This week's funeral notices from The Chronicle pay tribute to loved ones including Ada Allison, a much loved mam, grandma and great-grandma who passed away peacefully at home on August 1st 2026 aged 94 years. Ada will be greatly missed by all family and friends. At her request, a private funeral will take place.
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Angela Ashton (nee Holmes), of Hepscott Park formerly of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, died peacefully in hospital on 26th July aged 70 years. A much loved wife of Phil and a loving sister of Paul, the funeral service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin on Monday 17th August at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Northumberland Crematorium, Felton at 12.30pm. No flowers by request, donations if desired may be given for Cancer Research U.K.
Audrey Blyth passed away peacefully on 29th July aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Stan, much-loved mother of Lesley and Gillian, a proud Gran and Great Gran. The funeral service will take place on Friday 14th August 2026 at 1:45pm at St Helens Church, Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell, followed by a committal at Saltwell Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations may be made to Alzheimer's Research.
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Mary Jane Dixon (Nee Beckford), of Cramlington, passed away suddenly but peacefully on the 19th of July aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Lewis, devoted mam of Anne, Brian and Pauline, loving grandma of Lewis, Aidan, Ellen, Michael and Jack, great-grandma of Miles, much loved sister of Vera. The service will be held at Blyth Crematorium on Friday the 14th of August at 12.15pm.
Eddie/Ted Elliott, of Denton Burn, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on 26th July 2026 aged 93 years. The funeral service will be at West Road Crematorium on Friday 14th August at 11.45am, followed by refreshments at Benwell Hill Cricket Club.
Frankie Elliott, also of Denton Burn, died on 3rd August aged 92 years. Service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 14th August at 10.15am, all welcome afterwards at The Barley Mow Inn, Birtley.
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Hazel Fairbairn, of Lesbury, died suddenly in hospital on Monday 13th July. Funeral private at her request. Michael Firmager, of Wallsend, passed away peacefully on 1st August 2026 aged 67 years. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Monday 17th August 2026 at 12.45pm.
Jean Mary Fisher (Nee Taylor), of Cramlington, passed away peacefully on the 24th of July aged 79 years. Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday the 14th of August at 3.00pm.
