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DODD - October 11, suddenly. John Stanley, aged 53 years, of Broomfield Avenue, Northallerton, beloved husband of Hilary, devoted and treasured father of Caroline and Fiona, dearly loved son-in-law, cousin and friend. Friends please meet for a service at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton at 11.30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 23. A cremation at Durham Crematorium will follow at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton. DL7 8LU.
DONOHUE - October 12, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Andrew David, aged 28 years, dearly beloved son of David and Susan, loving fiance of Lisa, loving brother of Lindsay, dear grandson of Edna and the late Jack, also Dorothy and the late Cyril, a devoted uncle to Jacob, Rayanna and Ethan, also a dear nephew. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., on Monday, October 22, followed by cremation at Durham. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in the Aclet Hotel. Forever in our hearts. Gone but not forgotten.
DUNN - (Wheatley Hill) Suddenly on October 11. James (Jim), aged 86 years, devoted husband of Marie, much loved dad of Jim, Marie, Kevin, Karen, Anne, Michael, Stephen and the late Peter, a loving father-in-law, also a loving grandfather and great-grandfather and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Thursday, October 18. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 8.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation or Marie Curie Nurses.
FARRY - Thomas Aged 56 years. Died suddenly in Australia on October 12. Will be sadly missed by family and friends in England.
FAWCETT - On October 10. Peter, aged 79 years, of Darlington. Will friends please meet for service on Thursday, October 18, St. Herbert's Church, Yarm Road, Darlington at 12.30 p.m., prior to a private cremation. Please note change of church.
FERGUSON - October 16 (peacefully), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. George, aged 84 years (former chairman of Sedgefield District Council), beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Hannah, a dearly loved dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Monday for a service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
FILLERY - October 9 (suddenly in hospital), of Thornfield Avenue, Dishforth and Birdforth, former park supervisor at Scania, Thirsk. David, aged 58 years, beloved son of the late Joyce and the late Sid, a loving brother to Barbara, Michael, Keith and Andrew, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, October 22 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
FORTUNE - October 12, peacefully at home, in Ripon, formerly of Catterick. Thomas Storie, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving dad of Janet, a devoted grandad of Mandy and Gina and a great-grandaddy of Harriet, Tom, James, Oliver and Evie. Funeral service to be held at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Monday, October 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Brompton-on-Swale Cemetery.
FOSTER - John Stanley (Stan), aged 92 years, of Bowes, died peacefully in hospital on October 14. Dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved father of June, Trevor and Evelyn and a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Giles' Church, Bowes on Monday, October 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research U.K. (Teesdale Branch) and Bowes Church Funds.
GARWOOD - Dorothy On October 14, peacefully in hospital. Dorothy (nee Garth), aged 81 years, of Bishopton. Dearly loved wife of Harold Godfrey (Jim). Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium Tuesday, October 23 at 2.00 p.m. (St. Bede's Chapel). Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to The Dogs Trust, Hill House Lane, Sadberge, Darlington, DL2 1SL.
GENT - October 14, at Portland House, Willington. Louisa (Louie), aged 89 years, dearly loved by Audrey, Barry, Joan, Jason and Angela. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Monday, October 22 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
GILBERT - October 12, of Blagden Grove, Bishop Auckland. Holborn (Gil), aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joan, also a dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 19 at 3.30 p.m.
GILDAY-CRAKE - On October 16, suddenly at home with her loving family around her. Mary, aged 83 years, of Trimdon, a beloved wife of the late Herbert and the late Ken, a dearly loved mam, much loved nanna of 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Tuesday, October 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if so desired, to Butterwick Hospice, Sedgefield. Rest In Peace. One day I'm going to leave you, it may be late or soon but I don't want you to grieve for me, I'm waiting behind the moon. So look up at night, see me light a light and we'll all be together one day soon. Travel hand in hand to find our promised land and settle down together just behind the moon.
GILDAY-CRAKE - I'm sitting looking out of the window, watching the world go by. Thinking about your life and why you had to die. Your work down here was over, God needed you up there. Even angels need a mother, He picked you because you care. You were the link to our family chain, now it's broken things will never be the same. Broken hearted daughter June. R.I.P.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary I lived in hope, I prayed in vain that God would make you well again. But God decided we must part, I watched you die with a broken heart. All our love forever, ever loving son Shaun and Sandra.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary I love my mum, she was the best, I loved her as much as all the rest. Please God grant me one request, give my mum eternal rest. A loving son Herbie, daughter-in-law Terry and grandchildren.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary If you see my mother, please give her all our love. For she has a heart of gold there, as good as God above. If you see my mother, tell her I'm keeping fine. Tell her that I love her and tell her we will be all together some time. Your loving son Ronnie, Pat and family.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary They say it's a beautiful journey, from the old world to the new, some day we'll make that journey which will lead us to you and when we reach that garden, in which there is no pain, we'll put our arms around you and never part again. Goodnight, God Bless, Rest in Peace Mam, from Maurice, Kath, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary We are trying to be brave mam, but every now and then, we think about what we have lost and the tears begin again. We thought we might keep you, but we had to let you go, how very much we loved you and how we miss you so. Your broken hearted daughter Dinky Dinah, son-in-law Maurice. Love you Mam
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary What will I do without you Mam, now that you're not here. From me being small to me being tall, you were there my mother dear. It seemed as I got older, I just loved you even more. You were a really perfect mam to me, the one that I adored. But I knew you were tired Mam and Dad came down for you. So rest in peace in Heaven now and take my love with you. Your broken hearted daughter Rita and Les.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Mary We never thought of losing you, maybe that was wrong. You always seemed a part of us, that would go on and on. You taught us many things in life that we would have to do. But we never learnt of how to live with the heartache of losing you. Lovingly missed. Colin and Trisha. God Bless you Nanna, love you forever xxx. Rebecca.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Nanna In our hearts you will always stay. Loved and remembered every day. Your loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren Diane, Leslie, Stephen, Kirsty, Lauren, Andrew, Emiley and Leoni.
GILDAY-CRAKE - Nanna Not a bad bone in your body and an enormous heart, privileged to have had you in my life, sad that we had to part, but I know you are always with me, wherever I may be and I will always love you, for eternity. Your loving granddaughter Jeannette.
GRAHAM - October 16 at Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Nellie, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ted, a dear mam of Rosemary and Tina, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving the residence of her daughter, Broomside, Ferryhill at 9.35 a.m., on Tuesday, October 23 for service in St. Luke's Church at 9.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
