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Tributes to ‘cherished’ gran and ‘devoted’ dad who died on Christmas Eve 2025
Families sadly said goodbye to a “cherished” great-gran and a “devoted” dad-of-three on Christmas Eve. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.
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Here are a selection of death notices and funeral announcements from Evening Gazette Middlesbrough published this week.
Death Notices
Joyce Adams (nee Foster)
Joyce passed away peacefully in hospital on 24th December, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Les, cherished mum of Lesley, David and Mark, loving mother-in-law of Cath and Carol, also a cherished gran, great-gran, sister, auntie and friend of many. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joyce’s life on Friday 16th of January at 1.30pm in the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium. All enquiries to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service Tel 01642 611716.
Jean (Nee Haining) Appleyard
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on December 17th aged 85 years. Devoted and loving wife to the late Norman. Dearly loved mother to Graham, David, Sally and Wendy and mother in law to David, Steph and the late Neil. Loving nana to Nicola, Andrew, Matthew and Daniel. Great-grandmother to Chloe, Jayden, Tyreese, Tia, Lennox, Lexi, Mia and Caleb. Great-great-grandmother to Luca. Forever in our hearts. Would family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Thursday January 8th at 2pm. Following the service please join the family at the normanby > Eston & Normanby Social Club for refreshments. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are for Alzheimer’s Society.
John Autherson
John Autherson
Kay Autherson sadly announces that her husband John passed away on 22nd December after a short stay in Coventry Hospital. John and Kay first moved to Teesside in 1966. They lived in Hutton Rudby from 1985, until recently when they relocated to Rugby to be closer to family. John was heavily involved in Hutton Rudby village life, along with the Teesside chemical industry, EPICC and Middlesbrough college. He was greatly loved and is sorely missed, already. Further details of funeral arrangements will follow at a later date.
David Becker
Peacefully at home in Guisborough after a short illness on December 18th, David aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved dad of Kath, Chris and Helen, dear father in law of Ian, devoted grandad of Saffie, Ruby and Patrick. Funeral service at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Friday January 9th at 10:00am prior to cremation. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please
Patricia (Pat) Brannigan (Nee. Davison)
Patricia (Pat) Brannigan (Nee. Davison)
Passed away peacefully on 4th December 2025 aged 85 years. Devoted wife of Leo. Beloved, wonderful and loving mother of Julie, Lynn and Jane. Proud Nanna of Scarlett and Bethanie. Adored mother in law to Winston and Peter and a loyal and much loved sister to Betty and Shirley. Forever and always in our hearts. Service to take place at Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 11am. Afterwards a celebration of Pat’s life to be held at Eaglescliffe Golf Club. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society, a donation box will be available at the Crematorium and Golf Club.
Richard Michael Carter
Richard Michael Carter
Passed away suddenly in Middlesbrough on 13 December, aged 71 years. Much loved Husband of the late Bernadette, Beloved Dad of Philip and Stephen and Father-In-Law of Sarah, and Cherished Grandpa of Tommy, Noah and Jack. Service to be held at Kirkleatham Memorial Park, on Wednesday 7th January, at 12pm, Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, all donations to the British Heart Foundation https://tributefunds.bhf.org.uk/In-Memory/Richard-Carter Enquiries to Fawcett and Hetherington, 92 High Street, Eston, 01642 459555.
