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DURBRIDGE - November 7, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Hurworth Place. George Raymond in his 90th year, beloved husband of the late Peggy, much loved brother of Mona, Wilf and the late Desmond and dear uncle. Funeral Tuesday. Family and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the staff of St. George's Hall Nursing Home and staff at Ward 52, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
EVANS - Jean (nee Lydiatt) On November 7, in York Hospital, aged 70 years, of Dunnington, York, formerly of Durham. Beloved wife of the late Barrie and a dear sister of Marjorie, David and Peter. A dear sister-in-law of David and Eileen and a loving aunt of Andrew and Steven and a good friend to those who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham on Wednesday, November 15 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the South Road Cemetery, Durham. Flowers may be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Moor Cottage, Front Street, Sherburn Hill, Durham, DH6 1PA. Tel. (0191) 5269343.
FARLOW - Agnes, aged 84 years, of Skeeby, sadly passed away on November 2 at the Friary Hospital, Richmond. A much loved mum to son Lawrence, and daughter-in-law Kath, much loved nan and great-nan in Gloucester and Australia, she will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, November 9 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital.
FORSTER - (nee Tray), of Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Coundon). Esther (Etty), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mam of Mary, Joe, Joan and Terry, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church for Requiem Mass on Monday November 13, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
FORSTER - November 3, suddenly but peacefully at home in Sowerby, Thirsk. Ken, beloved husband of Thelma, much loved by sons Michael and David and daughter-in-law Jan, grandchildren Rebecca, Emma, Laura, Amie and Sam and his many friends. A service at Harrogate Crematorium, Friday, November 10 at 11.00 a.m., and afterwards at Oswald's. Donations if desired for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
FRANKS - November 3, peacefully at Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill. Doreen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mam of Ernest, dearest mother-in-law of Jackie, loving grandma of Andrew and Sarah and great-grandma of Freya. Would friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Thursday, November 9 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
FREER - November 3, suddenly, of Tom Raine Court, Darlington. Stephen Michael, aged 54 years, dearly loved father of John and Jayne, loving grandad of Jessica and sadly missed by Sandra. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
FULBROOK - Newton Aycliffe November 6, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Charles Edward, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Greta, much loved dad of John and the late Julie, dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Tuesday, November 14. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery. Family flowers only please. A plate will be provided in church for donations in lieu, in aid of St. Clare's.
GARFOOT - November 5, of Shildon. Raymond, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, devoted dad of John and Angela, dear father-in-law to Julie and John, much loved and loving grandad of Andrew, David, Catherine and Richard, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, followed by cremation at Durham.
GARRAGHAN - November 7, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty, nee McCann), aged 77 years, of Peterlee, formerly of Trimdon. Loving wife of Frank, much loved mother of Tony, Patrick, Terry, Michael and David, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved nana, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Requiem Mass Saturday, November 11 at Our Lady of the Rosary, Peterlee at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Peterlee Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Stroke Association, 17 Marquis Court, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0RU.
GAYLES - October 31, peacefully at Middleton Hall Nursing Home, of Middleton St. George. Fred (Charlie), aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Beatrice and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Thursday, November 9. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington.
GLAISTER - Terry November 6, (suddenly), aged 33 years, of Market Crescent, Wingate. A darling husband of Helen, also a devoted grandson, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle and friend to many. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Wingate church yard. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church.
GLAISTER - Terry Thanks for all the great memories and laughs mate. Will be sadly missed. Gary, Deborah and family.
GRADON - November 2, (peace fully), at Ruskin Crescent, Thornley, (late of Ludworth). Joseph Carr, aged 79 years. A dearly loved brother, dearest brother-in-law and a much loved uncle. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.
GROVES - November 8, (suddenly, in hospital), of York Hill Crescent, Spennymoor. Margaret, (nee Tupling), aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Vic, a much loved mam of Valerie, Mary, Susan, Vicki, Melvyn and Linda, also a loving mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and sister. Would friends please meet at St. David's Church, Tudhoe on Wednesday November 15, at 9.50 a.m. for service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Will be missed.
HAIG - November 7, of High Street, Willington. Keith, aged 64 years. Beloved son of the late Winifred, also a dear nephew and friend. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday November 15, at 11.30 a.m.
HEBDON - Newton Aycliffe November 5, suddenly at home. Ray, aged 73 years, sadly missed by his partner Margaret and son Daniel and all who knew him. Funeral Friday, November 10. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
HICKS - November 9, peacefully. Marie, aged 85 years, of Wingate, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Linda, dear mother-in-law of Philip, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 15 at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel.
HICKS - On November 8, peacefully in hospital, following a short illness. Kenneth, aged 77 years, loving husband of Irene, devoted dad of Anthony, father-in-law of Susan and a proud grandad of Adam. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service on Tuesday, November 14 at Pittington Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HILLS - Doreen, of Gainford, aged 63 years. Passed away peacefully at home on November 3. A loving wife to Mike, a much loved mam of Michael, Craig and Debbie, mother-in-law to Ali, nana to Daniel, Rebecca and Chloe, also dear sister-in-law of Margaret. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 13 at 1.15 p.m. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium to the R.S.P.C.A.
HOCKING - November 8, of Hastings Avenue, Durham. Wilfred, aged 83 years, (formerly Advisor for Mentally Handicapped at City of Newcastle and church organist). Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Anne and Dorothy, father-in-law of Joseph and dear grandad to Michael, Jack-William and Anne-Sophie. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Wednesday November 15, at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given after the service for church funds.
