Funeral notices published in the Chronicle this week include tributes to John Thomas Nix, a former Director of Social Services for North Tyneside, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 16th June 2026 at the age of 90. Mr Nix was also the founder and owner of an outstanding residential care home company. He is survived by his wife Sandra, daughters Amanda and Rebecca, son-in-law Andy, grandchildren Maisy, Nathaniel and Noah, and brother Arthur. His funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 11:30am. Family flowers only are requested; donations in his memory may be made to the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
Other Notable Tributes
Among the other tributes is that of Les Cant, of Dinnington, who died peacefully in hospital on 15th June aged 79. He was a dearly loved husband of Iris, father of Paul, and brother of Foster and Ian. His funeral will be held at St Matthew's Church Dinnington Village on Friday 3rd July at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at West Road Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations are invited for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
Eileen Clark passed away peacefully at Wordsworth House on Thursday 11th June 2026, aged 80. She was the devoted wife of Brian, loving mother of Allison and Lindsey, step-mother to Lorraine and Darrin, and treasured grandmother of Sam and Elodie. Her funeral service will be at West Road Crematorium on Friday 3rd July at 11.45am. Family flowers only; donations may be made to Alzheimer's Research UK.
Barrie Colman died peacefully at home on 16th June 2026, aged 74. He was the beloved husband of Joan, father of Lee, John, Mark, John, Catherine and Mandy, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral service will be at Whitley Bay Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 8th July at 12.45pm, followed by interment at Earsdon Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations may be given to Cancer Research.
Further Death Notices
Bob Aldridge passed away peacefully after a long illness on 14th June, aged 85. He was the dearly loved husband of Kristine. A service will be held at Northumberland Burial and Crematorium Chapel Bockenfield on Wednesday 8th July at 11.15am, followed by interment. Collections will be taken for Alzheimer's Research UK.
Doris Allan, formerly of Leam Lane, died peacefully in hospital on 18th June aged 88. She is survived by her children Diane, Danny, David and Debbie, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The service will be at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 12 noon. Family flowers only; donations to Springvale Court Care Home are welcome. Mourners are asked to wear a splash of yellow, Doris's favourite colour.
Joseph Aydon, of Winlaton Mill, died on 16th June aged 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Marian, father of Elizabeth, John and the late Yvonne, and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. The service will be at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday 13th July at 11:45am. Family flowers only; donations to the Alzheimer's Society.
David Edmond Bamford, of Denton Burn, died after a short illness on 14th June 2026, aged 69. He was a dearly loved husband, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. The service will be at West Road Crematorium on Friday 3rd July at 12 noon. Family flowers only; a collection will be held for Newcastle Hospital Charity.
Harry Frederick Betts, of Battle Hill, died peacefully in hospital on 12th June, aged 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Hazel, father of Ian, Warren, Jason, Deborah and Jacqueline, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral will be at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 3rd July at 9.45am, followed by interment at Whitley Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations to the Lewy Body Society.
Maureen Cruddas passed away peacefully on 29th May 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She was a devoted wife to the late Bill and a much loved mother and grandmother. The funeral service will be at St Mary & St Cuthbert Church, Chester le Street on 3rd July at 12:00, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
Florence Dalton, of Morpeth formerly Whalton, died peacefully in hospital on 9th June, aged 87. She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Jake, mother of John, and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. The service will be at St Andrew's Church, Bolam on Friday 3rd July at 1.00pm, followed by private burial. Family flowers only; donations will be shared between St Andrew's Church and Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Pauline Fothergill (née Lamb), of Windy Nook, passed peacefully at Springvale Care Home on 18th June 2026, aged 76, with her husband Eddie of over 50 years by her side. She was the mother of Hayley and David, and grandmother of Megan, Anna, James, Miles and Ben. The funeral will be at Windy Nook Methodist Church on Monday 6th July at 12 noon, followed by committal at Saltwell Crematorium. Bright colours are requested, no black. Family flowers only; donations to Dementia UK.
Iris Gee (née Wilson), of Deckham, passed peacefully at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 19th June 2026, aged 90. She was the loving wife of the late Peter, mother of Elaine, and grandmother of Rachael and great-grandmother of Ollie and Isla. The funeral will be at Saltwell Crematorium on Wednesday 8th July at 9:45am. Family flowers only; donations to Ward 25 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Joseph John Henderson, of Corbridge, formerly Chapel House and Newburn, died peacefully after a short illness on 13th June 2026 aged 84. He was the dearly loved husband of the late Pat, father of John and Carolyn, and grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral will be at Newcastle West Road Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 1.15pm. Family flowers only; donations to Tynedale Hospice at Home and St. Andrew's Church, Corbridge.
Tony Jewitt, of Rowlands Gill, passed away on 14th June 2026 in hospital aged 75. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth, father of Victoria and Galina, and proud grandfather of Oscar and Thea. The service will be at Mountsett Crematorium on Wednesday 8th July at 1.15pm. Family flowers only; donations to Ward 37 Freeman Hospital.
