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GRATTON - On May 21, peacefully at home. John Robert (Bob) aged 78 years, beloved husband of Betty, loving dad of Judith and Allison and their partners Bob and Tony, a proud grandpa of Sarah, Emma, Christopher and Thomas and grandpa Bob of Jack, Joe, Jon, Charlie, Willie and Ruby, a beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Wednesday May 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses and Marie Curie.
GRATTON - On May 21, peacefully at home. John Robert (Bob) aged 78 years, beloved husband of Betty, loving dad of Judith and Allison and their partners Bob and Tony, a proud grandpa of Sarah, Emma, Christopher and Thomas and grandpa Bob of Jack, Joe, Jon, Charlie, Millie and Ruby, a beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Wednesday May 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses and Marie Curie.
GRAY - (nee Averre) On May 23, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Northallerton. Diane, aged 64 years, dearly loved wife of Brian, loving mother of Glenda and Ian and dear grandma of Nathan. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday, May 31 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the M.N.D., c/o Mr. Gray, 9 Sladeburn Drive, Northallerton, DL6 1BJ.
GREATHEAD - May 21, 2007, peacefully after a short illness borne with courage. Elsie, aged 88 years, of Bishopton, devoted wife of the late Raymond, much loved mum of Christine, mother-in-law to Neville, a treasured gran of Victoria and Richard, also a proud great-gran. Funeral Wednesday, May 30. Would friends please meet 2.30 pm for service at St. Peter's Church, Bishopton, followed by burial at St. Peter's Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St Peter's Church, Bishopton.
HAIGH - May 16, 2007, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne. Ian, aged 63 years, of Newton Aycliffe, devoted husband to Ann, loving dad to Karen and Kevin, cherished grandfather to Reece, Elisha and Emily. Funeral Friday, May 25, 2007. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HALL - On May 20, peacefully at home. Rita (nee Foley), aged 61 years, beloved wife of Clive, much loved mam of Stephen, beloved nana to Kyle and sadly missed by Denise. Rita will be missed by all her family and close friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Bede's R.C. Church, Sacriston on Thursday, May 24 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research U.K. Collection plate will be provided in Church.
HEALY - John, aged 69 years, of Richmond, died suddenly in hospital on May 10. Brother of Frank, Kath and Jamie. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednes day, May 30 at 3.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel
HEWISON - May 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Rowan Court, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother to Sheila and dearly loved gran to Sarah, Kelly and Tracy and great-grandma to Lauren and Tegan. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Thursday, May 31 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
HILL - On May 18, peacefully in hospital, of Flynn Court, Newton Aycliffe. John, aged 65 years, a much loved husband to Brenda loving dad to Andrew, much loved father-in-law to Becky, devoted grandad to Charlotte, also a dearly loved son-in-law to Joyce and Ray. Funeral Friday May 25. Would friends please meet 3.00 pm for service at Durham Crema torium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the Critical Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
HITCHINGS - May 19, suddenly, of Lunedale Road, Darlington. Geoffrey, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Alison and Kathryn and loving grandad of Mary. Funeral Friday, May 25. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for Encephalitis Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HODGSON - May 19, suddenly after illness. William (Binner), aged 57 years, beloved husband of Ellen, devoted dad of Penny, Mark and the late Craig, dear father-in-law to Wayne, loving grandad to Kyle, a much loved son of Billy and the late Marjorie, also a dear son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 2.15 p.m. on Friday, May 25, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
HOWARD - On May 20, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, of 42 Carmel Road South, Darlington. Ted, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, dear father of Kathryn, father-in-law of David and loving grandfather of Daniel and Tom. Funeral Thursday, May 31. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for All Saints' Church, Blackwell c/o The Vicarage, 104 Blackwell Lane, Darlington, DL3 8QQ.
HOWELLS - May 17, passed away peacefully, formerly of Darlington. Ellen Joan (nee Callandar), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, treasured mum of Pauline, Barry, Susan and Tony, loving grandma of Julia, Jane, Sepy, Simon and Amy, great-grandma of Catelyn. With us always. Funeral Thursday, May 24. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
ABBOTT - May 11, peacefully at home, after an illness fought with great dignity, of Darlington (formerly of Croft). Austin, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Louisa, much loved father of Michelle and Martin, dear father-in-law of Barry and Sharon and devoted grandad of Charlotte, Hannah and Cameron. Funeral Friday, May 18. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Zoe's Place, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ALEXANDER - May 9, James (Jimmy) aged 72 years of Leeds formerly of Browney. Peacefully after illness bravely borne. Loving son of late Jimmy and Jenny, loving father, father-in-law and grandfather, brother of Marion and brother-in-law of Andrew, loving uncle, great uncle and friend. loved by all. Cremation Thursday May 17, at 9.40 a.m. at Rawdon Crematorium, Horsforth, Leeds, LS19 6JP. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK to sister's address. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P.
APPLEBY - May 14, in hospital after a long illness bravely borne, of West Corn-forth. Jean, aged 77 years, a dearly loved daughter of the late George and Deborah, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Eva and Peter, Peggy and the late Jim, Jack and Audrey, Olga and Stan, Judy and Jack, George and Enid, also the late Derek and Christine, also a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Wednesday, May 23 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to Mrs J. Allen for Wards 13 and 14, University Hospital of North Durham.
ASSENTI - May 14, of Norwich Gardens, Willington. Malcolm, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Chris, loving father of the late John, also a devoted grandad of Michael and Mark. Friends please meet for service at Our Lady and Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Friday May 18, at 11.30 a.m. Interment to follow.
BAKER - Suddenly on May 10. Sybil (nee Dunn), aged 79 years (late of Sherburn Hill, former school teacher). Devoted wife of the late Douglas, a much loved mam of Andrew and Howard, mother-in-law of Diane and Julie, also a loving grandmother to Louise, Joshua and Jacob. Funeral to take place on Monday May 21. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu to, Sight Savers International, Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. RH16 4BX.
BARDON - Janet (Bardie), aged 88 years, formerly of Hornby, Noels Court, Catterick Village and Benkhill Lodge, Bedale, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on May 11. Dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Iain and dear mother-in-law to Pat. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Hornby on Thursday, May 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Scott Suite, Friarage Hospital and Hornby Church Funds.
BARLOW - On May 14, suddenly at home, of Grey Gardens, Coundon. Freda (nee Long), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Lorrie, much loved sister and sister-in-law, also a dear aunt. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday May 22 at 10.00 am Sadly missed by all
BARTON - May 11, suddenly, after a short illness, of Cassop (formerly of West Corn-forth). George, aged 73 years, loving husband of June, dearly loved dad of Gillian, father-in-law of Billy a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Monday at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research c/o Gillian Mackie.
BATTY - Rev. Harry, died, aged 83 years, at Liberton Hospital, Edinburgh on May 11, 2007. From 1961 to 1985 he was the Methodist Minister in Swaledale. He was a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and friend.
BELL - May 9, (peacefully, in hospital). Arthur, aged 77 years. Former Prison officer. Beloved husband of Ina, a dear father, father-in-law and proud grandad. Sadly missed by all who knew him. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham on Friday May 18, at 1.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All welcome afterwards at The Victoria Inn, Hallgarth Street. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, U.H.N.D. wards 2 and 3.
