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WELSH - Peacefully, in hospital on November 5, of Davis Crescent, Langley Park. William (Billy), aged 74 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved dad of Lynne and Martin, dear father-in-law to Clive and Janet, a devoted grandad to Michael, Mark and Emily, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Many thanks to his many friends and family who helped him over the last difficult months. Funeral service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park, on Friday November 10, at 12.45 p.m. Cremation to follow.
WESTON - (Nee Dinneen, formerly Jeffries). November 5, at home, of Darlington. Doreen, aged 76 years, much loved wife of the late Alec Jeffries and the late Syd Weston, mother of Philip, Stephen and Lynn, mother-in-law of Diana and Valerie, stepmother of Barbara, nana of Anna, Daniel and Matthew and sister of Vic, Sandra and the late Keith. Funeral Tuesday, November 14. Relatives and friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation, to which all are welcome to attend. Flowers, or donations for Diabetes UK, if preferred, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILKINSON - November 8 (suddenly), of Cleveland Avenue, Darlington (formerly of Orchard Road). Raymond, loving companion of the late Maisie and a very special person to Kate, Elizabeth, Derek and family. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WINTER - November 8, of Eldon Lane. Stanley (Stan), aged 83 years, beloved husband of Ethel, devoted dad of David and Janice, a much loved and loving granda of Jennifer, Rebecca, Michael, Max and Keegan, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left with the family or at the crematorium for The Children's Society and the R.A.F.A.
ASHMAN - October 27, peacefully in hospital, of Stanton Hall Darlington. Nancy, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, dearest mum of Susan and Ruth, a dear mother-in-law of Barrie and Phil and loving gran of Mark, Michael, Paul and Andrew. Funeral Friday, November 3. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice or Diabetes UK.
BARKER - Margaret, aged 75 years, of Kings Close, Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on October 27. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of Denise, Nigel and Vanessa, dear mother-in-law to Roberta and Bernie, loving nana of Tina, Rachael, Kris, Josephine and Louise and dearest sister to Frank and Pat. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Monday, November 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. If desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds), or alternatively, floral tributes may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BEADLE - October 28 (peacefully in hospital), of High Blackton Farm, Eggletson, Barnard Castle. Maurice Forster, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Beadle and a very dear father of Stephen and John. Will friends please meet for service in Egglesburn Baptist Chapel, Eggleston on Friday, November 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Eggle-ston. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired for the Friends of Richardson Hospital may be sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8RB.
BELL - October 31, at Tenlands Nursing Home, of 17 Highland Terrace, Ferryhill. Harry, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennie and father of Margaret and much loved granda of Catherine and great-granda of Liam. Cortege leaving residence at 10.00 a.m. on Monday November 6 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m.
BELL - (Esh Winning) Peacefully on October 27, aged 86 years. Annie, widow of the late Emy, much loved and respected mother, grandma and great-grandma to all the family. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 2 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to the British Diabetes Society, collection will be held at the crematorium.
BENTHAM - October 30, peacefully in hospital. George Henry, aged 92 years, of Wingate, beloved husband of the late Doris, loving dad of Dennis and Dawn, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 6 at St. Francis' Church, Hutton Henry at 1.15 p.m., prior to interment at Wingate Churchyard. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
BOON - (Leadgate) Formerly of Westgate. Peacefully in Willowburn Hospice on October 26, aged 70 years. Leslie, dearly loved and devoted husband of Isabell, loving father of Kathryn and Stephen and father-in-law of Debbie, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and much loved family member. Private family cremation at Mountsett on Friday, November 3 at 10.15 a.m., followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Leadgate Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet in church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Willowburn Hospice, Lanchester, plate provided in church.
BOWES - October 28, with great courage and dignity. Marjorie (nee Laing), aged 68 years, of Bishop Auckland, beloved wife of the late Norman, devoted mam of Carol, Gillian, Graeme and the late Norman, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nan and great-nan, treasured daughter of the late Frank and Nora, stepdaughter of Ralph, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left with the family or in church for the Butterwick Hospice and Weardale Community Hospital.
