The Chronicle's latest funeral notices feature tributes to Lady Olga Barratt and many others from across the North East. These announcements honor the lives of those who have recently passed away, providing a lasting tribute for families and friends.
Death Notices
Tom Arthur
Tom Arthur of Hexham passed away peacefully in hospital on 2nd June 2026, aged 90 years. He was the much loved husband of Maureen, loving dad of Stephen and Dawn, and dear father-in-law of Kathryn and Michael. A devoted grandad of Ryan, Gemma, Lois, Jamie, and great-grandad of Marnie and Wren. Loved by all family and friends. Service at Hexham Abbey on Friday 12th June at 12 noon, followed by interment in St Andrew's Cemetery, Hexham. Family flowers only; donations to Parkinson UK c/o Dodd's of Hexham NE46 2EW.
Lady Olga Barratt
Lady Olga Barratt (née Bates), formerly of Corbridge and Gosforth, passed away peacefully in Manor House Care Home, Gosforth on 22nd May, aged 95 years. Beloved mother of David and Peter, dearest mother-in-law of Arielle and Angela, much loved grandmother of Fiona, Andrew, Sarah, and Rosie, and a very dear great-gran. Friends invited to service at West Road Crematorium on Monday 15th June at 11am. Family flowers only; donations to Alzheimer's Society (in memory of Olga's late father, Norman). Strettle F.M.S., 15 West Road Ponteland, Tel: 0191 253 3222.
John Barton (Jacky)
John Barton, known as Jacky, of Scotswood, passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday 18th May 2026, aged 82 years. A much loved and special Dad, Brother, Brother-in-Law, Grandad, Great Grandad, Uncle, and friend. Family and friends please meet for funeral service at West Road Cemetery Chapel on Friday 12th June at 10:30 am, followed by committal and burial at West Road Cemetery at 11:15 am. Family flowers only; donations to St James and St Basil Church, Fenham.
Helga Beatty
Helga Beatty (née Beckmann) of Gosforth passed away peacefully in the Freeman Hospital on 25th May 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Harold Beatty, adored Mum of Dietrich, Monika, and Stephan, loving mother-in-law of James and Sachi, and dearly loved Oma of Lucy, Alastair, Sean, and Amelie. She will be greatly missed. Service at All Saint's Church, Gosforth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 10:00am, followed by interment in Hollywood Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations to Alzheimer's Society. W S Harrison Funeral Directors, 157 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4HJ, Tel: 0191 285 8376.
Vincent Brown (Vince)
Vince Brown of Wideopen, formerly Gateshead, passed away peacefully on 9th May, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Edith. Greatly missed. Service at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Friday 12th June at 2:00pm. Family flowers only; donations to RVI Children's Wards. Enquiries to H. Duckworth Funeral Directors, Wideopen, Tel: 0191 2364444.
Alice Brown
Alice Brown of Westerhope passed away peacefully at Wheatfield Court Care Home on Sunday 24th May 2026, aged 94 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mam of Gina and the late Alison, mother-in-law to Darren and the late Tom. Proud Nana of Joanne, Claire, Sarah, and Ryan, much loved great Nana of Jay and Ella, and a special friend to many. Service at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 11:45 am. Family flowers only; donations to Wheatfield Court Residents Fund.
Ian Campbell
Ian Campbell of Forest Hall passed away suddenly on 14th May 2026, aged 73. Much loved dad of Jill, Christopher, and David, cherished grandad of Daniel and Jack, dearly loved brother of Olwen, Sheila, David, Brian, and Kevin, and dear friend to many. Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only; donations to Fairways Community Centre. Enquiries to E. Turnbull & Son Funeral Directors, Benton and North Shields, 331 Benton Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7EE, Tel: 0191 2571201.
Andrea Cheek
Andrea Cheek of Kingston Park passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in hospital on 20th May, aged 55 years. Much loved and sadly missed by all, especially her beloved dog Toby. Service at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle, on Monday 15th June at 10:30am. Donations to Silverline Memories and Disability North.
Kevin Conlin
Kevin Conlin of Hylton Castle, formerly Hylton Lane Estate, passed away suddenly on 31st May, aged 49 years. Beloved son of Ruth and Kevin, stepson of Brian, devoted dad of Brian, Kevin, and Charlie, loving brother of Lisa, Bernard, and Laura, treasured uncle of Charlie and Stevie. Service in Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 2 pm. Family flowers only; donations to Sunderland Royal Hospital ICU Department. Enquiries to Thompson Brothers & Sons, Tel: 0191 3854000.
Kathleen Deary (née Russell)
Kathleen Deary, known as Kathy, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday 26th May 2026, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter, loved sister of Ann, and dear aunt of Michael, Susan, Hannah, Nicholas, Jessica, and Katherine. Family flowers only; donations to Kidney Dialysis. Funeral Service at St. Gabriels Church, Heaton NE6 5QN on Monday 15th June at 1:00pm, followed by Cremation at Tynemouth at 2:15pm.
