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ABBOTT September 27, peacefully in Aycliffe Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Phyllis (formerly O'Brien), aged 90 years, a much loved and cherished mam of Michael, John, Mary and Christopher and their partners Mary, Ang, George and Pauline. Never forgotten by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her presence touched us all. Funeral Wednesday, October 3. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made at the Crematorium for the Alzheimers Society.

ADAMS September 29 (peacefully in hospital). Mary, aged 90 years, of Aycliffe Nursing Home, a loving and caring mam to Betty and Kathleen and sons-in-law John and Tommy, also a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral Friday, October 5. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

APPLEBY Wheatley Hill September 28. Elizabeth (Telford), aged 71 years, a loving mam, grandma and great-grandma. Service in All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, October 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations to Ward 8 Hartlepool Hospital c/o Olive Grant, 21 Byron Terrace, Shotton.

BOWNESS September 28, peacefully at home after a long illness, of Marwood Crescent, Darlington. Gilbert (Gill), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving dad of Deborah, Cheryl and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Philip and Alan, much loved grandad of John, Jake, Jamie, Adam, Ryan, Carl and Callum and a dear brother. Funeral Friday, October 5. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.

BRADLEY John Neville On September 27, peacefully in hospital, of Guis borough. Neville aged 70 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, dearly loved father of Adrian, Clive and Jane, dear father-in-law to Susan, Katie and Mark and a devoted grandad of Oliver, Myles and Millie and Arran, Maya and new baby girl. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Tuesday, October 9 at 2.00 p.m., prior to private cremation. Will friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. A collection plate at Church for donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for Church Funds.

BROOME September 29, of Semer Garth, Worton. Roely, aged 74 years, peacefully after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity. Loving wife of Alan, mother of Michael, Jennifer and Elizabeth, grandmother of Rebecca, Matthew, James, Nicola, Joanna and Harry, also great-grandmother of Ella. Funeral service at Bainbridge Chapel on Friday, October 5 at 12.00 noon, followed by private family interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Samaritans.

BURNSIDE Elaine, aged 63 years, peacefully at home after a long illness on September 24, of Friars Pardon, Hurworth. Dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mum of Sharon, dear mother-in-law of Adrian, devoted gran of Lydia and Alex and a dear sister, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Funeral Wednesday, October 3. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

BURTON On September 30, peacefully in hospital. Jean (nee Bowes), aged 70 years, beloved wife of George, a dear mam of Stuart and Nicola, dear mother-in-law of Karen, a proud gran of Gareth, Ryan, Abbie and Aaron. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, October 4 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

CARNEY September 29, after a long illness, in Bishopsgate Lodge (formerly of Highland Gardens, Shildon). Ronald (Ron), aged 71 years, a beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving brother of Margaret and Michael also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, October 8 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auck-land.

CARR Tom, aged 86 years, of Richmond and Marrick, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home on October 2. Beloved husband of Katherine, much loved father of David, Martin and Christopher, dear father-in-law to Julia, Emma and Kate and loving grandpa of Mary and Annie, Robert, Oliver and Jonathan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Saturday, October 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by private interment in Hudswell 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 St. Mary's Church Funds.

CHILDS September 29, peacefully in her sleep, in Hawthorns Care Home, Peterlee. Edna May (nee Buxton), aged 88 years. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 5 at 3.30 p.m.

CHIPCHASE October 1, peacefully, in Springfield Care Home, Darlington. Joyce, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, also a much loved auntie of Maurice, Robert and John. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, October 8 at Darlington Crematorium 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only, by request.

CORNER Thora, aged 84 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully at Devonshire House, West Auckland on September 25. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mam of Ethel, Marjorie, Kathleen and the late Eva and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Thursday, October 4 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. 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.

COWELL September 27, of Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Edward, aged 77 years, a dearly loved son of the late Edward and Rose Cowell of Spennymoor and a dear brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence of his sister, Church Lane, Ferryhill at 11.45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9 for service in St. Charles' Church, Spennymoor at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.

CURLEY I was proud to have had you for a friend Pat. Miss you Hazel.

CURLEY Pat, a much loved sister-in-law. Remembered always Harry, Elizabeth and family.

