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Tributes to a devoted wife, aged 40, and a loving sister, aged 99, are among those which have been paid to loved ones in The Gazette deaths and funeral notices this week. Announcing the

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notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week. DEATH NOTICES

JON ASPINALL On May 12th peacefully in Victoria House Care Home, Jon aged 80 years of Stockton. Loving husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Victoria, cherished grandad of Ben, Sophie, Lucy

and Jace, a dear brother of Gillian, Jacqui and the late Julie also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Service to take place in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Thursday May 29th

at 11am. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, any donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK. A donation box will be available at the crematorium chapel. WINIFRED

EMILY BIGGINS (Nee Carter) Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on 17th May 2025 surrounded by her loving family Win, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman

Edward, loving mam of Susan, Deborah, and the late Graham. Well loved mother-in-law of Brian and Anita. Much loved nanna of Karl, Michael, Lee, Daniel, Jamie, Nichola, and the late Chloe.

Great Nanna Win to Jamie, Madeline, Isabelle, Olivia, Grace, Jessica, Emily, Elsie, Lucas, Gianni, and Adam. Also an adored sister, auntie, and friend to many. Win will be sadly missed by

all who loved her. Funeral Service to be held at St Bedes Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday 5th June 2025 at 1pm. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please,

donations in lieu if so desired can be made to Mind, retiring collection at the chapel. All enquiries to Relph Funeral Service, 255-257 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough Tel 01642 130794 JULIE

BROAD (Nee Jackson) Peacefully in hospital on May 16th, Surrounded by her loving family, Julie aged 59 Years. Treasured wife of Martin, dearly loved mam of Rebecca, Dominic and the late

Nicholas. A much loved cousin and friend to so many. A service of celebration of Julie's life will be held at St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday June 4th at 1pm

prior to cremation. Friends please meet at St Bede's Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the James Cook Special Care Baby Unit. Retiring collection at

the chapel. All enquiries to Relph Funeral Service, 43 Kings Road, ormesby-and-berwick-hills>North Ormesby Tel 01642 246295 MARGARET BROWN Sadly passed away on 17th May following a short

illness. Devoted wife to Bob (Robbie) and loving mother, grandmother and sister. The funeral will take place on Thursday 29th May 2025, at 1.30pm in St Hildas Chapel, Teesside Crematorium,

Family flowers only please, any donations should be made to Ward 34, James Cook University Hospital, a donation box will be provided after the service. Safe in the arms of Jesus. COLIN

CAIRNS Passed away sadly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 20th aged 86 years. Devoted husband to Pat. Dearly loved father to Christopher, Mark and Jonathan and

treasured father-in-law to Sharon, Sharon and the late Julie. Beloved grandad and great grandad. Also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Would family and friends

please meet for service and cremation at the Chapel of St Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Tuesday May 27th at 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are for British Heart

Foundation and Alzheimer's Society. Hetherington Funeralcare Buxton House 10A High Street Normanby TS6 0JZ 01642 453097 CONSTANCE CLARKE (Connie) Passed away peacefully in her care

home. Connie aged 92 years. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Family flowers only please, any donations should be made to the British Heart Foundation. The

funeral service will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025, 10.30am at Stockton Crematorium in the Bluebell Chapel. SUSAN CLOSE (Henshaw) Sadly at home on May 14th. Susan aged 72 years of

Guisborough. Beloved wife of John, treasured sister of Barbara, treasured and much loved daughter of the late Tom and Margaret. Susan will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral

service at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Wednesday May 28th at 10am prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. KATHLEEN ANGUS CROFTS Passed

away peacefully on Friday 9th May Aged 99 Years, in Loxley Chase Care Home. Loving sister to Janet and the late Ken. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. There will be a

service of celebration held in St Bedes Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Monday 9th June 2025 at 2pm Family flowers only but donations in memory of Kathleen can be made at the service for The

Stockton Baptist Church. All enquires to Relph Funeral Directors 43 Kings Road, North Ormesby TS3 6NH Tel 01642 246295 GWEN CROSSLEY (Nee Ward) Peacefully in The Poplars Care Home on May

