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CORMACK - Ronald On September 7. of Fishburn. Ronald, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Ada, dear father of Patricia, Pamela, Robert, Ronald, Anthony and Shirley, also a dear father-in-law, brother and grandad. Will also be sadly missed by Rita and family. Funeral service to take place on Monday, September 17 at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please.
CRAWFORD - September 6, (suddenly, in hospital). Elenore, aged 75 years, of Lyon Walk, Newton Aycliffe. A devoted wife of Don, a wonderful mother to John and Barbara, a dear sister to Brenda, also a very special nanna to Emma, Samantha, Charlotte, Helen and Frances and a dear great-grandma. Funeral Thursday September 13. Would friends please meet 9.30 a.m. for service in Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to burial at The West Cemetery, School Aycliffe.
DIPROSE - Darlington Ruby Cameron (nee Dawson), aged 86 years, peacefully on September 9 in Oak Lodge Care Home. Sadly missed and dearly loved by all her family. Funeral Monday, September 17. Would friends and family kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes and any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
DITCHBURN - September 9, (peacefully, in hospital). Mary, aged 59 years. Much loved and missed by Tracey and Karen and her friends and family. Please meet for funeral service Wednesday September 19, at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research U.K.
DIXON - September 10 (peacefully at home), in Shildon. Ronald (Ronnie) aged 76 years, a dearly beloved husband of Marjorie, much loved dad of Julie, Gillian and Ian, father-in-law of Alan, a dear grandad of Alice and Callum, also brother to Jeff and Maureen. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
DODDS - Joyce September 7, peacefully, in Ventress Nursing Home, of Redworth. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, loving mother of Christopher and Barry and a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, September 13 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
ELLIOTT - September 6, formerly of Ushaw Moor. Margaret, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie and a much loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Friday, September 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in Ushaw Moor Catholic Club afterwards. Floral tributes may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
FAIRLEY - September 12 (in hospital after a long illness borne with courage and dignity), of Hawthorn Road, Middlestone Moor. Ena (nee Stannard), aged 67 years, beloved wife of Ray, dearly loved mam of Stephen and Martin, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved nana to Jack, Caitlin, Kyle, Stevie and the late Ryan, a dear sister of Alice and Alfie, sister-in-law of Jenny and Doug and a dearly loved aunt of Libby. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
FOSTER - September 8, 2007. Violet, aged 65 years. Much loved auntie and great-auntie to Karen and Brad, Isobel, Molly, James and Matthew. 'He called my name, He said come home, I am not dead, He set me free.'
FOSTER - September 8. Died suddenly at Craigarran Nursing Home, Trimdon Colliery. Violet, aged 65 years. Beloved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, great-auntie and a friend to many. Cortege to leave her brother John's home, Front Street, for service at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Station, Monday September 17, at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
FOSTER - To our dear auntie Vi. We love you so much, you were always there for us. Always in our hearts. Good night, God Bless. Laura, Katie and Sarah.
FOSTER - To our special anutie Vi. Remembered and loved always. God Bless Paul and Michelle.
GILVEY - Suddenly on August 26, Stuart John aged 57 years, loving son of Jim and Joan, father of Jamie, Sarah and Fiona. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service took place at Springwood Crematorium, Liverpool on Friday September 7 at 10.30 a.m. Any donations if desired to St Anne's Church, Liverpool c/o Stephen Cain at Thomas Porter and Sons Funeral Service, 142 St Mary's Road, Garston, Liverpool 19. Tel 0151 4274482
GREENER - Joan Veronica On September 11, peacefully, in hospital. Joan, aged 73 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of George. Funeral Wednesday September 19. Would friends please meet for a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Darlington at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment in the North Cemetery.
HAWKINS - September 11, (suddenly, at home), in Brompton. Frank, aged 81 years. Dear brother of David and brother-in-law of Jan. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday September 20, at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Pride of Cumbria, The Air ambulance.
HAY - (nee Bennett) September 13, peacefully of Graham Court, Darlington. Margaret, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold, loving mam of Jackie, dear mother-in-law of Norman, much loved sister of Irene, Harry and Bobby, dear aunt of Carole and friend of Dot and Gillian. Funeral Wednesday September 19. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
HEATH - John Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you're always there. Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered everyday. Will be very sadly missed by all at Twin Services.
