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WILLS - July 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of North Drive Middlestone Moor. Harrison Marr, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, a dearly loved dad of Harrison and Colin, a loving father-in-law of Shelley and Janice and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Would friends and relatives please meet in St. Paul's Church Monday for a service at 1.15 pm, followed by a private committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be sent to "Franziska Willer Unit" Sedgefield Community Hospital.
WILSON - Marjorie Mary Born March 3, 1914 Died July 9, 2007 Dearly loved mother of Peter and Ann, Vicky and Richard, Stephen and Marie-Francoise, grandmother of Emma and Chris, Kate and Simon, Kathy and Al, William and Frank, great-grandmother of Amy, Beth and Grace. A life to be remembered and celebrated at a service to be held on Thursday, July 19 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium and afterwards at the home of her son Peter, 2 Kings Court, Barnard Castle (behind the Kings Court Care Home) at about 3.30 p.m. All her friends are invited to both the service and/or afterwards to join in a joyful remembrance of a much loved person. Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Marjorie may be made to Sight Savers, Haywards Heath, RH16 4BX.
AIREY - On June 28, at Stanton Hall. Rebecca (Becky), suddenly but peacefully, after a long struggle borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved wife of the late John and a loving and much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, also a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, July 5 at 11.15 a.m. and afterwards at son's residence at Greenbank Court.
ANDERTON - June 29, of Bishop Auckland. Jane (Jenny), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas Carlyle, devoted mother of the late Peter, dear mother-in-law of Jean, a much loved and loving gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will all family and friends please meet for service at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on Friday, July 6 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. By her own request, family flowers only please.
ARMSTRONG - June 27 (suddenly), of Haswell. James (Jimmy), aged 82 years, devoted husband of the late Eva, a dearly loved dad of Hazel and Rose, father-in-law of Brian, treasured grandad of Jayne and Wes, Kate and Terry, great-grandad and best mate of Trent and Bronwyn, also a much loved brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Thursday, July 5 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ATHEY - (nee Crossling). July 5, (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Horden). Edith May, (May), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Tom. Please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Wednesday July 11, at 1.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. Loved always.
BARNES - Sacriston June 25, peacefully, in St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Margaret (Peggy), aged 75 years, beloved sister to Ted and Norah, much loved sister-in-law to Raymond, beloved aunt and great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 10.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Nevilles Cross, Durham. All welcome afterwards to Sacriston W.M.C.
BARNES - Sacriston June 27, peacefully, in St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Margaret (Peggy), aged 75 years, beloved sister to Ted and Norah, much loved sister-in-law to Raymond, beloved aunt and great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 10.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Nevilles Cross, Durham. All welcome afterwards to Sacriston W.M.C.
BARRACLOUGH - On June 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Albery Place, Darlington. Neil, aged 63 years, loving dad to Mark, Simon and the late Ian, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Tuesday, July 10. Will friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BESFORD - July 2, of Russ Street, Helmington Row. Doris, aged 80 years, a beloved wife of George, a loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Graham, a devoted grandma of Beverley, also a dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, July 10 at 10.45 am, followed by cremation at Dur-ham.
BLADES - July 2, peacefully at The Lawns Care Home, Darlington. Raymond, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Eileen and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, July 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
BONARIUS - On June 28 (suddenly), of Kelloe. Ethel, aged 80 years, beloved mother of Danny and the late Melvin. Sadly missed mother-in-law of Tracy, treasured gran of Jessica and Hannah and a much loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Thursday, July 5 at 11.30 a.m., prior to interment in Kelloe Cemetery.
BROADLEY - Madge, aged 89 years, peacefully at Abbey Care Village, Scorton on June 30, formerly of Harmby. Dear daughter of the late Alice Broadley, sister of the late Alice, Ethel, Bertha and Bill, a much loved aunt of Peter, Michael and families and a very dear friend of Mary. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday July 10 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided for The Archery Suite, Abbey Care Village. (Cheques payable to Sharon Metcalfe).
BROWN - (nee Ellar) On June 28 (peacefully, at home, in Newton Aycliffe). Marilyn, aged 57 years, beloved wife of Melvyn, a loving mam of Sharon, Simon and Sarah, daughter of Ray and the late Ena, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service Thursday July 5 at Kingdom Hall, Newton Aycliffe at 10.00 a.m., prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to the family for Cancer Research.
CHANDLER - On July 1, after a long illness, at Aboyne. Herbert (Bert), aged 90 years, formerly of New-by in Cleveland, husband of the late Elsie, father of Maurice, Tony, Christine and the late Bill, father-in-law of Ann, Linda and Richard, grandad of Helen, Hazel, Rachel, Richard, Andrew, Debbie and Matthew, great-grandad of Kimberley, Ross, Euan, Lucy, Anna and Elizabeth. Funeral at Aboyne, Scotland, Tuesday, July 10 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Aberdeen.
COOPER - July 4, of Bishop Auckland. George Derek, aged 74 years, much loved husband of Marjorie, loved and respected dad of Edward and Richard, father-in-law of Judith and Paula, grandad of Daisy, Ruby and Elliott, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 11.45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, followed by interment in Hunwick Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.
COWANS - July 3, (suddenly, in hospital). Jean, (nee Harker), aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Leonard, loving mother of June, a dear grandmother of Terry, Sean and Andrew, a great-grandmother to Chloe, Shannon, Bethany and Abby, sister of Hazel and the late Audrey, sister-in-law of Donald and Keith, Stan and Gary. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday July 11, at 12.00 noon.
CURTIS - July 1, peacefully in Portland House, Willington. Mary, aged 89 years, formerly of Oakenshaw. Devoted wife of the late Stan, also a good friend and neighbour. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, July 12.
DARLING - On June 29, peacefully in Rosedale Nursing Home, formerly of Gilling Grange, Gilling West. Thomas, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, dearly loved father of Richard and Rita, father-in-law of Judith, grandfather of Simon, Helen, John, Geoffrey, Mark and Ian and a loving great-grandfather. Funeral service on Monday, July 9 at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West at 1.30 p.m., followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only, donations if wished may be given to St. Agatha's Church Funds.
DAVIS - July 4 (suddenly in her sleep), of Shildon. Jane Elizabeth, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, also a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
DENT - June 30 (peacefully), of Spennymoor. Olga, aged 93 years, a dearly loved wife of the late John Henry, loving mother of Carolyn and David and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends and family please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
DOUTHWAITE - July 5, of West Auckland. David, aged 73 years, dearly beloved husband and friend of Joan, much loved dad of Elaine and Denis, father-in-law of Stephen, dear grandad of Melissa and Ava, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., Thursday, July 12.
DOVE - July 4, (peacefully, in hospital, asleep at last), of Thornley. Audrey, (nee Dixon), aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late David, a dearly loved mother of Carole, Jackie and Graeme, dearest mother-in-law and much loved gran and a dear sister of Ralph and Robert. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium.
