The latest selection of death and funeral notices published in The Chronicle includes tributes to a 'beloved husband' and other loved ones from across the North East.
Among those remembered are Allan Keddy, Betty Farrell, Father John Coyle, George Carr, Graeme O'Connor and Percy James Melrose. Each notice appears in the newspaper and on funeral-notices.co.uk, where they remain online forever, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one.
Recent death notices
Irene Bell (Shippen) passed away quietly in her own bed, aged 91. She was a beloved mum, grandma and great grandma. Her cremation takes place on 16th October in Nottingham, with donations in her memory to Alzheimer's Society.
Joyce Brown (Nee Moore / formerly Gallacher) of Westerhope died peacefully in hospital with her family by her side on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, aged 87. She was a dearly beloved wife to Malcolm and a loving mam of Mark, Julie and Simon. The funeral service is at West Road Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 2:15 pm. Family flowers only, donations to the Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter.
Alfred (Alfie) Bruce of Gateshead, formerly of The Teams, died peacefully on 26th September aged 91. He was the much loved dad of Tony, Keith, Sandra and Andrea. The service is at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 19th October at 12 noon.
Maureen Campbell of Whickham died peacefully at home on 19th September 2026 aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Ken and dearly loved mam of Paul and the late Julie. The funeral service is at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 11.15am, with donations to Alzheimer's Society.
George Carr of Harlow Green died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 27th September aged 83. He was the beloved husband of Dot and much loved dad of Deborah, George, Margaret, Gemma and the late Stephen. The service is at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 15th October at 12 noon, with donations to Gateshead Hospice at Home.
More tributes from the region
Eleanor Chapman of North Shields passed away on 14th September aged 79. The service is at Tynemouth Crematorium on Monday 12th October at 2:15pm, followed by a gathering at The Spread Eagle, North Shields.
Irene Clark (Nee Perrie) of Benwell died peacefully on Friday 25th September 2026, aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick). The celebration of her life is at West Road Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 2.00pm, with floral tributes or donations to The Cat Protection League. At her request, everyone is asked to wear a splash of purple.
Father John Coyle died peacefully in Belle Vue House on 21st September 2026 aged 93. The Requiem Mass is on Friday 23rd October 2026 at 12pm at St Mary's Cathedral, followed by a private cremation. Donations in lieu would be appreciated for CAFOD.
Edith Dellow (nee Greenwell) passed away peacefully on 20th September aged 101. The funeral service is at 2.30 pm on October 9th, 2026 at Saltwell Crematorium, followed by a gathering at Felling Cricket Club. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Society.
Edward (Eddie) Dunn of Ponteland passed away peacefully on 21st September 2026, aged 92. Beloved husband of Kathleen. The service is at St Johns Whorlton on Tuesday 13th October at 1.30PM, with donations in his memory to St John's Church.
Further announcements
Elizabeth (Betty) Farrell (née Moore) died in hospital on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 aged 88. Beloved wife of the late Lewis. The funeral service is at The West Road Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 2.45pm, with donations to Tynedale Talking Newspapers.
Margaret Hedley (Née Walton) of Chester Le Street died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday 17th September, aged 73. The funeral service is on Friday 9th October at Holy Trinity Church Pelton at 1-15pm, followed by interment at Pelton Cemetery.
Margaret Heron (Née Hailes) of Gateshead passed away peacefully on 16th September 2026, aged 94. The funeral service is at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 1pm, followed by a gathering at The Stone Trough, Low Fell.
Allan Keddy of North Shields passed away suddenly, at a place he loved, on 18th September 2026 aged 67. Devoted husband to the late Mary and dearly loved partner to Eleanor. The funeral service is at Tynemouth Crematorium on 15th October at 13:30pm, with donations to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Vic Kendal of Catchgate passed away on 14th September aged 80. The service is on Thursday 15th October at 2pm at Mountsett Crematorium, with donations to Stanley Park Care Home.
Paul Martin of Shiney Row, late of Houghton Le Spring, died peacefully in hospital on 23rd September, aged 65. The service is in Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 12th October at 11:30am, with donations to ICCU Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Percy James Melrose passed away peacefully at St. Oswald's Hospice on 25th September 2026, aged 80. Beloved husband of Iris. The funeral service is at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday 16th October at 12 noon, with donations to St. Oswald's Hospice.
Norman Miller of Gateshead passed with family and close friends at his bedside following a short illness, on 29th August 2026 aged 88. The funeral service is at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 20th October at 1:45pm, with donations divided between the RNLI and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
Graeme O'Connor died unexpectedly on 19th September, aged 45. Devoted husband of Keeley. A celebration of his life takes place at The Cherry Tree on Sunday 11th October at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
Sue Rae died peacefully surrounded by her family on 18th September 2026, aged 71. The service and cremation is at Birtley Cremation on Friday 9th October at 11:00am. At her request, everyone is asked to wear a splash of Blue. Donations may be made to St Bedes Unit at QE Hospital.
Alan Reed of North Shields, formerly Heworth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, aged 90. The funeral service is at Tynemouth Crematorium on Monday 12th October 12.45pm, with donations to The Scout Association.
Margaret Smithson (nee McIntyre) of Winlaton died peacefully in hospital on 23rd September 2026 aged 91. The funeral service is at West Road Crematorium (West Chapel) on Wednesday 14th October at 12.30pm, with donations to Cancer Research UK.
Rose Thackray (Nee Graham) of Blakelaw died peacefully on Sunday 27th September 2026, aged 86. The funeral service is at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 15th October at 11.00am, with donations to Air Ambulance.
Kenneth Whitfield of Washington passed away peacefully on 13th September 2026 aged 91, a former AEI employee. The funeral service is at St Georges Church, Harraton on Friday 9th October 2026 at 1:00pm, followed by interment at St Georges Church Yard. Donations to St Georges Residential Fund.
Brenda Wilson (previously Gascoigne, nee Harris) of Prudhoe, formerly Gateshead, passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2026, with her daughters by her side. The funeral service is at Saltwell Crematorium on 12th October 2026, at 12 noon, followed by a gathering at the Ship Inn, Eighton Banks. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Freda Woodcock (Nee Jordan) of New Mills Estate died peacefully in Sutherland Court Nursing Home on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 aged 87. The funeral service is at West Road Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 11.00am, with donations to Sutherland Court.
Peter Harry Young of Tynemouth died peacefully in Appleby Care Home on 11th September 2026, aged 81. The celebration of his life is at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 11.15am, with donations to Dementia UK.
In memoriams and birthday memoriams
Patricia Brady (Young) is remembered in loving memory of Tisha, who passed suddenly four years ago. Linda Brown (Hall) is remembered four years since she gained her wings. Ron Cuthbertson (Bensham) is remembered with loving memories of a dear husband, dad, granda and great granda. Jackie Doyle (Bell) is remembered with love always from Shaun, Toni, Anthony, Teddy, Keeley, Ben and Joshua. Keith Jones of Leam Lane Estate is remembered with treasured memories of a dearest eldest son who died in 2007.
A birthday memoriam for Neil Ramsey remembers a good and longtime friend who is so very much missed.
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.
