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BRYDON - Fred (Penistone) formerly of The Rose and Crown, Tow Law. Died Monday October 9, 2006, aged 86 years, after a short illness. Enquiries to, Dyson Funeral Service. Tel: (01226) 762481.
BURTON - October 6 (in hospital), of King William Court, Spennymoor. Emma (nee Durkin), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tommy), a dearly loved mam of Joan and Tony, a much loved grandma of John and Christopher and a very dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Bus provided, leaving King William Court 9.40 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'British Heart Foundation', c/o Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6NP.
CARTER - October 7 (peacefully). Charles, aged 88 years, of North Park Care Home, (late of Caladonian Way, Darlington). A devoted husband of Gladys, will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral Monday October 16. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
CLIFFE - Sheila (nee Hunter), of Yarm Road, passed away peacefully at home on October 7. Loving mother of Shaun and Vincent, sister to Susan, mother-in-law to Carolyn, sister-in-law to Barry, also a loving grandmother. Would friends and family please meet for a church service at St. William's Church, Albert Hill on Thursday, October 12 at 11.00 a.m. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
COLLINSON - Peacefully in hospital on October 7, of Birch Place, Esh Winning. Robert (Bob), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Beryl, Christine and Anthony, father-in-law of Dermot, George and Kath, devoted grandad of Joanne, Michelle, Marie-Claire, Nicola, Leanne and Adam and great-grandad to Alexandra. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' Church on Thursday, October 12 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for Sunderland and Durham Renal Units. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
COOK - Joseph Suddenly, at home on October 6, 2006, aged 91 years. Loving husband of the late Martha Elizabeth Mary (Cis, nee Souter). A much loved uncle who will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, all relations and friends. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter and St. Paul's Parish Church, Stokesley on Monday October 16, at 2.00 p.m. Would friends kindly meet at church.
COOPER - October 6, peacefully after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity at St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington (of Newton Aycliffe). Graeme (Coops), aged 41 years, beloved son of George and Gill, a loving brother of Clive, brother-in-law of Grace, dear uncle of David and Claire and great-uncle of Jackson and Ellie. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, October 13. Would friends please meet for service 1.45 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington.
CRONE - October 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Joseph (Joe), aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, devoted dad of Debra, Jacqueline, Les and Dave, loving granda of Ben and Sam, great-granda of Lewis and step-granda of Garry, David, Michelle, Lynn, Melissa and Phillip. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 16, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please with Donations kindly accepted in lieu for, The British Heart Foundation.
CRONE - October 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Joseph (Joe), aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, devoted dad of Debra, Jacqueline, Les and Dave, loving granda of Ben and Sam, great-granda of Lewis and step-granda of Garry, David, Michelle, Lynn, Melissa and Phillip. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 16, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please with Donations kindly accepted in lieu for, The British Heart Foundation.
CROZIER - Dennis October 4, peacefully in the University Hospital of Hartlepool. Dennis, aged 71 years, dearly beloved husband of Helen, loved dad of Alan, John and Colin. Funeral service to be held on Thursday at 1.20 p.m. in Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool.
CULLEN - Peter A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, South Church. Afterwards a celebration of his life at the Station Hotel, Bishop Auckland.
DANIELS - October 9 (peacefully, at home). Jim, aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved husband of the late Edna, dad of Tony and Terry, father-in-law of Judy and the late Carol, grandad of Tina, Gary and Michael, also great-grandad of Reece. Funeral Wednesday October 18. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
DIXON - October 11, of Oversteads, Ushaw Moor (formerly of Ushaw College Farm). Cuthbert, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Joy, loving father of Wynne, a dear grandad of Andrew, Lauren, Naomi, great-grandad of Katie and Finlay and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Tuesday, October 17 at 10.00 a.m., private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.
DOBSON - October 8, (peacefully at home). Michael Ernest, aged 52 years of Ampleforth. Beloved husband of Catherine, dearly loved father of Rachael and Sarah. Funeral service at St. Hilda's Church, Ampleforth, Saturday October 14, 11.00 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to The Easingwold Renal Unit and Marie Curie, a plate will be provided in church.
DOUGLAS - October 11 (peacefully, in hospital). Elsie, (nee Riddick), aged 76 years, of Thornley. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Carole and Roger, dear mother-in-law of Terry and Linda, much loved nana of Sara, Neil, Michelle, James and Michael, also great-grandmother of Rebecca. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday October 18 at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends invited please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research, 114 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough.
DUFFY - October 9, suddenly, of Relley Garth, Langley Moor, late of Frederick Street North, Meadowfield. Sarah Elizabeth (Betty, nee Murray), aged 93 years, much loved mother of James and aunt of Dorothy, Eileen, Audrey, Sandra and Michael. Would friends please meet for service in the Murray I.M. Church, Brandon on Tuesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment Meadowfield Cemetery.
EDDY - October 5 (suddenly in hospital), of Willard Grove East, Stanhope. William Donald, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Bett, a loving father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Thursday, October 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
EDDY - October 5 (suddenly in hospital). William Donald, aged 68 years, a dearly beloved brother of Alan, a dearly loved brother-in-law of Angela, also a loving uncle to Alison and Christopher and a great-uncle to Luke, Anthony, Joshua and Benjamin. Treasured memories
EGLINGTON - October 6, (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Mary Jane, aged 83 years. Dearest and deeply loved wife of the late William (Bill), loving mother of Christine and Colin, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, (head teacher of Darlington Mayfair School 1969 to 1980). The funeral service will take place on Monday October 16, 1.45p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, The Gateway Club (plate at Crematorium).
EGLINGTON - My sister Mary fought so bravely. We pay our last respects to a real lady. Will miss you. Irene, Peter, Val and Mike.
ELKINS - Harold Douglas (Doug), aged 88 years and his loving wife Sheila Alice (nee Peacock), aged 68 years, of Whitcliffe Grange, Richmond, died tragically together on October 6. Much loved and greatly missed by all their family and many friends. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment. 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 Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team.
ELLIOTT - October 5, (peacefully at home). Jean, aged 70 years, of Thirsk. Wife of the late Johnny, a dear mother of Helen and Andrew and the late Jayne, a dear nana of Craig and Kristopher. Would friends please meet for service at York Crematorium on Thursday October 12, at 2.30 p.m.
FISHWICK - Walter October 4, peacefully, in Gretton Court, Hartlepool. Walter, aged 86 years, dearly beloved husband of Molly, dear dad of Alan and the late Jeff and Linda, dear father-in-law of Doreen, also a much loved granda of Helen and Paul. Funeral cortege to leave Walter's residence on Thursday for service in Stranton Cemetery Chapel, Hartlepool at 11.40 a.m., prior to interment in Stranton Cemetery, Hartlepool. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Cemetery Chapel.
FORSTER - Mary (nee Masters), of Stanley, Crook on October 13, aged 70 years, peacefully and with dignity in hospital, after a sudden illness. Deeply loved wife and best friend of Peter, treasured mum of Julie and much adored gran of Sarah and Kathryn, also a wonderful mother-in-law of Dougie. Sorely missed by family and friends. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley, Crook on Thursday, October 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
GALLOWAY - Gilesgate Suddenly in hospital, on October 10, aged 74 years. Margaret, the devoted wife of John, much loved mam of Teresa, also dear sister-in-law of Alice. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Wednesday, October 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate and St. John's Methodist Chapel, High Pittington. Margaret will be received into church on Tuesday, October 17 at 6.00 p.m.
GAMSBY - October 8, peacefully at home, after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Bamborough Road, Ferryhill. Judith (nee Greathead), aged 61 years, dearly loved wife of Dave and a much loved mam of Lee and Shaun Rankin, mother-in-law of Joanne, devoted sister of Brian and the late Kenneth Greathead and daughter of John and Roselie. Cortege leaving residence at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, October 13 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m.
GASH - October 5, of Kelloe (formerly of West Cornforth). Edwin (Eddie), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Alice, a dear brother of Dot, loving dad of Elaine, Yvonne and Sylvia, dear father-in-law of Peter, much loved grandad and great-grandad, special friend of John and Anne. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, October 13 at 2.15 p.m. followed by private cremation. By request please do not wear dark clothing. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to be sent to The Great North Air Ambulance. Everyone welcome after service for refreshments at The Square and Compass, West Cornforth.
