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ALEXANDER On October 8, peacefully at home of Wantage Road, Carrville (formerly of Crook). Sam (Jock), in his 89th year, beloved husband of Marion, very dear father of Jean, Maureen and Malcolm and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 11 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.

ATKINSON (John Thomas) October 8, peacefully in hospital, of Brandon (formerly Wolver-hampton), aged 78 years, dearly beloved husband of Kath and the late Nora and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother and stepfather. Would friends please meet for service Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 16 at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request but donations may be given for the Stroke Association, a plate will also be provided at the crematorium. All welcome for refreshments after the service at Meadowfield W.M.C.

AYRE On October 9, died peacefully at home. Grace (nee Newton), aged 91 years, of Trimdon Village, beloved wife of the late Jack Ayre (D.C.M.), dearly loved mother of Grace, Victor, Glenys, Barbara, Isabelle and the late Jack, also a dearest mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday, October 17 for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please by request.

BAKER October 11, peacefully, of Brinkburn Road, Darlington. Dennis, aged 70 years, beloved son of the late Robert and Emma, dearly loved brother of Kathleen, Irene, Ron and the late Connie, dear brother-in-law of Arthur and June and a loving uncle. Funeral Friday, October 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BAKER October 6, peacefully, of Carlton Court, Darlington. Eleanor (Ella), aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mam of Sandra and Barbara, dear mother-in-law of Kevin and Billy, loving granny of Dean, Shelley, Andrea, Rachel, Kelly Ann, Paul and Billie Jean, great-granny of Anna, Connor, Harvey and Nathan and loving aunt of Sharon and Carol. Funeral Monday, October 15. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery.

BAMBROUGH October 8 (suddenly at home), of Barnfield Road, Spennymoor. Sheila, aged 56 years, dearly loved mam and best friend of Paul and Jill, a very dear mother-in-law of Claire and Wayne, a devoted grandma of Olivia, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and bestest mate. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium tomorrow, Friday, October 12 for a service and committal at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for the families nominated charity.

BAMBROUGH Sheila Bambrough who will be sadly missed, an amazing woman. Always, Claire xx

BANKS October 7. Sheila (nee Gallagher), of West Auckland, aged 86 years, much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and big nana. A service will be held in St. Paulinus' R.C. Church, St. Helens at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, October 15, followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church. R.I.P.

BEAN October 7, after a long illness, of Cleveland Terrace, Darlington. Michael, aged 53 years, dearly loved son of Reg and the late Iris, much loved brother of Judith and David and a dear uncle. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.

BELL Doris, aged 85 years, of Butterknowle, peacefully in the Richardson Hospital on October 7. Beloved wife of the late Edward William Bell, much loved mother of Dorothy, Eric and Michael, a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and dearest sister and aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Monday, October 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given for Church Funds.

BELL October 2, peacefully in hospital, of St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Framwellgate Moor. Jean, aged 79 years, beloved aunt of Malcolm and Trevor, much missed by all her family. Will friends please meet for service at Framwellgate Moor Methodist Church on Thursday, October 11 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, with donations kindly accepted by Diabetes UK, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.

BINKS October 8, of West End Villas, Crook. Patricia (R.S.C.N.), aged 72 years, beloved wife of Peter, a dearly loved mother of Peter and Gordon and a dear mother-in-law of Angela. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, October 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.

BLEWITT Billy Loving brother of Winnie, Teresa, Marie and the late Annie and a loving uncle.

BLEWITT October 6, in hospital. Billy, aged 73 years, of Baytree Road, Darlington, a much loved dad of Janet, Linda, Pauline and Debra, also a dear grandad and brother. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for a Requiem Mass Service at St. Anne's R.C. Church prior to burial in the North Cemetery.

BOLTON October 4, peacefully at home, of Bowness Grove, Ferryhill. Sybil Alice, aged 73 years, dearly loved wife of the late George Bolton, a dearly loved mam of Carol, Keith, Susan and Ian, also a much loved mother-in-law, sister, nanna and great-nanna. Cortege leaving residence at 10.20 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10 for service in St. Luke's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery, Spennymoor.