Judith Carter
Judith Avril Carter passed away December 16, 2025, aged 79. Born in Aruba, Netherlands West Indies she spent most of her life in Guisborough and was the beloved daughter of Margaret and Frederick Carter, a dearly loved sister to Christine Watson, and a much-loved auntie to Simon, Lucy, Adam and Nicholas, and great auntie to Finn and Olive. Known affectionately as “AJ” (short for Auntie Judith) by her nieces and nephews, Judith spent many years working in Guisborough at Leemings Chemist, followed by several years at LLoyd’s Chemist on Acklam Road. She had a great love of travel, visiting her sister and family in Canada, always arriving-and departing-with a suitcase full of treats. She also travelled extensively in Europe with her much-loved mother and was an enthusiastic and thoughtful planner when family came to visit from Canada, organising memorable day trips, including picnics on the moors, as well as longer adventures exploring the UK. An active member of St Nicholas’ Anglican Church in Guisborough until ill health prevented her attendance, Judith will be fondly remembered for her love of colour (especially purple), fresh flowers, a hot cup of tea and a biscuit, her cat Lily, her cozy flat, a good steak and kidney pie, and, most of all, her family and friends. There will be no service, but please think of Judith when you see daffodils this spring. Any donations in lieu of flowers, and in Judith’s memory, may be made to St Nicholas Church Funds, Guisborough.
Colin Graham Chilver
Colin Graham Chilver
Suddenly but peacefully passed away at home on 9th December, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Ann for 67 years. Loving dad of Christine and Linda and dear father-in-law of Martin and Stuart. Treasured grandad of Daniel, Kieran, Louise, Josh, Matthew and the late Sarah. Adored great-grandad of Kian, Bella, Isla, Moses, Reuben, Georgia and Millie. Also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of celebration of Colin’s life will be held on Wednesday 7th January 2026 in Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium at 12.30pm and afterwards at The Wynyard, Whitehouse Road, Billingham. All are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for 4Louis baby bereavement charity. A donations box will be available at the Crematorium Chapel. A lifetime of memories of a true Gentleman. Rest in peace now, we love you. Any enquires to Coop Funeralcare, Norton Road, Stockton – Tel: 01642 674377.
Mildred (Milly) Convey (Nee Piper)
Mildred (Milly) Convey (Nee Piper)
Sadly but peacefully passed away on 22nd December 2025, Milly aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Bernard (Barney). Adored Mother of Angela, treasured Nana of Sarah and Lisa, and Nanny of Florence and Oscar. Much loved sister of Marie, the late Ernie, Margaret, and Wendy. Beloved cousin, auntie, sister-in-law and good friend to many. Family flowers only, If so desired, donations to Dementia UK. Service to be held on Wednesday 7th January 2026 in St Bede’s Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 1pm. All enquiries to Rose Funerals, Middlesbrough 01642 820795
Clifford H Cottrill
Clifford H Cottrill
Passed away peacefully at home on 18th December 2025, aged 84 years. Cliff, dear husband to Linda, our Dad to Jonathan and Robert, Father-in-Law to Beverley and Kim and proud and loving Grandad to Lewis and Emma & Matt. Uncle to Debbie and family. Brother to Ray and the late Alf, Mal and Ernie. Funeral will take place in St Bede’s Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so wished to Cancer Research UK. Resting where no shadow fall, Now at peace he waits for us all. Middlesbrough Co-op Funeralcare 398 Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough TS5 6HF Tel 01642 828301
Cliff Cottrill
Dear brother-in-law of Clive and Barbara, uncle of Robert and the late Samantha. Gone but not forgotten. Forever in our hearts. R.I.P Cliff xxxx
Irma Dawes
Peacefully in Dalby Court Care Home on December 20th, Irma aged 89 years. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Wednesday January 7th at 10am in the chapel of St Bede, Teesside Crematorium. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. All enquiries to The Co-op Funeralcare, Memorial House 398 Linthorpe Road Tel 01642 828301.
Norman (Smiler) Errington
Norman (Smiler) Errington
Of Stockton. Sadly, passed away peacefully on 10th December 2025, Age 93 years Dearly loved husband of Barbara (Nee Smith). Much loved father of Neil, Jill and Craig. Respected and caring father-in-law of Linda, Jill, Jack and Ian. Wonderful grandad of Gareth, Daniel, Anthony, Sara, Jack, Ellie, Christina and Michael. Special great grandad to Daisy, Albie, Maximus, Remy, Harry, Georgia, Otis, Brody, Ellie, Joey, Bodhi and Poppy. Would family and friends please meet for the service on Friday 9th January 2026 at 12pm Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. Meet afterwards at Norton Cricket Club followed by drinks at Blytholme Club by Norman’s special request YOU CAN START YOUR LAST LONG WALK NOW NORMAN R. I. P.
