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AGAR (Sacriston) Peacefully, in hospital on August 18, aged 75 years. Jim, a dear brother to Bill, dear uncle to Stephen and dearly loved friend of Elizabeth. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday August 28, at 12.00 noon for service and cremation.

ALDERSON John George (Jack), aged 90 years, of Gibbs Neeze Farm, Staindrop, died peacefully in hospital on August 21. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved father of Tommy, dear father-in-law to Eileen, loving grandad to Judith and Brian and great-grandad to Helen and Laura. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wednesday, August 29 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Mary's Church, Staindrop.

ASHLEY Joan Rachael On August 16, peacefully in hospital. Joan, aged 76 years, of Darlington. Dearly loved and sadly missed sister, auntie (my staff), friend. Funeral Friday, August 24. Friends please meet for a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Darlington at 9.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BAINBRIDGE On August 17 (peacefully in hospital), of Coxhoe. Raymond (Nickel), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Audrey, devoted father of Linda, Allan and Ian, a sadly missed father-in-law of Alan, a treasured grandfather of Richard and Marissa, also a much loved great-grandfather of Ellie, Dylan and Rhianna. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday, August 23 at 12.40 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.

BELL August 18, (suddenly), of 5 Church View, Quebec. Ralph, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Arlene and loving dad of Angela, Jeanette and Alan and also a loving grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday August 24, at 10.30 a.m.

BLACKETT August 19, of Bishop Auckland. Mary, aged 68 years, much loved mother of Mandy, Michelle and the late Roy, also grandmother to Michceale. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Lynesack at 12.00 noon on Friday, August 24, followed by cremation at Darlington.

BOWRON Gladys Mary, formerly of Mickleton, died suddenly at Knowesouth Nursing Home, Jedburgh on August 11, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, loving mother of Christine, gran to Richard and Louise and a great-gran, sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Middleton-in-Teesdale Methodist Chapel on Friday, August 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Romaldkirk Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Alzheimer's Research Trust.

BROWN August 17, peacefully in hospital. Gordon Stanley, aged 81 years, of Low Green, Gainford. A dearly loved brother of Muriel and a much loved uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, August 23. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, prior to interment in Gainford Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

CARFOOT August 21, of Salvin Street, Spennymoor. Gwenda, (nee Lawson), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold and much loved by her close family and friends. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Tuesday for a service at 1.10 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in the collection plate for church funds.

CLENNELL Alfred Clark (Alf), aged 88 years, of Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital on August 17. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Barbara, dear father-in-law to Raymond, loving granda to Sarah and John, great-granda to Molly and brother to Betty. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 24 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for St. Paul's Church, Evenwood.

COLLINS August 17, (peacefully, after a short illness, in Hartlepool Hospice), of Wingate. Carol (nee Owen), aged 51 years. Loving mum of David, Christopher and Steven, a much loved daughter the late Albert and Margaret, a sister to Alby and Anne and sister-in-law of Susan. Funeral service to take place on Friday August 24, at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, The Hartlepool Hospice.

CRAGGS August 16 (in hospital), of Frank Street, Gilesgate Moor. Leslie aged 75 years devoted brother of Lilian. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church Belmont on Thursday, August 23 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Belmont Cemetery.

DODD Suddenly, August 12. Christine, of St. Helens Auckland, aged 49 years. A private funeral has taken place in Durham Crematorium. Now you can sleep in peace Christine.

DOY On August 19, peacefully at home, in North-allerton, courageous to the end. Jack, dearly loved husband of Diane, loving father of Lesley, Paul, Kevin, Matthew and the late Shelley and a dearest grandad and will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 28 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Mowbray Suite at the Friarage Hospital.

DUNN August 23 (peacefully at home), of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Alan, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Christine, loving father to Peter, Kevin and Rachael and grandad to Thomas, William and Chloe, a dear brother-in-law and godson to Frank Knowles. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, August 31 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Herriot Hospice Homecare.

DYE James Ellis (Jim), Warrant Officer RAF Ret'd., aged 84 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on August 20. Dearly loved husband of Bette, much loved dad of Linda and Patricia and a loving grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, August 30 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for The Friends of the Friary Community Hospital, Richmond.

ELDERTON Barbara Mary Peacefully on August 16, in Hundens Park Care Home. Barbara, aged 75 years, of Darlington (formerly of Tandridge Court). Dearly beloved wife of the late Noel. Funeral Friday, August 24. Friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation.

FISHER August 21, of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Kenneth, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen and a dear dad of Michael, Glen and Jason, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Cortege leaving residence at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday August 28, for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m.

