A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East has been published in The Chronicle's deaths and funeral announcements. Among them are tributes to a devoted husband and a dearly loved dad.
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition, and The Chronicle is proud of the trust placed in it to make these important announcements. Every notice published also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK's number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Each notice remains online forever, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs, and make donations in memory. Each week, tributes are paid to the loved ones remembered in the area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.
Death Notices
David William ASH (Jesmond) passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on 26th July 2026. Beloved husband of Margaret, dear father of Julian, and a much-loved grandfather. Family and friends are asked to meet for service at All Saints Church, Gosforth on Tuesday 11th August at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Enquiries to W S Harrison Funeral Directors, 157 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4HJ, Tel: (0191) 285 8376.
Sheila Marion AVERY (Seahouses) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 26th July, aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Stewart, much-loved mother of Ian, Wayne, Carl, and Dean, mother-in-law of Clare, Sarah, and Donna, loving gran to William, Rebecca, Sophie, Myles, Ellie, Gus, and Murray, and a dear sister to David and Keith. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, North Sunderland, on Friday 7th August at 3.00pm, followed by interment in North Sunderland Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations to MIND or Bell View Help at Home.
Raymond (Ray) BELL (Wallsend) passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday 23rd July 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad of Alex, Chris, and Diana, dear grandad of Matthew, Frances, and Hadley. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Monday 10th August at 3.00pm. Family flowers only; donations to Prostate Cancer. Afterwards, all welcome to The Spread Eagle Pub, Front Street, Preston Village. Enquiries to R. S Scott Funeral Directors, Sycamore Street, Wallsend, NE28 6TH, Tel: (0191) 262 3880.
Further Tributes
Ann CARR (Hadston) passed away peacefully in Heatherdale Care Home on 26th July 2026, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Carlton, loving mam of Michael, Gillian, Linda, and Graham, and a devoted grandma and great grandma. Funeral service on Friday 7th August at Northumberland Crematorium at 10am. Family flowers only; donations to Hadston House. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Amble, 01665 710437.
Ailsa Anne DIXON (Anick) passed away peacefully on 21st July 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Fenwick, much-loved mother of David and Jenna. Service and cremation at Newcastle West Road Crematorium on Monday 10th August at 11.00am. No flowers; donations to Injured Jockey's Fund c/o Dodd's of Hexham, NE46 2EW.
Beth FRASER (Bumblebee Hair Salon) passed away peacefully at home on 21 July 2026 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Leo, loving mum/mam/mops to Helen, Michelle, Fiona, and Malcolm, grandma to Keith, Simon, Ben, Toby, Barney, and Freddie, great grandma to Mark, Josh, and Lucie, pirate grandma to Archie and Emilia, and grandma to Daisy Dog. Requiem mass at St George's RC Church, Bells Close, on Monday 17 August at 11.30am, followed by cremation at West Road Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only; donations to Myaware. All welcome afterwards at Bumblebee Hair Salon. Co-op Funeralcare Benwell House, Newcastle NE15 6RU, Tel: (0191) 2731311.
Brenda GEORGE (nee Robson) (Whickham) passed away peacefully in hospital on 12th July 2026, aged 64 years. Much-loved wife of Colin, dearly loved mam of Odelle and Tarley, loving grandma of Miller, Dempsey, Tedi, and Glen Thomas, beloved sister of Ian and Andrew. Funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Wednesday 12th August at 12noon. Family flowers only; donations to Crohn's & Colitis UK. All welcome afterwards at The Highwayman, Whickham Highway.
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Frederick (Fred) GOODRUM (Stanley) passed away peacefully at home on 20th July, aged 84 years. Devoted husband to the late Angela, dearly loved Dad of Helen, Joanne, and Lesley, treasured Grandad to Katherine and Michael. Funeral service on Monday 10th August at 2pm at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations to Consett Cats.
