A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East were published in the Chronicle last week, including a notice for a great great aunty.
Death Notices
David (Dave) Allen
David (Dave) Allen passed away peacefully in Abbey Court Care Home, Coxlodge, on 15th June 2026, aged 77 years. He was a dearly loved Dad to Stephen and Caroline, and a loving Grandad to Paige and Isobel. Friends please meet at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 30th June at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations to Alzheimer's Society may be made at the service. Enquiries to Newcastle Family Funeral Directors, 73 Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 2DQ. Tel 0191 2845400.
Florence Marjorie Atkinson
Florence Marjorie Atkinson (formerly of Low Fell, North Sunderland and Sunniside) passed away peacefully on Saturday 13th June 2026 at The Manor House, Whickham, aged 97 years. She was formerly of The Northern Rock, Low Fell office. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, dearest Mam and mother-in-law of Paula and Peter, also Mam, Grandma and Great Grandma to Steven and his family. Friends invited to a Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 2nd July at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu gratefully received for The Dogs Trust.
Carol (Brindley) Charlton
Carol (Brindley) Charlton passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Wansbeck Hospital on 6th June 2026, aged 81 years. Carol was adored wife of the late Tom, loving mam to Dawn, Lisa & Linda, dear mother-in-law to Phil & Conrad, precious momar to Bethany, Cameron, Aaron & Amy, also a wonderful sister, aunty & friend. Funeral service & cremation at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 29th June at 1.30pm. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation.
Sandra Crawford Coulthard (nee Thornthwaite)
Sandra Crawford Coulthard (nee Thornthwaite) of South Shields passed away peacefully in South Tyneside Hospital on 6th June 2026, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of David, daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie, sister of David, sister-in-law of Vivienne and Brian, auntie of Michelle and Andrew, great-auntie of Matthew, Ellie and Lilly. Funeral service at St Michael's Church, South Shields on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 11.30am followed by interment at Harton Cemetery.
Norah Crawford
Norah Crawford of Dunston passed away peacefully in Covent House, Birtley on 15th June 2026 aged 89 years. A beloved aunty, great aunty, great great aunty and a dear friend to many. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 29th June at 11.15am. Floral tributes may be sent to Martin Rankin Funeral Directors.
Ellen Spence (Nellie) Croyle (Larmouth)
Ellen Spence (Nellie) Croyle (Larmouth) formerly of Seghill died 8th June aged 88, peacefully in hospital. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of John. Funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium Friday 26th June 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Sylvia Pauline (Stanley) Cummins
Sylvia Pauline (Stanley) Cummins passed away peacefully at home on 30th May 2026 aged 95 years. Sylvia (nee Richardson). Beloved Wife of the late Harry. Adored Mam to Marian, Frank, Paula and Marie. A dearly loved Grandma, Great Grandma, Mother in law, Sister in law and Aunt. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 1:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Joan Docherty (Nee Harris)
Joan Docherty (Nee Harris) of Sunniside passed away on 6th June 2026, aged 91 years. Joan, dearly beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mam of Paul and Susan, devoted grandma and great-grandma. Service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to The Newcastle's Hospital Charity.
Gordon Gibbons
Gordon Gibbons of Ashington passed away peacefully on 1st June 2026 aged 81 years. Devoted husband of Kay, loving Father to Martin & Michael, a dear Father in law to Claire, a much loved Grandad to Sydney, Harry, Connor & Liam. Funeral service at Cowpen Crematorium Blyth on Friday 26th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation.
Ruby Goonan
Ruby Goonan of Wallsend passed away peacefully on Thursday 11th June, aged 89 years. Much loved mam of John and Julie, mother-in-law of Carol and Ken, loving grandma and cherished great-grandma of Maya Ruby. Can family and friends please meet at Holy Cross Cemetery on Wednesday 1st July at 2.00pm.
Derek Haggath
Derek Haggath of Dunston passed away peacefully in Craigielea Care Home, Low Fell on 14th June 2026 aged 77 years. Beloved son of the late Bessie and Tommy, dearly loved dad of Richard, Steven, Michelle and Nicola, much loved brother of Ray and the late Ian and a loving grandad. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 29th June at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Oswald's Hospice.
Lesley Hamilton
Lesley Hamilton passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday 14th June 2026 aged 62 years. Loved partner of Mick. Devoted mam of Lynsey, Danielle and Michael. Loving step mam of Danny. Treasured twin sister of Lauren, and sister of Karen, Dale, Graham and the late Deborah. Much loved nana of Brooke, Laila, Layton, Sonny, Heidi, George, Carter, Danny, Maddie, Darcie and Mikey. Would all please meet for funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 2nd July at 12.45pm.
Wendy Kerry
Wendy Kerry passed away on 10th June 2026. Loving mum to Hannah and Amy and devoted Nana to Luciaa. Funeral service on Friday 26th June 2026 at 3.00pm at Northumberland Crematorium, Felton. Family flowers only. Donations to Marie Curie.
Arthur Lisle
Arthur Lisle of Burradon, formerly of Byker, sadly passed away at home on 11th June 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Irene. A dearly loved father of Tracey and Maria and father-in-law of David. An adored Grandad and Great-grandfather. Funeral service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on 26th June 2026 at 3.00pm.
