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Here are a selection of notices published last week.
William Irwin
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(Teams) Sadly at home on Friday 20th December 2024 aged 78 years. Billy devoted husband of Martha, dearly loved dad and best friend of Billy, much loved father in law of Lisa, beloved special grandad of Ethan, Jessica and Erin, also a dear brother, brother in law and friend of many, Billy will be sadly missed and treasured always by all of his loving family. Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Friday 10th January 2025 at Saltwell Crematorium at 2:30pm. Family flowers only, Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support. All welcome afterwards to Dunston Football Club UTS Stadium Wellington Road NE11 9JL. All enquiries to W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services 0191 4604698
(Gilbert) In loving memory of Val Jackson, who passed peacefully on 10th December at North Tyneside hospital. A loving wife to the late Freddie, sister to Angie, daughter to Millie and Aunty to Simon but also “Aunty Val” to so many and a good friend to many more. She will be missed by all who knew her. A short service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Churchill St, Wallsend at 12.30pm on 2nd January followed by Tynemouth Crematorium at 1.30pm and a short celebration of her life afterwards in Tynemouth. All who knew her are welcome. There will be a donation box to a cat protection charity at the Church as was her wish and in memory of her beloved Amber.
(Urpeth Grange) On 22nd December 2024, aged 62 years. John, much loved husband of Kath, much loved dad of Ashley and Chris, much loved father-in-law of Ant, also a much loved Big Granda of Reeva and Joshua. John was much loved by all his family and friends. Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 11.15am. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Autistic Society, a donation may be made at the service. Afterwards everyone welcome at St Joseph’s Catholic Club, Birtley.
(Cochrane Park, formerly of Heaton) Peacefully in hospital on 19th December, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mam of Anne and John, and mother in law of Michele. Also a much loved grandma of Ross, Greg and Liam, and great grandma to all her great grandchildren. Would family and friends please meet for service at The West Road Crematorium on Friday 10th January at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Children’s Society. A donations box will also be available at the service. W.S. Harrison Funeral Directors Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415.
(Newbiggin Hall) Peacefully in hospital on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 88 years. Harry, beloved Husband of the late Mary, cherished Dad of Hazel, Janet and the late Raymond, adored Grandad to Gary, Emma and Rhys and a loving Father-in-Law to Kevin and Andy. Harry will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service and cremation on Tuesday 21st January at 12:45pm at West Road Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made, if desired, in aid of Dementia UK. Harry is much loved and will always be remembered.
(Corbridge) Peacefully in hospital on Sunday 22nd December 2024, aged 93 years. Kay, beloved wife of the late John, loved mother of Anne and Alison and grandmother and great grandmother. Private Service and Cremation. Followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Stamfordham Church on the Green on Tuesday 14th January at 2.00 pm. No flowers by request, donations in lieu will be gratefully received for The Church on The Green, Stamfordham, c/o Dodd’s of Hexham NE46 2EW.
Bedlington (Formerly of Seghill) Passed away unexpectedly on 15th December 2024, aged 85 years. Much loved Wife of the late Alan, devoted Mam to Anthony and Louise, Mother-in-law to Amanda and Alex, and a proud Gran to Alyssa, Oliver, Daniel and James. Please meet for a celebration of life at Trinity Church, Bedlington on 8th January 2025, at 11.30am. Family flowers only and donations gratefully received in aid of Cancer Research UK.
(Washington Village) Peacefully on 20th December 2024, aged 87 years John. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Jill and Lynne, father-in-law of Jonathan and Steve, loving grandad of Eve, Patrick, Miles and Theo and great grandad to Darcey also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass on Tuesday 14th January at Our Lady Immaculate RC Church, Washington Village at 1.00pm. Prior to private committal. Family flowers only please. Private afterwards. Much loved and always remembered. Rest In Peace.
