The latest funeral and death notices in The Chronicle include tributes to a treasured mam, with announcements published for loved ones across the North East. Each notice also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, described as the UK's number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Every notice remains online permanently, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute and a safe place to share memories, add photographs and make donations in memory. The following is a selection of notices published last week.
Death Notices
Samantha (Sammy) Addison, of Longbenton, died peacefully in hospital with her family by her side on 16th August, aged 48 years. Sammy (nee Dunn) was a devoted daughter of Sonia and Allan, treasured mam of Alannah, loving sister of Paul and Allan and sister-in-law of Sam. She was also a loving aunty of Georgia, Charlie, Lewis and Ollie, and a dearly loved niece of Alan, Carol, John, Maggie, Paul and Caroline. Loving cousin of Claire, Hayley, Deano, Lorna, Lee and Joe. Sammy will be forever loved and sadly missed by all her loving family, many friends and her big friendship team at the Freeman Hospital. Family and friends please meet for service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 28th August at 2.00pm. Floral tributes welcome. WS Taylor & Sons, 2-3 Meadowfield Terrace, Forest Hall NE12 9ES, 0191 2709677.
John Bell Bradley, of Washington, passed away peacefully at St Cuthbert's Hospice on 10th August 2026 following a short illness, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane, cherished dad of Alexandria, beloved partner of Jen, and a much-loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Family and friends are invited to attend John's funeral service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 7th September at 1.30pm, and from 3pm at the North Biddick Social Club to celebrate his life. In honour of John's lifelong love of Sunderland AFC, and in keeping with his wishes, those attending are encouraged to wear a touch of red and/or white. Family flowers only. Donations in John's memory, if desired, may be made to St Cuthbert's Hospice.
John Paul (Paul) Finnigan, of Jarrow, passed away peacefully on 5th August 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Thérèse, much loved dad of Madeleine, Dominic and Rachael, and grandad of George, Frances, Louie, Izzy, Isaac and Charlie. Please meet for Requiem Mass at St Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 1 York Avenue, Jarrow on Wednesday 2nd September at 11am, followed by interment at Jarrow Cemetery. Family flowers only.
Christine Ann Greener, of Tynemouth (originally Blakelaw), passed away peacefully with her daughters present on 10th August 2026 at St Oswald's Hospice, Newcastle, aged 72 years. Dearly loved mother to Tracy and Sarah, mother-in-law to Craig, and treasured Grandma to Rowan and Kayden. Funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September at 1.30pm. All welcome at Cullercoats Crescent Club afterwards. Voluntary donations will be collected for Sarah's Star Charity. All enquiries, Co-op Funeral Home, North Shields, Tel: 0191 258 0025.
Charles (Charlie) Johnson, of Blyth, died peacefully in hospital on 16th August after a short illness, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late June, much loved dad of Lesley and Gary, Claire and Scott, devoted grandad of Kristopher, Adam, Bradley and Ellen, a very special great-grandad and loving brother and uncle. Friends please meet for funeral service and cremation at Blyth Crematorium on Friday 28th August at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the R.N.L.I. Enquiries c/o William Purves Funeral Directors, Blyth, Tel 01670 352000.
More Tributes and Service Details
Sheila Jordan (née Brown), of Seaton Delaval, died peacefully in hospital on 14th July, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Patterson Jordan, dear mam of Valerie, Louis and Philip. Family and friends please meet for service at Blyth Crematorium on Friday 28th August 2026 at 11:30am. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Keel Row, Foremans Row, Seaton Delaval. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Melrose Funeral Services, Seaton Delaval, Tel. 0191 2370482.
William Patrick (Billy) McNally passed away peacefully on 12th August 2026 aged 74 years. Much loved husband to Allyson, loving father to Jennifer, Patrick and his partner Laura, and Andrew, grandad to Leo and Oliver. All family and friends please meet for the funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 28th August at 2:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Macmillan and WaterAid. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Windy Nook, Tel: 0191 4822371.
Margaret (Turner) Muldoon-Smith, of Killingworth formerly of Wallsend, died peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on 15th June 2026, aged 81 years. Loving wife of James, beloved mother of Paul and Kevin, and mother-in-law of Claire and Michelle. Grateful thanks to the NHS staff and to all staff at Rowan Croft Assisted Living. Family and friends please meet at Holy Cross Cemetery, Wallsend for a graveside service and interment on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 2.45pm.
Sheila Joy Pattison, of Newbiggin By The Sea, died peacefully on 11th August 2026, aged 87 years. Sheila Joy (nee Ross) was devoted wife of the late Willie, dearly loved Mam of Darren, mother-in-law of Winnie, loving Grandma of Jay Jay, and a dear sister of Heather. Funeral service at Salvation Army Hall, Newbiggin on Friday 28th August at 11am, followed by interment in St Bartholomew's Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Research & the Salvation Army. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at Woodhorn Museum. Enquiries to A.J.Gascoigne & Son, tel: 01670 818351.