Geordie HEADS (North Shields) passed away peacefully at home on 25th July 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much-loved dad of Paul and Dawn, father-in-law of Deborah and Lee, loving grandad of Kieron, Callum, Brogan, and Luke, great-grandad of Layton, Harlow, Emilia, Lenzo, and Ariella. Funeral service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 12.45pm. Flowers or donations to Marie Curie. Enquiries to Chris Sample Funerals, 53 Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NS, Tel: 0191 2578401.
Pamela (Pam) JAMIESON (Gittus) passed away peacefully on 24th July 2026, aged 67, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Pam leaves behind her devoted husband Lenny; her loving mum, Cathy, and dad, Brian; her brother, Robert; her daughter, Karen; her stepchildren, Leonard and Wendy; and her cherished grandchildren. In keeping with Pam's wishes, there will be no funeral service, and she will have an unattended cremation. The family will hold a celebration of her life in the coming weeks. Enquiries to L&G Family Funeral Directors, Walker, NE6 2PD, 0191 6911395.
Elizabeth MATHER (Gosforth, late of Jesmond) died peacefully at Dene Park House on July 19th 2026, in her 99th year. Celebration of her long life at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday 7th August at 1.30pm. Donations to Arthritis UK. Enquiries to Newcastle Family Funeral Directors, 73 Great North Road, Gosforth, NE3 2DQ, Tel 0191 2845400.
Further Tributes
Brenda MCKEOWN (Nee Anderson) (West Denton) passed away peacefully on Thursday 23rd July 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved wife to the late John, loving mam of Linda, Kathryn, John, and the late Paul. Funeral service at West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 12th August at 10:15am. Family flowers only; donations to Cranlea Residents Fund. All welcome back to Benwell Hill Cricket Club afterwards.
Violet MORLAND (West Moor) passed away peacefully on 21st July 2026, aged 93 years. Much-loved wife of the late Jack, beloved mam of Trevor and the late Sue, loving nana of Paul, Stacey, and Becky, and great nana to Abbie, Mollie, Penny, Anthony, Jack, and James. Funeral service at West Road Crematorium on 11th August 2026 at 11am. Family flowers only; donations to Children with Cancer UK. All welcome back to West Moor Social Club. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 79 Station Road, Forest Hall, NE12 8AQ, 0191 259 9964.
Hazel NICHOLSON (Pelton Fell) passed away peacefully on 20th July 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert, loving Mam, Grandma, and Great Grandma. Service at St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church, Chester Le Street on Friday 7th August at 12:45pm, followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations to NSPCC.
Henry SCHNEIDER (Jackson) of Thropton, formerly of Monkseaton, passed away peacefully 25th July 2026 after a long illness, aged 85. Will be missed by wife Cathy, daughter Karen, and sons Paul and Alfred. Brother to the late Nobby and Harry Schneider, half-brother to the late Gordon and Jimmy Jackson. A private direct cremation will take place according to his wishes. The family wish to thank all nurses and carers involved in his care.
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Winifred SIBBALD (Marsden) passed away at Southmead Hospital, Bristol on 20th July 2026, aged 88 years. Funeral service on Monday 24th August 2026 in the Woodland Chapel at Westerleigh Crematorium, Bristol, at 14:00. Family flowers only; donations to The Stroke Association. Enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield, Bristol, 0117 9562834.
Robert Taylor (Bob) SMITH passed away peacefully with family at his side on 12th July 2026 in hospital, aged 82 years. Much-loved father of Alan and Christopher, father-in-law to Clare and Suzie, loving grandad to Joe and Rosie. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 14th August 2026 at 2:15pm. Floral tributes to North Shields Co-op Funeralcare. Donations to Teenage Cancer Trust. Co-op Funeralcare, Mill House, Billy Mill Avenue, North Shields NE29 0QR.
Stephen Andrew TAIT (North Shields) died suddenly on 7th July, aged 63 years. Dearly beloved Dad of Rebecca, Samantha, and Charlotte, adored Brother of Sharon, Christine, and Jackie, much-loved grandfather of Dotty, George, and Renesmee. Service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 7th August at 3pm. All welcome afterwards at the PTE club, Byker. E Turnbull & Sons Ltd, Albion Road, North Shields NE29 0HE, Tel. 0191 2571201.