Barrie Dixon
Barrie Dixon of Palmersville passed away peacefully in hospital on 23rd May, aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Norma, loving dad of Rob and Emma, father-in-law of Linda and Dave, caring grandad of Dan, Jamie, Erin, Lukas, and Aurora. Also dearly loved by Janette, Laura, Lewis, Demi, Gemma, and great-grandchildren. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 12:00 noon. Donations to Diabetes UK. Special thanks to Ward 3 at NSECH. WS Taylor & Sons, 2-3 Meadowfield Terrace, Forest Hall NE12 9ES, Tel: 0191 2709677.
Harry Dixon
Harry Dixon of Westerhope passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th May 2026, aged 89 years. Dearly beloved husband to Joan, loving dad of Peter, Alan, Gillian, Michaela, father-in-law to Annette, Jeanette, Peter, and Steve, and much loved grandad, great grandad, and great great grandad. Service at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 11:15 am. Family flowers only; donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Isabel Doran (née Notley)
Isabel Doran of Ryton passed away peacefully in Lindisfarne Nursing Home on 29th May 2026, aged 92 years. Adored and loving wife of Aidan, dearly loved mam of Michael, Gail, and the late John, loving mother-in-law to Julie, Garry, and Lynn. Much loved gran of Nina, Ross, Joshua, Aidan, and the late Lee, and great gran to Taylor, Alfie, Laila, Bella, and Freddie. Service at West Road Crematorium on Monday 15th June at 2:00pm. Family flowers only; donations to Great North Air Ambulance c/o 1 Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4TS, Tel: 0191 4132318.
Keith Emerton
Keith Emerton of Chapel Park passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday 15th May 2026, aged 76 years. Much loved and special Husband, Dad, Grandy, Brother, and Friend. Service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 2:45pm. Family flowers only; donations to Daft as a Brush, Newcastle United Foundation for walking football, and Search Newcastle Dementia Care.
Delia Garnett
Delia Garnett of Sheriff Hill passed away on 26th May 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Martin and Veronica, wife of the late Malcolm, mam of John, Michael, Malcolm, and the late Kathleen, Martin, Steven, and Veronica Isobel, mother-in-law of Margaret, Jean, Nicky, and Julie, and beloved grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunty, and friend. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 9.45am. Family flowers only; donations to Age Concern, Gateshead.
Rita Turnbull Gwynn (Ingham)
Rita Turnbull Gwynn passed away peacefully in hospital on 23rd May, aged 99 years. Loving wife of the late Bill, much loved mam to Carole and the late Kenneth, mother-in-law to Jill. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only; donations to British Heart Foundation. Walker and Morrell, 10 Richmond Court, Gateshead.
Phyllis Hall (née Henderson)
Phyllis Hall of Whickham passed away peacefully in Marie Curie Hospice on 29th May 2026, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Dearly loved by all family and friends. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 1.00pm. Family flowers only; donations to Marie Curie Hospice Newcastle. All welcome at Whickham Golf Club afterwards.
Elizabeth Harmeston (Lizzie)
Lizzie Harmeston of Woodside, formerly Winlaton, passed away suddenly but peacefully on 28th May 2026, aged 70 years (née Murphy). Loving and devoted wife of John, much loved Mam of Darren, Mark, Sophie, John-Robert, Alec-Stuart, and the late Ian. Dearly loved sister to Joan and George. Service at St Paul's Church, Winlaton on Monday 15th June at 11.45am, followed by interment in Blaydon Cemetery. Floral tributes to Co-op Funeralcare, Bridge Street, Blaydon, NE21 4JJ, Tel: 0191 4142925.
Alan Hutchinson
Alan Hutchinson of Throckley passed away peacefully on Friday 29th May 2026, aged 90 years. Dearly beloved son of the late Emily and Joe, loving brother of the late Emily, Irene, and Enid, much loved uncle of Linda, Raymond, Elaine, David, Judith, and Jean, and special friend to many. Service at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only.
Hector Loyal Macdonald
Hector Loyal Macdonald of Stakeford/Morpeth passed peacefully on 26th May, aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Sheila, loving father of Neil and Anne, and daughter-in-law Angela. Much loved Uncle. Service at 12:15 Tuesday 16th June at Blyth Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations to Bridge View Care Home Residents Fund. Enquiries to Dawn Lang Funeral Services, 73 Station Road, Ashington NE63 8RS, Tel: 01670 457575.
Sylvia Melville
Sylvia Melville of Chapel House passed away peacefully in Woodley Hall Care Home on 23rd May, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, dear mam of the late Carol, dearest friend of Janet, Chris, Ryan, and Cheryl, and beloved sister-in-law of Anne, Shirley, and the late Gladys. Service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 11.00am. Enquiries to James Hamilton Funeral Directors, Darrell House Brunswick Village, Tel: 0191 2366243.
