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BORTHWICK - Len, aged 69 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at home, on June 21 after a long illness patiently borne. Dearly beloved husband of Ruth, much loved dad of Tony, Julie, Andrew, Amanda and Christopher, a much loved father-in-law and adored grandad of Chris, Sarah, Samantha, Daniel, Sophie, Anthony, Thomas, James and Georgia. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Tuesday, June 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Macmillan Nurses' Fund (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds), may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BOYES - Roland On June 16, peacefully at home after a brave fight. Roland, aged 69 years, a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Would friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Thursday, June 22 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in Peterlee Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Alzheimer's Research Trust, c/o the family. Refreshments afterwards at Shotton Hall, all welcome. A true Labour Party man to the end.
BRITTON - Darlington June 16 (suddenly, in hospital), of Edlan, 85 Victoria Road. Ann (formerly Rochester, nee Mulraney) aged 62 years most wonderful wife and soulmate to Eddie, devoted and precious mum to Wayne, Paula and Nigel, best nanna in the world to Ethan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Monday, June 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel 11.45 a.m. Casual dress please by Ann's request. No flowers please. Donations in lieu in aid of Colitis Research will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL Tel: (01325) 482999.
BROWN - Clive, died peacefully at home on June 16, 2006. Much loved and will be greatly missed by Norma, Carole, Heather and Michael and Ben and Bekki. Funeral service to take place at St. Augustine's Church, Kirkby-in-Cleveland 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, followed by interment. No flowers please, but collection in church for the James Cook Holistic Centre and Cleveland Search and Rescue Team.
BURGESS - Elizabeth, aged 83 years, peacefully at home on June 19, of Hexham Way, Darlington. Beloved mum of Allan, Ronald, Eva, Elizabeth and James and a dearly beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, June 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
CARNELL - June 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Murray Walk, Darlington. Harry, aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of Muriel, much loved dad of David and the late Bob, a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral Thursday June 29. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only.
CARROL - Dr Carrol June 23 (peacefully, at home), of Trimdon Grange. Maurice Aloysius, aged 90 years, a dearly loved uncle. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.45 pm. Friends and patients please meet for Requiem Mass at 1.00 p.m. at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Bus provided. Donations in lieu of flowers to Church Funds. Enquiries to Speckman's Funeral Service. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
CARTER - June 15, after short illness borne with amazing courage and dignity, of Trimdon East House Farm. Edward Matthew, aged 59 years, much loved by Susan, Justin and Hugh. Funeral Thursday, June 22. Friends please meet for service in The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Trimdon Village at 3.00 p.m., followed by family burial at his home. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be given for Leukaemia Research c/o the family.
CHURLISH - Chester-le-Street, (formerly of Thornley). Peacefully in hospital on June 14, aged 87 years. George (Jose), a loving husband of the late Sarah Anne, much loved dad of Ellen and Margaret, devoted grandad and great-grandad. Will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Chapel on Friday June 23, at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery at 3.00 p.m.
CLEMENT - (Darlington) June 21. George, (peacefully, after an illness borne with courage and dignity). Much loved and will be greatly missed by daughter Donna, granddaughter Faye. Beloved son of Hilda and the late Alan, dearest brother and brother-in-law of Alan, Jennie, Ronnie, Charlie, Patricia, Hazel, Rose, Beryl and the late Maggie and a darling uncle to many. Funeral Wednesday June 28. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel, 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired in aid of St Teresa's Hospice will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel: (01325) 482999 Free from pain R.I.P.
COLLINS - Frank On June 20, peacefully at the Royal British Legion Lister House, Ripon, aged 88 years. Frank Collins, of Ripon (formerly of Preston-under-Scar, Leyburn), much loved brother of the late Bill and a dear uncle. Service and committal at Lister House Chapel on Wednesday, June 28 at 11.00 a.m. Cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Lister House Amenity Fund. Plate provided at the service.
COOK - June 16, peacefully at Stanton Hall, Darlington. Madge, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother of Beryl, Peter and Elizabeth, much loved grandmother of Amanda, Felicity, Christopher, Alistair, Sarah and Catherine, also a loving great-grandmother of Sarah, Alexander and Izabel. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in The Baptist Tabernacle, Corporation Road at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation.
CORDEY - June 20, in hospital, of Abbey Road, Sadberge. Tom Lloyd, beloved husband of Jo, dearly loved father of Gareth and Gaynor, also a much loved grandad of Gemma, Richard, Tom and Rachel. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Haughton Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
CRISSOP - June 20 (suddenly abroad) of Durham Road Spennymoor (Thinford Nurseries). Anne (nee Atkinson), aged 78 years beloved wife of Arthur, a dearly loved mam of Janet, Brian, Linda, Elizabeth and Louise, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved gran and a dear sister and aunty. Would friends please meet in the Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at Chapel for the family's chosen charities.
DEIGHTON - June 20, peacefully in hospital, of Ash Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Matthew, aged 78 years, a much loved husband of Audrey. Private cremation, no flowers by request.
DIXON - June 15, suddenly at Boston Close, Darlington. Margaret Elizabeth, aged 77 years, beloved sister of Iris, Marie and the late Win, Jim and Maurice. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. William's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be left for church funds.
DORAN - John Wilkinson Aged 71 years. Husband loved now and forever to Sheena, devoted step-father to Austin and brother to Betty and Richard. Passed away suddenly at home in Aberdeen on June 20. He will be sadly missed by all his family and those whose lifes he touched. John, born in Aycliffe Village, elder son of Jack and Winnie, worked in journalism and television, starting his career on The Evening Despatch. The funeral service will take place in Aberdeen at St. Andrew's Cathedral on June 27.
EASTER - June 17, of Laburnum Court, Ushaw Moor. John (Jack), aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Doris, loving father of Barbara, father-in-law of Alan and a dear granda and great-grandpop. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Thursday June 22, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Flass Inn afterwards.
ELTRINGHAM - June 18 (peacefully, in the Franziska Willer Unit, after a long illness), of Tweed Road, Spennymoor. John (Jack), aged 80 years, a dearly loved husband of Freda (nee Bell), a much loved dad of Carol and Colin, loving father-in-law of Colin and Lorraine, a devoted granda to Lee and Chloe and a dear step-granda, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
GATES - John David, aged 72 years, of Scotton, died suddenly in hospital on June 21. Dearly loved husband of Anna, much loved dad of Vivienne and Louise, dear father-in-law to Stephen and loving grandad of Kyle, Elen and David. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday June 28 at 2.45 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 British Heart Foundation.
