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GRAHAM - (Chester-le-Street) October 15. Jessie, aged 76 years. Wife of the late Stan, dearest sister of Marjorie, also a much loved sister-in-law and auntie. Passed away peacefully after a long courageous fight with cancer, borne with unbelievable spirit, dignity and wonderful sense of humour. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Monday October 23, for service and cremation.
GRIMLEY - Suddenly at home of Trimdon Village. Bernard, son of the late Edward and Jennie and a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village on Friday October 20, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Trimdon Village Cemetery.
HADRICK - On October 13 (suddenly in hospital), of Aycliffe Village. Ida, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 19, 11.45 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village prior to interment in the churchyard. Friends welcome, please meet at the church.
HARKER - John Brother of Vonny, brother-in-law of John, uncle and great-uncle. Will be sadly missed. God must have needed a fisherman. R.I.P.
HARKER - John George On October 17, suddenly in hospital. John, aged 64 years. Much loved husband of Amy, loving dad of Helene, David and Amanda, also a dear father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, October 24 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Donations in lieu of floral tributes may be given to Yorkshire Cancer Research and sent to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Service, 223 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LU.
HART - October 18, peacefully in hospital, of Hurworth Place, Darlington. James, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, devoted father of Simon and Robin and dear father-in-law of Juliet. Funeral Wednesday, October 25. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
HASWELL - October 18, (suddenly, at home), of 2 Surtees Terrace, Chilton Lane. Linda (nee Chalder), aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Alec, a dearly loved mam of Adrian and Linda, Eric and Dawn, a much loved grandma of Michelle, Jackie, Adrian, Regan and Kelvin, great-grandma to Taylor, Aaren, Ellis, Camden, Lewis, Harvey, Noah and Alex. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday October 30, for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m. Flowers and all enquiries to Gordon Fletcher and Sons, Funeral Directors, Tel: (01740) 650558.
HATHAWAY - October 11, as the result of an accident. Jacqueline (Jacqui), aged 33 years, of Bishop Auckland. Dearly loved daughter of Keith and Joyce, also a dear sister of Pauline and sister-in-law to Jeff, treasured aunt of Anthony and Georgina, dearly loved by fiance Norman, also a much loved granddaughter and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Thursday, October 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be left at church for the Brittle Bone Society. By family request, would friends please wear red and white.
HODGSON - October 13 (suddenly at St. George's Lodge, Middleton St. George). Joe, aged 86 years, late of Princess Road, Darlington. Dearly loved husband of Tot, a much loved dad of Barry, father-in-law of Sandra, also a loving grandad of Neil. Funeral Tuesday, October 24. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes to be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington.
HOLLEYOAKE-BRACHER - Elsie, aged 97 years, of Dunelm Court, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital on October 15. Beloved wife of the late Francis Henry Bracher and a dear friend to Jean and Doff. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Monday, October 23 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
HONNEYMAN - October 15, peacefully of Geneva Road, Darlington. Emily, aged 86 years, dearly loved mother of David and Jean, mother-in-law of Christine and Frank, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
HOPE - On October 18, of Washington (late of Durham). Sheila (nee Kelly), aged 51 years, dear wife of David, mother of Sherry, dear daughter-in-law of Ann and John and a much loved sister. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium Wednesday, October 25 at 11.00 a.m. R.I.P.
HORNER - Clifford (Cliff), aged 78 years, of Scruton, formerly of Streetlam, died peacefully in hospital on October 18 after an illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of Gillian, David, Kathleen and Andrew, dear father-in-law to John, Sandra, Keith and Angela and loving grandad of Sarah, Paul, Robert and Amy, Christopher and Claire, Laura, Katrina and Daniel, Samuel and Bethany. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service at St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Thursday, October 26 at 11.00 a.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 the Parkinson's Disease Society and Church Funds.
HUTCHINSON - On October 18 at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. Stanley Cummins (Stan), aged 81 years, of Brinkburn Road, Darlington, much loved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Anne, Terry and Lyn, father-in-law to Paul and Jean and devoted grandad to Claire, Helen, Emma and Liam. Funeral Wednesday, October 25. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
JOHNSON - Philip, Major Royal Signals Ret'd., aged 74 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at home in his sleep, on October 13. Dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of the late Keith and a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 20 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Yorkshire Cancer Research may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
JONES - October 13, (peacefully), of Hawthorne Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Margaret (Peggy, nee Evans), aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron, dearly loved mother of Anne and the late Ronnie and John, dearest mother-in-law of John and a much loved nanna of Jennifer. Cortege leaving family residence Friday at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Saviour's Church for service at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
JONES - Suddenly on October 18, of Pringle Place, New Brancepeth. Vera, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Newton. Loving mother of Linda, David, Brian, Derek and the late Sandra and a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Monday October 23, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to, The Methodist Church. Friends welcome for refreshments at New Brancepeth Club afterwards.
KNIGHT - October 15, of Rockwell House, Darlington. Jessie, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, dear mother of Michael, mother-in-law of Ann, loving gran of Julie, Lisa and David and great-gran of Benjamin and Samuel. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne at 10.00 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be left for St. Andrew's Church Fund.
LANCASTER - Jean (nee Foster), formerly of Chilton. Much loved wife of Alan, dear sister to Ann, Joan and Margaret. Service at Newcastle Crematorium 10.45 a.m. on Friday, afterwards memorial service at Hexham Kingdom Hall at 12.30 p.m.
