The Chronicle's funeral notices this week include tributes to a cherished grandma, Madge Todd, and many others from across the North East. These announcements are part of a longstanding tradition of honoring loved ones in local news media.
Notable Tributes This Week
Among the notices is Madge Todd (Nee Benson), aged 89, of Wallsend, who passed away peacefully on 28th May 2026. She is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her celebration of life will be held at Tynemouth Crematorium on 23rd June at 1:30pm, with donations to the Alzheimer's Society.
Debra Hearn (Nee Horsefield), aged 54, died peacefully on 26th May. She was a beloved wife, mother, and nana. Her cremation is at West Road Crematorium on 23rd June at 11:15am, with donations to the British Heart Foundation.
Maureen Preston, aged 69, passed away at Marie Curie (Elswick) on 2nd June. Her funeral is on 24th June at Tynemouth Crematorium, with a request for no tears but cheers. Donations to Marie Curie are welcomed.
Kenneth Davidson, aged 57, of Blakelaw, died suddenly on 9th June. A service celebrating his life will be on 25th June at West Road Crematorium, with donations to Marie Curie Hospice.
Mick Watson, aged 69, of Wallsend, passed away on 5th June. His funeral is at Tynemouth Crematorium on 23rd June, with donations to RNLI. He requested a pop of colour.
Robert Monaghan, aged 83, of Spital Tongues, died peacefully on 22nd April. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral on 24th June, with donations to Marie Curie.
Other Death Notices
Hilda Atkins, 98, of Consett, passed away on 21st May. Graveside service at Blackhill Cemetery on 22nd June at 1pm.
Ronald Bisby, 92, died on 14th May. Funeral at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 24th June at 12pm, donations to The Fishermans Mission.
Sheila Mary Burn, 91, of Blyth, died on 2nd June. Service at Cowpen Cemetery Chapel on 23rd June at 10:45am, donations to RNIB.
Eleanor Carr, 93, passed away on 25th May. Service at Trent Valley Crematorium on 22nd June at 2:30pm, donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Harry Charlton, 78, of Pity Me, died on 3rd June. Service at St. Aidan's Church on 22nd June at 10am, donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Irene Cock, 89, of Wooler, died on 9th June. Service at St Ninians R.C. Church on 25th June at 11am, retiring collection for RSPCA.
Jewel Ellen Collins, 88, of Birtley, died on 5th June. Service at Birtley Crematorium on 22nd June at 12pm, donations to Marie Curie.
Vincent Curran, 74, of Seaton Delaval, died on 10th June. Service at Blyth Crematorium on 22nd June at 3:15pm.
Margaret Cuthbert, 74, of Chester le Street, died on 30th May. Service at Durham Crematorium on 25th June at 11am, donations to Stroke Association.
Ian Edward Dawson, 88, died on 26th May. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 23rd June at 2:45pm, donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Alan Douglass, 83, of Throckley, died on 28th May. Service at West Road Crematorium on 25th June at 2pm, donations to Prostate Cancer UK.
Thomas Ralph Durham, of Washington, died on 27th May. Service at Holy Trinity Church on 18th June at 12:30pm.
Norman Elliott, 74, of Cramlington, died on 3rd June. Service at Northumberland Crematorium on 25th June at 11:15am, donations to British Heart Foundation or Stroke Association.
Judi Ferguson, 81, of Low Fell, Gateshead, died on 4th June. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 22nd June at 10:30am, donations to Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit.
Rachel Caroline Hardy, 71, of Wooler, died on 9th June. Service at Wooler URC on 25th June at 1pm, donations to Ovarian Cancer Action and Maggies at The Freeman Hospital.
Maureen Hughes, 81, died on 28th May. Service at St Patrick's RC Church on 22nd June at 11am, donations to St Patrick's Church.
Margaret Ann Jackson, 77, of Blyth, died on 9th June. Service at Cowpen Cemetery Chapel on 25th June at 1pm, donations to Cancer Research UK.
Anne Jackson, 79, of Ashington, died on 1st June. Service at Cowpen Crematorium on 22nd June at 12:15pm, donations to The Blind Club.
