This week's funeral notices in the Newcastle Chronicle feature heartfelt tributes to loved ones, including an adored five-month-old baby. The announcements honor those who have passed away across the North East, with each notice also appearing on funeral-notices.co.uk for a lasting memorial.
In Memoriam
Among the notices is that of Alfie-Joe Burdon, aged five months, who tragically passed away on 28th May 2026. He is remembered as an adored son of Ellie and Justin, and a beloved brother to many. His funeral service will be held at St. Mary & St. Cuthberts Parish Church, Chester-le-Street, followed by interment at Chester-le-Street Cemetery.
Other Notices
- Norman Anderson (West Denton, formerly of Wrekenton and Gateshead) passed away peacefully on 2nd June 2026, aged 69. He is survived by his partner, daughters, grandchildren, and siblings.
- Sarah Anderson (Morpeth, formerly of Pegswood) died peacefully on 31st May, aged 90. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
- Jean Margaret Atkinson (née Lynch) passed away on 21st May 2026, aged 82. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
- Mary Carr Attwater died peacefully on 31st May 2026 at Haltwhistle Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was of Bardon Mill, formerly of Ponteland and West Woodburn.
- Micky Beetham (Howdon) passed away peacefully on 1st June, aged 76. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
- Agnes Edna Bell (née McLane) (Gosforth) passed away peacefully on 29th May 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
- Margaret (Towns) Berry is remembered with great sadness; her funeral service will take place on 25th June at Saltwell Crematorium.
- Diane Bowe (Nèe Burns) passed away peacefully in hospital on 30th May, aged 71. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.
- Margaret Bradshaw (Ashington) died peacefully on 25th May 2026, aged 82. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
- Ann Brock (Gateshead) passed away peacefully on 5th June 2026, aged 93.
- Janice Judith Burnett (Rowlands Gill) died peacefully on 5th June 2026 at home, aged 78.
- Brenda Butcher (Felling, Gateshead) passed away peacefully on 3rd June. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
- Albert Thomas (Alby / Tommy) Carter (formerly of Elswick) passed away peacefully on 6th June 2026, aged 77.
- Jennifer (Maxwell) Coe passed away peacefully after a long illness. Her funeral will be a private ceremony.
- Trudi Anita Connolly (Nee Davison) (Chester-le-Street) passed away suddenly on 30th May 2026, aged 64.
- Patrick (Jp Carpets) Cooney (Frederick Street) passed away peacefully on 9th June 2026, aged 84.
- Leslie (Les) Cruthers of Chester-le-Street passed away on 27th May 2026. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
- David (Dave) Dodds (Winlaton) passed away on 27th May, aged 83.
- Mary (Snee) Donaldson (Molly) passed away peacefully on 29th May 2026, aged 89.
- Jean Dunn (Wideopen) passed away peacefully on 26th May, aged 90.
- Celia Mary Eggleston (Beamish/Lamesley) passed away peacefully on 27th May 2026, aged 83.
- Linda Elliott passed away peacefully at home on 7th June, aged 76.
- Joanna (Joan) Gallagher (née Dunn, formerly of Winlaton Mill) died peacefully on 23rd May 2026, aged 80.
- Sheila Mary Giles (Amble) passed away peacefully on 7th June 2026, aged 88.
- John Edward Glendenning (Acomb) passed away peacefully on 18th May 2026, aged 94.
- Peter Green (Tanfield Lea) passed away on 26th May 2026, aged 80.
- Stuart Handysides (Dudley, formerly Gateshead) passed away peacefully on 24th May, aged 82.
- Elizabeth (Betty) Hattam (née Travers) passed away suddenly on 7th June 2026, aged 84.
- Norma Henderson (Low Fell, formerly of Deckham) passed away peacefully in hospital on 6th June, aged 84.
- Ann Holbrook (Jesmond) died peacefully on 4th June 2026 in her 97th year.
- Ian Howie (Heddon-on-the-Wall) passed away peacefully in hospital on 2nd June 2026, aged 79.
- Robert Thompson (Morpeth) Hudson (Rocky) passed away on 4th June 2026, aged 90.
- Ann Hunter (nee Smith) passed away peacefully at home.
- Ken Hunter (Gosforth) passed away peacefully in hospital on 3rd June 2026, aged 89.
- Susan Ingham (née Randell, née Hovells) passed away peacefully on 24th May 2026, aged 73.
- Brian Jenkin (Thropton) died peacefully on 30th May, aged 90.
- John T. (Jack) Kelly (Ryton) passed away peacefully on 7th June 2026, aged 90.
- Frank Wilkinson (Consett formerly of Bearpark & Broompark) Kelly (Frank) passed away peacefully on 24th May 2026, aged 72.
- Patricia Sarah (Pat) McCloud (Nee Longstaff) (Bedlington) passed away peacefully on 29th May 2026, aged 85.
- Dorothy Hollins McClure (Springwell Village) passed away peacefully on 30th May, aged 83.
- Mary Ann McConnell (Howdon, Wallsend) passed away peacefully on 16th May 2026, aged 85.
- Dorothy (Dotty) McKenna (nee Lough) (formerly of Low Fell and Birtley) passed peacefully on 31st May 2026, aged 86.
Each notice provides details for funeral services, flowers, and donations. The Chronicle extends its sympathies to all families and friends during this difficult time.
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