BROUGHTON October 9, peacefully, of Cherrytree Drive, Langley Park and formerly of Wigston Fields, Leicester. Alan, aged 73 years, much missed by all his family and loved ones. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

BROWN (nee Sinclair) October 8, peacefully in hospital, of High Green, Darlington. Nancy, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mam of Keith and Gill, mother-in-law of Martin and Sharyn and a loving and loved gran, great-gran and sister. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.

BROWN October 5 (peacefully in Sedgefield Community Hospital). Patricia (Pat), aged 64 years, of Peaseway, Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of Wilf, a much loved mother and grandmother and a dear sister. Funeral Friday, October 12. Would friends please meet at 12.00 noon for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Cancer Research at the crematorium.

BURTON Peacefully at home on October 9, of The Carrs House, Framwellgate Moor. John Keith, aged 76 years, much loved husband of Sheila, a loving father, father-in-law, grandad and treasured head of the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.

BUSH October 5, (peacefully, after a long illness), in Highfield House, Haswell. Doris, (nee Blanchard), aged 92 years. Devoted wife of Robert, beloved mother of the late Kathleen, sadly missed gran of Allison and Wendy and treasured great-grandma of Jay and Luke. Would friends please meet for service at Saciston Methodist Chapel on Thursday October 11, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Cremator-ium. Family flowers only by request. Donations kindly accepted by Alzheimers Society, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London. SW1P 1PH.

CASEY On October 9, suddenly in hospital, formerly of Durham City, recently of Ushaw Moor. Anthony, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Violet, stepdad to Ruby and John, grandad of Pat, Peter, Katie and John. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Durham City on Wednesday, October 17 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. All welcome afterwards at The Woodman Inn, Gilesgate.

CLARKE October 5, at home. Gladys, aged 90 years, of Geneva Drive, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Colin and dearly loved mother of Ann, also a friend to many. Will be sorely missed. Funeral Friday, October 12. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations can be made at the crematorium to Cancer Research.

CLAYTON October 6, peacefully of Langley Park. Betty, aged 83 years, dear wife of the late Tommy, loving mother of Patricia, much loved granny of Leigh, Marie and Victoria and great-granny to Olivia and Freya, also a dear aunt to Anne and family. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 11.00 a.m.

COATES Hilda (formerly of Newgate and Park Terrace, Barnard Castle), died peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2007, aged 96 years, in Inverness near her family. Dear wife of the late Reginald Coates (Reg) and a kind, caring and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Jean and family. All her friends and relatives are most welcome to attend a Thanksgiving Service for her life in the United Reformed Church, Barnard Castle, the date to be arranged (probably November).

COCHRANE Bill William Gordon, aged 84 years, suddenly in hospital on October 4, of Auckland Oval, Darlington. Much loved husband of Ena, dearly loved dad of David, Christine and Margaret, dear father-in-law of Jean, Ronnie and Peter and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, October 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.

COPPIN October 9, formerly of Bearpark. Sidney, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dear brother and sadly missed by all family and friends. Cortege to leave 27 Ritson Avenue for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 16 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Ward 6, U.H.N.D.

DARKINGS On October 8, peacefully in hospital, of Sacriston. Gladys, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late James, a much missed mother of John and the late Keith. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 3.00 p.m.

DIXON (Bowburn) In hospital on October 4. Eileen, aged 76 years. Devoted wife of the late Arthur, much loved mam of Ann, George, Kenny, June, Kath, Sharon and partners, also a treasured nana and great-nana. Funeral to take place on Wednesday October 10. Friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.

DIXON Eileen A kind and caring sister-in-law who will be sadly missed. Sleep peacefully dear Eileen. God Bless. All our love Betty and family. x Loving sister-in-law. Will always be remembered. Lily, Pat, Mike and family.

DUFFY October 7, in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 79 years, of Holgate Moor Green, Darlington. A beloved wife of the late Leslie, a much loved mam of Christine, Susan and Moira, a loving mother-in-law of Dave, Tony and Gordon, also a devoted grandma of Neil, Melissa, Joe, Lucy, Zoe, Richard and Charlotte. Funeral Monday, October 15. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

DUNGAY Dorothy, passed away peacefully on October 8. Very much loved and missed by her family and friends. Funeral service Thursday, October 18 at St. Thomas' Parish Church, Brompton at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium 2.45 p.m. All enquiries to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton. Tel (01609) 772122.

