Tributes to a much-loved dad who passed away suddenly in Turkey are among those being paid in The Chronicle deaths and funeral announcements this week. The notices also remember Kenny Barnes, George Askell, Douglas Graham, Rose Wood, Valerie Ellis, Lynda Crilly, and many others from across the North East.
Death Notices
George William Askell, aged 77, of Tudor Grange, died peacefully on 17th July 2026. Husband of the late Pauline, dad of Michael and Jillian, father-in-law of Cheryl and Sean, grandad of Isabella, Kate, Flynn, Imogen, Seth and William. Service at West Road Crematorium on 27th July at 3pm.
Kenny (Barney) Barnes, aged 65, of Pelaw, died suddenly in Turkey on 2nd July 2026. Much-loved dad of Lianne, Lauren, Jordan and Nathan, adored grandad of Ollie, George and Sofia, brother of Terrina. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 30th July at 12pm, with interment at Saltwell Cemetery. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
Maureen Broatch (nee Hymers), aged 85, of Jesmond, died peacefully on 22nd June 2026. Wife of David (Davy), mam of Sharon and the late Deb, grandma of Jordan, Jack, Harry and the late Jessica. A private funeral has taken place.
John Aidan Carr, aged 90, of Morpeth, died peacefully in hospital on 7th July. Husband of Jennifer (nee Hawkes), dad of Hilary and Ian, father-in-law of Caroline, grandad of Tori, Jess, Arran, Macy, Ellis and Ava. Service at Northumberland Woodland Crematorium, Felton on 30th July at 12.30pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
James Michael Carver, brother of Lorraine, died. Reunited with wife Sheila and daughter Cheryl.
Ethel Colegate, aged 90, of Chapel House, died peacefully on 16th July. Wife of the late Malcolm, mam of Denise and Gary, nanna of Rebecca, Adam, Abigail and Michael, great-nanna of Nicky. Service at St. John Vianneys R.C. Church on 30th July at 10.30am, followed by cremation at West Road Crematorium. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Lynda Rose (Grieve) Crilly, aged 76, died peacefully at home on 13th July 2026. Wife of Patrick, mam of Paul and Joanne, mother-in-law of Karen and Grahame, mommar of Oscar and Lylah, sister of Peter. Requiem mass at St Peters RC Church Low Fell on 28th July at 11.45am, cremation at Saltwell Crematorium. Donations to Maggies.
Robert Allan Grayson (Bob) Crosby, aged 90, of Morpeth, former school master and football reporter, died peacefully in hospital on 11th July. Husband of Judith, dad of Martin and Stephen, grandpa of Maddy, Ben, Millie, Ava and Rebecca. Service at Northumberland Woodland Crematorium on 29th July at 1.45pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
Wendy Elderbrant, aged 78, of Whickham, died peacefully on 14th July 2026. Wife of Henry (Ted), mam of Stephen, nana of Ethan, twin sister of the late Moira, sister of Maureen. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 27th July at 10.30am. Donations to Kidney Dialysis.
Valerie Ellis, aged 82, late of Southwick, died peacefully on 9th July. Mam of Wendy and Graham, mother-in-law of Lynette and Tony, nana of Becky, Leon, Gabi and Kaden, great-nana to Evie. Service at Sunderland Crematorium on 30th July at 11am.
Terence Thomas (Bear) Elsinor, aged 39, died peacefully on 11th July 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Leaves fiancée Sarah, daughter Isabelle, mother Janet, sister Lisa and brother David. Funeral on 23rd July at St Patrick's Church, Consett, burial at Brooms Church, Leadgate. Wake at Consett Golf Club.
Maureen (Nee Summerfield) Flynn, aged 82, of Heworth, died suddenly at home on 5th July. Wife of Fred, mam of Christopher and Angela, grandma of David, Scott, Lee and Andrew, great-grandma. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 23rd July at 2.30pm. Donations to Marie Curie.
Basil Forster, aged 90, of North Shields, died peacefully on 6th July. Husband of the late Jean, dad of Janet, Stephen and the late Susan and Carol, granda and great-granda. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on 29th July at 11.15am. Donations to Dementia UK.
Phil Gordon, aged 78, formerly of HMRC, died after a short illness on 12th July. Husband of Marg, dad of Kelly, Donna and Chris, grandad of Joseph, Vala, Isaac and Callum. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 27th July at 11.15am. Donations to Cancer Research UK.