Jessica Mary Main (Nee McElderry)
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(West End) Slipped away peacefully on Tuesday 24th December 2024 aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Harry. Treasured mam of Mel, Chel and Richy. Much loved nana of Laighton, Millie, Ellie, Mason, Sienna, Summa, Roman and Richard. Loving mother in law of Tom. Also a dear sister of Liz, Margaret, Judy, Alison and the late Muriel, John, Les, Sheila, Chippy and Doreen. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 14th January at 12.00pm. 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, NE15 7AT. Tel 0191-2744373.
(Don) (Consett, formerly Mosswood) Passed away on 16th December aged 86 years. Don, loving father to Andrea, Duncan and Rosalind, grandad to Cate, Tom, Sam and Sarah and brother to Marjorie. Don, will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Friends, please meet for service at St Johns, Snods Edge on Friday 10th January at 10.30am. All welcome back to St Johns Church Hall for refreshments upon conclusion of the service. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Johns Church, Snods Edge. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Tel 01207 234444.
(Wallsend formerly North Shields) Peacefully in hospital with his loving family by his side on Friday 13th December 2024 aged 74 years. Tony, loving husband of Diane, dear dad of Scott and Shaune, father in law of Kaye and Marie, loved grandad of Connor, Liam, Millie and Niamh, and a dear brother of Terry, Tom, Maria, David and the late Johnny. Tony will be dearly missed by all his family, friends and work mates. Funeral Service to be held at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 3rd January at 9.45am. Afterwards all welcome back to the Buff’s Club, Wallsend. Family flowers only please. Charity donations to be sent to North Shields Fisherman’s Heritage Project Sort code 30 99 50 account 30720362 Cash donations welcome Charity reg no 1197252 https://nsfhp.org/
(Morpeth) Mary, wife of the late Ron passed away peacefully on 15th December 2024, surrounded by her family. At Mary’s request a private cremation took place on 27th December 2024.
Alan Wakinshaw Miller
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North Shields Passed away peacefully on 14th December 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved husband to the late Jean. Much loved dad to Kevin and Paul and father in law to Jeanette and Carole. Treasured granda to Shaun and Craig and great granda to Arthur and Agatha. Dear brother to the late Joy, and brother in law to Ann. Alan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at Tynemouth Crematorium on 3rd January 2025 at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Society. A donations box will be available at the crematorium.
(MBE) (Chester le Street) On 24th December aged 94 years, Tom. Darling husband of the late Nancy, dearest Dad of Carole, Keith and Gillian and a loving father in law, Grandad and Great Grandad. Friends invited to service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 10th January at 2.30pm. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at Ropery Lane Cricket Ground, Chester le Street. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be made at the service for the NASUWT Riverside Band & Chester le Street Cricket Club E Bush Funeral Directors 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead NE8 4BJ Tel: 0191 477 1726
(Joe) (Wrekenton) Peacefully on 20th December, aged 88 years, Joe. The beloved husband of Gladys and who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 2.30pm. By request family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research, a donation box will be available at the Crematorium. All welcome afterwards to the Holly Hill Club. All enquiries to:- Watson’s Funeral Directors Ltd. Gateshead. Telephone (0191) 477 1484.
(Howdon) Aged 94. Loving father of Marilyn, Thomas and David. Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Passed in hospital on 20th December. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium at 10.30am on 14th January 2025.
(nee Hall) Angela Mumford (nee Hall) of Throckley, Aged 98 years. Dearly loved Mam of Geoffrey, Vivien, and Son-in-Law Mick, loving Grandma to Stephen, David, and Andrew, and much loved Great Grandma to Carla, Jay, Zara, Darcie, and Millie. Would friends please meet for service at Newburn Parish Church on Monday 13th January at 12:30pm followed by cremation at West Road Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to the British Heart Foundation.
(Nee Webb (Rothbury) (30/3/1922 – 16/12/2024) Wife of the late Dennis, loving mother of Tricia, Fred, and Nick. Doting Grandmother and Great Grandmother and Mother in Law. Died peacefully on Monday 16th December 2024. Funeral Service will be held on the 10th January 2025 at 10:30am, at Whitley Bay Crematorium. Bessie will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
(nee Morris) Beloved mum of Tracy and Lindy and nana of Jack, Dylan and Charlie. Funeral will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stanley on Tuesday 7th January at 11.30am. All welcome All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Stanley 01207 232154.
