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DAY - September 2, peacefully, of Linacre Way, Darlington. Stephen, aged 47 years, loving husband of Sheila, a devoted dad of Craig and much loved son of Jack and Rita. Funeral Monday, September 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
DICKINS - Irene (nee Parkin), aged 91 years, formerly of Ramshaw, died peacefully at Barrington Lodge Nursing Home on September 1. Beloved wife of the late Bill Dickins, a much loved mother of Kay, a loving grandmother and a very dear sister. Funeral service at Ramshaw Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church.
DIXON - On September 2 (in hospital), of Jade Walk, Chilton. Vera (nee Quinn), aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), and treasured and much loved mam of Sheila, Ian, Joan and the late Billy, a loving mother-in-law, gran and great-gran, also a dear sister of Annie. Cremation Monday September 10 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.35 a.m. for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Windlestone at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Chapel.
EARL - August 31. Nick, aged 48 years, loving husband of Hilary and much loved step-dad of Josh. Will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday, September 7. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please, by request. Donations in lieu to Ward 26, The Freeman Hospital. Collection plate provided at the Crematorium.
ELGIE - May, aged 86 years, passed away on August 30 of Barmpton Lane, Darlington, a very much loved mother of Barbara and a beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Private funeral took place on Wednesday, September 5. "Peace After Pain"
FOSTER - On September 4, of New Brancepeth. Ian, aged 63 years, dearly loved son of Jean, will be sadly missed by Mary, a loving step-father of Glenn, Debra and Wendy and a dear father-in-law and granda. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Monday, September 10 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given to the Chapel. Friends welcome for refreshments in Rowley Close Community Centre afterwards.
GALLAGHER - Newton Hall September 3, peacefully at home. George, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Breda, much loved father of Eamonn, Maria and Claire. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Framwellgate Moor at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, September 6 for Requiem Mass, prior to interment in South Road Cemetery.
GAUDIE - Martyn September 4, died peacefully, at home after a short illness. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Many thanks to all who have given us help and support. A Quaker Meeting for worship at The Friends Meeting House, High Green, Great Ayton on Monday September 10 at 3.00 p.m. No flowers but donations in lieu to, Herriot Hospice Homecare and The Mary Thompson Fund for Asylum Seekers and refugees.
GIBSON - On September 7, peacefully in Tenlands Nursing Home, of Windsor Avenue, Ferryhill. Earl, aged 78 years, a much loved husband of Joan (nee Cleary), a dearly loved father of Terry, Claire and Ann, a devoted and proud grandad of Claire, Tom, John, Michael, Katy and Lauren, also a loving father-in-law. Received into All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Monday evening at 7.00 p.m. Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Chilton Ceme-tery. Family flowers only. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
GREENER - Thornley September 3, peacefully in hospital. Robert William (Bob), aged 92 years, a much loved brother of Sal and Sam, brother-in-law to Vi and a dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Loved and respected by all his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Monday, September 10. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GREENSIT - Cliff, of Chantry Cottage, formerly of Quarry House, West Tanfield, died peacefully in Harrogate Hospital, aged 89 years, on Thursday, August 30. Dearly loved husband of Mary and loving father of Elizabeth, Douglas and Grace, a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. A service of thanksgiving and remembrance for Cliff's life will be held in West Tanfield Methodist Church on Thursday, September 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the service for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
HARRISON - September 4, (suddenly, in hospital). Olive, aged 89 years, of The Terrace Care Home, Richmond, (formerly of Dalton-On-Tees). Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday September 10, at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for, The Coronary Care Unit at The Friarage Hospital.
HARVEY - Margaret, aged 86 years, of Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital on August 29. Much loved mam of Jean and Ann and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Thursday, September 6 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church.
HAYTON - Framwellgate Moor August 30, suddenly in hospital. Andrew George, aged 46 years, a much loved son of Joan and Des, a loving brother of Neil and Lesley, brother-in-law to Stephen, a loved uncle, also loved and missed by Christina and his loving children Catherine and Liam and grandchildren Davey, Liam, Andrew and Thomas. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 7 at 11.30 a.m.
HENDERSON - (nee Hopkinson) September 6, suddenly at home, in Darlington, formerly of Chilton. Joan, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Alan, loving mam of Alan and Margaret, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. There will be a private funeral service.
HENRY - September 3, of Bishop Auckland. Les, aged 83 years, dearly loved dad of Christine and Elizabeth, best pal and uncle to Gary, also dear brother, brother-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, great-great-grandad and uncle to all the family. Will friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.20 p.m. on Monday, September 10, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
HIGGINS - September 6, at home with his family. Christopher Charles, aged 49 years, formerly of Coundon. Beloved husband of Vanessa, devoted dad of Christopher and Rachael, also a dear cousin, brother-in-law, uncle and a dear friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, followed by private cremation.
HILL - September 2, in Harrogate Hospital, formerly of Peterlee. Mildred (previously Robson, nee Richardson), aged 80 years beloved wife of the late John, dear mother of Joseph and Pauline, mother-in-law of Joan and Peter, loved grandmother of Joshua, Susan, Kevin, Sarah and the late Andrew and a loved great-grandma. Service at Harrogate Crematorium on Friday, September 7 at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be given to Coronary Care Unit and Fountains Ward, Harrogate District Hospital.
HIND - September 5, peacefully, at Edgecombe Drive, Darlington. Susan Ann, aged 52 years, beloved wife of Steven, dearly loved mother of Victoria and Karl, a loving grandma of Adam and much loved daughter of Arthur and the late Irene. Funeral Wednesday September 12. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 pm
HOOLE - William September 1, of Hill Top Bungalows, Thornley. Bill aged 70 years dearly beloved husband of the late Rita, a much loved dad of Karen and Gary, a dear father-in-law of Jeffrey, also a devoted grandad to Lindsey, Gemma, Courtney and the late Sian. Interment Thornley Cemetery Thursday September 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
HUTCHFIELD - September 5, of Bishop Auckland. Joseph (Joe), aged 76 years, dearly beloved husband and soulmate of Pat, much loved dad of Ian, Julie, Pat and Yvette, dear grandad of Daniel, Kevin, Alana, Keely and Emma and great-grandad of Nathan, Thomas, Bethany and Paul, also a dear father-in-law, brother of Arthur, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 12, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
HUTCHFIELD - September 5, of Bishop Auckland. Joseph (Joe), aged 76 years, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, courageous to the end. He will be sadly missed and will stay in all our hearts forever. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
JACKSON - September 1, peacefully in South Church Nursing Home, formerly of Cockfield and Bishop Auckland. Edith Alberta (nee Postgate), aged 102 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Willie, a dearly loved mother/auntie to David. Cremation Friday, September 7 at Durham. Cortege leaving David's residence in Shildon at 9.00 a.m. for a service in the crematorium chapel at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for the Great North Air Ambulance, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.