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GEDDES - October 4, peacefully, in Moorlands Care Home. Minnie, aged 86 years, late of The Hawthornes, a much loved wife of the late Albert, a dearly loved mam of Geoff and Shirley, a dear mother-in-law of Liz and a treasured nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, October 12. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GIBSON - October 5, in hospital, of North Cowton. Herbert, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of Kath-leen, dear father of the late Cynthia and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday October 10, followed by interment at South Cowton.
GILL - September 28 (in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Darlington. Dorothy (nee Sanderson), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the much missed Peter, much loved mother of Marian and Pamela and mother-in-law of Keith and Nigel, loving grandmother of Geoffrey, Jamie, Andrew and the late Jonathan, also sister-in-law of Betty and Lionel. Funeral to take place on Thursday, October 5. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for a Thanksgiving Service at Northlands Methodist Church, Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice or Northlands Church.
GLEADOW - (Consett) Suddenly on September 27, aged 74 years. Gerald (Gerry), loving father of Judith, father-in-law to Michael, adored grandfather of Lauren and Emily, also brother of Sadie, Jim, Doreen, Agnes, George, Pat and John. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church on Friday October 6, at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment at Blackhill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Breast Cancer Care, 51 St. James, Vicar Lane, Sheffield. SI2 EX. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
GREEN - September 29 (suddenly), of Middlestone Moor. John (Jack), aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Lucy, much loved dad of Margaret, dearest father-in-law of John, loving grandad of Kaye, Catherine and David, dear great-grandad of Jack and dearest brother-in-law of Mary. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, October 5 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Hardwike Day Centre and Barnfield Road Day Centre.
GREENWOOD - October 5 (peacefully, at home), of Oxclose Crescent Spennymoor. Alan, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Joan, a loving dad of Alan, Christine and Kevin, a dear father-in-law of the late Ann, a very dear granda of Alison and Emily, also a dear brother, uncle and friend. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
HAGUES - October 1, suddenly, of Hawkesbury Mews, Darlington. Kathleen, aged 88 years, beloved wife of Jack and dearly loved mother of Gavin and Barbara. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
HANBY - September 30 (in hospital), of Northallerton. David, aged 55 years, much loved son of Beryl and the late Fred, loving brother of Michael and Colin. Funeral Thursday, 1.45 p.m. at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Any donations for Cancer Charities, c/o John. N. Smith Funeral Service, Northallerton. DL7 8SZ.
HART - October 1, of Eshwood View, Ushaw Moor. Cec, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Christine, Sandra, Eva and Terry, father-in-law of Jeff and a dear granda, great-granda and brother. Cortege to leave residence on Friday October 6 at 2.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Bus provided from residence. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Catholic Club afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Age Concern or sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LD.
HASSALL - Albert (Bert), aged 87 years, of Frenchgate, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on October 1. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, much loved father of Christopher and Stephen and loving grandad of Guy, Mark and Gavin. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday October 10 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for The Scott Suite Breast Unit, Friarage Hospital.
HEDLEY - Jack (John George) October 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Brockwell Court, Coundon Grange. Jack, aged 88 years, dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Olga, much loved dad of Chris, Barbara, Moira and John, also a loving dad to Gill, Neale, Gordon, Pauline and the late Christine, gone but not forgotten, a dearest granda of Claire, Andrew, Christopher, Jonathan, Jason and Natasha and a very special great-granda of Elise, Spencer and Tia. Friends please meet for service at St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Tuesday October 10 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be left at St. Mark's Church for Church Funds. Treasured Memories
HODGSON - October 3 (promoted to Glory), of Tow Law. John Thomas (Tom), aged 103 years, dearly loved husband of the late Ethel (nee Gibson) and a loving father of May. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Saturday, October 7 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Salvation Army, Consett and the collection to the church.
HORLOCK - September 29, of Coronation Avenue, Shildon. Frederick Timothy, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Trudy, dearly loved dad of Yvonne, Chrissy, Cathy and Gail, father-in-law to Vince, Allen, Mike and Paul, also a very dear grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, cremation to follow in Durham Crematorium.
HOWE - September 28, of Rumby Hill Lane, Crook. Emily Mary (nee Norris), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, a dearly loved mother of Colin, Neil, John and Paul, a dear mother-in-law and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, also a very dear sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, October 5 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Mr. John Howe, 13 Holly Terrace, Howden-le-Wear, DL15 8HD, plate also provided at Durham Crematorium. All friends and family are welcome back to Crook Working Men's Club afterwards for refreshments.
