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BRISTOW - November 16, at Long Meadows Nursing Home, Ripon (late of Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn and Byng Road, Catterick Garrison). Robert, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Eve, dear father of Stephen. Service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday at 10.45 a.m.
BROOKS - Janet Christine (nee Bunton), aged 59 years died November 5, 2007 in Cheltenham General Hospital. Beloved elder daughter of Ruby and the late Jack Bunton of Sunnybrow, a sister and sister-in-law of Maurice and Margaret, Malcolm and Denise and the late Alison Margaret, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. The funeral was held in Cheltenham on November 15, 2007.
BROWN - November 14. Suddenly, but peacefully at home in Northallerton. Walter, aged 86 years. Dear cousin of Ian, Jessie and Derek. Funeral service and cremation have taken place by his request.
BROWN - November 18, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Margaret, aged 85 years, beloved wife of Douglas, mother of Peter and Andrew, mother-in-law of Dorita and Alison and grandmother of Rebecca and Sophie. Funeral Friday, November 30. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support or Diabetes UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BURKITT - Eric Aged 90 years. November 11, 2007. Peacefully after a long illness. Formerly Consultant Phychiatrist at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
CALVERT - November 22, suddenly, at home in Bedale, (formerly of Gayle). Ray, aged 64 years. Beloved husband to Liz, loving dad of Robert, Ann and David, devoted grandad to Daniel and son of Irene and the late Sam. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday November 28, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for local charities.
CHAPMAN - Peacefully in hospital, on November 21, of Langley Park. George, aged 85 years, dearest husband of Marion (formerly Yates), loving dad of Olwyn and Christine, father-in-law of David and Nigel, loved and respected stepdad to Alison, Paul, Brian, Stephanie and Chris and a very much loved grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 28 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, at his own request, for The Palliative Care Fund, may be given after the service.
CHAPMAN - Peacefully, on November 18, after a long illness bravely borne. Joyce, aged 62 years, formerly of Great Ayton, beloved only daughter of the late Eugene and Lilian and a dear friend. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, November 28 at 2.15 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Ann Charlton Lodge, Eden Hall Grove, Redcar where Joyce received devoted and loving care over the last five years.
COATES - Annie November 15, (peace- fully in hospital with her family around her). Annie, in her 101st year. Dearest mam of Doreen, Betty and the late John, loving wife of the late Jack, loving nanna to all her grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday November 22. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes if so desired will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
COATES - On November 19, died peacefully at Ashleigh House, Trimdon. Doris (nee Errington), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William Coates, loving mother of William, Robert and the late Eric, also very dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service Tuesday, November 27 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium.
COGLAN - November 19, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret Jane (nee Monaghan), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mam of Lynn and the late Jean, mother-in-law to Keith, dearest nana to Angie, Karen, Mark and Lee, also a great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, November 23.
COULT - November 21, (peacefully), of Springwell Avenue, Langley Park. June, aged 55 years. Beloved mam of Michelle, Ian, Ben and Becky, a dear daughter of Margaret and a loving sister. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday November 27, at 1.00 p.m.
COWELL - Honor Elizabeth In hospital on November 20, of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton Colliery. Honor, aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Hubert, much loved mam of Barrie, Vicky and Joyce, also a treasured nana of Michael, Elizabeth, Sean and Tom. Interment Fleming Field Churchyard on Friday, November 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322. Always remembered
COWIE - November 17, of Shildon. Colin, aged 73 years, devoted husband of Mary, beloved dad of Gillian, dearest stepdad to John and Graham, a dear father-in-law, adored granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, November 23. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Great North Air Ambulance at the crematorium or at Shildon Civic Hall where all are invited to meet the family for refreshment from 3.15 p.m. onwards.
CRAGGS - November 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Hackforth, near Bedale. Elizabeth Hannah English (Betty), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, dearly loved mother of Christine and the late Billy and David, dear mother-in-law of Stan and Jill and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, November 29. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Hornby at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CRAWFORD - November 18, of Newfield. James Toshack, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved dad of Ian and Evelyn, dearest grandad of Stuart and Emma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 2.40 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, followed by cremation at Durham.
CROFT - November 18, (suddenly, in hospital), of Greystones, West Witton. Ursula, aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Peter Croft, much loved mother of Valerie, Ian and Brian and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Tuesday November 27, at 2.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and Brentwood Lodge Residents Amenity Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
CROSS - On November 19, passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne. Veronica (form-erly Deary, nee Callan) aged 77 years, of Ferry hill, dearly beloved wife of Les and widow of Wilf, beloved mother of Martin, Stephen and Margaret, mother-in-law and grandma of Yuri, Sarah, Dale and Joseph. Requiem Mass at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill 10.00 a.m. Monday, November 26, followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Special thanks to Darlington Hospital Ward 41 and Bishop Auckland Hospital Ward 5.
DAVISON - On November 17, of Baring Court, Tow Law. Jean, aged 86 years, a much loved mother of Ian and mother-in-law of Lyn, a dearly loved gran of Graham, Nick and Ben and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, November 22 at 10.30 a.m.
DIXON - November 20, (peacefully), of Ashcroft, Stanhope. Mary Jane, (Featherstone), aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred, devoted and adored mother of Gordon, Marian, Sheila and the late John and Connie, much loved nana, great-nana, great-great-nana, auntie and mother-in-law, also a dear sister of the late Wilfred and Lily. Friends please meet for service in St. Thomas Church, Stanhope on Thursday November 29, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Crosshill Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to, Co-operative Funeralcare Market Place, Stanhope. Collection plate at church for church funds. 'This truly unique and wonderful lady will be forever in our hearts and sorely missed'.