EDDY October 8, peacefully at home with her family, of Ferryhill (former proprietor of The 2 J's). Jean, aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Marjorie, David and Janet, mother-in-law and friend of Trevor and Christine, loving gran of Martin, Steven, Philip, Stephanie and Lynsey, special friend of Claire, Julie and Richard, devoted great-gran of Alexander and James. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, October 15 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium, 10.00 a.m. By request of Jean, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired, may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice or left in a sealed envelope in the church.

EDWARDS October 10 (in hospital), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Alan, aged 57 years, dearly loved husband of Annette, a dearest Pops to Eileen, Joe, Maria and the late Alan Peter, a beloved granda, also a much loved brother. Interment Wednesday, October 17 in Shildon Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 1.30 p.m. for a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church.

EGGLESTONE October 2, peacefully, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, of Wheatley Hill, formerly of Hartlepool. Robert, aged 86 years, loving husband of Isobelle (nee Farrer) and the late Mary, beloved father of Mary, Edward and Jill, step-father of Jim, Mary, Bette, Jean, Margaret and the late Tony, also a loving granda and great-granda. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 10. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m., followed by a second service and cremation at Stranton Grange Crema-torium, Hartlepool at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee. Dearly loved. You will be sadly missed. Peace be with you always.

FAWCETT October 10, of Darlington. Peter, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Emily, loving dad of Gerald, Keith, Kevin, Avril, Ann and Lynn, also much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service on Thursday October 18, at St. John's Church, Darlington at 12.30 p.m. prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, St. Teresas's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.

FORBES Michael On October 9, peacefully in hospital. Michael, aged 63 years, of Sedgefield. Dearest husband of Carole, loving dad of Neil and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Julie and June, also a special grandad of Christian, Hannah, Sophie and Kaitlyn. Dear brother of Jack, Margaret and Florence, also brother-in-law of Ray and Freda and a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Tuesday, October 16 at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.

FORBES Michael On October 9, peacefully in hospital. Michael, aged 63 years, of Sedgefield. Dearest husband of Carole, loving dad of Neil and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Julie and June, also a special grandad of Christian, Hannah, Sophie and Kaitlyn. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Tuesday, October 16 at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.

FRANKLIN October 9, of Bishop Auckland. Florence Isabel, aged 82 years (Flossie, nee May), beloved wife of the late Tommy, devoted mam of Margaret, Kathleen, Mary and Christine, a dear mother-in-law, much loved nana to Alison, Darren, Michaella, Neale, Paul, Mark, Michael, Marie, Michelle, Matt and Tom, also a loving and proud great-nana of 10. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence in Bishop Auckland. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, October 16, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery. Together again

GIRGASZ (nee Matthews) October 3, peacefully in Middlesex, formerly of Yellowlea Court, Darlington. Joyce, aged 68 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Kathleen, dear mother-in-law of Brian and loving nanna of Lindsey and Mark. Funeral Thursday, October 18. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery.

GORMAN October 8, died peacefully at The Mains Nursing Home, Redmarshall. Kitty, aged 87 years (formerly of Trimdon Village). Beloved wife of the late Owen Gorman, loving mother of Jim and Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law of Angela, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave her son's residence Tuesday, October 16 for Requiem Mass at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. R.I.P.

HALL Elsie (nee Hardy) In hospital on October 6, of Handel Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Elsie, aged 88 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Morris and William, dear mother-in-law of Mary and Valerie, treasured grandma of Karen, Susan and Rachel, great-grandma of Megan and Niamh. Cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 11. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 2.15 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

HASTIE On October 7, of Milton Grove, Shotton Colliery. Mary (nee Bell, formerly Roche), aged 61 years, a dearly loved wife of Bill and a much loved mam, grandma and great-grandma, also a dearest aunty and sister of all the family. Friends please meet on Friday, October 12 for service at St. Saviour's Church 2.30 p.m., cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses and Marie Curie Nurses. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel (0191) 5862136.