Stuart Patrick Fawcett
Aged 61 years. Born in Middlesbrough and moved to Sheffield. If anyone has any information regarding any family that Stuart may have, please contact the bereavement office at Northern General Hospital, Sheffield 0114 2714555.
Elaine Glendinning (Nee Wilson)
Elaine Glendinning (Nee Wilson)
Elaine died peacefully in her sleep at Belmont View Care Home, Guisborough, on December 27th, shortly before her 97th birthday. After a long life well lived, her passing was a blessed relief. Predeceased by her beloved husband David in 2014, Elaine will be greatly missed by her children Ian, Jane and Andrew, and by their families. She will also be fondly remembered for her selfless care and friendship by many in the Guisborough community, where she lived for over 70 years, and by generations of pupils she taught as a primary school teacher in Marske-by-the-Sea (Errington) and in Guisborough (Highcliff, formerly Newstead). Funeral service will be held at St Nicholas’ Church, Guisborough, on Thursday January 8th at 1.15pm, followed by a wake and celebration of her life. Burial will take place at Guisborough Cemetery on Friday January 9th at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Family flowers only please. A collection plate will be available at church for donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for The Guisborough Bridge community support association.
Ronald (Ron) Golightly
Ronald (Ron) Golightly
Ron passed away peacefully at Longlands Care Home on the 20th December 2025 aged 72 years. Beloved son of the late Joan and George Golightly, best friend and brother of the late Frank and David. Deeply loved and missed brother of sisters Ann and Joan, and a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Ann and Joan wish to thank all the staff and management team at Longlands Care Home for looking after Ron with respect, dignity and love. At Ron’s request a direct cremation will take place. Please remember Ron in your thoughts and prayers. “A life well lived”
Barry Hodgson
Barry Hodgson
Peacefully in hospital on December 12th Barry aged 86 years of Guisborough. Beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved dad of Craig and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Andrea, much loved grandad of Lauren, Kyle and Aaron and great grandad of Tommy, Teddy and ‘Bump’. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Monday January 5th at 12pm prior to interment in Guisborough 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 Maxi’s Mates and Morgan House, Boosbeck.
Ann Holmes (Nee Reddington)
(Dinnington) Formerly of Blackhall, Hartlepool. With family on 19th December, aged 68 years. Much loved Wife of Rob. Loving Step Mam of Claire, Paul & partner Danielle. Proud Granny of Amelia, Blake, and Aliza. Also a dear Sister of Patricia. Family and friends please meet at Newcastle West Road Crematorium on Friday 9th January 2026 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for St Bede’s and Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries please to James Hamilton Funeral Directors Darrell House Brunswick Village Newcastle upon Tyne Tel:0191 2366243
John Edward (Jack) Hunter
John Edward (Jack) Hunter
Passed away peacefully at home on 13th December aged 86. Beloved husband of Carol, loving Dad of Tony and Gary, father in law to Nicola. A devoted Grandad and Great Grandad of David, Mark, Christine Matthew, Hayleigh, Sarah and Courtney. Will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace. Following Jack’s wishes a private funeral service will take place. All enquiries to Roseberry Funeral Service, 3 Coatham Road, Redcar, TS10 1RH, Tel: 01642 756324
Tony Laverick
Dear brother-in-law and uncle, sadly missed, Jean, Wilf and Marilyn and all their families and not forgetting the late Ian, Dave and Barbara. RIP Tony
Anthony Keith (Tony) Laverick
Anthony Keith (Tony) Laverick
Tony of Saltburn passed away after a long illness bravely borne on Friday 12th December 2025, aged 86 years. Devoted husband to Doreen. Dearly loved father to Janette, Malcolm, David and Gillian. A father-in-law to Stuart, Tracy, Laura and Craig. Treasured grandfather to Joshua, Jake, Alex, Tegan, Jonah, Ava, Roman, India, Summer and Esmae. Also, a great grandfather to Luca. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12pm at Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for PSPA – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association. Any enquiries to Coop Funeralcare Marske Tel: 01642 756887 option 2
Valerie Leeks (Nee Taylor)
