Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

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Death Notices

Elizabeth AITKEN (Betty)

(Betty ) (Guidepost, Stakeford). Peacefully surrounded by her family on 28th August 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex, much loved mam of Alex, Elizabeth, Logie & Fiona, proud gran of nine grandchildren and great gran of four. She was also a dear sister, aunt and friend to many. Private cremation to take place. Please meet for memorial service at Trinity Church, Bedlington on Friday 27th September at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to be collected for Diabetes UK. Afterwards all welcome to the Lairds House, Front Street, Bedlington for refreshments. All enquiries c/o John Grenfell & Son Funeral Directors, Bedlington, Tel 01670 823 204.

Alan ALLMAN

(Walker) Peacefully in Freeman Hospital on 2nd September 2024 aged 89 years Alan beloved husband of the late Betty, a much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at the West Road Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 12.00noon. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to Dementia UK.

Ray ARMSTRONG

(Old Fold Gateshead) Ray. Passed away peacefully in hospital on September 13th aged 83 years. A loving dad of Carol, Iris, Raymond and Brian, a very dear father in law to Bobby, a devoted grandad, great grandad and great great grandad also a dearest brother to Anne the late Iris and John and a very good friend to many. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday September 27th at 1.45. A gathering of family and friends will take place to celebrate Rays life directly after the service at a venue to be announced. All inquiries to; CM Walkers Family Funeral Services Morley House Front Street Felling Gateshead. 0191 4470180.

Michael (Mick) BRADY

Mick (Newcastle) Passed away peacefully in the loving care of St Oswald's Hospice on Saturday 14th September 2024 aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Barbara. Devoted dad of Claire and Paul. Dear father in law of Chloe. Treasured grandad of Niamh and Alice. Also a loved brother of Susan and family. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 3.00pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations gratefully received on behalf of St Oswald's Hospice a collection box will be available following the service. The family would like to thank The Respiratory team at the RVI and St Oswald's Hospice for the amazing and compassionate care Mick received. At the family's request could an item of red be worn. All welcome afterwards to The Juve Lounge, Gibside Gardens, NE15 7PP. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AT. Tel 0191-2744373.

David Robert CAMPBELL

(Cowgate) Peacefully in hospital on Sunday 15th September 2024 aged 61 years. Much loved dad of Carl, Amanda, Dale, Emma, Charlie and the late Dean. Dear father in law of Michelle, Terry, Hayley, Jordan and Niomi. Treasured grandad of Jordan, Shannon, Carl, Katylinn, Terry, Logan, Laighton, Finley, Jack, Mason, Caden, Lainey and Autumn. Loving great grandad to all his great grandchildren. Also a loved brother of Margaret, Joyce and the late Ken. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations gratefully received on behalf of Ward 32 (adult renal ward) at The Freeman Hospital a collection box will be available following the service. All welcome afterwards to The Balloon. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AT. Tel 0191-2744373.

Betty CESSFORD (Slee)

(Slee) Betty passed away peacefully with her daughter Lesley by her side on Thursday 5th September 2024 at Briardene Care Home, aged 94 years. Betty, beloved wife of Dick (deceased), loving Mum to Lesley and son-in-law Martin and an extremely proud Nana to Jamie and Sammy and Step-Nana to Amy and Alice. A dear and loyal friend to all who knew her. Betty will be forever loved and missed by all her family and friends. Many people will remember Betty as running the Saturday morning coffee mornings at St Andrew's Church and raising funds for local charities, including Marie Curie. The funeral service will take place at St Andrew's Church, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5SS, on Monday 30th September 2024 at 12.15pm. All are welcome to the service and then for refreshments in St Andrew's Church Hall. As Betty enjoyed life to the fullest, please help make her funeral a big celebration. Betty did not like black, so please wear comfortable, bright clothes. Family flowers only please. Donations are welcomed in Betty's memory to Silverline Memories (www.silverlinememories.com) Silverline Memories is a local charity providing activities and support for people living with Dementia and their families. Betty enjoyed attending their knit and natter afternoons.

Mary CLARK

(Longhoughton) Peacefully on 9th September 2024 aged 85 years. Mary, beloved wife of Alan, loving and devoted Mam of Raymond and Rosemary also Mother-in-Law to Jane. Mary will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. At Mary's request a private family service will be held.

