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06/01/2026

REID
James "Jimmy"

Jimmy passed away peacefully in St. Oswald's Hospice on 28th December surrounded by his family, aged 79 years.
He was much loved and will be sadly missed.
Family and friend's please meet for funeral service on Thursday 15th January 2026 at the West Road Crematorium at 2.00pm.

01/01/2026

Discussing your own funeral wishes or planning ahead is never an easy thing to think about. Here at W. S. Harrison we understand that. There are more benefits than just the financial side. It's making sure you take the uncertainty away from your family by making the decisions for them so they know they have fulfilled what you want.
Our funeral plans are tailored to your requirements you can document all your wishes, location, how many cars, your music choices, your type of service, poems, readings.
If you would like more information please give us a call on 0191-2655415 and speak to one of our accredited funeral planning consultants who can help. Or visit
www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk for further information.

31/12/2025

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the lives we've honoured and the families we have supported.
Thank you for trusting us - it means everything.
We know that the turn of this new year will not be a happy occasion for all, please know that we are here for you and send our love and support to you all.
Here's to hope, healing and new beginnings.
Wishing you a peaceful New Year from all of us at WS Harrison.

31/12/2025

SINCLAIR
Catherine "Cathy"
(Née Glasper)
- Walker -

Passed away peacefully following a long illness on 22nd December 2025, aged 79 years.

Cathy, devoted Wife of the late Bobby. Treasured Mam of Sharon, Robert and Anne.
She was also a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Please meet for funeral service at the West Road Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 12.30pm.

Flowers welcome, or donations if desired to St. Oswald's.

31/12/2025

HALL
Pete
(Forest Hall, formerly of Seaham)

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 24th December 2025, aged 88 years.

Pete, devoted husband of Barbara. Treasured Dad of Lucy, Graham and Amy. Dear father in law of Graham and Liz. Proud grandad of Jess, Maddie, Rosie and Elliott.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Please meet for funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, Benton on Monday 19th January 2026 at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Benton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie.

31/12/2025

McAVOY
Kathleen "Kath"
(née Watson)
- Wallsend -

Passed away peacefully at home following a long illness on 24th December 2025, aged 78 years.

Kath, a devoted wife of 60 years to Harry. Much loved mam of Michelle, Kath and Damian. She was also a cherished grandma, sister and auntie.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Please meet for a celebration of Kath's life at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 3.00pm.

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society.

26/12/2025

Planning ahead isn’t about saying goodbye - it’s about making sure your loved ones have one less worry.
A Dignity Funeral Plan gives them and yourself the gift of peace of mind and accurately documents your wishes.
Learn more: www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk or call 0191 2655415 and make make an appointment to see one of our accredited funeral planning consultants for more information.

24/12/2025

✨We’re here for you this Christmas✨
Our office may be closed over the festive period but we are still here for you.
If you need us please call our usual number where our dedicated on call team will be there to help.

Our festive hours are:
Christmas Eve - 8.30am - 3pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
Saturday 27th - CLOSED
Sunday 28th - CLOSED
Monday 29th - All branched open as normal.

16/12/2025

RIACH
Norman Fenwick
(High Heaton formerly of Daisy Hill)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on 11th December 2025, aged 88 years.

Norman, devoted husband of the late Shirley. Much loved dad of Norma, June and Paul. Father in law of Chris, Davie and Sam. Loving granda of Christopher, Mark, Tara, Michael, Carl, Danielle, Becky, Andy and Aaron. Little granda of Elissa, Jacob, Lewis, Layla, Grace, Dexter, Ollie and Frankie. He was also a loving brother and uncle.

He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Please meet for Funeral Service at The West Road Crematorium on
Monday 29th December 2025 at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society.

16/12/2025

BROWN
Beryl
(Forest Hall)

Passed away peacefully following a short illness on 1st December 2025, aged 82 years.

Beryl, loving sister of Derek, Jennifer and Gavin. Treasured aunty of Adrian, Zoë and Leon. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Please meet for Funeral Service at St Bartholomew's Church, Benton on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 11.00am, Followed by committal at Whitley Bay Crematorium at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Newcastle Hospitals Charity.

16/12/2025

MURRAY
Brian
(Longbenton)

Brian sadly passed away on Sunday 30th November 2025, at home,
aged 73 years.

He was a dearly loved father to Karen and Peter. Father-in-law to Sergio and Rachel. Grandfather to Alessandra and Dylan. He was also a much-loved Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle, Cousin and Friend.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was a great friend to many people and the Anchor of our family.

Family and friends please meet for a Celebration of Brian's Life at the West Road Crematorium on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 2.15pm.

Followed by food and drinks at The Blue Flames Sporting Club, Whitley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SF.

Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired,
to The North Tyneside Disability Forum.

The service will be livestreamed on the internet.

16/12/2025

GRANT
Joan (nee Holdsworth)
- Cramlington formerly of Killingworth-

Passed away peacefully in Hospital on 8th December 2025 ages 81 years.
Joan, much loved sister of Alan, treasured sister in law of Maria.
Cherished aunty of Amy, Jane and Ian, She will also be greatly missed by Catrin and all those who knew and loved her.

Please meet for Funeral Service at The West Road Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 10.30am.

No flowers by request. Donations if desired to The NSPCC.

Address

St Marks House, Shields Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE62UD

Telephone

+441912655415

Website

http://www.wsharrison.co.uk/

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