Funeral notices in the Chronicle during the week commencing June 8 include the devastating death of a proud dad. Tributes to a man described as a devoted husband and proud dad are among those being paid in this section of The Chronicle deaths and funeral announcements.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
James (Jimmy) NIXON (Burnopfield)
(Burnopfield) (Jimmy) Peacefully in hospital on 31st May, 2026 aged 82 years. Jimmy, Dearly Loved Dad to Andrew and John, Father in Law to Teresa and Amanda. Dear Granda to Ashleigh, Philip, Sarah & Thomas. Great Granda to Mylo and Arlo. Brother to Bob and the late Lily and Charlie. Brother in Law to Derek, Anne and Olwyn. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Please meet for a celebration of Jimmy's life at Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 11:45am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Stroke Association and Dementia UK. All enquiries to Coop Funeral Care, High St, Stanley DH9 0NX 01207 232154
Julie (Nee Suthers) PARRY
(Nee Suthers) Gateshead Peacefully in St Bedes after a long illness on 7th June 2026 aged 58 years Julie. Dearly loved wife of Stuart, much loved mam of Katie and Emma, loving daughter of Florence, Rob, Joan and the late Michael, dearest sister of Tracy and the late Jason and dear daughter-in-law of Joyce and the late Howard. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service at St Nicholas Church Dunston on Monday 22nd June at 12.30pm. Private interment to follow. Would friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations to Breast Cancer Now and St Bedes Unit may be left in the donation box at the service. All welcome afterwards at The Gibside Hotel Whickham.
Robert PATRICK
(West Denton). Suddenly but peacefully on 22nd May. Aged 96 years. Robert (Bob the window cleaner). Beloved Husband of Pat. Dearly loved Dad of Lynda, Robert and Susan. A cherished Grandad of Tony, Lee, Glen and all his Grandchildren and extended family in Melton Mowbray. Also, a treasured Great Grandad of all his Great Grandchildren. Robert will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 2.45pm. Friends, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please or donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Marie Curie. All welcome back to the Benwell Hill Cricket Club for refreshments and a celebration of Robert's life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.
Alison Elizabeth (Nee Mood) PATTERSON
(Nee Mood) Peacefully in hospital on 22nd May 2026, aged 68 years. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth and the late William, much loved sister of Michael and Geoffrey, also a dear aunt, great aunt and friend to many. Please meet for funeral service at North Shields Methodist Church, Hawkeys Lane, NE29 0PR on Friday 19th June at 10am, followed by interment at Whitley Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donation's in lieu, if desired, to St. Oswald's Hospice.
George PEARSON
(Gateshead) Peacefully in hospital on 5th June, aged 85 years. George, dearly loved brother of the late Robert, brother-in-law of Mary and dear uncle of Caroline and Clare. A celebration of mass for George will be held at the Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church, Lobley Hill, At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 16th June. Private cremation afterwards. Rest in peace.
Ann RAFFERTY (Nee Hall)
(Nee Hall) (Blackhill) Passed away peacefully on 29th May aged 72 years. Ann, devoted wife of Patrick, beloved sister to Derek and the late Maureen, sister-in-law and auntie to all of the family. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 16th June 2pm at Our Lady and St Josephs Church, Leadgate (Brooms) followed by interment in Brooms Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Cuthberts Hospice, Durham. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service Tel 01207 234444.
Isobel (Nee Proud) REYNOLDS
(Nee Proud) (Gosforth) Passed away peacefully in the Freeman Hospital with family around her on 6th June 2026 aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Brian, mother of David and Keith and a much loved grandma. Friends please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 24th June at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to St Oswald's Hospice. A collection box will be available at the service. Enquiries to Newcastle Family Funeral Directors, 73 Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 2DQ. Tel 0191 2845400.
