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ECCLESTON - August 2 (suddenly, at home), of Green View, Eggleston, Barnard Castle. Irene (Rene), aged 92 years. Dearly beloved wife of Jim, a much loved mother of Kathryn and Susan and a loving grandma of Matthew, Jonathan, Gareth, Alice and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of David and a friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Eggleston on Friday, August 11 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in churchyard. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in lieu for the Children's Society (cheques payable to Children's Society) and Church Funds are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
EVANS - John (Jack), reunited with his beloved and adored wife Betty on August 4, 2006. He was a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad, brother, uncle and friend who will be sorely missed. Funeral Wednesday, August 16. Would friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Gurkha Welfare Trust, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
FUNNELL - Peacefully in hospital on August 7, of Witton Gilbert. Maureen, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Barry, much loved mam of Tim and Rachel, mother-in-law of Sarah and a dear gran to Elliot and Aaron. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Saints' Church, Witton Gilbert on Tuesday, August 15 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Traveller's Rest afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be sent to Neil Liddle, Witton Gilbert Post Office.
GAFFAN - Cora (nee Beattie), aged 80 years, formerly of Thirsk, died peacefully at The Abbey Care Village, Scorton on August 5. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Janet and John, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother and a dear sister to Kath. Funeral service in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday, August 10 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
GARDNER - August 3, formerly of Langley Moor. Robert, aged 77 years, will be sadly missed by all his friends and neighbours. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, August 10 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
GOLDSON - Jill Formerly of Middleton St George. Died peacefully on August 8, 2006, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Teddy, much loved mother of Richard and Hilary, granny to Catherine and James. Funeral service at Reading Crematorium on Tuesday August 22 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please, any donations made payable to 'N.S.P.C.C.' may be sent to, A.B. Walker and Son Limited, 36 Eldon Road, Reading. RG1 4DL.
GRIFFITHS - On August 6, of Marlene Avenue, Bowburn. Margaret (Rita), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late David, a much loved mam of David and mother-in-law of Michelle, a dearly loved grandma of Cara, Jodie and Ben and a loving sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, August 10 at 3.30 p.m.
HAIGH - Norman G Suddenly on August 4, aged 84 years, of York (formerly of Darlington), ex. British Rail and Veteran of the Royal Signals Association. Husband of Joan, father of Kenneth, Rosemary and Peter. Funeral at York Crematorium, August 14 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers please. Donations to Coronary Care Unit, York.
HALL - Cicely E. Hall (nee Etherington), aged 97 years, died peacefully in her sleep at Ventress Hall, Darlington on Sunday, August 6, a dearly beloved wife of the late Douglas Trevor, loving mother to Geoffrey, dear mother-in-law to Linda, loving sister to Joan and Neil (Australia) and a treasured granny to Kristian, Michael, Gareth and Karen. Funeral to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne on Tuesday, August 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Staindrop Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to St. Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne.
HARDY - (Penshaw) Peacefully in Elizabeth Fleming Care Home, on August 4, aged 79 years. Tom (retired Colliery Manager), cherished husband to Irene, a much loved dad to Andrew, John and Stephen, a loving father-in-law to Erica and Jill, a devoted grandad to Michael, Kate, Sam and Holly, also a much loved brother to Ella and brother-in-law to Muriel and Chris. Would friends kindly meet for funeral service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday, August 10 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Alzheimer's Research. All enquiries to Derek Moss Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 3855959.
HARDY - On August 3, suddenly, of 18 Cragside, Witton Gilbert, Durham. Nikki, aged 36 years, dearly loved partner of Stephen and devoted mammy to Isaac and Travis and the late Jacob, dear daughter of Roger and Jen and sister to Paul. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Saturday, August 12 at 9.30 a.m., private interment to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Charitable Funds, North Durham (on back of cheque please put Neo Natal Clinic), c/o the family.
HARKER - August 4, of Howden-le-Wear. Ivy, aged 84 years, devoted wife of the late Alf, also a much loved and loving aunt, great-aunt and good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m on Thursday, August 10, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Chapel Funds.
HARTLEY - August 1 (peacefully in hospital), of Sandowne Close, Bagby, Thirsk. Mary, aged 72 years, beloved wife of Alan, loving mother to Angela, Dianne, Ian and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and aunt. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Bagby on Friday, August 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
HODGSON - August 7 (peacefully), of West Auckland. Mary (nee Hutchinson), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Joan and Judith, dear nana and great-nana, also a dearest mother-in-law of Les. Friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church on Monday August 14, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium
HOGG - Marie Kathleen (Kitty), aged 64 years, of Orchard Grove, Bromp-ton, Northallerton, died peacefully at the Rutson Hospital on August 9. Beloved wife of the late Gerry, much loved mum of Maggie and Maria, loving nana to Shannon and Darren and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, August 16 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Martin House Hospice, Wetherby. Rest in Peace
HUTCHINSON - On August 6, peacefully in hospital. Jean, aged 81 years, formerly of Low Newton Hanzard Farm, Wynyard. Dearly loved sister of Tom, Dave and the late Stan and Bob. Funeral service to take place on Friday, August 11 in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. At Peace
JAMES - August 3, (suddenly, at home). Donald, aged 53 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Loving dad of Karl and Shaun, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad and brother. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, August 10, at 2.45 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
JOBLING - August 8, 2006. Peacefully in her sleep. Gwen in her 102nd year of The Grange Care Home, Darlington, (formerly of Walworth Crescent). Dearest wife of the late George, dear sister of Mona, loving mam of the late Olive and Harold, also a much loved mother-in-law to Stan, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday August 14. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service in The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery. All floral tributes to be sent to, The Co-op Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
KELLETT - August 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Low Willington. Marion, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of John, loving sister of Kathleen and Sybil, also a dear sister-in-law of Peter. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday August 14, at 10.00 a.m.
LEADLEY - On August 6, peacefully in hospital, of Thornton-le-Street. Freda, aged 89 years, will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place in St. Leonard's Church, Thornton-le-Street on Friday, August 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Lambert Hospital and Church Funds. Friends please meet at church.
