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The obituary notice of Christopher (Chris) KENNEDY

Ashington | Published in: The Journal (Newcastle).

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Christopher (Chris)KENNEDYAshington

Passed away on August 18th, in Freeman Hospital, after a valiant struggle with lung cancer.

He leaves behind wife Jean, brother Richard, sons Richard and Arthur and grandchildren, Hannah and Peter. All friends and family will be notified of funeral arrangements by his wife. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

No flowers please, but donations to Cancer Research UK are a welcome alternative.

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Published: 25/08/2025

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Thank you to all who have left tributes and have made donations. In addition to the £100 donated here a further donation of £222.00 was made today following the generosity of mourners at Christopher's funeral. He would have been tremendously touched by everyone's generosity. Thank you all. Jean x

Jean Greenwood

10/09/2025

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An inspirational teacher and dear friend. Sleep tight Chris love from Jan and Frank xx

Janice Shields

09/09/2025

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Janice Shields

09/09/2025

An inspirational teacher and friend. He was that one teacher you never forget. A very special guy who became a very dear friend. Sleep tight Chris.
Thoughts with Jean.
Love Jan and Frank xxx

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09/09/2025

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02/09/2025

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Donation left by Maria Smith

28/08/2025

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Lovely man and great neighbour, as is Jean. Always there to help when needed. Will be dearly missed. Thoughts go out to Jean at this sad time.
Maria and David

Maria Smith

28/08/2025

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Maria Smith

28/08/2025

Great brother, great walker, we climbed ScaFell Pike together only a year ago, great allotment gardner too, still eating his chutney. 65 years ago we cycled 1000 miles together, round Wales, camping, in three weeks!

Richard Kennedy

26/08/2025

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