Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from December 30 to January 5; A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks.
Byline: By, Kristy Dawson
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Anne ANDREW
nee Hogg Sunniside Peacefully in hospital on 19th December 2022 aged 72 years Anne. Much loved wife of Allan, dearly loved mam of Darren and Leanne, loving nana of Aaron, Sophie, Joshua, Jacob, Luke and Megan, dear sister of Judith, sister-in-law of Stephen and dearest auntie of Rachael, Zoey and Louie. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 9.30am.Would friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Community Services 4807 c/o Martin Rankin Funeral Directors, 7 The Square, Front Street, Whickham NE16 4JB. All welcome afterwards at the Gibside Hotel, Whickham.
Allan ANDREW
Sunniside Suddenly at home on 27th December 2022 aged 72 years Allan. Much loved husband of the late Anne, dearly loved dad of Darren and Leanne, loving grandad of Aaron, Sophie, Joshua, Jacob, Luke and Megan, dear brother-in-law of Judith and Stephen and dearest uncle of Rachael, Zoey and Louie. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 9.30am. Would friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Community Services 4807 c/o Martin Rankin Funeral Directors, 7 The Square, Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4JB. All welcome afterwards at The Gibside Hotel Whickham.
Thomas. F. ARMSTRONG Prudhoe
Prudhoe Died 29th December 2022 aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Molly. Would friends please meet for a graveside service at Old Edgewell Cemetery on Wednesday 11th January at 11:30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for the Great North Air Ambulance c/o 1 Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4TS 0191 4132318
Richard Dick ASTON
Dick AMBLE Peacefully at home with his daughters around him on 26th December 2022 aged 98 years. Richard, beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving dad of Eleanor, Susan, Barbara and Beverley, also a devoted granda and great-granda who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St Cuthbert's Church, Amble on Tuesday 17th January at 11:15am, followed by a committal service at Northumberland Crematorium, Felton. All floral tributes and enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Amble, telephone: 01665 710437
Jane Jean ATKINS
Jean It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jane Elizabeth Atkins Jean. Jean passed away peacefully at home on 28th December 2022 aged 83 years. She was a much-loved wife to Tommy, mother to Rob and Helen, mother-in-Law to Claire and Mark, and treasured grandma to Cameron and Beth, and will be missed everyday. The funeral service will be held at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 23rd January 2023 at 1.30pm. Immediate family flowers only please, donations will be gratefully received for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Yvonne Lisle ATKINSON
Whickham Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on the 28th December 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Frank, much loved Mam of Karen and Tracey, adored Nana of Lauren, Nicole, Daniel and Hollie and Great Nana to Kiera and Oliver. Family and friends please meet at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 16th January at 11.15am for a celebration of Yvonne's life. The family ask that you wear something red Yvonne's favourite colour Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Yvonne for Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care daftasabrush.org.uk would be appreciated. The family invite you to join them at The Ravensworth Arms, Lamesley after the service.
Mary BARTLEY
Hexham. On 24th December 2022, Mary Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Requiem Mass to Celebrate Mary's life will be held at St Mary's R C Church Hexham on Thursday 12th January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to sightsavers.org c/o Dodd's of Hexham, NE46 2EW.
Robert Bob BELL
Lemington -Formerly Longbenton. Suddenly on 17th December, aged 73 years. A much loved dad of Victoria and Jamie, father-in-law of Scott and Angela, brother of John, Bill, Gordon and the late George, loving grandad, great-grandad, cousin, uncle and friend to all. Reunited with his much loved grandson Kieran. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at West Road Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Tyneside and Northumberland, MIND. All welcome afterwards to Wansbeck House, Lemington to celebrate Bob's life. Adios Amigo
Robert Bob BELL
Bob Robert Bob Bell. Lemington formerly Longbenton suddenly on 17th Dec, aged 73. Much loved Dad of Victoria and Jamie, father in law of Scott and Angela, loving Grandad of the late Kieran, Dylan, Lewis, Amy and Sean. Great grandad of Evie, Kieran, Noah, Cody, Harry, Lydia, Oliver and Lennon. Please meet for funeral service at West Rd Crematorium, Mon 9th Jan 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. All are welcome back to Heaton, Meadowfield Social Club, where ample refreshments will be provided, to the sound of Bob's favourite songs.
