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BUCKLE - November 6, of Witton Tower, Witton-le-Wear formerly of Willington, retired Builder and Undertaker. George aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie and a dear father of Stephen. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 12 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
CALLINAN - (formerly McGlasson) November 7, died peacefully at home, after a short illness. Sylvia aged 65 years, of Newton Aycliffe, beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Karen and Marc, dearly loved aunt of Cherry, dear mother-in-law of Neil and Karina, also devoted gran of Shaun, Lauren, Rielly and Noah. Funeral service Wednesday November 14 at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe 1.00 p.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auck-land.
CHISHOLM - November 3 (in hospital) of Clarence Court, Spennymoor. Beatrice Jenny (Betty), aged 89 years, a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Friday for a service at 12.10 p.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for Church Funds.
CLARK - November 1, of Dunelm Place, Shotton Colliery. Rose (nee Greener), aged 84 years, a dearly beloved wife of Edwin, a much loved mam of Norma, Christine, Edwin, Rose and Thomas, also a loving and devoted grandma of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday November 8 for service at St. Saviours' Church 10.00 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crema torium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
COLLINGWOOD - (Coxhoe) November 1 (peacefully). Jean, a devoted wife of John, a much loved mother of Malcolm, also treasured nan to Adele and Sean. Funeral to take place on Thursday November 8. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m.
CONNOR - November 5, of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Willington. Tom, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Pam, loving father of Joan, Bill, Maureen, Tom and Janet, also a dear grand father, great-grandfather and brother. Family and friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Saturday, November 10 at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Burn.
CORNFORTH - November 6, of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Ronald, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Evelyn, dearly loved father of Derek and Ronald and also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
CUTLER - Doreen October 31, 2007, peacefully at home. Thank you for giving us so many wonderful memories and leaving us with warmth in our hearts. Beloved wife of the late Rob, loved mam of Charles, Maurice, Peter, Muriel and Margaret, dear mother-in-law of Win, Dianne, Pam, Glyn and Nick, very loving nana of Deborah, Sarah, Nigel, Andrew, Rachel, Faye, Helen, Stuart, Gemma, Amy, Adam, Matthew and Oliver and their husbands and part ners Alistair, Duncan, Katie, Dan, David, Stephen and Neil, dearest great-nana of Freddie, Cally, Mitsy, Romley and Ethan. The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and many thanks to Rev'd. Paul Peverill for his comforting service. A grateful thank you to everyone for their generous donations to Yorkshire Cancer Research and Christchurch, Great Ayton, given in memory of Doreen.
DAWSON - In hospital on November 5, of Belmont. Harry, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of Janice, father-in-law of Bill and a dear grandfather to John, James and Christopher. Friends please meet for service in Elvet Methodist Church on Monday, November 12 at 11.30 a.m., private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Elvet Methodist Church.
DENT - Delves Lane November 2. John (Jack, ex-Police Sergeant), aged 79 years, loved husband of the late Betty, father of John, father-in-law of Tricia, grandad of Claire, Nicola and Christopher. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Christ Church, Consett on Tuesday, November 13 at 11.00 am, followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton. Family flowers only please.
DONOVAN - November 7, of Tindale Crescent. Terry, aged 61 years, dearly beloved husband of Ann, stepdad to Paul and Emily, loving grampy to Lily, Baily and Flynn, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
ETHERINGTON - November 7 (peacefully, at home), of Witton le Wear (former Newsagent at Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland). Ann, aged 98 years, a beloved wife of the late Sid, a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Wednesday November 14 at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
EVANS - November 4 (peacefully in hospital). Ray, aged 87 years, of Barnard Castle. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, much loved father of Ian and Pauline, grandad to Adam, Matt and Jamie. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, November 16 at 10.15 a.m., followed by service of thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds and Diabetes UK.
EVANS - On November 7, of Ash Grove, Trimdon Station. Martin O'Conner (Marty), aged 76 years, a dearly beloved husband of Joan (nee Nixon), a much loved dad of Terry, Jean, Margaret, Joanne and Martin, a dear father-in-law of Lynne, Edward, Joe, Terry and Catherine, also a loving granda of Jonathan, Karl and Liam and a dearest brother of Connie. Friends please meet on Monday, November 12 for service 1.30 p.m. at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Marty will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel. (01429) 883883.