Robert "Bob" CONDREN

(Ponteland) Passed away peacefully at home with his girls by his side on 7th September 2024 aged 73 years. Loving husband of Sharon and much loved dad of Emilia. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service will be held at Northumberland Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 12.30pm. No flowers, donations in Bobs memory to Tynedale Hospice at Home. W.S. Harrison Funeral Directors, 32 Merton Way, Ponteland, NE20 9PX. Tel: 01661 822 982

Annie Catherine (Nancy) DIXON (Nee Mayne)

(Nee Mayne ) (Nancy) (Harbord Terrace Seaton Sluice) Passed away peacefully on the 15th September 2024, aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late George Dixon (Hall Gardens Farm) A funeral service will take place at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 10:30am. Floral tributes welcome.

Lawrence (also known as Larry and Lol) DIXON

(also known as Larry and Lol) 01/02/1940 - 11/09/2024 (Deckham). Lol passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a valiant battle against cancer aged 84 years. Much loved husband to Doreen, father to lan, Julie and Gary, granda to Libby and also father-in-law to Darrell, Brenda and Debbie. A great friend to many and a fabulous singer who will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A celebration of life to be held at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 30th September at 12 noon. By request family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received by the Macmillan Cancer Support. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. A celebration of Lol's life will continue afterwards at the Ninepins, all are welcome. All enquiries to Watson's Funeral Directors Ltd, 282 Old Durham Road, Gateshead NE8 4BP. Telephone (0191) 477 1484.

Alfie DOVER

(Gateshead). Peacefully in hospital on 8th September aged 84 years Alfie, the beloved husband of the late Ann and also much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and partner. Alfie will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at Saltwell Cemetery Chapel on Friday 27th September at 1.15pm which will be followed by interment in Saltwell Cemetery. By request family flowers only, donations if desired to the R.N.L.I. A donation box will be available at the chapel. All enquiries to Watson's Funeral Directors Ltd, 282 Old Durham Road, Gateshead NE8 4BP. Telephone (0191) 477 1484.

Margaret ELLIOTT

"Margy" (Formerly Byker) Unexpectedly but peacefully with her niece Clare by her side on Friday 13th September 2024, aged 92 years. Margy, loving sister of the late Joe, Peter & Pat, sister-in-law of John, auntie to Julie and Clare, and great aunt to Sophie, Lily-Mae and Ethan. Funeral service to be held at the West Road Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'Young Lives Verses Cancer'.

Jim EMMERSON

(Bill Quay) Peacefully at Fellingate Care Home on 10th September 2024, aged 91 years. Jim, dearly loved Husband of the late Mary, nee Curry. Much loved Dad of Paul and Graeme, much loved Father-in-law of Diane and Dawn, much loved Granda of Jessica, Katie, Callum, Lauren, Aimi, Danielle and Joel, much loved Great-Granda of Sophie, Theo, Maddison, Ellie and Cillian. Jim was much loved by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St Mary's Church, Heworth, on Friday 27th September at 10.45am. Interment to follow at Heworth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimer's Society. A donation may be made at the service. Afterwards everyone welcome at The Pelaw Social Club.

Veronica (Vera) FORSTER

(Gosforth) Formerly of Bedlington Peacefully in hospital on Sunday 8th September 2024 aged 87 years Veronica (Vera nee Robinson). Beloved Wife of the late Norman, Much Loved Mam of Ian, Andrew and Natalie, Dear Sister of Sally, Jimmy and Sister-in-law of Pat, Dearest Aunty and Godmother of Suzanne. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at St Cuthberts Church, Bedlington NE22 5EL on Friday 27th September at 10.30am Interment to follow at Bedlington Cemetery at 11.30am. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research. Sadly missed and will always be in our hearts.

Ena GALLON (Whickham)

(Whickham) Peacefully on 2nd September aged 83 years, Ena (nee Wainwright). Dearly loved wife of John, dearest Mum of Katherine, Boda and the late Bobbie, much loved Grandma Ena of Nicole, Nadia, Demetris, Rocco, Misha, Renzo, Daisy and Phoebe and of great grandson John. Also a beloved daughter of the late Alan and Madge Wainwright. Friends invited to service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 1.15pm. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Owl and Otter, Burnopfield NE16 6BA. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu for St Bede's Hospice may be made at the service or via www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/charity/donate/ E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726

Evelyne GORMLEY

(Walker) Evelyne passed away peacefully on the 30th of August. A much loved wife, mother, nana, sister and aunty. Friends please meet at West Road Crematorium on Friday the 27th of September 2024 at 11.15am. All welcome back to the PTE after the service at the West Road for a continued celebration of Evelyne's life.

Foster HOOPER (Chick)

(Chick) 27th August 1945 - 7th September 2024 (Cramlington) Passed away peacefully after a short battle with Cancer, aged 79 years. Loving partner of Nimm. Also brother to John and Melvin. His wit and humour will be missed by all that knew him. Rest peacefully. A private cremation will take place. No flowers please but donations for Wansbeck Hospital (Palliative Care) will be gratefully received.

