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ANDERSON - April 21, suddenly at home, in Hunwick. Ruth, aged 77 years, devoted and much loved wife of Raymond, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church, Lydia Street at 2.40 p.m. on Monday, April 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to Church Funds.
ATKIN - April 25 (peacefully at home), of Barnard Castle. Roy, aged 67 years, beloved husband of June, father of Kevin, David, Zenith and Gwydron (many thanks to a dear son-in-law Graeme), dear grandad of Emma, Beth, Adam, Laura and Zara. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, May 3 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given in church to the Clique and to Barnard Castle Cricket Club for a memorial bench.
ATKINSON - On April 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Airyolland, Port William, Scotland and formerly of Arkengarthdale. Kenny, aged 56 years, dearly loved wife of Leslie, very dear mother of Simon and Jane, much loved mother-in-law of Ruth and Lewis and loving granma of Michael. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Saturday, April 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
ATKINSON - On April 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Airyolland, Port William, Scotland and formerly of Arkengarthdale. Kenny, aged 56 years, dearly loved wife of Leslie, very dear mother of Simon and Jane, much loved mother-in-law of Ruth and Lewis and loving granma of Michael. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale tomorrow, Saturday, April 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
BAINBRIDGE - Allan Lambert On April 22, peacefully in hospital. Allan, aged 83 years, of Thornaby, a dear husband of the late Stella, a much loved brother of Joe and the late Harry and Lorna. Funeral service to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, April 30 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in Acklam Cemetery. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Any donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o The Manager, Nat West Bank, 123 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees. Will be sadly missed by all.
BELL - April 21 of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton Colliery. Pat (nee Harris), aged 57 years. A dearly beloved wife of Michael and a much loved mam of Tara, Michaela and Dayna, also a loving and devoted nana, sister and aunt of all the family. Friends please meet on Monday April 30, at 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to, Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
BELL - Mary Elizabeth Peacefully at home on April 20, aged 72 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Alan and Mary and dearest friend and partner of John. Funeral service to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, April 30 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
BELLWOOD - Newton Ayclife April 18, (peacefully, in hospital), of 18 Avon Court. John (Jack), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Dolly, loving dad of Pat, Jean and John. Funeral Thursday April 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church, 2.00 p.m. prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of The MacMillan Nurses will be accepted by Bryan A Shepherd at Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BENNETT - Mary (nee Hogg), of Evenwood, died suddenly but peacefully on April 20, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, a much loved mother of Ian and Christine, mother-in-law of Anne, also a loving and devoted grandma of Helen and Claire. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Monday, April 30 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request please, donations if desired for Church Funds may be given on the plate provided at the rear of the church.
BINKS - April 18 (unexpectedly), of The Crescent, Coundon. Freda, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Sidney, devoted mother of Lynne and Christine, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Monday, April 30 at Durham, following a service in he Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BLAND - Peacefully, at Meadowbank Nursing Home, Curthwaite on Monday April 23, 2007. Kathleen, aged 87 years. Formerly of Great Ayton. Beloved mother of Charles and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Chris and granny of Sarah. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday May 1. A Memorial Service is to be held at Great Ayton on a later date. Family flowers by request. Donations if desired to, The N.S.P.C.C. Enquiries to, D. C. Studholme Funeral Directors Ltd., Reeds Lane, Wigton, Cumbria. Tel: (01697) 345318.
BOUSFIELD - Alan, aged 55 years of Greenhills Farm, Harwood-in-Teesdale, after an illness courageously borne, passed away at home on April 22. Beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Andrew and Shirley, a loving grandad of Callum, a dear son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and caring neighbour. Friends please meet for service at St. James the Less Church, Forest-in-Teesdale on Wednesday May 2, at 12.45 p.m. to be followed by cremation at Darlington. Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only, donations may be made in Church for MacMillan Nurses and church funds.
BRADLEY - April 22, unexpectedly in hospital, of Wheatley Hill. Robert, aged 87 years. Dearly loved brother and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday May 1. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.40 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BRADLEY - Ebenezer On April 18, peacefully in Rydal Care Home. Brad, aged 81 years, of Darlington, a dearly beloved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Diane and Paul, dear brother of Doris and Douglas. Funeral Friday, April 27. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. John's Church.
BRIGGS - Darlington April 20 (peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice). Mandy (nee Dawson), aged 37 years, loving wife to Dave, special daughter to Pat and the late Dave, dearest daughter-in-law to Dave and Maureen, mam in a million to Danielle, Dean, Rachel and Maisie, beloved sister and aunty. Sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, April 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top, 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in the East Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. Re-united with her beloved dad.
BRIGGS - Mandy (nee Dawson) If you have a mam, love her while you can, because God took our mam and our best friend. Goodnight, God Bless. Love Danielle, Dean, Rachel and Maisie. xxxx
BUNCE - Ronald Edward (Ron), aged 86 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in the Friary Hospital on Friday, April 27, 2007. Funeral particulars later.
CARR - April 16, (peacefully, after a short illness). Thomas Ronald (Ron), in his 90th year, of Coxhoe. Loving husband of the late Florence, (nee Redfern), much loved dad of Pat and Ron, father-in-law of Sandra and Terry, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Friday April 27, at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Diabetes Centre, University Hospital, North Road, Durham. DH1 5TW.
COATES - April 24, of Hunwick. Jacqueline (Jackie), aged 58 years, dearly beloved wife of George, devoted mam of Jane, Julie, Michael and Anthony, also a much loved nana and great-nana and a dearly loved sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 1.10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, followed by cremation at Durham.
COATMAN - April 18, suddenly but peacefully. Joseph (Joe), aged 77 years, of Horden, much loved dad of Robert, Ann, Margaret and Jacqueline, cherished grandad and great-grandad, also a treasured brother to Shirley and Barry. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral Wednesday, May 2. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m., for service at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Horden followed by burial at Horden Cemetery. All floral tributes to be sent to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Cotsford Lane, Horden.
COATSWORTH - April 23 (peacefully at home), of 'Magnolia', Mickleton, Barnard Castle. Thomas William (Tommy), aged 88 years, beloved husband of Irene Stella, dearly loved father of Bernard, Jennifer and Trevor, father-in-law to Betty, Janet and David, loving grandfather of the late Christopher, also to Sean, Tanya, Tina, Shani, Robert and Susan, great-grandfather to Shannon, Courtney and Jessica. Would friends and family please meet for service at Middleton-in-Teesdale Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Middleton Surgery may be left in church or sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
COOKE - April 21, of Westfield Drive, Hurworth. Maurice, aged 65 years, loving husband to Doreen, devoted and proud dad to John, Peter and Ian, much loved cousin to Margaret, also a dearly loved brother-in-law and special uncle. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CRAGGS - April 22 (in hospital, after a short illness), of Ferryhill (formerly of Spennymoor). Edith (nee Thompson), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Shirley, much loved aunt of Ken and Liz. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 2 at 12.00 noon.