HUGHES - September 29, in hosp-ital, of Norman Terrace, Chilton. William, aged 65 years, a dearly loved father and grandad. Cortege leaving the residence of his daughter Burns Road, Chilton at 12.20 p.m. on Friday, October 6 for service in Windlestone Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery
HUNTER - September 28, peacefully in hospital, of The Byway, Darlington (formerly of Great Smeaton). George (Judd), aged 81 years, dearly loved husband to Doreen, loving dad to Christine, dearly loved father-in-law to Judd, also a dearly loved grandad of Jared and Georgia. Funeral Thursday, October 5. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Coronary Care Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
JACKSON - Rene Died September 29, aged 91 years. Formerly of St. Andrews Road, South Church. Dearly loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday October 9, at 1.30 p.m.
JAMES - On October 5, at The Chimneys, formerly of Broome Road, Carrville. Ivy (nee Whitton), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, dearly loved mother of David, mother-in-law of Ann and a dear gran of Hayley, Daniel and Laura. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 11 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
JAMESON - Harry October 3, of Hawthorne Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Harry, aged 74 years, a dearly beloved husband of Alma, a much loved dad of Peter and Pamela, a dear father-in-law of Christine and Iain, devoted grandad of Ruth, Carl and James, also a loving brother of Betty and Ken. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday, October 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m. Everyone welcome afterwards for refreshments to Shotton Comrades Club. Enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
JOHNSON - September 29, of Howden-le-Wear. William (Bill), aged 66 years, devoted husband of Marion, dearly loved father of Andrew, Clare, David, Philip and Peter, father-in-law to Maxine, Kevin, Katie, Lyndsey and Helen, very dear grandad of Declan, Shannon, Brandon and Kia, beloved son of Bessie and the late Randolph, dear brother of Allan, Mary, Raymond and Kathleen, brother-in-law to Valerie, Ronnie, Brenda, Keith and Harold, Brenda, Patricia and the late Reg, also a very dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.00 noon on Monday, October 9, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium.
KETTLEWELL - Hannah Mary Molly, aged 90 years, peacefully at her daughter's residence, on October 4, of Catterick Village. Much loved and greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, October 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
KIRBY - Myra October 4. Peacefully in hospital. Myra, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Eric, dearly loved mam of Grant and Gary, dear mother-in-law of Lesley and the late Elaine, also a devoted grandma. Service to take place on Wednesday in Strathmore House Chapel, Hartlepool at 3.00 p.m., prior to private cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited to the service at Strathmore House. Family flowers only please. Treasured memories.
KIRK - September 28, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Appletree Care Home. Lilian, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Alan and Susan, much loved mother-in-law of Elaine and a dear grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Wednesday, October 4 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Ward 1, University Hospital of North Durham, may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Director Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LD. Friends welcome for refreshments at St. Peter and St. John's Church afterwards.
KNIGHTON - October 3, peacefully at home, of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Witton Park). Ada Doreen (nee Arnison), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Les, dearly loved mother of Ann, mother-in-law to Jackie, special nana of Paul and Julie and Lee and Claire, great-nana of Laura, Lewis, Amy, Lucy and Chloe, also a very dear friend of Vera. Will friends please meet for service on Tuesday, October 10 at 10.15 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park, interment in Witton Park Cemetery to follow.
LEE - (Riding Mill) Ronald Leslie, aged 66 years, passed away on October 1, 2006. Greatly missed by his wife Phyllis, his two boys Jeff and Julian, grandad to Arabelle, Pandora, Gabrielle and Jude and a special friend of Bob. Would friends please meet for a service in St. James' Church, Riding Mill on Monday, October 9 at 3.00 p.m., followed by a cremation at the West Road Crematorium, Newcastle. Family flowers only please. Retiring collection for a New Woodland Area in the grounds of Wentworth Grange in memory of Ronald.
LEISHMAN - Frederick John CVO MBE FRSA, died peacefully at home on September 27, aged 87 years. Family man, soldier, sportsman, diplomat, merchant banker, music lover, mountain trekker and traveller. Private cremation. Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk near Barnard Castle, Co. Durham on Saturday, October 14 at 2.30 p.m. If desired, donations may go to Castle Carers, 15B Redwell Court, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 8BN.
LIDDLE - Arnold, aged 61 years, of Langleydale, Barnard Castle, formerly of Butterknowle and Cockfield, died peacefully at home on September 28. Dearly loved husband of Josie, loving son of Eleanor and the late Claude, much loved brother to June, Joan and Elaine, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle and will be sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment in Lynesack Cemetery. 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 Durham Wildlife Trust.
