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DURBRIDGE - November 7, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Hurworth Place. George Raymond in his 90th year, beloved husband of the late Peggy, much loved brother of Mona, Wilf and the late Desmond and dear uncle. Funeral Tuesday. Family and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the staff of St. George's Hall Nursing Home and staff at Ward 52, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
EVANS - Jean (nee Lydiatt) On November 7, in York Hospital, aged 70 years, of Dunnington, York, formerly of Durham. Beloved wife of the late Barrie and a dear sister of Marjorie, David and Peter. A dear sister-in-law of David and Eileen and a loving aunt of Andrew and Steven and a good friend to those who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham on Wednesday, November 15 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the South Road Cemetery, Durham. Flowers may be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Moor Cottage, Front Street, Sherburn Hill, Durham, DH6 1PA. Tel. (0191) 5269343.
FARLOW - Agnes, aged 84 years, of Skeeby, sadly passed away on November 2 at the Friary Hospital, Richmond. A much loved mum to son Lawrence, and daughter-in-law Kath, much loved nan and great-nan in Gloucester and Australia, she will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, November 9 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital.
FORSTER - (nee Tray), of Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Coundon). Esther (Etty), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mam of Mary, Joe, Joan and Terry, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church for Requiem Mass on Monday November 13, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
FORSTER - November 3, suddenly but peacefully at home in Sowerby, Thirsk. Ken, beloved husband of Thelma, much loved by sons Michael and David and daughter-in-law Jan, grandchildren Rebecca, Emma, Laura, Amie and Sam and his many friends. A service at Harrogate Crematorium, Friday, November 10 at 11.00 a.m., and afterwards at Oswald's. Donations if desired for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
FRANKS - November 3, peacefully at Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill. Doreen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mam of Ernest, dearest mother-in-law of Jackie, loving grandma of Andrew and Sarah and great-grandma of Freya. Would friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Thursday, November 9 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
FREER - November 3, suddenly, of Tom Raine Court, Darlington. Stephen Michael, aged 54 years, dearly loved father of John and Jayne, loving grandad of Jessica and sadly missed by Sandra. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
FULBROOK - Newton Aycliffe November 6, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Charles Edward, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Greta, much loved dad of John and the late Julie, dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Tuesday, November 14. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery. Family flowers only please. A plate will be provided in church for donations in lieu, in aid of St. Clare's.
GARFOOT - November 5, of Shildon. Raymond, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, devoted dad of John and Angela, dear father-in-law to Julie and John, much loved and loving grandad of Andrew, David, Catherine and Richard, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, followed by cremation at Durham.
GARRAGHAN - November 7, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty, nee McCann), aged 77 years, of Peterlee, formerly of Trimdon. Loving wife of Frank, much loved mother of Tony, Patrick, Terry, Michael and David, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved nana, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Requiem Mass Saturday, November 11 at Our Lady of the Rosary, Peterlee at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Peterlee Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Stroke Association, 17 Marquis Court, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0RU.
GAYLES - October 31, peacefully at Middleton Hall Nursing Home, of Middleton St. George. Fred (Charlie), aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Beatrice and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Thursday, November 9. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington.
GLAISTER - Terry November 6, (suddenly), aged 33 years, of Market Crescent, Wingate. A darling husband of Helen, also a devoted grandson, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle and friend to many. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Wingate church yard. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church.
GLAISTER - Terry Thanks for all the great memories and laughs mate. Will be sadly missed. Gary, Deborah and family.
GRADON - November 2, (peace fully), at Ruskin Crescent, Thornley, (late of Ludworth). Joseph Carr, aged 79 years. A dearly loved brother, dearest brother-in-law and a much loved uncle. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.
GROVES - November 8, (suddenly, in hospital), of York Hill Crescent, Spennymoor. Margaret, (nee Tupling), aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Vic, a much loved mam of Valerie, Mary, Susan, Vicki, Melvyn and Linda, also a loving mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and sister. Would friends please meet at St. David's Church, Tudhoe on Wednesday November 15, at 9.50 a.m. for service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Will be missed.
HAIG - November 7, of High Street, Willington. Keith, aged 64 years. Beloved son of the late Winifred, also a dear nephew and friend. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday November 15, at 11.30 a.m.
HEBDON - Newton Aycliffe November 5, suddenly at home. Ray, aged 73 years, sadly missed by his partner Margaret and son Daniel and all who knew him. Funeral Friday, November 10. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
HICKS - November 9, peacefully. Marie, aged 85 years, of Wingate, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Linda, dear mother-in-law of Philip, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 15 at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel.
HICKS - On November 8, peacefully in hospital, following a short illness. Kenneth, aged 77 years, loving husband of Irene, devoted dad of Anthony, father-in-law of Susan and a proud grandad of Adam. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service on Tuesday, November 14 at Pittington Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HILLS - Doreen, of Gainford, aged 63 years. Passed away peacefully at home on November 3. A loving wife to Mike, a much loved mam of Michael, Craig and Debbie, mother-in-law to Ali, nana to Daniel, Rebecca and Chloe, also dear sister-in-law of Margaret. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 13 at 1.15 p.m. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium to the R.S.P.C.A.