Douglas George Graham, aged 78, of Dipton, died on 4th July. Husband of Margaret, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral on 28th July at 11am at Mountsett Crematorium, wake at The Owl n Otter. Donations to St Cuthbert's Hospice.
Maureen Higgins, aged 86, of Wallsend, died peacefully on 10th July. Wife of the late John, mam of Alan, Brian and Gillian, nana of John, Lee, Laurie and Kelsey, great-nana of Billy, Charlotte and Arabella. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on 28th July at 12pm. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Gloria Hudspeth, aged 88, of Whitley Bay, formerly of Seaham, died on 2nd July 2026. Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 29th July at 1.30pm.
Olive Johnson, aged 97, of Battlefield, formerly Byker, died peacefully on 13th July 2026. Wife of the late Joe, mam of the late David, sister of Peggy. Service at West Road Crematorium on 28th July at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, black not to be worn.
Kevin Keegan, former footballer and manager, died at 75 following a battle with cancer. Won back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards, played for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle United, and Scunthorpe United.
Hazel Louvain Killeen, aged 91, of Chopwell, died peacefully at home on 14th July. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 28th July at 1.15pm. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Jennifer Kingston, aged 80, of Montagu Estate, formerly West Denton, died in hospital on 16th July 2026. Wife of Bernard, mam of Elaine, Pam, Nicola and Gary. Service at West Road Crematorium on 30th July at 1.15pm. Donations to St Oswald's Hospice.
Barbara Frances 'Eileen' McConnell, aged 100, of Tynemouth, died peacefully on 13th July. Wife of the late Maurice. Service of Thanksgiving at Church of the Holy Saviour, Tynemouth on 29th July at 2.30pm. Donations to RSPB.
Edward Thomas McKinney, aged 83, of North Shields, died peacefully on 12th July. Husband of the late Ena, father of Gary. Private cremation, gathering at The Spread Eagle on 30th July.
Margaret Metcalfe (née Gair), aged 85, of Bowburn, died in hospital on 5th July. Wife of Colin, mother of David, Claire and the late Stephen. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 27th July at 11am. Donations to Stroke Association.
Brian Ormston, aged 71, of Denton Burn, died peacefully at home on 20th July 2026. Husband of Christine, dad of Tracy and Gary, grandad of Nic and Sommer. Service at West Road Crematorium on 30th July at 12pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
Gladys Elizabeth Pitcher (Nee Coxon), aged 95, of Gateshead, formerly Byker, died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 14th July 2026. Wife of the late Stan, mam of Sandra, grandma of Emily. Service at Saltwell Crematorium on 30th July at 1.45pm. Donations to MS Society.
Keith Riches, aged 76, died peacefully surrounded by family on 5th July 2026. Husband of Pat, father of Mark and Philip, grandfather of Kaya, Ella and Marcy. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on 24th July at 1.30pm. Donations to Lewy Body Society.
Marjorie Wardle, aged 84, of Seaton Delaval, died peacefully in Alnwick hospital on 11th July. Wife of the late Robert. Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 29th July at 12noon. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
Kathleen Wood (Rose), aged 92, died peacefully on 5th July 2026. Wife of the late Ken, mum of Kenneth and Christopher, nana of Archie and Ellen. Service at St John the Baptist Church, Annitsford on 29th July at 12.45pm. Donations to Parkinson's UK.
Gordon Wynd (Stanley), aged 79, died peacefully on 7th July 2026. Husband of Marjorie, father of Neil and Helen. Service at Mountsett Crematorium on 23rd July at 11.45am. Donations to St Cuthbert's Hospice.
Alan Young, aged 77, of Gosforth, died at home on 12th July 2026. Brother of John and Doreen, uncle of Susan, Jonathan, Stephen and Michael. Service at West Road Crematorium on 27th July at 1.15pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
In Memoriams
Liz Brown: Remembered by Rob on 21st July 2025.
Steven (Felling Boyle): Died 26 July 2025, remembered by Aunty Kath, Brian, and family.
Pat Hogg (Hamilton): Three years since passing, remembered by husband Frankie.
Vera Jones: Died 18th July 2008, remembered by husband Bill.
Eric Keen: Died 24th July 2018, remembered by wife Yvonne.
Aughton H Mordey: Died 23rd July 2015, remembered by wife Sheila, son Russell, and great-grandchildren.
James Nelson: Died 19th July 2025, remembered by daughters Ann, Jen, Val.
Iris Waugh (nee Morrell): Seven years on 23rd July, remembered by husband George, son Gary.