HATCH October 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Sowerby, Thirsk. Peter, aged 80 years, former Solicitor in Thirsk and Her Majesty's Coroner. Dearly loved father of Nick, Mark, Valerie, a dear grandpa and much loved partner of Brenda. Private cremation followed by a service of remembrance and thanksgiving at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Friday, October 12 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Nebuliser Fund, The Health Centre, Thirsk.

HATHERICK Freda Barbara (nee Coates), of Darlington, formerly of Crook, peacefully on October 7 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, aged 87 years. Widow of David, beloved mother of Geoffrey and grandmother of Victoria. Funeral Wednesday, October 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.

HEALE On October 6, peacefully at home, of Trimdon Station. Sheila, aged 66 years, beloved wife of Robert, a dear mam of Allyson and Patricia, loving mother-in-law of John, a proud nana and step-nana of Laura, Samantha and Eve Isabel. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Monday, October 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to MENCAP.

HODGSON (Durham City) On October 9, peacefully. Audrey (nee Webster), aged 77 years, former Licensee of The Alex, Consett and The Vic, Durham City. Dearly loved wife of Denys, loving mam of Angela, Alan, Yvonne, Libby, John and Michael, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

HODGSON October 11, of Copley, formerly of Evenwood. Olive May, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, devoted mam of Anne, Linda and Joyce, dear mother-in-law to David and Ken, much loved grandma of Sarah, Karen and Jennifer, also loving Grandma Olive to Lucy. Will friends please meet for service in Lynesack Church at 11.00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 17, followed by interment at Witton-le-Wear.

HOLDSWORTH Margaret Christine (Chris), formerly Milone (nee Matheson), of Mulgrave Cottage, Sandsend, died peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Chris was much loved by her husband David, daughter Sofia and by Helen and James, her sister and brother. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 16 in St. Mary's Church, Whitby at 12.45 p.m., followed by a private cremation in Scarborough. Chris definitely wanted to have a happy funeral, so please do not wear black. The family extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Whitby Hospital and to the James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough. Family flowers only, but donations to Macmillan Nurses c/o Graham Buckle Funeral Services, 19 Helredale Road, Whitby. Tel (01947) 825586.

HOWE Joan Elizabeth (formerly Jeff), aged 80 years, late of Eastfield Avenue, Richmond, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home on October 8. Dearly loved wife of Ken and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday, October 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Alzheimer's Society (Richmondshire), may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

HUBBARD October 9 (suddenly in hospital), of Ferryhill. Carole, aged 52 years, greatly loved wife of Eric, daughter of Gordon, mother of Carl and Andrew. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Village Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, October 16 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Air Ambulance, c/o the family. Carole, thanks for twenty six years of wonderful marriage. Wish it could have been longer.

HUBBARD To a much loved mam and grandma. Words cannot express how heartbroken we are at your sudden departure. You will be sadly missed and loved by all. May your journey be a peaceful one. All our love forever. Carl, Cath, Gemma and Shaun.

JOHNSON October 8, of Greenside Place, Crook. Maurice, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Vera, a dear father, grandfather and great-great-grandfather and a very dear friend. Particulars later. Any enquiries to Buston's Funeral Service, Bell Street, Crook. Tel. (01388) 762741.

JOY October 8, peacefully at St. John's Independent Hospital, Hundens Lane, Darlington. Kenneth, aged 73 years, much loved husband to Carolyn and father of Susan, David, Barbara, Kevin, stepfather of Terry, also a loving grandfather. Funeral Wednesday, October 17. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. John's Hospital.

KILDING Fred (Known as Tommy, ex Landlord of The Blacksmiths Arms, Thirsk). On October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Romanby. Beloved husband of Irene, loving dad of Alan, Vanessa, Charlotte, Pamela and Amanda, a dear father-in-law and much loved grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, October 15 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Cancer Care U.K.

LAX (nee Bloomfield) October 8, peacefully at home, of Darlington (formerly of Chester-le-Street). Jean, aged 75 years, wife of Ken, mother of Lesley, Carol, David and Valerie, grandmother of Barry, Daniel, Robert, Stacey and Gemma and great-grandmother of Lucy. Funeral Wednesday, October 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.

