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ASH November 17, peacefully after a short illness, of Ferryhill. Ernest (Ernie), aged 74 years, much loved husband of Eleanor. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service on Monday, November 26 at 3.30 p.m.

ASSENTI November 17, of Willington. Chris, beloved wife of the late Malcolm, adoring mother of the late John, devoted nan of Michael and Mark, much loved sister of Irene and also a dearly loved aunt. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Saturday November 24, at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers please for church funds.

ATKINSON November 20, (peacefully, in hospital), of Musgrave, Gardens, Gilesgate, Durham. Alan, aged 81 years, (Freeman of Durham City). Dearly loved husband of the late Estelle, dear friend of Jen and loving dad of Alan, father-in-law of Denise and loving grandad of Carl and Kieran. Friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church, Durham on Monday November 26, at 12.15 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

BARKER On November 12, suddenly at home. Alan, aged 68 years, of Darlington (ex of the Northern Echo). Dearly beloved husband of Vera (Veronica), beloved son of Rachael and the late Sid, will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Monday, November 26. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

BARSBY Marion, aged 39 years, previously of Wheatley Hill and Trimdon Colliery died on November 16, 2007 in Dorchester, Dorset. Beloved daughter of George William (Bill) and Marjorie Barsby and sister of Graham Barsby.

BELL On November 14, of Linden Grove, Coxhoe. Tommy, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Lily, much loved dad of Tom and Ron and father-in-law of Carol and Pauline, a dearly loved grandad of Laura, David and Lisa. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday, November 21 at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.

BENTLEY November 16, peacefully in hospital, of The Broadway, Darlington. Charles, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Michael and Christine, loving grandad of Adrian and will be sadly missed by Susan, Hayley and Jodie. Funeral Friday, November 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the R.N.L.I. or the Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BOYDEN Media Bertha (Pat), aged 77 years, of Oak Tree Court, Colburn, formerly of Woodcock Drive, Scotton, died peacefully on November 13. Much loved mum of Allan and Derek, very dear mother-in-law to Christine and Marian and loving grandma of Duncan and Sarah. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday, November 21 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

BRISTOW November 16, at Long Meadows Nursing Home, Ripon (late of Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn and Byng Road, Catterick Garrison). Robert, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Eve, dear father of Stephen. Service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday at 10.45 a.m.

BROOKS Janet Christine (nee Bunton), aged 59 years died November 5, 2007 in Cheltenham General Hospital. Beloved elder daughter of Ruby and the late Jack Bunton of Sunnybrow, a sister and sister-in-law of Maurice and Margaret, Malcolm and Denise and the late Alison Margaret, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. The funeral was held in Cheltenham on November 15, 2007.

BROWN November 14. Suddenly, but peacefully at home in Northallerton. Walter, aged 86 years. Dear cousin of Ian, Jessie and Derek. Funeral service and cremation have taken place by his request.

BROWN November 18, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Margaret, aged 85 years, beloved wife of Douglas, mother of Peter and Andrew, mother-in-law of Dorita and Alison and grandmother of Rebecca and Sophie. Funeral Friday, November 30. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support or Diabetes UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BURKITT Eric Aged 90 years. November 11, 2007. Peacefully after a long illness. Formerly Consultant Phychiatrist at Darlington Memorial Hospital.

CALVERT November 22, suddenly, at home in Bedale, (formerly of Gayle). Ray, aged 64 years. Beloved husband to Liz, loving dad of Robert, Ann and David, devoted grandad to Daniel and son of Irene and the late Sam. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday November 28, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for local charities.

CHAPMAN Peacefully in hospital, on November 21, of Langley Park. George, aged 85 years, dearest husband of Marion (formerly Yates), loving dad of Olwyn and Christine, father-in-law of David and Nigel, loved and respected stepdad to Alison, Paul, Brian, Stephanie and Chris and a very much loved grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 28 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, at his own request, for The Palliative Care Fund, may be given after the service.

CHAPMAN Peacefully, on November 18, after a long illness bravely borne. Joyce, aged 62 years, formerly of Great Ayton, beloved only daughter of the late Eugene and Lilian and a dear friend. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, November 28 at 2.15 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Ann Charlton Lodge, Eden Hall Grove, Redcar where Joyce received devoted and loving care over the last five years.