18th, Gwen aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Henry, devoted and cherished mam of Pauline and Lynn, very dear mother-in-law of Chris and Martin and also a beloved sister,

sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt who shall be deeply and sorely missed. Service to take place on Wednesday June 4th in St Patrick's Church, Thornaby at 10am followed by burial within

Thornaby Cemetery. Would friends please meet at church. Floral tributes, if desired to Irene Jessop Funeral Service, Luke House, 81-83 Lanehouse Road, Thornaby. Tel : 01642 601736. JOHN

WILLIAM ELTRINGHAM Peacefully on May 2nd, John aged 91 years of Guisborough. Dearly loved son of the late William and Ida, very dear brother of the late Ruth and Donald and a dear brother in

law and uncle. Funeral service at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Friday May 23rd at 11am prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request, a collection box

will be available for donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for The Blind School, Middlesbrough. ANN FORD Peacefully on May 9th at Highfields Care Home, Ann aged 85 passed away.

Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy), much loved mam, sister, nanna, great nanna, mother in law & sister in law. The funeral service will take place at Stockton Crematorium, Maplewood

Chapel, on Friday 30th May at 12 noon. No Flowers please, any donations will be gratefully received to Dementia UK. NORA DOREEN ELIZABETH GRANT Nora passed away peacefully in hospital on

11th May, aged 76 years. Beloved mam of Sharon, Garry and Wayne, loving mother-in-law of Jeff, also a treasured nana, grandma, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. Family and friends please

meet for service on Monday 2nd June 2025 at St John the Baptist Church, Durham Road at 10:45am, prior to interment within Durham Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations will be

gratefully received on the day for Breast Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service tel. 01642 611716. ANGELA CHRISTINE GRAY (nee Day ) Peacefully whilst at home

on May 12th surrounded by her loving family, Angie aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, cherished mam of Julie, Susan and Malcolm, dear mother-in-law of Derek and Nikki. Also a

much loved nana, great nana, loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and special friend to many. A celebration of Angie's life will take place on Friday 30th May at 2pm in St Bede's

Chapel Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at St Bede's Chapel and afterwards at The Four Halls Club. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to The Great North Air Ambulance

and Zoe's Place. A collection plate will be available outside the chapel. Resting at Colin McGinley Funeral Service 235a Acklam Road Middlesbrough TS5 7AB Tel. 01642 826 222 KATHLEEN

HALL (Née Gable) On May 17th peacefully in the Butterwick Hospice, Kath aged 40 years of Billingham. Devoted wife of Mark, loving mother of Emily, Ebony and Oliver, stepmother of Adam and

Lauren, also a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Service to take place in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Friday May 30th at 3pm. Friends please meet at the

crematorium chapel. No flowers please, any donations in lieu, to Ward 33 James Cook Hospital. A donation box will be available at the crematorium chapel. MICHAEL GEORGE HEBRON Peacefully in

Alice House Hospice on 18th May after a short illness, Michael aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marlene. Fantastic dad of Alan and the late Kim. Loving father-in-law of

Anne-Marie. Amazing grandad of Hope and also a dear brother of David. Service and cremation takes place in the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Wednesday 4th June at 10.30am. Would

friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Alice House Hospice. Donations can be made and memories of Michael

can be shared by visiting Michael’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://michael-hebron.muchloved.com/ All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park,

Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090. MARGARET HOGG (nee Hurndall) It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret announce her passing on May 19th aged 80 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late David (Hoggy), much loved mam of David and Joanne, dear mother-in-law of Leah and Chris. Also a cherished nana, great nana and sister-in-law. A celebration of

Margaret's life will take place on Wednesday 28th May at 1.30pm in St Hilda's Chapel Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at St Hilda's Chapel and afterwards at The Blue

Bell Hotel. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Dementia UK. A collection plate will be available outside the chapel. Resting at Colin McGinley Funeral Service 235a Acklam

Road Middlesbrough TS5 7AB Tel. 01642 826 222 PATRICIA HUGHES Passed away on Tuesday 13th May at James Cook University Hospital, aged 96 years. A much loved wife of Ronnie, beloved mother

to Christine, Paul and mother-in-law to Elaine and Dennis. Proud grandmother of Alistair, Heather, Catherine and Danny. A cherished friend to many. Service to take place at Kirkleatham