LLEWELLYN October 11, peacefully, of Newton Aycliffe. Billy (Punch and Judy man), aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Lucy, also a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, October 18. Family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.

McNEE October 10, at Morris Grange Nursing Home. Renee Margaret, aged 71 years. Widow of Derek, dear mother of Mark and grandma of Alexandra and Cassandra. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton on Tuesday October 16, at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at South Cowton. Family flowers only.

McWILLIAM October 8, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Margaret, aged 94 years, beloved wife of Leslie, loving mother and mother-in-law of Derek and Jean, devoted nana of Darren and Michelle, Malcolm and Debbie, also a loving great-grandmother and aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Willington W.M.C. Family flowers only please.

NICHOLSON October 9, of Wilson Street, Crook. Clyde, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Ann, a dearly loved son of Doris and the late Arthur Nicholson, also a dear brother of Willie and Jack and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.00 p.m.

OSBORNE On October 5, 2007, in hospital, reluctantly, after a long courageous battle against cancer, now at peace, of Leyburn (formerly of Colburn and Brompton-on-Swale). Allan Stewart (Ossie), aged 57 years, dearly loved husband of Delia (nee Kirk), much loved dad of Joyce, adored grandad of Stacey, Danni, Adi and Toni and brother of Mick and Margaret. A treasured family member and friend to many. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Friday, October 12 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Mowbray Suite at the Friarage Hospital (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium. Will be sadly missed

PALMER October 4, formerly of Cumbria Lodge. Joseph William (Joe), aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Clara, much loved dad of Brian and Moureen, dear grandad of Michael, Allyson and Grant, great-grandad of Devon, Shaylyn, Sophie and Mitchell (Canada), also a dear brother of Betty. A private service will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at Durham Crema-torium.

PARISH October 9, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Joan, aged 88 years, of Hurworth, dearly loved daughter of the late Jessie and Joseph, much loved sister to Jack. Funeral Monday, October 15. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance.

PARK September 25, late of Newton Aycliffe. It is with great sadness the family of Gordon, aged 58 years, announce his death in hospital at Telford, Shropshire. His funeral took place on October 4 at Telford where he lived for the past 20 years. He was a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle and he will be greatly missed. His ashes will be scattered on Holy Isle off the coast of Arran, Scotland - land of his birth.

PARRY John A wonderful man who was loved by everyone who met him. We will all miss him so much. Love from family and friends in Bristol, Teresa and Adam, Sue and Kev, Barrie and Maxine and Rose and family.

PARRY Newton Aycliffe October 7, peacefully in hospital. John Charles, aged 59 years, a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, October 12. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church, 9.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu in aid of the M.S. Society will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.

PICKARD Vera, formerly of Bedale, died peacefully on October 5, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Ernest, much loved mother of Terry, dear mother-in-law of Lilian, loving grandma of Gary and Darren and dearest great-grandmother of Harrison. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 12 at 11.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.

POWELL Kelloe On October 9, peacefully at home. Frances Patricia (Pat), nee Shaw, aged 66 years, a devoted wife of Richard, much loved mam of Dawn, mother-in-law to Michael and loving granma to Rebecca, much loved sister and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday, October 12. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Kelloe Cemetery and afterwards at Kelloe Working Men's Club for refreshments. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Fund, c/o Dawn.

PRATT On October 4, peacefully in hospital. Josie, aged 66 years, of Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of Frank, loving mother of Caroline, Sandra and Stephen and sister of John. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 10 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the R.S.P.C.A.

PRICE October 7, peacefully in hospital, of Barnes Walk, Newton Aycliffe. Thomas (Tommy), aged 76 years, a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, also a treasured brother of Jennie. Funeral Monday, October 15. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to any charity of your choice.

PROCTER October 8, peacefully but suddenly, of Leeming Bar, formerly of Raskelf. Ivy Margaret, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of Ernest, much loved mum of Christine and mother-in-law of Tony. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, October 17 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation.

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 service at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall on Saturday, October 13 at 11.00 a.m., followed by 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 Tunstall Church Funds.

RAE October 8, suddenly, of Darlington. Ken, aged 80 years, dearly beloved brother of Nancy, Jean and the late John, brother-in-law of Neil and Connie and a loving uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday, October 19. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Accident and Emergency Department, Darlington Memorial Hospital (plate provided at service).