DODDS - Peacefully in hospital on November 15, with her nieces by her side, formerly of Framwellgate Moor and Ushaw Moor, lately residing at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home. Ena, aged 75 years, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary, beloved sister of the late George and Alice Barkess, loving auntie to Vera, Susan and Paul. Will all friends please meet at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Thursday, November 22 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshments at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Pity Me afterwards.
DUNN - November 21, (peacefully, at Rosedale), formerly of Hunton. Madge, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Jennifer, Dorothy and Richard, mother-in-law of David, Duncan and Diana, a devoted grandmother of Andrew, Olivia, Emily and James. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Monday November 26, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be shared between St. Patrick's Church and Hunton Methodist Chapel.
DUNN - November 19 (suddenly at home), of Evenwood. Albert, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late May (nee Snowdon), loving father of Malcolm, Alan and Trevor, a very dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 26 at 9.45 a.m. No flowers by request.
EGGLESTONE - June (nee Jimmison), of Evenwood, formerly of Witton Park, died suddenly at home on November 17, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Dennis, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to all who knew her. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 27 at 11.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for The British Heart Foundation.
EMMERSON - November 16, peacefully in hospital, of Hill View, Esh Winning. Vinar, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, dearly loved mam of Gladys, Ronnie, Dianne and Valerie and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, November 23 at 9.40 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Bus provided. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Dreadnought afterwards.
FALCUS - Alan, aged 84 years, suddenly on November 19, of Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of Sandriggs), dear cousin of Joyce. Funeral Friday, November 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium, 9.45 a.m. All enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
FORDY - Alan On November 16, peacefully at home. Alan, of Peterlee, formerly of Thornaby, devoted husband of Norma, much loved father of Anthony and Jacqueline, also a loving father-in-law, grandad, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, November 23 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Any donations, if so desired, to Easington Macmillan Nurses, Community Hospital, Macmillan Suite, O'Neil Drive, Peterlee.
FORSTER - November 15, 2007, (peacefully), in Defoe Court Nursing Home. Elsie, (nee Pooley), aged 97 years, (formerly of Wheatley Hill). Loving wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mam of Joan and the late Joyce, dearest mother-in-law of Jack, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday November 22. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill followed by burial in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Will be loved and remembered always.
FREEMAN - Peacefully, in hospital on November 21, formerly of Crook. Jane, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), sister of the late Atkinson Close, devoted mother of Robert and June, mother-in-law of the late Joyce and Eddie, dearly loved grandmother of Ian, Barbara, Christine and Kevin, David, Stephen and great-grandmother of Natalie and Sophie. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Neville's Cross on Tuesday November 27, at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GILROY - November 18, peacefully in Langley Park Care Home (formerly of New Brancepeth). Thomas (Tucker), aged 73 years, a dearly loved uncle and brother. Will be sadly missed by all his friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Monday, November 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
GRAINGER - Margaret (nee Wardell), of Northallerton, died peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2007. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and her many friends. Funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 27 at 11.45 a.m.
GRAVELING - Peacefully in hospital on November 23, of Black Road, Langley Moor. Margaret (nee Brewster), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, a much loved mother to Beryl and Danny and loving gran to Gareth and Joanne and Graham and Hazel, devoted great-gran to Connor and Kurtis and loving sister of Brian. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 29 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Coronary Care Unit, University Hospital of North Durham may be given after the service. All welcome for refreshments at Brambles Coffee Shop (Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Shincliffe) afterwards.
HALL - November 18, of West Cornforth. William (Bill), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Catherine, dear brother, a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Family and friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Tuesday, November 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Metal Bridge Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare Spennymoor.
HARKER - Frederick Thomas (Fred) On November 17, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, aged 74 years. Frederick Thomas (Fred) Harker of Ripon (formerly of West Witton), beloved husband of the late Myra, much loved father of Yvonne and Mark, father-in-law of Carol, loving granddad of Sarah, Matt, Ben and Thomas. Service at Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Ripon on Monday, November 26 at 1.30 p.m. Interment private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The League of Friends of Ripon Hospitals. Plate provided at the service.
HARLAND - Malcolm Died suddenly on November 4 at home in Middlesbrough aged 51 years, he will be greatly missed by his sons Stewart and Sam, his partner Sharon and her family. Also his brother and sister-in-law Ron and Eileen and their family.
HERMON - On November 15, in the Archery Suite, Scorton. Ken, of Northallerton, in his 82nd year, dearly loved husband of Joyce, loving father of Keith, David, Graham, Peter and Sandie and a dearest father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, November 23 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Alzheimer's Disease Society and the Archery Suite, Scorton, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
HORNER - November 18, (peacefully, at home), of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Frederick William, (Fred), aged 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Cicely, dearly loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.
JAMES - George On November 17, in hospital of Eighth Street, Horden. George, aged 73 years, much loved brother, uncle and great-uncle. Cremation Sunderland Cremat-orium, Friday, November 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Services Tel (0191) 5864322.
JENKINS - November 16, peacefully in hospital, of Tudhoe Colliery, late of Page Bank. John, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving step-father to Jessie, Kath and Wilf. Would friends please meet for service at Tudhoe Methodist Chapel on Friday, November 23 at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
JENNINGS - Janet (Jan), aged 74 years, of Linton Rise, Catterick Garrison on November 20, 2007, peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Henry, much loved mum of Karen and the late Henry and a devoted grandmother to Kate and Sian. Funeral service at the Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison on Wednesday, November 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
JOHNSON - November 16, suddenly at home, of Market Street Ferryhill. Bradley, aged 11 years, a dearly loved son of Deborah and Paul, a much loved brother of Jordan, a cherished grandson and great-grandson and will be sadly missed by all family members. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Tuesday November 27 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Evergreen Primary School, Bishop Auckland.
