Norma Redpath
For anyone who isn’t aware we lost the head of the Redpath family a couple of weeks ago. Funeral arrangements are Friday 6th June at 1.30pm in Wear Valley Crematorium. Then back to Newton Aycliffe Sports Club to celebrate what an amazing lady she truly was. Hope to see everyone there. Love from The Redpaths

Glen Thorman Todd
(PB Kent & Co. Ltd) On 13th May 2025, aged 82 years. A celebration of Glen’s life to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Friday 6th June at 11am. Family flowers only.

Geoff Gill
Passed away peacefully on 28th May 2025, aged 85. Much loved Husband to Rita; beloved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, Brother and best friend. Please meet at Coundon Crematorium on Friday 13th June at 10.30am to say our goodbyes to Geoff, all welcome and then back to The Big Club.

Paul Gallagher 28/1/71 – 17/3/25
Formerly of Newton Aycliffe, sadly passed away in Bristol. A dearly loved Son of the late Mary and Peter Gallagher, Brother of Vincent and Clare, Brother-in-Law of Paraic and Gloria and Uncle to Victoria, Amanda and Flynn. Friends of Paul are warmly welcome to join us for a celebration of life on Saturday 7th June, 1pm at Moore Lane Sports Club.

Theo Cocker (Theodora, nee Partington)
On 16th May 2025, aged 94 years at Mount Vale Care Home in Northallerton. Loved and loving Wife of the late Arthur; Mother of Andrew, Stephen, Jonathan, Michael and Elise; Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to be held at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, County Durham DL14 8NR at 12.30pm on Tuesday 10th June.

Allan Drake 27/12/60-15/5/25
Of Newton Aycliffe, passed away peacefully in hospital on 29th April 2025. Beloved Husband of the late Audrey; a much loved Dad to Stephen, Peter and Andrew; also a dearly loved Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Brother of the late Lorna. Please would family and friends meet for a service at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon on Wednesday 18th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only please.

Mary Audrey Toman
Passed away on Wednesday 14th May 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly beloved Wife of James; cherished Mam to Sylvia, Pamela, James, Leslie and Steven, not forgetting Carole and Julie; a cherished Nanna and Great Nanna who will be sadly missed by all. The funeral service took place on Friday 6th June, 10.30am at Wear Valley Crematorium.

Peter Hardy 27/12/60-15/5/25
Peter was a much loved Husband, Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandad and had friends around the world. He will be missed by many and was taken far too soon from us. Peter, you will always hold a special place in our hearts and you will never be forgotten. We, as a family, would like to thank everyone for the kind messages, flowers and cards that we received, we are overwhelmed by the amount of love shown to us all. Sleep tight Peter xxx