Honoring Lives: This Week's North East Funeral Notices

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East Tributes to a well known local business founder and a 77-year-old with an MBE are among those being paid in The Chronicle deaths and funeral announcements this week. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory. Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here. Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week. Death Notices Mary Juliette (Julie) ALLAN (Ramsgate formerly Whitley Bay) It is with great sadness to announce that Julie passed away on 22nd November 2025, aged 64. Sorely missed by brothers Philip, David and James. Funeral service will be held at Earsdon Cemetery, Front Street, Earsdon NE25 9JT on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 2pm Co-op Funeralcare Algernon Place Whitley Bay NE26 2DT 01912525151 Veronica BEASLEY (High Howdon, formerly Percy Main) Peacefully in hospital with her loving family by her side on 4th January, aged 76 years, Veronica. A dearly loved wife of Ernie. A much loved mam of Richard and a dearly loved mother-in-law of Lynn. A treasured nana of Chris, Ryan and Nathan and great-grandma of Charlie, Mila, Willow and Layla. Veronica was such a special friend to many and will be sadly missed and loved by everyone. Friends please meet for service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 11:15am. Dress code optional, bright and colourful if desired. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if desired to North Tyneside Oncology Unit, and Palliative Care Unit. A collection plate will be available at the Crematorium. Veronica's family would like to thank all doctors, nurses and staff on the Oncology Ward and the Palliative Care team for all their love and care given to Veronica. WS Taylor & Sons 2-3 Meadowfield Terrace Forest Hall NE12 9ES Tel: 0191 2709677 Marilyn Rose BEAVAN (nee Smith) (nee Smith) (Walker) Passed away peacefully on 1st January 2026, aged 72 years. A much loved wife, mum, grandma, sister and friend of many. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Josh Foundation https://joshfoundation.co.uk/ All enquiries to Chris Sample Funerals 23 Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval NE25 0DS Tel 01918157700 John BELL Ashington Died Peacefully at home with his family by his side on 1st January 2026 aged 81 years. John devoted Husband to Shirley. Loving Dad to Stephen & Karen, dear Father-in-Law to Gail & Stewart. Cherished Grandad to Caitlyn, John & Declan. Funeral service to take place at Cowpen Crematorium Blyth on Tuesday 20th January at 10am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Great North Air Ambulance. A collection box will be available at the crematorium. Enquiries to A. J. Gascoigne & Son. Tel. 01670 818351. Jane Elizabeth (Formerly of Sacriston) BERNSTONE (Chester Le Street) (Chester Le Street) (Formerly of Sacriston) Peacefully in hospital on 1st January, 2026 aged 69 years. Jane (Nee Reilly), beloved daughter of Sidney, step daughter of Elaine, and mother to Emma and David. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for a celebration of Jane's life at Mountsett Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 11am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Salvation Army Appeal. All enquiries to Coop Funeral Care High St, Stanley 01207 232154 Mary BLACK (Westerhope) Peacefully in hospital on 25th December 2025, aged 87 years. Treasured auntie to Trevor, Anne, Bert and the late Harry. Mary was also a dear friend of many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends please meet for Mary's funeral service on Monday 19th January at 3:00pm at The West Road Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be gratefully received with proceeds going to Cancer Research UK and The Salvation Army. A donation box will be available at the Crematorium. Mary's family would like to send a special thank you to all the staff and carers both at the RVI, Byker Lodge and Callerton Court for their care and support shown to Mary. All Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Westerhope- 0191 286 8580. Susan Jean BRAVEY (Formerly Scott, nee Findell) (Formerly Scott, nee Findell) Whitley Bay, formerly Stanmore, Greater London Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on 31st December 2025, aged 81 years. Devoted wife to the late Alan. Dearly loved mum to Paul, Sarah and Jonathan. Treasured grandma to William, Annabelle, Katie and Erin. Also a dear sister to Alan. Susan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to express their gratitude to St Anne's Care Home and Kingfisher Care Home for their care and kindness. Would family and friends please meet for service at St Andrew's URC Church, Eastfield Avenue, Monkseaton NE25 8LU on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 1:15pm. The service will be followed by burial at Whitley Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Dementia UK. A donations box will be available at the church. Winifred BROWN (Hexham) Peacefully in hospital on 30th December 2025, aged 90 years. Winifred, beloved wife of the late Ian, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service to take place at St John Lee Church, Acomb on Tuesday 20th January at 11.00 am, followed by a Private Burial. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to Kidney Research UK, c/o Dodd's Hexham NE46 2EW. Michael Robert BRYSON It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael, who died peacefully on Sunday 4th January at the age of 85. A loving father, brother and grandfather. A family cremation will take place on Thursday 22nd January followed by a service for all at 1:45 at St George's Church, Jesmond and afterwards at Northumberland Tennis Club. In lieu of flowers we will asking for charity donations at the service. Eileen (Née Robertson) CAMPBELL (Née Robertson) (Killingworth) Suddenly at Croft Dene Care Home, Howden on Monday 5th January 2026, aged 77 years. Eileen, beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mam of the late Gary and Lee, dear step mother of Lorraine and Phil, dear mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Eileen will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 10.30am. Family and friends please, donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation. Tom CLARK (Gateshead) (Gateshead) Suddenly on 6th January aged 76 years, Thomas (Tom, formerly of TB Pearson Engineering and Pearson Engineering Services). Dearly loved husband of Les, devoted Dad of Tracy, Steven and David, dear father in law of Anth and Steph, much loved Granda of Tony, his wife Laura, Thomas and James and a loving Great Granda of Charlotte and Harry. Also a dearest big brother to Margaret and the late John and a dear uncle and brother in law. Friends invited to service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 1.45pm. All welcome afterwards at The Angel View Inn, Low Eighton, NE9 7UB. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be given at the service for Diabetes UK and the Alzheimers Society. Tom will be so sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726 Gary CLARKE (Leadgate) Passed away suddenly on 27th December aged 59 years. Gary, cherished son to Irene and the late Geoff, devoted father to Olivia, brother to Paul, uncle to Corinne and Jayden and a much loved friend to many will be sadly missed by all. Friends, please meet for service on Tuesday 20th January at Mountsett Crematorium at 2.45pm and afterwards at The Fountain, Consett. Family flowers only, donations if desired in memory to the R.S.P.C.A. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Tel 01207 234444. Carol Lesley COLLINS (nee Heaton) (nee Heaton) (Heddon-on-the-wall) Peacefully in hospital on 4th January 2026 aged 74 years. Beloved wife to Tim, devoted mam to Laura, treasured nanny to Ella and Mya. Carole was also a much-loved mother-in-law to Ian and friend of many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends please meet for Carol's funeral service on Thursday 22nd January at 3 pm at The West Road Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be gratefully received with proceeds going to Marie Curie Cancer Support. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. All are welcome following the service to continue the celebration of Carol's life at The Swan, Heddon- on- the- Wall. All Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Westerhope- 0191 286 8580. Lavinia COMMON Lynemouth Peacefully with her family by her side on 3rd January 2026 aged 75 years. Lavinia (nee Lister). Devoted Wife of the late Sidney (Kit), dearly loved Mam of Dean & Dawn, adored Grandma of Beth, Ben, Rhys, Scarlett & Ayden, loving Great Grandma & a dear Sister. Funeral service to take place at St Bartholomew's Church Cresswell on Thursday 22nd January at 11am followed by interment in Cresswell Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind. A donation box will be available at the church. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at Lynemouth Tute. Enquiries to A. J. Gascoigne & Son. Tel. 01670 818351. Margaret Hazel CONNOLLY (Ashington formerly of Sheffield) Peacefully on the 24th December 2025 aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of James, Julie, Mary, and the late Teresa. Proud grandma of Roisin and Bethany and a dear sister of Vernon. She was also a dear mother-in-law and friend to many and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Please meet for requiem mass at St Aidan's R/C Church, Ashington on Thursday 22nd January at 10:00am, followed by a private cremation service. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to be collected for Children's Cancer North. Following the service, all welcome to the Portland, Ashington for refreshments, where the family will join you after the private committal. Enquiries c/o John Grenfell & Son Funeral Directors, Bedlington, Tel 01670 823 204. Michael CRAWFORD (Choppington) Passed away suddenly at home on the 26th of December 2025, aged 80 years. Michael was a much loved resident at Flax Cottages and will be greatly missed by all. Please meet for funeral service at Cowpen Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January at 1:45p.m. Donations gratefully received in aid of Diabetes UK. William (Billy) CRAWFORD (Billy) Died at home on 2nd January 2026, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Jackie. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Please meet for funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia UK. Karen CRAWLEY (Gateshead) Suddenly in hospital on January 6th aged 65 years. Karen, much loved sister of Malcolm and special friend of many who will be greatly missed. Friends please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 19th January at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The British Heart Foundation via retiring collection at the Crematorium or by visiting Karen's Much Loved tribute page https://karencrawley.muchloved.com All welcome to the Gold Medal, Gateshead following the service All enquiries to Walker and Morrell Funeral Director 10 Richmond Court Old Durham Road Gateshead NE8 4AS 0191 4785415 Magin (Mac) CUSINE (Mac) (West Denton). Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on 6th January aged 90 years. Magin (Mac). Beloved Husband of Liz. Dearly loved Dad of Juanita, Pedro and Maria. A dear Father-in-law of Clare, Brian and Paul and a cherished Grandad of Andrea, Reece, Louise and Rachel. Also, a much-loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Magin will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 1.30pm. Friends, please meet at the crematorium. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Age UK and the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873 Diane EMBLETON (Westerhope). Peacefully on 30th December after a short illness aged 85 years. Diane (Nee Ryan). Dearly loved partner of John. Beloved Mam of Lesley. David and the late Julie. Also, a dear Mother-in-law of Mark, Donna and John. A treasured Nana and Great Nana. Diane will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 11.15 am. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to St Catherine's Care Home. All welcome back to the Jingling Gate, Westerhope for refreshments. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873. William James (Whitley Bay) ETHERINGTON (Bill) (Bill) (Whitley Bay ) Peacefully in his sleep on 30th December aged 90 years. Beloved husband of 65 years to Margaret. Much loved brother in law to Joyce and Mel. Loving cousin to Olwen and Brenda. Dear uncle to Steven, Andrew, Jon, Ian, Frankie, Anthony and Barry. Family and friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 12pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade. E Turnbull & Sons Ltd Albion Road North Shields NE29 0HE Tel. 0191 2571201 Gloria FERGUSON (Leam Lane) (Leam Lane) Gloria (nee Purvis) passed away peacefully in hospital on December 31st aged 78 years surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife of Bill, loving mam of Melanie and the late Paul. A dear mother in law of Louise, devoted nana of Kyle, Tazmin and Jordan and a good friend to all who knew her. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at St Andrews Church Leam Lane on Monday January 19th at 10.30 am followed by interment at Heworth Burn Cemetery at 11.30am. All are welcome to the Leam Lane Social Club after the service to celebrate her life. All inquiries to; CM Walkers Family Funeral Services Morley House Front Street Felling Gateshead. 0191 4470180. John James (Jack) FLANNIGAN MBE (Jack) (Consett, formerly South Shields) Passed away peacefully at home on 27th December aged 77 years. Jack, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Friends, please meet for service on Wednesday 21st January at 12.30pm at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Help for Heroes. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Tel 01207 234444. Anthony FLECKENSTEIN (Wallsend) (Wallsend) Anthony (Tony) age 79 years, sadly passed away after a short illness on 23rd December. Much loved brother to Martin and uncle to Gemma and Paul. Forever in our hearts. Funeral service to be held at the West Road Crematorium Newcastle at 12.30pm on Monday 19th January, to celebrate Tony's life. Following the service, friends and family are warmly invited for refreshments at Fox and Hounds Public House. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Blood Cancer UK. All enquiries please to James Hamilton Funeral Directors Darrell House Brunswick Village Tel: 0191 2366243 Brian GILL (Tanfield Lea) Passed away on Wednesday 17th December 2025 aged 82 years. Brian, dearest husband, soulmate and best friend of Ann. Dearest dad of Brian and Helen and grandad to Dylan. A private cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. Flora GOLIGHTLY (née Mills) (née Mills) (Morpeth) Peacefully in Harwood Court on January 1st, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Baxter, loving mam of John, Marion and Paul, dearly loved mother-in-law, adored grandma and great grandma and a dear sister of June. Friends please meet for service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 12.00 noon. All welcome to The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth for refreshments afterwards. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent to Methodist Homes for the Aged. A donation box will be available at the service. Enquiries to Melrose Funeral Services Seaton Delaval Tel: 0191 237 0482 Brian GOTT (Morpeth) It is with great sadness that we announce the death on New Year's Day of BRIAN GOTT following a long illness. Many of you knew Brian either through his business Gott Technical Services Ltd, golf or the Rotary Club of Morpeth. He will be missed dearly by all his family, but know that he had a good, long life and can take comfort in that. Following a private burial there will be a Service of Remembrance on Thursday 22nd January, 12.45pm at Morpeth Methodist Church followed by a gathering at Morpeth Golf Club where there will be refreshments. Jacqueline Edith (Jackie) HENDERSON (Jackie) Newcastle formerly Cramlington. Jackie passed away peacefully on the 1st of January aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Ray, loving mam of Debbie and Karen, mother-in-law of John and Dan, devoted grandma of Holly, Lily, Jessica and Sophie. Jackie will be greatly missed and forever loved by her family and friends. Family and friends please meet for service at The West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Monday the 19th of January at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to H. Duckworth Funeral Directors, Cramlington. Tel: 01670 713218 Joan JOHNSON (Stanley) (Stanley) Sadly passed on 8th December, 2025 at Willow Burn Hospice aged 91 years, Joan (nee Laxton). Beloved Wife of the late Terry. A dearly loved Mam of Paul, Lorraine and Trevor. A dear Mother-in-law, Grandma and Aunty. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for a celebration of Joan's life at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January at 12:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Willow Burn Hospice. Ann Mary LATHROPE (nee Short) (nee Short) (Formerly Fenham Farm, Beal) Our loving Mum, Granny and Great Granny passed away on 22nd December 2025, aged 82 years, after a short spell in hospital, and will be greatly missed by her extended family and numerous friends. Funeral Service in Wooler Evangelical Church on Wednesday 21st January at 1.00pm followed by interment in Kyloe churchyard. No flowers please. If you would like to make a donation, please do so to https://donate.mssociety.org.uk Terence (Terry) LOWERY (Terry) Terry passed away peacefully on Sunday the 21st of December aged 81 years. Beloved husband to Margaret, Loving Dad to Terry, Heather and Michael, Brother to Raymond and Derek and Best friend to Charlie. Funeral to be held at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 19th January at 10.15am. Donations are to the British Heart Foundation if desired. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Tel :01207 234444 Ann MARKS Peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on 3rd January, aged 80 years, Ann (Nee Caddle). Beloved Wife of the late Austin. Dearly loved Mam of Andrew, Angela and the late Paul and Dawn. Also a treasured Nanna of Michael, Aaron, Melissa and Aidan, a treasured Great Nanna of Sofia and the late Leo. Ann will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 11.15am. Friends please meet at the crematorium. All welcome back to the Denton Pub for refreshments. All flowers and enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL. Tel 0191 2410873. Irene MATHESON (née Lee) (née Lee) (Gateshead) Passed peacefully on 8th January 2026, aged 86 years, Irene. Devoted wife of the late Robert (Bob), much loved mam of Alan and Carole, special mother-in law of Janice and the late George, treasured Nana of Craig and Lindsay, dear sister of the late Cath and auntie of Brian and Stephen. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 20th January at Saltwell Crematorium at 10:30am. Flowers welcome, which can be sent to Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead. Tel: (0191) 482 2371. Veronica MCAVOY (Birtley) Peacefully in Covent House on December 26th aged 95 years. Vera, a dearly loved wife of the late Des, a much loved mam of Maire and the late Bernard, a dear mother-in-law of the late David, loving grandma of Shaun & Molly and Michael & Laura, a beloved great-grandma of Murphy, Elleanor, Morgan and William. Vera will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. Would friends please meet at St Joseph's RC Church, Birtley on Wednesday 14th January at 12.00 noon for Requiem Mass prior to interment at Birtley Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer's Society. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P. Irene (Rene) MCCARTNEY (nee Seaton) (nee Seaton) (Rene) (Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead) Peacefully in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on 11th January 2026, aged 91 years. Rene, beloved Wife of the late Ken, a much loved Mam of Angela, Grace, Julie and Peter, Mother-in-law of Peter, John, Peter and Kelly, a very special Nanna and Great-Nanna, also a loved Sister of Grace, the late Frankie and George. Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to St Bede's Unit, QE Hospital. All welcome afterwards to Leam Lane Social Club. All enquiries to Watson's Funeral Directors Ltd. Gateshead. Telephone (0191) 477 1484. Dennis (Nicky) MCGOWAN (Gateshead) Nicky passed away peacefully on 27th December 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved Husband of the late Ellen, Dad of John, Jay and Nick, Father-in-law of Jo, Helen and Amy, Grandad of Remy, Jay, Kai, Yann and Max. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 22nd January at The Chapel Saltwell Cemetery, at 10am, followed by burial within Saltwell Cemetery. Following the service, all are welcome back to The Thomas Wilson Club to continue sharing memories. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead on. Tel: (0191) 482 2371. Stuart Edward MCLAUCHLAN Lesbury (Formerly Montagu Estate) It is with heavy hearts we announce that Stuart slipped away on 10th January 2026. Dearly loved by Arlene and loving Dad of Corey. You truly were one of a kind. You will live in our hearts forever. Sleep peacefully XXX Funeral private. Ada MEDWELL (North Shields) Peacefully in Abbeyfield Care Home on 3rd January, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, and a much loved mother of David and Vivien. Also a wonderful grandmother of Jasmine and Josephine, great grandmother of Owen, Leo, Maddie and Kendall, and a dear sister of Tony. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at The West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Thursday 22nd January at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Abbeyfield Care Home. All enquiries to: W S Harrison Funeral Directors, 157 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4HJ Tel:( 0191) 285 8376 Deborah 'Debby' MILLLER (nee Harding) (nee Harding) Washington (formerly Sheriff Hill) Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on the 29th December 2025, aged 82 years. Debby (nee Harding) Beloved wife of the late Charlie. Dearly loved mother of Janet, John and the late Deborah. Much loved mother in law to George and Karen. Doting Grandma and Great Grandma to Scott, Laura, Rachael, Charlie, Layna and Hallie. Family and friends please meet for Debby's funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Macmillan Cancer Support. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. All are welcome to join the family, following the service at The Stone Trough, Low Fell. All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, Gateshead. Tel: 0191 4822371 Christopher Lawrence (Larry) MOAT (Larry) (Longbenton) Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on 9 January 2026 aged 95 years. A much loved dad of Lawrence, Norma and David, a dear father-in-law, a loving grandad, great grandad and great great grandad to all the family. Beloved brother of Cyril and Vivienne, friend to many, will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 12 noon. Please wear something colourful. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the NSPCC. All enquiries c/o All Seasons Funeral Directors tel. (0191) 286 1340. Thomas Brian (Tom) NEAL (Ashington) Peacefully in hospital on the 3rd of January aged 89 years. Tom, beloved Husband of the late Helen. Father of Ian and Craig, Grandfather and elder Brother of siblings. Funeral Service at Cowpen Crematorium on Monday 19th January 2026 at 10:00am Please note there will be no gathering after the service but we would like to thank everyone for joining us today. Laurence O'MALLEY O'MALLEY Laurence (Gosforth/Seaton Delaval) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on the 25th December 2025 at Northumbria Specialist Care Hospital, aged 80 years. Devoted husband and soulmate to Jean. Dearly loved Dad to Paul, Tony, Donna and Kevin. Dear father in law to Mark. A special and much loved Grandad to Bradley, Danni, Amy, Leah, Ellie, Taylor, Emily and Eva. Funeral service to take place at Whitley Bay Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 20th January at 11:15am, followed by burial in Whitley Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Dementia UK, a donation box will be available at the service. Forever missed by all who knew and loved him. Ann Isabel (Née Todd) O'NEIL O'NEIL Ann Isabel (Née Todd) (Pat) (New Hartley) Peacefully in hospital on 2nd January, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chic, dear mam of Kevin and Lynn, mother-in-law of Linda, a much loved nan to Kerry, Christopher, Ben and Jen, and great nan to Archie, Olivia, Isla and Ophelie. Friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 19th January at 1.30pm. All welcome to The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth for refreshments afterwards. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent to St. Oswald's Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service. Enquiries to Melrose Funeral Services, Seaton Delaval, Tel. 0191 2370482 Brian (James Brian) O'NEIL O'NEIL Brian (James Brian) (Walker) Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday 9th January 2026 aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancy, much loved son of the late Mary and James O'Neil and youngest brother of the late Leslie, Margaret and Laura (Queenie), a loving uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 1.15pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be made at the crematorium in aid of Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society. The family would like to invite everyone to PTE Club, Byker to celebrate not only Brian's life but that of his beloved sister Queenie. Queenie passed away on November 2nd, 2025, aged 89 years. A private cremation was held. Margaret (Née Wainwright) OLIVER (Née Wainwright) (Blaydon, formerly of Brunswick) Passed away peacefully in Addison Court Care Home on 30th December 2025 aged 93 years. Margaret, beloved Wife of the late Tommy, adored Mam of Graeme, Jennifer and Steven, loving Mother-in-law of Valerie, David and Joanne, cherished Grandma of Damien, Daniel, Richard, Thomas, Rachel, Sarah and William, Great-Grandma of Olivia, Emily, Finlay and Elliott and a dear Auntie and friend to many. Would family and friends please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Addison Court Care Home via a collection as you leave the Crematorium. All enquiries to: John Bardgett and Sons Funeral Directors, Oakwood House, 571 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PQ Tel:(0191) 273 9292 Henry OXLEY Hexham. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henry Oxley (aged 93) on 2nd January 2026. Henry, beloved husband of Mary, father to James, Stephen and Anthony, grandfather to Ben and Norah, great-grandfather to Darcie and Mac. Loved and remembered always. Requiem Mass to be held at St, Mary's R C Church, Hexham on Thursday 22nd January at 11.00am. Followed by interment in St Andrew's Cemetery Hexham. R.I.P Lynda Susan PALMER (Nee Wood) (Nee Wood) On 22nd December 2025, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loving Mam to Stephen and Andrew. Adored Grandma to Amelia, Imogen and Austin. Special mother in law to Barbara and Teresa. Aunt and a friend to so many. Funeral service will take place at Saltwell Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 1pm. Family flowers only please. After the service, all are welcome to share your special memories of Lynda at The Angel View Hotel, Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB (The Mulberry Room). All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Chester-le-Street (0191) 387 1212 Linda PALMER (Kenton Bar) Suddenly but peacefully at home on 3rd January 2026, aged 78 years. Linda, beloved wife of the late Colin, a loving mam of Maxine and Jason, also a dear mother in law of Sam, a much loved granny of Callum, Jade, Francesca and Gabriel, a dearly missed sister of the late Tommy and sister in law of Dot, beloved aunty of Susan, Ian, Garry, Gail, Mark and all their families. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Cancer Research. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at Benwell Cricket Club. Co-op Funeralcare Benwell House Newcastle NE15 6RU Tel: (0191) 2731311 Jacqueline (Jacq) PARSONS (Nee Winter) (Nee Winter) (Jacq) Died unexpectedly on 15th December 2025 at the Freeman Hospital. She was making such happy plans. She leaves Husband Tony, Daughters Rachel and Vic and Grandchildren Olivia, Jack and Tommy. She is very sadly missed. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 21st January 11:45am at Mountsett Crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jacq, if desired, to The British Heart Foundation. Richard RICHARDSON (Felling) Peacefully at home surrounded by those he loved on 11th January aged 83 years, Richard. Dearly loved Dad of Lynne and Susan, loving partner of Hazel, dear father-in-law of Glynn and much loved Grandad of James and Jessica. Friends invited to service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 9.45am. Private afterwards. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be made at the service for Holly Hill Bowling Club E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726 Kenneth (Ken) RICHARDSON (Ken) Holywell formerly Seaton Delaval. Ken passed away peacefully on the 28th of December aged 75 years. Much loved husband, dad and grandad. Ken will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Wednesday 21st of January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to H. Duckworth Funeral Directors, Cramlington. Tel: 01670 713218. John RITCHIE On 6th January 2026, aged 82 years. John, an adored husband of Jan, dearly loved father of Jane and Angelina, much loved step father of Sophia, Louise and Kenny. Amazing Granddad to Oliver, Josh and Fern. Much loved brother of Joyce and Steve. Dearly loved brother in law to Phil and Eileen. Cherished uncle to Dina, Wendy, Alison, Linda and Karen, also a much loved great-uncle, cousin and very special friend to many. Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 2.30pm. Friends please meet at Crematorium. Afterwards everyone welcome to celebrate John's life at the Ravensworth Golf Club. Derek RITCHIE (Leam Lane). Peacefully on 8th January 2026, aged 94 years, Derek. Dearly beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Barnes), loving dad of Karen, Lynne, Dawn and Derek. Loving father in law of Alan, Rob, Terry, Liz and the late Bill. Much loved granda of Graham, Mark, Robin, Freya and Laura. Much loved great granda to Nicole, Lewis, James, Rowan, Eva and Sienna. Derek was much loved by all family and friends. Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Felling, on Thursday 22nd January at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Heworth Burn Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Rosewood House Care Home Residents Fund. A donation may be made at the Service. Afterwards all welcome at Heworth Golf Club Rest in peace. Glenys ROBINSON (Low Fell) (Low Fell) Peacefully in St Bede's Hospice on 6th January, Glenys (nee Bristow). Dearly loved Mam of Tracie and Stephanie, loving Grandma of Paul, Sian and Kate and a much loved Great Grandma of Thiago, Alfie and Arabella. Friends invited to service at St Andrew's Church, Lamesley on Monday 19th January at 10.30am. Private cremation to follow. All welcome afterwards for refreshments. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be given at the service for Breast Cancer UK. Could everyone attending please wear a touch of pink. E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726 Julie (Nee Smith) ROCKS (Nee Smith) (Dunston) Peacefully after a short illness at Marie Curie Hospice on 8th January 2026 aged 59 years Julie. Beloved wife of the late Richie, very much loved mam of Stacy and Adam, loving grandma of Kai, Taylor and Lewie, dearly loved partner of Tony, dearest daughter of Fred and Joyce, much loved sister of Colin, Angela, Garry and Sharon, a dear sister-in-law, niece, cousin and aunty of all the family and a dearest friend to many. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 10.30am. Would friends please meet at crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations to Marie Curie Cancer Care may be left in the donation box at the service. All welcome afterwards at The Holmeside Club, Dunston. The family request everyone to wear a splash of pink. Ernest Richard (Ernie) ROSE (Ernie) Newbiggin By The Sea (formerly Pegswood) Passed away suddenly at home with his family on 24th December 2025 aged 82 years. Ernie devoted Husband of Joan, beloved Dad to Michael, Philip, Jayne & Sarah, Father in law to Caroline, Phil & Bev also a treasured Grandad & Great Grandad. Friend to many, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at St Bartholomew's Church Newbiggin on Tuesday 20th January at 1.30pm, followed by committal at Northumberland Crematorium Felton. Family flowers only, donation's in lieu if desired to the Masonic Hall Newbiggin. A donation box will be available at the Church. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Masonic Hall Newbiggin. Enquiries to A. J. Gascoigne & Son. Tel. 01670 818351. Ernest Richard (Ernie) ROSE (Ernie) Would the bretheren of: King Edward VII Lodge No 2892, King Edward VII RAC and St. Aidan's Rose Croix No949 please attend the funeral of Ernest Richard Rose (Ernie) on Tuesday January 20th. at St. Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin by the Sea at 1:30 pm. followed by the cremation at Northumberland Cremations Felton. Afterwards refreshments will be served at Homelyn House Masonic Lodge. Robert (Bob) SCOTT (Bob) (Hexham formerly of Lemington) Peacefully with his loving family by his side on 20th December 2025, aged 77 years. Beloved husband to Carol, devoted dad to Helen, Gail and Sandra, treasured grandad to Kate, William and Lucy, and father-in-law to Marcus, Mark and Shaun. A friend to many who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends please meet for the funeral service on Wednesday 21st January at 10:15am at The West Road Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be gratefully received with proceeds going to the special care baby unit at the RVI. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. All Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Westerhope- 0191 286 8580. Joyce (Nee Oliver) SCOTT (Nee Oliver) (Walker). Peacefully at home on 31st December. Aged 94 years. Joyce (nee Oliver). Beloved Wife of the late Alan. Dearly loved Mam of Joy, Paul and Alison. A dear Mother-in-law of Colin and Kim. Also, a treasured Nana of Gavin, Graeme, Lee, Aidan and Olivia. And a treasured Great Nana of Madison, Lilly, Willow, Cobey and Jesse. Also, a dearly loved Sister of the late Thomas, Margaret and Allan. And a dear Cousin and Auntie. Joyce will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January at 10.15 am. Friends, please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to Ward 46 at the RVI. All welcome back to the Scrogg Road Social Club for refreshments. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873. Michael SLACK Prudhoe It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael passed away peacefully at home on 4th January 2026, surrounded by his family. A very much loved husband of Malcolm, and dear son of Doreen and the late Ronald. A Requiem Mass will be held at St.Elizabeth's R.C.Church, Minsteracres, on Tuesday 20th January at 12.30pm prior to interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations for St.Oswald's Hospice may be given at church or sent c/o 1 Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4TS. Tel : 0191-4132318 Edith Maud SMITH (Tynemouth) Passed away in hospital on the 12th January 2026, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Much loved mum of Denise and the late David. Dear Mother in law to Derek, adored Grandmother to Marc, Rowena, Andrew and Kathryn and a loving Great grandmother to all her great grandchildren. Edith will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 09:45am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. Mary Rose (Benton) STEPHENSON (Rose) (Rose) (Benton) Passed away peacefully in her sleep on 5th January 2026, aged 95 years. A beloved wife of the late Billy. Loving mam to Keith, Kevin, Colin, Gary, Shaun and much loved mother in law to Linda, Elaine, Christine, Lorraine and Kelly. Also a cherished grandma and great grandma. Rose will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral service to take place at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 22nd January 2026 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research UK All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 105-109 High Street West Wallsend NE28 8JD 0191 2625100 Sylvia Ann STEPHENSON (Newcastle Upon Tyne) Peacefully in Ferguson Lodge Care Home on 12th December 2025 aged 88 years. Beloved daughter to the late Henry and Annie, special sister to Dickie, Harry, Joe and Jackie, devoted auntie to John, Richard, Vicky, Jaqueline and the late Lillian. Sylvia was also a much-loved great auntie and friend of many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. RIP Sylvia's family would like to thank the Management and Carers of Ferguson Lodge Care Home for the love and care shown to Sylvia. Family and friends please meet for Sylvia's funeral service on Wednesday 21st January at 12:30pm at The West Road Cemetery Chapel, followed by interment at The West Road Cemetery. All are welcome following the service to continue the celebration of Sylvia's life at The Fox and Hounds Pub, West Road. All Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Benwell - 0191 273 1311. Veronica (Nee Costello) STOCKDALE (Nee Costello) (Wallsend). Peacefully on 6th January 2026 aged 64 years. Beloved daughter to Paul and the late Jean, a loving mother to Joseph and Elliot, cherished sister to Sheenagh, Peter, Michael and Andrew. Family and friends please meet at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired can be made to the Newcastle Women's Aid. A donation box will be provided at the crematorium. Douglas STOVES Hexham. Peacefully on 5th January 2026, aged 90 years, Douglas, much loved husband of Eileen, loving dad of Karen and Jonathon, a dear grandad and great grandad. Service and cremation to take place at Newcastle West Road Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 11.15 am, followed by a celebration of Douglas' life in Hexham West End Church Hall at 12.45 pm. No flowers by request. June Mary TURNER With great sadness, we announce the passing of June Mary Turner on Saturday 20th December 2025. Much loved wife of Robert, cherished mother of Julieanne and Maria, and a loving grandma and great-grandma. June brought joy and love to everyone who knew her and will be deeply missed and forever treasured by her family, friends, and all who were lucky to know her. Funeral Mass will be held at St Patrick's Church on Thursday 22nd January at 10am, followed by family burial only at Moorside Cemetery. All warmly welcomed to celebrate her life at the Steel Club, Consett. Family flowers only, donations in her memory to St Patrick's Church, Consett. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Ltd. 01207 234444. Michael Andrew (Mickey) WESTGATE (Mickey) (Morpeth, formerly Whitley Bay) Suddenly at work on December 17th, aged 54 years. Dearly loved fiancé of Melanie, loving stepdad of Sophia, and he will be sadly missed by Honey. Friends please meet for service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Tuesday January 20th at 1.30pm. All welcome to The Black Horse, Monkseaton for refreshments afterwards. Family flowers only please donations in lieu may be sent to The P.D.S.A. A donation box will be available at the service. Enquiries to Melrose Funeral Services Seaton Delaval James (Jimmy) WILLIAMS (Jimmy) Formerly of Scarborough Road, Newcastle. Passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve 2025, aged 88. Dearest husband of the late Kathleen. Much loved dad of Robert, Gordon and Julie, a proud grandad of Leighann, Alan, Stacey, Nina, Kirsty, Robert and Daisy. A service will take place on Saturday 17th January 1pm at The Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street. Family flowers only please, donations may be left after the service for Prostate Cancer UK. Any enquiries to Little and Caine Barrow, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Tel: 01229 820747 Jennifer (Jen) WRIGHT (Jen) With great sadness we announce the loss of Jennifer Wright who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday 3rd January 2026, aged 76 years. Jennifer (Jen) dearly loved mam of Louise and Owen, mother-in-law to Susan, much loved Granny of Jack, Caitlin, Ellie & Reece and Great Granny to Ava, Kendal, Alfie, Noah & Jack. Loving sister to Christine, Alison & Howard and also a dear Aunt and Friend. She will be forever remembered and missed by all. Funeral service at The Holy Saviour Sugley Parish Church, on Tuesday 20th January at 11.30am followed by a cremation at West Road Crematorium at 12.30. Family flowers only please. Any donations would be appreciated in lieu to 'The Stroke Society' and 'British Heart Foundation' Always loved and never forgotten. Christopher (Chris) WRIGHT (Chris) (Kingston Park). Suddenly on 13th December. Aged 39 years. Christopher (Chris). Devoted Dad of Finley. Treasured Son of Bill and Lynn. Also, a dearly loved Brother of Louise and a dear