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WATSON - September 10, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Crook. Joseph (Joe) aged 71 years, a much loved and loving husband of Christine (nee Harker), a dear dad and grandad also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Monday September 17.
WELSH - On September 9, of New Brancepeth. Audrey aged 75 years, a dearly loved wife of Syd, a loving mother of Lynne, mother-in-law of Steve and a dear nana of Kim and Samantha. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday September 17 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
WHITE - William Thomas (Bill) Peacefully on September 8, in hospital. Bill, aged 76 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Ann, father-in-law of Mike, adored grandad of Rachael and Callum. Funeral Friday, September 14. Would friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington.
WIGHAM - Mary (nee Williamson) September 8, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee, (late of Thornley and Shotton). Mary, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of David and Louise, a dear mother-in-law of Mary and John, a treasured gran of Sarah, Anna and Paul. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday September 13. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
WILSON - September 11, peacefully after a short illness. Sarah, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, cherished mam of George, Michael and Brian, a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 17 at 10.45 a.m.
WILSON - September 8, (peacefully), in Abbey Care Village, (formerly of Bagby). Sheila, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Sarah, loving grandmother of Oliver and Benjamin, a dear mother-in-law of Geoff. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Bagby, on Monday September 17, at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired for, The Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
WINN - Brian September 6, 2007, at peace now, after a long illness. Brian is lovingly remembered and will be greatly missed. Funeral service to take place in Christchurch, Great Ayton at 2.45 p.m. on Friday, September 14, prior to cremation. Donations to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Resting at and enquiries to H.W. Carter Funeral Service, Stokesley. Tel: (01642) 700208.
WOOD - (nee Ward) September 6, (suddenly, in hospital). June, aged 69 years, of Lyonnette Road, Darlington. A much loved wife of Fred, a loving mother of Sharon, also a loving granny of Chanelle, beloved sister of Val and Billy and a devoted sister-in-law, a beloved aunty and a loving friend of Tish and Lee. Funeral Thursday September 13. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
WOOD - Keith, aged 56 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully at home on September 9, after an illness borne with great courage and determ-ination. Dearly loved son of Margaret and the late Henry, much loved and treasured brother of Sheila and Sue, dear brother-in-law to David and John and a devoted and special uncle to Claire, Richard, Kathryn, Andrew, Rachel and Samantha. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Tuesday, September 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Anne's Church Funds, Yorkshire Cancer Research and the British Diabetic Association.
WOOD - September 10 peacefully, in Bowburn Care Home. Lucy (nee Bainbridge), aged 83 years, beloved wife of Stuart and a much loved mother of Elaine and Stuart. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service on Wednesday September 19 at 1.00 p.m.
WOOD - September 7 (suddenly) of Crook. Derek, aged 62 years, a loving son of Gladys Coates and friend to many. Friends please meet at St Catherine's Church, Crook on Wednesday September 19 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Horse Shoe Inn, Crook.
WOODHOUSE - William Gordon (Bill), aged 81 years, formerly of Priory Villas, Richmond died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn on September 9, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Jill and son-in-law Bill and a devoted and loving grandpa of David (and Cara), Wendy (and Dave). Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, September 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Richmond Methodist Church and Brentwood Lodge.
WOODHOUSE - William Gordon (Bill), aged 81 years, formerly of Priory Villas, Richmond died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn on September 9, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, a much loved dad of Jill and son-in-law Bill and a devoted and loving grandpa to David (and Cara), Wendy (and Dave). Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, September 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Richmond Methodist Church and Brentwood Lodge.
WOODS - Florence (nee Grim-stone) aged 70 years on September 6 in Australia formerly of Hunwick. Wife of the late Walter, loving mam to Carole and John, loving sister of Doreen and a dear aunt. Rest in peace.
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.
ANDERSON - Ashley Died September 14, aged 54 years, In Jarkata. Dear son of Bill and the late Alma.
ARMSTRONG - September 16, of Tow Law. Vera May (nee Young), aged 68 years, much loved mother of Tony, Carol, Colin, Dawn, Angela, Michael and John, a dear grandmother to eighteen grandchildren and great-grandmother to ten great-grandchildren, also a dear sister to Roy. Very much loved by all her family. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, September 21, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
BALDRY - William (Bill) Of Shildon, September 19, peacefully in hospital, (William, formerly of Shildon Railway Works), aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Sybil, much loved father of Neville, dear father-in-law of Sheelagh and loving grandad of Erica. Funeral Tuesday September 25. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research U.K, c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
BARKER - Sarah of Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital on September 15 aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Joseph (Joe) and also a beloved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 21 at 1.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for Cancer Research U.K.
BARLOW - September 14, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, of Whinfield Avenue, Shotton Colliery. Peter, aged 69 years, dearly beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Finan), much loved dad of Maria, Angela, Paula and Anne, a dear father-in-law of Colin, Massimo, Pat and Ian, also a devoted grandad of Jessica, Thomas, Daniel, Olivia, Joseph and Joshua. Friends please meet on Wednesday September 19 at 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass, followed by interment at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research care of Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
BASEY - (née Patterson) September 14, at Leicester, formerly of Hallgarth Street, Durham City. Alice, aged 72 years. Loving mother of Andrew, Michael and the late Susan, devoted granny Alice to her five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a dear sister to Jack, Doug and the late Alan and Bobby. Funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday September 21, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for The R.S.P.C.A.
