This week's funeral notices in the Newcastle Chronicle include tributes to a beloved dad and many other loved ones from across the North East. The notices offer friends and families a lasting way to remember those who have passed away.
Services and Cremations
George Henry Albutt, of Walbottle, died peacefully at home on 21 July aged 88. A service and cremation will be held at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations to Cancer Research UK.
Alice Amers, of Wallsend and formerly Heaton, passed away peacefully at home on 24 July 2026 aged 91. The funeral is at West Road Crematorium on 14 August at 11.15am. Family flowers only; donations to Cancer Research UK.
Andrea Kathleen Anderson, of Newcastle, died peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice on 25 July 2026 aged 79. Service at West Road Crematorium on Monday 10 August at 12noon. Family flowers only; a collection will be held for Hematology Freeman Hospital. Bright colours requested.
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Maureen Barrett, formerly of Gateshead, died peacefully at home in Rothwell, Leeds on 25 July 2026 aged 82. Service at Pontefract Crematorium on 12 August at 1pm.
Geoffrey (Jeff) Bridgett, of Blaydon, died suddenly at home on Saturday 1 August 2026 aged 96. Service at St Cuthbert's Church, Blaydon on Wednesday 12 August at 11.45am. Private burial afterwards.
Lar Brien, of Chapel House, died peacefully in hospital on 26 July aged 81. Cremation at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 1.15pm. Donations to Stroke Association.
Mary Carrick, formerly of Dunston, died peacefully at St. Catherine's Care Home on 29 July aged 94. Requiem Mass at Immaculate Heart RC Church, Lobley Hill on Wednesday 12 August at 11.45am, followed by cremation at Saltwell Crematorium at 1pm.
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Brenda Dickinson, of Pegswood, died peacefully at Northlands Care Home, Morpeth on July 22nd aged 82. Funeral service at Cowpen Crematorium on Monday 10 August at 10:45am. Donations to St Oswalds Hospice.
Nola Dunn (Patten), of Widdrington, passed away peacefully on 3rd August 2026 aged 84. Funeral service and cremation on Thursday 13 August at 3pm at Northumberland Crematorium, Felton. Donations to A.T.A.C Widdrington.
Brenda Goodaire (Arrowsmith) passed away on Monday 27th July 2026. Her funeral will take place at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 1:30pm.
Brian Richard Hall died in hospital on 28th July 2026 aged 81. Service at Birtley Crematorium on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 12pm. Donations to Critical Care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
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Jean Hall, of Felling, died peacefully on 20th July aged 94. Service at Felling Methodist Church on Monday 10 August at 1.45pm. Private family cremation to follow.
Robin Hewitt, of Brunton Lane, North Gosforth, passed away suddenly on 13th July aged 85. Service at St Wilfrid's Church, Trevelyan Drive on Tuesday 11 August at 11.00am. Donations to Cancer Research.
Allan Hodgson, of Whickham and formerly Swalwell, passed away on 23rd July 2026 aged 85. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Whickham Thursday 13 August at 12pm, followed by committal at Garden House Cemetery, Swalwell. Donations to Asthma & Lung UK.
Edna Hodgson, of Blaydon, died at Hadrian House Care Home aged 86. Graveside burial/memorial at Harelaw Cemetery on Wednesday 12 August at 12 noon. Donations to Dementia UK.
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Martin Johnson, of Cullercoats, died at home surrounded by family on 1st August aged 62. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 13 August at 3.00pm. Donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK. Family request no black clothing.
Kevin Matheson, of High Heaton, died peacefully at Dene Park House. Service at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 13 August at 3.00pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation and Lewy Body Dementia Society.
Marjorie Metcalf passed away peacefully on 14th July 2026 aged 87. Service at St Paul's Church, West Pelton on Tuesday 11 August at 2pm, followed by interment in St Paul's Cemetery. Donations to St Paul's Church or British Heart Foundation.
Joan Mitchell passed away on 28th July. Service to celebrate her life at Mountsett Crematorium on 11 August at 2:00 pm. Donations to Bobby Robson Foundation.
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Christopher (Chris) Morley, formerly of North Shields, died suddenly but peacefully in hospital on 28th June 2026 in Perth, Australia, aged 65. A get together to remember Chris will be held on Tuesday 11 August from 5pm at the Spread Eagle pub in Preston Village, North Shields.
Jean Morris died peacefully at home on 22nd July 2026. Funeral service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 11:30am. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Gisela Moul (Lisa), of Longbenton and formally Blakelaw, passed away peacefully on 30th July 2026 aged 92. Funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 11 August 2026 at 1:30pm. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Beatrice Murray (Bea), of Forest Hall, passed away peacefully in hospital on 22nd July 2026 aged 83. Funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 13 August 2026 at 1:30pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
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David (Dave) Nixon, of Heaton and formerly Howdon, died peacefully on 28th July 2026 aged 73. Service and cremation at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 13 August at 12:45pm. Donations to Mesothelioma UK.
