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AYRE - On October 9, died peacefully at home. Grace (nee Newton), aged 91 years, of Trimdon Village, beloved wife of the late Jack Ayre (D.C.M.), dearly loved mother of Grace, Victor, Glenys, Barbara, Isabelle and the late Jack, also a dearest mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday, October 17 for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please by request.
BAKER - October 11, peacefully, of Brinkburn Road, Darlington. Dennis, aged 70 years, beloved son of the late Robert and Emma, dearly loved brother of Kathleen, Irene, Ron and the late Connie, dear brother-in-law of Arthur and June and a loving uncle. Funeral Friday, October 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BAKER - October 6, peacefully, of Carlton Court, Darlington. Eleanor (Ella), aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mam of Sandra and Barbara, dear mother-in-law of Kevin and Billy, loving granny of Dean, Shelley, Andrea, Rachel, Kelly Ann, Paul and Billie Jean, great-granny of Anna, Connor, Harvey and Nathan and loving aunt of Sharon and Carol. Funeral Monday, October 15. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery.
BAMBROUGH - October 8 (suddenly at home), of Barnfield Road, Spennymoor. Sheila, aged 56 years, dearly loved mam and best friend of Paul and Jill, a very dear mother-in-law of Claire and Wayne, a devoted grandma of Olivia, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and bestest mate. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium tomorrow, Friday, October 12 for a service and committal at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for the families nominated charity.
BAMBROUGH - Sheila Bambrough who will be sadly missed, an amazing woman. Always, Claire xx
BANKS - October 7. Sheila (nee Gallagher), of West Auckland, aged 86 years, much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and big nana. A service will be held in St. Paulinus' R.C. Church, St. Helens at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, October 15, followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
BEAN - October 7, after a long illness, of Cleveland Terrace, Darlington. Michael, aged 53 years, dearly loved son of Reg and the late Iris, much loved brother of Judith and David and a dear uncle. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.
BELL - Doris, aged 85 years, of Butterknowle, peacefully in the Richardson Hospital on October 7. Beloved wife of the late Edward William Bell, much loved mother of Dorothy, Eric and Michael, a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and dearest sister and aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Monday, October 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given for Church Funds.
BELL - October 2, peacefully in hospital, of St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Framwellgate Moor. Jean, aged 79 years, beloved aunt of Malcolm and Trevor, much missed by all her family. Will friends please meet for service at Framwellgate Moor Methodist Church on Thursday, October 11 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, with donations kindly accepted by Diabetes UK, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
BINKS - October 8, of West End Villas, Crook. Patricia (R.S.C.N.), aged 72 years, beloved wife of Peter, a dearly loved mother of Peter and Gordon and a dear mother-in-law of Angela. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, October 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
BLEWITT - Billy Loving brother of Winnie, Teresa, Marie and the late Annie and a loving uncle.
BLEWITT - October 6, in hospital. Billy, aged 73 years, of Baytree Road, Darlington, a much loved dad of Janet, Linda, Pauline and Debra, also a dear grandad and brother. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for a Requiem Mass Service at St. Anne's R.C. Church prior to burial in the North Cemetery.
BOLTON - October 4, peacefully at home, of Bowness Grove, Ferryhill. Sybil Alice, aged 73 years, dearly loved wife of the late George Bolton, a dearly loved mam of Carol, Keith, Susan and Ian, also a much loved mother-in-law, sister, nanna and great-nanna. Cortege leaving residence at 10.20 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10 for service in St. Luke's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery, Spennymoor.
BROUGHTON - October 9, peacefully, of Cherrytree Drive, Langley Park and formerly of Wigston Fields, Leicester. Alan, aged 73 years, much missed by all his family and loved ones. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
BROWN - (nee Sinclair) October 8, peacefully in hospital, of High Green, Darlington. Nancy, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mam of Keith and Gill, mother-in-law of Martin and Sharyn and a loving and loved gran, great-gran and sister. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
BROWN - October 5 (peacefully in Sedgefield Community Hospital). Patricia (Pat), aged 64 years, of Peaseway, Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of Wilf, a much loved mother and grandmother and a dear sister. Funeral Friday, October 12. Would friends please meet at 12.00 noon for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Cancer Research at the crematorium.
BURTON - Peacefully at home on October 9, of The Carrs House, Framwellgate Moor. John Keith, aged 76 years, much loved husband of Sheila, a loving father, father-in-law, grandad and treasured head of the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
BUSH - October 5, (peacefully, after a long illness), in Highfield House, Haswell. Doris, (nee Blanchard), aged 92 years. Devoted wife of Robert, beloved mother of the late Kathleen, sadly missed gran of Allison and Wendy and treasured great-grandma of Jay and Luke. Would friends please meet for service at Saciston Methodist Chapel on Thursday October 11, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Cremator-ium. Family flowers only by request. Donations kindly accepted by Alzheimers Society, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London. SW1P 1PH.
CASEY - On October 9, suddenly in hospital, formerly of Durham City, recently of Ushaw Moor. Anthony, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Violet, stepdad to Ruby and John, grandad of Pat, Peter, Katie and John. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Durham City on Wednesday, October 17 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. All welcome afterwards at The Woodman Inn, Gilesgate.
CLARKE - October 5, at home. Gladys, aged 90 years, of Geneva Drive, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Colin and dearly loved mother of Ann, also a friend to many. Will be sorely missed. Funeral Friday, October 12. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations can be made at the crematorium to Cancer Research.
CLAYTON - October 6, peacefully of Langley Park. Betty, aged 83 years, dear wife of the late Tommy, loving mother of Patricia, much loved granny of Leigh, Marie and Victoria and great-granny to Olivia and Freya, also a dear aunt to Anne and family. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 11.00 a.m.
COATES - Hilda (formerly of Newgate and Park Terrace, Barnard Castle), died peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2007, aged 96 years, in Inverness near her family. Dear wife of the late Reginald Coates (Reg) and a kind, caring and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Jean and family. All her friends and relatives are most welcome to attend a Thanksgiving Service for her life in the United Reformed Church, Barnard Castle, the date to be arranged (probably November).
COCHRANE - Bill William Gordon, aged 84 years, suddenly in hospital on October 4, of Auckland Oval, Darlington. Much loved husband of Ena, dearly loved dad of David, Christine and Margaret, dear father-in-law of Jean, Ronnie and Peter and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, October 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