Pauline Moody
Pauline Moody of Longhoughton, formerly Longframlington, passed away suddenly but peacefully on 13th May 2026. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm, loving Mam of Fiona and Trevor, devoted Nanna to Oliver, Duncan, Archie, Justin, and Elizabeth. Funeral service at St Peter and St Pauls Church, Longhoughton on 12th June at 2.00 pm, followed by private interment. Enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, Alnwick, Tel: 01665 602328.
Brian Oxborough
Brian Oxborough passed away peacefully on 30th May 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad to Bryan, Malcolm, Eddie, and John, father-in-law to Judith, Mary, Helen, and Karen, and loving granda and great granda to many. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on 15th June 2026 at noon. Family flowers only.
Jean Peace
Jean Peace of New Herrington passed away suddenly on 21st May, aged 81 years (née Longstaff). Devoted wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Darren, Paula, and the late Simon and Nick, dear mother-in-law, nana, great nana, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. Service on Wednesday 17th June at 12noon in St. Oswald's Church, Shiney Row, followed by interment at Houghton Cemetery. Enquiries to Thompson Brothers & Sons, Tel: 0191 3854000.
Trevor Paul Roberts (Toon Army Trev)
Trevor Paul Roberts of Ashington passed away peacefully on 29th May, aged 69 years. Very much loved and dearly missed. Service at Cowpen Crematorium on 19th June at 10:45am. Family flowers only; donations to Koast Radio. All welcome back to the premier afterwards; comfort clothing welcomed.
Viv Smith
Viv Smith of Whickham passed away peacefully in hospital on 29th May 2026. Beloved daughter of the late John and Gladys, dearly loved sister of Irene, dear sister-in-law of Rob, loving auntie of Claire and David, Christopher and Eve, and much loved great aunt of Henry, Isabelle, Archie, and George. Funeral Service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only; donations to GNAAS. All welcome at Swalwell Cricket Club afterwards.
Joan Stephenson
Joan Stephenson passed away peacefully on 30th May 2026, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mam of Graeme, and dear grandma to Rachel and Matthew. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 18th June at 12pm. Family flowers only; donations to Macmillan.
Christina Stokoe (née Reay)
Christina Stokoe (Chris) of Dunston, Gateshead, passed away peacefully on May 25th, aged 82 years, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Bill, loving mam of Billy, devoted grandma of Amy, Violet, and Becca, and doting great grandma of Aiya. Sister-in-law of Linda. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday June 12th at 1.00pm. Family flowers only; donations to St Oswald's Hospice. Enquiries to CM Walkers Family Funeral Services, Morley House, Front Street, Felling, Gateshead, 0191 4470180.
Ann Sutcliffe
Ann Sutcliffe of Westerhope passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on Monday 18th May 2026, aged 75 years. Dearly beloved wife to Brian, loving Mam of Shaun, Diane, and Daniel, mother-in-law to Kurian, Michael, and Courtney, proud nana and little nana to 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and much loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and friend. Especially missed by Archie the dog. Service at West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 17th June at 11:45 am. Family flowers only; donations to Macmillan Nurses.
Allan Thirlwell
Allan Thirlwell of Southwick, retired milkman, passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, aged 82 years. Dearly beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad and stepdad of Paula, Julie, Nicola, Victoria, David, Vicky, and Elisa, dear father-in-law, devoted grandad and great grandad, and dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Service in Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 15th June at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations to Stroke Association. Enquiries to Thompson Brothers & Sons, Tel: 0191 3854000.
Dennis Malcolm Turnbull
Dennis Malcolm Turnbull of Teams, formerly Bensham, passed away on 23rd May 2026, aged 77 years. Devoted husband of Pam, much loved dad of Helen, Keith, and the late Aaron, dear father-in-law of Gary, treasured grandad of Aaron, Dane, Hannah, and Ella-Lily. Funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 11:15am. Wear a touch of red in honor of his 60-year support of Sunderland AFC. Family flowers only; donations welcome. All invited to Teams & District Social Club afterwards. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead, 0191 482 2371.
Laura Young (née Leddicoat)
Laura Young of Throckley passed away peacefully on May 27th, two weeks before her 90th birthday. Service at West Road Crematorium on Monday June 15th at 1.30pm. Family flowers only; donations to NSPCC. Coop Funeralcare Throckley, Newcastle NE15 9EA, Tel: 0191 2641782.
In Memoriams
Lilian Bland
Lilian Bland of Chapel House. Precious memories of a wonderful wife, mam, grandma, and great grandma. Forever in our hearts.
Jean Jackson
Jean Jackson of Axwell Park, Blaydon, remembered on 5th June 2025. In loving memory of our dear sister. Loved and missed always by Muriel, Billy, and family.
George, Violet, and Vi Stanton
George, Violet, and Vi Stanton of Newbiggin by the Sea. Remembering George (lost 30th May 1991), Violet (10th June 2002), and Aunt Vi (3rd June 1995). Loved and missed always by Georgina, Malcolm, Gillian, Scott, Julie, Carl, Ann, Linda, and families.
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