Thomas (Tommy) Palmer passed away peacefully in hospital on 23rd July 2026 aged 71. Funeral at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 1:15pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
Alan Proudlock, of Hadrian Park, Wallsend, died peacefully in hospital on 27th July 2026 aged 88. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 12.00 noon. Donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association and Royal Air Forces Association.
Edna Redshaw, of Stanley, died peacefully on 23rd July 2026 aged 89. Funeral service at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 11:45a.m. Donations to Great North Air Ambulance.
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Anne Rutherford, late of Humshaugh, died peacefully at Acomb Court Care Home on Tuesday 28th July 2026 aged 73. Cremation at Newcastle West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 12.45 pm, followed by celebration of her life at St Peter's Church Bywell at 2.00 pm. Donations to Alzheimer's Society or RSPCA.
Raymond Sands, of Cramlington, died peacefully on 22nd July aged 85. Funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 10 August at 12pm. Family flowers only.
Joan Smails (Née Willis), of Seaton Delaval and formerly New Hartley, died peacefully in hospital on 22nd July aged 91. Service at St. Michael's Church, New Hartley on Monday 10 August at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Whitley Bay Crematorium at 1.30pm. Donations to Blyth Wildlife Rescue.
Ann Small, of Cleadon, died peacefully on 23rd July 2026 aged 77. Service at South Shields Crematorium on Monday 10 August at 1.15pm. Donations to Marie Curie and Asthma & Lung UK. Bright coloured attire requested.
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James Bruce Sutherland and Veronica Smith (née Foster) were laid to rest in Belsay at a private service on 28 July 2026.
Ivy Smith (Nee Clark) passed away peacefully on 26th July 2026 at Old Vicarage Care Home, aged 89. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:15am. Donations to Dementia UK and Cancer Research UK.
Graeme Stuart Andrew Souter, of Newcastle upon Tyne, passed away at home on July 19th 2026 aged 39. Service at Northumberland Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 1.45pm. Dress code formal with a touch of blue. Donations to St Oswald's Hospice and Cancer Research UK.
Jean Spencer (Née Lowery), formerly of Sandyford, passed away on Saturday 25th July 2026 aged 91. Funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 13:30. Donations to Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.
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Jean Street, of Stakeford, died peacefully at home on 21st July aged 87. Funeral service and cremation at Cowpen Crematorium on Friday 7th August at 10.45am. Donations to Great North Air Ambulance.
Karen Surtees (Longstaff), of Coxlodge, passed away peacefully on 2 July 2026 aged 63. No funeral service as per her wishes; family asks for remembrance with a smile or act of kindness.
Frances (Fran) Tyson (nee Stephens), of North Shields, died peacefully at home on 27th July 2026 aged 90. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Thursday 13 August at 12 noon. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Rev. Dr. David Lowes Watson, born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, passed away June 20, 2026 in Rowlett, Texas, USA. Memorial service on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at West End UMC, Nashville, TN.
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Harry White, of Nelson Village, Cramlington, passed away on Saturday 1st August aged 93. Service at Blyth Crematorium on Tuesday 11 August at 12.15pm.
Martin Frederick Wilson (The Original Buster), of Benwell, died suddenly aged 40. Funeral service at West Road Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 13 August at 11.15am, followed by interment at Prestwick Cemetery.
In Memoriams
Ina Birdsey, of North Shields, remembered by Son David and Daughter-in-law Janice.
Michael (Mick) Graves, died 4th August 2025, remembered by his brother.
John George Higgins, remembered by Alan and Irene.
John (Johnny) Higgins, remembered by Gill and family.
Terry Irving, died 7th August 1992, remembered by Maureen, Penny and Nicola.
Jimmy Moore, of Byker, remembered by wife Michelle.
Gwen Pickford, of Whitley Bay, remembered by partner Barry.
Janine Pamela Turnbull (nee Cassells), of South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, remembered by family.
Susan (Sue) Waters (Forrest), 27th September 1953 - 1st August 2021, remembered by husband Tom, son Lee and granddaughters.
Valerie Watson (Atkinson), remembered by husband Alan, daughter Julie, brother Trevor and sister in law June.
Lynn Watson (Ferguson), remembered by Chris and Emma, Robin and Robyn.
Birthday Memoriams
Teresa Young, happy 84th birthday, missed and loved by both sides of the family.
Acknowledgements
James Eric Tate: Irene and Julie thank all relatives, friends, neighbours for their kind words and support. Donations of £1064.50 received for Parkinson's UK and £64.50 for St John's Church.
