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WALKER - On June 19 (suddenly), of Dean Bank, Ferryhill. Keith, aged 64 years, a beloved husband of Olive, a loving father of Ian, Michelle and Mandy and a much loved grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, June 25 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WALKER - Keith, beloved son of the late Eva and Wilfred, brother to Billy and Sandra, brother-in-law to Dulcie and Eric. Will be sadly missed by all the families.
WATTS - June 17, in Willowdene Care Home (formerly of Ferryhill). Doris, aged 85 years, devoted mother of Derek and much loved grandmother of Julie and Gavin. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday June 22 at 10.00 a.m.
WESTON - Darlington June 20, after a long illness borne bravely with dignity and determination. Leslie (Les), aged 77 years. Died peacefully at home cared for by his dearly loved wife Alwyn and precious daughter Amanda. Sadly missed also by his sister Pauline. Relatives and friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday June 27, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to St. Teresa's Hospice.
WHITAKER - June 14, 2007, peacefully at home after a short illness bravely borne. Alan, aged 81 years, a much loved partner of Doreen (Dol), a beloved dad of Ronnie, Derek and Edward and loving grandad to six grand-children. Funeral Friday, June 22. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
WILLIAMS - June 22, peacefully at Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon (former Aycliffe Angel). Lily, aged 94 years, dearly loved sister of Ruby, Gladys, Doreen, Joe, John and Susan, also a much loved aunty. Funeral Thursday, June 28. Would friends please meet at 9.15 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
WILSON - On June 16 (at home). George Bowman, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Nancy, dad to Valerie, Dennis and Alan also a loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Wednesday June 27 at 2.30 pm, followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if des-ired, to the Butterwick Hospice.
ADAIR - June 10 (peacefully in Eastbourne Care Home). Dennis, aged 83 years, of Jesmond Road, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Gladys, a loving father to Kenneth, Tony and Norman, a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Friday, June 15. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
ADAMS - On June 7, peacefully in hospital, of Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate. Doreen Mary (nee Bell), aged 72 years, treasured wife of William Raynor Adams (Billy), a much loved mam of Irene, Billy and David, a dearly loved grandma of Louise, Catherine, Joanne, Daniel, Nikita and Samuel and great-grand ma to Ayla. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday June 14 at 12.00 noon for service and cremation. Flowers or donations in lieu, if desired, to Ward 5, University Hospital of North Durham care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. The family would like to thank Dr Iqbal and his team on Ward 5 at University Hospital of North Durham for their care of Doreen during the last two weeks. Thank you also to Stuart Wright Funeral Service for their help, understanding and respect during this time.
ALDERSON - June 6, (peacefully), at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, (formerly of Hillgarth, Askrigg). Margaret Annie, (nee Atkinson), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and a dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and auntie. Funeral service at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg on Tuesday June 12, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Fir Trees Cemetery, Askrigg. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and The Health Centre, Hawes, (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ATKINSON - Jarrow On June 10, peacefully, in Hillcrest Care Home (formerly of Darlington). Doris, aged 86 years, much loved wife of the late John, loving mother of Neil. Funeral service will take place at Darlington West Cemetery on Friday, June 15 at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations if desired to Alzheimers Society. Sadly Missed
BALMFORTH - Johanna (Joan) In hospital on June 9, of A.J. Cook Terrace, Shotton. Joan, aged 84 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jesse, a much loved mam of Frankie, John, Joe and Jane, dear mother-in-law and also a cherished nana and great-nana. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, June 14. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Ward 11, University Hospital of North Durham. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel. Peterlee (0191) 5864322.
BELL - June 12 (after a long illness borne with great dignity), in Crosshill Nursing Home, late of Cleadon House, Stanhope. Joseph, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Vera, loving father of Sue, Jennifer, Joseph and Antony, dear father-in-law, grandy and great-granda and a beloved brother of Muriel. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Thursday, June 21 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
BEVERIDGE - On June 7, 2007 (with dignity, at home after a short illness). William (Bill) James, aged 80 years, darling husband and friend of Jean, loving father to Ron, Jackie, Mandy and the late Trevor, grandad to Sarah, Rachel, Helen, Frances and Laura, also great-grandad of Aimee-Louise. Funeral Thursday June 21. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
BLACKETT - June 8 (peacefully at home), of Penine Way, Chilton. Robert Bryan, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, a much loved dad of Robert, a very dear father-in-law of Angela, a devoted grandad of Ross, Scott, Arran, Zoe and Jayde, also a very dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Would friends please meet at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton on Thursday at 10.00 a.m. for a Requiem Mass, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at Church for the Church Funds.
BOWMAN - Donald June 9, aged 79 years in Australia, (late of Willington). Husband of the late Moira and father of Roger and Andrew, a dear brother of Brenda and Dirk, also a loving uncle.
BROWN - Died peacefully in Abbotts Court on June 10. Doris (Dolly), late of Thornley, aged 93 years, a dearly loved auntie and great-auntie. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Chapel on Monday, June 18 at 11.15 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Abbotts Court Nursing Home, Wheatley Hill Amenities Fund, plate provided in chapel.
BROWN - June 9, of Willington. Thomas, aged 81 years, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, June 18. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for Macmillan Nurses.
BUCKLE - June 14 (peacefully at home), of Harrison Close, Shildon. Edith, aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved and loving mother of Joan, also a dearest sister. Cremation Wednesday, June 20 at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made for Cancer Research, Butterwick Hospice and the District Nurses, plate will be provided at the crematorium.
CARRICK - June 8, (suddenly, at home), of Farrer Street, Darlington. Terry, much loved husband to Mary, loving dad to Louise, Simon and Sandra, also a devoted grandad to Stephen and James. Funeral Monday June 18. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
COATES - June 9 (in Portland House, formerly of Byers Green). Maggie, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joe, a much loved mam of Valerie and Paul, also a very devoted nanna, great-nanna and aunt. Would friends please meet at the Methodist Chapel, Byers Green on Friday at 12.10 p.m. for a service, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at the Methodist Chapel for Chapel Funds.
COLLINGWOOD - On June 9, of Weardale Crescent, Tow Law. Thomas Edward (Tommy), aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving father and father-in-law of Ronnie and Kay, devoted grandad of Mark and Paul, dear brother of Rene and a dearly loved brother-in-law of Doreen. Friends please meet for service at St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Friday, June 15 at 1.30 p.m. Interment to follow. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Community Centre.
COOPER - Peacefully on June 11. Marjorie, of Northallerton, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Rev'd. Gordon Cooper and the late Leslie Codd, loving mother of Michael and David and a dearest mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, June 18 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Friends of All Saints' Church and the Choir.