May Ellen Langford BELSHAW Walker
Walker Sadly, at home surrounded by her loving family aged 92 years. May, beloved wife of the late Peter, a cherished and adored mam to Janice, Peter and Derek and loving mother-in-law to Sean, Angela and Sherin. Much loved nana to Claire, Peter, Paul, Michael, Rachael, Christopher, Thomas, their partners and the late Steven, and an ever-loving great nana. Also, a loving sister to Lillian and her late brothers and sisters. Funeral service to take place on 20th January 2023 at West Road Crematorium at 12:45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The British Heart Foundation. All welcome to join us afterwards at the Lindisfarne, Wallsend. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 105-109 High Street West Wallsend NE28 8JD 0191 2625100
Derek Thomas BENNETT
Ashington Suddenly on 17th December, aged 69 years. Beloved Husband of Chris, much loved Dad of Gregg and Dean, Father-in-law to Vicky, loving Grandad of Georgina, dear Brother of Carole, much loved Brother-in-law and Uncle and loved Son-in-law of Janet and the late Gordon. Friends please meet for funeral service and cremation at Blyth Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be given for the Royal British Legion. Enquiries c/o William Purves Funeral Directors, Ashington Tel 01670 812117
Alistair John BENNIE
Passed away peacefully on December 28th in the care of his family at Scarbrough Court Masonic Care Home. Alistair is survived by his Sister Patricia, Wife Angela, Sons David, Graeme, Ian, Michael and Daughter Helen. 7 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Please join us on Friday 27th January at Whitley Bay Comrades Club, The Links from 1pm for a celebration of his life.
Annie May Consett BENNISON nee Gibson
nee Gibson Consett Peacefully in hospital aged 92 years with family around her. May, beloved wife of the late Ernie, a loving mam to David and Colin and mother-in-law to Susan and Moira. May was also a much loved grandma, great grandma and auntie. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 13th January 2023 at 10:15am at Delves Lane Methodist Church followed by committal at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Delves Lane Methodist Church, DH8 7EP. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare The Grove 01207 580985
Susan BLAKEY
Byker Passed away peacefully on December 21st, aged 75 years. Dear wife of the late John, loving mother of John and Alan, nana to Dana, John, Ben and Lily, loving sister to Jimmy and the late Anne. Much loved mother in law to Jane and Debbie. A loving aunty, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service will be at The West Road Crematorium on 11th January at 12:45pm. We welcome donations to The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in lieu of flowers. All invited afterwards to Heaton Buffs Club. W.S. Harrison & Son Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415.
Alice BLAND
Passed away peacefully on 27th December 2022 aged 88 years. Loved mam of Tracey, Raymond and Carol, mother-in-law to Kenny and Harriet. Sorely missed by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren also a beloved wife of the late Ray. Funeral service to take place at West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 10th January, 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to a charity of the family's choice. All enquiries to Chris Sample Funeral Services Tel: 0191 815 7700
Maurice Monkseaton BOARDMAN
Monkseaton Peacefully on December 28th aged 90 years Maurice. Dearly loved husband of Joan, dear dad of David, Valerie and Clare and a loving father in-law, grandad, great grandad, brother, and uncle. Service and cremation at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January at 10.30am. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers please by request, donations in lieu for the Cullercoats RNLI All enquiries please to James Hamilton Funeral Directors Darrell House Brunswick Village Tel: 0191 2366243
Beth BOGGON Birtley
Birtley Peacefully on 2nd January aged 90 years, Elizabeth Beth nee Sharp. Dearly loved...
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