Pauline Barbara RODGER (nee Clement)
(nee Clement) (Chester-le-Street) Passed away on the 1st June 2026, aged 84. A beloved wife of the late Basil, much loved mam of Iain, Simon, Helen and mother-in-law of Jennifer and James. Adored grandma of Sophie, Olivia, Callum and dear sister of Susan. Family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 2.00pm for service. Donations in memory of Barbara for Macmillan Cancer Support would be appreciated. Everyone is welcome afterwards to The Sticky Wicket, Riverside, Chester-le-Street from 3pm. Enquiries to Alan Ranson Funerals. Tel. 0191 3871404
Irene ROGERSON (Gateshead)
(Gateshead) Peacefully at home on 4th June aged 84 years, Irene (nee Cattanach). Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, dearest Mam of Mandy, dear mother in law of Rob and much loved Nana of Hannah. Friends invited to service at St John's Church, Sheriff Hill on Thursday 18th June at 2.30pm. Private cremation to follow. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at church. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be given at the service for the Alzheimer's Society's 'Forget Me Not' Appeal E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726
June Kirtley SMITH
(Gateshead) Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on the 24th May 2026. June, loving wife to the late John, loving mam to Pauleen, Carole, Julie and the late Robert, treasured grandma to Joanne, Ian, Robert, Kevin, Ashley and the late Kayley, a caring great grandma and great great grandma, a much loved sister and sister in law and a great friend to all. Family and friends please meet for funeral service on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 12pm, at Saltwell Crematorium. Family flowers only please, anyone wishing to make a charitable donation, can do so following the service, where a donation box will be made available with the proceeds going to the Gateshead District & Palliative Nurses. Following the service everyone is warmly invited to join the family at The Waggon, Eighton Banks for light refreshments and to continue to share memories of June. All enquiries to Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors, 10 Richmond Court NE8 4AS, 0191 500 4026
Peter SPOKES
(Marden Estate & Whitley Bay) Devastatingly passed away at 05:45am on Wednesday 20th May 2026, aged 69. A devoted husband to Julie, a proud dad to Jasmine and Brady, Joanne and Richie, a loyal brother to David and a great friend to many. Peter was a genuine, fun loving and selfless man who'd do anything for anyone. He will be missed enormously by all who knew him. Peter's generosity and humour will never be forgotten and although he is gone, the memories will last forever. To give Spooksy the send off he deserves, please meet at Tynemouth Crematorium at 12 noon on Friday 19th June and after the service to The Ship, Monkseaton. Donations in lieu of flowers for a memorial bench at Pete's favourite place; North Shields Fish Quay and any extra will go to Lake District Foundation. R J Ryland Funeral Services Tel: 0191 252 6500
Mary STALS (nee Grimes)
(nee Grimes) Crawcrook Peacefully in Hadrian House on 7th June 2026, aged 95 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Andrejs (Andy) and a dear mam, grandma and great grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Agnes R.C. Church, Crawcrook on Thursday 18th June at 12:15pm, prior to interment in Ryton Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o 1 Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4TS. Tel : 0191-4132318
Paul STEWART
Peacefully at home on 26th May 2026, Loving Son of the late William (Bill) and Alice May (Maisie), loving Husband of the late Leslie Rae, beautiful, funny, and kind Brother of Maisie, Melvyn, Ian, Colin, Linda, Trevor, Hazel and the late Anthony and Michael. Brother-in-Law to John, Doris, Sandra, and Pat, Much-loved Uncle, Great Uncle, Cousin, and friend to everyone he met. A celebration of Paul's life will take place on Monday, 22nd June, at South Shields Crematorium at 2:00 pm. Sleep peacefully - Always in our hearts
Elsie TAIT
Ashington Passed away peacefully with her family by her side in De Baliol Care home on 1st June 2026 aged 92 years. Elsie devoted Wife to the late Raymond. Beloved Mam to Doreen & David, dear Mother in Law to Gordon & Mave. Cherished Nanna to Donnia, Michelle, David, Leanne & Rebecca. Treasured Great Nanna to Connor, Chloe, Kai, Joseph, Ava, Jack & Harry. Funeral service to take place at Northumberland crematorium Felton on Friday 19th June at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to De Baliol Residents Fund. A collection box will be available at the crematorium. Enquiries to A. J. Gascoigne & Son. Tel. 01670 818351.