BINKS - September 18 (suddenly) of St Andrew's Court, Woodham, Newton Aycliffe. Peter John, much loved husband to Ann and father and grandfather to the Boys. Funeral Tuesday, September 25. Would friends please meet at 12.00 noon for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the 5th Durham Scout Troop.
BLACKBURN - September 17 (peacefully in Bowburn Care Home). Minnie, aged 92 years, a beloved mam of Joan and Jeff and a dearest mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday September 26 at 10.00 a.m.
BRIGGS - September 19, suddenly at home, Easington Village. Annie Taylor (nee Todd) aged 95 years beloved wife of the late Francis John and loving mother of Eric, Atholl and Anne, dearest mother-in-law of Sylvia and Thelma and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Tuesday, September 25. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Tel (0191) 5864322.
BROWN - September 14, of Church Road, Trimdon Village. John Edward, aged 86 years, a dearly beloved husband of Margaret (nee Spence) and dearly loved dad of Thomas, John and Margaret, a dear father-in-law of Anne, Doff and Martin, also a devoted granda of Jason, Simon, Leanne, Debbie and Lee, great-granda of Jessica, Sarah, Ruth, Simon, Millie and Ava. Friends please meet on Friday, September 21 at 9.30 a.m. for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Royal British Legion. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (01429) 883883.
CARTWRIGHT - September 17, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, of Chantry Close, Faverdale, Darlington. Michael, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Pat, dearly loved dad of Ian, Andrea and Joanne and much loved by Victoria, Paul, Don and Holly. Funeral Monday, September 24. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
CAVE - On September 17 (peacefully, at Sowerby House, near Thirsk), formerly of Downholme and Marske in Swaledale. Constance, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Reverend Arthur Cave and dear mother of Jeremy and Andrew. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Downholme on Friday, September 28 at 12.00 noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
CAVE - On September 17 (peacefully, at Sowerby House, near Thirsk), formerly of Downholme and Marske in Swaledale. Constance, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Reverend Arthur Cave and dear mother of Jeremy and Andrew. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Downholme on Friday, September 28 at 12.00 noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
CHALKER - Marion of Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on September 16, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mum of Chalk and Sandra, also a dear mother-in-law of Brian. Funeral service at Colburn Methodist Church on Thursday, September 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the rear of the Church for the South Cleveland Heart Fund. In accordance with Marion's wishes casual wear only please.
CLARKE - Always in our hearts, Betty. Love Melvyn and Christine.
CLARKE - Betty (nee Collinson), of Cockfield, died peacefully with her family around her on September 13, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Raymond, much loved mam of Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Mandy, loving and devoted grandma of Anna and Jamie and a dear sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Monday, September 24 at 10.45 am, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Informal dress optional. If desired donations for The Alzheimers Society may be given on the plate provided at the rear of the Church.
CLARKE - September 18, at Ventress Hall, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity, of Mowden Terrace, Darl-ington. Sheila Doreen, aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mam of Mike, Barbara, Neil and John, dear mother-in-law of Bill and Julie and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral Wednesday September 26. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 pm
CONWAY - September 14 peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne. Janine, aged 45 years, devoted partner of Kevin and cherished daughter of Muriel. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, September 24 at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired can be made to Cancer Research or The Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea.
CULLINGFORD - Bill September 14, peacefully at home, after a long illness, borne with dignity and determination, of Neasham Road, Darlington. George William, aged 74 years, dearly loved son of the late Phyllis and George, a much loved brother of Albert, a dear brother-in-law of Jill and uncle of John Paul. Funeral Friday, September 21. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given for St. Teresa's Hospice. (Plate provided). Rest In Peace
DALTON - September 15, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Mary, aged 87 years of Bedale. Dearly loved wife of Arthur (Archie), loving mother of the late Terry and mother-in-law of Joanna and a devoted gran of Craig, Mark and Keith. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, September 24 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Bedale Church Funds.
DAYKIN - Colin George, aged 67 years, died suddenly, formerly of Thornaby. He was a caring man, who enjoyed his Gardening, the Outdoors and listening to Jazz. Son of the late Winnie and Ralph. He will be greatly missed by his wife Barbara, sons Austin, Neil and Bruce, sister Barbara, mum-in-law Evie and his extended family and friends. The cremation has taken place, followed by interment in Ivybridge, South Devon.
DERBYSHIRE - September 15, (suddenly, at home), of Lowe Street, Darlington. Nora, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Ossie, much loved sister to Florence, loving special aunt to Margaret, Tracey, Mark and Ashley, also a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Friday September 21. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
DIXON - On September 11, in hospital, of Princess Road, Darlington. Kenneth, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Rose and a dearly loved father of Freda. Funeral Monday, September 24. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations if desired may be sent for Ward 43, Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
DIXON - No one knew the pain you bore because of the smile you always had. Goodnight, God Bless Dad, from your loving daughter Freda