Susan HOWLETT

Passed away peacefully in St. Cuthbert's Hospice on 2nd September 2024, aged 61 years. A beloved daughter of Margaret & Colin Rowe, much loved sister of Les and sister in law of Julie and Emma, dear aunt of Stephanie, Ashleigh, Katie, Stephen. Service to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Susan for St Cuthberts Hospice would be appreciated. You are warmly invited to Lumley Castle for refreshments from 1pm.

Les MATTHEWSON (Gosforth)

(Gosforth) Peacefully after a life well lived. In hospital with his loving family close by. On Saturday 14th September 2024 aged 90 years, Les. Dearly beloved husband to Dot, a loving dad of Glynis, Keith, Neil and father in law to Zoe, a much loved grandad to Ellis, Alex and Jilly, proud great grandad to Hudson, Joey, and Callie and a special friend to so many. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at the West Road Crematorium on Monday 30th September at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society.

Terence Joseph (Terry) MCGARRY

Terry (Benwell) Peacefully in St Oswald's Hospice with his family, on Wednesday 11th September 2024 aged 74 years. Loved dad of Spencer and Richard. Dear grandad of Lewis, Erin and Izzy. Treasured brother of Moira, Julie, Rosa and the late Pat, Michael, James and Sylvia. Dear brother in law of Dave, Bob and Linda. Also a loving uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 3rd October at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations gratefully received on behalf of St Oswald's Hospice and The Myeloma Clinic at the Freeman Hospital a collection box will be available at the service. All welcome afterwards to The Juve Lounge, Gibside Gardens, Benwell, NE15 7PP. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AT. Tel 0191-2744373.

James MILLER

(Morpeth). James passed away at peace in hospital on 9th September aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Margaret of 70 years, father of Ian, daughter-in-law Karan, grandfather to Dhani, Megan and Louie. Private funeral service as requested by James.

Mary MOORE

(Brunswick Green) In hospital on 10th September aged 98 years Mary dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, dearest sister of George, sister in-law of Margaret, Betty and Ken. Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Service and Cremation at the West Road Crematorium Newcastle on Monday 30th September at 10.30am. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. A donation please if desired will be taken at the service for the Great North Air Ambulance. All welcome to the Benwell Hill Cricket Club following the funeral service. All enquiries please to James Hamilton Funeral Directors Darrell House Brunswick Village Tel: 0191 2366243

Peter William MORTON

(Wallsend) Peacefully in hospital after a short illness on Saturday 14th September 2024, aged 78 years. Peter, beloved brother of Anne and a dear son of the late Mollie and Will. Funeral service to be held at Holy Cross Chapel, Wallsend on Tuesday 1st October at 11.00am, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Alzheimer's UK W S Harrison Sycamore Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6TH Tel: 0191 2623880

Catherine (Cathie) NEESAM (nee Dolan)

(nee Dolan) (Cathie ) (Pelaw) Peacefully at home on 11th September 2024, aged 95 years. Cathie, much loved Wife of Derek, much loved Mam of Valerie, Brian and Julie, much loved Mother-in-law of David, Juli and Danny, much loved Nana of David and Catt, Mark and Sam, Jacob, Dexter, Mary and Ben, Curtis, Elizabeth and Alex, also a much loved Great-Nana of Elwood, Phoebe and Jack. Cathie was much loved by all family and friends. Service and Cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 1pm. Friends please meet at Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie. A donation may be made at the service. Afterwards everyone welcome at Heworth Golf Club.

Joan Brenda NOBLE (nee Brown)

(nee Brown) (Whitley Bay) Peacefully at home on 15th September 2024, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Charles, much loved mam of Joanna, Viv, Ali and Andrew, also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Joan will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Please meet for funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Thursday 3rd October at 3pm. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support. A donation box will be available at the service.

Maureen O'NEILL

O'NEILL Maureen Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 3rd September aged 90 years. Beloved wife to the late Thomas O'Neill, treasured mother to Marie and David, devoted mother-in-law to Kevin and Kathryn and much loved Grandmother to all of her grandchildren. Maureen will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral will take place at St Patricks Church, Consett on Tuesday 24th September at 11am followed by interment at Blackhill Cemetery. All are warmly invited back to Consett Rugby Club for refreshments. Donations, if desired, to Daft as a Brush and Liver North. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service TEL: 01207 234444

Diane OLSEN

(Morpeth) Suddenly at home on 12th September aged 66 years. Dearly loved sister of Anne and James and a devoted aunt and great aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Funeral service at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Friday 27th September at 1.30pm. No flowers by request. Enquiries to L&G Funeral Services, tel 0191 6911395.

