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CARTER - July 9, peacefully, of Caithness Way, Darlington. Christina Ross (Ena), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Kenneth, much loved mam of Susan, Carol and Jan, dear mother-in-law of Trevor, Stuart and Chris and a loving gran of Claire and Jill, Robyn and Jodie and Andrew and Jenny. Funeral Tuesday, July 17. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
CHRISTON - July 7, peacefully in hospital, of Thirsk. Dick, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Ruth, a much loved dad of Richard, a dearly loved grandad of Eloise. Will friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday, July 18 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton.
CLOUGH - (Portobello, Birtley) July 5, late of Broomside Lane, Belmont. Shirley (nee Jacomb), aged 66 years, beloved wife of Thomas, a dearly loved mam of Paul, much loved grandma of Matthew and Sarah and loving sister of Evelyn, Sydney and Eric. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Wednesday, July 11 at 12.00 noon, prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery.
COBBY - Meriel Betty, aged 88 years peacefully at home in Thornton-le-Moor on July 4 2007. Loving wife of George, a dearest mother of Sandra and Rebecca, mother-in-law of Graham and devoted grandma of Paul, Steven and Lauren. Funeral service to take place at St. Andrew's Church, South Otterington on Monday July 16 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Research UK
DAVISON - Edna (nee Oxley), peacefully on Monday, July 9. Beloved wife of Norman, much loved mother of Brian and Colin, grandmother of Jack, Dan, Theo and Archie, formerly of Cumberland Terrace, Willington, Co. Durham now of St. Albans, Herts. Funeral service at St Mary's, St. Alban's July 18 2.30 p.m. Enquiries to Phillips Funeral Directors. Tel: (01727) 812244.
DINSDALE - July 6, 2007, of Wildfell, Hawes. Margaret Joan, aged 70 years, beloved wife of Peter, a much loved mother of David, Mark and Ian and a very dear mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral service at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes, Thursday, July 12 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared by St. Margaret's Church and Cancer Research.
DOBSON - (nee Godfrey) July 5, peacefully in her sleep, of Riverside View Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Brighton Road). Dorothy Mary, in her 100th year, dearly loved wife of the late John Wilson (Jack), devoted mother of Veronica, Arthur and Josephine, dear mother-in-law of David, Sheila and Clarrie and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, July 12. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. 'Rest in Peace'
DOWD - July 8, suddenly at home, in Ramshaw. John, aged 44 years, beloved husband of Colleen, devoted dad to Lee and Leanne, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and son-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church, St. Helens Auckland at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, July 13, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
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. Funeral arrangements to follow. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
DRAGE - Susan July 4, 2007, suddenly in hospital, a beloved sister-in-law and aunt. Sadly missed. Amanda, Geoff, Kate and Nick.
DRIVER - Tuesday July 10, (peacefully), formerly of Shincliffe. Beth, aged 100 years. Dearly loved mother of Bill and mother-in-law to Audrey, a loving grandmother to Jennifer, Andrew and Christine and also four great-grandchildren. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Tuesday July 17, at 2.45 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, but donations kindly accepted by a charity of your choice.
DUNN - July 11, suddenly, of Crook. Dennis, aged 57 years, dearly beloved son of Dinah and the late Leonard, dearly loved father of Wayne Dennis Dunn, much loved brother of Maureen and Sheila, brother-in-law of Richard Alan Robinson and Terry Corner, also a dear grandfather of Jakob and Brooke. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 17.
EELES - July 5, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington (formerly of Dalton). Graham Michael, aged 50 years, much loved dad of Andrew, Anthony and Lindsay, dear father-in-law of Christine and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Monday, July 16. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ETHERINGTON - On July 5, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, of Trimdon Grange. Ray, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband to Ann (nee Wilkin son) and best friend of Pip, a loving son of the late Doris and Joe, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, July 12 at St. Alban's Church Trimdon Grange at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to The Great North Air Ambulance, Northumberland Wing, Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington.
EVANS - On July 10, of Portland House, Willington. Florence, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Sandra, Owen and Peter also a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, July 16 at 11.00 a.m. All welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Burn, Willington.
EVANS - On July 7, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Ray, aged 79 years, of Darlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Edna, much loved dad of Janet and Clive, dear father-in-law of George and Dianne and loving grandad of Beverley, Daniel and Graeme. Funeral Thursday July 12. Family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 pm
FABI - (nee Anderson) On July 8, peacefully in hospital, of Bishopton. Sarah (Sadie), in her 100th year, beloved wife of the late Guiseppe, dearly loved mother of Francis, dear mother-in-law of Katherine and a loving grandma. Funeral Monday July 16. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Great Stainton at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
GARNER - July 8, of Chilton. Stanley, aged 86 years, dear uncle and brother. Friends and family please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Friday, July 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
GREAVES - July 10 suddenly after a short illness, of Hawthorn View, Thornley. Richard (Dick), aged 72 years, a dearly beloved husband of Maureen, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday July 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 10.40 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to the Macmillan Nurses Fund. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Goodnight, God Bless
HARDING - On July 8, peacefully in Springfield Lodge Care Home, West Rainton. Mary (nee Freeman), aged 86 years, a beloved wife of the late Thomas, a dear mam of John and Anne, mother-in-law of Val and Alan and a proud gran of Scott, Craig and Lee. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 12 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research.
HARDING - July 8, of Witton-le-Wear, formerly of Sunderland. Elizabeth (Bet), aged 77 years, formerly Durham County Guide Commissioner, Governor of Witton-le-Wear Primary School and Chair-person of Wearside Ladies Circle. Beloved wife of Stanley Keith (retired Solicitor), devoted mother of Jennifer and Paul, always a respected good friend to Paul's partner Andrew, also a much loved and loving grandma of Patrick Benedict and Helen Frances. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, July 16, followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in church for Alzheimer's Research.
HAWTHORN - (nee Pattinson) On July 7, suddenly, in Dumfries. Eleanor (Peggy) aged 78 years, a loving mum of Andrew, a dear sister of Robert and the late Phyllis, sister-in-law of Nancy and the late Bob, a dear aunt of Beryl, Ian and Alex, also a great-aunt of Christina and Stuart and great-great-aunt of Lucy and William. Funeral Monday July 16. Would family and friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HICKMAN - Elizabeth In hospital on July 9, of Millbank Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Betty (nee Jameson), aged 71 years, dearly beloved wife of Ken, a much loved mam of David, Kevin, Doretta and Veronica, a treasured grandma of Steven, Leanne and Fallon and also a dear sister-in-law. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 13. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery at 10.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.