FORSTER August 17, of Sherburn Village. Jack, aged 75 years. Devoted husband of Joan, loving and caring dad of Duncan, Gary, Craig and Kelly, a dear father-in-law and also a much loved and loving grandad of Craig, Lee, Georgie-May, Amy, Charley-Leigh, Liam and Leona-Mae. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Thursday August 23, at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment in Sherburn Cemetery.

FOTHERGILL August 18, (peacefully, at home), of Mount Pleasant Court, Low Spennymoor. Mary, (nee Summerson), aged 78 years. A dearly loved mam of Barbara, Johnny, Tony, Peter and David, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved nana and a very dear, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in The Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.

FOTHERGILL August 18, (peacefully, at home), of Mount Pleasant Court, Low Spennymoor. Mary, (nee Summerson), aged 78 years. A dearly loved mam of Barbara, Johnny, Tony, Peter and David, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved nana and a very dear, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in The Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.

GIBSON August 13, Alder Arthur, aged 89 years, of Hurworth Place, dearly loved husband of Peggy, affectionately remembered by his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Hurworth-on-Tees on Friday, August 24 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

GIBSON August 22, formerly of Howden-le-Wear. Eileen, aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ralph, much loved mother of Lynn and Eric, mother-in-law of Joe and Pauline, a dear sister of Marion, sister-in-law of Annie, also a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in church for the British Heart Foundation.

GILDAY August 18, (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornley. John, (Jack), aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Lily, much loved father of Brian, a dear father-in-law of Debbie, also a much loved granda of Mandy, Nicola and Becky. Funeral service to take place on Friday August 24, at Thornley Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Friends please meet at the chapel.

GRAINGER Durham August 17, (suddenly, at home). Robert William (Bill), aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Maud, much loved father of Helen and David, father-in-law of Michael and grandad to Jamie, Tom, Luke and Tara, also brother to Dorothy, uncle to Barbara, Linda, Kathleen, Tony and Michael and brother-in-law to Madge. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday August 24, at 1.00 p.m. afterwards all welcome to The Rugby Club, Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice or Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

GREENWELL August 16, (suddenly), of Ferryhill, (formerly of Easington Village). Ross, aged 45 years. Devoted partner of Karen, much loved son of Irene and the late George, dear brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law, loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday August 23, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The School Music Award, plate provided at crematorium.

GREY August 16, at the Gardens Nursing Home, formerly of Danesmoor Crescent, Darlington. Barbara, aged 81 years, widow of Alf and sister of David Pudsey. Cremation private. A Service of Thanksgiving to be held at Grange Road Baptist Church at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday, August 23. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Grange Road Baptist Church or the Marie Curie Cancer Care, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

HALL August 23, (peacefully). William, (Bill), of Northallerton, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Eliza May, (nee Dunn), much loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service, Darlington Crematorium, Thursday August 30, 9.45 a.m.

HARPER August 22, suddenly following a long illness, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe. Leslie Bland, aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Linda, dear dad of Paul and loving grandad of Lewis and Jonathan. Funeral Wednesday, August 29. Friends please meet for service in St. Elizabeth's Church, Woodham at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

HARRISON August 18, (at home), of Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor. Margaret Mary, (Peggy), aged 80 years. Dearly beloved mother of David and Christopher and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Tuesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.

HARROP August 22, Anthony John, a dearly loved dad and grandad, will be sadly missed by his broken hearted family.

HARROP August 22. It is with deepest regret and sadness the Harrop family announce the death of Anthony John, aged 71 years, who died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband of Maria, a loving dad of Grace, Alex, Billy Boy, Joanne, Anthony and John Boy and father-in-law to Brian, Linda, Ray, Brenda and Fiona, a loving and loved grandad of Nathan Lee, Coralena, Jade Marie, Martina, Tara, Shelby, Amy Maria, Chelsea, Annaleigh, Chloe, Naomi, Elizabeth Tear and Courtney. Interment Wednesday, August 29 in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 2.00 p.m. for a Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.

HENERY August 22, (peacefully), in Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee, (late of Horden). Margaret Ruth, (nee O'Brian), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, a loving mother of Brian, Kenneth and Gordon, dearest mother-in-law of Maria and Christine and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium Wednesday August 29. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Services. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

HINDE Albert Wilfrid (Wilf), formerly of Honeywood Gardens and latterly of Stanton Hall, after a short hospital stay. Beloved husband of the late Norah for over 60 years and much loved father and grandfather. Funeral Wednesday, August 29 at 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Donations in lieu of flowers to Arthritis Care.

