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LANCASTER - Jean (nee Foster), formerly of Chilton. Much loved wife of Alan, dear sister to Ann, Joan and Margaret. Service at Newcastle Crematorium 10.45 a.m. on Friday, afterwards memorial service at Hexham Kingdom Hall at 12.30 p.m.
LEAF - On October 16, peacefully in hospital, of Kirby Knowle. Howard William, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Sally (Joan), loving father of David and the late Susie and a dearest grandad to Matthew. Funeral service to take place in St. Wilfrid's Church, Kirby Knowle 11.00 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, followed by interment.
LEE - October 15 (suddenly, at home). Brian, aged 71 years, of Richardson Walk, Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved dad of David and Elizabeth, a dear father-in-law of Frances, also a loving grandad of Cymon and Isobelle. Funeral Monday October 23. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to private cremation.
LONGSTAFF - October 19, of Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor. Alf Longstaff M.M., aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Alice, a dearly loved dad of Rosemary, Margaret and Rita, loving father-in-law, a much loved grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother of Fred and Bill. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Thursday for service at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at church for the 'MARA Unit Fund'.
LOWSON - Rex M.B.E., aged 75 years, of Lartington, Honorary Lay Canon Emeriti of Ripon Cathedral, died peacefully on October 16 at the Richardson Hospital after a short illness. A much loved and highly respected member of the community, remembered especially for his devotion to the church and the care of the terminally ill. To be received into St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Monday, October 23 at 4.00 p.m. Funeral service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Tuesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, St. Teresa's Hospice and Church Funds.
LOWSON - Rex M.B.E., aged 75 years, of Lartington, Honorary Lay Canon Emeriti of Ripon Cathedral, died peacefully on October 16 at the Richardson Hospital after a short illness. A much loved and highly respected member of the community, remembered especially for his devotion to the church and the care of the terminally ill. To be received into St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Monday, October 23 at 4.00 p.m. Funeral service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Tuesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, St. Teresa's Hospice and Church Funds.
MACHELL - Peacefully on October 12, of Durham City. Moira, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Colin, loving mother of Lynne, Peter and Neville, a dear grandma to Christopher, James, Dan and Sam and a much loved sister of Brian. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Saturday, October 21 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards.
MAFHAM - Ada October 12, aged 97 years. Dearly loved mother of Kenneth Mafham. Friends invited to Northlands Methodist Chapel, North Road, Darlington for memorial prayers, 10.30 a.m., Sunday, October 22.
MALCOLM - Eveline (Eve), aged 82 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on October 14. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Sheena and Elaine and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, October 20 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Anne's Church Funds.
MANGNALL - Arthur, aged 91 years, of Lile Close, Richmond, peacefully in hospital on October 17. Beloved husband of the late Hilda, much loved dad of Christine, dear father-in-law of David and a loving grandad to Joanne and Andrew. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 25 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
MAULE - October 11 (in hospital), of Danby Lodge, Darlington (formerly of Wynyard). Margaret Catherine, previously Wilson, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Kyle, loving mother of Ken, Johan and John, dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
McNULTY - October 19, (suddenly, at home), of Coleridge Gardens, Darlington. Arthur, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, loving dad of Peter, David, Allan, Patricia and Paul, also much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday October 25. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery, Darlington.
MEADS - October 16, of West Auckland. Sylvia, aged 67 years, beloved wife of the late Albert (Sonny), devoted mum of Tommy, David, Ronnie and Janine, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19.
MIDDLEBROOK - On October 16, suddenly in hospital, of Durham. Reverend Bryan, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Dulcie, a loving dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Tuesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon, private cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society or All Saints' P.C.C. or St. Cuthbert's P.C.C., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
MORLAND - October 18 (suddenly), of Shildon. Joe, aged 65 years, loving husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad of Steven, dear father-in-law of Alison, devoted grandad of Liv, Rayth, Kurt and Jamie, also a dearest brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, October 24 at 9.45 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
MORRIS - Brian Arthur (formerly of Tudhoe), October 13, suddenly in Folkestone. Beloved husband of Barbara and dearly loved brother of Bill, Peter, Barbara, Linda and Joyce. A very sad loss to our family.
NIXON - Died October 17, in hospital, of Gilesgate. Bill, aged 85 years, husband of the late Betty, loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 25 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to S.S.A.F.A. or Butchers and Rovers, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
OWEN - October 12 (late of Rumby Hill Lane, Crook). Constance May (nee Jewell), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late John and a very dear friend. Friends please meet for service in the Salvation Army Citadel, Crook on Wednesday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
PARK - Joan Winifred On October 18, suddenly at home. Joan (nee Brignall), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mother of Terry, Graeme and Gillian, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and grandma Brandy. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool at 11.40 a.m. All friends and neighbours kindly invited, please meet at crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, c/o Hartlepool and District Hospice, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool. All enquiries to Mason and Gerald Martin Funeral Directors. Tel. (01429) 862021. Re-united with Dad
POTTER - October 12 (suddenly), of Greenfields Road, Bishop Auckland. Adelaide (nee Hymer), aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Neville, a devoted mam of Yvette, Dianne, Glenda and Adele, also a much loved mother-in-law, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, nana, great-nana and auntie, also best friend to Betty. Cremation Tuesday, October 17 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.45 p.m. for a service in Woodhouse Close Church at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
