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YATES - September 11, suddenly at home, of West Cornforth. John, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Marion, loving dad of David and also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service on Wednesday, September 19 at 9.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to individual's chosen charity.
YETMAN - William (Bill) On September 9, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital. Bill, aged 73 years, of Sedgefield, formerly of Peterlee, a dearly loved husband of Isobel, much loved dad of Stuart, Robert and Craig, father-in-law of Julie, Elaine and Vivien, also a dear and devoted grandad of Jack and Harry. Service and cremation to take place on Tuesday, September 18 at the Crematorium Chapel, Durham at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
YOUNG - September 8 (peacefully at home, in Darlington). Raymond (Ray), aged 63 years, a beloved husband of Maggie, loving step-dad of Ada and Stuart, a much loved grandad of Andrew and also a dear friend of June and Kenny. Will friends please meet for service at St. Columbas Church, Clifton Road, Darlington on Thursday, September 13 at 3.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
ALLANSON - September 6 suddenly at home, in Crook. Clifford (Cliff), aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Irene, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Friday September 14.
ALLINSON - September 10, (at home after a short illness borne with dignity and courage), of Inglesgarth Court, Spennymoor, (formerly of Darlington). Raymond Walter (Ray), aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Nellie, an adored dad of Susan, Christine and Ray, a loving father-in-law, a much loved grandpa, great-grandpa and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Monday for a service at 1.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the 'MARA Unit', c/o, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
ATKINSON - Darlington September 9, peacefully, late of Coniscliffe Road and Merrybent. Joyce, aged 89 years, dearly loved and sadly missed by all of her family. Funeral Tuesday, September 18. Would friends kindly meet for Graveside Service in the West Cemetery at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please, by request. Any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BLENKINSOPP - September 3 (suddenly at home). Evelyn, aged 81 years, of Crosby Street, Darlington, a beloved wife of the late David, a dear sister of Frank, sister-in-law of Pat and a loving aunt. Evelyn will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Friday, September 14. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Great North Air Ambulance.
BRADLEY - September 9, (peacefully), of Eldon Lane, (formerly of Auckland Park). Ethel, (nee Sumpton), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mam of Terry, dearly loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great - great - grand-mother. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Wednesday September 19, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery. Everyone welcome to Close House W.M.C. for refreshments.
CANN - September 12, of Butterby Grange, Spenny-moor. George, aged 90 years, a dearly loved dad of Chris and Malcolm, a loving father-in-law of Evelyn and Sheila and a much loved granda to John and Julie, Barry, Melissa and Peter who will be also sadly missed by Glynis. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for service and committal at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for "The Hardwick Day Unit", Sedgefield.
CARLTON - September 10, (peacefully, in hospital), of High Green, Darlington. Ted, aged 72 years. Beloved son of the late Tom and Rose. Funeral Wednesday September 19. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for Requiem Mass at Holy Family R.C. Church, Darlington followed by cremation.
COATES - Hilda September 9, peacefully in hospital. Hilda, aged 89 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mam of Kenneth and Jennifer, adored gran of Beverly, Lynnette, Philip and Carrie, loving nanna of Arron, Katie, Maddison, Abbey, Natalie and Carl. Funeral Monday, September 17. Would friends please meet for service in Elim Pentecostal Church, Darlington at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Special thanks to The Grange Care Home and Ward 51, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
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 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 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 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.