COATES Annie November 15, (peace- fully in hospital with her family around her). Annie, in her 101st year. Dearest mam of Doreen, Betty and the late John, loving wife of the late Jack, loving nanna to all her grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday November 22. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes if so desired will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

COATES On November 19, died peacefully at Ashleigh House, Trimdon. Doris (nee Errington), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William Coates, loving mother of William, Robert and the late Eric, also very dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service Tuesday, November 27 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium.

COGLAN November 19, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret Jane (nee Monaghan), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mam of Lynn and the late Jean, mother-in-law to Keith, dearest nana to Angie, Karen, Mark and Lee, also a great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, November 23.

COULT November 21, (peace fully), of Springwell Avenue, Langley Park. June, aged 55 years. Beloved mam of Michelle, Ian, Ben and Becky, a dear daughter of Margaret and a loving sister. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday November 27, at 1.00 p.m.

COWELL Honor Elizabeth In hospital on November 20, of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton Colliery. Honor, aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Hubert, much loved mam of Barrie, Vicky and Joyce, also a treasured nana of Michael, Elizabeth, Sean and Tom. Interment Fleming Field Churchyard on Friday, November 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322. Always remembered

COWIE November 17, of Shildon. Colin, aged 73 years, devoted husband of Mary, beloved dad of Gillian, dearest stepdad to John and Graham, a dear father-in-law, adored granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, November 23. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Great North Air Ambulance at the crematorium or at Shildon Civic Hall where all are invited to meet the family for refreshment from 3.15 p.m. onwards.

CRAGGS November 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Hackforth, near Bedale. Elizabeth Hannah English (Betty), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, dearly loved mother of Christine and the late Billy and David, dear mother-in-law of Stan and Jill and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, November 29. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Hornby at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

CRAWFORD November 18, of Newfield. James Toshack, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved dad of Ian and Evelyn, dearest grandad of Stuart and Emma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 2.40 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, followed by cremation at Durham.

CROFT November 18, (suddenly, in hospital), of Greystones, West Witton. Ursula, aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Peter Croft, much loved mother of Valerie, Ian and Brian and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Tuesday November 27, at 2.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and Brentwood Lodge Residents Amenity Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

CROSS On November 19, passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne. Veronica (form-erly Deary, nee Callan) aged 77 years, of Ferry hill, dearly beloved wife of Les and widow of Wilf, beloved mother of Martin, Stephen and Margaret, mother-in-law and grandma of Yuri, Sarah, Dale and Joseph. Requiem Mass at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill 10.00 a.m. Monday, November 26, followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Special thanks to Darlington Hospital Ward 41 and Bishop Auckland Hospital Ward 5.

DAVISON On November 17, of Baring Court, Tow Law. Jean, aged 86 years, a much loved mother of Ian and mother-in-law of Lyn, a dearly loved gran of Graham, Nick and Ben and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, November 22 at 10.30 a.m.

DIXON November 20, (peace fully), of Ashcroft, Stanhope. Mary Jane, (Featherstone), aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred, devoted and adored mother of Gordon, Marian, Sheila and the late John and Connie, much loved nana, great-nana, great-great-nana, auntie and mother-in-law, also a dear sister of the late Wilfred and Lily. Friends please meet for service in St. Thomas Church, Stanhope on Thursday November 29, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Crosshill Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to, Co-operative Funeralcare Market Place, Stanhope. Collection plate at church for church funds. 'This truly unique and wonderful lady will be forever in our hearts and sorely missed'.

DODDS Peacefully in hospital on November 15, with her nieces by her side, formerly of Framwellgate Moor and Ushaw Moor, lately residing at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home. Ena, aged 75 years, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary, beloved sister of the late George and Alice Barkess, loving auntie to Vera, Susan and Paul. Will all friends please meet at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Thursday, November 22 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshments at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Pity Me afterwards.

DUNN November 21, (peace fully, at Rosedale), formerly of Hunton. Madge, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Jennifer, Dorothy and Richard, mother-in-law of David, Duncan and Diana, a devoted grandmother of Andrew, Olivia, Emily and James. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Monday November 26, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be shared between St. Patrick's Church and Hunton Methodist Chapel.

DUNN November 19 (suddenly at home), of Evenwood. Albert, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late May (nee Snowdon), loving father of Malcolm, Alan and Trevor, a very dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 26 at 9.45 a.m. No flowers by request.

EGGLESTONE June (nee Jimmison), of Evenwood, formerly of Witton Park, died suddenly at home on November 17, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Dennis, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to all who knew her. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 27 at 11.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for The British Heart Foundation.

