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BUTLER - November 14, (peace fully, at home), of 24 Tyne Crescent, Spennymoor. Richard (Richie), aged 55 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, a dearly loved dad of Wayne, Emma, John and Joanne and a much loved grandad, who will be missed by all the family and friends xxx. Would friends please meet in Clarence Street, I.M. Church, Spennymoor Tuesday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CARTER - On November 12, peacefully in her sleep, of Lanchester, late of Man-or House Farm. Iris, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Geoff, John and Jackie. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday, November 17 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer's Disease Society, South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham.
CATTERSON - On November 14 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Arthur, aged 89 years, beloved partner of the late Rene, a dear friend of Eunice and Denise. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 21 at 3.30 p.m.
COATES - Graham Stuart, aged 59 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on November 13. Dearly loved only son of Edwin G. Coates and the late Doris P. Coates. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 21 at 1.45 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 Cockfield Methodist Church Funds.
COOKE - November 11, (suddenly), of Flora Street, Spennymoor. Baby Tyler Bestford, a much loved son of Dale and Catherine. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Friday at 10.00 a.m. for a service followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
CORNBILL - November 15, at Tenlands Nursing Home, of Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Mary, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of Ernie, a dear mam of Kathleen and Dennis, also a much loved gran. Cortege leaving residence at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, November 22 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
COTTRELL - November 12, peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland, surrounded by his loving family. John Leigh, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, devoted dad of John and Marilyn, dear father-in-law to Mary and Derek, much loved grandad of Judith, Helen, Louise and Eddy, loving great-grandad to Charlotte, Eleanor, Isabella and Joshua, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. on Thursday, November 16.
CRADDOCK - November 11, (peace fully, at home), of Barnfield Road, Spennymoor. Trevor, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Iris, a dearly loved dad of Trevor, Ian, June and Paul, father-in-law of Lilian, Julie, Rob and Linda, a much loved grandad to Nicola, Darren, Michael, Stephanie, Jamie, Shannen and Matthew and great-grandad of Jack and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, tomorrow, Thursday, November 16 for a service at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
CRANGLE - Edward, of Sedgefield died suddenly in hospital on November 15. Thank you for being a very special person in my life. I'll never forget you and you will always be with me. Love Celia
CRANGLE - Suddenly, in hospital, on November 15. Edward, aged 82 years, of Sedgefield. Edward will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Wednesday November 22, 10.00 a.m. at Durham Cremator ium. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Resting at The Co-operative Funeral Service, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel: (01740) 621652.
CUTTY - November 10, suddenly at home, of Mackintosh Court, Gilesgate. Robert (Bobby), aged 72 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, a much loved brother of Alwyne, Margaret, Betty, Keith, Eric, Gordon and Sandra, dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle to all the family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 20 at 3.00 p.m. for service and cremation. Special thanks to Carol, Tom and Les for all their help.
DINSDALE - On November 10, peacefully, at Rosedale Care Home, Catterick Garrison (late of Leyburn). Dorothy, aged 88 years, loving wife of the late Joseph and a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Monday, November 20 at 1.40 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Breast Cancer Research (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
DIXON - On November 10 (peacefully in hospital), of 2 Lowthorpe Cottages, East Witton. Elizabeth Ann, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of Harry, very dear mother of Brian, Trevor and Eileen, much loved mother-in-law of Debbie, Sharon and Dennis and loving gran of Kevin, Leigh, Clare, Luke, Mark and Matthew. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, East Witton on Friday, November 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Friends of the Victoria Ward at the Friary Hospital, Richmond. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
DODDS - On November 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of Hamilton Row, Waterhouses, formerly of Ushaw Moor. James (Jim) aged 77 years, a dear husband of Mary and a much loved dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday November 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in St. Joseph's Churchyard. Friends welcome for refreshments in St. Joseph's Catholic Club afterwards Sadly missed and will never be forgotten.