CURLEY September 28, of Coxhoe, (formerly of Stockton). Pat, (nee Vasey), aged 58 years. Loving wife of John, much loved mother of Bev, Natalie and Graham, loving daughter and sister, adored grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday October 5, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 2.00 p.m. You were our sunshine, you shone everyday, but a part of our world is much darker today. Our hearts now we know will take time to mend because when God took our mam he took our best friend.

DAVISON On September 30, of Fishburn. Sheila (nee Watson), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John McGreavey (Trevor), a dearly loved mam, a dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving family residence on Friday, October 5 at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield for Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Catholic Care. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P

DAVISON September 28 (suddenly) of Princess Court, Spennymoor. Mabel, aged 85 years, a dearly loved mam of Dorothy and Brian, a much loved grandma of Alison and Kevin, great-grandma of Colin and Natalie, Christopher and Holly and great-great-grandma of Neeve and George. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Rosa Street Friday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

DE CAUX Margaret September 26, peacefully in hospital. Margaret (Madge), beloved wife of the late Dennis, devoted mother to David and the late Tony and Angela, also a much loved grandmother. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Friday, October 5 at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel: (01740) 621652.

DEIGHTON September 24, peacefully in his sleep, in Darling-ton. Ernest Arthur, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, dearly loved father of Paul, Marian and Richard, father-in-law of Glenda and Keith, much loved grandad of Tanya and Clare and great-grandad of Nicole, Brogan and Megan, also a dear brother of Gwen. Funeral private.

DIXON September 28 (peacefully) at Whorlton Grange Residential Home, formerly of Fife Road, Barnard Castle. Margaret, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Eric and much loved mother of Peter and Geoff. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 4 at 10.45 a.m.

ECKLEY (nee McStravick) September 29, peacefully at Eastbourne Care Home. Margaret, aged 75 years, much loved wife of the late Bill, a much loved mam to Geoff and Sue and a loving nanna to Kelly and Rebecca, also a loving grandma to Oscar and Grace. Margaret will be sadly missed by all. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, October 10 at St. Augustine's R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation.

ENGLISH Norman, a loved husband, father and grandfather and a native of Weardale, died October 2, 2007, after a long illness borne with fortitude.

FENTON Eric Peacefully on October 2, in hospital. Eric, aged 65 years, of Darlington. Beloved son of the late Nancy and Fred, dear cousin of Anne and Neil. Funeral Wednesday, October 10. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

FINLAYSON October 2, (suddenly), of Dodds Street, Darlington, (formerly of Rockcliffe House). Elaine, (Ellie), aged 54 years, (taxi driver). Will be missed by all. Funeral Tuesday October 9. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery.

FISHER October 4 (peacefully in Auckland Park) of Grayson Road, Spennymoor. Joseph, aged 87 years, a beloved husband of Beatrice, a dearly loved dad of Colin and Sam and the late Ruth and a much loved grandad of Emma, Imogen and Beatrice. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Wednesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "Alzheimers Society" c/o South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DW.

FOSTER September 29 (peace-fully in hospital), of Middridge, formerly Shildon. Freda (nee Howard), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late James, loving mam of Janet. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 8 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.

GATENBY October 1, peacefully in Leeming Garth, formerly of Bedale. Marjorie, aged 97 years, much loved wife of the late John and mother of John and Susan. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 9 at 10.45 a.m.

GIBSON Marjorie Pitts On September 29, in Hundens Park Care Home. Marjorie (formerly a Cub Leader of the 26th All Saints' Pack, Blackwell), aged 85 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mum of Michael and John, mother-in-law of Janette and Barbara, adored grandma to Ben. Funeral Monday, October 8. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell, Darlington at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent for Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

GILLIE September 29, peacefully in hospital, of Darling-ton. Elizabeth, aged 80 years, beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Kathryn and Stephen, mother-in-law of Alan and Marnie, also a much loved nana and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, October 8 at Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.

GREENFIELD September 27, suddenly in hospital, of Norton, Stockton. Anne, aged 60 years, a beloved wife of Ken, a dearest mam of Claire and Paul, a much loved grandma and nana to Emma, Abbie, Daniel, Amy and Gracie, loving mother-in-law to Alan and Helen and stepmother to Ian. Service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Norton Green at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday October 4, prior to committal at 3.30 p.m. at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium.