Gillian Payne (Nee Davis), of Newcastle, formerly of Dipton and Sydney Australia, died peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Thursday 30th July 2026 aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Tom, loving mother of Angela, and much loved step mother of Matt and Chris. Please meet for funeral service at St Luke's Church Newcastle on Wednesday 2nd September at 10:00 am, followed by committal at West Road Cemetery for 11:30 am. Floral tributes can be sent to Co-op Funeralcare Benwell or donations if desired to Open Doors.
Further Notices and In Memoriams
Barbara Pringle (Nee Furness), of Ashington, passed away peacefully at Bridge View care home on 15th August aged 80 years. Much loved wife to the late Bill, dearly loved mam to Lisa and Paul, loving sister to Joan, treasured Grandma to Jack, Sam, Katie, Kieran and the late Lewis, and Great Grandma to Isabelle, Harper, Tommy and Sadie. Please meet for funeral service at Cowpen Crematorium on 1st September at 10:45am. Family flowers only, donations gratefully received in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
Vivian Short (Née Weatherhead), of Wallsend, known as Viv, passed away at the age of 69 on August 2nd 2026 at Marie Curie Hospice after a period of ill health. Devoted daughter to the late Keith and Marjorie, beloved mother of Dean, Craig and Liam, and adored grandmother of Ben, Bailey, Noah, Amber Rose, Olivia, Dylan, Hayden and Evie-May. Not forgetting Viv's beloved pet dog Beau. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on 28th August 2026 at 10.30am. Wake afterwards at Powder Monkey pub in High Farm, Wallsend. Donations welcome to the RSPCA. All enquiries to W S Harrison Funeral Directors, St Marks House, Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UQ, Tel: (0191) 265 5415.
Barbara Inez Slorance, of Whitley Bay, passed away peacefully in NSEC Hospital on 7th August 2026 aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Slorance, dearly loved Mum of Neil and Jill, and cherished sister of Jean and the late Doug. Would family and friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 12 noon. Floral tributes welcome or donations in lieu to Princes Court Care Home. All enquiries to W S Harrison Funeral Directors, 17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL, Tel: (0191) 252 8779.
Rosemary Sowerby, of Walker, died peacefully in the afternoon of August 13th in Garden Lodge Care Home aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin, mother of Lynne and Martyn, mother-in-law of Sonya, grandmother of Thomas, Anna, and George, and sister of Anne. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Tuesday 1st of September at 2:15pm. All welcome at the Lindisfarne Social Club in Wallsend afterwards. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to W S Harrison Funeral Directors, St Marks House, Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UQ, Tel: (0191) 265 5415.
Anne Noreen Turner, of Crawcrook, died peacefully on Friday 7th August surrounded by her family, aged 68 years. Anne (Nee Wheatley) was beloved wife of Charlie, adored mother of Siobhan, Charles and Declan, and loving grandmother of Albie, Emma and Lily. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St George's RC Church, Bells Close, Lemington on Friday 28th August at 10.30am, followed by Interment in Lemington Cemetery at 11.45am. All welcome back to Greenside Social Club afterwards. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Crohn's and Colitis UK charity.
Margaret Wight, of Dinnington, died peacefully in hospital on 9th August aged 93 years. Ex wife of John, dear mam of Christine, Lesley and Neil. Would friends please meet for service at St Matthews Church Dinnington Village on Friday August 28th at 11.00am, followed by cremation at West Road Crematorium Newcastle. All enquiries to James Hamilton Funeral Directors, Darrell House Brunswick Village, Tel: 0191 2366243.
Gayle Wolf (Nee Turner), of West Denton formerly of Lemington, peacefully went to sleep with her family around her on 8th August 2026. Much loved daughter of the late Billy and Beryl, baby sister to Lindsey and Caroline. Adored by husband Geoff. The most proud mama to Corey, Kate and Charlie boy. Amazing mother in law to Cameron. Funeral Service at West Road Crematorium, Thursday 3rd September at 12.30. Family flowers only. Family request to wear just a touch of Leopard print if possible. All welcome back to The Denton Hotel to celebrate Gayle's life.
In Memoriams include tributes to Ronald William (Ronnie) Bell, Steven Curtis, Steve Goulden, Elinor Mary Gray, Lily Russell, and Alan Wheatley. Acknowledgements include thanks from the family of the late Alexander Gordon (Alec) Bell of Southside Farm, Warkworth, for donations raising over £1000 for the Widdrington United Reformed Church and the Alnwick Hospice.
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