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THOMPSON - (formerly Robinson) On October 8, of Bishop Auckland. Catherine (Cathy), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Ray, devoted mam of Christine, dear mother-in-law to Noel, a much loved and loving nana to Michelle, Gary, Claire and Gary. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Will friends please meet at Durham.
TOMKINS - October 8 (suddenly), of Newton Hall. Bette (nee Bell), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, a dearly loved mam of Dorothy and Geoff, a loving mother-in-law to Ged and Gail and a much loved nana of Nikki, Andrew and Laura. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
TURNER - October 4 (suddenly), of Crowtree Lane, Bowburn. Bill, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Patricia, a loving dad to Ian and Dean, father-in-law to Gillian and devoted grandad to Elliot. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday, October 12 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WALTON - October 5, suddenly, at Hundens Lane, Darlington. Sidney, aged 78 years, brother of Harry, Robert, Fred and the late Joe, Jack, Helen, Edith and Emily. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
WARE - (formerly Vasey) On October 6, of Victoria Court, Ushaw Moor. Bessie, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Norman Vasey and Thomas Ware, loving mother of John and Margaret and a dear mother-in-law and nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Wednesday, October 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at Victoria Court afterwards.
WELSH - October 5, formerly of Lansdowne Street, Darlington. Dorothy, aged 85 years, a much loved and loving mam of the late Eric, treasured grandma of Emily and Nicola, dearest sister of Margaret, also a very dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. on Friday, October 13.
WENNEN - October 6 (suddenly, but peacefully in hospital), of Northallerton. John, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Hilda, loving father of Michael and Nichol and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday October 17, at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be sent for The Coronary Care Ward at James Cook University Hospital.
WHALEY - On October 7 (of Darlington). John Robert, aged 80 years, loving brother of Lily and Kenny, also a much loved uncle. Funeral service will take place on Monday, October 16 at 10.15 a.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.
WHITE - Stanley October 10. Dear husband of Margaret, a loving father, grand father and great-grandfather of Althea, Sophie, Francis, Oliver and Poppy. Funeral service 1.00 p.m. Thursday October 19, in The Zion United Reformed Church, Northallerton. Family flowers only please.
WHITESIDE - Suddenly at his holiday home in Spain on Sunday, October 1. Robert, aged 80 years, formerly of Merrybent and East Cowton.
WIGINGTON - October 7, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. Roland, aged 77 years, most dearly loved, loving and devoted husband of Jean, much loved and loving dad of Elizabeth, also a dear and respected father-in-law to Robin. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17. Roland was well loved and respected, we have all lost a good friend and I have lost my 'rock'.
WOOD - Thomas Brian October 11, peacefully in hospital, of Cyclamen Grove, Darlington. Brian, aged 72 years, most precious and loved husband of Maureen (nee Hunter), loving dad of Tony, loving father-in-law of Janet, also loving grandad of Victoria and Kayleigh and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Requiem Mass in St. William's Church, Albert Hill on Tuesday, October 17 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. May he Rest in Peace
ADCOCK - October 1, of 1 East Cottages, Nunstainton Farm, Ferryhill. Charles William, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Kay and a dear stepfather of Peter. Would friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton Thursday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
AIREY - October 2 (peacefully after a long illness). Dorothy (nee Norman), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Dennis, also a devoted grandma of Lee. Friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
AISLABIE - Ronald (Ron), aged 77 years, of Blackhall, formerly of Boldron, died peacefully in hospital on October 3, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Much loved dad of Andrew, loving grandad of Rhys and Christie and a dear brother to Jim, Maurice and Mary. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 10 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
ALLINSON - October 4 (peacefully at home, after a long illness). Eric, aged 78 years, a dearly loved and loving husband to Hazel, a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Funeral to take place Tuesday, October 10. Would friends please meet for service 11.00 a.m. at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, prior to interment at North Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
ALONZI - September 29 (suddenly at Feryemount Nursing Home, Ferryhill), formerly of Low Spennymoor. Anna, aged 100 years, dearly loved wife of the late Santi, a much loved stepmam of Mary and Anita and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Thursday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
ANDERSON - Oliver On October 4 (peacefully in hospital), of Ravensworth Grove, Hartburn. Oliver, dearly loved husband of Christine, loving brother of Ann and the late Jean and Leslie and a caring uncle. Funeral Tuesday, October 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research UK, P.O. Box 123, London WC2A 3PX.
ANGUS - October 1, of Parklands, Crook, (late of Willington). Jessie, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Christine and Jeff, dear mother-in-law of Christine, devoted grandma of Mark, Kevin and Karen, also a much loved great-grandma of Molly and Jack. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday October 6, at 9.30 a.m.
ARCHER - September 29. Joe Ellis, aged 83 years, of Howden-le-Wear. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, October 6. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
BAILEY - September 29, of Coronation, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Witton Park). Robert (Bob), aged 65 years, beloved husband of Glenis, dearly loved father of Emma and Susan, also a much loved and loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 2.15 p.m. on Friday, October 6, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given c/o the family to the Green Howard Benevolent Fund.
BEACH - September 30 (peacefully in hospital). Hilda, aged 82 years, of Masterman Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Wife of the late Arthur, much loved and devoted mother of Eileen, Gill and David, dear mother-in-law of Michael and Elizabeth and loving gran to Stephen, Mark, Richard David, Carl and Katherine. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Friday, October 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given in Church to (G.N.A.A.S.) Great North Air Ambulance Service and Church Funds.