HINDE August 19, in hospital, of Stanton Hall, Darlington. Albert, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Norah, dearly loved dad of Keith and Maureen, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Wednesday, August 29. Friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for Northlands Methodist Church, Darlington.

HUDSON Diane (nee Wintersgill), aged 55 years, of Kirkby Fleetham, died peacefully at the Abbey Care Village, Scorton on August 21. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, much loved mum of Simon and Mark, beloved daughter of Gladys and a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, August 30 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate at the crematorium chapel for the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds).

HUGHES On August 19, of Hill View, Esh Winning. Winnie, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Walter and a much loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and will be sadly missed by all her family. Friends please meet for service in Esh Winning Baptist Church on Friday, August 24 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshment at the Catholic Hall afterwards.

HUTCHINSON On August 24, of Eshwood View, Ushaw Moor. Nancy, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, a much loved mother of John, Rita, David and Rick, a loving grandma to Jonathon, Kay, Jayne and Peter and a dear mother-in-law of Christine, Nigel, Angela and Elsie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 30 at 10.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.

HUTCHMAN Edna (nee Moor), aged 87 years (formerly of Darlington), died suddenly in hospital on the Isle of Wight on August 22. Service to take place at Whippingham Crematorium, Isle of Wight on Thursday, August 30 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for RNIB may be sent to Funeral Director, Geoff Leather, 45 Upper St. James Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. (Tel. 01983 529090).

JACKSON Darlington August 20, (suddenly, at home). Maureen, (nee Cowper), aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Brian, dearly loved mother to David and Mandy, Graham and Val, a devoted daughter to Winnie, a dear grandmother and sister and very special friend to Lisa and Family. Sadly missed by all. Funeral Tuesday August 28. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 10.45 a.m. R.I.P.

JAWO August 19 (in hospital), of Spennymoor (formerly of Brandon). Mary, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late David, devoted mam of Jean and Valerie, mother-in-law of Chris, much loved nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 28 at 1.00 p.m. Mary will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends.

JEFFELS Vera Lilian On August 20, (peacefully), at Westmoor View Nursing Home, aged 87 years. The beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Christine and Alan, also a dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-gran. Service to be held on Thursday, August 30, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Hilda's Church, Chopgate, prior to burial in the church yard. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, church funds.

JOHNSON August 23, (peacefully, at home after a long illness), of Walkworth Lane, Spennymoor. Vivien Margaret, (nee Thompson), aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Frank, a dearly loved mam of Mark, a loving mother-in-law of Eleanor, a much loved gran of Megan and Matthew and a very dear daughter of Florrie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.

JONES August 22, peacefully at home with her loving family around her, of Jenkins Court, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Hunter Road. Mary, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, treasured mum of Allison, Steven, Mark and Helen, special and much loved nana and great-grandma to Fiona, Adam, Matthew, Sam, Laura, Owain, Rhys, Christopher, Jonathan, Sian and Luke, also a loving mother-in-law. She will be missed so much. Funeral Wednesday, August 29. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.

KEENLEYSIDE Meg, aged 80 years of Linton-on-Ouse, died August 21, peacefully with her family. Beloved wife of the late Keith, much loved mother of Andrew, Piers, Sarah, Robin, Miles and late Simon. Funeral service at St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Wednesday August 29 at 2.00 p.m. followed interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Cancer Research UK and Church Funds.

KENNEDY August 22 (peacefully), formerly of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Albert (Sam), aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Dora, loving father to Albert, Peter and Michael, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Bede's Chapel, Middlesbrough Crematorium on Thursday, August 30 at 2.00 p.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Amenities Fund at Southwoods Nursing Home, Northallerton.

KING August 17, of Rumby Hill Lane, Crook. Joyce, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, mother of Jim and Eileen and a friend to Avril. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 23 at 11.30 a.m.

LANGSTAFF On August 17, in hospital. Albert aged 84 years, of Leeming, dearly beloved husband of Lilian. Funeral service to take place at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Tuesday, August 28 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for Cancer Relief and British Heart Foundation may be sent to Bedale Funeral Services, 28 Market Place, Bedale or a plate will be in church.

LONGSTAFF August 20, (peacefully), in Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland. Angus (Gus), aged 87 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Maud, a dearest uncle to Sylvia and a dear great-uncle. Cremation Wednesday August 29 at Durham, following a service in the crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

LOWIS August 17, peacefully at Estoril Road South, Darlington. Kenneth M., aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, precious dad of Margaret and Mervyn, also a special and loving grandad and great-great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, August 23. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.

LOWIS Kenneth, a loving grandad of Alison and Ian, great-grandad of Daniel, Thomas and Elizabeth. Will be greatly missed.

