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BLACK - April 13, of Bishop Auckland. Elizabeth, aged 67 years (Betty, nee Caine), beloved wife of Alistair, loving mam of Michael and Nigel, a dear mother-in-law, much loved grandmother, treasured aunt and a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 9.15 a.m. on Friday, April 20, followed by cremation at Darlington.
BLADES - Peacefully on April 17, of Stanhope. Clifford Dalton, aged 74 years. Son of the late Fred and Elsie Blades, a dear brother of Leonard and his late sister Cissie, a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle, a dearest friend of Ann, he will be sadly missed. Funeral Friday April 27 in The Methodist Chapel, Stanhope at 9.20 a.m. to be followed by interment in Crosshill Cemetery. Would friends please meet at church. Flowers would be gratefully appreciated, however, donations to Weardale Community Hospital in lieu of flowers would also be appreciated if so desired.
BRITAIN - John William Sinclair. April 13, (peacefully, in hospital), of Sinderby. Willy, aged 92 years. Dearly loved brother of Raymond, who will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Pickhill on Friday April 20, at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment.
BROWN - A Memorial Service for the late Pat will take place on Saturday, April 21 in High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn at 2.00 p.m. Will all friends please meet at chapel. Donations in memory of Pat may be given to the British Heart Foundation. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in The Hare and Hounds at Westgate.
BRYCE - David Martin, of Redcar, late of Evenwood, suddenly on April 11, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Marian, much loved dad and grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral to be held St Peter's, Redcar on Thursday, April 19 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at St. Bede's Chapel at 3.30 p.m.
BUSFIELD - April 14 (in hospital), of Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk. George, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Brenda, loving father to David and Peter, a dear father-in-law to Angela and grandad to Kim, Carly, Daniel and great-grandad to Leila. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, April 23 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
CAIRNS - April 12, peacefully, in hospital. John William (Jack), aged 83 years, of Thornley, beloved husband of Mary, a loving father of John and Peter a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service on Tuesday April 24 at Thornley Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery. Friends invited please meet at the Church. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the North East Air Ambulance.
CAMPBELL - Rita April 15, peacefully after a short illness, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, of Kirkstone Avenue, Peterlee. Rita, aged 62 years, dearly loved daughter of the late John and Hilda Mary, sister of George and the late Joan, dear aunt of Shirley, Michael and Andrew and great-aunt of Christopher, Jonathan, Hollyann and Alexandra. Cortege leaving Berwick Chase, Peterlee for cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium on Thursday, April 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research c/o Shirley. Following the service everyone is welcome back to Castle Eden Cricket Club for refreshments. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
CAPPLEMAN - On April 14, after a short illness. Walter, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Annette, Patricia and Linda, loving granddad and great-granddad (Pop). Funeral Monday, April 23. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to The Stroke Association c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
CHEESMOND - April 13 (at home), of Barton. Dorothy, aged 81 years, beloved wife of George, dearly loved mum of Gillian and Elizabeth and a much loved grandma. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations for Herriot Hospice Homecare c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
COLLING - Lynn (ne้ Ward) Tragically and suddenly in London on April 11, 2007. Adored wife of Tom and darling mum of Sophie. Daughter of Jenny and the late Jack of Kelloe, County Durham. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed. All enquiries to, T. H. Sanders and Sons, 35 High Street, Barnes. SW13 9LP. Tel: 0208 876 5255.
CUMBERLAND - April 13, (in hospital), formerly of West Cornforth. Ruby, (nee Brewster), aged 80 years. Loving wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mother of David, John, James and Diane, loving nana and great-nana and dear mother-in-law. Friends and family please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday April 25, at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only.
DAVISON - On April 18, in hospital, of West Burton. Dorothy (Dot), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Davison, dearly loved mother of Robert and a very dear grandmother. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Leyburn on Tuesday, April 24 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Romanby Ward at the Friarage Hospital (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church. R.I.P.
DIAS - (Gosforth, Newcastle) Suddenly, in hospital on April 17, 2007. Brad, adored wife of Yves, mother of Jo-Anna, Philippa and Elise, Omi of Alastair, Lucy, Andrew, Kate, Hugh and Graham. Requiem Mass at St. Charles' Church, Gosforth on Monday April 23, at 9.45 a.m. No flowers. Donations may be sent if desired, MacMillan Cancer Support, 4th floor, suite 401A-401B, Whingrove House, Ponteland Road, Newcastle. NE5 3DP.
DOUGLAS - April 17, suddenly at home, in Leeming. Irene, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Patricia and Susan, mother-in-law of Richard and David, a very dear grandma to Neil, Claire, Heather and great-grandma to Jack. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Michael's Church, Kirklington on Monday, April 23 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
EASDALE - April 13 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness fought with courage and dignity), of Bagby, Thirsk. Carol Anne, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Michael, loving mother to Stuart and Sarah, dear nannie to Max, George and Phoebe and mother-in-law to Eric. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Bagby on Tuesday, April 24 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
ELLIOTT - April 12 (in hospital), of Chilton. Norman, aged 86 years, devoted husband of Edna, loving father of Jean, a much loved grandad of Deborah and Iain, father-in-law of John and a much loved brother. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Tuesday, April 24 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
ELLIOTT - April 18 (after a long illness bravely borne). Russell, aged 66 years, former Sergeant with Durham Constabulary. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, devoted dad of Claire and Ian, father-in-law of Amber, a dearly loved brother of Alan and Raymond, also a dear uncle and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday, April 26. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for The Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland on a plate at the crematorium.
EVERARD - Arthur On April 17, peacefully in hospital, after a successful career at Vaux Brewery and a long and happy retirement. Arthur, aged 82 years, of Darlington, a beloved husband of Sheila, a loving father of Jennifer, John and Jayne, also a much loved grandad of Richard, Katherine, Ben and Jenny. Funeral Thursday April 26. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
FLANAGAN - April 17, peacefully, at home. Elizabeth (nee Jordan), aged 88 years, of Trimdon Station, beloved wife of the late Philip, loving mother of Philip, Peter and Margaret a dear mother-in-law also a much loved nana. Funeral service on Tuesday April 24 at St. Paul's Church at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.
FLETCHER - April 15, of Gilesgate. William, aged 79 years. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 24 at 9.30 a.m.
FORBES - Doreen (nee Pearson) On April 17, peacefully in the Hardwyke Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital. Doreen, aged 81 years, of Trimdon. Devoted wife of the late Bill, a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to take place at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Monday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
FORBES - Doreen A loving aunt, someone too special to ever forget. Jane and Mary.