Leslie Jowsey, 85, died on 2nd June. Service at Stockport Crematorium on 17th June at 3:15pm.
Jennifer Keen, 78, of Walker, died on 9th June. Service at West Road Crematorium on 24th June at 12:30pm.
Jean Levington, died on 25th May. Service at Durham Crematorium on 22nd June at 12pm, donations to Macmillan Nurses.
John Roderick MacLennan, 91, of Whitley Bay, died on 27th May. Service at St. Andrew's United Reformed Church on 25th June at 3pm, donations to St Oswald's Hospice.
Paul Matthews, 77, died on 5th June. Service at Our Blessed Lady Immaculate RC Church on 25th June at 1pm.
Gordon Stanley McKee, 74, of Washington, died on 4th June. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 23rd June at 11:15am, donations to Little Sisters of the Poor and Holy Cross Church.
Paul Monaghan, 79, of Backworth, North Shields, died on 1st June. No funeral service per his wishes.
Sheila Mooney, 83, of Westerhope, died on 12th June. Service at West Road Crematorium on 24th June at 2pm, donations to Newcastle Hospitals Gift of Kindness and Marie Curie.
Jean O'Neil, 85, of Low Fell, died on 11th June. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 22nd June at 1pm, donations to NSPCC.
Miriam Quarzi, 84, died on 20th May. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 22nd June at 2:45pm, donations to Cancer Research UK.
Patricia Redpath, 82, of Cramlington, died on 31st May. Service at Mayfield Cemetery on 24th June at 11am, donations to St Oswald's Hospice.
Ean Reed, died on 10th May. Service at St Andrews Church, Stanley on 25th June at 2pm.
Ernest John Rutherford, 92, of Ashington, died on 26th May. Service at Cowpen Crematorium on 22nd June at 10:45am, donations to The Fire Fighters Charity.
Wilhelmina Ryan, 92, of Marley Hill, died on 26th May. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 24th June at 11am, donations to Stanley Park Care Home Residents Fund.
Maureen Sanders, 80, of Pegswood, died on 5th June. Service at St Margaret's Church on 25th June at 2pm, donations to Age UK Northumberland.
Carol Anne Smith, 76, of Prudhoe, died on 5th June. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 25th June at 11am, donations to Tynedale Hospice at Home.
Donald Templeton, 66, of Morpeth, died on 29th May. Service at Northumberland Crematorium on 23rd June at 12:30pm, donations to CHUF.
Jean Jackson Thompson, 93, of Ouston, died on 24th May. Service at Birtley Crematorium on 22nd June at 2:30pm, donations to Stroke Association.
Anne-Marie White, 64, died on 7th June. Service at Northumberland Woodland Burial on 24th June at 12:30pm.
Craig Willis, 39, of Ebchester, died on 29th May. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 19th June at 1:15pm, donations to Washingwell Primary School Fund.
Gloria Wilson, 70, of Deckham, died on 9th June. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 24th June at 12pm, donations to Alzheimer's Society and Cats Protection League.
Jennifer Wright, 77, died on 7th June. Service at West Road Crematorium on 22nd June at 10:30am, donations to Wordsworth House Care Home.
In Memoriams and Birthday Memoriams
Michael Paul Campbell, died 16th June 2010. Remembered by Mam, Tony, and David.
Michael Crawley, remembered by Karen, Terry, and family.
Olive Driver, died 17th June 2022. Remembered by husband Jack.
Elspeth Foster, died 15th June 2000. Remembered by husband Harry and family.
Justin R Harbron, remembered on 13th June, 9 years on.
Margaret (Meg) Jack, love forever.
Barbara McGargill, five years on, remembered by husband Peter and family.
Wayne McPherson, 18.06.2017, remembered by family.
John Naylor, one year on, remembered by wife Yvonne and family.
Louise Wanless, 1969-2021, remembered by family.
Joseph William (Billy) McEwan, 100th birthday, remembered by daughter Vera.
James (Jimmy) Pyle, happy heavenly birthday, remembered by wife Lorna.
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