LOWTHER (Wheatley Hill) August 17. Hannah Jane, (nee Jacomb), aged 74 years. Loving wife of the late Wreford, mother of Janice and Colin, dear sister to Sheila, mother-in-law to Gordon, much loved gran to Katy, Adam, Helen, Jenny and Marc. Funeral to take place on Friday August 24. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. and afterwards at Wheatley Hill Scouts Hut.

MADDISON August 21, late of Langley Park. Bill, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Peggy, loving dad of Joan and Colin, father-in-law to Frank and Kath, also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday August 28, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.

McDONNELL August 19, due to a tragic accident of Gore Hill Estate, Thornley. Phyllis, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Matthew, a loving mother of Brian and John, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday August 28. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley R.C. Church, at 10.00 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

McGONIGLE August 17. Hilda (nee Cundell), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mother of John and the late Hilda, beloved nana to Karen, Katie and Alison, also a dearly loved sister, mother-in-law and great-grandmother. Funeral arrangements to follow. Rest in Peace

McGONIGLE August 17. Hilda (nee Cundell), peacefully in hospital, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother to John and the late Hilda, a devoted nana to Karen, Katie and Alison, a dearly loved sister, mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, August 29. Would friends please meet for a Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Darlington at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Rest in Peace

MICKLE Suddenly in hospital, on August 17, of Oakridge Road, Ushaw Moor. James (Jimmy), aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of Brian, father-in-law of Karen, a dear grandad of Thomas and Stephen. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Friday, August 24 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Queens Head, Gilesgate, afterwards.

MUTTON August 18, of Ferryhill. Norah (nee Pybus), aged 85 years, devoted mother of Lynne, loving mother-in-law of Michael, loving sister of Alice and Doris, dear aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday, August 24 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. All are welcome afterwards at the Masonic Hall, Ferryhill.

NEIL August 19, of Aged Miners Homes, Willington. Eileen (nee Martin), aged 70 years, beloved wife of Harry, loving mother of Catherine and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Dianne and also a devoted gran. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Thursday, August 23 at 1.00 p.m., interment to follow.

NORTH On August 17, at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn (formerly of Carperby). Nanette Clementine, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Colonel John North, dearly loved mother of Nina and Adam and a very dear grandmother. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Tuesday, August 28 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Aysgarth Church Funds (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.

OWENS August 17 (peacefully in hospital), of Brankin Drive, Darlington. Barbara Cairns, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas Owens and Bill French, also much loved aunty and stepmother-in-law. Funeral Friday, August 24. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for a service at Darlington Crematorium.

PARKIN (Easington Colliery) Peacefully on August 15, in Bannatyne Lodge, Peterlee. Florrie, aged 88 years, beloved daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Ellen Parkin, dear sister of Hilda and sister-in-law of Joe, also a loving aunt. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, August 28. Would friends please meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Chapel at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Easington Colliery Cemetery.

RAPER On August 22, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington. Elizabeth (Girlie), aged 40 years, beloved partner of Dave, loving mam of Kelly, a much loved daughter of the late Stan and Eve, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 28 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to St. Teresa's Hospice (plate at crematorium).

REED August 18. Catherine, (nee Laing), aged 49 years. Peacefully, in hospital surrounded by the love of her family during illness borne with courage, dignity and character. Cherished wife of Howard, treasured daughter of Lewis and the late Sylvia, loving and adored mother of Christopher, also a much loved sister of John, Keith, David and Stephen, a dearest sister-in-law of Carol, Susan, Michelle, Heather, Stephen, Anne, Margaret and Stuart and a precious aunty. Will be greatly missed. Would family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church Tow Law on Friday August 31, at 10.00 a.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu of flowers if preferred to, The MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital c/o, Lynne Elliot.

RICHARDSON Edna Mary Peacefully on August 15, in hospital. Edna, aged 88 years, of Piercebridge (formerly of Ovington Hall). Dearly beloved wife of the late Wattie, much loved mam of Pat, David, Peter, Andrew and the late John, also a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, August 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

ROBINSON August 22 (peacefully, after a short illness). Jean, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, treasured mam of Joan and Peter and greatly missed by the whole family. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Wednesday, August 29, at 11.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Durham.

RUTHERFORD August 20, formerly of Chase Close, Darlington. Robert, beloved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father of Andrew and Melanie, dear father-in-law of Timothy and loving grandad of James. Funeral Thursday, August 23. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. No flowers please.