John THOMPSON (Seahouses) passed away peacefully on 26th July 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Sandra, loving Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad. Funeral Service at Northumberland Crematorium Felton on 7th August at 3.00pm. Enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care Amble, 01665 710437.
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Doreen WALKER (West End) passed away peacefully on 23rd July, serenaded by the Newcastle Apostolic Church Gospel Singers, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved Mam of Dianne, Debbie, and the late Julie, cherished Nana of Michael, Craig, Joanne, Ryan, Jamie, Blake, Alex, and Mikaela. Cremation at West Road Crematorium on Friday 7th August at 11.00am. Flowers welcome. All welcome back to the Jingling Gate. Enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.
Thomas (Grandad Tom) WILKINSON (Whitley Bay) passed away peacefully following a short illness on 13th July 2026, aged 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Elizabeth, much-loved Dad of David and the late Stephen, proud Granddad of James, Jenna & Ross, Andrew & Megan, Laura, and Vicky, and a Great Grandad. Family and friends please meet at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 24th August at 10:30am. Family flowers only. All welcome afterwards to Whitley Bay Golf Club. Enquiries to Thornhill Funeral Services, Mistletoe Road, Jesmond NE2 2DX, 07732052170.
In Memoriams
Pauline CALLANAN - It's been 10 years since you went up to Heaven. We never got to meet you, but we know all about you from mam. We know you were the most loving caring and amazing grandma in the whole world. Love from your Great Granddaughter Harper and Great Grandson Lindin.
Pauline CALLANAN (Walker) - Treasured memories of my loving wife, Pauline passed away 10 years ago today. Loving husband Bill.
Pauline CALLANAN - 10 years ago today I lost you and the pain still hasn't faded. Love your Granddaughter Jayde.
Pauline CALLANAN - In memory of our loving and adored Mam. It's been 10 years since we lost you. Forever loved and missed by Son Jason, partner Sharon, Twins Paul, Kim and family, Granddaughter Roxie.
Donald CASSELLS (Morpeth) - Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father, grandad, brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, friend and colleague who died 25 July 2025. And his daughter Janine Pamela Turnbull, dearly loved wife of John and devoted mother of Ethan, who died 4 August 2025.
Edna May DREYER (Guidepost) - Cannot believe it's 2 years today. Forever in our thoughts. Love from Irene, The Late Eric, Julie and Family.
Jaimie HETHERINGTON - Our Beautiful Daddy in Heaven. You held our hand when we were small, you caught us when we fell, you're the hero of our childhood and our best friend. Love you always and forever. Your Twins Oliver and Elliot-Joe. Love and miss you endlessly, Jamie. Love your Wife Kay.
Tony PYLE (Stanhope Street) - My beautiful Brother Tony, you mean the world to me. Keep shining bright in the sky at night. Love always. Sis Debs, Darren, Ricky, Tony, Dobs, Carriann, Adam, Adam, Jack and Sadie.
Tony PYLE (Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle) - Our Tony. Today my whole world fell apart. Love and miss you, Tony. Your Ma. Love and miss you forever, my loving Brother. Love Sister Kelly Kids and Grandkids. Love you, Dad. Taylor and Libby.
Birthday Memoriams
Mary Elizabeth ARMSTRONG - Happy 60th birthday to our cherished daughter and sister. Love from Mam, Dad and Sarah.
Hughie BOYD (High Heaton) - I still remember your birthday and the great times we had on that day. Thinking of you always. Once a Howard, always a Howard. John.
Ron CUTHBERTSON (Bensham) - Birthday wishes for a loving husband, dad and granda and great-granda Ron. Missing you always, Marjorie and family.
Joanne SAYERS - Thinking of you today on your birthday and every day. A much loved sister and auntie. Margaret, Sarah and Joseph.
Irene (Issi) SMART (Ward) - Thinking of you on your birthday, missing you always. Husband Lar and all the family.
Dennis William SPENCE - Missing you on what would have been your 37th Birthday, the ninth one without you Son. From your heartbroken Mam, Dad and family.
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