Thomas Edward (Tom) Larner, of Cullercoats, died peacefully at home on 10th June, aged 85. He was the beloved husband of Christine, father of Jonathan and the late Julie, and grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral will be at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 12.45pm. Family flowers only; donations to Lymphoma Action.
Anthony (Anth) Lee, of Pennywell, died suddenly on 16th June, aged 38. He was the devoted son of Brian and the late Ann, brother of Colin, and loving uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. The service will be at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 10:00am. Family flowers only; donations to a charity of the family's choice.
Bryan Livingstone, of Birtley, formerly of Felling, passed away in the QE Hospital on 18th June 2026 aged 74. He was the much loved husband to Kathleen, father to Paul and Stephen, and grandfather to Samuel and Thomas. The funeral will be at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 7th July at 12pm. Family flowers only; donations to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Valerie (Val) Martin, of Whickham, died peacefully at home on 11th June 2026 aged 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Eddie, mother of Wayne, and grandmother of Emma. The funeral will be at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 17th July at 11.15am. Family flowers only; donations to Brysons Animal Shelter.
Robert (Bob) McKay, of Oxclose, died peacefully in hospital on 12th June aged 83. He was the much loved brother of Elsie and uncle of Denise, Juliana and Rachel. The service will be at Saltwell Crematorium on Tuesday 7th July at 10:30am. Family flowers only; donations to Bright Red Blood Cancer Charity.
Adrienne Pamela Miller, of Tynemouth, died peacefully at Eothen Care Home on 16th June 2026 aged 91. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Russ, mother of Elaine and Simon, and grandmother and great-grandmother. The service will be at Tynemouth Crematorium on Friday 3rd July at 11:15am. Family flowers only; donations to Sjogren's Syndrome.
Mary Mulligan, of West Denton Hall, died peacefully on 21st May, aged 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Johnnie, mother of Tracey, and grandmother and great-grandmother. A Requiem Mass will be held at St John Vianney RC Church on Tuesday 14th July at 11.30am. Flowers welcome.
Marion Jack Perry (née Stobo) died peacefully in Alnwick on Saturday 20th June. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Perry, mother of John and Alison, and grandmother and great-grandmother. The funeral will be at Northumberland Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 1.45pm.
Robert (Robby) Shaw, of West End, died peacefully in Marie Curie Hospice on Sunday 14th June 2026 aged 65. He was the devoted father of Michelle, Gary and Amie, and grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral will be at West Road Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 9th July at 12.00pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations to a charity of the family's choice.
Ian (Simmo) Simpson, of Walker, passed away peacefully at Freeman Hospital on Thursday 18th June, aged 61. He was the beloved son of Ellen and Eddie, and uncle to Karl and Matty. The funeral will be at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 12.45pm. No flowers; donations to Macmillan. No suits to be worn.
Ann Stamp (née Minto), formerly of Kirkley Sawmills, Ponteland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 17th June 2026, aged 86. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Thomas (Tom), mother of Tracey and Barry, and grandmother and great-grandmother. The funeral will be at Northumberland Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 1.45pm. Family flowers only; donations to Dementia UK.
Ann Lisle Stembridge (née Cruickshanks), of Monkseaton, died peacefully at home on 14th June with her children around her, aged 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Derek, mother of Michael, Beth, Lynn and Allison, and grandmother and great-grandmother. A Celebration Service will be at St. Andrew's U.R.C., Monkseaton on Thursday 16th July at 2.15pm. No flowers; donations to R.N.L.I (Cullercoats).
Maureen Wade (née Nail), of Newbiggin, passed away peacefully on 21st June 2026, aged 88. She was the wife of the late Joe Wade, mother of Kevin, Neil, Ian, Andrew and Michael, and grandmother and great-grandmother. The celebration of her life will be at Blyth Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 1:00pm. Family flowers only; donations to Dementia UK.
In Memoriams and Acknowledgements
Harry Collinson, of Durham, is remembered as a truly gentle man, deeply loved and missed always by Caroline.
Thomasina Hodgson (Tommy/Tina), of West Denton, is remembered on the fourteenth anniversary of her passing by her family Carol, Craig, Joanne and Alastair.
Anthony (Twan) Spence is remembered on the tenth anniversary of his death by his uncle Den, auntie Florence and family.
Terence (Ted) Thomas is remembered by his family Terry, granddaughters Samantha and Ashleigh, and great grandchildren Connor and Shauna.
Margaret Vent (née Wandless), of Birtley, late of Killingworth, who passed away on 25th June 2025 aged 97, is remembered by Tony, Hazel, Tone and all the family.
In birthday memoriams, Mary Elaine Thirlaway, of Washington, is remembered by her husband Bruce, daughters Julie and Sharon, and their families.
William Robert (Bill) Wilson, of Morpeth, is thanked by his family for the support and kindness received. Special thanks to staff on Ward 7 N.S.E.C.H. Cramlington, Neil Atkinson for the service, and the classic car enthusiasts who attended the funeral.
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