A former Evening Gazette newspaper man and a number of great-great grandparents are among those being paid tribute to in this week's death and funeral notices. 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. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.

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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our team on 01482 908084.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week. Death Notices Christopher Adams Peacefully in hospital on August 2nd, Chris, aged 68 years (of Stockton ) Beloved son of Lily and the late Les, loving brother of Richard, dear brother-in-law of Clare, also a dear friend to many. Funeral service at the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Thursday 15th August at 2.

30pm prior to cremation. Friends please meet at the Bluebell Chapel. Family flowers only pleas.