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BARRON - November 7 (peacefully, at home), of Villa Street, Spennymoor. Audrey, aged 59 years. Dearly loved wife of David, a much loved mam of Alison, Robert, Yvonne and Beverley, also a loving mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and sister. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, at 12.40 p.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BATES - November 4 (suddenly at home), of Eldon Bank. Denis, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, a devoted father of Philip, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Tuesday, November 14 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 11.50 a.m. for a service in The Valley Methodist Chapel, Coundon Grange at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at chapel. Floral tributes will be welcome but sheaf form would be preferred. Refreshments will be provided at the B.R. Sportsfield, Shildon after the funeral.
BAYLES - November 9, peacefully in hospital, of Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning. Eva, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Billy, much loved mother of Barrie and Marie, mother-in-law of Shirley and Steve, treasured grandma of Stewart, Stephen, Laura, Jamie and Kelly. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, November 14 at 10.50 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Quebec at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Langley Park Cemetery. Bus provided from residence. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation may be given in envelopes after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Dreadnought afterwards.
BLACKWELL - November 1, formerly of Grove Road, Tow Law. Mabel (nee Best), aged 97 years, a dear sister to the late William and Maurice. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
BLADES - Stuart William November 5, died peacefully as he lived, with outstanding bravery, dignity and hope, surrounded by the love of his family after a very courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Devoted husband to the late Margaret and loving father to Rebecca and Daniel. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Monday, November 13 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left at church for the M.S. Society and St. Mary's Church.
BLAKEBOROUGH - Richard (Dick) Aged 92 years. Died October 24. Funeral took place in Plymouth, November 2. R.I.P.
BOURKE - November 6, peacefully in hospital. Bill, aged 86 years, of The Lawns, late of Galloway, Darlington. A loved husband of the late Betty, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, November 14. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, followed by burial in the East Cemetery, Darlington.
BOWES - November 7, of West Farm, Old Stillington. William, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Hilda, dear father of Christine and Colin and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Bishopton at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK or Park Lane Surgery, Stillington, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CARTER - On November 4 (peacefully), of Colburn. Arthur Varley, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Lavinia (Vinnie), a much loved dad of Martin and Jean, a loving and devoted grandad of Andrew and Emma, also a dear brother of Winnie. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday, November 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Maple Lodge Residents Fund, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
CARVEY - Delia Died peacefully on November 4, in St. Teresa's Hospice, after a courageous fight, borne with amazing strength. Cherished daughter of Charles and Doris, sister of David, sister-in-law of Mary, aunt of Naomi and friend of many. Funeral Monday, November 13. A celebration of Delia's life will be held in St. Mary's Parish Church, Eryholme at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be much appreciated in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999 or a plate will be provided in church. 'Dark clothing not obligatory.'
CHALLIS - November 3 (peacefully at Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland), of Wood Square, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Escomb). Ken, aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved dad of Malcolm, Sandra and Christopher, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Interment Tuesday, November 14 in West Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 9.45 a.m. for a service in the Saxon Church, Escomb at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
CLAREY - November 5 (peace fully), in Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, after a long illness patiently borne. George, aged 78 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Joan, a dearly loved brother of Kenneth and a dear brother-in-law of Joan, also a dear uncle. Interment Wednesday November 15, in St. Joseph's R.C. church yard, Coundon following a service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church.
CLARK - November 6 (suddenly, at home). Ken, aged 85 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A much loved husband of the late Doris, a dearly loved dad of Brian, Helen and Gillian, a treasured grandpa of Katy, David, Ellie, Daniel and Megan, also best friend of Skipper. Funeral Thursday November 16. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
COCKERILL - Lucie On November 3, in York District Hospital after a short illness. Lucie, aged 89 years, of Northallerton (formerly of Middlesbrough). Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Dearly loved mum of Olwyn, Christine and the late Pauline, also a dear mother-in-law, nan-na and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Friday, November 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request.
COLES - November 3, suddenly, of Darlington. Agnes (Aggie), aged 82 years, loving wife of the late George and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt. Funeral Monday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
COLLIN - November 3 (suddenly, in hospital). Joan, aged 70 years. A much loved wife of Eric, a dearest mum of Ann and Shirley, mother-in-law of Mark and Ian and a loving gran to Katie and David. Funeral to take place Monday November 13. Would family and friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at All Saint's Church, Manfield prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please.
CONNELLY - November 2, suddenly but peacefully. Tom, aged 79 years, of Crook, dearly loved husband and best friend of Dorothy, treasured dad of Anne and Catherine, respected father-in-law to Paul and Alan, much loved and loving granda of Helen, Rachael, Michael and Rebecca, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations may, if desired, be given to the family or left in church for the Derwentside Carers. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
CONVERY - Matthew November 7, in hospital, with humour and courage. Matt, of Chapel Court, Sherburn (late of Thornley), beloved husband of Jean, loving dad of Mark and Claire and dear grandad to Erin and Bryn. Service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn on Monday, November 13 at 2.10 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the R.N.L.I.
CURTIS-HAIGH - Peacefully in Oak Lodge Care Home on November 5. Joyce Helena, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mum of Derek and Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law of Sheila and Colin and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Monday, November 13. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for 'Oak Lodge Residents Fund', care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
DAWES - On November 1, tragically, of 14 Woodside, Leyburn (formerly of Fleensop, Coverdale). Elizabeth (Libby), aged 16 years, beloved youngest daughter of Brian and Trish Dawes, dearly loved sister of Carolyn, Michelle and Sandra and a very dear sister-in-law, auntie and best friend to Hannah. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, November 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds, Family Bereavement Services and Wensleydale School Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