LEAF - On October 16, peacefully in hospital, of Kirby Knowle. Howard William, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Sally (Joan), loving father of David and the late Susie and a dearest grandad to Matthew. Funeral service to take place in St. Wilfrid's Church, Kirby Knowle 11.00 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, followed by interment.
LEE - October 15 (suddenly, at home). Brian, aged 71 years, of Richardson Walk, Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved dad of David and Elizabeth, a dear father-in-law of Frances, also a loving grandad of Cymon and Isobelle. Funeral Monday October 23. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to private cremation.
LONGSTAFF - October 19, of Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor. Alf Longstaff M.M., aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Alice, a dearly loved dad of Rosemary, Margaret and Rita, loving father-in-law, a much loved grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother of Fred and Bill. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Thursday for service at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at church for the 'MARA Unit Fund'.
LOWSON - Rex M.B.E., aged 75 years, of Lartington, Honorary Lay Canon Emeriti of Ripon Cathedral, died peacefully on October 16 at the Richardson Hospital after a short illness. A much loved and highly respected member of the community, remembered especially for his devotion to the church and the care of the terminally ill. To be received into St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Monday, October 23 at 4.00 p.m. Funeral service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Tuesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon, 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 the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, St. Teresa's Hospice and Church Funds.
LOWSON - Rex M.B.E., aged 75 years, of Lartington, Honorary Lay Canon Emeriti of Ripon Cathedral, died peacefully on October 16 at the Richardson Hospital after a short illness. A much loved and highly respected member of the community, remembered especially for his devotion to the church and the care of the terminally ill. To be received into St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Monday, October 23 at 4.00 p.m. Funeral service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Tuesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon, 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 the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, St. Teresa's Hospice and Church Funds.
MACHELL - Peacefully on October 12, of Durham City. Moira, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Colin, loving mother of Lynne, Peter and Neville, a dear grandma to Christopher, James, Dan and Sam and a much loved sister of Brian. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Saturday, October 21 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards.
MAFHAM - Ada October 12, aged 97 years. Dearly loved mother of Kenneth Mafham. Friends invited to Northlands Methodist Chapel, North Road, Darlington for memorial prayers, 10.30 a.m., Sunday, October 22.
MALCOLM - Eveline (Eve), aged 82 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on October 14. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Sheena and Elaine and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, October 20 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Anne's Church Funds.
MANGNALL - Arthur, aged 91 years, of Lile Close, Richmond, peacefully in hospital on October 17. Beloved husband of the late Hilda, much loved dad of Christine, dear father-in-law of David and a loving grandad to Joanne and Andrew. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 25 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
MAULE - October 11 (in hospital), of Danby Lodge, Darlington (formerly of Wynyard). Margaret Catherine, previously Wilson, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Kyle, loving mother of Ken, Johan and John, dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
McNULTY - October 19, (suddenly, at home), of Coleridge Gardens, Darlington. Arthur, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, loving dad of Peter, David, Allan, Patricia and Paul, also much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday October 25. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery, Darlington.
MEADS - October 16, of West Auckland. Sylvia, aged 67 years, beloved wife of the late Albert (Sonny), devoted mum of Tommy, David, Ronnie and Janine, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19.
MIDDLEBROOK - On October 16, suddenly in hospital, of Durham. Reverend Bryan, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Dulcie, a loving dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Tuesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon, private cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society or All Saints' P.C.C. or St. Cuthbert's P.C.C., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
MORLAND - October 18 (suddenly), of Shildon. Joe, aged 65 years, loving husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad of Steven, dear father-in-law of Alison, devoted grandad of Liv, Rayth, Kurt and Jamie, also a dearest brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, October 24 at 9.45 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
MORRIS - Brian Arthur (formerly of Tudhoe), October 13, suddenly in Folkestone. Beloved husband of Barbara and dearly loved brother of Bill, Peter, Barbara, Linda and Joyce. A very sad loss to our family.
NIXON - Died October 17, in hospital, of Gilesgate. Bill, aged 85 years, husband of the late Betty, loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 25 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to S.S.A.F.A. or Butchers and Rovers, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
OWEN - October 12 (late of Rumby Hill Lane, Crook). Constance May (nee Jewell), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late John and a very dear friend. Friends please meet for service in the Salvation Army Citadel, Crook on Wednesday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
PARK - Joan Winifred On October 18, suddenly at home. Joan (nee Brignall), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mother of Terry, Graeme and Gillian, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and grandma Brandy. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool at 11.40 a.m. All friends and neighbours kindly invited, please meet at crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, c/o Hartlepool and District Hospice, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool. All enquiries to Mason and Gerald Martin Funeral Directors. Tel. (01429) 862021. Re-united with Dad
POTTER - October 12 (suddenly), of Greenfields Road, Bishop Auckland. Adelaide (nee Hymer), aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Neville, a devoted mam of Yvette, Dianne, Glenda and Adele, also a much loved mother-in-law, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, nana, great-nana and auntie, also best friend to Betty. Cremation Tuesday, October 17 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.45 p.m. for a service in Woodhouse Close Church at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
PRATT - October 12, in hospital, of Thorp Perrow, formerly of Northallerton. John Robert, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Joan and a dearly loved brother of Will. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Tuesday, October 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers may be sent or donations, if desired, for Cancer Research and Macmillan Nurses.
RAINE - October 18, (in hospital), of Brandon. Margie, aged 63 years. A loving mother, nanna and great-nanna and a good friend to all. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday October 25, at 12.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
RANSON - October 13, suddenly at home, in Crook. Julia (nee Blakey), aged 61 years, loving mam of Beverley and Wayne, much loved nana of Aysha Marie, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, October 25, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
