntie, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 21 at 10.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to M.S. Research. (Plate at the Crematorium). At Peace
LAWSON - Alan (George) died peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, aged 84 years, a loving husband of the late Joan, a dear father of Stephanie, Bridget and Robert. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at St James' Parish Church, Romanby on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
LEE - August 15, Hilda, formerly of Howden-le-Wear, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, devoted mam to Alan, Brian and June, a loving mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Alzheimer's Society and Howden Burn Residents' Funds.
LLEWELLYN - Benny Benjamin Ballinger, aged 81 years, peacefully at home on August 16 of Newlands Road, Darlington (long time member of Darlington Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society). Dearly loved husband of Mavis, much loved dad of Mike and Bev, dear father-in-law of Edna and Nacho, loving grandad of Mathew and James and will be sadly missed by brother Ken and Jean. Funeral Wednesday, August 22. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
MALLOWS - Deborah Jane On August 9, peacefully in hospital. Debbie, aged 40 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved mam of Christopher, much loved daughter of Geoffrey, sister of Glen, sister-in-law of Jackie and aunty of Laura and Ryan. Funeral Thursday, August 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MARSHALL - August 13, peacefully. Henry, formerly of Miners Homes, Fishburn. November 30, 1927 - August 13, 2007. Loving father of John and June and the late Diane. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, August 22 at 12.00 noon.
MARSHALL - Beatrice Mary, aged 96 years, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on August 7, formerly of Richmond. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, August 16 at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
MARTIN - Murray, born January 27, 1943 died August 14, 2007. Funeral August 29. Procession 1.00 p.m. from Easington Colliery Officials Club, Seaside Lane to Miners Welfare Hall. No flowers.
MIDDLETON - August 14, of Sycamore Hall, formerly of Skelgill Farm. David, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Sanna, a much loved father of Margaret, June, Catherine and Richard and brother to Ena and Marjorie and a very dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Family cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, August 20 at 10.45 a.m., followed by a memorial service at Askrigg Church at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Sycamore Hall Amenities Fund.
MOORHOUSE - August 12 (suddenly but peacefully in hospital). Audrey, aged 59 years, of Darlington, a much loved wife of the late Jimmy, dearly loved mam of Rodney and Martin, a dear mother-in-law of Susan and Rachel, also treasured nanna of Kirsten, Liam and Courtney. Funeral Monday, August 20. Will friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
