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CHARGE - Morland, aged 80 years, of Gainford, suddenly at home on May 9. Beloved husband of Olive, a dear father of Mark, Deborah and John, a much loved father-in-law, also a devoted grandad. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Thursday, May 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Gainford Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please.
CONLON - May 3, of Eldon Lane. Wilf, aged 77 years, a very dear friend to the Kay family and all his friends and colleagues in Eldon Lane. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon Lane at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, followed by cremation at Durham.
COPLEY - May 3, peacefully, at Abigail Lodge, Delves Lane, Consett, formerly of Crook and Cockfield. Renee (Irene, nee Bousfield), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Christine and Gillian and mother-in-law of Robert and Phil, a much loved grandmother of Helen, Freyja, Naomi and Nathan, a dear sister of the late Alfred and Ina and sister-in-law of Belle, also a treasured aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist United Reform Church, Dawson Street, Crook on Friday, May 12 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be left at the Church or given to the family in aid of the Alzheimers Society.
COX - May 11 (peacefully at home), of Carmel Court, Darlington. Denis, aged 67 years, loving husband and very special friend of Marina, dear brother, brother-in-law and much loved uncle. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
COX - Peacefully, in Westmorland General Hospital, on Tuesday, May 9. Evelyn, loving and dearly loved wife of Tom, dear mother of David and mother-in-law of Maureen, devoted and much loved gran and great-gran of Paul, Jan, Aimee and Joe. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Orton on Monday, May 15 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Orton and Tebay Churches and the Alzheimer's Society may be left at the service or sent to Ruxtons Fishwicks Funeral Service, 1 Wildman Street, Kendal. Tel: (01539) 722299.
CURRY - Eva May 8, peacefully in her sleep, at Hallgarth Care Home (late of Orchard House). Eva remembered by John, Alison and grandchildren David and Helen. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday May 11 for service at 3.00 p.m.
DICKINSON - Darlington May 3 (peacefully), at Stanton Hall, late of Knoll Avenue. John, aged 91 years, a dearly loved father of Susan and a dear grandfather of Dominic. Funeral arrangements to be published at a later date. Any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
DOBINSON - May 4, of Crook. Dennis, aged 62 years, loving husband of Winifred, dearest son of Edith and the late Joseph, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Friday, May 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in church for the Haematology Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital. R.I.P.
DOBLE - Geoffrey May 5, unexpectedly in hospital, after a long illness courageously fought. Geoff (former WO2 First Green Howards), aged 59 years, of Northallerton, beloved husband and soulmate of Ann, devoted dad of Martin and Leeanne and dear father-in-law of Tanja and Richard, "opa" to Justin and Julie-Ann and treasured granda of Max and Arlo. Our lives will be so empty without you Geoff. Funeral service on Monday, May 15 to be held at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations may be given in lieu if wished to Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust, Lung Research and sent to Professor Corris' Secretary, Freeman Hospital, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN. Would family and friends please meet at the Crematorium. All welcome for refreshments following the service.
ELLIS - Julia Veronica, at home in Aiskew, with loving husband Jack and loving son Anthony by her side, after a brave fight but with great dignity. Born May 6, 1935 and departed this life on May 6, 2006, born Co. Roscommon, Eire. Service at St. Mary and St. Joseph's R.C. Church Aiskew on Tuesday, May 16 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Mary and St. Joseph's Parish Church and St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.
ELTRINGHAM - Craig A loss so great, a shock severe, to part with one we hold so dear. Though great the loss we'll not complain, but trust in Christ to meet again. Love you always, Grandma Pearson.
ELTRINGHAM - Suddenly on May 6, of Newhouse Avenue, Esh Winning. Craig, aged 21 years, dearly loved son of Brian and the late Anne, much loved brother of Brian and David and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Friday, May 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Huntingdon's Society.
EVERETT - Joan (nee Morgan), died peacefully at home on May 4, 2006, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Douglas, much loved mother of John, Peter and David, adored by her three daughters-in-law and her eight grandchildren. Service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale, North Yorkshire at 11.30 a.m. Monday, May 15. No flowers. Donations if wished to Cancer Research U.K.
FEATHERSTONE - (nee Hunter) May 8, peacefully at Bethany House Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Darlington. Eleanor, aged 99 years, beloved mother of the late Pat, much loved nana of Susan and Michael, Bob and Debbie, also a dear mother-in-law of Tony, cherished great-nana of Darren, Shelley, Curt and Cloe and great-great-nana of Sophie and a dear aunt to David. Funeral service on Wednesday, May 17. Will friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington 10.30 a.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
FITCHES - Catherine (Katy, nee Hutton) May 10, after a short illness, of Neptune Way, Easington Colliery. Katy, aged 84 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Charlie, loving mother of Pat, Bill, Tom, Kathryn and Norman, a dear mother-in-law and also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium Thursday, May 18. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
FLETCHER - On May 4, 2006, suddenly at home, in Croft. Doreen, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ron Fletcher, much loved and missed by family and friends. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Cancer Relief c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
FRASER - Harriet, aged 97 years, peacefully on May 6, of Southchurch Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Staindrop. Beloved wife of the late Jock Fraser, much loved mam of Jean, Ann and Marie and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 12 at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for The British Heart Foundation.
FREELOVE - On May 4, peacefully in hospital. Edith, aged 98 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 10 at 1.00 p.m.
FRYER - Dora May 8, suddenly, at Victoria House Care Home, Stockton. Dora (nee Bainbridge), aged 85 years (formerly of Roseworth Estate and Fishburn). Dearly loved wife of the late Denis, dearest mother of Dora and the late Denis and David, also a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Service in St. Chad's Church, Roseworth Friday, May 12 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Enquiries and floral tributes to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton Tel: (01642) 611716.
GASH - May 6, of Bishop Auckland. Joseph (Joe), aged 81 years, formerly of Witton Park. Beloved husband of the late Meg, devoted dad of Alan, dear father-in-law to Ann, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his son's residence at 12.40 p.m. on Friday, May 12 for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.