RAISBECK October 3 (suddenly), of Shildon. Tommy, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dearly loved dad of Lesley and David, much loved grandad, a loving brother of Violet and Jimmy, also a dearest uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, October 11 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Bishop Auckland.

RAMSAY Stewart Aged 47 years, on October 4, after an illness bravely borne. Much loved husband of Mandy, cherished father of Tanya, a dear son of Lily and Tom, adored brother of Gordon and Sheena. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. on Friday October 12, at St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations and proceeds to The Butterwick Hospice.

RAWLINSON On September 28, suddenly at home, Cote Hill Stables, Witton Gilbert. John, aged 59 years. Will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 12 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Redwings House Sanctuary or The Donkey Sanctuary, Devon or The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre, Lancashire, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

RICHARDSON October 11, of St. Helen Auckland, in hospital after a short illness. Ethel Hannah, aged 85 years, devoted wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Thomas, Melvyn, Maureen, Kevin, Ann and the late Joan, a treasured mother-in-law, dear nanna, great-nanna, aunt and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 16, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Kevin Richardson, 4 Grasmere Avenue, West Auckland, DL14 9LX.

RICHARDSON October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Rockwell Avenue, Darlington. Eric, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Claire, Susan, Carole and John and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, October 11. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.

ROBINSON (Coxhoe) Died October 10, at Acorn Grange Care Home, Cornforth. Bernard, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Jean Robinson, dearly loved father of Christine and Graham. Grandad to Stephanie, great-grandad to Hannah and father-in-law to Lesley and sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, October 17 at 9.30 a.m.

ROBINSON On October 9, peacefully in hospital. Jack, aged 75 years, of Northallerton, dearly loved husband of June, loving father of Andrew, Michael and Adrian and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given to Cancer Research U.K.

ROBSON October 6, of Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington. Audrey, dearly loved wife of Denis, much loved mother of Valerie and David and a loving grandma. Funeral Monday, October 15. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.15 p.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred, for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

RUMFITT Florence Emma (nee Latham), aged 87 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on October 4. Beloved wife of the late David, loving stepmother to Martin and Barbara and will be greatly missed by her many friends. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Friday, October 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Richmond Methodist Church and St. Mary's Church, Richmond may be given at the service or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

SENIOR On October 8, suddenly at home, at 48 Brentwood, Leyburn (formerly of Field House, Middleham). David Anthony O.B.E., MA Cantab, Phd., FIEE, C.Eng., aged 84 years, beloved husband of Sheila and a much loved father and grandfather. A private cremation will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Bainbridge Quaker Meeting House on Wednesday, October 17 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for MENCAP (plate at service). Friends please meet at the Meeting House.

SHUTT (formerly Gaskin) October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Irene (Rene), aged 91 years, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.

SIDDLE October 3, of Ferryhill. Christine, aged 46 years, beloved daughter of Lily and the late Kenneth, a loving mother of Andrew, Michelle and Jamie and a much loved nana of Tyler. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, October 11 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice.

SLAVEN On October 7 (tragically in Scotland), of Darlington. William (Billy), aged 54 years, a loving dad, grandad and brother. Funeral service on Thursday, October 18, 10.00 a.m. at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to 45 Ribble Drive, Skerne Park, Darlington.

SPINK October 6, peacefully at home, Hope House Farm, Heighington. Margery (nee Johnson), aged 60 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Jonathan, also dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may, if desired, be left in church for Church Funds and Cancer Relief.

STEPHENSON Fred M.B.E., aged 87 years, formerly of Woolley Hill, Woodland and Raby Moor, Staindrop, died peacefully at Beaconsfield Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle on October 9, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Sayer), much loved dad of Anthony and Paul, a dear father-in-law and brother-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Woodland Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers by request, donations if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the chapel for Beaconsfield Court Recreational Transport Fund.

STEWART Marjory Race Died peacefully on October 7, 2007, aged 87 years. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Ingleby Arncliffe, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Phillips Funeral Services. Tel. (01582) 461100.

STONES (Durham) In hospital on October 3. Maureen (nee Lymer), devoted wife of Barry, also much loved sister and best friend of Enid. Funeral to take place on Thursday, October 11. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please by request.

