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CARPENTER - October 15 (suddenly in hospital), of George Short Close, Darlington. Peter (Pete), much loved brother to Pauline and also a proud father. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Darlington Society for The Blind, 80 Surtees Street, Darlington.
CHAPMAN - On October 15, in hospital, after an illness fought with great courage, of Thrintoft. Keith, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, loving father of Grant and Lloyd, a dearest father-in-law and grandad, a very dear son of Dora and son-in-law of Frances. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 19 at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Palliative Care Unit at the Rutson Hospital.
CHAYTOR - On October 17, peacefully in Westcott Nursing Home, of Trimdon Village. William, aged 82 years, a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, October 24 at 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
CHURCHILL - Nora (nee Kelly) On October 16, of Hazel Crescent, Easington Colliery. Nora, aged 69 years, dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mam of Alyson and Andrea, dear mother-in-law and also a cherished gran of Sarah, Kellie and Anthony. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Friday, October 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
CLOSE - Lance Suddenly on October 14, of Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery. Lance, aged 65 years, dearly beloved husband of Joy, much loved father of Paul and Gail, dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
COLLIN - Maurice, aged 75 years, of Skeeby, peacefully in hospital on October 18. Dearly loved husband of Rosalie and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service in St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Thursday, October 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by burial in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to be shared between the Spinal Unit, James Cook Hospital and St. Agatha's Church Funds.
COWANS - October 14, (peacefully, in hospital), of Clarence Court, Spennymoor. Margaret, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late James, dearly loved mother of Leonard, Donald, Keith and the late Martin, much loved mother-in-law of Jean and the late Jacqueline, loving sister of Alice and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grand mother. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday October 20, at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Cross Keys, Bishop Middleham.
CRAGGILL - October 12, (peacefully), in St Teresa's Hospice. Douglas (Dougie), aged 78 years, of Heighington. Dearly loved husband of Jessie, much loved dad of Elspeth, Robin and Vicki, father-in-law and friend to Steve, Mary and Michael and dear papa to Chelsie and Maisie, also will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Margaret and her family. Funeral Thursday October 19. Friends please meet for service in St.. Michael's Church, Heighington at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to North East Kidney Patient's Association, c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
DARBY - On October 19, peacefully in Ridgeway Nursing Home, of Station Town. Wilhelmina (Mitzi, nee Schneider), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Barbara-Ann, dear mother-in-law of Paul, much loved grandma of Barbara-Ann and Claire. Cortege leaving daughter's residence on Wednesday, October 25 at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Francis Church, Hutton Henry at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
DECOSEMO - On October 15, peacefully in her sleep. Jean (nee Henderson), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mam of Rosemary and Mark, a dear mother-in-law of Mark and Gill, devoted grandma of Amy, James, Vincent, Harry, Emily and Richard. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church on Friday, October 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
DECOSEMO - On October 15, peacefully in her sleep. Jean (nee Henderson), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mam of Rosemary and Mark, a dear mother-in-law of Mark and Gill, devoted grandma of Amy, James, Vincent, Harry, Emily and Richard. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church today Friday, October 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
DIBBS - October 16, peacefully at St. William's Residential Home, Darlington. Dulcie, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur Henry, dearly loved mother of Marilyn, dear mother-in-law of Les and much loved nana of Claire and Ray. Funeral Tuesday, October 24. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
DIXON - (formerly Freeman) October 17, peacefully at North Park Care Home, Darlington. Ida, aged 96 years, dearly loved mother of Grace, Ruth, Hazel, Robert and Anthony, mother-in-law of Gerald, sadly missed by Laurie, Pat and Muriel, also a much loved grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, October 26. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
DIXON - On October 13, of Darlington. Raymond, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, loving father of Carol, Colin, David and John, also a caring father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral service will take place on Monday, October 23, 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium.
DOUGHTY - October 17 (suddenly), of Pears Terrace, Shildon. Robert, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Violet, dearest dad of Carol, Barry, Joe, Susan and Christine, much loved father-in-law, also a dearest grandfather and great-grandfather. Private service for family to take place at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request.
ELLIOTT - Peacefully in hospital, on October 16, of Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon. Joanna (Nancy, nee Dunn), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Ord Elliott, dearly loved mam of Betty, Joyce and Margaret, a much loved mother-in-law of Edgar, Maxi and the late Bill, also a cherished nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 24 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only.
EMBLETON - September 17. Jason Terry, aged 31 years, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Dearly loved son of John and Ruth, most precious brother of Mandy and family, much loved brother of Kathryn, John, Alison and families. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18.
FLATLEY - October 13, of Oversteads House, Ushaw Moor. Anne, aged 54 years, dearly loved wife of Kevin, dear mother of Christopher and Darren and sadly missed by Carol, a much loved grandmother to Brodie, Kieran, Ethan, Connah, Lennon and George and a dear sister and auntie. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, October 20 at 10.45 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Bus provided. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for University Hospital Ward 6. Friends welcome for refreshments at Oversteads afterwards.
FLETCHER - October 18, after illness bravely borne. Kimberley, aged 24 years, of Bishop Auckland, devoted mam of Alan and the late Jordan, dearly loved daughter of Sharon and David, loving sister of Mark and the late Kelly and Lee, treasured granddaughter of Joyce and Joe, dearest niece of John, Donna and Isabel, also an aunt and cousin. Cortege to leave 15 Boyden Close, St. Helens at 1.20 p.m on Tuesday, October 24, for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
FOREMAN - October 10, peacefully at Bowburn Guardian Care Home. Caroline (Carrie), aged 83 years, of Bowburn. Beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Carole and Allan, much loved nan of Gareth, Sandra and Tom. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 18 at Bowburn Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Bowburn Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Church Funds.
