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CORNER - Thora, aged 84 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully at Devonshire House, West Auckland on September 25. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mam of Ethel, Marjorie, Kathleen and the late Eva and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Thursday, October 4 at 1.45 p.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 Cancer Research UK and Church Funds.
COWELL - September 27, of Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Edward, aged 77 years, a dearly loved son of the late Edward and Rose Cowell of Spennymoor and a dear brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence of his sister, Church Lane, Ferryhill at 11.45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9 for service in St. Charles' Church, Spennymoor at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
CURLEY - I was proud to have had you for a friend Pat. Miss you Hazel.
CURLEY - Pat, a much loved sister-in-law. Remembered always Harry, Elizabeth and family.
CURLEY - September 28, of Coxhoe, (formerly of Stockton). Pat, (nee Vasey), aged 58 years. Loving wife of John, much loved mother of Bev, Natalie and Graham, loving daughter and sister, adored grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday October 5, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 2.00 p.m. You were our sunshine, you shone everyday, but a part of our world is much darker today. Our hearts now we know will take time to mend because when God took our mam he took our best friend.
DAVISON - On September 30, of Fishburn. Sheila (nee Watson), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John McGreavey (Trevor), a dearly loved mam, a dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving family residence on Friday, October 5 at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield for Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Catholic Care. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
DAVISON - September 28 (suddenly) of Princess Court, Spennymoor. Mabel, aged 85 years, a dearly loved mam of Dorothy and Brian, a much loved grandma of Alison and Kevin, great-grandma of Colin and Natalie, Christopher and Holly and great-great-grandma of Neeve and George. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Rosa Street Friday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
DE CAUX - Margaret September 26, peacefully in hospital. Margaret (Madge), beloved wife of the late Dennis, devoted mother to David and the late Tony and Angela, also a much loved grandmother. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Friday, October 5 at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel: (01740) 621652.
DEIGHTON - September 24, peacefully in his sleep, in Darling-ton. Ernest Arthur, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, dearly loved father of Paul, Marian and Richard, father-in-law of Glenda and Keith, much loved grandad of Tanya and Clare and great-grandad of Nicole, Brogan and Megan, also a dear brother of Gwen. Funeral private.
DIXON - September 28 (peacefully) at Whorlton Grange Residential Home, formerly of Fife Road, Barnard Castle. Margaret, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Eric and much loved mother of Peter and Geoff. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 4 at 10.45 a.m.
ECKLEY - (nee McStravick) September 29, peacefully at Eastbourne Care Home. Margaret, aged 75 years, much loved wife of the late Bill, a much loved mam to Geoff and Sue and a loving nanna to Kelly and Rebecca, also a loving grandma to Oscar and Grace. Margaret will be sadly missed by all. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, October 10 at St. Augustine's R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
ENGLISH - Norman, a loved husband, father and grandfather and a native of Weardale, died October 2, 2007, after a long illness borne with fortitude.
FENTON - Eric Peacefully on October 2, in hospital. Eric, aged 65 years, of Darlington. Beloved son of the late Nancy and Fred, dear cousin of Anne and Neil. Funeral Wednesday, October 10. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
FINLAYSON - October 2, (suddenly), of Dodds Street, Darlington, (formerly of Rockcliffe House). Elaine, (Ellie), aged 54 years, (taxi driver). Will be missed by all. Funeral Tuesday October 9. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery.
FISHER - October 4 (peacefully in Auckland Park) of Grayson Road, Spennymoor. Joseph, aged 87 years, a beloved husband of Beatrice, a dearly loved dad of Colin and Sam and the late Ruth and a much loved grandad of Emma, Imogen and Beatrice. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Wednesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "Alzheimers Society" c/o South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DW.
FOSTER - September 29 (peacefully in hospital), of Middridge, formerly Shildon. Freda (nee Howard), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late James, loving mam of Janet. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 8 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
GATENBY - October 1, peacefully in Leeming Garth, formerly of Bedale. Marjorie, aged 97 years, much loved wife of the late John and mother of John and Susan. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 9 at 10.45 a.m.
GIBSON - Marjorie Pitts On September 29, in Hundens Park Care Home. Marjorie (formerly a Cub Leader of the 26th All Saints' Pack, Blackwell), aged 85 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mum of Michael and John, mother-in-law of Janette and Barbara, adored grandma to Ben. Funeral Monday, October 8. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell, Darlington at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent for Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
GILLIE - September 29, peacefully in hospital, of Darling-ton. Elizabeth, aged 80 years, beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Kathryn and Stephen, mother-in-law of Alan and Marnie, also a much loved nana and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, October 8 at Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
GREENFIELD - September 27, suddenly in hospital, of Norton, Stockton. Anne, aged 60 years, a beloved wife of Ken, a dearest mam of Claire and Paul, a much loved grandma and nana to Emma, Abbie, Daniel, Amy and Gracie, loving mother-in-law to Alan and Helen and stepmother to Ian. Service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Norton Green at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday October 4, prior to committal at 3.30 p.m. at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium.
GREENHOW - October 2, peacefully in hospital. Margaret, aged 90 years, of Sir E.D. Walker Homes, Darling-ton, a dearly loved aunt of Anne, Gillian, Christopher, Philip, Janet and their families, also a dear sister-in-law of Jean. Funeral Wednesday, October 10. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Mary's Church.
HAMER - September 29, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, formerly of Thorn Close, Middlestone Moor. Catherine (nee Snowball, formerly Siddle), aged 95 years, a very dearly loved mam of Bryan, Cath and the late Gordon and a much loved nan and great-nan. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church Monday for a service at 10.40 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
HIGGINS - September 29, peacefully after a short illness, of Shotton Colliery. Mary Monica (nee Gibson), aged 64 years, loved wife of Joe, a loving mother of Joseph and Kathleen, also a loving sister. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Thursday, October 4. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Shotton R.C. Church at 1.30 p.m.