HEATH - John September 8, suddenly, whilst playing Golf. John, aged 59 years, of Sadberge, a much loved husband of Marilyn and devoted father of Sarah, dearest son of Freda and the late Jack, dear brother of Joyce and twin brother to Alan. Funeral service to take place in St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge on Tuesday, September 18 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Any donations, if desired, to St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge. Will miss you so much xxx Little I knew that morning the sorrow the day would bring. The shock was great and the loss severe, but deep in my heart you will always be here. All My Love, Mal x I have lost, Heaven has gained, the most wonderful Dad this world contained. There's just one thing that makes me glad, God chose you to be my Dad. I'll make you proud for the rest of my life, I love you and I'll miss you forever. Love Sah xxx
HEATH - John We are grieving the sad loss of John Heath a wonderful twin brother and best friend to Alan, a wonderful and loving uncle and brother-in-law to Barbara, Helene and Lucy-Kate. Although he is out of our sight he will always be in our minds and hearts xxx
HEATH - John We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, what we would give to hear your voice and see your face again. John and Peter.
HEATLEY - Dennis George Dennis died of cancer in his home in Douglas, Alaska, September 2, aged 57, dearly loved husband of Myra and brother to Michael, brother-in-law to Jill, David, Amy, Douglas, Jerry and Judy, son-in-law of Charles and Doretta and uncle to Gabriel and Helana and great friend to many. Born in Darlington he was a welder and pipe fitter working all over the world. First visiting Alaska in 1988, he met and fell in love with Myra and made it his home. Sadly he never got to retire to the log home he was building. A passionate traveller he also loved to fish, hunt and fly and had a private pilots licence. A loving and generous spirit with an incredible zest for life he lived large and laughed often and will be solely missed. There will be a Memorial Service in Alaska and Loch Lomond for details contact (07828) 329528 after the first of October.
HEPPLEWHITE - On September 3, peacefully in hospital. Ralph Ridley, aged 86 years, of Bowburn. Beloved husband of Jean. Funeral to take place privately.
HODGSON - September 13, in Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of High Grange. Bridget (nee McDonald), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late George, a devoted mam of Tony and Gillian dear mother-in-law to Margaret and Arthur, much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19 for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at Church. R.I.P
HOPWOOD - September 9, peacefully in hospital, of Thurstan Grange, West Cornforth. Thelma, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dearly loved mam and mother-in-law of Keith and Ann and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service on Monday September 17 at 3.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
HUDSON - September 7 (suddenly, at home), of Byerley Road, Shildon. Edna, a beloved wife of the late Robert Arnold, a dearly loved mam of Carol and son-in-law Ken, a loving gran of James and his wife Thamy, also a much loved sister of Gladys. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 14 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. No letters or cards by request.
JAMES - September 10, (peacefully, in hospital, after a long illness), of Skirlaw Road, Newton Aycliffe. Linda, (nee Winter), aged 83 years. Much loved wife to Phillip, loving mam to Joe and Jenny, Linda and Phil, Tony and Janet, also a much loved nan, great-nan, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Tuesday September 18. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Cremator-ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, The British Heart Foundation.
JAMIESON - Grindon On September 5 sudd-enly, in hospital. Hilda (nee Watson), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, a much loved mam of Walter, Susan, David and Linda, a dear mother-in-law to Maureen, Dave, Pauline and Charles, a treasured nana of Lisa and Michael, Louise, David, John, Laura, Ben, Adam and Lucy, a dearly loved great-nana to Charlotte and Abbie, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, cousin, aunt and friend to many. Cortege leaving family's residence at Grindon on Thursday, September 13 at 3.15 p.m. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Wavendon. Sadly missed by all
JOHNSON - Framwellgate Moor and formerly of Fencehouses. Molly (ex Durham Police), aged 85 years. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Thursday, September 13 at 10.30 a.m., interment to follow in Houghton-le-Spring Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
KAY - Terry, aged 67 years, passed away peacefully on September 4 surrounded by his family. He leaves beloved wife of forty two years Pauline, twin sons Giles and Jason and sister Valerie (Retired Sizewell A. Station Manager). Terry of Knodishall, Suffolk and formerly of Kirkby Hill, Richmond, North Yorkshire. Devoted to his family and ever the proud Yorkshireman. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Knodishall Church on Monday, September 10 at 3.00 p.m. Flowers by family. All donations to the Rotary Club (Saxm-undham and District) c/o Tony Brown's Funeral Service, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1EH.
