Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from January 6 to January 12; A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
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Death Notices
June AKENCLOSE née Robinson
née Robinson Passed away peacefully on boxing day aged 75 years. Loving mam to Tracey, Wendy, Karen & mother in law to Mark. Sister of Dot and treasured nana to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends please meet at Holy Cross Cemetery, Wallsend on Monday 16th January at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to go to Cancer Research UK. E Turnbull & Son North Shields 0191 257 1201
Margaret ALLEN Nee Elliott
Nee Elliott Ryton late of Winlaton Mill After a long illness at Ryton Towers on Friday 23rd December 2022 aged 89 years. Margaret devoted wife of the late John, much loved mam of Judith, loving grandma of Rachel. Please meet for funeral service Thursday 19th January 11:45am at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Society.
Raymond ARCHER
Rowlands Gill peacefully on 21st December 2022, aged 88 years Ray, beloved husband of the late Joan, adored Grandad of Shirley and Robert and great grandad of Dylan, Robyn and Lexi-Ruby, Raymond will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at St Paul's Church, Winlaton on Tuesday 17th January at 1.15pm followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton for 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
Nora ARKLE nee Butterfield
nee Butterfield North Kenton Nora, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of George and Brian, mother-in-law of Heather and Tricia and a loving nanna of Jamie. Died peacefully in hospital on 27th December 2022. Cremation to be held at West Road Crematorium on Monday 16th January at 11.45am. Following the service all welcome back to the Kenton Club. Nora will be very sadly missed. Newcastle Family Funeral Directors 71-73 Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Tel 0191 2845400
Dorothy ARNOTT
Cullercoats. Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday 27th December, aged 82 years, after a bravely fought illness. Dorothy Nee Maynes beloved wife of Norman, much loved mam to Julie, Paul and Lynn, grandma to Richard and Lewis. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 13th January at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only, donations to the Alzheimer's Society. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. To be followed by a celebration of her life at the Grand Hotel, Tynemouth. R.J. Ryland Funeral Services 0191 2526500
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Margaret Peggy ASHDOWN
Peggy Bedlington Peacefully on 2nd January, aged 93 years. Beloved Wife of the late Charles, devoted Grandma of Lee and Clare, as well as a much loved Great Grandma of Juliette. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Cowpen crematorium on Wednesday 18th January at 1.45 pm. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries C/O John Grenfell & Son Funeral Directors, Bedlington. Tel. 01670 823204.
John AYLWIN-HENRY
Ryton Peacefully in Eighton Lodge on 8th January 2023 aged 81 years John. Beloved son of the late John Ernest and Doris and dear brother of the late Valerie. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 27th January at 9.45am. Would friends please meet at crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to Parkinsons UK c/o Martin Rankin Funeral Directors 7 The Square, Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4JB.
Edna May 'May' BAINBRIDGE née Hunter
née Hunter Walker Passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family on 28th December 2022, aged 86 years. May, devoted wife of the late Les. She was also a much loved mam, nana, great nana, sister, mother in law, auntie, neighbour and friend to many, who will be greatly missed. Please meet for a celebration of May's life at The West Road Crematorium on Monday 16th January 2023 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Tyneside Kidney Patients Association. Informal dress code if desired. "A Walker lass through and through, a woman well loved" W.S. Harrison & Son Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415
Anne BAINS Nee Gunson
Nee Gunson formerly of Winlaton Passed away peacefully in Huntingdon, Cambridge, on January 10th 2023 aged 86 years. Much loved Mum of Joanna. Dearly loved Nana of Fraser and James, also a loving Sister and Aunt. For Further information, please contact Easton and Cook Funeral Service. Tel 01480 301400.
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Sandra BARKER Dawson
Dawson West Denton formerly of Byker. Peacefully in hospital after a short illness on Christmas Eve 2022, aged 73 years, Sandra. Beloved Wife of the late Tom, much loved Mam of Tom and an adored Nana of Greg and Anna. Sandra will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Tuesday 17th January at 11:45am. Family flowers only please, a retiring collection will be taken at the end of the service in aid of Thomas Bewick School for Children with Autism. All are welcome to join the family afterwards at The Excelsior Club, Westerhope. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 -2a Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, NE15 7AT. Tel: 0191 274 4373.
Jean Margaret BATES
Chester-le-Street Peacefully on 23rd December 2022 aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Ken, much loved mother to Alison and grandma to Dominic and Bethany. A much loved and respected lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family, colleagues and all who knew her. Service and Cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January at 1:30pm. By request, family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired may be made to Lindisfarne Care Home, Ouston, a donation box will be available at the Service.
George Edward BEEBY
Wallsend Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on 1st January 2023 aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Eva. Beloved Dad of the late Anne and Father-in-Law of the late Bert. Loving Grandad 'Gag' and Great Grandad. Sadly missed by friends and family. Funeral service to take place at Tynemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 25th January at 1pm. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu of the Dogs Trust. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Wallsend 105-109 High Street West Wallsend NE28 8JD 0191 2625100
Ray BELL
Annfield Plain Peacefully on 23rd December 2022, aged 91 years. Ray, beloved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Leonard, James, Pauline and Raymond and a loving grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law to all his family. Requiem Mass will be held at St Teresa's RC Church, Annfield Plain on Tuesday 17th January at 10am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Followed by committal at Mountsett Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in Ray's memory to Cancer Research UK. Co-op Funeralcare Back Durham Road Annfield Plain DH9 7UG 01207 234494
Sylvia Lanchester, formerly of Stanley BENNETT Nee Malt
Nee Malt Lanchester, formerly of Stanley Peacefully at University Hospital, Durham on 22nd December aged 91 years Sylvia, beloved Wife of the late George Bennett, loving and devoted Mother of Neil, Michelle and Andrew, Mother in law of Christine, Tom and Julie, Nan of Joanne, Christopher, Rachel, Stephanie, Lauren, Darryn, Ryan and Chris, Great Nan of Eleanor, Chloe, Jack, Megan and Grace, Sister of Jack Malt and Sister in law of Margaret. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends, please meet for the service at Mountsett Crematorium 1:15pm on 19th January, 2023. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Motor Neurone Association.
Priscilla Anne BILES
Woolsington Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2022, aged 88 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service to be held at The West Road Crematorium on Friday 20th January 2023 at 11am. Close family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK. Everyone welcome after the service at Morpeth Rugby Club. John Bardgett & Sons Oakwood House, 571 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9PQ Tel: 0191 2739292
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Carol Kenton BIRD
Kenton In hospital surrounded by her family on 29th December aged 76 years, Carol, dearly loved wife of Gordon for 52 years, dear mam of Mark and Darren, mother in-law of Gayle and Jennifer, a much loved nana of Daniel, Jack and Faye also a beloved sister of Marilyn, Jacky, Allan and the late Maureen. All welcome back to the Kenton Club following the funeral service. Service and cremation at the West Road Crematorium Newcastle on Monday January 23rd at 11.15am. Friends please meet at the crematorium. All enquiries please to James Hamilton Funeral Directors Darrell House Brunswick Village Tel: 0191 2366243
John BLISSETT
Stamfordham 8th January 2023. Service...
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