EVERARD - November 1, peacefully in hospital, of The Nurseries, Melsonby. Judith, a dearly loved wife of Neil, a much loved mam of Mark and Andrew and dear sister of Michael and Susan. Funeral Thursday, November 8. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Melsonby at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for ICU North Tees Hospital (cheques to be made payable to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust) c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
FAIRCLOUGH - October 31, of Bondisle Way, Stanhope. Reg, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of the late Irene, loving father of Karen and Diane, father-in-law of Tim, much loved grandad of Dean, Michael, Shaun and Ryan and a dear partner of Elaine. Will friends please meet for service in Mountsett Crematorium on Friday, November 9 at 12.30 p.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Stanhope W.M.C.
FAWCETT - October 31 (peacefully in hospital), formerly of Gormire Close, Thirsk. Lawrence (Lol), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Rosie, loving father of David and Anne, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Thirsk on Wednesday November 7 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment. Would friends please meet at the Church.
FERGUSON - November 8, died peacefully at home. David, aged 76 years of Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved husband of Jenny, much loved father of Susan, Lesley, Dawn and Karen a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave the residence on Thursday, November 15 at 12.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research.
FIDDES - November 7, suddenly at home in Shildon. William Edward (Ed), aged 67 years, devoted partner of the late Marjorie, loving and devoted father to June. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, followed by cremation at Darlington. Loving you always, I know you will be at peace with Mam. Love and kisses to you both for ever. June.
FIDDES - William Edward (Ed) A devoted father-in-law and for being there as our second father, very special grandfather to Hannah. We will find it a great miss without you, you will always be in our hearts forever. Mandy and Wilf and Hannah x.
FIDDES - (Ed) Taken away so suddenly after being in our lives so long. We take great comfort in all our years shared. Sadly missed, you will always be in our thoughts. Susan, Jaqueline, Jean, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
FIDDES - (Ed) Thank you for being my dad in all but name for the past 37 years. Your loving son Anthony. Devoted grandfather to Terri, Rebecca and Jayden, great-grandad to Nathan. We will miss you very much. Forever in our thoughts. At peace with Mam. Anthony x.
FLESHER - November 5, peacefully at home, in Middleham. John David (Flesh), aged 46 years, dearly loved husband of Fran, loving father of Martyn, Kelly, Ian and Daniel, grandad of Ella, also a devoted son of Flo and the late Ken. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Mary and St. Alkelda Church, Middleham on Tuesday November 13 at 1.00 p.m.
FRYER - November 2, peacefully, in Sowerby House Nursing Home. Annie, aged 85 years, formerly of Dishforth, a beloved wife of the late Billy, dear mother of the late Gwen mother-in-law of Tony, a much loved nana of Debbie, great-nana, auntie and great-auntie. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Baldersby on Thursday November 8 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Dishforth. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Sowerby House.
GODDARD - November 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Shildon. Jessie (nee Munford), dearly loved and devoted wife of Jesse, a loving mam of Pauline and Carole, a dear mother-in-law and devoted nanna and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in Aycliffe Christian Life Centre, Village Close, Woodham on Wednesday November 7 at 1.50 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema torium.
GRIEVE - Thomas Anthony (Tony), of 12 Town Head, Middleton in Teesdale, aged 84 years, passed away suddenly in hospital on November 3. Dearly loved dad of Stephen, Susan and Peter, father-in-law of John, Ruth and Carol and a much loved grandad of Nicola, James and Alastair, Richard and Mark and Rachael and Helen. Would friends please meet on Saturday, November 10 at 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Middleton in Teesdale, followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Haematology Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital and Church Funds.
GRUNDY - David, aged 48 years, at home on October 26, of Vine Street, Darlington. Beloved son of the late Jean May and Eric Grundy. Funeral Wednesday, November 14. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium, 2.45 p.m. All enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
GUTCHER - (Wheatley Hill) On November 5. James Andrew Gutcher, aged 89 years, a dear and caring husband of Josie, much loved dad of our devoted sons Allan, Brian and John, also our very caring daughters-in-law Denise, Janice and Lynne and a treasured grandad of our delightful grandchildren. Funeral to take place on Friday, November 9. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the N.S.P.C.C. Bus provided from cemetery gates.
