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CARNEY - April 29, peacefully, of Bishop Auckland. Frank, beloved, loving husband and best friend of Ann. Wonderful, devoted dad of Ruth and son-in-law David, also greatly loved by all his family and friends. Please meet for a Requiem Mass of Thanksgiving for the life and love of Frank at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.15 p.m on Thursday, May 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Any donations gratefully received will be forwarded to Cancer Research.
CARR - April 30 (peacefully), of Peterlee Cottages, Wheatley Hill (formerly of Jersey). John, aged 62 years, a dear partner of Joyce, a beloved and devoted dad of Sharon and Lynn, father-in-law of Cliff and Andrew, a treasured grandad of Laura and Alex and a loving brother to Monica. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, May 9 at Sacred Hearts and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CHAPMAN - Joan (nee Heeley), aged 82 years, peacefully at home of Bainesse, Catterick Village on April 27, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Donald Chapman dearly loved mother of Paul and Susan and a loving grandmother of Mark and Clare. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, May 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Anne's Church Funds.
CLARKSON - May 1, of Bishop Auckland, after a short illness. Dennis, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Kathleen, devoted dad of Karen and Debra, dear father-in-law to Graham and Michael, much loved and loving grandad of Mark, Stephen, Michael and Kathryn. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Critical Care Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
COATES - Hazel Mary (nee Fullerton) aged 56 years, of Tunstall, peacefully in hospital on April 27, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of John, dearest daughter of Molly, loving sister of Phil, sister-in-law of Val and Peter and a dear aunt of David and Sarah. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall on Friday, May 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Arthritis Research and Church Funds.
CONNOR - May 3, peacefully, after a long illness at Ventress Hall, Darlington. Kathleen aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, loving mother of Rosemary, mother-in-law of Adie, adored nana of Scott and Shelagh, also a great-nana. Funeral Wednesday, May 9. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
COWIE - April 30, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Wheatley Hill. Violet (nee Nunn), aged 83 years. Loving wife to the late James, precious mam of Sandra and Catherine, mother-in-law of John and grandma to Emily and Adam. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, 12.10 p.m. at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
CRAGGS - Harold On April 27, suddenly at home. Harold, aged 84 years, of Station Road, Sedgefield. Dearly loved husband of Doreen and a much loved uncle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, May 8 at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield.
DONALD - Mam you will be sadly missed. All our love Anthony and your loving grandchildren Stephen and Sara.
DONALD - Peacefully on April 30, of Bishop Middleham. Joan (nee Blakey), aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of John, mother of Adrian, Anthony and Tracey, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.
DUFFY - April 29, of West Auckland, late of Seaham. Patrick, aged 57 years, dearly loved son of the late Michael and Agnes, much loved brother of Rosemary, Michael and the late Teresa, also dearly loved uncle and cousin. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helens at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, May 8, followed by cremation at Darlington. All flowers and correspondence to 36 East Green, West Auckland.
ELLAM - April 21, (suddenly, in France), of L.E.G. Motors, Hummerbeck Farm House, Darlington Road, West Auckland. Clive, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Grace, a much loved dad of Simon and father-in-law of Lynn and a dearly loved grandad of Stephen and Rebecca. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland on Friday May 4, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham.
ELLAN - April 21, (suddenly, in France), of L.E.G. Motors, Hummerbeck Farm House, Darlington Road, West Auckland. Clive, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Grace, a much loved dad of Simon and father-in-law of Lynn and a dearly loved grandad of Stephen and Rebecca. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland on Friday May 4, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham.
FEARON - (nee Neal) April 29, peacefully, at home with dignity, after an illness bravely borne. Jean, aged 79 years, of Bowburn. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Ted, a much loved and precious mam of Kathleen, Linda and Carol, a dear mother-in-law of Brian, Tony and Michael and a much loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, May 8 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema torium.
FERRY - Malcolm aged 53 years, of Richmond, former licensee of The Fleece Hotel, Richmond and The Colburn Lodge, Colburn, died peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice on April 23, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved partner of Elaine, much loved dad of Hannah Elizabeth and Amelia Jayne and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, May 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment for family and close friends only. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
FIELD - April 30, (suddenly), of Station Avenue, Brandon. Stan, aged 79 years. Dearly beloved husband of Audrey, a dear father, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Tuesday May 8. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church at 1.45 p.m. prior to cremation.
FOX - April 25, peacefully at Abbey Care Nursing Home, Scorton. Betty, aged 88 years, of Thornton Watlass, beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Jo and Michael, mother-in-law of Mick and Margaret, also much loved nan of Matthew, William, Chris and Jenny. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Thursday, May 10 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Red Cross Society.
FRIEND - Paddy, aged 80 years, of Richmond, peacefully in hospital on April 28. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn, much loved dad of John, Shaun and Wayne and a loving grandad to Kayleigh. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 8 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. No flowers by request please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for the Border Collie Rescue.
GARNETT - April 25, of The Bungalow, Spring Bank, Hawes. Harry, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Florence, a much loved father of Pauline and dear son-in-law of Chris. Funeral service at Hawes Church, Wednesday May 2, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired for MacMillan Nurses and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
GILBERT - April 29, suddenly, of Vine Street, Darlington. Jeremy (Jez), aged 40 years. Beloved husband of Jean (Metcalfe) and will be sadly missed by his friends. Funeral Tuesday May 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for The Dialysis Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
GREENLAND - On April 23, 2007, in hospital. Audrey Mary, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a dear mum of Kim and Caroline. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Great Sutton on Friday, May 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Chester Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to St. Mary's Church, Coddington. Enquiries to W. Williams and Son Funeral Directors, Little Sutton. Tel: (0151) 3392129.
GREGORY - May 1, peacefully at The Gardens Care Home, Darlington. Agnes, aged 90 years. Very dearly beloved wife of the late Jack and will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law and friends. Funeral Friday May 4. Friends and relatives please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please.
HACKWORTH - April 30, peacefully, after a long courageous battle with his family by his side of East View, Wheatley Hill. Thomas (Tommy), aged 73 years. Devoted and dearly loved husband and best friend of Jean, precious dad of Jackson and Lesley, much loved father- in-law of Christine. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saint's Church, for service at 2.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to, The Macmillan Cancer Trust.
