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TUTIN - October 19, of Bishop Auckland. Jane, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, devoted mam of Norma and Harold, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana, great-gran and great-great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
URWIN - October 25 (in hospital), of Nairn Close, Darlington. Roy Dodsworth, aged 72 years, dearly beloved husband and special friend of Moyra, dearly loved dad of Linda and Gary, dear father-in-law and best ever grandad of Natalie, Chris, Catherine and Charlotte, also a dear brother. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the I.T.U. Trust Fund, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
WALKER - Harry On October 9, 2006, of Langley Park, aged 67 years, dearly beloved son of Christine, much loved husband of Enid, loving father of Harry, Tracey and Tina and also a dear father-in-law and a very special grandad to Louise, Scott, Daniel, Ashley and Olivia. Harry was cremated at Durham Crematorium on October 16 at 1.30 p.m. Enid and family would like to say a special thank you to Dr Nagi and staff, Freeman Hospital, Ward 12 and a special thank you to Maureen Brown. Will be dearly missed Rest In Peace
WALLACE - Margaret Brough, of Durham, aged 91 years, died peacefully in hospital on October 19, wife of the late Sid. She will be sadly missed by her daughter and friends. Please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 26 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only.
WIGNALL - (nee Leighton) October 22, at home, amongst family and friends. Betty, aged 83 years, much loved wife of the late George, a special mother to Linda, Carole, Christopher and many foster children. Funeral Thursday, November 2. Would family and friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nora Fenby House.
WISE - October 18, peacefully, of Kingston Avenue, Bearpark. Jack, aged 87 years, loving brother of Hugh and Dennis, dear brother-in-law of Joan, loving uncle of Dennis and Andrea and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday October 26 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Kidney Research U.K.
AITKEN - Ben October 12, (peacefully, in hospital), of The Aged Miners Homes, Wheatley Hill. Ben, aged 84 years. A dearly beloved husband of the late Ruth, father of Ben and Ian, a much loved grandfather, also a dear brother of Marion and Georgina. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery on Friday, October 27. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley R.C. Church at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research.
ALDERSON - On October 17, in hospital, of The Keans, North Road, Middleham. Keith, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Anita, dearly loved father of Clare and Darryl, much loved grandad to Amelia and a dear son of Annie. Funeral service at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Tuesday, October 24 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Friarage Hospital (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ALLEN - October 10, (suddenly), in Jack Dormond Nursing Home. Thomas Gideon, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Margaret and a dear father of Keith. Friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton on Thursday October 19, at 12.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimers Society or Jack Dormond Nursing Home, Horden.
ATKINSON - October 13, of King William Grange, Spennymoor. Edith, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Bernard, dearly loved mam of Peter, Dennis, Carole and Beryl and a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Thursday for a service at 1.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Reception afterwards in The Salvins.
BATHGATE - (West Monkseaton) Peacefully, in hospital on October 14. Beatrice Ker. Beloved wife of the late Jim, a dearly loved mother of Aileen and Margery and adored grandma of Victoria and James. Service and cremation at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday October 20 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu accepted for Hearing Dogs for deaf people, Beatrice Wright Training Centre, Hull Road, Cliffe, Selby, Yorkshire. YO8 6NG.
BELL - (Tragically), of Winston Gate Caravan Park, Winston, Darlington, (formerly of Barningham). Michael, aged 40 years. A dearly loved son of Bill and Anne Bell, a very dear brother of John, Jane and Steve and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angel's Church, Barningham on Tuesday October 24, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in church yard. It is the family's wish that informal dress be worn by all who attend the service. Family flowers only please but, donations in lieu if desired for, North East Search and Rescue (cheques paid payable to NESRA) may be sent c/o, John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle. Co. Durham. DL12 8RB.
