Top, l-r: Nicola Mayhew, Christopher Pallister, Phyllis Mcanspie; Bottom, l-r: Walter Hutchison, Christine Lamb, Benjamin Hodgson

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle last week

by · ChronicleLive

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.

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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 last week.

Death Notices

Georgina BECKERS

(Cruddas Park) Peacefully in hospital on Sunday 13th October 2024 aged 63 years. Much loved sister of Phillip, Dawn and June. Loving sister in law of John and Paul. Also a dear aunty, great aunty and great great aunty who will be sadly missed. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 15th November at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations gratefully received on behalf of Daft as a Brush, a collection box will be available following the service. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Tel 0191-2744373.

Andrew BROWN

(Birtley) Formerly of Highfield. In hospital on 15th October 2024 aged 36 years Andrew. Beloved son of the late Cilla and John, much loved brother of David, dear brother-in-law of Vikki and a dearest nephew and cousin. Will be sadly missed by all friends and staff at Heather House. Funeral Service at Birtley Crematorium on Monday 4th November at 12noon. Would friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations will be collected at the Funeral Service.

James Kenneth (North Shields) BRYSON

(North Shields) Jimmy passed away suddenly on 17th October aged 74 years. Beloved Husband of the late Joan, loving Dad of Caroline, John, Barrie & Roy. Brother to Gladys. Granda to Samantha, Jessica, Chloe, James, Natasha & Aleeasha and Great-Granda to Novarose, Tiarrah, Scarlett, Roman & Dominic. Family and friends please meet at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 7th November at 12pm. Flowers welcome and all are invited to join the family, after the service, at the Terminus Club, North Shields R Johnson Funeral Directors North Shields 0191 257 4627

Judith BRYSON

(Seahouses) Peacefully passed away in the early hours of Saturday 19th October 2024, Judith, aged 74 years. Much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Forever loved, forever missed. Funeral service to be held at St Paul's Church, North Sunderland on Friday 1st November at 12:00pm followed by a private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter c/o Alan D Haile Funeral Services, 5 James Street, Seahouses, NE68 7XZ. Family and friends please meet at the church.

Alan COULSON

(Gateshead) Alan passed away on 18th October 2024, aged 92 years. Dear dad of Alan and Barbara, special father-in-law of Ian, forever loved grandad of Victoria, Andrew, and Christopher. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 6th November at St. Alban's Church, Windy Nook, at 10:30am, followed by committal at Saltwell Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu will be received on the day with proceeds going to Motor Neurone Disease. A donation box will be available at church and crematorium. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Windy Nook, on (0191) 482 2371.

Russell DAWSON

(Throckley) Peacefully in hospital on Sunday 20th October 2024 aged 64 years. Much loved dad of Russell and Philip. Loving grandad of all his grandchildren. Treasured brother of Beverley, Marie and Stu. Loved brother in law of Charlene. Also a dear uncle who will be sadly missed by all. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 8th November at 1.30pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations gratefully received on behalf of Marie Curie a collection box will be available following the service. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Tel 0191-2744373.

Jeanette GIBSON

née Ray (Whitley Bay) Sadly passed away on 12th October 2024, aged 52 years. Much loved mum of Dylan and William. Cherished daughter of Margaret and the late Bryan. Irreplaceable sister of Christine, Michael and Anthony. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday 1st November at 10.30am. Flowers welcome, donations if preferred to Stray Aid or Friends of Hollywell Dene All welcome back to the Tavern and Galley after the service. W.S. Harrison Funeral Directors, 17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 3HL. Tel: 0191 2528779

Joseph Henry Hogg "Harry" GORDON

(West Moor) Peacefully passed away at home on 21st October 2024, aged 95 Years. Dearly loved husband of Ethel, much loved dad, grandad, great grandad and also much loved father in law. Funeral service to be held at Tynemouth Crematorium on Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 10.30am. Flowers welcome, private afterwards. W.S. Harrison Funeral Directors Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415.