Memorial Park & Crematorium at 3pm, on Tuesday 3rd June. Friends, please meet at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to the British

Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Fawcett & Hetherington, Eston. 01642 459555. TREVOR HUNT Peacefully on May 13th at Stockton Lodge Care Home, Trevor aged 88 years of Stockton. Beloved

husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Chris, Jen, Jeff and Jackie and father-in-law of Barbara, Terry, Annie and Sarah also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Service to take place at

Stockton Crematorium, Maplewood Chapel, on Friday May 30th at 2pm. Friends please meet at the crematorium, family flowers only any donations in lieu if desired to Dementia UK. AUDREY HURST

(nee Buxton) Peacefully at home in Guisborough on May 9th Audrey aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mam of John, dear mother-in-law of Susan, much loved grandma of

Katie, Devorah and Leona and great-grandma of Samson James. Funeral service at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Thursday May 29th at 2pm prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the

crematorium. Family flowers only please. A collection box will be available for donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for Teesside Hospice Care Foundation. MARGARET JOHNSON Passed

away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on 11th May 2025, Margaret aged 79 years. Beloved wife to the late Bob. A loving mam to Angela, Peter, Suzanne and Anthony. A much loved and

respected mother-in-law to David, Jo, Mark and Rita. A treasured gran to Lee, James, Abbie, Ethan, Aj and a great-gran. A cherished sister to Terry, Pat and the late Christine. Funeral

service to be held on Thursday 5th June in St Peter and Paul's Church, Roseworth, Stockton On Tees at 1.30pm. Followed by Interment in Durham Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please,

donations in lieu to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Rose Funerals, Stockton-On-Tees, Tel 01642 677114. MARY ANN KIRKBRIDE (nee Docherty) Peacefully in James Cook Hospital on May 15th, Mary

aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Kenny, a much loved mam of Deborah and Lisa, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Jonathan and Brian, a loving nana of Bethany, Leela Rose and Bradley, a dearly

missed sister of Deborah, Charles and the late Liz, a dear sister-in-law to Tommy, and all those that are sadly passed away before. She was also a dear aunt and a friend to many. Funeral

service and cremation to take place on Tuesday June 3rd at 3pm in the chapel of St Bede Teesside Crematorium. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only,

donations in lieu if so desired to The Great North Air Ambulance. A donation box will be provided after the service. The family have requested a splash of blue to be worn. All enquiries to

The Co-op Funeralcare Memorial House, 398 Linthorpe Road Tel 01642 828301 RITA LINGER (Fines) We are sad to announce the death of Rita Linger nee Fines formerly of Eston who passed away

peacefully 4th May at Bedford Hospital. Beloved wife of husband Dave and much loved mum of sons Steve and Chris. A cherished mother-in-law, aunt and devoted grandma. We will remember her at

Norse Road Crematorium in Bedford on 3rd June at 11.30am. All who knew her are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia UK are appreciated. Any enquiries to AL&G Abbot Funeral

Directors, Bedford, MK42 8BH, tel no. (01234)843222. PATRICIA MALKANI 1 July 1937 - 8 May 2025 Peacefully at James Cook Hospital aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Dean Malkani Snr. Mother to

Tina and the late Paul, nanna to Dean Jnr, Andrew, Rachael and the late Jason, great-nanna to Scarlett, Harry, Izzy and Theia, neighbour to her dear friend Pam who looked after her in her

latter years. Thank you to all who helped mum in recent months including Stacey, nursing staff at James Cook and her numerous carers. Funeral to be held on Monday 2nd June, in St Bede's

Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 12 noon. All enquiries to Rose Funerals 0164 820 795 NICK MALOY Much adored husband to Sarah, beloved father to Tom and Matthew, loving brother to Greg and

Liz, beautiful son to Kath and the late John. We will always feel your love in abundance but we will miss you for eternity. We love you xxx Funeral to take place at the Holy Name of Mary RC

Church, Linthorpe on Thursday May 29th at 1.30pm. ELIZABETH MCEWEN (nee Newton) (Liz) Suddenly but peacefully after a long illness at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Glasgow on 4th May 2025.