EMMERSON November 16, peacefully in hospital, of Hill View, Esh Winning. Vinar, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, dearly loved mam of Gladys, Ronnie, Dianne and Valerie and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, November 23 at 9.40 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Bus provided. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Dreadnought afterwards.

FALCUS Alan, aged 84 years, suddenly on November 19, of Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of Sandriggs), dear cousin of Joyce. Funeral Friday, November 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium, 9.45 a.m. All enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

FORDY Alan On November 16, peacefully at home. Alan, of Peterlee, formerly of Thornaby, devoted husband of Norma, much loved father of Anthony and Jacqueline, also a loving father-in-law, grandad, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, November 23 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Any donations, if so desired, to Easington Macmillan Nurses, Community Hospital, Macmillan Suite, O'Neil Drive, Peterlee.

FORSTER November 15, 2007, (peacefully), in Defoe Court Nursing Home. Elsie, (nee Pooley), aged 97 years, (formerly of Wheatley Hill). Loving wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mam of Joan and the late Joyce, dearest mother-in-law of Jack, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday November 22. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill followed by burial in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Will be loved and remembered always.

FREEMAN Peacefully, in hospital on November 21, formerly of Crook. Jane, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), sister of the late Atkinson Close, devoted mother of Robert and June, mother-in-law of the late Joyce and Eddie, dearly loved grandmother of Ian, Barbara, Christine and Kevin, David, Stephen and great-grandmother of Natalie and Sophie. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Neville's Cross on Tuesday November 27, at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

GILROY November 18, peacefully in Langley Park Care Home (formerly of New Brancepeth). Thomas (Tucker), aged 73 years, a dearly loved uncle and brother. Will be sadly missed by all his friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Monday, November 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.

GRAINGER Margaret (nee Wardell), of Northallerton, died peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2007. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and her many friends. Funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 27 at 11.45 a.m.

GRAVELING Peacefully in hospital on November 23, of Black Road, Langley Moor. Margaret (nee Brewster), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, a much loved mother to Beryl and Danny and loving gran to Gareth and Joanne and Graham and Hazel, devoted great-gran to Connor and Kurtis and loving sister of Brian. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 29 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Coronary Care Unit, University Hospital of North Durham may be given after the service. All welcome for refreshments at Brambles Coffee Shop (Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Shincliffe) afterwards.

HALL November 18, of West Cornforth. William (Bill), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Catherine, dear brother, a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Family and friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Tuesday, November 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Metal Bridge Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare Spennymoor.

HARKER Frederick Thomas (Fred) On November 17, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, aged 74 years. Frederick Thomas (Fred) Harker of Ripon (formerly of West Witton), beloved husband of the late Myra, much loved father of Yvonne and Mark, father-in-law of Carol, loving granddad of Sarah, Matt, Ben and Thomas. Service at Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Ripon on Monday, November 26 at 1.30 p.m. Interment private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The League of Friends of Ripon Hospitals. Plate provided at the service.

HARLAND Malcolm Died suddenly on November 4 at home in Middlesbrough aged 51 years, he will be greatly missed by his sons Stewart and Sam, his partner Sharon and her family. Also his brother and sister-in-law Ron and Eileen and their family.

HERMON On November 15, in the Archery Suite, Scorton. Ken, of Northallerton, in his 82nd year, dearly loved husband of Joyce, loving father of Keith, David, Graham, Peter and Sandie and a dearest father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, November 23 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Alzheimer's Disease Society and the Archery Suite, Scorton, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.

HORNER November 18, (peace fully, at home), of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Frederick William, (Fred), aged 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Cicely, dearly loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.

JAMES George On November 17, in hospital of Eighth Street, Horden. George, aged 73 years, much loved brother, uncle and great-uncle. Cremation Sunderland Cremat-orium, Friday, November 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Services Tel (0191) 5864322.

JENKINS November 16, peacefully in hospital, of Tudhoe Colliery, late of Page Bank. John, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving step-father to Jessie, Kath and Wilf. Would friends please meet for service at Tudhoe Methodist Chapel on Friday, November 23 at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.

JENNINGS Janet (Jan), aged 74 years, of Linton Rise, Catterick Garrison on November 20, 2007, peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Henry, much loved mum of Karen and the late Henry and a devoted grandmother to Kate and Sian. Funeral service at the Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison on Wednesday, November 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.