(nee Kidd) Sadly passed away on 2nd December 2024. Much loved wife of Bill, mum to Loraine and Alan, mum-in-law to Nigel and Nicola, grandma to Danny, Marc, Caitlin, Megan, Mitchell, Georgia and AJ, great-grandmother to 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral to take place at 12:15pm Blyth Crematorium on Monday 6th January 2025. Family flowers only, donations can be made to the Royal British Legion. A collection box will be made available at the service.
Ramma Formerly of Wallsend, aged 65. Died peacefully at his home in Herne Bay, Kent 27th December 2024. Leaving behind his fiancée Debra.
(Gateshead) On the 13th December 2024, aged 98 years, Joan. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mam of Lesley, Karin and the late Janet, also a much loved grandma, great grandma and sister. Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 7th January at 10.30am. Friends please meet at crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation.
Formerly Birkett Nee Harman Passed away peacefully at home on 12th December 2024, aged 97 years, surrounded by her loving family. Adored Mother to Geoff, Chris, Lesley and Peter, much loved Grandma to Abbey, Polly, Amelia and Alexander. Sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service will take place on Monday 6th January, 12.45pm, at Tynemouth Crematorium. Barbara’s wish was that everyone wore bright and happy colours please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be split between the Alzheimers Society and a local cat and dog shelter. Barbara’s family would like to welcome everyone back to Tynemouth Golf Club, where they will continue the celebration of Barbara’s life. All enquiries to Christopher Sample Funeral Services. 47 Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear, NE26 3LX Tel: 0191 252 3366
(Whitley Bay) Passed away peacefully at home on 27th December aged 102 years. Beloved Husband of the late Joan, Father to Ian, Andrew & Brenda, a dear Father-in-law of Linda, Colin & the late Moira and a treasured Grandad of 7 and Great-Grandad of 14. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. Committal service to be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 20th January at 12 noon, followed by a service of Thanksgiving at St John’s Methodist Church, Whitley Bay from 12:30. All are welcome to both or either. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu are to go to Marie Curie. Following the church service, everybody is welcome to join the family for refreshments in the church hall, to further celebrate Harold’s life. North Shields 0191 257 1201
(nee Benson) (Dunston) Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 26th December 2024 aged 83 years Jean. Dearly loved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mam of Jimmy, Carol, Debra and Gillian and a loving grandma and great grandma. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 14th January at 11.15am. Would friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Research UK may be left in the collection box at the service. Enquiries to Martin Rankin Funeral Directors 7 The Square, Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4JB. Tel:- 0191 4882255.
(nee Ashton ) (Bensham) On 15th December, aged 67 years. Irene, beloved Wife of Andrew. Much loved Mam of Andrea, Richard, Kimberley and the late Christopher. Special Mother-in-law of Laura. Loving Nana of Laighton, Noah, Christopher, Mason and Ruby. Also, a dear Sister, Sister-in-law, Auntie and friend of many. Friends please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 6th January at 11:15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Macmillan Cancer Support for all the fantastic work that they do, via a retiring collection at the Crematorium. You are welcome to join the family at The Nine Pins Saltwell, Saltwell Road South, Gateshead NE9 6DT following the service to continue the celebration of Irene’s life. All Enquiries To Walker and Morrell Funeral Directors 10 Richmond Court Old Durham Road Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE8 4AS Tel: 0191 4785415
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday 9th December aged 66 years. Beloved father to Philip and Charlotte, devoted grandad to all of his grandchildren. Funeral is to be held at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 6th January at 11am. Family flowers only and donations in lieu, if desired, to Willowburn Hospice. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service TEL: 01207 234444
(Widdrington) Peacefully on 20th December, aged 75 years. Derek, a much loved brother of Jeanette and Alan, brother-in-law of Margaret and a dear uncle of Jane, Andrew, Andrew and Louise, and great-uncle of Cameron, Emily and Josh. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Northumberland Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January, at 1:45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research UK, c/o R. Kinghorn Funeral Directors Front Street, Pegswood
Grant Scott
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Died suddenly on 22nd December 2024. A dear son, beloved dad and brother. A funeral service will be held for Grant on Thursday 2nd January 2025 at 12.15pm at Cowpen Crematorium. 11a Palace Road, Bedlington Station, Northumberland, NE22 7DR Tel: 01670 828 899
December 14th in hospital, John of Satley aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband to Kathleen and father to Justin and the late Mark. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Mary’s & St. Stephen’s church, Wolsingham on Thursday 9th January at 2pm. A private committal will follow in the churchyard.
