Funeral Announcements and Tributes Across the North East
The Chronicle has published a selection of death notices and funeral announcements for individuals who have recently passed away in the North East. The notices honor devoted family members and provide details for upcoming funeral services. Each announcement remains online permanently on funeral-notices.co.uk, allowing friends and family to share memories and make donations in memory of their loved ones.
Kathleen Maceachen
Kathleen Maceachen, formerly of Whitley Bay and late of Cullercoats, died unexpectedly in hospital on 20th June at the age of 85. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Angus and a much-loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Edward's R.C. Church, Whitley Bay on Wednesday 8th July at 11:45am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only are requested; donations may be given at the church for the R.N.L.I. to support safety at Cullercoats Bay. Enquiries to William Purves Funeral Directors, Monkseaton.
Jean McAnaney
Jean McAnaney of Gateshead passed away peacefully at Chesters Care Home on 25th June 2026, aged 89. She was the adored wife of Frank, much-loved mam to Christine, Jean, and Alan, and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. A funeral service will take place on Monday 13th July at 2:30pm at Birtley Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations to the Alzheimer's Society are welcome. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Birtley.
Patricia (Mayhew) McDonnell
Patricia (Pat) McDonnell, formerly known as Mayhew, passed away peacefully after a long illness on 7th June 2026, aged 86. She was a loving sister to Shirley and the late Dennis. The funeral will be held at West Road Crematorium on Friday 10th July 2026 at 12noon. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society are welcome.
Janet (Jean) Moat
Janet (Jean) Moat of Hexham, late of Longbenton, passed away peacefully at Charlotte Straker House, Corbridge on 22nd June 2026, aged 91. She was the much-loved wife of the late George and devoted mum to Paul, Lesley, and Garry. The funeral service will be at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 2nd July at 11:15am. Family flowers only; donations to the Charlotte Straker Project.
John (Boston Jake) Newark
John Newark, known as Boston Jake, of The Westend, passed away peacefully on 15th June at age 82. He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine and stepfather to Ryan. Cremation at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 11:45am. Family flowers only; donations to Dementia UK. Refreshments at the Fox and Hounds Pub. Enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services.
Neil Nicholson
Neil Nicholson passed away peacefully in hospital on 24th June, aged 84. He was the beloved husband of Margaret, dad of Simon and Michele, and devoted brother, grandad, and great-grandad. The funeral will be at Holy Cross Church, Ryton on Monday 13th July at 11:15am, followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only.
Edward Pallister
Edward Pallister passed away peacefully on his 73rd birthday. He was a devoted husband to Pat, dad to Shaun and Mark, and a loyal friend. A service will be held at St John's Church, Birtley on Friday 10th July 2026 at 11:00am, followed by committal at Birtley Crematorium. Donations to Alzheimer's UK. Enquiries to L&G Family Funeral Directors.
Viv Pascoe
Viv Pascoe, formerly Bell Hadston, passed away peacefully on 24th June 2026, aged 81. She was the beloved wife of David, loving mam to Tracey and Darren, and devoted grandma. A funeral service will be at St John's Church, Chevington on Wednesday 15th July at 11:00am, followed by interment in Chevington Cemetery. Donations to St John's Church and Ward 12 of Cramlington Hospital.
Pauline (Née Slipper) Quinn
Pauline Quinn of Fenham passed away peacefully on 21st June 2026, aged 80. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur, adored mam of Tony, Michael, and Kerry, and devoted grandma and great-grandma. Service at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 1:30pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations to The Brain Tumour Charity. Attendees are invited to wear green in her honour.
Christine Anne (Cheryl) Reid
Christine Reid of Fairways, Benton passed away suddenly on 13th June. She was a much-loved mum to Robert and Antonia and devoted sister to Jan. Funeral at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 2:00pm. Enquiries to W S Harrison Funeral Directors.
Stewart Reid
Stewart Reid of South Gosforth passed away peacefully on 28th June 2026, aged 91. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley, father of Angela and David, and adored grandad. Funeral service at West Road Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 16th July at 1:15pm, followed by interment at Heaton Cemetery. Refreshments at The Millstone, South Gosforth.
