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BOWE - December 21, peacefully in hospital, of Thirsk. Joseph Douglas (Dougie), aged 82 years, a dearly loved husband of Dorothy, a loving dad of Suzanne, Stuart, Julia and Nigel, a much loved grandad and a dear brother of Joyce. Would friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Thursday, December 28 at 11.30 a.m.
BRANSDEN - Durham Rita, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home on December 24, a loving mother and grand mother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 3 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
BROOKES - On December 17, suddenly but peacefully, of Langley Moor, formerly of Washington. Barry, aged 57 years, dearly loved father of Christopher, Ben and Toby, loving father-in-law to Kymm and Kimberley, a much loved brother to Sandra and Alan, a loving uncle to Mark, Simon and Traci, a cherished grandad to Sarah Jayne, also former partner of Christine and Martin. Funeral service was held at Birtley Crematorium on Thursday, December 21. All enquiries to Charles Embleton Funeral Services. Tel. (0191) 4164363.
BROWN - Alfred Foster (Alf) December 24 (peace fully), at Alba Rose Residential Home, Pickering, aged 92 years. (late of Kirkbymoorside and Farndale). Beloved husband of the late Martha, loving father of Dorothy, Mary and Eleanor, a dear father-in-law and much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Fandale on Saturday December 30 at 1.00 p.m.
BROWN - December 25 (peacefully after a long illness), of Durham Road, Bishop Auckland. Heather (nee Sherrington), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved mother of Angela and Graham, also a dear mother-in-law of Geoff and Rachel. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 4 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium in a collection plate for The Butterwick Hospice.
BUCK - William (Billy) In hospital on December 26, of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. William, aged 82 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Peggy, a much loved dad of Ann and Ray, treasured grandad of Stephen and Susan, David and Julie and great-grandad of Nate and also a beloved friend to many. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 4. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Bus provided from Roseberry Crescent, everyone welcome. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BUNKER - December 20, at St. George's Hall, Middleton St. George. Carol Louise Valerie, aged 94 years, loving sister and much loved auntie and great-aunt. Funeral Tuesday, January 2. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
BURRELL - Angela, formerly of Lowfoxton Farm, Crathorne, died in hospital on December 17. Dearly loved wife of David, mother of Gabrielle and Virginia. Requiem Mass has taken place at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Crathorne on Thursday, December 28, followed by private family cremation. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson's Disease Society.
BUTLER - December 27 (peacefully at home), of Hartley Terrace, Spennymoor. Flo (nee Guy), aged 85 years, a dearly loved mam of Andrew, Stephen, Rose, Brenda and the late Richie, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving son's residence, 16 Tees Crescent, Friday for a service in Clarence Street I.M. Chapel, Spennymoor at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CALVERT - December 27, at home after a long illness patiently borne. Cyril David (Dave), aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Valerie, loving dad of Christine and a dear grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday January 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA. The family wish to thank the District Nurses and staff of St. Teresa's Hospice.
CALVERT - Edith (nee Jefferson) of Sedgefield. Aged 76 years. Died suddenly while visiting family in Paphos, Cyprus on December 23. Beloved wife of the late Joe, mum of Janice and Geoff and grandma of Helen, Mark and Shankly. Will be sadly missed by her family and friends both in Cyprus and Sedgefield. Edith will be laid to rest in a beautiful small cemetery close to Janice's home overlooking Paphos at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday December 30. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Sedgefield, yet to be arranged.
CANT - December 28 (peacefully in Tenlands), formerly of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Florence, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Nicholas, a dearly loved mother of Bob, Malcolm and Gordon, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving son's residence 24 High Croft, Middlestone Moor, Wednesday for a service in Clarence Street I.M. Chapel at 11.30 a.m., followed in interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
CARTWRIGHT - December 24, of Blackthorne Close, Brandon, (late of Hamilton Row and Waterhouses). George Roland (Ron), aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Lynn, loving father of Lisa and Tracy, dear father-in-law of Michael, dearly loved son of Christine and the late Donald, also a loving brother of William and Elizabeth. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 4, at 9.00 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Red Oak, Brandon.
CHAPMAN - Gilbert Edwin, aged 66 years, of Darlington, died suddenly on December 18. Dearly loved husband of Barbara (nee Coatsworth), much loved dad of Ian, dearest father-in-law to Zoe, loving grandpa to James and Carrie and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton on Thursday, December 28 at 10.30 a.m., followed by 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 British Heart Foundation.
CHATHAM - December 28, after a short illness. Malcolm Thomas, aged 65 years, of Crook. Devoted husband of Liz, father of Ian and Julie and a much loved grandad. Service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
CLAREY - December 23 (peacefully), of Newton Aycliffe, formerly Coundon. Brian, aged 60 years, loving and devoted husband of Susan, dearly loved brother and best friend of Mally and Billy, dearest brother-in-law of Joy and Norma, also a loving and caring uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Thursday, January 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, may be sent to Brotton Village on 01287 660871.
COOK - Peterlee and Castle Eden. Peacefully in hospital on December 26, 2006. John Frederick (Rick), aged 91 years, a devoted husband of the late Elsie, dear father of David and Brian, father-in-law of Lynne, also devoted grandfather of Daniel, Carolyn and William. Will friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Thursday, January 4 at 11.00 a.m., and all will be welcome to follow on to the cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations to Holy Trinity Church, a collection plate will be provided at the church. All enquiries to Manor House Funerals of Springwell, Sunderland, Tel (0191) 5226222. Sadly missed
CRAIG - Sheila (nee Conway), formerly of Darlington. On December 26, aged 81 years, suddenly but peacefully at home, much loved wife of the late Dennis, mother and grandmother. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Friday, January 5 at 2.40 p.m. at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Family flowers only. Donations for the British Heart Foundation, c/o A.W. Lymn Funeral Directors, Rutland House, Melton Road, Nottingham, NG2 6EP.
CURTIS - Martin Alan Formerly of Reeth Post Office. Died suddenly in Cottingham, aged 59 years. A loved husband, son and brother. Funeral at Haltenprice Cremator ium, Cottingham at 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday January 3. Family flowers only. Donations to The Parkinson Disease Society c/o, Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Nr. Richmond. DL11 6HL.
DAWSON - December 18, peacefully at St. George's Hall, surrounded by his family, formerly of Oaklands Farm, Middleton St. George. Dave, aged 72 years, sadly missed by Myrtle, Janet and Michael. A funeral service took place yesterday in Yarm Methodist Chapel. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
DAWSON - On December 28, of Woodbine Road, Pity Me, Annie (nee Sowerby). Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 4 at 8.30 a.m.
