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CRAGGS - June 18 (in hospital). Freda, aged 87 years, of The Firs, Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Cliff, loving mam of Trevor, mother-in-law of Pauline, a much loved gran of Scott and Clare, also a treasured great-gran of Georgia and Taylor. Funeral Monday, June 25. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church prior to burial in the North Cemetery. Floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Darlington.
CROWE - Hilda May June 20. Passed quietly away in her sleep at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Beloved wife of Francis, devoted mother of Barry, sister of Tom and Lewis, loving grandmother to Meghan and Devin and great-grandmother to Paris. Family and friends please meet for the funeral service at All Saint's Parish Church, Northallerton on Tuesday June 26, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment. Any donations to All Saint's Parish Church please.
CUNNINGHAM - June 17, (in hospital). Flora May, aged 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Charles and very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday June 22. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church, Gilesgate at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in South Road Cemetery and afterwards at Mount Oswald Golf Club.
CUNNINGHAM - June 18, of Hawthorne Road, Middlestone Moor. Carole, aged 58 years, a wonderful and dearly loved mam of Allison and Andy and a much loved nana to Toni. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
DAUBER - On June 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Branksome Terrace, Darlington. Cliff, aged 76 years, much loved dad to Mark and Tim, also a loving grandad and brother. Funeral Tuesday, June 26. Would friends please meet 2.00 pm for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Friends of the Hospital.
DENNIS - June 16, of The Crofts, Wolsingham. Elizabeth Ellen (Betty, nee Watt), aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late William Brian, much loved mother of William and John and a dear grandmother. Will friends please meet for a graveside service in Wolsingham Parish Churchyard on Thursday, June 21 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. All are invited for refreshments afterwards at The Mill Race.
DENT - George, born August 17, 1913 at Meadowfield near Durham City, died peacefully on June 18, 2007. Beloved husband of Mary (recently departed), a dearly loved father of Jean and Kath, father-in-law of Rog and beloved of grandchildren Beth, Zoe, Ingrid and Sam. Family and friends meet for the funeral service on Tuesday, June 26 at Greens Lane Methodist Church, Hartburn, Stockton on Tees at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Any donations to Friends of Richardson Hospital please.
DEVINE - Newton Aycliffe June 17. George, aged 82 years. Formerly of Wallsend. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, dear dad of Linda, Maria and Elizabeth, father-in-law of Graham, devoted grandad to Lyn-Marie, Ian Gregory, Keith and Jill-Louise and great-grandad to Natalie-Marie, Tia-Jordan and Laila-Elizabeth. Funeral Monday, June 25. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, 2.00 p.m. prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery.
DOUGILL - June 20, (peacefully at home), of Toft Hill. Albert, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Emma, a much loved dad of Tracy and the late Sharon, also a dear father-in-law of Steve, a much loved and loving grandad of Leanne, Ian and Stacy, also a dearest great-grandad of Liam. Service to take place in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday June 26, at 3.45 p.m. followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for Cancer Research c/o, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
DOWSON - On June 17, of Bishop Auckland. Leonard, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Marg aret Victoria (Peggy), a dear father of Paul, much loved brother of Kathleen and the late Lily, Margaret, Ernie and Arnold, also a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Friday June 22, followed by cremation at Durham.
EDGE - Darlington June 14, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Wilfred Francis (Wilf), beloved husband of Anne, dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday, June 21 in Holy Family Church, Prior Street, 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Would friends kindly meet at the church. Rest in Peace
EDMONDS - (nee Bowen) On Sunday, June 10 at 1.21 a.m., suddenly and tragically in Switzerland. Barbara Elizabeth, aged 57 years, formerly of Trimdon Colliery, much loved wife of Ed, a dear sister of Sandra, caring step-mother to Tracey, Mark and Robert and their children, a loved auntie to Stuart and Chris and also a beloved friend to many. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Friday, June 22 at 10.30 a.m. in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6DH. Resting at and all flowers to Co-operative Funeral Service, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield, TS21 2AJ. Tel: (01740) 621652. "Have a lovely journey Honeybun"
FEWZ - Northallerton June 14. Catherine Mary, aged 82 years. A dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, June 25, 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Any donations for The MacMillan Nurses c/o, John N. Smith Funeral Service, Northallerton. DL7 8SZ.
FIELDER - (Pam) On May 31. Cremation taking place June 26 at Durham Crematorium 2.00 pm. No flowers, collection and donations to Macmillan Nurses Cancer support.
FISHBURN - June 17, (peacefully, with great courage and dignity), of West Crescent, Easington Colliery. Florence, (nee Nord), aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife of Tom, a loving mam of Thomas and Paula and a much loved nannie of Daniel. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday June 22, Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Church of Ascension, Easington Colliery at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to, The MacMillan Cancer Support, c/o, Paula. Will always be loved and never forgotten.
HAMILTON - On June 15, of Consett, late of Tow Law. Maxine aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved and missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday, June 22 at 12.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to the Macmillan Nurses care of Willowburn Hospice, Maiden Law Hospital, Lanchester.
HART - Gilesgate On June 19, peacefully. Betty, aged 81 years, devoted wife of the late Tommy, mother of the late Thomas, also sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place Tomorrow Friday, June 22. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.00 am
HAYTHORNTHWAITE - Lesley Ann Haythornthwaite (nee Ball), aged 55 years. Strong, brave and an inspiration to her family and friends. Loved and cherished mother, wife, aunt and friend. Died after a long battle with cancer, never giving up hope. She will be sadly missed but leaves behind many memories of her smiles and laughter. Funeral Tuesday, June 26 at 11.00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton. Flowers c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR or donations to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
HAYTHORNTHWAITE - Les, thank you for thirty years of the truest and most loyal of friendships. For sharing the laughter, the tears and most of all for leaving behind the wonderful memories. You are irreplaceable and there are not enough words to describe how much you meant to me. You were simply the best. Jen xx
HAYTHORNTHWAITE - Lesley Ann (formerly of Scarborough). Dearest and most cherished friend of Jen, Alan, Mark and Neil and their families. Passed away in hospital after a long and courageous battle against the most cruel of illnesses. Your bravery and resilience was an inspiration to all around you. You can sleep peacefully now knowing you never ever gave up the fight to the very end. Our love and sympathy goes out to Mike, Barry and Sean on their sad and untimely loss.
HESLOP - Sonny Of Darlington, taken from us suddenly on June 11. Now at peace with his beloved Gladys and their two boys Julian and Lynton. He will be deeply missed by Mick and Carol, grandsons Michael and Lewis and all who knew him. Funeral Friday, June 22. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
HEWITT - His Honour Harold Hewitt, aged 90 years, formerly of Bishop Auck-land, died peacefully at Hexham on June 19. Dearly loved husband of the late Doris and a loving father and grand-father. Private family funeral at Corbridge. Memorial Service in Bishop Auckland in July. Details later.
HOLLIDAY - Josephine June 13. Dear sister-in-law and friend. She had a heart of gold. Sheila and Joan.