HODGSON - November 9, peacefully in hospital of Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. Amy in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Tom, a much loved mother of Jean, Nancy, Mildred, Judith, David and Georgina, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, November 15. Would friends please meet for service 12.15 p.m., at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the British Heart Foundation.
HUGHF - November 9, peacefully in Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland, late of Shildon. Eleanor, aged 87 years, much loved wife of Les, dearly loved mother of Pat and loving gran of John and Robert. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, November 16 at 9.15 a.m.
INGRAM - November 1 (peacefully, in hospital). Glynis, aged 58 years, of Brankin Drive, Darlington. A much loved wife of Raymond, adored mam of Susie, treasured grandma of Danielle and Lucy, a loving sister of Keith, also a much loved auntie. Funeral Wednesday November 8. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
JOBLING - November 10, passed away peacefully in Morris Grange Nursing Home. Katie, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie and dear mother of Geoffrey. Service at North Cowton Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, followed by interment at South Cowton.
KEARTON - On November 8, 2006, of Bowesgarth, Carperby and formerly of Skelcote, Woodhall. Edith Mary, aged 76 years, most dearly loved by Dennis, Jan, John, Richard and Victoria. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Thursday, November 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Askrigg Cemetery. Flowers welcome, but donations encouraged for St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
KELSEY - On November 3, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 79 years, of Kelloe, beloved husband of Nora, a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 13. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
LONGSTAFF - November 8, of Ramshaw, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Joseph (Joe), aged 64 years, devoted husband of the late Pauline, dearly loved stepfather of Paul, Judith and Donna, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
LOWERY - On November 7, suddenly in hospital, of St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Ada (nee Dawson), aged 71 years, a dearly loved wife of Colin and loving mam of Alison. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 13 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
LUCAS - November 3, in hospital, formerly of Stainton Village, Barnard Castle. Derick, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Christopher, Richard and Jennifer, loving grandad of Claire and Helen, Gavin and Naomi, Jonathan, Hannah and Caleb, dear brother of Vivienne, Alan and Pat and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Friday, November 10. Friends please meet for service in Barnard Castle Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at church for Cancer Research U.K.
MARK - November 7, peacefully at home. William Jeffrey (Jeff), aged 55 years, beloved husband of Val, also a dearly loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be left for Cancer Research U.K.
MARSHALL - On October 26, of Darlington. Ivor, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Madge, also a much loved brother, uncle and dear friend. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, November 9, 1.15 p.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
MARTIN - October 31, of Darlington. Doctor Ian Charles Aitchison, will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Friday, November 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
McCOURT - November 3, peacefully at Brandon Lodge, Brandon. Clara Elizabeth (Bette), aged 91 years, beloved wife of Jack and a loving stepmother of Alister and John. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Thursday, November 9 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
McDONNELL - Barry On November 8, of The Hawthorns Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, Peterlee. Barry, aged 46 years, much loved and devoted dad of Ryan, dearly beloved son of Dorothy and the late Thomas William, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium, Tuesday, November 14. Cortege leaving mother's residence in Gloucester Place, Peterlee at 10.30 a.m. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Hawthorns Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, c/o sister-in-law Lynne. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
McGOUGH - Amy (nee Storey) S.R.N. Peacefully in hospital on October 29. Cherished wife of the late William McGough and a loving mother of Christopher. Graveside service to take place on Friday, November 10, 2006 at Thornaby Cemetery at 12.30 p.m. Would friends please meet at cemetery.
McGUIRE - Andrew Fox, aged 59 years, on November 3, in hospital, of Durham and late of Wakefield. Dear father of Kate and lovingly remembered by Glenys. Cremation to be held at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 14 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham. Tel. (0191) 3863850.
MELLEFONT - November 7, peacefully at Pine Lodge Residential Home, of Woodlands Way, Hurworth Place. Gilbert John (George), aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Delia, loving dad of Trevor, father-in-law of Linda, much loved granda of Cathryn and Michael and a dear brother of Gerald, Edward and the late Jimmy. Funeral Thursday, November 16. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Rockliffe Court Surgery, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
METCALFE - November 5 (peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne in hospital), of West Auckland. Norman Andrew, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera, (nee Bowden), cherished dad of Tracy, Richard and June, father-in-law of Graeme, Christine and Ron, also a loving granda to Hayley, Hannah-Jade and Mark. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen Church, St. Helens on Thursday November 16, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment at West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research c/o Tracy Williams.
MIDDLETON - On November 6, suddenly at home. Walter, beloved husband of the late Jenny, loving father to June and David, father-in-law to Jeff and Monica, much loved grandad to Jeffery, Colin, Paul and Michael and great-grandad to Gabby, Georgina, Daniel, Caitlin, Declan and Shannon, grandad-in-law to Michelle, Coleen and Collette. Friends please meet for a service at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Thursday, November 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Sedgefield Community Hospital via the family.
MITCHINSON - November 2, peacefully in hospital, of Bowness Grove (formerly of Darlington Road), Ferryhill. Doreen (nee Bourne), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Barry, cherished mam of Ian and Neil, loving sister of Pauline, dearest mother-in-law of Melanie and Paula and a much loved nana of Stacey and Sophie. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday, November 10 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Doreen's Memorial Fund for Ferryhill Christmas Lights. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments in St. Luke's Church Hall.