TEASDALE October 8, at Portland House, Willington, late of Surrey Place. Frank, aged 78 years, dearly loved brother of the late Nancy, Hilda, Bill and Ellen, loving brother-in-law of Jackie and Linda and also a dear uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m.

TEGGERT October 6, peacefully, formerly of Crossgate, Durham. Betty, aged 87 years, beloved wife of Jim, a much missed mam of Ann, Sue, Steve and all the family. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 16 at 10.30 a.m.

THOMAS Hannah (Nancy) October 8, at Yoden Dene, Blackhall, (Formerly of Dene View, High Hesleden), aged 90 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late John William, a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Service to take place at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall on Monday 12.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Cremator ium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church.

THOMAS Derek Sadly missed by all his sisters and brothers. Re-united with his mam, dad, brother, son and niece. Rest in peace Derek, our brother.

THOMAS October 6 (suddenly), of Stephen Court, Darlington. Derek (Del Boy), aged 58 years, husband to Patricia for 39 years, much loved dad to Maxine, Andrew, Fiona, Susan, Pamela and the late Robert, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather of 14, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and soon to be a great-grandfather. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday, October 17. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at St. Matthew's Church, Darlington followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Darlington. A reception will be held at The Wheatsheaf Pub afterwards, everyone is welcome.

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.

THROSBY Lilian (nee Evans), formerly of Cheltenham and Cheadle. Beloved wife of the late Burnett (Bing) Throsby. Died October 6, 2007 aged 92 years. Lovely mum of Marilyn, Christine and Royston. Dearly loved grandmother of Lisa, Jillian, Peter, Thomas and James and a beloved great-grandmother to Thomas, Frances, Madeline, George and Charlie.

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.

WALLS On October 10 (peacefully in Ridgeway House Nursing Home), formerly of Thornley. Hannah (nee Christopher), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Gordon, devoted mother of Gordon and Frances, dear mother-in-law of Lana and David, a much loved grandma of Adhana, Andrew and Stephen, also a dearly missed great-grandma of Toby, Alice and Christopher. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 9.00 a.m. Forever in our hearts. Gone but not forgotten.

WARD On October 6, of Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee and late of Haswell Plough. Ivy (nee Walls), aged 89 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mam of the late Jackie, a dear mother-in-law of Margaret and a dearest grandma of David and Lynn, also a devoted great-grandma of Chelsea. Friends please meet on Friday, October 12 for service and cremation 1.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136. Memories are the loveliest things, they last from day to day. They can't get lost, they don't wear out and can't be given away.

WARDLE Ian Tarn On Tuesday, October 2, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, dearest father to Eve and Callum, father-in-law to David and Sue. Funeral Friday, October 12. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Aldbrough Village Hall Building Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

WATSON Gosforth Peacefully at home after a long illness, on October 8. Alan, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Colin and Susan, much loved grandfather of Francis and Faye. Will be sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday, October 12 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Oswald's Hospice, Gosforth, c/o Melrose and Dennis Funeral Service, 159 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval. NE25 0DL.

WILKS October 7. Mary, aged 99 years, beloved mother of John, much loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, followed by cremation at Durham.

WILSON On October 9, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Mill House Court, Gilesgate. Millie, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack), dear mam of Jack and Theresa and loving nan to Shaun. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, October 16 at 4.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, October 17 at 10.30 a.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Stroke Association, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

WOODWARD October 7, peacefully in Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington. Olive, aged 91 years, formerly of Butterknowle, a dear mother to Mary, Margaret and Marion and mother-in-law to Ronald, Dennis and the late Ken, also a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Would family and friends please meet 10.00 a.m., for service at St. John's Church, Lynesack, prior to interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Osteoporosis Society.

WRIGHT On October 6, suddenly in hospital. Doreen, aged 87 years, of Caterhouse Road, Framwellgate Moor, a devoted wife of the late Ernest, loving mother of Jean and the late Derek, also a dear mother-in-law to Margaret and Ken and a beloved grandma to Helen, Shona and Fiona, a devoted great-grandma to Luke. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church on Tuesday, October 16 at 12.30 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

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