Liz, loving mother of Anne and Jonathan, dear sister of William and Robert and much-loved nana of Jamie, Amelia and Charlotte. Funeral service at The Hurlet Crematorium, Glasgow and online

at 1pm on 27th May 2025. Family flowers only please - any donations to Alzheimer's Research UK. KEITH MULRANEY (Mulla) Passed away peacefully at home on 8th May surrounded by his loved

ones. Cherished dad. Adored father-in-law. Beloved grandad. Treasured brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Gone from this world but always in our hearts. Good night, God bless. Funeral

service to take place on Thursday 5th June in St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 10am. All enquiries to Rose Funerals, Middlesbrough 01642 820795 STEPHEN PATRICK O'FLAHERTY

Peacefully at the James Cook Hospital with those he loved. Reunited with his mum & dad, Sylvia and Patrick and with his sister Margaret. Much loved brother of Pauline and Johanna. Also

a dear uncle to Sarah. Brother, uncle & friend. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, at St Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Warwick Road, Redcar at 12 noon.

Followed by interment at Redcar Cemetery. Stephen will be resting at and all enquiries to: Meadowvale Independent Funeral Service Meadowvale Independent Funeral Service 74 High Street Redcar

TS10 3DN Tel: 01287 653 063 RAYMOND PORRITT Passed away suddenly on 8th May aged 84. Beloved husband of the late Brenda, much loved dad of Richard and the late Christopher. A dear brother,

uncle and good friend to many. For ever in our hearts and will always be missed. Funeral service to take place 1pm on Wednesday 28th May at Kirkleatham Memorial Park Redcar. Donations in

lieu of flowers if so desired to Kidney Dialysis Dept. James Cook University Hospital. All enquiries to Roseberry Funeral Service Marske tel. 01642 293107 WALTER PHILIP RODFORD (Wally)

Passed away peacefully on 15th May 2025 at North Tees Hospital, aged 83 years. Devoted husband to Sheila, dearly loved father to Amanda and Samantha, and father-in-law to John. Also a

treasured grandfather to Marcus, Craig, Kylie, Natasha and Matthew. Funeral service to take place at Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium, on Friday 30th May at 9.30am. Family flowers only

please. All enquiries to Co-Op Yarm Funeralcare, 143 High Street, Yarm, 01642 784885. Thank you. BRIAN JAMES SAMUELS Passed away suddenly at home on 16th May 2025 aged 81 years. A devoted

husband to Barbara, loving dad to Erika, Victoria and Mark, father-in-law to Phil, Vernon and Angie, a treasured and loved grandad to Samuel, Daniel, Joseph, Emmie and Oliver. Loved always

by your heartbroken family. The funeral service is to take place in St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday 4th June at 11am. No flowers by request but donations in lieu to

the Willows Residential Fund can be made at the service. All enquiries to Relph Funeral Directors, 22 Stokesley Road, Marton. Tel 01642 927863. JOHN THOMAS SHANNON Passed away peacefully on

5th May 2025 in Chichester Hospital, West Sussex aged 93 years. Devoted and loving husband to his late wife Margaret. Dearly loved father to Margaret and Catherine and the late Julia.

Father-in-law to Kevin, Colin and Anthony. A cherished grandad to Sarah, Peter, Rachael, Tina, Laura, Emily, Hannah and Joseph. Also a lovely great-grandad to Oliver, Evie, Rosie, Ellie,

Georgie & Jakey. A dear brother to Hilda and the late Roy. Would family and friends please meet for full requiem mass service at St Andrew's Church, Teesville on Friday 30th May at

2pm, followed by committal at St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Hetherington Funeralcare

Buxton House 10A High Street Normanby TS6 0JZ Tel: 01642 453097 JEAN SMITH (Nee Pratt) Peacefully in Hospital on 10th May, Jean aged 90 years (of Great Ayton, formerly Stockton) Beloved wife

to Ray, much loved mum to Julia and loving grandma to Ben and Layla. A service of celebration to be held on Thursday 29th May in St Bedes Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 12noon. Will friends

kindly meet at crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the Stroke Association. Resting at and enquiries to Rea Funeral Service. Great Ayton. Tel:01642

