Death notices in The Northern Echo between February 24 and March 3

There have been 52 death announcements this week for people who have recently died in the area.

Often a family will post the obituary to share details about the life and death of their loved one.

Because they are shared online publicly, the wider community has the opportunity to hear the news of the death.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Dorothy Allan

ALLAN (of Waterhouses) On Feb 19th, Dorothy, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of Steve, dearly loved mam of David, a treasured grandma to Ryan and Parker and wonderful step grandma to Kian and Finley.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joyce STERLING

STERLING 16th February 2023 Joyce aged 84 years, passed away peacefully at Barnfield Care Home, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She leaves behind her sons, Paul and Craig, daughters-in-law Jean and Sarah,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Shirley SIMPSON

SIMPSON Shirley On 20th February peacefully in hospital Shirley aged 87 years of Darlington. Dearly loved wife of George, much loved mum of John a loving mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret HOLLINS

HOLLINS Margaret (Meg) Aged 97 years of Scorton, passed away peacefully on 19th February. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Loving mum of Carol Ann, Philip, David, Michael and Richard. Devoted... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Patricia THATCHER

THATCHER 14th February, Patricia aged 77 passed away at home surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle. Beloved husband of David, devoted mam to Rhys, Julie and Neil. Mother-in-law... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Rita STOCKDALE

STOCKDALE 17th February of Albert Hill Darlington. Rita nee Dinsdale aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Tony, devoted mam of Craig and his partner Sue, much loved Nansie to Melissa, a great-grandma... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ian Stuart COPINGER

COPINGER Ian Stuart (Mr. C) Passed away peacefully on 13th of February after a short illness aged 86. Beloved father of Gail, Ruth, David and Anne. Treasured grandfather, great-grandfather,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ronnie LAMBERT

LAMBERT 18th February, peacefully at home. Ronnie, aged 86 years of Darlington. A dearly loved husband of 66 years to Ann, a loving father, grandfather and great- grandfather. Would friends please... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Fred FLETCHER

FLETCHER 21st February, peacefully, Fred aged 85 years of Bishop Auckland, loving husband of Margaret, dearly loved stepfather of Michael, Kevin, Angela and father of Craig, also a devoted grandad,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Derek Edward ADAMSON

ADAMSON Derek Edward Peacefully on 14th February, in hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly beloved husband of Marjorie. Service to take place in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk, on 13th March at 11:30am, followed... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Frank STORR

STORR Frank died 6th February 2023, aged 90. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father and grandfather. Funeral service on Monday 6th March at 12.15pm at Carrville Methodist Church, and then... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Marguerite BLAND

BLAND On 11th February 2023 peacefully in her sleep at St Teresas Hospice. Marguerite aged 84 years of Haughton, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mam of Mark, Darren and Gary,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Michael ATKINSON

ATKINSON 15th February, peacefully in St Cuthberts Hospice, aged 51 years, Michael. Loving husband to Karen, much loved dad to Luke and Molly. Dear son to Victor and Dorothy. Loving brother to Paul... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John HOPE

HOPE John William (Jack) aged 89 years of Evenwood, passed away peacefully on the 4th February. Loving husband of Kath, dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Family and friends are to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Albert WILSON

WILSON Albert On 20th February, peacefully, Albert aged 89 years of Darlington. A dearly beloved dad, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral Wednesday 8th March. Would friends please meet for a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Eileen BENTLEY

BENTLEY 17th February peacefully at Rose Lodge Care Home Newton Aycliffe. Eileen aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Percy, much loved mam of Sharon and Paul, dearly loved mother-in-law to Brian... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ann Collinson

COLLINSON Ann of Darlington, passed away peacefully on 8th February, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, much loved mam of Suzanne, Joanna and Mark, devoted granny of Joseph, sadly missed... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Robert MORGAN

MORGAN Robert Passed away peacefully in hospital on 5th February, aged 90 years. Devoted husband to the late Pauline. Dearly loved dad to Paul and the late Peter. Loving grandad to James, Gemma and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Andrew Hart

HART 9th February, in hospital after a long illness, Andrew William aged 73 years, of Darlington. A loving husband of the late Virginia, dearly loved father of Roger, and a beloved brother of Chris,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter BARR

BARR 21st February peacefully at home, of Spennymoor. Peter aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Enid, a dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kathryn and Tony, Andrea and Vince, an adored grandad,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan Tolson

TOLSON (Nee Egan) Passed away peacefully in The Divine Care Centre, Wingate. On Sunday February 12th Late of Trimdon Grange and Trimdon Village. Joan aged 92 years. A much loved wife of Eric, a dearly... click here to read more or pay tribute 

William ATKINSON

ATKINSON On 19th February of New Brancepeth. Dr William John Atkinson, aged 87 years, a founding partner of The Medical Group in the Deerness Valley, husband of Pat and a much loved father and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

(nee Aitken) Leech

LEECH (nee Aitken) Marion formerly of Grant's Houses, Horden peacefully in the care of Warrior Park Nursing Home, Seaton Carew on Thursday 16th February aged 99 years. Devoted Wife to the late... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Kevin RACE

RACE (Newton Hall) Kevin, died peacefully on Monday 20th February aged 60 years. Much loved husband of Pam. A very special dad of Richard, Sophie, David and Antonia and treasured son of Raymond and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Des STONEHOUSE

STONEHOUSE 9th February. Peacefully in Defoe Court aged 94 years Des, loving husband to the late Doris. Much loved Dad to Neil and daughter-in-law Chris. Devoted grandad to Aidan, Iona and their... click here to read more or pay tribute 