Ronnie TEMPEST
(Springwell Estate) Peacefully at home on 28th May 2026, aged 82 years. Ronnie, a dearly beloved husband of the late Vera, a dearly loved dad of Tracey, Brian and Debbie. A dearly loved father in law to Keith, Lisa and Del. A much loved granda of Joanne, Paul, Steph, Andrew, Danielle, Dean, Brooke, Hollie, Ian, Jacob, Fern, Daniel and Neave. A much loved great granda of Ellie, Dylan, Maddie, Jamie, Teagan, Harvey, Elis, Livvi, Roman, Stevie, Wayde, Genevieve, Teddy, William, Milo, Mollie and Presley. A much loved great great granda of Aria. Also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend. Friends please meet for funeral service at Saltwell Cemetery Chapel on Friday 19th June at 11:00am. Flowers welcome or a donation may be made at the service. Afterwards, everyone welcome at The Stormont Main Club.
Thomas Edward (Tommy) URWIN
(Tommy) ( Allerdene ) Sadly on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 aged 71 years Tommy Much loved Brother of John, Les, Kevin, Tracey, Alan and the late David, Brother in a law, Uncle, Partner of the late Dot, also a dear Grandad. Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Monday 15th June at Saltwell Crematorium at 12:00pm. Family flowers only, Donations if desired to Parkinson UK. All welcome afterwards to Teams Club. All enquiries to: W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services 0191 4604698
Freda WATSON (nee Armstrong)
(nee Armstrong) (Sunniside) After a short illness in hospital on 3rd June 2026 aged 87 years Freda. Loving mother to Christine and Michael, much loved grandmother to Luke, Lisa, Rachel and Stephanie and a dearly loved great grandma. Funeral Service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 2.45pm. Would friends please meet at crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations to Alzheimer's Association may be left in the donation box at the service. Private afterwards.
Marianne WEATHERSTONE (nee HAMILTON)
(nee HAMILTON) Passed away peacefully on 21st May 2026. Treasured wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved mam to Robert and mother in law to Cheryl. Much loved sister to Tommy, Ellen, Maureen and the late Sally and Patsy. Marianne will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Would family and friends please meet for the service at West Road Crematorium (East Chapel) on Friday 19th June 2026 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Parkinsons. A donations box will be available at the crematorium. Co-op Funeral Care 105-109 High Street West Wallsend NE28 8JD 0191 2625100
Heather WHITE
(SALTWELL) It is with the deepest sadness we announce the passing of Heather on 3rd June 2026, at Wallace House Care Home, aged 70 years. Heather is a wonderful and adored wife of Alan, amazing mam to Gregg, the late Carl and the best nanna to Alan Thomas, Christopher, Jamie, Scarlett and Mason. She will be missed by everyone that knew her, she will be forever loved and treasured by all of her family and friends. A funeral service will take place at Saltwell Crematorium on Wednesday 24th June 2026, at 13:00pm. All flowers and donations are kindly welcomed in Heather's memory, and to the charity Macmillan. All enquiries to Regent Funeral Services on 0191 4334499.
Anthony (Tony) WILLIAMS
(Tony) (North Shields) Tony sadly passed away on 01/06/2026 after a long illness at Princes Court Nursing Home. Loving husband to Dorothy, dad to Jayne and Sarah, Stepdad to Susan and Linda, loving brother, grandad and great grandad. Funeral will take place on 23rd June at 11.15 at Tynemouth Crematorium. Family flowers only, there will be a donation box in the chapel, proceeds will go to the RNLI which was close to Tony's heart.
