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BELL - George Edward (Eddy) on August 4, peacefully at Oakmount Nursing Home. Eddy, aged 94 years. A loved cousin, uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Andrew's Parish Church, South Otterington on Monday, August 14, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please by request.
BIRD - August 7 (in hospital), formerly of Sir E.D. Walker Homes and The Wool Shop, North Road, Darlington. Hilda, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mam of Pamela and her partner Stephen and a loving nan of Joanne, Gillian and great-grandson Charlie. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BORROWDALE - August 9 (peacefully, at home with her family after a short illness), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Mabel (nee Sheldon), aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Peter, Christine and Robert and mother-in-law of Paula and Derek, a devoted gran and great-gran of Joseph, Emma, Kate, Matthew and Nathan, also a dear sister of Ria. Would friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Monday at 9.45 a.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'Cancer Research UK' c/o, Gordon Fletcher and Sons, Charles Street, Spennymoor. DL16 7LG.
BRAITHWAITE - Died August 4, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. Victor, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Phyllis, loving father of Peter and Bryan and family. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, August 10 at 1.00 p.m.
BROOKS - August 5, after illness borne with great courage and dignity. Victor Colin (Vic), aged 66 years, of Escomb, ex R.B. R.G.J. and 7 L.I. Beloved husband of Lynne, devoted dad of Trish and Alex, also a much loved and loving grandad of Michael. Will friends please meet for service in Escomb Saxon Church at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, August 11, followed by cremation at Durham.
BROWN - Jackie (nee Neasham) Suddenly at home, on August 8, 2006. Jackie, aged 32 years of Sedgefield and previously of Northallerton, darling wife of Phil, darling daughter of Elaine and Alan, loving sister of Adele, precious mam of Ryan and Jay. Will be so deeply missed by all. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 16 at 11.00 a.m., at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield prior to interment at Sedgefield Cemetery at 11.30 a.m. All enquiries and floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel (01740) 621652.
BULLOCK - On August 5, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Derek Francis, aged 78 years (formerly of Sowerby, Thirsk). Much loved husband of Catherine (née Staples), loving father of Mark, Tania and Stuart and grandfather of Alex and Cameran and dear brother of John, Val and Geoff. Will be sadly missed by us all.
BURLEIGH - August 6, of 22 Alnwick Close, Ferryhill. Iris, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of George and a dear mam of Martin, Neil, Audrey and the late Malcolm, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving residence at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, August 11 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice.
BURNELL - August 4 (in hospital). Ronnie, aged 70 years, of Stockton Road, Darlington. A dearly loved husband of Annette, a loved dad of Angela, grandad of Christopher, brother of Barbara, brother-in-law of Gordon and Susan, also uncle of Adam and Gordon. Funeral Monday August 14. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium Floral tributes to be sent to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington.
BURR - Susan Heather (Sue), aged 44 years, of Cook Close, Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully at home on August 3, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved and loving wife of Steve, much loved mum of Matthew, Ceri, Thomas and Daniel, a very dear daughter and sister and will be greatly missed by all her family. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 11 at 2.15 p.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 Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds).
BUSHBY - On August 9 (in hospital), of Sunny Brae, West Witton, (formerly of Swinithwaite). Ian Graham, aged 63 years. Beloved brother of Majorie, Evelyn and Yvonne. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Tuesday August 15, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at West Witton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for church funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
CASON - August 5 (after a short illness), of Briar Close, Middlestone Moor. Thomas (Tommy), aged 61 years, loving husband of Margaret, a much loved dad of Jason, Darren and Gavin, also a loving father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law and friend. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor on Friday for a service at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CHARLTON - August 4, in Bishopgate Lodge, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Linden Road. Ada, aged 98 years. Full particulars to follow.
COLE - July 27 (peacefully), of South View, Trimdon Grange. Rene, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred, a loving mother of Shirley and Stan and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving South View, Friday at 11.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church for service at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to The Air Ambulance Appeal.
COLLINSON - August 4 (peacefully, at home), Starmer Crescent, Darlington. Elizabeth (Liz). Dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mother of Matthew and Rachel and treasured grandmother of Jack and Alfie. Funeral Thursday August 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research U.K. P.O. 123, London WC2A 3PX.
CORPS - Annie (Nancy), aged 80 years, of St. Cuthbert's Green, Barton, died peacefully in hospital on August 4, after an illness borne with great strength and fortitude. Beloved wife of the late Councillor Jim Corps MBE, much loved mother of James, Margaret, Dorothy, Billie and Sue and a dear mother-in-law, loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Friday, August 11 at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please.
CRANE - August 6, 2006. Maud Mary, aged 86 years, of Darlington Manor. A dearly loved mother of Jean and Colin, mother-in-law of Colin and Liz, a much loved nana of Joanne and Wendy, great-nana of Lauren and Elliott. Funeral Tuesday August 15. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
DALLAWAY - August 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Thirsk. Raymond, aged 85 years. A much loved brother of Cyril, Michael, Joyce, Rene, Margaret, Evelyn, Shirley and Jean, also the late Ronnie, John, Dennis and Brian. Will friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Friday August 11, at 11.00 a.m.
DEWELL - August 3, of Orchard Close, Crook. Douglas, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Ada, loving father of Maureen and Eric, dear father-in-law of Hughie, also a devoted granda, great-granda, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, August 11 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Ward 12, University Hospital North Durham c/o Hardy's Funeral Service, 116 Commercial Street, Willington.
DUNN - Keith (Formerly of Dunns Lawn Mowers of Whessoe Road and former treasurer and secretary of Stressholme Golf Club). On August 4, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice. Keith, aged 73 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Win, much loved dad of Lynne and Martine, father-in-law to Clive and Jon, adored grandad to David and Ann. Funeral Tuesday, August 15. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. No black to be worn by family request. An illness borne with great courage and dignity.
