UPDATE: Several death notices and funeral services have been confirmed in the Newcastle area for December 2025. These announcements serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the community coming together to honor their memories.
Every week, local families turn to The Newcastle Chronicle to announce the passing of loved ones, ensuring that their legacies are remembered. Notably, each published notice appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for memorial tributes, allowing friends and families to share memories and make donations in memory of their loved ones.
What just happened? Last week’s announcements included heartfelt tributes for several community members, including Ena Aspery, who passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Her funeral service will be held at Saltwell Crematorium on January 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
In another significant notice, Ethel Beaty, aged 97, passed away on the same day, surrounded by family. A funeral service for Ethel will occur on December 29, 2025, at Saltwell Crematorium at 11:15 AM, with floral tributes welcomed.
Why does this matter NOW? These announcements are crucial for the grieving families and the community, providing a space for collective mourning and remembrance. Each notice not only marks a life lived but also invites the community to support one another through shared grief.
Here are additional significant notices from last week:
– Don Bertram of Swalwell, who died on December 17, 2025, aged 89, will be remembered at a service on December 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Whitehall Road Methodist Church, Gateshead.
– Nina Birkett, aged 95, passed away on December 10, 2025. Her service is scheduled for January 9, 2026, at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Whickham at 11:30 AM.
– Pat Haskin, aged 87, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Friends and family are invited to her service at West Road Crematorium on December 30, 2025, at 12:45 PM.
What happens next? The community is encouraged to attend these services to pay their respects and support grieving families. Funeral notices remain available on funeral-notices.co.uk, where tributes and donations can also be made.
The Newcastle Chronicle is committed to providing these essential announcements for families in need. For those wishing to create a funeral notice or add tributes, please visit the website or contact the helpful team at 01482 908084.
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