JOHNSON November 16, suddenly at home, of Market Street Ferryhill. Bradley, aged 11 years, a dearly loved son of Deborah and Paul, a much loved brother of Jordan, a cherished grandson and great-grandson and will be sadly missed by all family members. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Tuesday November 27 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Evergreen Primary School, Bishop Auckland.

KEEL Adelaide, on November 18 (peacefully in hospital), of South Kilvington, Thirsk. Beloved wife of the late William, dearest sister of Betty, Tony and the late Raymond, dear auntie of Maureen, Gillian, Susan, Godfrey and Guy. The funeral service will be held at St. Wilfrid's Church, South Kilvington on Wednesday, November 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.

KING November 15, of Barmpton Lane, Darlington. Edith, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral Tuesday, November 27. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

LAING Roy Anderson, aged 74 years, of Sutton under Whitestonecliffe, died suddenly but peacefully on November 13, a dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved father of Alistair, Fiona and Isabel and grandfather to Callum, Kirsty and David. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, November 26 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for The Stroke Association.

LEE George Ronald (Ron). November 19. Peacefully, in hospital, aged 76 years, of Harrogate and previously of Goldsborough and Carlton Miniott. Beloved husband of Christine, loving father of John, Andrew, Tim and Mark and a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Harrogate Crematorium on Tuesday November 27, at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory of Ron may be given to, Yorkshire Cancer Research and The MacMillan Nurses on a plate at the service. Casual dress please.

McALLISTER November 15, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Hugh, aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Heather, loving dad of Tina, Hughie John, Kelly, Christopher and Donna and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and brother. Funeral Monday, November 26. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

McDONOUGH On November 4, peacefully in hospital. Margaret, aged 60 years, beloved daughter of the late Peggy and Fred. Will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 26 at 2.45 p.m. in Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Mencap, collection plate at the crematorium. Family and friends kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium.

McNEIL November 19, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, formerly of Hurworth. Mary, aged 91 years, devoted wife of the late Tom, dearest mum of Margaret and the late Tom, mother-in-law of the late Alex, nana of Lynne, Scott, Alison and Ian, great-nana of Clare, Catherine, Abigail, James, Callum and Connor and family overseas. Funeral Monday, November 26. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in Hurworth Cemetery.

MILLARD November 8, died peacefully, in her sleep in hospital. Georgia Gillian Elizabeth, aged 5 days. Precious daughter of Philip and Melanie. Funeral service on Friday November 23, 1.15 p.m. at Holy Family R.C. Church, Cockerton, Darlington, prior to interment, North Cemetery, Darlington.

MOLYNEUX Richard (Dick), of Newton Aycliffe, died after a long illness, on November 14, 2007. Requiem Mass on Thursday, November 22 at 12.45 p.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe.

MORLEY Albert Peacefully in hospital on November 18, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Sadie, formerly of Littleburn and Brandon. Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service to be held in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Tuesday, November 27 at 10.15 a.m.

MULVANEY November 21, (peacefully, at home). Cynthia, aged 73 years. Loving wife of the late Alec, a much loved mother of Graham and mother-in-law of Carolyn and much missed by Bethany. Funeral Wednesday November 28. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium, Carmel Road North. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, The MacMillan Nurses.

MUSGRAVE On November 16, suddenly. Maurice, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Isabel and a dear dad of Dorothy and Christine. Funeral service to take place at the Parish Church of St. Peter, Elwick on Thursday at 12.00 noon, prior to committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Renal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.

NEWBY (Chester-le-Street) Peacefully on November 18, aged 87 years. Sally, (nee March). Beloved wife of the late Les, a devoted mam to Les and Peter, mother-in-law of Jackie and Pam, a much loved sister, nana and great-nana. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, Chester - le - Street on Tuesday November 27, at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Birtley Crematorium.

ORD Mary (nee Dakers) November 14, peacefully at home with her family. Mary, aged 93 years, of Firtree Farm, Brafferton, wife of the late J.R.E. Ord (Ted), precious and dearly loved mum of Beryl, Mary, Margaret, Robert, Richard and Josephine, dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village on Thursday, November 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment.

ORD Mary (nee Dakers) November 14, peacefully at home with her family. Mary, aged 93 years, of Firtree Farm, Brafferton, wife of the late J.R.E. Ord (Ted), precious and dearly loved mum of Beryl, Mary, Margaret, Robert, Richard and Josephine, dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral has taken place. The family would like to thank friends and relatives for their kindness and support. Expressed thanks to all Authorities for the compassion shown to the family.