(nee Jackson) (Nedderton Village) Peacefully in Ridley Park Care Home on the 10th December, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Pauline and Howard and a dearly loved grandma (Mimi) of Caroline, Gemma, Steph and Louise and great grandma of Jay, Daisy and Joseph. Funeral service was private at Jean’s request. Enquiries c/o William Purves Funeral Directors, tel 01670 812117.
(Low Fell) In hospital on 17th December aged 59 years, Andy. Dearly loved husband of Sue and much loved Dad of Abby. Also a dearest son and brother. Friends invited to service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 7th January at 1.45pm. All welcome afterwards at the Ravensworth Arms. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be given at the service for the Kidney Transplant Unit, Freeman Hospital E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726
Evelyn Stevenson
Formerly Jazdzejewski Nee Kennedy Heaton. Died suddenly at home on Friday 13th December 2024 aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Gerry. Much loved mam of Kathryn and the late Carolyn. Loving daughter of Betty. Dear sister of Christine and the late John. Treasured oma to Dylan and Connor. Great oma to baby Evelyn. Please meet for service at West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please with donations in support of St Oswald’s Hospice, Gosforth. After the service all family and friends are welcome back to the Blue Flame, Benton NE12 9SF. All enquiries c/o Mark Wait Funeral Station Road Gosforth Tel: 0191 8163601.
Lexa Died December 17th 2024 peacefully at home. Wife of the late Richard, dearest sister of Ernest, much loved sister in law of Anne, cousins and auntie to all the family. Funeral to be held on Wednesday January 8th at 3pm at Tynemouth Crematorium, North Shields. No flowers please, donations much appreciated to Children with Cancer UK.
(High Spen) Passed away after a long illness in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead on 16th December 2024 aged 77 years. Sandra, beloved wife of Brian, much loved mam of John and Sharon and mother in law of Jaci and David. Loving grandma of Liam, Lauren, Amber and Adam. Would friends please meet for a service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Friday 17th January 2025 at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations gratefully received in aid of The Great North Air Ambulance Service. All welcome afterwards to Garesfield Golf Club. Co-op Funeralcare Rowlands Gill T: 01207 544938
née Bishop (Whitley Bay) Passed away peacefully on 11th December2024, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie. Much loved mother of Malcolm and the late Ian. Greatly loved grandmother of Adrian and Katy. Funeral service to be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Tuesday 7th January at 3pm. W S Harrison Funeral Directors 17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HL Tel: 0191 252 8779
(Heddon on the Wall) Unexpectedly in RVI on 15th December 2024, Hazel a loving mam of Anne, Teresa, Simon, Lynne and the late Derek and Andrew, also a dear mother in law of Mel, Steve and Tina, a much loved gran Hazel to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Would family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Cuthbert’s RC Church, Throckley on Thursday 9th January at 10.30am prior to a private cremation at the West Road Crematorium. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Swan, Heddon on the Wall. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation and The Great North Air Ambulance. Any enquiries to Throckley Co-op Funeralcare, NE15 9EA, Tel:(0191) 2641782.
(Consett) Passed away on 17th December aged 88 years. Miriam, wife of the late George, beloved mam to Alan and Michael, mother-in-law to Helen and Anne-Marie, cherished grandma to Hayley, Chloe and Abbey and great grandma to Megan, Maddy and Jude. Miriam will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Friends, please meet for service on Friday 10th January at 2pm at Mountsett Crematorium. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Tel 01207 234444
(Chester le Street, formerly of Wrekenton) Peacefully on 18th December 2024 aged 81 years. Allen, beloved husband of Chris. Devoted dad of Lynda and Claire. Much loved grandad of Daniel, Ellison and Matthew. Allen will be sadly missed by all his loving family and dear friends. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 1.00pm. No flowers. Donations in lieu may be made to Durham House Care Home, Chester le Street. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Chester le Street (0191) 3871212.