LONGHORNE - September 29, of Willington, (tragically as the result of an accident). Kenneth, aged 43 years. Dearly loved number '1' son of Christine and the late John, loving brother of Karen, John, Kelvin and Jason, much loved grandson of Lorna, dear brother-in-law of Kevin, Lynne and Michelle and also a devoted uncle and friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Friday October 6, at 12.45 p.m. Interment to follow. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at, The Victoria Club, Willington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for chapel funds and The I.T.U., Newcastle General Hospital may be left in church.
MANN - On September 30, of Ushaw Moor. Mary (Molly), aged 87 years. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 6 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Ward 2 Stroke Unit, University Hospital.
MARSHALL - Richard William, aged 62 years, of Norton, Stockton, died peacefully on September 28 at the Butterwick Hospice. Dear father of Julia, dearly loved brother of Margaret and much loved uncle of Edward. Requiem Mass at St. Osmund's R.C. Church, Gainford on Thursday, October 5 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK. Requiescat in Pace
McDONOUGH - October 4, peacefully, of Meadow Road, Trimdon Village. Edna Earl (nee Wilson), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Daniel, a dearly loved mother, also a dearest mother-in-law and a much loved nan and great-nan. Cortege leaving Harwood Court, Trimdon Grange on Thursday, October 12 at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield for Requiem Mass at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
McGEE - Sheila (nee Forbes) September 30 (suddenly, in hospital). Sheila, aged 65 years, of Fishburn, dearly loved mam of Gordon, Barbara and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Julie, Neil and Denise, devoted nana of Chris, Amy, Gemma, Hollie, A.J., Luke, Robbie and P.J., also a dear sister of Kath, Marion, Joe, Chris and Michael and will be missed by faithful friend Tommy. Service to be held in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Thursday, October 5 at 11.00 a.m., prior to burial at Fishburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Never more than a thought away.
McGINTY - October 3, (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland, (late of Coundon). Constance, (nee Jackson), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Marcia and Fred, dear mother-in-law of Peter and Dorothy, much loved nana of Gerard, Andrew and Clare. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday October 10, at 12.00 noon. followed by cremation.
McNEALLY - October 3, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret, aged 90 years, very dear sister of Lucy, also a dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, October 9 at 9.45 a.m., interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery to follow.
MEGSON - October 4, peacefully in hospital. Paul Stanley, aged 65 years, of Bedale (retired Butcher), dearly loved husband and soul mate of Mary, much loved dad of Andrew and Jayne and devoted grandpops of Hannah, Lucy and Evie. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, October 11 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Gregory's Church and I.T.U. at the Friarage Hospital.
MERRITT - October 2, peacefully with his family around him. John (Johnny), aged 69 years, of Linacre Way, Darlington. Dearest darling husband of Sheila, a much loved dad of Nigel, Sonya and Lee, a dear father-in-law of Kelley, Stephen, Kath, an adored grandad of Katie, John, Jordan, Niall and Oliver, also a much loved brother of Peter. Funeral Monday, October 9. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Air Ambulance.
METCALFE - On September 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Usha Gap, Muker. Margaret (Maggie), aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, very dear mother of Tom, much loved mother-in-law of Annas, loving grandma of Hazel and Nick and Philip and Louise and dear great-grandma of Sophie, Ben, James and Katie. Funeral particulars later.
METCALFE - On September 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Usha Gap, Muker. Margaret (Maggie), aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, very dear mother of Tom, much loved mother-in-law of Annas, loving grandma of Hazel and Nick and Philip and Louise and dear great-grandma of Sophie, Ben, James and Katie. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker on Monday, October 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Maggie, if so desired, may be given at the service for High Hall Residents' Amenity Fund and St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
MIDDLEMAS - Henry Closer than a brother, better than a friend, never a wrong word right till the end. We will miss you Harry. Harold and Christine x
MIDDLEMAS - September 30, of Deneside, Spennymoor. Henry (Harry), beloved husband of Iris, a precious dad of Sharon and Austin, a much loved and devoted granda to Danielle and Charlotte and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 11.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
MOLE - September 29 (peace-fully) in Yohden Lodge Blackhall, formerly of Salters Lane, Wingate. Robert Sydney (Syd), aged 89 years, devoted husband of the late Norah, beloved dad of Noreen and Allan, sadly missed father-in-law of Brian and Anne, a treasured grandad of Sarah, Stephen and Louise, also dearest great-grandad of Nathan and Ellie. Would friends please meet for service at Hesleden Methodist Church on Monday, October 9 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research c/o Anne.