724796 HELEN ANN SPECK Passed away peacefully on May 5th, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter to Ann and the late Stuart. Dearly loved sister to Mark and

sister-in-law to Donna. Loving granddaughter to the late Edith and Henry. A loving auntie to Naomi and Albert. A lifelong friend to Sarah and many others. Would family and friends please

meet at St. Bedes Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday May 29th at 2pm. A splash of colour is required. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to James Cook Hospital,

Kidney Unit, Ward 4 and Dogs in Distress. HELENE STOBO It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the lovely Mrs Helene Stobo. Helene aged 89 years, died peacefully in

Nunthorpe Oaks on May 14th. Loving mum of Arlene and also a much loved mother-in-law of Les. Arlene would like to say a special thank you to all the staff at Nunthorpe Oaks for taking such

good care of Helene. GEOFF TUCKER Peacefully in hospital on May 12th surrounded by his loving family, Geoff aged 74 years of Guisborough. Beloved husband of Hilary, dearly loved dad of Amy

and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Will and Bec, much loved grandad of Samuel, Toby, Rosie and Matthew and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at Kirkleatham Crematorium on

Friday May 30th at 12noon prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. A collection box will be available for donations in lieu of flowers, if

so desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support. Dress Code - "Come as you like". VALERIE WALDRON (nee Tyrka) Peacefully in hospital on April 29th Val aged 65 years of Uttoxeter late of

Lingdale. Beloved wife of Dave, dearly loved sister of Julie, Barbara, Vera, Stephanie, Virginia, Stefan and Paul and a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and great aunt. Funeral service in St

Aidan's Church, Boosbeck on Wednesday May 28th at 12 noon prior to interment in Boosbeck Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. A collection plate

will be available at church for donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for Cancer Research UK JOAN WILLIAMS Joan passed away peacefully in hospital on 12th May, aged 87 years. Much

loved mother of Chris, Carol, Fay, Helen and Stephen, treasured nanna of Kirk, Sadie and Josiah, also a cherished mother-in-law, great-nanna and friend. Family and friends please meet for

service on Thursday 29th May in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium at 2pm. Flowers welcome, or donations if preferred will be gratefully received on the day for the PDSA. All

enquiries to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service tel. 01642 611716. CYNTHIA WOMACK Passed On 13th May, peacefully at Fountains Court Nursing Home, aged 89 years. Much loved wife of the late

Keith, dearly loved mum of Neil, Helen and Kay. A dear mother-in-law of Nicola, Jim and Martin, a devoted grandma of Jack, Elinor, Elizabeth, Emma and Sophie, and loving great-grandma to

Freddie. Service to be held in Normanby Methodist Church on Friday 30th at 10am prior to a family cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Zoe’s

Place. Enquiries to Fawcett & Hetherington Funeral Service 01642 459555. IN MEMORIAMS JIMMY HENRY Never more than a whisper away. Love you always. Val x Forever in my thoughts. Always in

my heart. Love Shaun x LINDA LONG (Toogood ) Linda Long passed away 19th May 2023. The hardest thing to bear is when you want someone and they are not there. We miss her everyday, for her

smile, her kind words and her positiveness. Always in our hearts, Kevin, Claire, Gareth, Andrew, Steve, Terri and Samuel. GARY RANKIN Died 17 years today. Even though we are apart your

spirit lives forever in our heart. Mam, Keith, brothers John and Craig and family. xxxx MICHAEL SALTER Always remembered, always in our hearts love. Josie, John & Family xx FIONA

WHITFIELD (17/05/01) Beautiful memories, silently kept, of one that we loved and will never forget. Mam and Dad xxx BIRTHDAY MEMORIAMS JOHN PARR (Jack) Birthday wishes for you my darling

Jack. The first without you, loved and missed beyond words, if love could have kept you here you would be with us now. You would be making everyone laugh as you always did. Forever in our

hearts, love you always!! Audrey & family xxxx To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our

thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.