BEWLEY - October 15 (peacefully, at home), of Wood Lane, Ferryhill. John, aged 92 years. A much loved uncle and great-uncle. Cortege leaving niece's residence 52 Wood Lane, Thursday for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BLACK - October 16, peacefully following a long illness, at Maple Lodge, Scotton, formerly of Darlington. Annie Violet, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mother of Eileen, Keith and Judith and a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Monday, October 23. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
BOYCOTT - October 18, formerly of Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill. Renee, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Michael, dearly loved mam of Sandra and Peter, dearest mother-in-law of Bob and Margaret, much loved grandma of Angela, Steven and Catherine and a dear sister of Kenneth. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, October 25 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BURROWS - Suddenly on October 17, of Moor Crescent, Gilesgate Moor. Chris, aged 27 years. Dearly loved son of Hank and Anne, much loved brother of Paul, brother-in-law of Kathryn, devoted daddy of Alicia, a dear uncle of Georgia and loving friend of Angela. Would friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Thursday October 26, at 12.15 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service or sent to, N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor. DH7 7LD.
BUTTERFIELD - October 12 (peacefully in James Cook University Hospital), of The Oval, Shildon. David, aged 57 years. A beloved brother of Alan, Len and Margaret, also a dearest brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Thursday October 19 at Durham, following a service in The Methodist Church, Shildon at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Refreshments will be provided at Old Shildon W.M.C. after the funeral.
CAIRNS - October 15, (after a long illness bravely borne). John (Jack), aged 89 years. Of Morley Crescent, Kelloe. Beloved husband of the late Gladys, loving father of Cynthia and Beatrice, dear father-in-law of George and John, much loved grandad of Deborah, Gary, Simon and David, also great-grandad of Laura, Michael, Alex and Lily May, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service to take place Thursday October 19, at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 11.15 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, MacMillan Nurses
CAIRNS - October 15, (after a long illness bravely borne). John (Jack), aged 89 years. Of Morley Crescent, Kelloe. Beloved husband of the late Gladys, loving father of Cynthia and Beatrice, dear father-in-law of George and John, much loved grandad of Deborah, Gary, Simon and David, also great-grandad of Laura, Michael, Alex and Lily May, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service to take place Monday October 23, at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 2.45 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, MacMillan Nurses. Please note changes to funeral day and time.
CARPENTER - October 15 (suddenly in hospital), of George Short Close, Darlington. Peter (Pete), much loved brother to Pauline and also a proud father. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Darlington Society for The Blind, 80 Surtees Street, Darlington.
CHAPMAN - On October 15, in hospital, after an illness fought with great courage, of Thrintoft. Keith, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, loving father of Grant and Lloyd, a dearest father-in-law and grandad, a very dear son of Dora and son-in-law of Frances. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 19 at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Palliative Care Unit at the Rutson Hospital.
CHAYTOR - On October 17, peacefully in Westcott Nursing Home, of Trimdon Village. William, aged 82 years, a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, October 24 at 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
CHURCHILL - Nora (nee Kelly) On October 16, of Hazel Crescent, Easington Colliery. Nora, aged 69 years, dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mam of Alyson and Andrea, dear mother-in-law and also a cherished gran of Sarah, Kellie and Anthony. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Friday, October 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
CLOSE - Lance Suddenly on October 14, of Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery. Lance, aged 65 years, dearly beloved husband of Joy, much loved father of Paul and Gail, dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
COLLIN - Maurice, aged 75 years, of Skeeby, peacefully in hospital on October 18. Dearly loved husband of Rosalie and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service in St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Thursday, October 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by burial in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to be shared between the Spinal Unit, James Cook Hospital and St. Agatha's Church Funds.
COWANS - October 14, (peacefully, in hospital), of Clarence Court, Spennymoor. Margaret, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late James, dearly loved mother of Leonard, Donald, Keith and the late Martin, much loved mother-in-law of Jean and the late Jacqueline, loving sister of Alice and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grand mother. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday October 20, at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Cross Keys, Bishop Middleham.