GREENHOW October 2, peacefully in hospital. Margaret, aged 90 years, of Sir E.D. Walker Homes, Darling-ton, a dearly loved aunt of Anne, Gillian, Christopher, Philip, Janet and their families, also a dear sister-in-law of Jean. Funeral Wednesday, October 10. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Mary's Church.

HAMER September 29, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, formerly of Thorn Close, Middlestone Moor. Catherine (nee Snowball, formerly Siddle), aged 95 years, a very dearly loved mam of Bryan, Cath and the late Gordon and a much loved nan and great-nan. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church Monday for a service at 10.40 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

HIGGINS September 29, peacefully after a short illness, of Shotton Colliery. Mary Monica (nee Gibson), aged 64 years, loved wife of Joe, a loving mother of Joseph and Kathleen, also a loving sister. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Thursday, October 4. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Shotton R.C. Church at 1.30 p.m.

HIND October 3, peacefully in hospital. Christena (nee Adamson), aged 66 years, of Billy Row, Crook. Beloved wife of Arthur, a devoted and much loved mam, mother-in-law and grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley at 10.30 a.m., on Thursday, October 11, followed by cremation at Durham.

HOWARTH October 3, in Hundens Park. Marjorie Ann, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Bas, loving mother of Ann and son-in-law David, a dear nana of Susan, Jacqueline and Elizabeth and great-nana of Naomi, Samuel and Elisha. Service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10. Finally At Peace

INNS Margaret October 2, suddenly in hospital. Margaret, aged 77 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of Allan, much loved mum, gran and great-gran. Funeral Wednesday, October 10. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation.

JACKSON September 30 (suddenly in hospital), of Dunelm Court, Barnard Castle. Sheila (nee Porter), aged 77 years, much loved wife of Ernie, loving mother of David and Denise, mother-in-law of Delia and a much loved nana. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 10 at 1.15 p.m. Donations if desired may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to Darlington Memorial Hospital I.T.U.

LAMBERT October 4, (peacefully). Raymond, aged 84 years, of Darlington. A beloved husband of the late Teresa, a dearly loved dad of Marion, Monica, Angeline, Michael, Ray, Philip and partners, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday October 11. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to, The British Heart Foundation.

LARNACH September 28, (peacefully, at home). Jean, aged 79 years, of Shildon. Beloved and loving wife of Jack, loving and much loved mother of Alan, Gillian and the late John, a dear mother-in-law of Alan and Helen, a devoted and much loved grandma of Rachel, Toby, Isabella and Neave, also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday October 5, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only by request.

LONGSTAFF September 28, of Bishop Auckland. Joseph (Joe), aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Millie, devoted father of Brian, also good friend of Barry. Will family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, October 4.

MAGUIRE September 27, suddenly in hospital. Robert (Mac), aged 93 years, of Crook, beloved husband of Maud, devoted dad of Michael and Ann, dear father-in-law to Eileen and Michael, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 10.15 a.m. on Friday, October 5, followed by cremation at Durham. R.I.P.

MANSELL Gladys (nee Kirkup), aged 87 years, of Richmond, died peacefully on September 30. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Mansell, loving mother of the late Stephen, dear sister-in-law to Marion, David and Peter and aunt to Brian. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors. Tel. (01748) 850033.

MARSHALL On October 2, peacefully in St. Cuthbert's Hospice, of Langley Moor. Norah Edna, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, a precious mother of Wendy, Mark and Geraldine, mother-in-law of Steve and Sally and a much loved grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church on Tuesday, October 9 at 1.30 p.m., private cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.

MAWBY October 2. Charles (Charlie), of Beechburn Park, Crook, passed away in hospital after a long illness bravely borne, a loving and beloved husband to Trudy, a devoted father of Lore, also a loving brother to Beryl and brother-in-law to John, a caring uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday October 9 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to the British Lung Foundation 73-75 Goswell Road, London EC1 V7ER.

McBEATH Hector On September 29, peacefully in hospital. Hector (Mac), aged 88 years, dearly loved father of David. Funeral Monday, October 8. Would friends please meet for service in Sunderland Crematorium at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation.