DONALD - November 9, in hospital, of Bank Top Mews, Darlington. Gladys, aged 80 years, beloved wife of Dave, dearly loved mother of Linda and Frank, mother-in-law of Gordon, also a much loved nanna of Ian, Donna, Lynsey, Kirsty and Matthew and great-nanna of Jackson. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
DUNN - November 12 (peace fully, in hospital). George Edward, affectionately known as Tex, aged 92 years, of Heatherwood Grove, Darlington. A dearly loved husband of Florence, a loving dad of Colin, Stuart, Sandra and Michael, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday November 21. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Holy Family R.C. Church, prior to committal at Darlington Crematorium.
DUNSTONE - On November 15, peacefully at home, in Durham. George (Steve), aged 81 years (former Senior Consultant Surgeon at Dryburn Hospital). Dearly loved husband of Mavis and dear father of Jane and Kate, father-in-law of John and Patrick and grandfather of Thomas and Michael. Service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 22 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
FIELDEN - Ursula (nee Bowman), aged 76 years, of Staindrop Road, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on November 12. Dearly loved wife of George, much loved mam of Lynne, John and Karen, dear mother-in-law to Tommy and June, loving nana of Michelle, Kelly and Kevin and great-nana to Kenzie, Sinead, Luke and Brianna. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
FISHER - November 12, formerly of Westbourne Terrace, Thirsk. Alexander, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Marion, loving father of Ernest and Ronald, also a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 21 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Canine Defence League.
FITZSIMONS - November 13, in hospital of Langley Park. Joan (nee Ferris), aged 79 years, beloved wife of Harry. Joan will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh on Monday, November 20 at 11.45 a.m.
FLETCHER - November 13, of Bishop Auckland. Norman, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Veronica, devoted dad of Lynne, Kevin and Ian, dear father-in-law to Stephen and Lizzie, a much loved and loving grandad to Jack, Sam and Archie, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given c/o the family or left at the crematorium for the Macmillan Nurses. After this service all are welcome to refreshment at Mount Oswald Golf Club, Durham.
FLETCHER - November 13, of Bishop Auckland. Norman, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Veronica, devoted dad of Lynne, Kevin and Ian, dear father-in-law to Stephen and Lizzie, a much loved and loving grandad to Jack, Sam and Archie, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given c/o the family or left at the crematorium for the Macmillan Nurses. After this service all are welcome to refreshment at Mount Oswald Golf Club, Durham.
FOREMAN - November 10, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Susan (nee Carvell), aged 56 years, a much loved mam, nanna, daughter and sister. Funeral Tuesday, November 21. Will friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at St. John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes if desired to Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St Cuthbert's Way, Darlington. Rest In Peace
FREEMAN - William (Bill) Peacefully at Inglewood Nursing Home, Redcar on November 7, aged 82 years. Beloved son of the late Violet and brother of the late Tony, dear brother of Mary and dear uncle of Ian. Service and cremation takes place on Thursday November 16, at Teesside Crematorium in The Chapel of St. Hilda at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Enquiries to, Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service, 114 High Street, Redcar. Tel: (01642) 477257.
GOLDIN - Elizabeth (Bessie) Peacefully, in The Lambert Hospital. Bessie, aged 80 years, of Sowerby and formerly of Kilburn. Beloved wife of the late Paul, loving mother of Roy, Eleanor, Patricia and Paul, a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service, Kilburn Parish Church, Friday November 24, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to, Lambert Hospital and Church Funds.
GOLDING - Elizabeth (Bessie) Peacefully, in The Lambert Hospital. Bessie, aged 80 years, of Sowerby and formerly of Kilburn. Beloved wife of the late Paul, loving mother of Roy, Eleanor, Patricia and Paul, a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service, Kilburn Parish Church, Friday November 24, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to, Lambert Hospital and Church Funds.
HALL - On Monday, November 13, suddenly at home. James Henry (Jim), aged 83 years, of Sedgefield, loving and beloved husband of Edith and a much loved brother, uncle and cousin. Cremation to take place at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 at Durham Crematorium, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Sedgefield Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at Church.
