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APPLETON - On July 17, suddenly after a short illness, of Shannon Way, Darlington. Norman, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Colleen and John, loving grandad of Paula, Clare, Sarah, Lindsay, Stephen and Autumn and great-grandad of Kane and Emma. Funeral Wednesday July 25. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
ARMSTRONG - Alan On July 18, peacefully at home. Alan, aged 77 years, of Billingham, formerly of Bowburn. A devoted husband of Olive, a much loved father of Kathryn, Peter and Jane, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, July 25 at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, by request. Any donations, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees.
BELL - On July 17, of Gras-mere, Spennymoor. May (nee Minnis), aged 83 years, a beloved wife of Robert a dear sister, also a very dear and special auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Monday at 2.40 p.m. for a service, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "Amyloidosis Research" care of Tenille McGlynn, 39 Brecken Way, Meadowfield Co. Durham DH7 8UZ. After an illness borne with grace and dignity.
BERRIMAN - On July 13, of 7 St. Alkelda's Road, Middleham. Arthur Leonard (Bob), aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father of Susan and stepfather of Susan and Edward and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, July 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Churchyard, Middleham. Friends please meet at the church.
BIRCHALL - Stephen On July 15, suddenly at home, Stephen, aged 51 years, of Fishburn. Loving son of Margaret and the late Frank, beloved father of Sarah, loving brother of Christine and Pamela, brother-in-law to Alan and Ian, loving uncle to Joanne, Neil and Rachael. Funeral service to take place at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Friday, July 20 at 3.00 p.m., prior to interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
BLUNT - July 14, suddenly but peacefully, of Durham. Warren, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Isabel and a much loved dad of Ruth and Gordon. Friends please meet for service at North Road Methodist Church on Monday, July 23 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the North Road Methodist Church Access Fund may be given after the service. All welcome for refreshments in the chapel schoolroom afterwards.
BLYTH - July 15 (peacefully after a short illness), of Hartley Terrace, Spennymoor. Ann, aged 63 years, a dearly loved mam, a much loved nana and a dear sister and aunty. Would friends please meet at the Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor on Friday at 11.00 a.m. for a service followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Meadowfield Clinic, 1 Frederick Street South, Meadowfield, Co. Durham, DH7 8LZ.
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.
BROWN - July 15, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Ann, aged 87 years, of Darlington, formerly of Glasgow, devoted wife of the late Bill, much loved mum to Fraser, loving mother-in-law to Sue, also a sadly missed grandma of Louise. Funeral Monday, July 23. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BROWNSWORD - July 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Barnfield Road, Spennymoor. Olive, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of Frederick, a much loved mother of Eric, Janet and Rita, also a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and sister. Would friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday at 10.10 a.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BULMAN - July 16, of Parkside, Spennymoor. William, aged 57 years, a precious and devoted son of Nancy and the late William. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for Sedgefield Community Hospital.
BULMER - July 15 (suddenly whilst at work), of Roseberry Crescent, Crook. David William, aged 19 years, dearly loved son of Richard and the late Alison, a dear brother to Richard and Darren and brother-in-law of Mel. Cremation Tuesday, July 24 at Durham, following a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church. Will be greatly missed by all of his friends and work colleagues.
BULMER - July 15. David, beloved grandson of Joan and all of her family. Be at peace with your mam, God Bless. Love Gran.
BULMER - July 15. David, will be sadly missed by Sue and her family.
CAMPION - On July 12, suddenly in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Daisy aged 87 years beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Audrey, James, Barrie and Anne, a beloved mother-in-law, nana and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, July 23 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham
CLARK - Gladys Emily (Emmie) On July 14, peacefully at Piper Court Nursing Home, Stockton. Emmie, aged 100 years, a dear wife of the late Reg, a treasured mother of Ernie, Sheila, Enid and the late Mary and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Service in St. Peter's Church, Yarm Road, Stockton on Friday, July 20 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crema torium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please.
CLARK - Gladys Emily (Emmie) On July 14, peacefully at Piper Court Nursing Home, Stockton. Emmie, aged 100 years, a dear wife of the late Reg, a treasured mother of Ernie, Sheila, Enid and the late Mary and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Service in St. Peter's Church, Yarm Road, Stockton on Friday, July 20 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to The Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hardwick, Stockton.
CLARK - On July 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Skirlaw Road, Newton Aycliffe. James (Jim), aged 75 years, loving dad of Jimmy, Jim and Susan, also a much loved brother and grandad. Will friends please meet for service on Monday, July 30 at St. Clare's Church 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu if desired may be made to a choice of three charities (via the family) 1 The Dogs Trust 2 Cancer Research or 3 St Clare's Church. Missed by his dogs Rusty and Larry.
COLE - July 11 (after a long illness), of Exelby, Bedale. Robin, aged 53 years, loving son of Jimmy and Mollie. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Thursday, July 19 at 12.00 noon. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
COOK - July 18, after a short illness, of Darlington. Mary Elizabeth, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Sep and a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, July 24. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
COOK - July 19, in hospital. Clifford, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Margaret, a much loved stepfather, gramps and brother. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, July 26 at 10.15 a.m.
COWPER - Philip, aged 56 years, formerly of Meadow View, West Auckland died suddenly in Spain on June 8, 2007. A Graveside Service followed by interment of cremated remains will take place at West Auckland Cemetery on Thursday, July 26 at 11.00 am. Friends please meet at the Cemetery.
CRAKE - (Aberdeen) Peacefully at home, on Saturday, July 14, 2007, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity. Thomas William, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, cherished father of Penny, respected father-in-law of Mike and a devoted grandad of Robin and Sam. Tom will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazelhead (East Chapel) on Thursday, July 19 at 2.40 p.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.