Sylvia GREENER (nee SCORER)

(nee SCORER) (Washington) Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on 10th October 2024, aged 81 years. Sylvia, beloved wife of the late Clary. Dearly loved Mam of Christine and Julie and a loving mother-in-law of John and Craig. A much-loved Nanna of Claire, Nicola, Lindsay, Kayleigh and Rebecca. A loving Great Nanna of Jack, Benjamin, Ethan, Allison, Isla, Nathaniel and Domenic. A dear sister of Jean, Robbie and the late Dick and Ken. Friends please meet for service at Birtley Crematorium on Monday 4th November at 11am. All enquiries to Walker and Morrell Funeral Directors 01914164160.

Benjamin Brian HODGSON

Benjamin Hodgson

(Whickham) Sadly passed away 12th October 2024 in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, aged 89. He was a loving Father, Father in Law, Big Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Reunited with his beloved Aileen. All welcome to attend Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Friday 1st November at 11.45am to celebrate his remarkable life. Refreshments will be served after the funeral at Whickham Golf Club Fellside Road Whickham.

Walter HUTCHISON

Walter Hutchison

(Wallsend) In Hospital with his loving wife by his side on Saturday 12th October 2024, aged 71 years. Walter, beloved husband of Lynne, loving dad of Tanya and Kevin, father in law of Adam and Shelley, grandad of Kieran, Callum, Layla, Luca, Faye, Mia and Ella, loved brother of Bella, Catherine, Irene and the late Roula. Walter will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. Will family and friends please meet at Tynemouth Crematorium on Tuesday 5th November at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to North Tyneside General Hospital Ward 5 Palliative Care and Cancer Research. Afterwards welcome back to the Powder Monkey for refreshments. W S Harrison Funeral Directors, Sycamore Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6TH Tel: 0191 2623880

Elizabeth JOBLING

(Winlaton) Peacefully on 15th October 2024, aged 94 years Elizabeth (Betty) beloved wife of Douglas, adored mum of David and Ann, dear mother-in-law of Norma and Derek, also loving gran of Stephen. Andrew and Eoin and great gran of Rosie, Halle, Ella, Felix and Leo. Would friends please meet for Service and Cremation at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Friday 1st November at 2.45pm, family flowers only please, donations if desired to MIND

Christine LAMB (nee Nacey)

Christine Lamb

(nee Nacey) (Wiinlaton) Peacefully at home on 20th October 2024 aged 75 years Christine. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mam of Ashley, Christopher and Leanne, dear mother-in-law of Emma, Alan and Steven, loving grandma of Georgia, Ellis, Kieron, Libby, Isabella, Rosie and Evan and a beloved great grandma. Funeral Service at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 4th November at 2.00pm. Would friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support for which a collection will be taken at the crematorium. All welcome afterwards at The West End Club, Winlaton.

Ian Macrae LEIGHTON

(Stocksfield) Passed away peacefully on 13th October 2024 aged 85 years. Ian, devoted partner of Joyce, adored father of Lisa and Mark and cherished grandfather of Marcus and Angus. He will greatly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for a service and cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Friday 1st November at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations will be gratefully received in aid of The Stroke Association. Co-op Funeralcare Victoria House, Front Street, Prudhoe NE42 5HN T: 01661 833078