HARPER - (nee Lawson) November 8, peacefully in The Lawns Residential Home, formerly of Berkeley Road, Darlington. Elizabeth Mary (Bessie), aged 83 years, loving wife of the late Edgar, much loved by daughter Janet, son-in-law Peter, granddaughter Gillian and husband Andrew and a special great-grandma of Samuel and Grace. Funeral Monday, November 20. Friends please meet for a service of thanksgiving in Grange Road Baptist Church at 2.00 p.m., following a private service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at church for Leukaemia Research or sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HARRISON - On November 12 (suddenly), of Trimdon Colliery. Alice (nee Young), aged 76 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest and a much loved mam of David, Linda and Leyland, dear mam-in-law of Linda, Colin and Isabelle, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma of all the family. Friends please meet on Friday, November 17 for service at St. Paul's Church 1.00 p.m., cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium 2.00 p.m. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director, Trimdon Colliery. Tel. (01429) 883883.
HARRISON - On November 12, of Trimdon Colliery. Alice, a much loved and trusted friend of George. Remembered always
HILTON - Anne November 15, peacefully on her way to hospital from Ridgeway House, Station Town. Anne, aged 76 years. Dearly loved sister of Doreen and the late James, sister-in-law of Thomas and Doreen and also a wonderful auntie. Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Tuesday at 2.00 p.m. prior to interment in the church yard. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church.
HIRD - Dennis, aged 67 years, died peacefully at home with great courage and a never ending sense of humour, on November 10, of Brinkburn Drive, Darlington. Beloved husband of Wyn, dearly loved dad of Melvin, Darren and Graeme, father-in-law of Christine and Alison, much loved grandad of Emma, Rhys and Melissa and also a dear brother-in-law. Funeral Friday, November 17. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 9.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
HOLDERNESS - Irene Mary, aged 87 years, died peacefully at Rivermead Nursing Home, Norton, Malton on November 10, 2006. She was formerly of Marton, North York-shire. Mrs. Holderness, the widow of George Holderness, formerly Vicar of St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington (1947-1955), Bishop of Burnley (1955-1970) and Dean of Lichfield (1970-1979), is survived by two daughters, Anne and Susan and by a son David, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 20 at 12.00 noon at St. Gregory's Minster, Kirkdale, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire. Family flowers only please, but donations may be sent to the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research direct and St. Gregory's Minster Funds.
HOPPER - November 10, suddenly in hospital. Malcolm Leonard, aged 54 years, of Dalton Way, Newton Aycliffe. A much loved husband of Rhonda, also a dearly loved dad of Jacqueline, Linsey and Andrew Malcolm. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, November 22. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, prior to committal at Darlington Crematorium.
HUNTER - (nee McLeish) Nancy, aged 86 years, peacefully on November 12, of Darlington. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Anne and Jim, dear mother-in-law of Ken and Anne Louise and a loving granny of Lydia and Gina. Funeral Friday, November 17. Would friends please meet for service in the United Reformed Church, Northgate at 12.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for 'Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital', care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
JACKSON - Pauline, aged 78 years, of Dunelm Court, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at home on November 12. Dearly loved sister of Doreen, Heather and the late Olga and a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 20 at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
JOHNSON - Newton Hall November 12, peacefully at home. Mary Smiles (nee Glew), aged 69 years, a much loved wife of the late George, loving mum of Nicky and the late Steven, devoted grandma to Ashleigh and Alex, also a loving mother-in-law to Marc and Julie, sister-in-law to Vivienne and Christine and aunt to Beryl and Amanda. Will be sadly missed by Neil and all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester-le-Street for service on Thursday, November 16 at 1.15 p.m., prior to interment. Donations to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
JOHNSON - November 14, of Scott Road, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park. Maureen (nee Wilson), aged 75 years, devoted wife of the late Billy, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 9.45 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
JONES - (nee Brown) November 11, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Thelma, aged 54 years, loving wife of Dave, much treasured mam to Karen, cherished nanna of Jasmine and Adara, also a much loved sister and aunty. Funeral Wednesday, November 22. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the I.T.U., Darlington Memorial Hospital.
JONES - Thelma, aged 76 years, of Catterick Village, in hospital on November 11. A dearly loved mother and grand-mother. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Sunday evening November 19. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 20 at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Church or Crematorium. Flowers or donations if desired for the N.S.P.C.C. may be given in Church or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