Uncle of Amelia and Luke. Also, a dear Nephew and Cousin. And a dear Friend to many. Chris will be very dearly missed. Friends, please meet for service at the West Road Cemetery Chapel on Monday 19th January at 11.00am followed by interment in the West Road Cemetery. If possible, could mourners, please wear an item of black and white. Family flowers only please donations, in lieu of flowers, to the British Heart Foundation. All welcome back to the Jubilee Pub for refreshments and a celebration of Chris's life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873. Michael (Wor Micky) YOUNG (Wor Micky) (Beacon Lough) Micky passed away on December 27th aged 53 years. An adored son of Tony and the late Norma, loving brother of Anth and Julia, a loved uncle of Gary, Sophie, Louis and Bailey and a much loved cousin to all of the family and a good friend to all especially his work friends "Shabba" and to anyone who is homeless or less fortunate than himself. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday January 20th at 1.45. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the homeless Charity. All are welcome to the Thomas Wilson Club Low Fell after the service to celebrate his life. All inquiries to; CM Walkers Family Funeral Services Morley House Front Street Felling Gateshead. 0191 4470180. John William (Bill) YOUNG (Fenham, previously Walkerville) (Fenham, previously Walkerville) Peacefully after a life well lived. In Brunswick House on Friday 19th December 2025 aged 95 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Manuella (Maria). A loving dad of John and Sue and father in law to Brian. Proud grandad of Kellie, Kristina and Craig, Great Grandad to Danielle and Abel. And a much loved brother, uncle and friend. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at the West Road Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday 20th January at 11:15 am followed by Committal and farewell at the West Road Cemetery for 12:00 Noon. Please join us after the service for a farewell gathering at the Fox and Hounds on the West Road. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society. In Memoriams Joe FITZPATRICK You may have left this world dad, but it didn't take any of my memories, thirty years have now past, but you are still very much in my mind, we all miss you. Sending our love always, Michael, Bev, grandchildren Michael and Kay, great grandchildren Scarlett, Evie, Willow and Corey. XXXXXXXX Pat And Alan HALLIMOND (Felling) Treasured memories of our dear Mam and Dad. Mam died 11 January 2013 aged 79 years and Dad died 10 July 2012 aged 82 years. Also remembering their precious son and our dear brother, Chris, who died suddenly on 17 December 1999 aged 47 years. We will never, ever get over losing you. Things can't ever be the same. We just have to live without you until we meet again. We talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared, the days we spent together and all the happiness we shared. If we keep these moments, we will never be apart and you will live forever, locked safe within our hearts. Also remembering Dave and Kath Stones (Dave's parents) who died in Australia on 9/7/2013 and 1/6/2013 Also remembering all other loved ones gone before. We miss you all, our hearts are sore, as time goes on we miss you more. Loved always from Daughter Sandra, Son in law Dave and Son Robert xxx. Elsie (Wilson) HOPKINS (Wilson) Treasured memories of our dear mam, who passed away 7 years ago. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. The years slowly roll by but the memories are ingrained. No length of time could ever take away our love for you. Alan and Keith Dennis (Denny) NICHOLSON (Denny) (Newburn) 7 years ago today we had to part with a wonderful husband, soulmate, best friend, a special dad, dad in-law and grandad. I thought it would get easier and people say it does, but the pain gets no easier, but at times I think I just get better at not letting my feelings show. I often sit and smile when I think of the special things we shared as man and wife. But out of all the pain and sadness one thing makes me glad, that you chose me to share with you those precious years we had. Denny, your wings were ready but our hearts were not. Love forever Carol, Craig, Joanne and Alastair x x x x Lynda REEVES In loving memory of a beautiful wife, mother and grandma who died 13th January, 2017. Still miss you every day and always will. The years we spent together those happy days we knew, are lived again so often in my memories of you. Always in our thoughts and will never be forgotten. My beautiful Lynda, the love of my life. Husband Brian, Daughter Naomi and David, Son Kevin and Jenni and Grandchildren Emily and Dylan xxxxxxx Florence (Darras Hall) SMITH (nee Buckham) (nee Buckham) (Darras Hall) In Loving Memory of our beloved and precious Mother, Wife, Sister and Auntie, Florence. Died 10th January 2015 Marmie, I Miss you More each day, In countless, unspoken and loving ways. Your voice and wisdom, I long to hear, Your reassuring presence, always near. Though you are not physically here, Your love remains, in every Joy, in every Tear. Marmie, your Legacy lives on in me, In all I am, and In all I will be. As I walk this road so very much alone, I always carry with me what you have shown. Your Love, Kindness and endless Grace, Forever etched in my Mind's embrace. I Miss you so Much Marmie. Lots and Lots of Love Janis and Frederick xxx James William (Jim) WATKIN (Jim) 15th January 2021 5 years today. Some day I hope to meet you, some day I know not when, to clasp your hand in a better land, never to part again. Your loving Wife Elaine, Son Shane, Daughter-in-law Amy, in-Laws Audrey and Tommy, Sister-in-law Dawn, Grandchildren Luke and Jen, Brothers and Sisters. To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost. Our ChronicleLive Daily newsletter is free. You can sign up to receive it here. It will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East.