(Stocksfield) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 13th December 2024 at R.V.I, aged 96 years. Derick, devoted husband to Nellie, dearly loved father to Paul and Mark and father-in-law to Ange and Anne. Treasured grandfather to James, Jade, Oscar, Jake, Amy, Andrew and Yvonne. Would friends please meet for a service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Society. All welcome to join the family afterwards at Garesfield Golf Club. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Prudhoe T: 01661 833078
(née Proctor) (London, formerly of Gosforth) Peacefully on Monday 23rd December 2024 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Mother of Andrew and Ailsa and Grandma of Anna and Natalie. Would friends please meet for service at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January at 12noon. If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers please do so to Cancer Research UK directly. All enquiries c/o Mark Wait Funeral Service, Tel: 0191 816 3601.
Pauline Pearce White (née Moor)
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(née Moor) (Gateshead) Pauline passed away peacefully on 14th December 2024, aged 89 years. Reunited with her dear late Husband, George, much loved Mam of Fiona and her Husband Anthony, Gordon and his Partner Stephen, Grandma of Andrew and his wife Kate, Peter and his wife Amanda, Great Grandma of Jack, Scarlett, Jessica, and Lucas, also Sister-in-law of Dorothy and Eddie. Pauline will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 9th January 2025, at Saltwell Cemetery Chapel at 10:30am, followed by burial within Saltwell Cemetery. Flowers welcome, which can be delivered to Co-op Funeralcare, Windy Nook, where Pauline will be resting or donations in her memory, in lieu of flowers can be left on the day with proceeds going to The British Heart Foundation. A special thank you to Elizabeth Rose Care for the outstanding care provided to Pauline and her family. Following the service, all are welcome to join the family at The Gold Medal to continue sharing memories. ‘Forever loved, always remembered, may she rest in peace’. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Windy Nook, on. Tel (0191) 482 2371.
(Stanley, formerly of Chester Le Street) Peacefully in hospital on 16th December, 2024 aged 97 years. Enid (nee Brydon) formerly Ridley. Beloved Wife of the late Joe. A dearly loved Mother, Mother in law, Nanna, Great Nanna and Great Great Nanna. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St Andrew’s Church, Stanley on Monday 13th January 2025 at 2pm followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Private Afterwards.
(Les) Newbiggin By The Sea Peacefully on 13th December 2024 aged 84 years. Leslie (Les) devoted Husband of the late Rosemary, dearly loved Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad also a dear Brother. Funeral service to take place at St Bartholomew’s Church Newbiggin on Wednesday 8th January at 11am, followed by interment at Woodhorn Cemetery. Family flowers only, donation’s in lieu if desired to Dementia UK. A donation box will be available at the church. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at the premises of A.J.Gascoigne & Son. Enquiries tel: 01670 818351
(nee Hall) (Dunston) On the 16th December 2024, aged 87 years, Doreen. Much loved wife of Eric, much loved mam of Christine and Paul, much loved mother in law of Duncan and Karen, much loved gran of Craig, Emma, Amy and Kathleen, much loved great gran of Hayley, much loved sister in law of Florrie, also a much loved auntie and friend. Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 7th January at 2.30pm. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Age UK and Dementia UK. A donation may be made at the service. Afterwards everyone welcome at The Gibside Hotel.