PARKINSON Passed away peacefully on November 15, of Bearpark. Brian (Parky), aged 47 years, will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Friday, November 23 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for Newcastle Freeman Critical Care Unit and Church Funds may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.

PLOWS Florence May (Flo), our much loved mum, passed away on Wednesday, November 21 at home, with those who love her. Our rock has crumbled. Mary, Linda and Jacqueline.

PLUCK Ron November 23, (peace-fully), at Hawthorn Lodge Nursing Home. Ron, aged 83 years, of Fairfield, Stockton. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, (nee Powell), dearest dad of Maggie and Chris. Committal service at Teesside Crematorium, Tuesday November 27, at 2.45 p.m. (St. Hilda's Chapel), followed by a Remembrance Service at Greens Lane Methodist Church, Hartburn, Stockton at 3.30 p.m. Friends are kindly invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, Greens Lane Methodist Church.

QUICKMIRE November 18 (died suddenly, but peacefully in hospital), of Chilton. Susan Patricia aged 56 years, dearest daughter of the late John and Lily Henderson, a much loved and loving mam, sister, grandma, auntie and partner. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Wednesday, November 28 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland. DL14 9AS. R.I.P.

RAMSEY November 17, peacefully at home, surrounded by all of his family, of Shildon. Phillip (Phil), aged 61 years, much loved husband of Shirley, devoted dad of Paula, Ryan and Claire and a loving grandad of Olivia, Bekki, Jake and Abbie, also a cherished brother of Barbara, Ann and Stephen. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, November 27 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Everyone welcome for refreshments at Elm Road Working Men's Club, 1-4 p.m.

RICHARDS Ryhope (formerly Spennymoor) On Monday, November 19. Elsie (nee Foster), aged 66 years, beloved wife of Roy. Service in St. Paul's Church, Ryhope on Tuesday, November 27 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland 11.30 a.m. Any enquiries contact Ashbrooke Funeral Directors. Tel (0191) 5654007.

RICHARDSON November 15, suddenly at home, of Mainsforth Rise, Ferryhill Station. Dennis, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Kathleen, a much loved dad of Carol, a loving father-in-law of Les and a dear brother of Olive. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, November 22 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

RICHARDSON November 19, (peace fully), of Shildon. Alma, (nee Reed), aged 76 years. Loving wife of Allan, dearly loved mam of David and Anne, dearest mother-in-law of Bryn and Gillian, also a devoted nanna of Catherine, Nicola, Ian and Stephanie. Life long member of St. Johns and All Saint's Church Choirs. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church on Wednesday November 28, at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at the church for church funds.

RICHARDSON On November 12, suddenly on holiday, of Northallerton. Dave, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, loving father of Neil, stepfather of Michelle and a dearest grandad and great-grandad and brother of Norman and Alan. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, November 26 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.

RIDLEY November 17 (suddenly), of West Cornforth. Lena (nee Stubbs) aged 89 years beloved wife of the late Tom, a much loved mother of Ray, Jean and Marjorie, mother-in-law of Barbara and Albert, sister of Alan and a dear nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 26 at 1.30 p.m. Bus provided, leaving from residence at 1.00 p.m.

RIX (nee Rinaldi) November 17, peacefully after a long illness, of Crook. Eva, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Neil Rix, loving mother of Tina and dear grandmother and great-grandmother of Vicky, Loui, Romney, Leona, Bryn and Alexander, also a dear sister of Ronnie and Brian. Would family and friends please meet at Our Lady and St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook for Requiem Mass on Friday, November 23 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends and family are welcome at the R.A.F.A. Club, Crook for a celebration of Eva's life.

ROBERTS Joan On Tuesday, November 20, peacefully in hospital. Joan, aged 74 years, of Kirklevington (formerly of Eldon), sister of Dorothy. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Tuesday, November 27 in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 10.30 a.m., friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, donation box will be available at the crematorium. 'Sleep perchance to dream'.

ROBERTS (Murton) Suddenly on November 19, following a long illness. Tommy, formerly of Sherburn Village, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of the late Peggy and much loved partner of Norah. Beloved dad of Allen and Joan, father-in-law to Sandra and Donald, adored granda and great-granda. Forever loved and missed. Funeral to take place on Monday, November 26. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral-care, Sherburn Hill. Tel. (0191) 3720283.