BLIGH - Gordon, aged 78 years, of Catterick Village, peacefully in hospital on October 1. Dearly loved husband of Beryl, dear uncle of Valerie and Peter, Barbara and David and great-uncle of Jonathan. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 9 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given at the Crematorium for the R.S.P.C.A.
BOOTH - October 1, after an illness borne with dignity, courage and humour at Harris Street, Darlington. Trudy (nee Fooks), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, a dearly loved mother of Alan, Tricia, David and the late Margaret, also a much loved step-mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Sadly missed. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Just Sleeping
BRADWELL - October 2, peacefully in hospital after an illness bravely borne. Joseph, aged 86 years, a much loved husband of Ruby and a loving father, grandad and great-grandad who will be sadly missed by all of his family and his many friends from the Salvation Army and Shildon Court. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, October 10 at 9.20 a.m. in Shildon Salvation Army Citadel followed by burial in Shildon Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet at the Citadel for the service and afterwards at Shildon Court. God Bless
BRUNSKILL - Alan Died September 27, 2006. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday October 11, 2006, at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to, MacMillan Cancer Relief.
BURNS-McFADZEAN - Keira-Elle Tinkerbell was taken from us on October 2, of Barton, after seven beautiful weeks. Devoted daughter of Coral and Fergus, precious granddaughter and great-granddaughter and a special niece of Dominic. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Monday, October 9. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton at 12.00 noon, followed by private burial. The family request that an item of pink clothing be worn at the funeral. You were with us for such a short time, but you will be in our hearts forever.
BURRELL - September 28, peacefully in the care of South Church Nursing Home, formerly of Bell Street, Bishop Auckland. Irene (Rene), aged 90 years, beloved wife of Jonathan (Jonty), dearly loved mother of Allan, Irene and Keith, mother-in-law to Joan and Thomas, very dear gran of Jane, John, Keith and Sarah, great-grandma of Toby, much loved sister of Sarah, Margaret, the late Tom and the late Eleanor, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4.
CARR - October 3, of West Cornforth. Rita, aged 70 years, beloved wife of George, loving mother of Wendy, David and Donna, a dear mother-in-law and grandmother of Sherri and Christie. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Wednesday, October 11 at 10.15 am, followed by interment in the Churchyard.
CAYGILL - Alan, aged 57 years, suddenly on September 30, of Polam Road, Darlington. Much loved husband of Julie, dearly loved dad of Simon, Mark, Sarah, Natalie, Thomas and Matthew and a loving, devoted grandad. Funeral Friday, October 6. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired may be sent for Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
CHAPELHOW - October 4, peacefully after a long illness. Ina, beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother of Tony and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Sheena and Julie, grandmother of Lee, Craig, Thomas and Andrew. Funeral Tuesday, October 10. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
COATSWORTH - October 4 (peacefully), of Butcher House Farm, Hurworth Moor. Roy, in his 90th year, dearly loved husband of Elsie, sadly missed father and grandad. Funeral Wednesday, October 11. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
COPELAND - October 3, of Victor Terrace, Bearpark. John Chapman (Jack), aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Gail, much loved dad of Stewart, Victoria and Paul, a dear father-in-law of Louise and Andrew and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Friday, October 13 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Langley Park Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshment at the Cross Keys afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers for Ward 5, University Hospital may be given after the service or sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
COWAN - October 2, after a long illness. Margaret Ann (nee Collingwood), aged 77 years. Would family and friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday, October 6 for service at 3.00 p.m.
CROOKS - October 2 (suddenly), of Ferryhill (late of Easington). Margaret (nee Kirtley), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, dearly loved mother of Margaret, grandmother of Jacquie and Ian. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 9 at 10.30 a.m. By request, black clothing not obligatory.
CUTHBERTSON - Lanchester On September 29. Nancie, aged 95 years, dearest mother of Christine, Barbara, Eleanor and Angela, also a loving mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 5 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Willowburn Hospice or St. Andrew's Day Care Centre, Stanley c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham, also plate provided at the Crematorium.
DAWSON - September 27 (suddenly in hospital), of Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe. Michael, aged 38 years, much loved son of Michael and Kathleen, loving brother to Carol, Paddy, Richard, Stashia and Kathleen, dearly loved partner of Zoe, devoted dad of Michael and Connor and friend to many. Funeral Friday, October 6. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington.
DODDS - Suddenly at home on October 1. Joseph (Joe), aged 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, a dear step-father and loving grandad, a much loved brother and brother-in-law and a devoted uncle. Would friends please meet at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill for service on Monday October 9, at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
DONALDSON - Andrew (Andra) On September 28 (formerly of St. Pauls Road, Trimdon Colliery). Andra, aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Andra, Ann and Amanda, dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 5. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Trimdon Colliery Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Hardwick Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
EGGLESTONE - October 2 (in the care of Bowburn Care Home), formerly of Wylam Street, Bowburn. Mary Anne, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Cecil and dearly loved mother of Jean and mother-in-law to Jim, a dear grandmother to Angie, Kevin, Dianne and Mark and great-grandmother to Victoria, Kathryn, Ryan and Megan. Will friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Chapel on Tuesday October 10, at 9.45 a.m. followed cremation at Durham Crematorium.
FOUNTAIN - September 27, (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. David, aged 82 years. Husband and companion of the late Hilda, much loved uncle of Janice and Richard and will be sadly missed by their partners Ronnie and Angela and great-uncle of James. Funeral Thursday October 5. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