HADWIN - November 2 (in hospital) of Bowburn (formerly of West Cornforth). Joyce (nee Dixon), aged 65 years, devoted wife of Arthur, a loving mam of Anita, Allison and Darren, a much loved grandma of Gemma and Rebecca and mother-in-law to Alan and Brian. Family and friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 8 at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be given for Breast Cancer. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
HAINES - On November 6, peacefully at Eastbourne Nursing Home, surrounded by his much loved family. Frank, aged 91 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Doris, dearly loved father of Barry and David and the late Billy, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium Tuesday, November 13 at 2.00 p.m. Floral tributes will kindly be received at John Meynell Funeral Directors, North Road, Darlington. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
HALL - November 4, after a long illness bravely borne, of Whitegate Road, Sherburn Village. Ivy, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Billy, a much missed mam of Beverley and mother-in-law of Andrew beloved gran to the late Matthew, also a dear elder sister to Norma and Joan. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 8 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, with donations kindly accepted for the outstanding care and support of Belmont Nursing Home care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate.
HALL - October 31 (peacefully in "The Fields" Residential Home). Mary Jane, aged 100 years, formerly of Low Etherley, beloved wife of the late Bill, a dearly loved sister and sister-in-law, also a very dear auntie and great-auntie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, November 9 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
HARDY - Brian On November 3, of Gray Avenue, Hesleden. Brian aged 68 years, dearly beloved husband of Vera, much loved dad of Paul, dear father-in-law of Linda, devoted grandad of Denise, Anthony, Vicky, Billy, Jack, Mollie, Emma and Paul, also a loving brother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
HARLE - Blanche Abigail November 3 (peacefully, at Cedar Lodge Nursing Home) formerly of Reeth Road, Hartburn. Blanche Abigail, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph Maddison Harle, a much loved mother of Jean and Alan, a loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, November 8. Friends please meet for service in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the R.N.I.B., 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE.
HARRISON - November 6 (suddenly in hospital, after a long illness), of Cottage Road, Shildon. Susan Elizabeth (Soo), aged 50 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Tommy and Sheila Coates, a devoted mother of Amy and Ian, also a dearest sister of Joe, David and the late Chris. Cremation Monday November 12 at Darlington, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please.
HAWLEY - November 6, of Bishop Auckland. George, aged 47 years, beloved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Emma and Shaun, treasured son of Joyce, also dearest uncle to Mark, Sarah and Samantha. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.45 a.m. on Monday, November 12, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of George may be sent to the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle.
HAY - Washington November 1, in hospital, formerly of Durham. Vera (nee Blayden), aged 79 years, a dearly loved wife of Doug and a much loved mother to Alan and Kevin, grandmother to Sarah and Steven, a dear sister to Joyce and family. Would family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday November 8 at 1.00 p.m. By request, family flowers only. All donations to Cancer Research U.K. Will be greatly missed.
HEALEY - Mary (nee Troupe), widow of William and sister of the late Alec, died peacefully in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Friday, November 2, 2007, aged 93 years. Sadly missed by her sorrowing family and friends. Service on Wednesday November 14 at 11.30 a.m. at Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o HPWBG, Wyndham Road, Christ-church, Dorset BH23 7EJ. Tel (01425) 278910.
HEMMINGS - Darlington November 3, suddenly at home. Brian, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Gillian and cherished grandad of Victoria. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, November 9. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired in aid of the Cardiac Research Fund at Darlington Memorial Hospital will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
HEWITT - November 8, in hospital, of West Auckland Road, Darlington. Brenda, aged 85 years, widow of Frederick, dearly loved mother of Anita, Joan, Pamela and the late Janice, dear mother-in-law of Brian and Geoff, loving gran of Joanna, Sarah, Caroline, Nicola, Gemma and Janette and devoted great-gran of Ella and Thomas. Funeral Tuesday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
HILLS - November 2, peacefully at Middleton-One-Row. John William, aged 73 years, beloved partner of Joan and a dearly loved father and grandad. Funeral Monday November 12. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church at 2.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for the Great North Air Ambulance Service c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darling-ton, DL3 7JR.
HODGSON - November 6, peacefully, in hospital. Tom, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of the late Ena, a much loved dad of Sandra and father-in-law to Jim, also a sadly missed brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, November 13. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Alzheimers Society.