McGUINNESS September 30 (peacefully in hospital after a short illness bravely borne), of Bishop Auckland. Lucie Elizabeth, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mam of Michael, Peter and Ingried, mother-in-law to Carolyn, Joyce and Peter, a dear grandma to Ben, Kathryn, Jill and Matthew. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired, to Age Concern or Independent Age, may be left on the collection plate in the crematorium.

McGURK Margaret Mary On October 2, peacefully at home. Margaret, aged 67 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of Peter and much loved mam of Mark. Funeral Thursday, October 11. Would friends please meet for a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment in the North Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

MORGAN October 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland (late of High Grange). Cissie, aged 100 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Gowen, devoted mam of Denis and Betty and a dear mother-in-law to Jean and Paul, a much loved gran of Jacqueline and Tony and great-gran of Laura. Cremation Wednesday, October 10 at Durham Crematorium. Cortege leaving residence at 11.30 a.m. for a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 12.00 noon. Family and friends please meet at the Crematorium.

MOULD On October 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Brandon. Christina (Chrissy), much loved mother of Stephen, sister to Ronnie, aunt to Penny, David and Derek and a good friend of Sheila, Susan and Dorothy. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, October 10 at 3.00 p.m.

MUDD Jean Margaret, aged 63 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on September 29. Dearly loved wife of Arthur and much loved mum of Helen and Alison. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 8 at 11.45 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 Cancer Research UK.

MUNDELL September 30, peacefully in Barrington Lodge. Billy, aged 69 years, much loved husband of Mavis, devoted and only son of the late Joe and Elizabeth, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends and family please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland on Tuesday, October 9 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Billy will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

NASH Isabel (nee Willcox), aged 81 years, formerly of Killerby, Catterick Village, passed away peacefully in hospital on October 3. Beloved wife of Keith, much loved mother of Janis and Pamela and a dear mother-in-law and loving nanny. Funeral service at Richmond Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday, October 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Cemetery Chapel.

ORMEROD Robert Reginald (Reg), aged 94 years, of Darlington, died peacefully in hospital on September 22. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Walker) and a loving brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service at Richmond Cemetery Chapel on Thursday, October 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the cemetery chapel.

PARLETT John October 2, in hospital, of The Aged Miners Homes, Shotton. John, aged 80 years, a dearly beloved husband of Zillah (nee Coxon), much loved dad of Susan, dear father-in-law of David, also a treasured granda of Darren, Emma and Claire and great-granda of Ben and Jay. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 8. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the Diabetic Association c/o East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., The Manse, Bede Way, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

PATTINSON On September 30, of Eshwood View, Ushaw Moor. Barbara Jane, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Allan, loving mother of Allan and Carole, a dear mother-in-law of Carol and Alan and a much loved grandma to Richard, Lisa, Daniel, Jenny and Thomas. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Saturday, October 6 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Eshwood View afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.

PEARSE October 2, of Darlington, formerly of West Auckland. Richard Stevenson, aged 95 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Hilda, much loved father of Judith, grandfather to Yvonne and Robert, also great-grandfather to Laura. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.

PEARSON Kay Louise (Sisson) Peacefully on September 29. Kay of South Thornborough. Dearly loved wife of Cliff, daughter of Gerald and sister of Stephen and Andrew. Family and friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Friday October 5, at 2.15 p.m. for service.

PEPPER October 3, of Toronto, Bishop Auckland. Sydney (Syd), aged 91 years, devoted and dearly loved husband of the late Margaret Ann, also a dear uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10.

PERCIVAL On October 4 (peacefully in Chimneys Residential Home, Sherburn Hill), formerly of Forster Avenue, Sherburn Village. Matthew (Matt), aged 92 years, a sadly missed uncle of Sheila, Bob and family. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 10 at 2.00 p.m. Refreshments afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C.

