The Northern Echo published 29 death notices last 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:

WALKER Robert Leonard

Former Head Teacher at Arthur Pease, Corporation Road and Head Teacher at Mount Pleasant Primary School. Passed away peacefully at 101 years old on November 1st 2024.
Read WALKER Robert Leonard's full death notice

Keith CURTIS

Keith of Bishop Auckland passed away whilst on holiday in Tenerife aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Kate and much loved father of Gillian.
Read Keith CURTIS's full death notice

Arnie TAYLOR

10th October, peacefully, Arnie aged 86 years of Crook, loving husband of the late Joan, dearly loved dad of Lesley and David. Dear father-in-law of Dennis and Fiona, devoted grandad of Andrew and Catherine.
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Harriet KING

KING October 11, of Ferryhill. Harriet, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mam of Valerie, Allan and Jason, dear mother-in-law of Andrea, dearly loved grandma of Liam, Megan and Katrina and great-grandma to Isabella, Isaac, Chrystal and Priscilla, also a dear sister to Thomas.
Read Harriet KING's full death notice

Trevor SPARK

Trevor, of Darlington, died peacefully on 23rd October, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Linda, dearly loved dad of Cathryn and Michael, loving and proud granda of Remy and Dan and grandog Loki, also a dear father-in-law of Andy and Emma.
Read Trevor SPARK's full death notice

Derrick Arthur BICKLEY

Derrick Arthur, of Shildon, on 21st October 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Pat, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a goodfriend to many.
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Robert William MARSHALL

21st October, suddenly at home, Robert William (Billy), aged 88 years, of Harrowgate Hill, Darlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie, beloved dad to Janet, father-in-law to Jeff, and much-loved granddad to Catherine.
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Trevor Scout GELL

Passed away peacefully on 18th October aged 67 years, of Thirsk. A beloved brother, uncle and great uncle.
Read Trevor Scout GELL's full death notice

Rita TELFORD

Rita, of Newton Aycliffe, passed away peacefully in hospital with her family by her side on 20th October 2024 aged 86 years. A much-loved mam, grandmother and great grandmother.
Read Rita TELFORD's full death notice

Peter Thomas WILSON

Passed peacefully after a short illness at home on October 20th 2024 Peter aged 75 years of Wheatley Hill, much loved husband of Pauline, loving dad of Mark, dear brother, brother in law, uncle and great uncle.Will family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday 8th November at 11am, family flowers only please, donations in lieu if…
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Brian COATES

30th September, suddenly but peacefully, Brian aged 71 years formerly of Ferryhill. A much loved and loving dad, granda, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend to many.
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Doreen NEWCOMBE

On 5th October, peacefully at Scorton Care Village,after a brave battle with dementia. Doreen, aged 89 years of Brompton.
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John WADE

On October 22nd, Peacefully at home, John aged 80 years of Sedgefield. John will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.
Read John WADE's full death notice

Caroline Ruth WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS7th October, suddenly in Warrington, Caroline Ruth of Crook aged 54 years. Much loved daughter of Margaret and the late Richard.
Read Caroline Ruth WILLIAMS's full death notice

Joan CHURNSIDE

CHURNSIDE (Langley Park)Peacefully at home on 5th October aged 94 years,Joan (Nee Lumley) loving wife of the late John, devoted mam of Billy, Susan, Barbara, Helen and Joan, sadly missed mother-in-law of Dorothy, also a treasured gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at All Saints Church, Langley Park on Thursday 7th November 1.
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Irene GILLAN

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at Home aged 73 years. Dearly loved mother to Richard, Kevan and Dona.
Read Irene GILLAN's full death notice

Alan BREDEN

18th October, peacefully after a courageous battle, Alan aged 76 years of Bishop Auckland, loving husband of Linda, dearly loved dad of David, Susan and Deborah. A dear father-in-law of John, Kevin and Debbie also a devoted grandad of Kayleigh, Oliver, Leah, Larissa and Elle.
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Pat NODDINGS

Pat Noddings, aged 72 years. Peacefully at home after a long illness.
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Elaine SIMMONS

Suddenly but peacefully in hospital on 19th October surrounded by her loving family. Elaine aged 83 years, dearly beloved Wife of Ken, much loved Mam of Karen, Nicola and Kevin, dear Mother-in-Law of Paul, Paul and Natalie, also adored Grandma of Daniel, Thomas, Dale, Laura, Lucy, Shay and Ruby, also a loving Great Grandma and Great Great Granny.
Read Elaine SIMMONS's full death notice

Doreen LUKE

Late of Bowes Court, Newton Hall, Durham. Passed peacefully on Thursday 17th October 2024 aged 93 years.
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Alexander MOIR

On 17th October 2024, at home. Alexander 'Ian', aged 82 years, loving husband to Clarice, much missed dad to Sharon, Richard and the late Stephen, much missed grandad to Alex, Max and Layla.
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Mark David PARKER

On 16th October peacefully in hospital Mark Davidaged 61 years of Darlington. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
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Gordon BRIDGES

15th October of Wheatley Hill aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Agnes, much loved dad of Christopher and Paul, father-in-law to Margaret and Trudi, loving grandad to Ross, Zoe and Ben.
Read Gordon BRIDGES's full death notice

John CRANE

John, aged 78 years, peacefully in hospital on October 14 of Darlington. Beloved husband of Carolyn and will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
Read John CRANE's full death notice

DOVER John (JACK) Joseph

DOVER John (Jack) aged 86 years, formally of Chester-le-Street, died peacefully at home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire surrounded by his family on October 14th 2024. Dearly loved husband to Noreen, father to Melanie, Sara and Jonathan and grandpa to Jack and Henry.
Read DOVER John (JACK) Joseph's full death notice

Nora CHERRY

Nora of Darlington, passed away peacefully on 11th October, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Gordon, loving mam, nana and friend.
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Maureen Anne WARD

(Ushaw Moor)Passed away peacefully at St Cuthbert's Hospice on 21st October, aged 76 years, Maureen Anne (nee Rayner). Dearly loved wife of Richard, loving Mam of Anne and mother-in-law to Allan.
Read Maureen Anne WARD's full death notice

Joyce TEASDALE

TEASDALE Joyce (née Winn)Passed away peacefully on 12th October aged 87 at St Clare’s Court. Loving wife of the late Bill.
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Eva WALKER

Of Evenwood (formerly Cockfield), 11th October peacefully in hospital following a short illness surrounded by her family, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric.
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More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.