(Rob) (Slatyford) Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family on 23rd December aged 82 years. Robert (Rob). Beloved Husband of 61 years to Dorothy. Much loved Father of Denise, Angela, Dawn and Robert. A devoted Grandad to his 8 Grandchildren also a cherished Great Grandad to his 7 Great Grandchildren and a treasured Great Great Grandad to Ivy and a dear Brother of Raymond. Robert will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 2:15pm. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only or donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Parkinson’s UK. All welcome back to the Benwell Hill Cricket Club for refreshments and a celebration of Robert’s life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL. Tel 0191 2410873.
née Hall (Whitley Lodge) Passed away peacefully on 20th December 2024, at Rosemount Care Home, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of Alan. Greatly loved mam of Joanne and Steve. Dear mother in law of Martin. Proud grandma of Niamh, Adam and Lauren. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday 10th January at 1pm. Family would prefer attendees do not wear black ties. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu of flowers to St Oswald’s Hospice. W S Harrison Funeral Directors 17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HL Tel: 0191 252 8779
In Memoriams
In memory of our lovely Dad, Grandad and Grumpy who sadly passed away 29th December 2023. Memories are the loveliest things, they last from day to day, they can’t get lost, they don’t wear out and can’t be given away. Loved always and missed more than we believed possible, Gillian, Sarah, Andy and Darcey xx
Remembering my dear husband Norman who passed away 29th December 2023. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure Love leaves a memory no one can steal Sadly missed and loved always Thelma xxx
We lost our mam 2 years ago and we think of her every day. She was kind and wonderful. We miss her very much. Lots of love. Son David, Grandson Alex and Girlfriend Linsie and Great Granddaughters Jessica and Jasmine x x x x x
(Chester-le-Street) Born 30.10.1943 – Died 30.12.2010. In loving memory of Valerie. A much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Missed and loved always. God bless you. Husband Derek, Sons Philip and David and all the Grandchildren.
(Bedlington) 18/09/82 – 03/01/09 A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me, remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived when I was strong. Missed forever, loved always, mam Ellen and sister Sam xx
(Nee Anderson) Passed away 31st December, 1950, aged 43 years. A truly special lady, forever remembered and loved by eldest Son Hugh.
Mikayla, you are missed everyday, always in our hearts. The most special girl, the brightest star, our dancing queen. We remember all the love, laughs and good fun. Even though time has passed the memories don’t fade. Hold granny and your mam close. Until we meet again. Lee, Beth, Sophie, Nadine, Louise, Peter, Gaz and all of your cousins. XX Mikayla. Always remembering you with the fondest memories. A very special person. Arlene and Corey. XX
(Stobbart) Windy Nook 1st January 2021 No longer with me in my life to share But in my heart you’re always there. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, But the ache in my heart will always stay. Forever and greatly missed, Husband Tom, Son Tom, Daughter in law Kirsty Grandson T.J.(apple of her eye) and Granddaughter Charlotte Lynne who sadly she never got to know but would have adored and will be watching over her as well as us all. Till we meet again, husband Tom xxxx
(29th December) (Fenham) Loving you always, forgetting you never. Love Husband David, Family and Friends xx
(Washington ) In loving memory of a precious wife, mam, nanna and great grandma who died on the 30th December 2014. They say memories are golden, well maybe that’s true, But we never wanted memories, we only wanted you. A million times we’ve needed you, a million times we’ve cried, If only love could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place no one can ever fill. Our family chain is broken and life won’t be the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Love you forever Mary. Your loving Husband Bruce, Daughters Julie and Sharon, Sons-in-law Keith and Neil. Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. In memory’s garden we meet every day.
Birthday Memoriams
(Eddie) Happy Heavenly birthday Your birthday has come around Edd, you will be 84, we can’t send you a card, but we will send this message, to say we all love & miss you, until we meet again. Celebrating in Heaven with son Edward, his Mom & Dad, brother Ronnie & Irene. You will always be in our hearts & loved forever Lots of love Veronica, Ronnie, Stephen & Jason.
Happy Heavenly 60th Birthday Janet 28/12/2024. Loved and missed always. Love Partner Jeff, Son Karl, Granddaughter Khloe, Mam & Dad, Sister Susan and Steve, Dylan & Jack and all the family. Thinking of you always. xxx
Friday 3rd January. Happy birthday to my Mr R. Love you, wait for me till the 12th of never. Love Margaret and all your Bairns x
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