Raymond Macaree
Raymond Macaree of High Heaton passed away peacefully in hospital on 6th June 2026 aged 100 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alice, much loved mum of Pamela and the late Vivien, dear father-in-law of David and loving grandpa of Helen and Phillip. Funeral Service at West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 1st July at 11.45am. Family flowers only. Donations to Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
Neville Mccalman
Neville Mccalman of Ovingham passed away at home after a short illness on 10th June 2026, aged 88 years. Husband of the late Ann and loving partner of Teresa. Much loved Dad of Kim and Diane. Beloved grandad and treasured great grandad. Would friends please meet for a service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Prudhoe at 10:30 on 30th June 2026. Family flowers only. Donations to The Autistic Society.
Frank Moran
Frank Moran of Consett passed away on 3rd June 2026 aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Kim, loving dad to Robert and Andrew, dear father-in-law to Emma, devoted grandad to Shona, Annalise and Niamh and proud great-grandad to Luca. Funeral service at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 10.15am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Daft as a Brush.
Patricia Mullen
Patricia Mullen, beloved wife of Joe, much loved mother to Mark, Tracey and Hayley, grandchildren and great grandchildren, died peacefully at home on 9th June. Funeral at St Saviour's Church Eastbourne, Tuesday 30th June at 1:30pm. No flowers but donations to St Wilfrid's Hospice.
Christina (Chrissy) Murray
Christina (Chrissy) Murray of North Kenton (late of Shieldfield) passed away peacefully on Thursday 11th June 2026, aged 97. Chrissy (née Morrison) wife of the late Jimmy, much-loved mam of Tom, Jimmy, Christine, Steve, Jac and Jane, mother-in-law of Rebecca and Martin, and a dearest nanna and great nanna. Funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 10.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in aid of the residents of Abbey Court Care Home.
Karen Orr
Karen Orr of Longbenton passed away suddenly on 14th June, aged 63 years. A beloved partner of Walter. A dearly loved mam of Sarah, Katie and Jack and a loving mother-in-law of Andrew, Courtney and Kaitlin. A treasured nana of Alfie, Lola, Dax, Maddox and Lennox. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 10:30am. Family flowers only. Donations to If You Care Share Foundation.
Arthur Perrin
Arthur Perrin of Pegswood passed away peacefully at home on 24th May aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Ian, Keith and Jill and father in law of Hazel, Joyce and Brien, a dearly loved grandad and great grandad and a dear partner of Joan Devlin. Funeral service at Northumberland Woodland Crematorium, Bockenfield on Tuesday 30th June at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
Andrew Puntin
Andrew Puntin passed away peacefully on June 4th with his daughters Helen and Linda by his side, aged 95 years. Much loved husband of the late Kathleen, dearly loved dad of Helen and Linda, loving grandad and great-grandad. Celebration of life on Monday 29th June in Bluebell Chapel Stockton Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to RSPCA.
Clive Riccalton
Clive Riccalton of Wallsend, resident of Marigold Court Gateshead, passed away peacefully on 9th June 2026 aged 94 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Son of Stan and Annie Riccalton, brother to elder sister Enid and twin sister Rita. Survived by nieces and nephew. Funeral at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 2:15 p.m.
Elizabeth Stainsby (Née Hawthorne)
Elizabeth Stainsby (Née Hawthorne) of North Fenham, formerly of Seaton, passed away after a long illness in hospital on 2nd June 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved Wife of George, much-loved Mam of George and Chris, loving Mother-in-law of Helen, devoted Granny of Emily and Joe. Service at St. Peter's Church, Cowgate on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 1:30pm. Cremation at West Road Crematorium. Floral tributes welcome or donations to Newcastle West End Food Bank.
Christopher (Chris) Vaughan
Christopher (Chris) Vaughan passed away unexpectedly on 9th June 2026 at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband to Sue, much loved Dad to Charlotte and Daniel. Son to Lila and the late Bryan, brother to Julian and Brian. Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 29th June 2026 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research UK and Leukaemia.
Marjorie Wood (née Fellows)
Marjorie Wood (née Fellows) of Seaton Delaval passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on 16th June, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob), dear auntie of Steven and Jeff. Service at Blyth Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations to The British Heart Foundation.
Alan Woolley
Alan Woolley of Chapel House/Chapel Park passed away on 30th May 2026 aged 93 years. Funeral service and cremation at West Road Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations to The Royal British Legion.
In Memoriams
Michael Paul Campbell died 16th June 2010. Remembered by Mam, Tony and David.
Michael Crawley remembered by Karen and Terry and Michael and Karen, and by Con.
Olive Driver remembered by husband Jack.
Elspeth Foster (Nee Beckwith) died 15th June 2000. Remembered by husband Harry and family.
Justin R Harbron remembered on 13th June, 9 years ago. Love Mam, Dad, Scott and your Jukuma.
Margaret (Meg) Jack remembered forever.
Barbara McGargill (McCue) remembered by husband Peter, Dean, Amy, and family.
Wayne McPherson 18.06.2017 formerly of Springwell. Remembered by Dad & Lisa, Dean, Sam, Taylor, Kaddy, Leo & Roman, Raymond, Laura, Karn & Alanah, Uncle Ronnie & Polly.
John Naylor remembered by wife Yvonne, children and grandchildren.
Louise Wanless (1969-2021) remembered by parents Irene and Kenneth, brother Gary, and aunty Joyce and cousins.
Birthday Memoriams
Joseph William (Billy) McEwan remembered on his 100th birthday by daughter Vera.
James (Jimmy) Pyle remembered by wife Lorna.
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