FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are the death notices placed in the Hexham Courant.

You can leave any tributes in the comments section.

Carol Ridgway (Ovington)

Formerly of Beech Close Farm, Newton.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 30, 2022 aged 70 years.

Beloved wife of Stuart, a much-loved mam of Joanne and mother-in-law of Derrick, a devoted grandma to James, a dear sister to Hughie and sister-in-law to Sharon. Will be sadly missed.

Would friends please meet for service and cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle, on Monday, October 17 at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK.

All enquiries c/o All Seasons Funeral Directors tel. (01661) 598 288.

Mary Irene Armstong (Haydon Bridge)

Peacefully in hospital on October 2, 2022, aged 87 years.

Rene, beloved wife of the late Maurice, adored mother of David, Gillian and Carolyn, dearest grandmother of Thomas, James, Matthew, Alexander and Amelia.

Joseph William Rutherford (Whitfield)

Peacefully in hospital on October 3, 2022, aged 89 years.

Billy, much-loved husband of Hazel, dear dad of David, Richard and father-in-law to Emma, proud grandad of Kyran and Haydn.

Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Whitfield, on Thursday, October 20 at 1.00 pm, followed by interment at Holy Trinity Church Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers in Billy's memory to Holy Trinity Church or Whitfield Parish Hall c/o Dodd's of Hexham NE46 2EW.

James Henry Grigor (Henry) (Prudhoe)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 1, 2022 at Red Brick House Care Home aged 84 years.

Devoted husband to the late Sheila Anne Grigor. Dearly loved father to Julie and Stephen and father-in-law to John and Alison. Treasured grandfather to Rachel and Rebecca. Also, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Would friends please meet for a service at Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday, October 20 at 2.45pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Mesothelioma UK.

All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, Victoria House, Front Street, Prudhoe. 01661 833078

John Crozier (Bellingham)

Suddenly in hospital on September 30, 2022 aged 86 years after a short illness.

John, much-loved and adored husband of Carole, loving dad to Donna, Jonathan and son-in-law Gavin and a dear uncle to Cath, David, Amy and Philip.

John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Would friends please meet for service at St Cuthbert's Church, Bellingham, on Tuesday, October 25 at 11.00am followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only please, a retiring collection will be taken for Cancer Research and The Stroke Association.

Thomas Geoffrey (Geoff) Temple (Ingoe)

Died peacefully at home with his family on October 4, 2022, aged 81 years.

Much loved husband of the late Jennifer, dear dad to Ian, Caroline and Christopher, father-in-law to Neil and Gillian, and proud grandad to Isabelle, Luke and Imogen.

Funeral Private.

Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to Tynedale Hospice At Home.

Pauline O'Connor (Hexham)

The O'Connor family is sad to announce the passing of their beloved mother Pauline, who died peacefully on October 8, 2022, at the age of 81.

Beloved wife of the late Albert (Bert).

Funeral Service at St Mary's R C Church, Hexham, on Wednesday, October 26 at 12 noon followed by a private burial.

R I P.

June Young (Hexham)

Peacefully at Lowgate Nursing Home on October 8, 2022, aged 91 years.

June, much-loved wife of Godfrey, loving mother to Craig and Garry, a loved grandmother to all her grandchildren.

Service and cremation to take place at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, on Friday, October 28 at 11.45am.

Family flowers only please; donations in leiu of flowers to Parkinson UK c/o Dodd's of Hexham, NE46 2EW.

Joyce Cunningham (Hexham)

Peacefully at home on October 2, 2022, aged 83 years.

Joyce, beloved wife of the late John, much-loved mother and nana to all the family.

Funeral service to take place at Hexham Abbey on Friday, October 21 at 10.30 am, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu of flowers in Joyce's memory to Rainbow Trust c/o Dodd's of Hexham NE46 2EW.

Bernadette Sinclair (Hexham)

Died peacefully in hospital on October 2, 2022, aged 88 years.

Bernie, beloved wife of the late Graham, dear mother of Margaret, Mark, Michael and the late John, loving mother-in-law of Kathy and Debbi and loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Requiem Mass at St Mary's R C Church, Hexham, on Tuesday, November 1 at 10.00 am, followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only please donations in Bernadette's memory to CAFOD.

R I P.

Nick Norris (Hexham)

Peacefully on September 24, 2022, aged 79 years after a short illness.

Nick, dearly loved husband of Linda and father of Peter.