ROBERTS John Smith (Jack) Peacefully on November 18, in Hallgarth Nursing Home, of School Court, Sherburn Village. Jack, aged 79 years, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Interment Sherburn Village cemetery on Monday, November 26. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for a charity of Jack's choice care of his brother Tom. Following the service, all friends are welcome to join them at Sherburn Village W.M.C. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.

ROBSON On November 16, in Hartlepool Hospital, of Trimdon Station. Nicholas, aged 91 years, dearly beloved husband of Nan (nee Barker), adored dad of Lynne, treasured grandad of David and wife Angela, Julie Anne and Nicola, very proud great-granda of Chelsea, Jake, David, Michael, Todd and Georgia, dearly loved brother of Milly and Evelyn. Cortege to leave the residence Monday, November 26 for service at Durham Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Peace after pain and now just memories until we meet again.

SEDGWICK November 18, suddenly at home, of Northallerton. Ernie, aged 87 years, dear husband of the late Helen, loving father and father-in-law of Andrew, Linda, Margaret and Dave, grandad of Toby, Ian, Amy and Gemma and great-grandad of Emmeline. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, November 26 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

SELINE Mary (Molly), aged 81 years, of Victoria Road, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on November 17. Dearly loved wife of Tony, much loved mum of Mark, Michael and Terry and a dear mother-in-law, loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, November 23 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for The Alzheimer's Society (Richmondshire). Rest in Peace

SIMS On November 15, suddenly at home in Northallerton. Bill, aged 60 years, beloved partner of Eve and dear son of the late Dave and Margaret and nephew of Norman and Lilian. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday, November 22 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.

SMITH (nee Lee/Brown) November 19, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Rose Marie, of Darlington, much loved wife of Mark, devoted mum of Grant and Marvin, loving nanna of Beth and Piper, cherished sister, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Will be a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral Monday, November 26. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m., for service at the West Cemetery Chapel followed by private interment. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral-care, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.

SMITH John Alison (Jack) Suddenly on November 15, 2007, aged 86 years (formerly of Baxby), dearly loved father of David and Jennifer and beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Middleton, Nr Pickering at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, November 26 followed by interment at Husthwaite Cemetery.

SMITH November 16, of West Auckland. Stan, aged 84 years, beloved son of the late Elizabeth and Bob, also a dear uncle to Joyce, Brian and all nieces and nephews. With special love from Laura and Joanna. Funeral Wednesday, November 28. Would friends please meet at 2.45 p.m. for service in St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.

SOULBY (nee Soulsby) November 12, peacefully. Vera, formerly of Pelton and Egglescliffe. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, dear aunt of Christine, Marilyn and Vincent. Cremation to take place at Walsall.

SPELLMAN November 16, after a short illness, of Cumbria Lodge, Bishop Auckland. William, aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, a wonderful dad to his children and a devoted Grumpy to his grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, November 23 in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland. Everyone welcome. This will be followed by cremation at Durham (strictly private). No flowers please, by request. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

SPENCE November 16 (peacefully in hospital), of Alexander Close, Thirsk. David (Dave), aged 63 years, beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Paul, Graham and Vicki, a dear brother, uncle, father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, November 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.

STEWART November 18, of West Auckland, formerly of Edinburgh. Evelyn, aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late Jack. Dearest sister and sister-in-law to the late Rena and Stan Robinson, also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Cortege to leave her niece's residence in West Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, November 23 for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Durham.

SUDDICK Suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on November 22, of Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, (formerly of Plawsworth Village). Maurice, devoted husband of Muriel, a dear brother-in-law of Nancy and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Kimblesworth on Wednesday November 28, at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in Chester-le-Street Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for the church repair fund. Friends welcome for refreshments in the bottom room adjoining the church afterwards.

TAYLOR (Framwellgate Moor) Formerly of Kimbles-worth. Peacefully, in his sleep on November 18, aged 87 years. Jimmy, dearly beloved husband of Mabel, much loved dad of Jim and Elaine, loved father-in-law of Hilary and Tom, devoted grandad to Stephen, Richard, James and Alexander and great-grandad to Adam. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at The Methodist Chapel, Framwellgate Moor on Monday November 26, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

THOMPSON On November 12, 2007, in Stockport, Greater Manchester (previously of Heslop Drive, Darlington). Mary Monica, beloved mother and nan.

