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WILSON - July 31, (peacefully, at home), of Laburnum Road, West Cornforth. Ronald James (Ron), aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Marion, a dearly loved dad of Alan and Paul, a loving father-in-law, a much loved granda and a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth, Tuesday for a service at 9.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WISE - Dr. Arthur Wise M.A., aged 97 years, of Richmond, formerly of Bishop Auckland, died peacefully at home on July 28 following years of ill health, borne with great patience and after a short final illness. Dearly loved and loving husband of Elizabeth and a much loved father, grandfather and friend. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, August 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the R.N.I.B. and Church Funds.
ALDERSON - July 25, peacefully at Acorn Grange Nursing Home, West Cornforth, of Fishburn. Doris (nee Robinson), aged 82 years, beloved wife of Ted, a dearly loved mother of John and George, mother-in-law to Karen and Jennifer, a much loved grandmother of Jill, also a dear aunty of Malcolm and Janice. Funeral Thursday, August 2. Will friends please meet at 11.00 a.m., for service in St. Catherine's Church followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
ATWILL - July 23, (peacefully, at home), of Chilton. Sarah, (Sally, nee Williams), aged 88 years. Devoted mother of Edna and Linda, mother-in-law of Greg, gran to Vicki and Andrew, Helen and Andy, great-gran to Patrick and Elizabeth, sister-in-law to Ernie, very special aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Friends please meet for service at Windlestone Methodist Chapel on Saturday July 28, at 8.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research.
BERRIMAN - On July 23, suddenly at home, in Darlington. David Shane (Shane), aged 42 years, beloved partner of Sharon, also a loving dad of Thomas, Annice and Oliver. Funeral service on Tuesday July 31 at 12.45 pm at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale prior to a private cremation. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
BOGAN - July 18. Terence (Terry), aged 69 years, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 12.00 noon on Friday, July 27, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
BROUGHTON - On July 17, in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, of Harrogate (late of Middleham). Arthur Frederick George, aged 84 years, formerly of ICI Fibres, Harrogate. Beloved husband of the late Eileen and the late Betty, greatly loved and loving father, father-in-law and friend of Christopher and Barbara, Janet and Peter, Nicholas and Louise and an adored grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Friday, July 27 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, to be shared between the Macmillan Nurse Fund and Take Heart at the Leeds General Infirmary (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BURNS - On July 23, peacefully in hospital, of Durham City, formerly of Dryburn Park. Ella, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of John, a devoted mother and grand-mother. Private service at her request.
BUXTON - Julia Victoria (Jill), of Gainford, Co. Durham, passed away peacefully on July 23, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter Buxton. Private funeral. Thanksgiving service to be announced later.
CHAPMAN - July 20, at Barrington Lodge Care Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Sydney, aged 97 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Vera, a much loved and loving dad of Colleen and a dear father-in-law of John, also a dearest uncle. Cremation Tuesday, July 31 at Darlington, following a service in the Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.10 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Mr. Arthur Senior, 17 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JZ or Arthritis Research Campaign, c/o Mrs. Christine Baker, 56 Edinburgh Drive, Meadowdale Farm, Bedlington, Northum-berland, NE22 6NY.
CLOWES - July 23, (peacefully, in hospital), of Gent Road, Bishop Auckland. Annie, aged 92 years. A devoted mother to Kenneth, also a dearly loved sister and aunt. Interment Monday, July 30, in Rosemount Cemetery, South Church, following a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
CONWAY - On July 19, of Shield Row, Stanley. Elizabeth (nee Thubron), aged 77 years, beloved wife of Charles, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at East Stanley Methodist Church on Thursday, July 26 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. All welcome to return to the Board Inn, Shield Row for refreshments afterwards. Family flowers only please.
COOPER - July 23, tragically at home in Darlington. Darren Henry (formerly of Coopers News, Stooperdale Avenue), aged 34 years, a devoted dad of Joshua, much loved son of Alan and the late Doris, beloved brother and best friend of Neil. Private funeral. Immediate family only. Family flowers only by request.
CORNFORTH - July 19 (peacefully, in hospital). Derek, aged 80 years, of Starmer Crescent Darlington, a very loving and caring husband of Sheila, a dear dad to Bob and Phil and their families, also a much loved grandad and brother. Will be sadly missed by all his friends. Funeral Tuesday, July 31. Would friends please meet 2.30 pm for service at St John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CRAGGS - Vera (nee Blythman) On July 22, peacefully in hospital, of Chapel Gardens Carlton (formerly of Shotton Farm). Vera, aged 72 years, a dearly loved wife of Philip, a much loved mother of Kevin and Clare, dear mother-in-law of Sarah and Julian and loving grandma of Maddie, Will and Laura. Funeral Friday, July 27. Friends and family please meet for service in St. John's Church, Stillington at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Sedgefield Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for The Parkinson Disease Society c/o Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton TS18 2BU.
CROCKATT - East Rainton On July 21, suddenly at home (formerly of Middleton-in-Teesdale). Patricia, aged 60 years, a devoted wife of John, much loved mam of Nicholas and Johanna, a loving nanna of Sophia and Dom, dearest mother-in-law of Karen, dear sister of Lesley, Bruno and family, also dear daughter-in-law of Doris. Patricia will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, East Rainton on Monday, July 30 at 1.45 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request family flowers only please. Donations if so desired in the form of cheques made payable to The Meningitis Research Foundation c/o Charnock Old Hall, 129 Balcarres Road, Leyland, Lancashire TR25 3ED.
CUNDICK - (nee Sims) July 21 at St. Teresa's Hospice. The challenges of ill health borne with outstanding courage and determination. Now at peace. Pamela White (Pam), aged 70 years, of The Cedars, Darlington, beloved wife of Malcolm, much loved mum of Eleanor, Emily and Edward, dear mother-in-law of Philip and Wesley and loving grandma of Grace, Lucy, Ethan, Zoe and Oliver. Funeral Monday, July 30. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be left at Church and shared between Imperial Cancer Research, The Barnabas Fund and St. Teresa's Hospice.
CURRY - On July 22, of Northallerton. Cyril Curry, aged 82 years, dearly loved by daughters Ann and Joan and all the family. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 pm on Thursday, August 2. No flowers please. Donations to the Rutson Hospital, Northallerton may be sent to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LU. Tel: (01609) 772122
DAWSON - On July 25, peacefully, at Hallgarth Nursing Home, formerly of Witton Gilbert. Hazel, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much missed mam of Kathleen and a much loved gran of Jill and Graham and son-in-law Colin. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Tuesday July 31 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
DOBINSON - July 22, of Crook. Linda, aged 56 years, devoted mam of Claire and Michael, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nan, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, July 27.
DOYLE - On July 9, tragically, of Milbank Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Wendy (nee Thornton), aged 61 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late James and a much loved mam of Hayley and Owen. Friends please meet on Friday, July 27 for service at St. Saviour's Church at 11.00 a.m., cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel (0191) 5862136.
DUNN - Chester-le-Street On July 21, suddenly in hospital, formerly of Sacriston. Maureen (nee Jude), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Colin, dear mam of Mandy, Karl, Nigel and Gail, mother-in-law of Mick and Billy, a much loved gran of Laura and Liam. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Birtley Crematorium on Monday, July 30 at 1.00 p.m. All welcome back to Lumley Castle afterwards.
DUNNE - July 21, peacefully at his home in Darlington, following a long illness patiently borne. Peter, dearly loved husband of Catherine, dear brother of Molly and Patrick and brother-in-law of June. Peter will be received into the Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton on Monday, July 30 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 31 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace
