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THOMPSON - May 22, suddenly at home after a long illness bravely borne. George, aged 67 years, of Carileph Close, Newton Aycliffe, loving husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Ian and Steven, a much loved step-dad of Lenny, Sharon and Lorna, also a devoted grandad George. Funeral Friday, May 26. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
TURNER - On May 19, peacefully in hospital, of Brompton, formerly of Crathorne. Winifred, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Geoff, a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Thursday, May 25 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for a charity of the family's choice.
WILD - May 18, peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne. George, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Pauline, Pamela, Edward and Norma and an adored grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 24 for service at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Ward 11a, University Hospital of North Durham.
ALDERSON - Suddenly, under tragic circumstances, following heart failure, on May 3. Jeffrey Ralph Alderson, of Banks Farm, Garsdale, aged 70 years. A well respected farmer and show judge of Swaledale sheep. Father of Diane, Christine and Michael, grandfather to Laura, Rhianne and Matthew, brother of Vera, uncle of Karen and Paul. He will be sadly missed. Service at St. John's Church, Garsdale on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to J.J. Martin, Funeral Directors, Sedbergh.
AYRE - May 4 (in hospital). Colin, aged 59 years, of East View, Barton, a much loved partner of Dorothy, brother to Jean, John and the late Frank, also brother-in-law to Judi and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral to take place Monday, May 15. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. at St. Cuthbert with St. Mary's Church, Barton, prior to cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only.
BAINBRIDGE - Freda May 10, peacefully, in hospital. Freda, aged 91 years, of The Mains Care Home, Red-marshall, formerly of Coatham Stob Farm, Elton, a dearly loved wife of the late Alan, a much loved mother of Maurice, Frank and Kathleen, a loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, May 18 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Any donations if so desired to The Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Stockton, TS19 8XN.
BAINBRIDGE - May 8 (peacefully, at home), of Forest-in-Teesdale (late of Birkdale). Brian, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved father of Jackie, Sandra, Tommy and Alison, a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad and half brother of Stella. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. James the Less Church, Forest-in-Teesdale on Saturday, May 13 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made in Church for Church Funds.
BARKER - May 6 (suddenly, in hospital). Robert Edward aged 48 years, of Whinfield, Darlington, husband of Andrea and number one dad to David and Jodie, dearest son of Jack and Bertha and dear brother to Susan and Neil. Will be very sadly missed by all. Funeral to take place Monday, May 15. Would family and friends please meet 2.15 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Intensive Care Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary.
BARLOW - May 5 (in hospital, after a long struggle which he faced with fortitude). Clifford, aged 69 years, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Toft Hill, a dearly loved brother of Maxie, loving brother-in-law to Christine, a much loved uncle of Michael and Liam, also great-uncle to his adored Ellie and father to Paul, Christine and Martin. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, High Etherley on Monday, May 15 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BATES - Brenda, aged 70 years, of Butterknowle on May 9, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, loving partner and best friend of Jack, much loved mam of Sharon, precious grandma to Molly, mother-in-law of Kevin, dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt and loved by Heather, John and family. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Wednesday, May 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ or given in Church for St. John's Church Funds.
BECKWITH - May 6, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Vera, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late George and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, May 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Darlington Samaritans.
BELFORD - Doreen Belford, peacefully at home on May 5, aged 68 years, deeply mourned by loving husband Jimmy, sons Colin and Neil, daughter-in-law Lynn, special friend Daniel and granddaughter Ellie. Service and cremation on Friday May 12 at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Ova The Rainbow Group at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
BELL - May 5, in hospital, of Ted Fletcher Court, Darlington. Frank, aged 83 years, dear brother of Gwen and will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BRASS - On May 8, peacefully at home, North End, Durham. John, aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of Nicky. Friends please meet for service and committal at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Tuesday, May 16 at 11.00 a.m. and afterwards all welcome to The Garden House. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, care of Stuart Wright Funeral Services, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
BROWN - May 10, suddenly at Appleton Close, Darlington. Gordon aged 60 years, beloved partner of Joan, dearly loved grandad of Liam and James, also sadly missed by Gemma, Lee, Win and Mark. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in The Church of St. James The Great at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
BUSSEY - Peacefully at home on May 8, of Valley View, Ushaw Moor. Jean Lloyd (nee Hayward), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Donald Macnay, very dear mother of Janis and Karen, mother-in-law to Robert, a very much loved nannie to Gareth, Alexis, Karensa, Gavin, Dariel, Marcus, Dominic and Karis and a great-grandma to Aaron, Daniel and Cohen. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Thursday, May 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
BUTTERS - May 7, of Tow Law. Jessie (nee Hillery), aged 93 years, devoted wife of the late Lyal, a much loved and loving aunty and great-aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
CADMAN - May 6 (peacefully in her sleep), of St. Pauls Gardens, Spennymoor. Hannah, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, a much loved mam of Les and mother-in-law of Sylvia, also a dear nana, great-nana and sister. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church on Thursday at 1.15 p.m. for a service followed by cremation at Durham.
CANAVAN - May 9 (peacefully, with her daughters by her side), of Langley Moor. Margaret Hannah (Peggy), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late John Robert and cherished mam of Stella and Ann. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Wednesday, May 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery.
CHALLENGER - May 10 (suddenly, in hospital), of 31 Park Lane, Middleham (formerly of The Coore Arms, Scruton and The Kings Arms, Redmire). Ian, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Caroline (Carla), dearly loved father of John and Julie, father-in-law of Kirsti and Shane, much loved grandad of Jordan and Thea and a very dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Middleham Methodist Chapel on Thursday, May 18 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family committal. Donations if desired in lieu of flowers for the Macmillan Nurse Fund (Plate in Chapel). Friends please meet at the Chapel.