Maureen PORTER

nèe Irving (Wallsend) Peacefully at North Tyneside Hospital on Friday 13th September 2024, aged 90 years. Maureen, beloved wife of the late Alex, mam of Keith and Dawn, nana of Leanne, great nana of Zac, Evan and Leo. Funeral service to be held at Tynemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd October at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. W S Harrison Funeral Directors, Sycamore Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6TH Tel: 0191 2623880

Gordon ROBINSON

(Newcastle formerly of Alston) In hospital on Tuesday 10th September 2024 aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Much loved dad of Tony and Lyndsey. Loving grandad of Allana and Jay. Also a dear great grandad of Junior. Would all please meet for funeral service at St John's Church, Whorlton on Monday 30th September at 12.30pm followed by interment at Lemington Cemetery at 1.30pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations gratefully received on behalf of The British Heart Foundation a collection box will be available at the service. All welcome afterwards to The Engine, Walbottle. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AT. Tel 0191-2744373.

Andrew (Andy) ROUNTREE

(Andy) Passed away unexpectedly at home aged 56 years old. A much loved son to Peter and Jean, dearly loved daft big brother to Caroline and the late Mark and loving uncle to Summer. Andy will be greatly missed by his family and all who he encountered in his life, which were many. Funeral service to take place at Tynemouth Crematorium Friday 27th September at 12pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation. Wallsend Coop Funeralcare 105-109 High Street West Wallsend NE28 8JD

William Noel (Billy) RUTHERFORD

(Billy) Billy, formerly of Bentham, peacefully in Aspen Court aged 84 on 9th September after a long illness. Husband of the late Brenda, much loved dad of Philip, father-in-law of Nicola and grandad to Oliver and Emilia. Please meet for funeral service at Birtley crematorium on Wednesday 2nd October at 10am. Philip and Nicola would like to thank all staff at Aspen Court for their care and assistance to Billy over these difficult past years. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. A collection will be held at the crematorium. All enquiries to Co-Op Funeral Services, Birtley.

Audrey SENIOR

Passed away peacefully on 13th September 2024, aged 86 years. A beloved Wife of the late John Senior, much loved Mam of John, Gary and Gillian, Mother-in-law of Tracy, Jacqueline and Stephen, a loved Grandma of Jake, Clinton, Rebecca and Jack, a beloved Great-Grandmother and also a dear Friend of Pat. She will be sadly missed by all of her loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place at The Church Of The Good Shepherd, Battle Hill on Friday 4th October 2024 at 12.15pm. Followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Freeman Hospital, Oncology Unit. All enquiries to Chris Sample Funerals, 23 Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0DS Tel 0191 8157700

Maureen (North Shields) STEEDMAN (Nee Douglass)

(Nee Douglass) (North Shields ) Peacefully at Collingwood Court with her loving family by her side on 24th August aged 85 years. A loving wife to the late Arthur. Mother of Wendy and the late Gary. Mother in law of Malcolm and Jennifer. Nana to Sarah, Michael and Ben. Great nana to Annabelle and Freya. A massive thank you from Maureen's family to all the staff at Collingwood Court for the love, care and affection shown to them. A private funeral service (at her request) took place on Wednesday 11th September at Tynemouth Crematorium. E Turnbull & Son Albion Road North Shields NE29 0HE 0191 257 1201

Audrey May (Whitley Bay) SWIFT (Nee Mcregor)

(Nee Mcregor) (Whitley Bay) Passed away peacefully at home on 4th September 2024. Devoted wife to the late Harry. Dearly loved mother to Carol and Alison and mother in law to Raymond. Loving Nanna to Michael, Lauren and Rebecca, Great Nanna to Rosie and Connie. loving sister to Jean and sister in law to the late Alan. Funeral service to be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 30th September at 1.30pm. All enquiries and floral tributes to Co-op Funeralcare, Algernon Place, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DT. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, you will always have a place in our hearts that no one else can fill.

Marc Brian THOMAS

(Langley Park) Passed away suddenly on 9th September, aged 50 years, as a result of an accident. Dearly loved Husband, Dad, Son, Brother and Grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday 4th October at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, donations may be given in lieu if desired to Great North Air Ambulance.

Thomas WILKINSON (known as Tom)

(known as Tom) (Wooler) passed away peacefully on 11th September aged 87 years in Alnwick Infirmary with his family by his side. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret Doreen. Much loved Dad of Yvonne, Alison and Brenda. A loving Grandad and Great-Grandad. Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 24th September at Cowpen Crematorium, Blyth at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Wooler Warm Hub and also refreshments served there following the service to which all are welcome. All Funeral service enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Berwick 01289 307438

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