Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from February 17 to February 23; 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
Margaret Rose Winlaton AITMAN
Winlaton Peacefully in hospital on 20th February 2023, aged 90 years Margaret. Dearly beloved mother of Janet & Heather, dear mother-in-law of Doug, loving grandmother to Claire, Katherine and David, great grandmother of James and much loved sister of Winnie. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 8th March 2023, Mountsett Crematorium at 2:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Prostate Cancer UK c/o Martin Rankin Funeral Directors, 7 The Square, Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4JB. All welcome afterwards at the West End Club, Winlaton.
David Henry ARKLESS
Chester-le-Street Peacefully on the 16th February, aged 82 years. Dearly loved son of the late Dorothy and Sidney and much loved cousin of Ruth. David will be sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday 8th March at 10.30am. No flowers by request. Donations in memory of David for The British Heart Foundation would be appreciated and can be made at the service.
Derek ARMSTRONG
Passed away 6th February 2023 aged 83 years. A much beloved Husband of Elaine, loving Father of Jonathan and Carolyn and devoted Grandfather of Lilly, Sam, Freya, Emily, Ava, Lily and Noah. Funeral service to take place at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 27th February 2023 at 2:45pm, followed by a celebration of Derek's life at The South Causey Inn, Stanley, DH9 0LS. Family flowers only please and donations in lieu if so desired to 'Daft as a Brush' which was a charity close to Derek's heart. All enquiries to Derwentside Funeral Service TEL: 01207 234444
Marjorie ARMSTRONG Ponteland
Ponteland Peacefully on 21st February 2023, aged 99 years, Marjorie Nee Elliott. Dearly loved Wife of the late John, devoted Mam of Susan and loving Mother in Law to Steven. Much loved Grandma to Andrew and James. Marjorie will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for Service and Cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Wednesday 8th March at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, a retiring collection will take place after the Service in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
June ATKINSON Ryton
Ryton Peacefully on 9th February, aged 86 years. A much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Friends please meet for service at Holy Cross Church, Ryton on Wednesday 1st March at 1.15pm prior to interment in Ryton cemetery. All are welcome afterwards to Ye Olde Cross, Ryton. Family flowers only please, donations for British Lung Foundation may be sent c/o 1 Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4TS. Tel : 0191-4132318
Michael ATKINSON
Montagu Dog walker for over 60 years died suddenly at home on Sunday 12th February 2023 aged 83 years. He was a much loved Brother-in-law, Uncle and Friend to many. Please meet for service at the West Road Crematorium on Monday 6th March at 1:15pm. Donations if desired may be made at the service in aid of Coronary Care Unit, Freeman Hospital. Afterwards family and friends are welcome back to the Peacock Pub, Arlington Avenue. All enquiries c/o Mark Wait Funeral Service. Tel: 0191 285 6635.
John BAMBRIDGE
Annfield Plain. It with great sadness we announce the passing of John, beloved husband of Ann, devoted dad of Andrew and David and much loved father in law of Katy and Mandi. Treasured grandad of Dan, Harry, Adam and Jackson. Loving brother of Alan and Kathleen and brother in law to Stuart and Eileen. A friend and colleague to many. John died peacefully at home after a short illness on 23rd January aged 77 years. Would family and friends kindly meet at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 27th February at 11:00am, to celebrate John's life. All John's family wish to thank everyone for their kind wishes, floral tributes and cards at this very sad time. "God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts". Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research and British Heart Foundation. Thank You.
Tom BELL
Leam Lane On 20th February 2023 aged 61 years, Tom, much loved husband of Michelle, much loved dad of Dale, Hayley, Ashley, Georgia and Thomas, much loved father-in-law of Lisa, James and Carl, much loved grandad of Leah, Abbie, Cole, Lydia, Eva, Ted and Jude, much loved son of the late Helen and Tommy, much loved son-in-law of Betty, also a much loved brother of David, Lawrence, Rob, Helen and Susan. Tom was much loved by all family and friends. Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March at 9.45am. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Brain Tumour Charity. A donation may be made at the service. Afterwards all welcome at the Leam Lane Club.
Russ BLACK Walbottle
Walbottle Peacefully in hospital with his loving sons by his side on 11th February aged 69 years. Russ, a loving dad of Andy and Matty a caring brother, uncle and friend. Would family and friends please meet for the funeral service of Russ at the West Road Crematorium on Monday 6th March at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The British Heart Foundation. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Blucher & District Social Club.
Stanley Baldwin BLACK
New York Peacefully in hospital after a long illness on 12th February, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Brenda, dear dad of Ian, Nicola and stepdad to David, much loved father-in-law of Janet and Joe, grandad to Joanne, Kerry, Kirsty, Ian, Stephen, Shanice and their partners, and great grandad to his ten great grandchildren. Friends, please meet for service at Tynemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 1st March at 12.00 noon. All welcome to the Rosehill Tavern, Wallsend afterwards. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent for the Palliative Care Unit TW002-Northumbria Healthcare c/o Melrose Funeral Services, 157 -!59 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0DL.
Ronald Ronnie BLACK
Ronnie Heaton Peacefully in hospital on the 16th February, aged 72 years. Dearly loved son of the late Olive and John Jack. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March at 9:00am. Family and friends please meet at the Crematorium. W.S. Harrison & Son, Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415.
Joan BLAIR née Moore
née Moore Gosforth Peacefully in Eothen Home, Gosforth with her loving family by her side on Saturday 18th February 2023, aged 99 years. Joan, beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mam of Janice, Peter and Geoffrey, dearest grandma of Anna, Megan, Laura, Sophie, Kirsten, Eva and Kit, and great grandma of Darcey, George and Elsie Joan. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service for the family to be held at the West Road Crematorium on Monday 6th March at 2:15pm, followed by a celebration of Joan's life at Trinity Methodist Church, High Street, Gosforth. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to SSAFA. W.S. Harrison & Son, Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415.
Margaret BLOOMFIELD Gateshead
Gateshead Peacefully at home on 11th February aged 81 years, Margaret nee Scott. A dearest Mam, Grandma and sister. Friends invited to service at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 28th February at 1pm. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be made at the service for Cancer Research UK E Bush Funeral Director 79-83 Old Durham Road Gateshead Tel No 0191 477 1726
Cecil BOOTH
Lemington Rise Peacefully at Sutherland Court Care Home on Monday 13th February 2023 aged 97 years, Cecil. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Loving dad of the late Kenneth. Much loved granda of all the grandchildren. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service and cremation at the West Road Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 8th March at 12 Noon. Reunited together again with his loving wife Maureen. Now at peace.
Jess BRAMLEY
Blyth Peacefully at home on 7th February 2023, aged 80 years, Jess, much loved wife of the late Dave, much loved mam of Craig and Kevin, mother-in-law to Chris and Kirsty, loving Nana to Carl, Jake, Ellen and Aidan. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Would family and friends please meet at the Cowpen Crematorium on Monday 6th at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Age UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, a donation box will be available at the crematorium.
Rose Frances BRIGANTI
Walker On 2nd February, aged 94 years. Rose Frances, dearly loved mam of Lawrence, Paul, Laura, Sandra, Michael, Angela, Joseph, Sylvia and David, and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Family and friends please meet for service at West Road Crematorium on Monday 27th February at 3:00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to: W.S. Harrison & Son, Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UD. Tel 0191 2655415.
David BRYSON
Peacefully on the 13th February 2023, aged 83 years. David will be greatly missed by all his family...
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