BOYACK - October 27, peacefully in hospital, of East Cowton. Alice Mary, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Gordon, loving mother of Andrew, Carol and David and sister to Edward and Gordon. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, East Cowton on Friday, November 3 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment.
BRENNAN - October 29, (peacefully, in hospital), of The Crescent, Langley Park. Lily, aged 86 years. A loving mam, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 6, at 2.00 p.m.
BRIGHT - October 26, 2006. Dorothy, deeply missed by her sisters Joan and Barbara, brother Keith, brothers-in-law Eric, Norman and Jos, sister-in-law Wendy, nephews and nieces and extended family at home and abroad. Fondest memories.
BRIGHT - October 26 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Langdale Road, Darlington. Dorothy (Dot), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Jacky, loving mam to Neil and Mark, special mum to Dunc, Steve and Clare, devoted nana to Emma, Tom and Charlie. Funeral Monday, November 6. Would friends and family please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CAMMISS - Suddenly, after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity, on October 26, of East Rainton, formerly of Durham. Tommy, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Yolanda (nee Dent), loving dad to Peter and John, dear father-in-law of Carole, devoted grandad and great-grandad. A mini bus will be provided from family's residence on Wednesday, November 1 at 3.00 p.m. for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m.
CARR - On November 1. Dennis, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Joan, a loving father of Anthony, a dear grandad of Anthony and Alex and a sadly missed uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass on Tuesday, November 7 at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, Peterlee at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Macmillan Nurses.
CATTERALL - October 28, of Croft-on-Tees, Darlington. Louise (Lulu), aged 21 years, dearly loved daughter of Tim and Jenny and adored sister of James and Charlie. Funeral Friday, November 3. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church, Darlington at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Asthma UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CLARK - On October 29, at Woodside Nursing Home. Joan, dearly loved daughter of the late Margaret and Isaac Clark and much loved sister of Bernadette. Funeral Friday, November 3. Friends please meet for service at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
CLARKSON - On October 28, in hospital. William (Bill), aged 73 years, of Kirkby Fleetham, loving husband of Lilian, dearly loved dad of Jeremy, dear father-in-law of Fiona, devoted grandad of Jessica, Liam and Alistair, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham on Thursday, November 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the Macmillan Nurses and Herriot Homecare (plate in church).
CLARKSON - On October 28. Norman Winter, aged 77 years, of Kirkby Fleetham, Northallerton, died at home, peacefully, after an illness fought with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Denise and Kevin, dear father-in-law of Richard and Ann, loving grandad to Daniel, Jade, Joseph and Jed and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Great Fencote on Friday, November 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research, these may be given on the plate provided in church.
CLOSE - Christiana Rachel (Kitty). Passed away peacefully at home (Brockholme), on October 27, 2006, aged 91 years. Beloved mother of Jim, Dave and Doll, loved mother-in-law of Mavis, Lorraine and Leslie, a much loved nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held at Thornton-le-Beans Methodist Chapel on Thursday November 2, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday November 2, at 1.45 p.m.
COLLINS - Billy, died suddenly on October 4 aged 66 years, dear husband of the late Ellen, dear dad of David. Will be sadly missed by all. Memorial Service at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Sacriston on Tuesday, November 7 at 10.30 a.m. All welcome.
COLLINS - October 27, peacefully in hospital. Florence, aged 88 years, a devoted wife of the late Douglas, a loving mother to John and the late Ann and Mary, also a dear sister, nana and mother-in-law. Funeral to take place on Monday, November 6. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
COPELAND - November 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of Carrymoor Farm, Hornby. Tony, aged 55 years. Much loved husband to Jean, loving father of James, Hannah and Sarah, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday November 9. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made at the crematorium to Ward 41, D.M.H.
CRAM - Edna October 30 (in hospital). Edna in her 93rd year, late of Ferryhill Station and Eden Drive, Sedgefield. Dearly loved younger daughter of the late Annie Isabel and Tom Cram and sister of the late Ciss, Jack, Doris and Tom, a much loved aunt, great-aunt and friend. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday November 7. Cortege to leave the home of her niece, 49 The Meadows, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request, however donations in lieu may be sent to, The Finance Department, Sedgefield Community Hospital, Sedgefield. TS21 3EZ.