It is with great sadness that I announce the sad passing of my beloved wife Valerie, who sadly passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday 18th December 2025, aged 81 years. Val was a beloved Wife of Denis, unreservedly loving Mother to Guy & Chris, dear Mother-in-law to Julie & Claire, treasured Nan to Connor, Joseph, Thomas and Arthur and a loving friend to many. She will be sadly missed. A Celebration of Val’s life will take place on Tuesday 6th January at All Saints Church, Easington at 12pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Val warmly accepted in support of All Saints Church Easington & Alzheimer’s Society. Resting at and all enquiries to Harry Thompson Funeral Service Loftus 01287 643375
Edna Mary Little
Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 13th aged 73 years. Devoted wife to Alan, dearly loved mother to Kristina and mother in law to Martin. Treasured grandmother to Evan, Corben and Lucas. Also a dear sister, sister in law, aunt and friend. Funeral service to take place at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Monday January 5th at 10am. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation. Deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. All enquiries c/o Marske Coop Funeralcare 01642 756887
Georgene Kaye Oyston (Nee Fysh)
Passed peacefully at home on 20th December 2025, surrounded by her loving family, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Dave, devoted mam of Anthony, Gareth, Stacey and Karl, and will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Service and Cremation to take place in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 10am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired, to Hadrian Park Resident Fund. Please wear black and white coloured clothes.
Gwen Raybould (Nee Wynn)
Gwen Raybould (Nee Wynn)
Peacefully in hospital on December 10th, Gwen aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mum of Stephen and the late Debbie, very dear mother in law of Pauline and Mark, very special nanna of Luke, Ben, Paul, Lauren and the late Chris and also a very dear auntie and friend who shall be deeply and sorely missed. Service and cremation to take place on Thursday January 15th in the Chapel of St Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 11am. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Royal British Legion. A collection box shall be available after the service. Enquiries to Irene Jessop Funeral Service, Luke House, 81-83 Lanehouse Road, Thornaby. Tel : 01642 601736.
Michael Eric Ebsworth Ringquist
Born Tripoli, North Africa 3rd August 1944. Died Greysouthen, Cumbria on 10th December 2025. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, dearly loved brother of Louise Wynn, and dearly loved by all his surrounding family and special friends. Michael was a respected and a well loved gentleman who will always be remembered and greatly missed.
Doreen Scott (Wheatley, Formerly Nicholson)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Scott (nee Wheatley, formerly Nicholson). Doreen passed away peacefully at Roseberry Court Care Home, Redcar, on Saturday 20th December 2025, aged 79 years. A beloved wife of Doug, a loving mother to Neil, Gary and Jonnie. A dear mother-in-law to Joanne and Ali and a treasured nana to Samuel, Joseph, Jessie, Libby and Lexi. A loving sister to Graham, Shirley, Jean, Harry, Keith and Cynthia, a much-loved aunty and a caring friend to many. The funeral service will take place on Friday 16th January 2026 at Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium, Redcar, at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Doreen are warmly accepted in support of the Alzheimer’s Society. Doreen is resting at and all enquiries to Coop Funeralcare Redcar 29 Station Road, Redcar, TS101AN Tel: 01642 482275
John Joseph Sexton
John Joseph Sexton
Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2025, John aged 85 years. Devoted Husband of the late Anne. Dad to Mark, Dale and Andrea. Father-in-law to Lynn, Alison and Andrew. Grandad to Dane, Coryn, Mia, Matthew, Lucy, Lewis, Ryan and Ella. Loving Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle and Friend. Will be dearly missed by all. Funeral Requiem Mass will be held at The Cathedral ( Coulby Newham ) at 12:45pm on Friday 9th January 2026, followed by burial at Eston Cemetery at 2pm, all family and friends welcome. Flowers welcome. Donations in lieu if so desired can be made to the British Heart Foundation. Retiring collection at the Cathedral. All enquiries to Relph Funeral Directors, 22 Stokesley Road, Marton. Tel 01642 927863.