GASKIN - October 8, peacefully at The Gardens Care Home, Darlington. Thomas Henry, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary Ann, much loved dad of Margaret and Stephen, loving grandad of Ian and Andrew and great-grandad of Nicole, Daisy, Ella and Beau. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK.
GIBBS - Florence Mary died October 11, aged 63 years in Scotland formerly of Shotton Colliery. Loving daughter of the late Nellie Holdsworth, dearest sister of Margaret, John and David, sister-in-law of Bobby, Valerie and Margaret and a loving aunt and great aunt.
GILL - October 6, peacefully after a short illness. Pauline (nee Hodgson), aged 58 years, of Crook, beloved wife of Ken, devoted mam of Paul and Stef and the late Jacqui, dear mother-in-law to Jacqueline and Kathryn Ann, a much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Crook United Methodist Church, Dawson Street at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, followed by cremation at Durham.
GORTON - October 7, peacefully in hospital. Dennis, aged 74 years, of Trimdon Village. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving father of Joseph, Sharon and Dennis, a much loved father-in-law, grandad and brother. Funeral service to take place on Monday, October 16 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 10.30 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 Cancer Research, 114 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JR.
GRAHAM - October 10 (peacefully after a long illness fought with determination, courage and dignity), of Shildon. Betty (nee Strophair), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Robert (Sally), a devoted and dearly loved mam of Judy, also a much loved sister of Jean and the late Tom and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Cortege to leave from her daughter's residence. Friends to meet at St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, October 18 at 12.00 noon for a service prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be left in church for Cancer Research U.K.
GRANT - October 12, of Tow Law. Newrick, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Lilian, devoted dad of Lilian and Margaret, dear father-in-law to Keith and Trevor, much loved grandad of Jane and John, also loving great-grandad to Katie-Jayne. Cortege will leave his daughter's residence in Tow Law at 9.20 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18 for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
GRAY - (Of M Gray Haulage) On October 7, peacefully in hospital. Maurice, aged 75 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Michele, Stuart and father-in-law of Julie, adored grandad of Carl, Sophie, Laura and Katy. Funeral Tuesday, October 17. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. 'Will be greatly missed'
GRAY - October 6 (peacefully in hospital), of West View, Haswell Plough. Minnie, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Leonard, a dear mam, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 13 at 1.30 p.m.
HAMMEL - October 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Esh Winning and formerly of Langley Park. Gordon, aged 72 years. Loving husband of Mavis, loving father of Barbara and Kate, also a dear grandfather and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Langley Park on Tuesday October 17, at 12.30 p.m. Cremation to follow. All welcome back to St. Andrew's church hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired in his memory to church funds.
HANCOCK - October 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Shildon. Charles William, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Kathleen (Kit), dearly loved dad of Donald, David and Christine, dear father-in-law of Jenny, Sylvia and John, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 16 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice, Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JU.
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, aunt and friend to many. Full particulars will follow.
HENDERSON - Peacefully in hospital on October 10, of Rowley Close, New Brancepeth. Jennie (nee Timmons), aged 80 years, dearly loved mother of Andrew, Margaret, Mary, Wayne and the late John, a dear mother-in-law and greatly loved nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Monday, October 16 at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service, in envelopes, for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
HILL - October 8 (peacefully), of Shildon. Gladys (nee Lee), in her 100th year, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving sister-in-law of Nancy, also a dear aunt and great-aunt and friend to many. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 16 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation in Darlington Crematorium.
HINDMARCH - October 5, peacefully at home with her family in St. Helens Auckland. Dorothy May (Dot), in her 79th year, devoted wife of Maurice, much loved mam of Margaret, Barbara and Jan, dear mother-in-law to Brian and Norman, loving nana to Fiona and Lee, Rachael, Lee and Kim, special nana Dot to Jodie-Leigh, Bethan, Keira and Brennan, also a much loved aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, followed by cremation at Durham. Gentle Jesus up above, please give Nana Dot all our love.