TINDALE Brasside, Durham Died suddenly, at home. George on November 13. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Would all friends wishing to attend George's funeral please meet at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday November 22.

TODD November 23, suddenly at home, of Newfield. Peter, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Carol, devoted dad of Donna, Christine and Mark, father-in-law to Peter, Trevor and Doreen, grandad to Leigh-Anne, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be left at the crematorium for the Great North Air Ambulance.

TURNBULL William (Willy), of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on November 17, aged 59 years. Sadly missed by Louisa and Cliff, also a dearly loved grandad of Lyndsey. Funeral service and committal at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, November 23 at 10.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided at the church for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

TWEDDLE November 20, tragically, as the result of an accident. Aidan, aged 21 years, of Helmington Row. Much loved son of Andrew and Lynne, dearest brother of Alison, treasured grandson of Jean and Marjorie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Dawson Street, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.

VASEY November 19, (peace fully, in hospital), of Romanby, Northaller-ton. Ena, (nee Preston). Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Sandra, mother-in-law of Anthony and dearest grandma to John Lawrence and sister of Dorothy. Funeral service to be held in All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Wednesday November 28, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Kidney Research, c/o, Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton. DL7 8SG.

VINCENT Jessie (nee Nodding), on November 15, peacefully at home in Staindrop, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Norman Vincent, much loved mam of Dyllis, a devoted nana of Karen and Adrian and a proud great-grandmother to Brogan, Callum and Thea. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Thursday, November 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the church.

WALES (nee Seggar) Joyce, aged 77 years, suddenly at home on November 19, of Hurworth Place. Beloved wife of the late Eric, devoted mum of Liz, dear mother-in-law of Mike and a loving grandma of Richard. Funeral Friday, November 23. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

WALKER Thornley On November 15, peacefully in hospital. Charles Westerman (Charlie), aged 96 years, devoted husband of the late Bessie, beloved dad of Ann and David, a sadly missed father-in-law of Al and Clare, a treasured grandad of Alan, Durene, Carolyn and Angela, also a dearly loved great-grandad of Aaron, Chelsea, Jonathan and Oliver. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 22 at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request.

WATSON (nee McClymont) November 15, (suddenly) Anne, aged 86 years, of Church View, Sadberge. A dearly loved wife of Clem, also a loving mam of John, Geoffrey and Trevor. Funeral Monday November 26. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium No flowers by request.

WATSON November 18, peacefully in hospital, of Parkside, Darlington. Dorothy Nancy (Nancy), aged 87 years, much loved wife of the late William (Bill) and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, November 27. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Grange Care Home Residents' Welfare Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

WHITTINGHAM Sandra Ann Passed away at home in Chester, (late of Darlington), on Sunday November 18, 2007. Aged 61 years. Much loved wife of George Jeffrey, mother of Allyson, daughter of Anne and grandmother to Alexander and Christopher, sister to Shirley. Service to take place, Wednesday November 28, 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Cremator-ium. Family flowers only please.

WILKINSON November 15, peacefully in hospital, of Ferryhill. Auburn, aged 75 years, father of Julie, Anthony, Christopher, Simon and Claire, also brother of Laura. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday November 27 at 10.00 a.m. Refresh ments afterwards at Ferryhill W.M.C.

WILSON November 18, in hospital in Sheffield, formerly of 'Over the Hill', Marwood. Doris, aged 94 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, a wonderful mother to Margaret, John and Robert, mother-in-law of John, Vicky and Anne and a much loved grandma of Robert, Elizabeth, Helen, Simon and Thomas. Funeral Thursday, November 29. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

WILSON November 21, of Ramshaw, formerly of West Auckland. Peter, aged 46 years, beloved husband of Heather, loving dad of Joanne, much loved son of Lily, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, followed by cremation at Durham.

WYNN November 22, of Bishop Auckland. Edith (nee Saunders), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, devoted mam of Ann, Alan, Peter and Charles, mother-in-law to Robert, Sheryl, Marilyan and Maureen, much loved nana to Amanda, Matthew and Emma, also great-nana of Katie, Lauren, Bethanie, Adam and Jace. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.

YOULDON November 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Darlington. Joyce (nee MacKenzie), aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of Ron, loving mother of David and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Pauline and Malcolm and much loved grandma of Christopher, Suzy, Andrew and Lindsay. Funeral Thursday, November 22. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

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