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FOSTER - Newton Aycliffe May 21 (peacefully), at Defoe Court. Frances (nee Coatsworth), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late John, a dearly loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Thursday, May 25. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Clare's Church 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
GHILONI - May 17 (suddenly), of Hampshire Place, Bishop Auckland. Nancy (nee Alderson), aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mam of Melanie, a dear sister and loving aunt. The funeral service took place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 23.
GIBSON - May 14 (peacefully in her sleep) at St. William's Residential Home, Darlington, formerly of Flora Avenue. Rosalind Mara (retired School Teacher), aged 86 years. Funeral service to take place in St. Cuthbert's Church on Tuesday, May 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the R.S.P.C.A. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Please note change of time.
GODDARD - (nee Ainslie) May 21 (peacefully). Maisie (Les), aged 78 years, of Stooperdale Avenue, Darlington, a beloved wife of the late Bob, a dear sister of Jim and the late Jean, sister-in-law of Pat, a much loved aunty and great-aunty, also a loving cousin of Dot. Funeral Tuesday, May 30. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GRAHAM - May 19, peacefully in hospital, of Grange Crescent, Coxhoe. Eleanor (Nellie), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving mother of Enid, Stuart and Jennifer, a respected mother-in-law, cherished nana of Nicky and Philip and adored Nana Nell of Joe. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday, May 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research Fund.
GRUFFERTY - Jeff, aged 46 years, of Scots Dike Terrace, Richmond, died peace-fully at home on May 19, after an illness borne with enormous courage, dignity and humour. Adored dad of Dan and Vince, dearly loved son of Tilly and John, much loved brother to Mel and a dear brother-in-law, nephew and uncle. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Thursday, May 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. 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 Macmillan Nurses Fund. At Jeff's request please don't wear Black clothing.
HEATHFIELD - (nee Graham) On May 19, peacefully in hospital after a brave fight of Darlington, (formerly of Colburn). Alice, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy, loving mam of Karen and mother-in-law of Colin and a dear sister of Ivy and Louisa. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday May 30, 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Friends welcome please meet at the crematorium
HEBDON - May 19, suddenly, after a tragic accident, of Kettlewell Farm, Brompton. Margaret Elizabeth, dearly beloved wife of Stanley, loving mother of Shirley, Anne, Christine, Nigel, Julia and Rachel, a dear mother-in-law and a dearest grandma of Joanna, Benjamin, Katrina, Amy, Ryan, Harry, Jade and Ruby, also eldest daughter of Elizabeth and a dear sister. Private family cremation, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Friday, June 2 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Brompton Primary School.
HENERY - Gladys Mary (nee Alderson). On May 17 in The Ruston Hospital after a long illness in her 92nd year. Gladys formerly of Birkby, dearly loved wife of the late Ted, much loved mother of June and the late Mary, mother-in-law of Ken and the late Martin, also a loving grandma, great-grandma and great-great- grandma.
HENERY - Gladys Mary (nee Alderson). On May 17 in The Ruston Hospital after a long illness in her 92nd year. Gladys formerly of Birkby, dearly loved husband of the late Ted, much loved mother of June and the late Mary, mother-in-law of Ken and the late Martin, also a loving grandma, great-grandma and great-great- grandma. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday May 24, at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to Cancer Research, plate provided at the service.
HEPTINSTALL - On May 17, peacefully at Oak Lodge Nursing Home. Bill, aged 89 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of the late Beatrice, much loved dad of Bill and the late Beatrice, father-in-law of Pat, adored grandad and great-grandad and dear brother of Olive. Funeral Friday, May 26. Would friends please meet for service at Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent for the Alzheimers Society of Prostate Cancer c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HEWITT - May 20, of Oak Green Flats, Brandon. Mary, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Ann and John, dear mother-in-law of Melvyn and devoted grandma of Mark. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Thursday May 25, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
HICKSON - May 16 (suddenly), of Cornerstone, Pease Street, Darlington. Terry, aged 57 years, will be sadly missed by all his friends. Funeral Thursday, May 25. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All welcome for refresh-ments afterwards at The Hope Inn.
HODGSON - May 18, tragically as a result of an accident, of Ruskin Road, Darlington. Catherine Joanne (Cathy-Jo), aged 17 years, cherished daughter of John and Debrah, loving stepdaughter of Gary, a much loved sister and a dearly loved granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin and adored girlfriend of Robert. Funeral Friday, May 26. Friends please meet for a celebration for Catherine's life in Holy Family Church, Cockerton at 10.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOPKINS - May 19, suddenly at home, of St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor. Sylvia, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, a much loved mam, mam-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
HUTCHINSON - May 19 (at home), of Briar Walk, Darlington. Elsie, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Jack and dear mother of John. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please.
HUTCHINSON - On May 21, peacefully in hospital, of Raven Hill Farm, Faceby. Edwin Percy, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of Andrew, father-in-law of Jenny and dearest grandad of Ian and dear brother of Joyce. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Faceby on Tuesday, May 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Coronary Care Unit at the James Cook University Hospital.
KELSEY - May 17 (suddenly at home), of Gormire Close, Thirsk. Valerie, aged 66 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John, Margaret, Stephen, Graham and Walter, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, May 25 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the National Asthma Campaign.
LIDDLE - May 20, suddenly, of Willington. Jake Lee, aged 5 months, much loved son of Stuart and Clare, also brother to the late Bobby. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, followed by interment in Willington Cemetery.
LONGSTAFF - Geoffrey Edward, aged 67 years, peacefully in hospital, of Cockfield. Beloved brother of George, a much loved brother-in-law of Audrey, also a loving uncle of Janet and Judith. Service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Tuesday, May 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Cockfield Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to Cancer Research UK, may be sent care of James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
