FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are some of the death notices placed in the Hexham Courant this week.

Tributes can be left in the comment section.

Elaine SLEE

SLEE Elaine (nee. Rayner) (Birtley, late of Kielder & Blucher) Passed away peacefully at Wordsworth House, Jesmond on 11th April 2023, aged 76 years. Elaine, beloved wife of the late Jimmy. Devoted mum of David and Janet. Mother-in-law of Karen and Rob. Much loved grandma of Morgan, Sioned, Georgia and Eleanor. Dear sister of Raymond, Jean, John, Susan, Kevin, Angela and Thomas. Elaine will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service to be held at West Road Crematorium on Friday 5th May at 2.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Maggie's Cancer Support Centre.

Jean Chisholm BERKLEY

BERKLEY Jean Chisholm Sandhoe, Corbridge. Peacefully on April 20th 2023 aged 92 years. Jean beloved wife of the late John Barry and a dearly loved mum to James, Matthew and the late Alistair. Jean will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for a woodland burial at Hexham Cemetery on Friday May 12th at 2.00pm.

Jean Chisholm BERKLEY

BERKLEY Jean Chisholm Sandhoe, Corbridge.

Peacefully on April 20th 2023 aged 92 years. Jean beloved wife of the late John Barry and a dearly loved mum to James, Matthew and the late Alistair. Jean will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for a woodland 

WATSON Zilla

WATSON Zilla (Ponteland) Passed away suddenly in hospital surrounded by her family following a short illness on 15th April 2023, aged 59 years. Dearly loved wife of Tony and treasured mum to Emma & Amy. Zilla will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A celebration of Zilla's life is to be held at St Mary's Church, Ponteland on 10th May at 1.30pm. She requested that everyone wears bright colours. Donations in lieu of flowers on the day to Breast Cancer Now. All enquires to Go As You Please Funerals 01670 730303

William Steven BARON

BARON William Steven (Prudhoe) Suddenly after a short illness on 21st April 2023, aged 53 years, Billy, beloved son of Ann and the late Bill, adored brother of John and Jane, dearest brother-in-law of Denise, also loving uncle to Mark, Ayesha and Mark and best mate of Jamie. Would friends please meet for Service and Cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Thursday 4th May at 3.30pm Family flowers only please, donations if desired to MacMillan

Edna BAGGALEY

BAGGALEY Edna Ovingham Peacefully at Hexham Hospital on 14th April, 2023 aged 91 years. A beloved wife of the late Alan. Beloved mam to Stephen, Ruth, John, daughters-in-law Susan and Heather and son-in-law Andy. Grandma to Michelle, Laura and David and great-grandma to Sophie and Jamie. Also, sister to Norman, Stella and the late Jeannie. Funeral to be held on 5th May at 11am at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please, with any donations to Marie Curie at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ednabaggaley All welcome back to The Adam and Eve, Prudhoe, following the service.

Thomas Ord TELFER

TELFER Thomas Ord (Tot) The family of the late Tot would like to thank everyone for their kindness, cards and messages of support following their sad loss. Special thanks to Deacon Anne Taylor for a comforting service, James and Sally Dickinson for funeral arrangements, Rocky Road for the excellent tea, Close House Nursing Home and Ward 4 Hexham Hospital for their care, also to everyone for their kind donations to The Great North Air Ambulance.

Noreen Joan BENNETT

BENNETT Noreen Joan "Joan" Noreen Joan Bennett (formerly of Cardiff). Died peacefully in Carntyne Care Home Hexham on 8th April 2023, aged 89. Most beloved wife of Graham for 65 years. Beloved mother to Anne, Steve and Jill and their partners, dear Grandma to Jamie, Jonny, Livvy, David, Georgie and Jack and Great-Grandma to Ezra. Service to take place in West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Thursday 27th April at 11am. Family flowers

Eric WHITFIELD

WHITFIELD Eric (Crawcrook) On 13th April, aged 84 years. Eric, dearly beloved husband of the late Betty, adored dad of Gill, Helen and son-in-law Peter, a special grandad to Laura and husband Jake, Sophie and Sam, much loved brother-in-law of Alan and Brenda. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd May at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please, if desired donations can be given for Cancer Research U.K. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Prudhoe T: 01661 833078

Anne Marie GOLDSWORTHY

GOLDSWORTHY Anne Marie 'Marie' (Prudhoe) Suddenly on 10th April 2023 aged 71 years. Marie (Nee Montague) a beloved wife of John, loving mam of Kerry and Sara, grandma of Jonathan, Francesca, Cassia and Electra. Sister of Terry, Michael and Susan. Will be sadly missed by all. Would family and friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St Cuthbert Catholic Church, Prudhoe on Thursday 27th April at 11am followed by interment at Edgewell Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Family and close friends please meet after the cemetery at St Matthews Hall, Prudhoe. All enquires C/O All Seasons Funeral Directors, 01661598288.

 

Harrison MOORE

MOORE Harrison Late of Prudhoe. Passed away peacefully on 5 April aged 91 years. Devoted husband to the late Jean, beloved father to David, father in law to Rosemary, grandad to Helen and Graham and great grandad to Callum, Sophia and Jack. Would friends please meet at Mountsett Crematorium at 12:30 on Wednesday 26 April. Family flowers only please. Many thanks to Wellburn House Care Home and the wonderful staff at A&E in the RVI.

 

Thomas William FLETCHER

FLETCHER Thomas William Peacefully on Wednesday 12th April aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of Eileen, loving dad, granda and great granda who will be very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 25th April, 11.00am at Holy Cross Church, Haltwhistle followed by interment in Haltwhistle Cemetery. No flowers by family request donations if so desired in memory of Tom are for Haltwhistle Hospital Trust Fund.

 

Beryl Fernée ORCHARD

ORCHARD Beryl Fernée Of Douglas, Isle of Man, formerly from Stocksfield and former manager of Newcastle Citizens Advice Bureau, passed away peacefully at home aged 87. Beloved wife to the late Allan Orchard, wonderful mother to Melanie-Jane and Camilla and loving granny to Olivia, Abigail, Eleanor, Charlotte and Alice. Funeral to be held on 5th May at Douglas Crematorium. No flowers please, however, donations welcome in lieu to Citizens Advice Newcastle.