Nicola Helen MAYHEW

Nicola Mayhew

With deep sadness we announce that Nicola Mayhew has died. She was a beautiful, brave, compassionate, caring, fun, bright and warm hearted friend, daughter, sister, aunty, relative to many and good neighbour. She fought so hard for so long with chronic mental illness. We trust that she now rests in the perfect peace and comfort that she desperately longed for. Nicola blessed so many people in her 43 years particularly in the North east of England where she grew up and lived for most of her precious life. She wanted the best for others though she struggled so much in her own life. A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Nicola's life will be held at 12 noon on Friday, 1st November 2024 at St James the Great Church, Morpeth. Please wear colour and/or bring something to remember Nicola by. Heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for Nicola and who brought joy, comfort, care, empathy, acceptance, love and support to her. Nicola loved music, dancing, singing , going out for meals (especially Chinese) and to cafés, being in nature, photography, shopping, being creative, hugs, colours, Whitley bay, Tynemouth, aquariums, animals, Disney, ice skating, watermelon, sugar snap peas, carveries and much more. She loved to celebrate on all kinds of occasions, including with her Church family. Nicola was very fond of her 3 year old niece Isabelle. They shared precious times together. Nic was great with children and was a babysitter and also a volunteer at local schools and charities. She enjoyed chatting and going out and about and made time for others: talking to a stranger or being there for those she came across who also had invisible pain and suffering. Nicola Mayhew: born in Newcastle upon Tyne, June 1981; died in Morpeth in October 2024. RIP dear Nicola True warrior Gentle soul Shining star Donations please for Contact Morpeth. All donations and enquiries to: J W Peters Funeral Directors 35a Oldgate Morpeth To join via Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86801077908? pwd=vHwdFoU9KyARHIbWXkbu6bTnNhFzWN.1 Meeting ID: 868 0107 7908 Passcode: 894018

Phyllis MCANESPIE (PEARSON)

Phyllis Mcanspie

Passed peacefully, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters on 19th October 2024, age 92 at Allan Court Care Home. Beloved wife to Harry and loving mother to Harry, Tony, Gladys, Margaret, Bernadette, Grace, Robert and Tony, also a cherished Grandmother and Great- Grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all her many family and friends. Funeral will take place at West Road Crematorium (NE5 2JL) at 1.30pm on Tuesday 5th November 2024, followed by refreshments at Benwell Hill Cricket Club. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Allan Court Care Home and RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind), collection box will be available at crematorium.

Trevor MOON (Gosforth)

(Gosforth) Peacefully after a short illness on 20th October 2024 aged 85 years, Trevor beloved husband of the late Agnes, a loving dad of Iain and Jean, a much loved grandad of Ben and Alice. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 4th November at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please.

Mary (Marie) MORRISON (Stuart)

(Stuart) (Marie) (Whickham) Passed away suddenly on 13th October 2024 at home aged 85 years. Devoted wife to the late Ernest. Dearly loved mother to Christopher and Katrina. Treasured grandmother to Alexia and William. Also, a dear sister in law and friend. Funeral service to take place at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 1st November 2024 at 12 Noon. No floral tributes. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation.

Christopher (Chris) PALLISTER

Christopher Pallister

(Chris) (Biddickwoods, formerly Birtley) Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 19th of October, aged 70 years, Christopher (Chris). Devoted husband of Carolyn, much loved Dad of Lisa, Scott, Phil, Matthew, Michael. A dear father in law and a loving grandad. Chris will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. Would friends please meet for service on Friday 8th November in St John's Church, Birtley at 11.15 am followed by cremation in Birtley Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only by request donations to St Benedict's Hospice. A donation box will be provided at the Church and Crematorium. All enquiries to Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors Tel. 0191 3854000

Thomas Lawson (Tom) PARIS

(Tom) (Tynemouth). Died peacefully in hospital on 15th October 2024 aged 92 years. Devoted husband to the late Irene. Much loved dad to Judith, Ian and Alan and brother in law to Linda. Proud grandad and great grandad. A dear friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday 1st November at 3.00pm. All are welcome afterwards at Crusoes, Tynemouth. Donations, if desired, to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. A collection box will be available at the service. All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, North Shields. Tel 0191 2580025.

Kenneth John POOLAN (Westerhope)

(Westerhope) Suddenly but peacefully after a life well lived. On Tuesday 15th October 2024 aged 71 years, Kenny. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, a dearest son of Brenda and the late Ernest, a loving dad of Michael, Mark and father-in-law to Emma and Hollie, a proud grandad also known as pop to Jayden, Harry and Emily, a much-loved brother, brother in law and uncle and a special friend to so many. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 13th November at 3:00 pm. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to The British Heart Foundation. The family would also like to invite everyone back to Westerhope Golf Club after the service to continue the celebration of Kenny's life.