Rita Stevens (Nee Horseman)
Rita Stevens (Nee Horseman)
Peacefully in hospital on December 22nd, Rita aged 90 years. Much loved by Ron and family. A celebration of Rita’s life will take place on Friday 9th January in St Hilda’s Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.30pm. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Colin McGinley Funeral Service 3 Beechwood Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0AE Tel. 01642 786200
Geoffrey (Geoff) Stuttard
Geoffrey (Geoff) Stuttard
Geoff passed away peacefully on 4th December 2025 at the Butterwick Hopice with his Wife, niece and daughter by his side aged 72 years. Loving husband to Anne, Father to Chris and Sarah and father in law to Rachel, Grandad to seven. Cherished Nephew to Florence and the late Raymond Harris, Brother in Law to Derrick, Graham, Phillip, Andy and the late Lesley King, loved and devoted Uncle, Great and Great Great Uncle to all his Nephews and Nieces. He will be sadly missed by extended family and friends not forgetting his devoted pet JR Ivy Looxx It was Geoff’s wishes to have a Pure Cremation Anyone wishing to donate in his memory to Butterwick Hospice.
Patricia (Pat) Suttill (Nee Fox)
Patricia (Pat) Suttill (Nee Fox)
On December 16th peacefully at home, Pat aged 84 years of Stockton. Much loved wife of the late Dennis, loving mam of Beverley and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Nigel, cherished nana of Michael, Christopher and Thomas, great-grandma of Lydia, Ava, Ruby and Harrison, also a dear sister of Margaret, John, David and Kathleen. Requiem Mass to take place in St. Peter & St. Paul’s RC Church, Roseworth on Thursday January 8th at 11.30am. Prior to cremation at Stockton Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, any donations in lieu to St. Peter and St. Paul’s RC Church. A donation plate will be available in the church. Crake And Mallon Funeral Service
Jennifer (Jenn) Whittleston
Passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne on 9th December aged 38 Beloved daughter of Margaret and Mick, precious mam of Kyle, Aarron, Brooke, Harley, Conner, and the late Tyler. A much loved sister of Amanda, Joanne, Annmarie, Craig, Carl and Lee. Jenn was also a much loved Aunty, a good friend to many and will always be loved and missed. Funeral service to take place on 8th January 2026 at Kirkleatham Memorial Park Redcar at 1pm. Jenn has requested a splash of colour to be worn. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research UK All enquiries to Roseberry Funeral Service 3 Coatham Road Redcar Tel 01642 756324
In Memoriams
Lilli Brown (Aun-Deol)
Lilli Brown
September 20th 1984- January 2nd 2002 In loving memory of my precious daughter. To the most beautiful flower in God’s garden, our “Lilli” You can shed tears that she is gone, You can pray that she’ll come back, Your heart can be empty because you cannot see her, You can cherish her memory and let it live on. My lips cannot speak how I loved her, My heart cannot tell what to say, But God only knows how I miss her, Every hour of every day. Eternal Love, Your mum xxx
Lilli Brown
Lilli Brown
In loving memory of special friend, I will always love you and miss you every single day. But I know you’re watching over me and my children, you’re never far away Love you always and forever Lisa, Annie-Mai, Lilli, Elsie-leigh, Bobby and Tommy-joe Xxx
Patrick Duffy
Patrick Duffy
We thought about you yesterday and the day before that too, we’ll think about you tomorrow Dad, because we always think of you. There’s a special kind of feeling Dad that’s meant for only you, and it makes us smile to remember how important we were to you Keep looking after Mam xx Sons and daughters Pat, John, Paddy, Catherine, Brian, Terry, Anthony, Peter, Karen, Kevin, Michelle, Christine and Susan xxxxx
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