PETTY October 1, peacefully at home with his family in Shildon, after a long battle with cancer, fought with great courage and dignity. Gordon, aged 61 years, devoted husband of Pam, loving dad of Mark, Jill and Richard, a treasured grandad, much loved son of Vi, a beloved brother to Val, Lyn, Denise and the late Anne, also a good friend of many. A celebration of his life will be held in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, October 5, followed by cremation at Durham. All welcome after the service for refreshment in Elm Road Club. Black clothing not essential. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the Macmillan Nurses and the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

POLLARD September 29 (in hos-pital), of Langley Moor (formerly of Durham City). Norman, aged 72 years, leaving a loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren and sisters. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 8 at 1.00 p.m. All are welcome afterwards at Mount Oswald Golf Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research. Plate provided at the Crema-torium.

POND September 29, (peacefully, in hospital, after a long illness), of Wheatley Hill. Susannah, (nee Potts), aged 78 years. Loving wife of Thomas, much loved mam of Adrian and Nigel, mother-in-law of Wendy and grandmother of Sophie. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday October 10. Friends please meet for a service at St. Mary's Church, Easington at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The Alzheimers Day Centre, 2 Heather Grove, Hartlepool. TS24 8QZ.

PULLAN Margaret Dorothy, aged 88 years, formerly of Manor House, Tunstall, died peacefully in hospital on October 5. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother of Cecil and Kathy, loving gran of Robert and Clare and great-gran of Josh, Harriet, Ben and Max. Funeral arrangements later.

QUIN On September 27, of Howarth Terrace, Haswell. Matthew, aged 78 years, a dearly beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Dixon) and a dear brother and uncle of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, October 4 at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.

RATCLIFFE September 28 (peacefully at home). George, aged 83 years, of Cromarty Close, Darlington, a dearly loved husband, dad and gramp. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, October 4. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

ROBERTSON Ian Ian, passed away peacefully on September 30 at home. Dearly beloved husband of the late Eileen Mary (nee Veale), formerly of Long Newton. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Tuesday October 9. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

RUSSELL Dorothy, aged 79 years, peacefully after a short illness on September 27, of Phoenix Court, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Roy, a dearly loved mum of Andrew and dear mother-in-law of Fran. Funeral Friday October 5. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 10.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

SAVERY Sean, sadly passed away last week. We will all miss him and will say our goodbyes on Thursday, October 4 at 11.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium. From all his workmates at Osmose. Funeral arranged by Seaton Leng. Telephone (01325) 465647.

SCULLION September 30, of Leeholme, Bishop Auckland. Connie, aged 76 years, beloved wife of Les, devoted mam of Christine, dear mother-in-law to Neil, also a much loved and loving gran to Aidan and Iona. Will friends please meet for service in Ferryhill Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at church for Cancer Research.

SHERWOOD Eric, aged 74 years, of Romanby died peacefully in hospital on Thursday, September 27, 2007, a loving husband of Maureen, a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service will be held at St James' Church Romanby on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to go to the Parish Church.

SMART Nora (nee Wall) Gone but not forgotten. Love, Joyce and family. God Bless

SMITH (nee Martin). September 30, (peacefully, in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne). Freda, aged 73 years, of Copley Bent, Butter-knowle, (formerly of Thornaby), a much loved wife of the late Brian, (Bob), also loving mam to Martin, Catherine, also a loving grandma to Sandy and loving sister to Dorothy. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday October 9, at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.

STEPHENSON Bob October 3, of Trevelyan Place, Peterlee. Bob, aged 76 years, a dearly beloved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Linda, Dawn, Paul, Mandy, Robert, Paula and Julie, also a devoted granda. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, Peterlee at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Hartlepool Hospice c/o Betty. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

STURGEON On October 1, suddenly, of Darlington. Arthur James (Jimmy), aged 96 years, a beloved husband of the late Edie, also a loving father and grandad. Will friends please meet for service on Tuesday October 9 at Darlington Crematorium 10.15 a.m. No flowers by request.

SWALES On September 29, peacefully at home in Swainby. Len, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of the late Hilda, loving father of Trevor, Tim, Andrew and John, father-in-law of Diane, Sue, Val and Sarah and a dearest grandad. Funeral service to take place at Holy Cross Church, Swainby on Thursday, October 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Herriot Hospice Homecare.

SWALES On September 29. Len, peacefully at home in Swainby, re-united with his beloved wife Hilda who died on May 31, 2007. Always in our thoughts. Trevor, Tim, Andrew, John and families.