CRAWFORD - October 27 (peacefully in the loving care of South Church Care Home), late of St. Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland. Laura (nee Payne), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late James, dear sister of Jack, dearest sister-in-law of Sylvia, also a much loved aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Thursday, November 2 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
CROFT - October 29, peacefully in Maple Lodge, Scotton, late of Thornton Watlass. Emmy, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Victor, dearly loved mother of Paul and Neil, also dear mother-in-law to Rosemary and Bridget and a dear grandma to Emma and Stuart. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 7 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Multiple Sclerosis Society.
CURRAH - (McGann) October 26, suddenly at home. Joan, aged 34 years, a dearly loved mam of Chantelle, Bridie and Tilly, a much loved daughter of Anita also a dear sister, granddaughter and niece. Funeral Monday, November 6. Would family and friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
DAGGETT - Elsie On November 1, peacefully in the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Elsie, aged 87 years. Wife of the late John, a dear mum, gran and great-gran who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, November 10 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers please by request. Donations may be given in lieu, if wished, a plate will be provided at the service.
DAVIES - Pity Me October 29, peacefully, in hospital. Joyce, aged 79 years, dear wife of the late Ray, a much loved mother of Jocelyn, Raymond, Glyn and Christopher, also a dear mother-in-law and gran. Friends please meet at Chester-le-Street Parish Church at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2 for service, prior to interment in Chester-le-Street Cemetery.
DAWES - On November 1, tragically, of 14 Woodside, Leyburn (formerly of Fleensop, Coverdale). Elizabeth (Libby), aged 16 years, beloved youngest daughter of Brian and Trish Dawes, dearly loved sister of Carolyn, Michelle and Sandra and a very dear sister-in-law, auntie and best friend to Hannah. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, November 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds, Family Bereavement Services and Wensleydale School Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
DAWSON - Norah, aged 85 years, of Mowbray Road, Catterick Village, died suddenly at home on October 28. Beloved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mum of Trevor, Pat, Maureen, Terry, Linda, Shirley, Joyce, Geoffrey and the late Brian and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Catterick Village Methodist Chapel on Monday, November 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the chapel.
DAWSON - October 28 (in hospital), of Clifton Road, Darlington. Fred, aged 88 years, loving husband of Edith, dearly loved dad of Keith, Eun, Alan, Linda and Melvyn, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Columba's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DICKENS - Marian (nee Marshall), aged 74 years, of Scorton, formerly of Marton, Middlesbrough, died peacefully at home on October 26 after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Jim, much loved mam of Tricia and Barbara, dear mother-in-law to Eric and Ian and loving nana of Paul, Gareth and Stuart. Funeral service at Scorton Methodist Chapel on Friday, November 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Scorton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds) and Scorton Chapel Funds, these may be given on the plate provided in the chapel or alternatively, care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DODDS - October 31, peacefully in hospital, of Deerness Heights, Brandon. Joseph Robert (Joe), aged 80 years (retired Sergeant of Durham County Constabulary), dearly loved husband of Margaret (nee Warburton), much loved dad of Maralyn, Geoff and Karen and a dearest father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, November 7 at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only.
DONNELLY - Michael (Mick the butcher). Suddenly on October 31, of Polden Close, Peterlee. Michael, aged 61 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, loving dad of Gillian and Joanne, dear father-in-law of Tony and Gary and also a loving grandad and brother. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium, Friday November 3. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, St. Cuthbert's Church. Private from church. All enquires to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee Tel: (0191) 5864322.
DURKIN - October 31 (peacefully in hospital), of Spennymoor. Mary Catherine (nee McCabe), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy and a dearly loved sister, cousin and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Friday, November 3 for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
EARNSHAW - October 29 (peacefully in hospital), of Busby Stoop, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Tony, Jim and Betty, a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, November 6 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
EMMERSON - October 28, of Bishop Middleham. Robert (Bob), aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving dad, step-dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham on Monday, November 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
