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BRADFORD - October 9, at Belmont Grange Nursing Home, late of Coundon Gate, Bishop Auckland. Vera (nee Gibbon), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Alex, devoted and dearly loved mother of Robert, dearest mother-in-law of Margaret, also a loving and cherished gran of Graeme and Andrew. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 18 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Mr. R. Bradford for Cancer Research.
BRADLEY - Richard Kenneth (known as Dick or Brad) on October 5, 2006. Private cremation. No flowers. Donations please at his request to the Chief Executive, Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6PU.
BRASS - October 12, (suddenly, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Kenneth (Kenny), aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, loving dad of Linda, Ann, Christine and Sandra, a much loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda, also a sadly missed brother and brother-in-law. The funeral service will take place on Thursday October 19, 1.30 p.m. at The Baptist Church, Ferryhill, prior to a private interment. No dark clothing and family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, The MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital, (plate at church).
BRENNAN - October 8, of North Bitchburn. Kathleen Mary Ann, beloved daughter of the late Agnes and Hugh, devoted sister of Hugh, Florence, Jean and the late Irene, also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left for Animal Charities and the Air Ambulance on the plates provided in church.
BRYDON - Fred (Penistone) formerly of The Rose and Crown, Tow Law. Died Monday October 9, 2006, aged 86 years, after a short illness. Enquiries to, Dyson Funeral Service. Tel: (01226) 762481.
BURTON - October 6 (in hospital), of King William Court, Spennymoor. Emma (nee Durkin), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tommy), a dearly loved mam of Joan and Tony, a much loved grandma of John and Christopher and a very dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Bus provided, leaving King William Court 9.40 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'British Heart Foundation', c/o Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6NP.
CARTER - October 7 (peacefully). Charles, aged 88 years, of North Park Care Home, (late of Caladonian Way, Darlington). A devoted husband of Gladys, will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral Monday October 16. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
CLIFFE - Sheila (nee Hunter), of Yarm Road, passed away peacefully at home on October 7. Loving mother of Shaun and Vincent, sister to Susan, mother-in-law to Carolyn, sister-in-law to Barry, also a loving grandmother. Would friends and family please meet for a church service at St. William's Church, Albert Hill on Thursday, October 12 at 11.00 a.m. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
COLLINSON - Peacefully in hospital on October 7, of Birch Place, Esh Winning. Robert (Bob), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Beryl, Christine and Anthony, father-in-law of Dermot, George and Kath, devoted grandad of Joanne, Michelle, Marie-Claire, Nicola, Leanne and Adam and great-grandad to Alexandra. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' Church on Thursday, October 12 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for Sunderland and Durham Renal Units. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
COOK - Joseph Suddenly, at home on October 6, 2006, aged 91 years. Loving husband of the late Martha Elizabeth Mary (Cis, nee Souter). A much loved uncle who will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, all relations and friends. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter and St. Paul's Parish Church, Stokesley on Monday October 16, at 2.00 p.m. Would friends kindly meet at church.
COOPER - October 6, peacefully after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity at St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington (of Newton Aycliffe). Graeme (Coops), aged 41 years, beloved son of George and Gill, a loving brother of Clive, brother-in-law of Grace, dear uncle of David and Claire and great-uncle of Jackson and Ellie. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, October 13. Would friends please meet for service 1.45 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington.
CRONE - October 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Joseph (Joe), aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, devoted dad of Debra, Jacqueline, Les and Dave, loving granda of Ben and Sam, great-granda of Lewis and step-granda of Garry, David, Michelle, Lynn, Melissa and Phillip. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 16, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please with Donations kindly accepted in lieu for, The British Heart Foundation.
CRONE - October 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Joseph (Joe), aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, devoted dad of Debra, Jacqueline, Les and Dave, loving granda of Ben and Sam, great-granda of Lewis and step-granda of Garry, David, Michelle, Lynn, Melissa and Phillip. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 16, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please with Donations kindly accepted in lieu for, The British Heart Foundation.
CROZIER - Dennis October 4, peacefully in the University Hospital of Hartlepool. Dennis, aged 71 years, dearly beloved husband of Helen, loved dad of Alan, John and Colin. Funeral service to be held on Thursday at 1.20 p.m. in Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool.
CULLEN - Peter A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, South Church. Afterwards a celebration of his life at the Station Hotel, Bishop Auckland.
DANIELS - October 9 (peacefully, at home). Jim, aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved husband of the late Edna, dad of Tony and Terry, father-in-law of Judy and the late Carol, grandad of Tina, Gary and Michael, also great-grandad of Reece. Funeral Wednesday October 18. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
DIXON - October 11, of Oversteads, Ushaw Moor (formerly of Ushaw College Farm). Cuthbert, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Joy, loving father of Wynne, a dear grandad of Andrew, Lauren, Naomi, great-grandad of Katie and Finlay and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Tuesday, October 17 at 10.00 a.m., private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.
DOBSON - October 8, (peacefully at home). Michael Ernest, aged 52 years of Ampleforth. Beloved husband of Catherine, dearly loved father of Rachael and Sarah. Funeral service at St. Hilda's Church, Ampleforth, Saturday October 14, 11.00 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to The Easingwold Renal Unit and Marie Curie, a plate will be provided in church.
DOUGLAS - October 11 (peacefully, in hospital). Elsie, (nee Riddick), aged 76 years, of Thornley. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Carole and Roger, dear mother-in-law of Terry and Linda, much loved nana of Sara, Neil, Michelle, James and Michael, also great-grandmother of Rebecca. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday October 18 at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends invited please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research, 114 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough.
DUFFY - October 9, suddenly, of Relley Garth, Langley Moor, late of Frederick Street North, Meadowfield. Sarah Elizabeth (Betty, nee Murray), aged 93 years, much loved mother of James and aunt of Dorothy, Eileen, Audrey, Sandra and Michael. Would friends please meet for service in the Murray I.M. Church, Brandon on Tuesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment Meadowfield Cemetery.