KELLY - September 9, of Wood Lane, Ferryhill. Jane, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas, dear mam of Sheila and Christine, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and aunt. Cortege leaving residence at 11.00 a.m. on Friday September 14, for service and committal at Durham Crematorium 11.30 a.m.
KIRKBRIDE - Thomas September 6, peacefully, at Westwood Park Community Hospital. Thomas, aged 90 years, husband of Sylvia, father to Judith and Katherine, father-in-law of Stephen and Chris, grandad to Imogen, Ellie and Juliet. Funeral service Thursday September 13 at Allerton Methodist Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Nab Wood. Friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Church Funds. A plate will be available at the Funeral.
KIRKUP - On September 8, in hospital, of Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, late of Shawl Terrace, Leyburn. John Lawrence (Jack), aged 93 years, dearly loved father of Lol and Edward and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, September 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the British Heart Foundation (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
KNIGHTS - Margaret Isabel, aged 76 years, suddenly at home in Barnard Castle on September 9. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Knights, much loved mam of Hazel and Andrew and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday September 17 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
LABRON - Newton Aycliffe September 9, suddenly in hospital. Joe, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of the recently departed Elsie, a much loved dad to Debbie, dear father-in-law to Nigel, cherished grandad to Jade, Ellie, Drea, Jaycee and Indie, beloved brother to Sylvia and brother-in-law to Graham. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday September 17. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
LATTER - On August 31, peacefully after a long illness. Derrick, aged 81 years, of Rothbury Road, Newton Hall, dearly loved husband of Olive and brother of Valerie and Yvonne. Sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, September 17 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to St Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. The family would like to thank all the staff at Hallgarth Nursing Home for their care and kindness.
LEATHERBARROW - September 13, suddenly at his home in Darling-ton. Ian, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, dear father of Ellis and Gail and a much loved father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Thursday, September 20. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 3.00 p.m., followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The Parkinson's Disease Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
LOWTHER - Darlington Suddenly on September 5, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Mike, aged 60 years, much loved dad to Michael, Marie and Mark, a loving grandad and great-grandad to all his grandchildren, brother to Charlotte, Caleb and the late William. Funeral Friday, September 14. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Loved by all
MacPHERSON - James September 6, peacefully in hospital. Jimmy, aged 81 years, of Sedgefield. Devoted husband of the late Elsie, a dearly loved dad of James and Stephen and a friend to many. Friends please meet on Friday, September 14 at 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MacPHERSON - James September 6, peacefully in hospital. Jimmy, aged 81 years, of Sedgefield. Devoted husband of the late Elsie, a dearly loved dad of James Stephen and a friend to many. Friends please meet on Friday, September 14 at 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MALLON - September 10, peacefully in hospital, with his son John and daughter Colleen at his side. John James, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret Scott Mallon (Meg), dear dad of John and Colleen, a proud grandad of Lee, Chantelle, Craig and Kimberly and a great-grandad. Friends please meet for service on Friday, September 14 at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
MANNION - (nee Dowdle) September 6 (peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home). Teresa (Terry), aged 80 years, formerly of Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Catherine and Anne-Marie and the late Christopher, Michael and Elizabeth, also mother-in-law of Mike and loving nana of Julie, Emma, Peter and Richard and great-grandmother of Dan, Carly, Christopher, Jake and Isobel. Funeral Wednesday, September 12. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at Holy Family Church, Cockerton, prior to cremation at Darlington. Flowers or donations for St. Teresa's Hospice to Co-operative Funeral-care, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 463203.
MARR - Amy, (nee Brydon). Peacefully, in hospital on September 10. Amy, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mam of Iris, Eric, Tony, Susan and Paul and also a special mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Service and cremation takes place in The Chapel of St. Bede's on Wednesday September 19, at 11.30 a.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. By request, donations in lieu if so desired to, Teesside Hospice Care Foundation, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough.
MARR - Suddenly, in hospital on Thursday September 6. Tom, aged 72 years, of Fishburn. A dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved dad of Gavine, Andrew and Beverley, a much loved father-in-law of Sandra and Dana, also a devoted grandad to Kelly, Kieran, Joshua and Katie. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday September 18, in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment at Fishburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
MARTIN - Evelyn, peacefully in hospital, aged 79 years, a loving wife of John, a devoted mother of Janet and Kay and a loving grandmother of Kate, Daniel and Nathan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village on Thursday, September 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to Dr. Holland Trust Fund for Rheumatology. A box will be provided at the back of Church.
