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DAVIES - Arthur Edward, aged 67 years, of Colburn, died peacefully at home in his sleep on August 15. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Chaney, Howard and Kimberley and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday, August 21 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Motor Neurone Disease Association may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DAVISON - August 16, at home, after a long illness bravely borne, of Bishop Middleham. Ann (nee West), aged 94 years, much loved wife of the late Matthew, cherished mam of Matt and Heather, Ann and Patrick and the late Fred, also a devoted gran of Angela and Adrian, Wayne and Amanda, Mark, Anthony and Jane, a dear sister to Susie, Dorothy and Edna, also a special great-gran. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham on Wednesday, August 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DELLER - August 9, 2006, peacefully, at home. Derek, aged 48 years. In memory of our beloved son and brother. Funeral Thursday August 17. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment in West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
DINSDALE - August 12 (peacefully in hospital). Joan, aged 87 years, of Middleton St. George, a much loved wife of the late Maurice, a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt. Funeral to take place Monday, August 21. Would family and friends please meet 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
DOBSON - August 17, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Berkshire Close, Belmont, Durham (formerly of Bishop Auckland). Hilda (nee Liddle) dearly loved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother of Cynthia, Melinda and Janine, a devoted gran to Suzanne and dearest sister of Florence. Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 24 at 1.00 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
DOWSON - August 16 (peacefully in hospital with dignity). Beryl, aged 82 years, of Tattersall Close, Newton Aycliffe, a beloved wife of Jack, a dear mother of Philip, Julie, a much loved grandmother of Leanne, Jason, Stacey, Gareth and Craig. Funeral to take place Wednesday, August 23. Will friends please meet 2.00 p.m., at St. Elizabeth's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to cremation at Durham.
DUCE - August 13 (suddenly), of Shildon. Ron, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Irene, a dear dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Friday, August 18 at 2.25 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.
EL-HAKIM - Lee George (known to many as Lee from Lee Marie and Feelings). Passed away on August 11, 2006. Dearly missed by his wife Marie and his children Georgie, Michelle and Kay and his mother Marie El-Hakim. Funeral to be held at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Thursday August 17, at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations will be collected at the church for St. Teresas's Hospice, Butterwick Hospice and The MacMillan Nurses.
FISHER - Jennie (formerly of West Cornforth) who died suddenly in the Royal United Hospital, Bath on August 13 2006, aged 85 years. Jennie, wife of Ronald (deceased) and a much loved mother of Eric, also mother-in-law of Hilary, grandmother of Paula and Amanda and great-grandmother to Bethany, Georgia and Isobel. Jennie will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends. Family funeral will be at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath. Flowers to Co-operative Funeral Care, 4-5 Wells Road, Radstock Bath BA3 3RN. Tel: (01761) 433350.
FRAMPTON - Margaret August 13 (suddenly). Margaret, aged 81 years, beloved mother of Dennis, John, Ros and Anne, a dearly loved grandmother of Martyn, Emma, Steven and Helen, a loving friend to David, Margaret, Darren and many others. Funeral Mass to take place in St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield on Friday, August 18 at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m.
GATENBY - August 10 (suddenly in hospital), of Darlington, formerly of Thirkleby. Reta Alice, aged 92 years, dearly loved sister of Olive, a loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
GILKS - Hilda On August 16, of Tudor Court, Shotton Colliery. Hilda, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Clifford, loving mother of George, Vida, Martin, Clarice, Clifford, Margaret, Steven, Anthony and Stewart, also a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Monday, August 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
GILL - (nee Gash) August 12 (peacefully, at Rydal Care Home after a long and difficult illness). Jean, aged 84 years, of Haughton, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Stan, a much loved mam of Ann, Carole and John, adored grandma of Johnny, Emily and Jean, dear mother-in-law of Mike, also sister-in-law of Joan. Funeral Monday August 21. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
GRAHAM - August 14, peacefully, at the Hospital of God, Greatham formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Margaret, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Cyril, loving mother of Anne, John and their families. Funeral service Monday, August 21 at Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Christian Aid.
HAMILTON - Mary (formerly Kendra, nee Luke) on August 11, 2006, dearly loved mother of Judith and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday August 16 at 3.00 p.m.
HAMMONDS - July 27 (at home), of Arthur Street, Darlington. David, aged 63 years. Funeral Thursday August 17. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
HARTLEY - On August 10, 2006 (peacefully at home, after an illness bravely borne with dignity), of Falmer, Leyburn. Arthur, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Heather, dearly loved dad to Chris, dearest father-in-law to John and a treasured grandad to Gary and Natalie, also great-grandad to Imogen. Funeral service and committal to be held at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, August 18 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Arthur, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Macmillan Nurses and St. Matthew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HAYWARD - August 14 of Darlington. Kenneth James, aged 78 years, dearly loved father of Arlette, dear father-in-law of Richard, loving grandad to Mark, a loving great-grandad of Jodie and Luke and much loved by Lucy Emmie and Lucy Kathleen. Funeral Monday August 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
HENDERSON - August 11 (suddenly, at home), of Ferryhill. Thomas (Chick), aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Lydia, a dearly loved father of Garry and Keith. Funeral Friday, August 18. Will friends please meet at 11.30 a.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
HERRON - (Brandon) Peacefully, at home on August 11, aged 76 years. Raymond, (Ray). The very much loved dad of June, Susan, Pamela, Lynn, Debbie and Michael, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Ray will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday August 16, at 11.00 a.m. for service prior to cremation. Bus provided from the house.