Anthea Florence (North Shields) PRIEST

(North Shields) Passed away peacefully on 19th October surrounded by family. Family and friends please meet for a service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 8th November at 2:15pm to celebrate Anthea's life. E Turnbull & Son North Shields 0191 257 1201

Margaret (Tynemouth) SMITH

(Tynemouth) Passed away peacefully at home on 19th October, surrounded by her family on her 92nd birthday. Beloved wife of Edward for 67 years, Mam to Diane & Pauline and a loving Grandmother & Great-Grandmother. Family and friends please meet for a service of thanksgiving at Holy Saviours Church, Tynemouth on Wednesday 6th November at 12pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to go to Dementia UK. E Turnbull & Son North Shields 0191 257 1201

(Terence Joseph) STEEL

(Low Fell, formerly of Chapel House) Peacefully in hospital on October 18th, aged 84 years. A loving husband to the late Margaret Lily, adoring father of Mark and the late Karen, father-in-law to Mandy, granda to the loves of his life Jessica and Joseph, a loving uncle to all nieces and nephews, a much loved brother of Arthur and the late Monica. God Bless. Per Omnia Secula Secula Seculorum. Service and cremation to be held at West Road Crematorium, West Chapel on Friday 1st November 2024 at 12.30pm. By request family flowers only, donations can be made in memory of Terry by a retiring fund. All proceeds will be greatly accepted for Macmillan Nurses.

Joseph Derek (Derek) STOREY

(Derek) (Forest Hall formerly of Old Hartley) 28th April 1934 - 19th October 2024 Suddenly in hospital on 19th October 2024, aged 90 years. Husband of Joan. Dearly missed by all his family. Please meet for funeral service at Northumberland Crematorium, Bockenfield on Monday 4th November at 3pm. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Oswald's Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service.

Catherine (Cathie) STRASSHINE (Née Campbell)

(Née Campbell) (Cathie) (Cullercoats) Peacefully after a life well lived. At home with her loving family on Wednesday 9th October 2024, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, a very loving mam of Heather, Michael, Helen, George, Norman, Hazel and John. A much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a special friend to so many. Would family and friends please meet for a service at St George's Church, Cullercoats, on 1st November at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, kind donations if so desired to the British Heart Foundation. R J Ryland Funeral Services Tel 01912 526500.

William "Bill" THOMPSON

(Jesmond) Peacefully passed away on Saturday 12th October 2024, aged 94 years. Beloved father and father in law of Alan and Allison, John and Jan and Linda and Phil. Devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service to be held at West Road Crematorium on Monday 11th November 2024 at 10.30am. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to St Oswald's Hospice. W S Harrison 155-159 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4HJ Tel: 0191 2858376

Pauline (*Time amended*) WARD (Jesmond formerly Burradon)

(Jesmond formerly Burradon) (*Time amended* ) Peacefully in Wordsworth House on 17th October, aged 79 years, Pauline. A beloved wife of the late Bob. A cherished mam of Yvonne, Tracey, Paula, Rob and Dave and a dearly loved mother-in-law of Kevin, Chris, Davy and Nichola. A devoted nanna of Mark, Hayley, Ammi, Scott, Melissa, Brooke, Cameron, Jake, Grace, Brandon, Cianna and Jessica and a loving great-nanna of Jack, Katie, Sophie, Jaymes, Emily, Harrison, Ivy, Aisha, Tyler, Dylan, Bobby and Sadie. Also a much loved sister of Tommy, Liz, Valerie, Linda and the late Chris and Stephen. Sister-in-law of Bill, John, Julie and the late Brenda. Pauline's family would like to thank all staff at Wordsworth House for all their love and care given to Pauline over the many years she has spent with them all. Family and friends please meet for service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 1st November at 2:00pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Society. A collection plate will be available at the Crematorium. Please wear a splash of Alzheimer's blue clothing in memory of Pauline. WS Taylor & Sons 2-3 Meadowfield Terrace Forest Hall NE12 9ES Tel: 0191 2709677

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.


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