RUTHERFORD August 21, suddenly at home, of Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington. Jim, much loved husband to Alice, loving dad to Clare, dearly loved father-in-law to Andrew, also a devoted granddad to Helena and Dominic. Funeral Tuesday, August 28. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Darlington Coronary Support Group.

SHEPHERD August 23 (peacefully in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, much loved husband of the late Kath, dearly loved father of Evelyn, father-in-law of Andrew, grandad of Ian, Tracy and Michael, great-grandad of Aimee and special friend to Ruth. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 31 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to The Blind Club, Barnard Castle. With the Angels

SHOTTON (Burnhope) Peacefully on August 21, aged 81 years. Brenda, will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Burnhope on Wednesday, August 29 at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Mountsett Crematorium at 2.00 p.m.

SIMPSON August 19, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Raymond, aged 65 years, dearly loved son of the late Lena, good friend of Elizabeth and step-grandad of Simon and Sarah. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, August 24, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery. God Bless

SMALES Jonathon, aged 15 years, died peacefully at home on August 21, with his family, after a long illness. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Friday, August 24 at 10.30 a.m.

TAGGART August 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham, formerly of Meldon Way, High Shincliffe. Freda, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Warrant Officer John Taggart, loving mother of Pennie, dear gran to Paul and Leigh, Emma and Gary. Funeral Friday, August 24. Relatives and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Dogs Trust, Sadberge, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

TIFFANY Lena, aged 92 years, died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge Nursing Home, Leyburn. On Friday August 17, 2007. A loving wife of the late Bill, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at All Saint's Parish Church, Northallerton on Tuesday August 28, at 12.15 p.m.

TONES August 20, (peacefully, in Inglewood Villa), of Kelloe. Robert (Bob), aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, devoted dad of Robert, Pauline and Sandra and dear father-in-law of Susan, Mick and Michael, also a treasured granda of Alan, Robert, Michael, Jonathan and Lee. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Wednesday August 29, at 10.40 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Inglewood Villa, c/o Joyce.

TONES Robert God knew you were weary, the hill too hard to climb, so He gently took your hand in his and whispered 'Peace be thine'. Charlie, Jeanette and lads.

TONGE August 20 (suddenly), of Ferryhill. Richard (Dickie), much loved husband of Sylvia, loving father of Malcolm and Trevor, also a dear father-in-law of Alyson and Angela. Grandfather of Kate, Sarah, Bethany, Alex and Simon. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 28 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. All are welcome afterwards at the Masonic Hall, Ferryhill.

TRENHOLME August 17 (in hospital), of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Lillian, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Reginald, loving mother to Paul, Peter, Christopher and sister-in-law to Kath, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Friday, August 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.

WEATHERILL On August 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of West House, Tupgill, Coverham, near Middleham. Douglas, (Doug), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, very dear dad of Peter, Alan, Colin and Wendy, a much loved father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 31, at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Doug, if so desired, may be given at the service for I.T.U. Charitable Funds at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, or c/o Richard Sanderson, St. Matthews Works, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 5EG. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.

WILSON On August 19 (suddenly at home), of Manor Farm, Middleham and formerly of York. Sidney, aged 76 years, beloved son of Christianna and the late Arthur, sadly missed by Bernard and John. A service of thanksgiving and remembrance for Sidney's life will be held at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Wednesday, August 29 at 11.00 a.m. A service will also be held at York Crematorium the following day, Thursday, August 30 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation.

WOODHALL Audrey, of West Cornforth, (formerly of Dunston), died on August 19. Devoted wife of Billy and dearly loved by all her family. Requiem Mass will be held at St. John the Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield on Friday, August 24 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, will be given to Freemans Hospital Critical Care Unit.

WRIGHT Bernard Noel August 15, (suddenly, in hospital, after a short illness), Bernard, aged 75 years, of Hartburn, Stockton. Loving husband of Hazel, dear stepfather of Paul, Ian, Rob and their families, also a dearly loved brother of Pearl, Marjorie and the late Peter, Dick and Doug. Funeral service and cremation to take place in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, August 24, at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations to The British Heart Foundation.

YOUNG August 15, (suddenly), of Ferryhill. James, (Jimmy), aged 83 years. Loving husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Pauline, Alan, Anne and Kevin, dear grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Village Methodist Chapel on Wed-nesday August 22, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 1.30 p.m.

YOUNG In hospital on August 23, of New Acres, Ushaw Moor. Ernie, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Louie, much loved dad of Elizabeth and Christine, a dear father-in-law of Royston and Nigel and a devoted grandad of Katharine, Peter and Jennifer. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Tuesday, August 28 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations to St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor. All welcome at Mount Oswald Golf Club afterwards.

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