THOMPSON Ralph Henry On September 28, peacefully. Ralph, aged 65 years, of Darlington. Loving husband to Pat, dear dad and best friend to Glen, Kevin and Neil, brother to Carol. Funeral Friday, October 5. Would friends please meet for service in Pierremont Methodist Church, Darlington at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Durham Cathedral Restoration Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

THORNLEY John Howard A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 4.00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington. Followed by refreshments at Blackwell Grange Golf Club, Blackwell, Darlington. All family and friends welcome.

THOROGOOD On October 5, peacefully in hospital, of Thirsk. Janet, aged 85 years, a dearly loved wife of Ronald, a loving mother of Martin, Tim, Mark and Julia, a much loved granny. Will friends please meet for service in St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Friday, October 12 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the R.N.L.I.

TODD October 3 (in hospital), of Jackson Street, Spennymoor. John, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Jenny and a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church Tuesday for a service at 12.45 p.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.

TODD September 27 (of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Evenwood). Deric, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Jane Alice, a loving dad of Kevin, Karen and Lesley, father-in-law of Jimmy and David and also a much loved grandad. Funeral service on Monday, October 8 St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.

TOMLINSON September 28, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home, of Brompton. Margaret, in her 100th year, dearly loved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Roger and the late Peter, dearest grandma to Robert, Philippa, John and Rachel and great-grandma to Sam, Rory and Amelia. Funeral service to be held in St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Thursday, October 4 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.

TOOKEY Margaret, aged 86 years, of Southside, Butter-knowle, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital on September 27. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mam of Robert and Les, dear mother-in-law of Beth and Angela and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Friday, October 5 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.

TURNBULL September 28, of Fernleigh, Green Lane, Spennymoor. Thomas (Tot), aged 69 years, beloved husband of Teresa (nee Broomfield), a dear dad of Andrew and a much loved grandad, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m, followed by private interment in Chilton Cemetery. R.I.P

VART Ralph Talbot of Ramshaw, died peacefully in hospital on October 3, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Betty, a much loved father of John, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Thursday, October 11 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the church.

WARD Frances Elizabeth September 23, peacefully in hospital. Frances (nee Hansell), aged 92 years, of Hinderwell, beloved wife of the late Jim, a dear aunt to Susan and a good friend to many. Funeral service took place at the Methodist Church in Hinderwell on Thursday, October 4 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crema-torium. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Methodist Church, Hinderwell.

WHEATLEY (FLT Lt. Ronald Alfred Wheatley Retired). On October 1, peace-fully. Reg, aged 86 years, formerly of Lakeside, Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of the late Grace, much loved dad of Jane. Funeral Tuesday, October 9. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation.

WILLIAMS Mary On September 30, in hospital, of Ridgeway House and Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Mary aged 84 years. Will be sadly missed by Barry and Allison. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 8. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crema torium at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

WILLIAMS October 3, peacefully, of Gilesgate, Durham. Mary, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Valentine (Val), a loving mother of Irene, Robert and Violet and a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Cortege to leave Violet's home on Monday, October 8 at 11.20 a.m. for service in St. Giles' Church at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers for the Macmillan Nurses and St. Giles' Church Funds may be given after the service. Bus provided.

WINTER John Your smile has gone forever, your hand I cannot touch. I have so many memories of the one I loved so much. Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part, God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart. Goodbye my Darling. Thank you for the wonderful years we had together. I will love you always. God Bless Irene

WINTER John, on September 26, suddenly in Pontefract Hospital, formerly of West Auckland. Beloved husband of the late Anita, loving father of Paul and a much loved grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Cremation on Tuesday October 9 in Pontefract. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart Transplant Ward, Freeman Hospital.

WINTER September 30, peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick (late of Middleton-in-Teesdale). John Edward, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of Nigel and Tracey and a dear granda of Daniel and Sam. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Saturday, October 6 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made in Church for Barnard Homes and Reeth Surgery.

WITHERSPOON September 29, in hospital of Langley Park. Stan, aged 61 years, a dearly loved husband of Irene and a loving dad of Steven and the late Ross. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, October 5 at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery. Afterwards all are welcome to The Royal Oak, Cornsay Colliery. Flowers or donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park.

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