Albert Windsor Robinson
Albert Robinson of Kingston Park passed away peacefully on 23rd June, aged 89. He was the beloved husband of Marion, dad of Mark and Scott, and loving grandad. Service at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 2pm. Donations to Silverline Memories.
Alan (Rossy) Ross
Alan Ross passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday 16th June. He was the beloved husband to Anne, dad to Emma, Peter, Jayne, Paul, and the late Julian and Simon. Funeral at Blyth Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 1:45pm. Flowers welcome or donations to Cancer Research.
William Routledge (Bill)
William Routledge died at home on 21st June 2026, aged 91. He was the well-liked and respected son of Byker, now reunited with his late wife Sheila and son William. Service at St. Mary's RC Church, North Shields on Thursday 9th July at 1pm, followed by committal at Tynemouth Crematorium. Donations to Dementia UK.
Andrew Raymond (Simmaz) Simpson
Andrew Simpson of Lyndhurst Estate passed away suddenly on 16th June 2026, aged 39. He was the adored only child of Jacqueline, partner of the late Nichola, and loving dad to five children. Funeral at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 1:45pm. Donations to CHUF.
Wallace Stephenson
Wallace Stephenson of Gateshead passed away peacefully on 21st June 2026, aged 78. He was the beloved husband to Mary, devoted dad to Arran and Kate, and treasured grandad. Funeral at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 1:00pm. Donations to St. Bede's Hospice.
James Robert (Jimmy) Straughan
Jimmy Straughan of Lilburn Glebe died suddenly at home on 24th June, aged 74. He was the dearly loved husband of Helen and brother of the late Kevin. A private burial will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Wooler United Reformed Church on Thursday 9th July at 1:00pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation and Great North Air Ambulance.
Edward Alfred "Alfie" Sullivan
Alfie Sullivan of Chapel House passed away peacefully on 19th June 2026, aged 86. He was the beloved husband of Anne, dad of Karen and David, and adored grandad. Service at West Road Crematorium on Monday 20th July 2026 at 10:30am. Donations to Ward 9 at Freeman Hospital.
Betsy Marina Summerly (nee Burston)
Betsy Summerly of Howdon passed away peacefully at home on 17th June 2026, aged 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Stan, mother of Tony, Michelle, and Paul, and loving grandmother. Funeral at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 3rd July at 10:30am. Floral tributes or donations to District Nurses.
Janice Thirwall
Janice Thirwall passed away peacefully in hospital on 21st June 2026, aged 75. She was the loved wife of the late Bobby, dearly loved mam of Nicola, and cherished nana. Celebration of life at South Shields Crematorium on Wednesday 15th July at 11:15am. The service will be live-streamed.
Jean Thompson
Jean Thompson passed away peacefully on 17th June. She was the devoted mother to Sharon and Lisa, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 1:15pm. Donations to Dementia UK. Refreshments at Consett Golf Club.
Natalie Louise Wallace (nee Booker)
Natalie Wallace of Guide Post passed away peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice on 24th June, aged 38. She was the much-loved wife of Wallace, daughter of Julie and Andrew, and loving sister. Funeral at Blyth Crematorium on Friday 17th July at 1:00pm. Donations to Marie Curie Hospice.
Mary Whelan (née Hart)
Mary Whelan of Morpeth, formerly of New Hartley, passed away peacefully on 10th June, aged 81. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Gregor and sister to Sally. Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 12:00noon. Donations to Brain Tumour Research.
Robert Charlton (Wilkie) Wilkinson
Wilkie Wilkinson of Hazlerigg Village died peacefully in hospital. He was a brother to David and uncle to Linda & Paul. Funeral strictly private.
Ronald (Ronnie) Wood
Ronnie Wood passed away on 26th June 2026, aged 72. He was a loving partner of Eileen, dad of Alison, Tony, Martyn, and the late Gavin, and cherished grandad. Funeral at West Road Crematorium on 24th July 2026 at 12:45pm. Donations to Dementia UK.
Jean Margaret Yates (Formerly Stevenson, Nee Fender)
Jean Yates of Wallsend passed away peacefully on 18th June 2026 at Kingfisher Care Home. Funeral at Holy Cross Cemetery, Wallsend on Wednesday 15th July at 11:00am. Donations to Stroke Association and Dementia UK. Celebration at Westholme Social Club.
