Obituaries

DALEFOLK REMEMBERED
Jean Nesbitt 18/05/1950 – 06/01/2026 THE funeral of Jean Nesbitt, formerly of Harperley Hall, took place at the Wear Valley Crematorium on February 11th. The cortege entered to the music of Elvis Presley singing ‘Love Me Tender’ and the welcome

DALEFOLK REMEMBERED – LINDA MEARS 1956 – 2025
THE funeral of Linda Mears was held in Stanhope Methodist chapel on Thursday January 22nd and led by Rev Heather Ross. The cortege entered to the tune of ‘Jealous of the Angels’ by Donna Taggart before Rev Heather made the

Dalefolk Remembered
Linda Dennison Linda Dennison ( nee Humble) Wolsingham THE funeral of a lady born and bred in Wolsingham took place at Wear Valley Crematorium on New Year’s Eve. The large congregation entered to the music of Chasing Cars by Snow

Dalesfolk Remembered
Dalesfolk RememberedSir Paul Nicholson KCVO , KStJ 1938 – 2025THE funeral of a great friend to Weardale was held in Durham Cathedral on February 13 th .Former Lord Lieutenant to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, Sir Paul Nicholson’s family