The Northern Echo has published 25 death notices this week.
Every week, The Northern Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.
Here are the most recent notices placed in The Northern Echo:
Robert ATKINSON
ATKINSON Robert of Shildon Passed away 5th September aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Hall), loving father of Kevin and Trudy, dear grandad of Jonathon, Mathew, Aidan, Kayleigh and Sophie and great-grandad of Martha.
Read Robert ATKINSON's full death notice
George Edward WHITFIELD
WHITFIELD George Edward, aged 87. Husband of the late Ena and partner of Jean.
Read George Edward WHITFIELD's full death notice
James Edward LYCETT
LYCETT 17th August, peacefully in hospital, James Edward, known as Jim, aged 84 years, of Darlington. A dearly loved father of Samantha, Amy and Ben.
Read James Edward LYCETT's full death notice
Albert Victor MASON
MASON Albert Victor Suddenly on September 9th, of Brandon. Albert, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Louise, much loved stepdad of Raymond and the late Richard, and a dear grandad and great-grandad.
Read Albert Victor MASON 's full death notice
Freda WALTON
WALTON Freda On 26th August peacefully in Riverside View Care Home, Freda aged 88 years of Darlington. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, beloved sister of the late Joan, dear auntie to Paul and Kay and a dear great-auntie and great-great-auntie.
Read Freda WALTON's full death notice
Patricia Ann PEEL
PEEL (nee Andrews) Patricia Ann (Trish) of Darlington, passed away at Eastbourne Care Home on 11th September, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Godfrey, much loved sister, mum, mother-in-law and grandma.
Read Patricia Ann PEEL's full death notice
Elsie BAINBRIDGE
BAINBRIDGE 28th August peacefully in hospital, Elsie of Bishop Auckland, aged 84 years. Devoted partner to Ian, loving mother, aunt and good friend to many.
Read Elsie BAINBRIDGE's full death notice
Allan DYKE
DYKE (Bowburn) Peacefully at home on 10th September, aged 64 years. Allan (Minty), formerly of Coxhoe.
Read Allan DYKE's full death notice
Harry GAYTHORPE
GAYTHORPE Harry of Bishop Auckland passed away surrounded by family at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Sunday 8th September, aged 77 years. Devoted husband to the late Anne.
Read Harry GAYTHORPE's full death notice
Margaret LONGSTAFF
LONGSTAFF (nee Mooney) 9th September, peacefully in the care of Barrington Lodge with her loving family at her side. Margaret of Shildon, formerly Bishop Auckland aged 90 years.
Read Margaret LONGSTAFF's full death notice
Kevin CORRIGAN
CORRIGAN Of Gilesgate (formerly of Esh Village). Passed away peacefully on Friday September 6th with his family by his side.
Read Kevin CORRIGAN's full death notice
Doreen WILKINSON
WILKINSON Doreen (nee Myers) Passed away peacefully on 10th September aged 99 years. Doreen (formerly of Finchale Avenue, Brasside), beloved wife of the late William (Billy), dear mother to the late Kenneth, treasured nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna, sister, auntie and great-auntie.
Read Doreen WILKINSON's full death notice
Margaret Young
YOUNG Margaret On September 7th, peacefully at home, Margaret aged 82 years of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Colin, much loved mam of Susan and the late Ian, dear mother-in-law of Ian, adored grandma of Matthew and Emily.
Read Margaret Young 's full death notice
Barry CROFT
CROFT Barry Passed away peacefully at Defoe Court nursing home Newton Aycliffe on 6th September 2024, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Doreen (nee Todd), beloved dad of Jayne & Peter, a much loved father-in-law to Stefan & a devoted grandad of Joshua & Laura.
Read Barry CROFT's full death notice
Hilda Mary NIXON
NIXON Hilda Mary Peacefully in Rose Lodge Care Home, Newton Aycliffe on 2nd September 2024, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late George, loving daughter of the late William and Minnie, also a dear friend to many.
Read Hilda Mary NIXON's full death notice
Jill BROWN
BROWN (Newton Hall) On 9th September in Sherburn Hospital, Jill aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, a dear mother of Helen, Duncan and Andrew, also a dear grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. Friends please meet for service in All Saints Church, Newton Hall, Durham on Monday 23rd September at 12.
Read Jill BROWN's full death notice
Joan WILKINSON
WILKINSON (Nee Foreman) Passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday September 4th of Sherburn Village, late of Carrville and Gateshead. Joan aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, a much loved and cherished mam of Joanne and George, a devoted gran and great gran of Josh, Daniel, Isaiah, and Dallas.
Read Joan WILKINSON's full death notice
Raymond BRADWELL
BRADWELL Raymond of Willington Died on 3rd September, aged 79 years. Treasured husband of the late Beatrice, much loved father, grandad and great-grandad.
Read Raymond BRADWELL's full death notice
Don CREATON
CREATON On 1st September peacefully. Don aged 87 years of Mayflower Court, formerly of Hartington Way, Darlington.
Read Don CREATON's full death notice
Kenneth OWENS
OWENS Suddenly on 29th August, of Blackhill, Consett Kenneth aged 78 years Funeral to take place at Durham Crematorium on Thursday 26th September at 1.30pm.
Read Kenneth OWENS's full death notice
Edna Candler
CANDLER Edna nee Thornton Peacefully 6th September aged 91 years of Crook (former organist at St Catherine's Church). A devoted mam, grandma and great-grandma.
Read Edna Candler's full death notice
Dave Gowland
GOWLAND 1st September peacefully in hospital aged 71 years Dave (Gower). Loving husband to Denise.
Read Dave Gowland 's full death notice
John WALKER
WALKER John of Crook, aged 88 years, peacefully in the care of Lumley Court, Willington, 8th September 2024. Much-loved son of the late Gladys.
Read John WALKER's full death notice
Trevor ABLEY
ABLEY Newton Aycliffe Trevor aged 90 years, peacefully after a sudden illness on 6th September aged 90 years. Loving husband of the late Thelma, cherished brother of Nigel, Stephen, Bobby and Faith, also a dear uncle of Alan.
Read Trevor ABLEY's full death notice
Velda Joyce WADE
WADE Velda Joyce On September 3rd, peacefully, Velda aged 93 years of Darlington. A dear wife of the late David, much loved mum of Sharon and Jeffrey, dear mother-in-law of Christy, also a loving nana / grandma to Lewis, Evan, Harvey and Ashley.
Read Velda Joyce WADE's full death notice
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