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11/12/2025

In Loving Memory of Miriam Overton
(of Bearpark)

Miriam passed away suddenly on 28th November, aged 87 years.
Beloved wife of the late Danny, a much loved auntie, great-auntie and friend to many.

Miriam will sadly be missed by all who knew her.

Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 11:30am.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for
St Cuthbert’s Hospice.

Friends are welcome for refreshments at Bearpark WMC afterwards

10/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle this Christmas!

Taking part in this Christmas’s Light a Candle gives you the opportunity to create online memorials throughout the festive period.

Christmas is a special time to celebrate with family and friends, and our virtual candles are a thoughtful way to pay tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 15 and 21 December. There's no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
We look forward to sharing your memorials from 15 December.

10/12/2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Dowson

Thomas passed away peacefully on 24th November, aged 89 years.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Gary, treasured grandad of Niall, Tilly and Poppy and a dear brother of Maureen and the late Martin.

Thomas will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Requiem Mass to take place in St Patrick’s R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Friday 19th December at 12 noon followed by cremation at Durham.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given after the service for St Patrick’s Church.

Friends welcome for refreshments at The Stonebridge afterwards.

08/12/2025

In loving memory of
Gwennie May Hutchinson

on 24th November, of Cornsay Colliery aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Tommy Hutchinson,
much loved mam of Michelle and Phil,
a dear granny of David and Faye, Kate and Liam and
dear great-granny of James, Charlotte and Cormac.

Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium
on Monday 15th December
at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please.
Donations for Arthritis UK may be given after the service.

05/12/2025

In loving memory of
Stephen Fodden
(Formerly of Esh Winning)

Stephen passed away surrounded by his loving family
on 21st November, aged 63 years.

Loving dad of Daniel and Ellie, cherished brother of Julie, Kevin and Andrew and a dearly loved son of the late Noreen and Bob.

Friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Friday 12th December
at 12:00pm.

Donations may be given after the service for
Cancer Research UK.

All welcome for refreshments at
Newhouse Club afterwards.

Fair to say he’d have loved us to raise a pint of guinness for him

05/12/2025

In loving memory of
Norman Ryan
Of Langley Moor

Norman passed away on 18th November
after a short illness, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved husband of Pam,
loving dad of Emma and Adam,
father-in-law of John and Becky,
a dear grandad of Jack and Sam
and sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at
Durham Crematorium
on Tuesday 9th December at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations for
St. Cuthbert’s Hospice may be given after the service.

03/12/2025

In loving memory of
Patricia Ann Dowson
(Of New Brancepeth)

Patricia passed away on 19th November, aged 75 years.

Beloved wife of the late Herbert, treasured mam of Leigh and Paula, dear mother-in-law of Janet, loving grandma of Cameron, Natasha and Bradley.
She will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Friends please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Tuesday 9th December
at 1:30pm.

Donations may be given after the service for
West House Care Home.

All welcome for refreshments at
New Brancepeth Club afterwards.

27/11/2025

In loving memory of
Susan Elizabeth Starr
(Of Esh Winning)

Susan passed away on 16th November, aged 71 years.
Cherished wife of Kevin, much loved mam of Michael and Lauren,
a dear mother-in-law, special nanny to Ronnie and Luna,
loving sister of the late Barbara, a dearly loved sister-in-law and auntie.

Friends please meet for service at
Durham Crematorium
on Friday 5th December at
11:00am.

Donations may be given
after the service
for MND Association.
All welcome for refreshments
at Newhouse Club afterwards.

26/11/2025

In loving memory of
Doreen Brown
(Of Brandon)
Doreen passed away on 15th November, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved wife of Hughie, loving sister of Alan, George, Christine
and the late Thomas, Steve & John and will be sadly missed by all of her nieces and nephews.
Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday 8th December at 12:00 pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations may be given after the service for Dementia U.K.
All welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield club afterwards.

23/11/2025

We’re proud to display the Golden Charter seal

The Golden Charter seal represents trust, reassurance, and connection.

For us, it shows that we’re part of a nationwide network of independent funeral directors who share the same standards of care and professionalism.

When families see the seal, they know they can rely on us - a local, independent business supported by one of the UK’s largest funeral plan providers.*

*Based on a Golden Charter analysis and independent research of the funeral plan market size as of December 2024.

21/11/2025

In Loving Memory Of
Martin Thomas Bryce
of Brandon, formerly of Kelloe.

Martin, aged 41 years, passed away peacefully at home on 14th November, surrounded by his loving family.
A dearly loved husband, dad to Lewis and Sophie, a dear brother, brother-in-law and loving son of Gerry.
Martin will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 4th December at 9.30am followed by interment at St. Mary’s Churchyard, Coxhoe.

Family flowers only please, donations for Macmillan Nurses may be given after the service.
All welcome for refreshment at The Cross Keys, Esh afterwards.
Please wear colourful clothing or accessories to reflect Martin’s personality.

20/11/2025

In Loving Memory of Patricia Elley
(of Bearpark)

Pat passed away peacefully in St Cuthbert’s Hospice, on 10th November, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, dear sister of the late Jacky, Alicia and Ethel and sister-in-law of Bobby, devoted auntie of Lynne, Jillian & Ned and Steven & Donna, a treasured great auntie of Lee & Lawren, Holly & Dan, Samantha & Matt and Liam and a special great-great auntie of River, Otis, Elvy and Nola.

Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s RC Church, Ushaw Moor, on Thursday 27th November at 11am
followed by interment in the churchyard.

All are welcome for refreshments in the Catholic Club afterwards.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for St Cuthbert’s Hospice.

Address

Durham
DH77LD

Telephone

+441913731828

Website

http://www.alderson-funerals.co.uk/

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