Michael WILSON
(Blyth) Peacefully in hospital on the 28th May aged 85 years, Michael, beloved son of the late John and Elizabeth (Bessie) dear cousin, good friend and neighbour. Funeral service to take place at Cowpen Crematorium on 26th June at 1pm. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Cramlington 01670 - 712886
William Robert (Bill) WILSON
(Bill) (Morpeth) Peacefully on 28th May, aged 94 years. Beloved Husband of the late Lily, much loved Dad of Christine and James, devoted Granda of Jennifer, Sarah, Hayley and Gemma, as well as a loving Great Granda of Chase, Leo and Amelia. Funeral Service and cremation to be held at Northumberland Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 11.15 am. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Prostate Cancer UK. Afterwards at The Sun Inn, Morpeth. Enquiries C/O John Grenfell & Son Funeral Directors, Bedlington. Tel: 01670 823204.
Margaret WOODLEY
(Fenham) Peacefully in Sutherland Court on Saturday 6th June 2026 aged 97 years Margaret (Peggy nee Brown) Beloved Wife of the late Dougie, much Loved Mam of Richard, Douglas, Ronnie and Margaret, Loving Mother-in-Law, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Great-Great-Grandma of all the family. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at the West Road Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday 23rd June at 12.30pm, Interment to follow at the West Road Cemetery at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society. All welcome afterwards for refreshments to Benwell Hill Cricket Club, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7EU. Much loved and always remembered.
Joyce (Joy) YORK
(Joy) (Walker). Peacefully on 24th May aged 67 years. Joyce (Joy) nee Scott. Beloved Wife of Colin. Dearly loved Mam of Gavin, Graeme and Lee. A cherished Nana of Madison, Cobey and Jesse. And a much-loved Sister of Paul and Alison. Also, a treasured Daughter of the late Alan and Joyce. Joy will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 16th June at 11.15 am. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please or donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Ward 29 Freeman Hospital. All welcome back to Wallsend Buffs Club for refreshments and a celebration of Joy's life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.
In Memoriams
Betty ARMSTRONG
1 year ago we lost a most treasured wife, mam, grandma and great grandma. Like falling leaves time slips by, but loving memories of you will never die. Always in our thoughts, now and forever. Tom, Liz, Mark, Louise, Graham, Jackie, Andrew, Connor, Laura, Ami & Lukas xx
David (Toon Dave) BIGGINS
(Toon Dave) Two years already and my heart is still broken, tears flow daily thinking of you. Always in my heart. Love Margaret - Toon Maggie, and family xxx
Hugh (Sheriff Hill) GALLACHER
(Sheriff Hill) June 11th 1957 Always remembered very fondly. Still very much missed by eldest Son, Hugh.
Rosemary Emslie ROWELL (nee Moir)
(nee Moir) In loving memory of my darling wife Rosemary, sadly missed by family and all her friends.
Thomas John SANDERSON (Tomma)
(Tomma ) You fell asleep 6 years ago, 7th June. We love and miss and always Love Mam, Dad and Alex xxx
Kevin Henry SMITH
Winlaton 14/02/57 - 07/06/20 Treasured memories of a wonderful Husband and Dad. Missing you today, the same as yesterday and again tomorrow.. Always loved.Xx
Philip THOMPSON (Whitley Bay)
(Whitley Bay) Fifteen years since you went away. Loved and remembered every day. Your ever-loving Mam and Family.
Birthday Memoriams
Sandra Ann ATKINSON
Birthday wishes to my wife and soulmate Sandra, 62 today 8th of June. We know you'll be dancing with the Angels, always the soul of the party. Always thinking of you. Your loving Husband Ron, Natalie, Liam, Ian and Emma xxxx
Sandra Ann (Chapel House) ATKINSON (Thompson)
(Thompson) (Chapel House) Thinking of you on your birthday Sandra, but that is nothing new. No day dawns and no day ends without the thought of you. Instead of a card we send you our love, instead of a gift a prayer to the one we thought the world of and miss beyond compare. Love Mam, Brother Rob, Sister in Law Christine. God Bless you xxxx
Susan (Huldie) RENWICK
(Huldie) Another birthday without you missed and loved dearly forever and always in our hearts Love Albert and Paul
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Susan (Huldie) RENWICK
(Huldie) I'll whisper happy birthday Susan and ask the Lord above to kiss you gently on the cheek and give you all my love Thinking of you on your birthday forever in my heart Love Brian and family xx
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