CRAGGILL - October 12, (peacefully), in St Teresa's Hospice. Douglas (Dougie), aged 78 years, of Heighington. Dearly loved husband of Jessie, much loved dad of Elspeth, Robin and Vicki, father-in-law and friend to Steve, Mary and Michael and dear papa to Chelsie and Maisie, also will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Margaret and her family. Funeral Thursday October 19. Friends please meet for service in St.. Michael's Church, Heighington at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to North East Kidney Patient's Association, c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
DARBY - On October 19, peacefully in Ridgeway Nursing Home, of Station Town. Wilhelmina (Mitzi, nee Schneider), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Barbara-Ann, dear mother-in-law of Paul, much loved grandma of Barbara-Ann and Claire. Cortege leaving daughter's residence on Wednesday, October 25 at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Francis Church, Hutton Henry at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
DECOSEMO - On October 15, peacefully in her sleep. Jean (nee Henderson), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mam of Rosemary and Mark, a dear mother-in-law of Mark and Gill, devoted grandma of Amy, James, Vincent, Harry, Emily and Richard. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church on Friday, October 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
DIBBS - October 16, peacefully at St. William's Residential Home, Darlington. Dulcie, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur Henry, dearly loved mother of Marilyn, dear mother-in-law of Les and much loved nana of Claire and Ray. Funeral Tuesday, October 24. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
DIXON - (formerly Freeman) October 17, peacefully at North Park Care Home, Darlington. Ida, aged 96 years, dearly loved mother of Grace, Ruth, Hazel, Robert and Anthony, mother-in-law of Gerald, sadly missed by Laurie, Pat and Muriel, also a much loved grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
DIXON - On October 13, of Darlington. Raymond, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, loving father of Carol, Colin, David and John, also a caring father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral service will take place on Monday, October 23, 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium.
DOUGHTY - October 17 (suddenly), of Pears Terrace, Shildon. Robert, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Violet, dearest dad of Carol, Barry, Joe, Susan and Christine, much loved father-in-law, also a dearest grandfather and great-grandfather. Private service for family to take place at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request.
ELLIOTT - Peacefully in hospital, on October 16, of Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon. Joanna (Nancy, nee Dunn), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Ord Elliott, dearly loved mam of Betty, Joyce and Margaret, a much loved mother-in-law of Edgar, Maxi and the late Bill, also a cherished nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 24 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only.
EMBLETON - September 17. Jason Terry, aged 31 years, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Dearly loved son of John and Ruth, most precious brother of Mandy and family, much loved brother of Kathryn, John, Alison and families. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18.
FLATLEY - October 13, of Oversteads House, Ushaw Moor. Anne, aged 54 years, dearly loved wife of Kevin, dear mother of Christopher and Darren and sadly missed by Carol, a much loved grandmother to Brodie, Kieran, Ethan, Connah, Lennon and George and a dear sister and auntie. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, October 20 at 10.45 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Bus provided. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for University Hospital Ward 6. Friends welcome for refreshments at Oversteads afterwards.
FLETCHER - October 18, after illness bravely borne. Kimberley, aged 24 years, of Bishop Auckland, devoted mam of Alan and the late Jordan, dearly loved daughter of Sharon and David, loving sister of Mark and the late Kelly and Lee, treasured granddaughter of Joyce and Joe, dearest niece of John, Donna and Isabel, also an aunt and cousin. Cortege to leave 15 Boyden Close, St. Helens at 1.20 p.m on Tuesday, October 24, for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
FOREMAN - October 10, peacefully at Bowburn Guardian Care Home. Caroline (Carrie), aged 83 years, of Bowburn. Beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Carole and Allan, much loved nan of Gareth, Sandra and Tom. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 18 at Bowburn Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Bowburn Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Church Funds.
GILL - On October 19, in hospital, of Swaledale Avenue, Darlington. Mary Annie Gill (nee Stoddart), aged 88 years, wife of the late John Gill, dearly loved mam of Isabel, Rosemary, Margaret and Catherine, dear mother-in-law, cherished grandma and great-grandma, also loving sister, sister-in-law, auntie and dear friend to all. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Bondgate Methodist Chapel at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be left for church funds.
GILL - Rose Mary On October 11, peacefully fell asleep surrounded by her family, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, loving mum of Margaret, also a much loved nan and great-nan. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday, October 19 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Service, 223 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LU. 'Sadly missed' xxx
