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FOSTER - Shildon Died on September 24. Richard, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Audrey, a much loved father of Stephen and Kay, grandfather of Ben, Sam, Wayne and Lyndsay. Service on Wednesday October 3 at Newcastle West Road Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. All welcome afterwards to Newcastle United Golf Club, Cowgate. Any enquiries to Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2-2a Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Tel: (0191) 2744373.
FOWLER - Heather Jean (nee Forrester) aged 80 years, on September 18, of Catterick Village. Beloved wife of the late George Fowler, a much loved mum of Peter, Pauline, Jan and Nigel and a loving nana and great-nana. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Wednesday, September 26 at 6.00 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Thursday September 27 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in Church for the Great North Air Ambulance. Rest In Peace
GILGANNON - Elizabeth (Lizzie) September 26, peacefully after a long illness of Craigarran Care Home, Trimdon Colliery. Lizzie (nee Donaldson), aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of the late Pamela, also a beloved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 3 at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
GREEN - September 23, at Cavendish Court, Brandon. Sidney (Sid), aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Thursday, September 27 at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given for St. Andrew's Church and Global Care. Plate provided at the Church.
GREEN - (nee Welford) On September 26, peacefully in hospital. Mary, aged 84 years, of Northallerton, formerly of Yarm. Dearly loved wife of the late John Ivor, loving mother of Patricia and John, mother-in-law of Allan and Jeanette, dearest grandma of Elizabeth, Christopher and Emma and great-grandma of Yousef. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Crathorne on Wednesday, October 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Church Funds.
GREY - September 22, (peacefully), in St. Margarets Care Home. Dora (Joan), aged 81 years, of Carrville. Beloved wife of the late Frank, a dear mam of Eric and Alan, loving mother-in-law of Irene and Alison, a proud grandmother of Helen, Marc, Sam and Kate and great-grandmother of Harry and Lauren. Cortege to leave 1 Broome Road, Carrville for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday September 27, at 10.00 a.m.
HALPIN - (nee Davey) September 24, peacefully at home after a short illness bravely borne, of Neasham Road, Darlington. Ann, aged 60 years (advisory and support teacher for home and hospital teaching service), dearly loved mother of Lisa and Nicholas, Andrew and Jennifer, loving daughter of Ivy and Wilf and dearly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Thursday, October 4. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HARRISON - Darlington September 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Tempest Anderson House. Mary Ellen (Mellan), aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearest mam of Eileen, George and the late Roy, loving mother-in-law of Dennis, Hilary and the late Betty, also a much loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. To be received into Holy Family R.C. Church, Cockerton Wednesday, September 26 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday, September 27 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the Church. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. R.I.P
HENDERSON - Suddenly on September 28, of High Street South, Langley Moor. Jack, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, a much loved dad of Margaret and David, father-in-law of Keith and Amanda, dear granda to Amanda, Steven, Emily and Alice and brother of Jean. Friends please meet for service in Ushaw Moor Baptist Church on Thursday, October 4 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for University Hospital Special Care Baby Unit.
HENNESSY - September 26, of Bank Foot Grove Crook. Mavis (nee Harvey), aged 64 years, a very dearly loved mother of Norleen, Samantha and a loving grammy of Daniel. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Wednesday, October 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Church Funds. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
HERDMAN - Harold Rewcastle (Sam) of Aldbrough St. John, died September 20 aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, beloved dad of Zoe and Cecily and a very dear brother of Elaine and Derrick. Funeral on Friday September 28 at St. John's Church, Stanwick, at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in memory of Sam for the Royal British Legion may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HERON - September 25, formerly of Quarrington Hill. Gladys, (nee Gorman), aged 93 years. Much loved aunt of Jean and the late Ellen, dear friend of John and a great-aunt to Gary, Jason and Cy. Cortege to leave niece's residence 58 Jackson Street, Spennymoor at 9.40 a.m. on Wednesday October 3. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Sadly missed
HIRST - September 22, of Bishop Middleham (formerly of Island Farm). Joe, aged 88 years, a much loved husband of Vera, devoted dad of Pauline, John and Robert, father-in-law to Philip, Susan and Margaret and a very loving grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham on Monday, October 1 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to the British Red Cross, Croft House, Western Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
HODGSON - Margaret (Madge, nee Parkinson), aged 95 years of Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, Richmond on September 23. Beloved wife of the late David William Hodgson, much loved mother of Keith, Geoff, Ray and the late Bryan, dear mother-in-law to Joyce and Margaret, loving gran of Peter and David, great-grandma of Jack and dear sister to Kath and Keith. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Monday, October 1 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Herriot Hospice Home Care may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HOYLAND - Dorothy Screen Died peacefully on September 19, at Stanton Hall, (formerly of Barton), aged 105 years. Service at All Saint's Parish Church, Ilkley on Wednesday October 3, at 10.45 a.m. Any enquiries to, H. Eaton and Sons. Tel: (01943) 607360.
ILES - On September 22, peacefully in Darlington Man-or Nursing Home. John, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, loving uncle of Barbara and Chris and brother-in-law of Peter. Funeral service on Monday, October 1, Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
JOHNSON - A Service of Thanksgiving will be held for Eveline Johnson, of Trimdon Station at Rose Street Methodist Church Trimdon Grange on Friday, October 5 at 2.00 p.m.
KIRBY - (formerly Green) On Wednesday September 19. It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the demise of Lily Kirby (formerly Green), aged 88 years, of Homebryth House, Sedgefield. She was the beloved mother of twins Keith and Stella and mother-in-law to Sonia, she was also Lily Nana and great-nana to Fiona and Gaenor, Frances and Geoffery. James, Cara Beth, Amy, Christopher, Holly, Thomas, Katie and Maddy. Lily lived her life to the full with huge verve and enjoyment. The next adventure was just around the corner. She will be a great miss in all our lives. Service to be held at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield Friday September 28, 12.00 noon, prior to private cremation.
KNIGHTON - (nee Messham) Mary, my much loved sister. At peace now with Mam, Dad and Catherine. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. From Sister Ann, Christine, Michael and families.
KNIGHTON - (nee Messham) September 24, peacefully in Hallgarth Nursing Home, of Cheveley Walk, Belmont. Mary, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of Peter, loving mother of John, Paul, Anna-Marie, Julie and Clare, dear sister of Ann, also a much loved grandma to Katie, Laura, Lucy, Thomas, Rafaella, Lewie, Isabel, James Peter, Josh and Jacob. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, September 27 at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, September 28 at 11.00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimers Society c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.
LAMBERT - September 20, peacefully at Benkhill Lodge, formerly of Snape. Mary Annie, aged 93 years (retired Teacher), loving sister of the late Joan. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael's Church, Well on Monday October 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be shared between Snape and Well Churches. Friends please meet at the Church.
LAMBERT - September 23, of Bishop Auckland. Arnold, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Richard. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 2.30 p.m. on Friday September 28, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.
LEACH - September 22, formerly of Hunwick. Eva (nee Hook), aged 90 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, a much loved and loving mam of John, Roy and the late June and Harry, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27.