James Atkinson

ATKINSON James (Jimmy) Passed away peacefully in hospital on 22nd February, age 78 years. Much loved husband to Sylvia and dad of Angela, Jamie & Leanne and Grandad. Funeral on Wednesday 8th March,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

William (Billy) MURTHAR

MURTHAR 19th February William (Billy) aged 81 years of Bishop Auckland. Dearly loved and devoted husband to Joan. Much loved and loving dad to Dianne. Respected father in law to Nick. Loved and proud... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John Crowe

CROWE John of Bishops Close Farm Spennymoor formerly of Farnley Farm Hunwick. Passed away peacefully on 18th February aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, loving and proud dad of Andrew... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret JONES

JONES Margaret Ann of School Aycliffe formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully on 20th February aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), much loved mum of Trevor and Neil, treasured... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John Tierney

TIERNEY John Edward Died peacefully on 26th February 2023. Dearly loved husband, father, grandad and brother. Celebration of life service, Monday 13th March, 1pm at Stranton Crematorium, Hartlepool.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Jean HILL

HILL 16th February, suddenly at home, Jean (nee Mason) aged 82 of Bishop Auckland, wife of the late Geoff, daughter of the late Syd and Evie Mason. Sadly missed by her family Sarah, David, Lucas,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Geoff FOWLER

FOWLER Geoff Passed away peacefully in hospital on 14th February, aged 84 years of Thornton-le-Beans. A beloved husband, dad and grandpa. Funeral service to be held at St Leonard's Church,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Sybil Dowson

DOWSON (nee Mundell) Sybil of Bishop Auckland passed away peacefully on 11th February, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy), much loved mam of Paul and Janet and mother-in-law,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Mary Parker

PARKER Of Pity Me, peacefully on 21st February aged 84 years, Mary. Dearly loved wife of Tom, much loved mum to Julie and Stuart and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Mary Farrow

FARROW Mary (nee Nicholson) Died 17th February aged 90 years. Peacefully in hospital after a very short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late Tommy Farrow and a dearly loved Mam of Tommy and Angela,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

George Bowman

BOWMAN George (Dipton, formerly Stanhope) Passed away on 17th February aged 95 years. George, a loving husband to the late Doreen, beloved cousin and a friend to many. George will be sadly missed by... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Frank Thurston

THURSTON Frank Passed away peacefully at home in Eppleby on Sunday 19th February 2023, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving dad of David, Mark and John, much loved father in law, grandad,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Renee GRAHAM

GRAHAM (nee Smurthwaite) Renee of Crook, peacefully at home with her family at her side, on 11th February, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Mark. A much-loved mam to Eileen, Ellen and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter Bellas

BELLAS Peter Died on 19th February at Rosedale Care Home, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Rene, father of Philip and Michael, grandad to Nadia and Sasha and father-in-law to Helen. Funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ernest CLARK

CLARK Ernest of Darlington formerly of Sunderland, passed away peacefully on 7th February aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, devoted father of Sarah and Emma, also a loving grandfather.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ronnie THEXTON

THEXTON 18th February, slipped away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie of Witton Park aged 70 years. Devoted and loving partner to Suzanne. A much loved dad to Brian, Carl,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Andrew GRACEY

GRACEY Andrew Andy died peacefully on 14th February in the Friarage Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Louise, Mark, Simon and Matthew and loving grandad of Jack, Sally,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Bill (Billy Rabbit, Mole Man) YOUNG

YOUNG Bill (Billy Rabbit, Mole Man) passed away peacefully on 11th February, aged 76 years. Dearly loved dad of Sharon and Tanya, devoted grandad of Daniel, Hayley, Steven, Shane, Katie, Lee and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Anne MATHIESON

MATHIESON Anne died 7th February aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mam of Julie and Nicola, much loved sister of the late Keith, also a loving sister-in-law of Ann, Angela... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Cynthia Dean

DEAN 10th February, suddenly, Cynthia (nee Wright) aged 78 years of Shildon. Loving wife of the late Leslie, much loved and cherished mam of Jill and Paul, dear mother-in-law, devoted and adored nana... click here to read more or pay tribute 

BRENDA PURDIE

PURDIE Brenda Passed away on 20th February 2023, Brenda aged 66 years. Dearly loved mam of Daniel and Michael and a loving Nanna of Lily, Charlie and Alexander. Funeral Service to take place in West... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alan WHITFIELD

WHITFIELD Alan Victor of Darlington aged 77 years on 18th February, peacefully at home with his loving wife Joan and daughter Dawn by his side. Beloved brother to Keith, Sheila, Derek and the late... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter OUTHWAITE

OUTHWAITE On 19th February peacefully. Peter aged 72 years of Hammond Drive, Darlington. Dearly loved dad of Stacy, a much loved grandad of Lewis, Liam, Alissia and Harrison, also a dear brother and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Bob Colley

COLLEY (Bob) Robert, aged 68 years, peacefully on 18th February of Fenby Avenue, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Irene, loving dad of Amanda, Susan, Nicola, Stephen and David and a much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Cassandra Elgie

ELGIE Cassandra (Sandy) of Bishop Auckland, aged 73 years, suddenly in the care of Darlington Memorial Hospital on 29th January. Beloved wife of the late Barry. Loving mam to Darren and Joanne.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Thomas 'Tommy' PARKIN

PARKIN (Brandon) Thomas 'Tommy' peacefully on 5th February aged 84 years. Much loved and missed dad of Michael, Garry and Anthony. Special grandad of Luke and Kieran Much loved and missed by all who... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Norman MASTERMAN

MASTERMAN Norman Neil FCIoB of Bracon Ash Died peacefully in hospital on 17th February 2023. Much loved husband of the late Rosemary. Loving father to Julie, Christine, Beverley, Penny, Emma and... click here to read more or pay tribute