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The obituary notice of Graham Mark (Newt) NEWTON

Yarm, 31/03/1967 - 15/07/2026 (Age 59) | Published in: Evening Gazette Middlesbrough. Notable areas: Stockton-on-Tees

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Graham MarkNEWTON(Chairman of Stockton Rugby Club)
Suddenly and unexpectedly in hospital on 15th July, Newt aged 59 years. Devoted and caring Husband of Michelle and also a much loved and loving Dad of Hannah and Millie.
Graham was a loyal and loving family man, an inspirational and dedicated Chairman of Stockton Rugby Club and a great friend to so many people. Graham will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by everyone who knew him.
A celebration of Graham's life will take place in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Thursday 13th August at 12 noon. The ceremony will be live streamed to the adjoining Bluebell Chapel. The ceremony will also be live streamed online for those unable to attend in person. Details to access the live stream are as follows:
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Before arriving at the Crematorium, Graham's funeral cortège will leave his home in Yarm and make one final, special visit to his beloved Stockton Rugby Club, arriving at approximately 11:15am.
Everyone is warmly invited to gather at the Rugby Club to pay their respects as the cortège enters the grounds and makes one final journey around the Club that meant so much to him, before continuing on to Stockton Crematorium.
Those wishing to gather at the Rugby Club are then welcome to make their way ahead to Stockton Crematorium prior to the Cortège leaving, or alternatively, you are very welcome to meet at the Crematorium.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Breakthrough T1D or Stockton Rugby Club, Woman's and Girls Section. Donations can be made and memories of Graham can be shared by visiting Graham's online tribute page by using the following link, https://graham-mark-newton.muchloved.com/ a collection will also be available at the Crematorium for anyone wishing to donate to Stockton Rugby Club, Women and Girls section.
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090 or support@davidknowlesfuneralservice.co.uk

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A wonderful man, a warm welcome was always given when visiting Stockton RFC, a firm supporter of the referee's. always ready to pick you up at the end the game even if you had a bad day on the field. Proud to call Graham my friend. I'll miss you terribly.

Mark Harrington (Durham County Referee Society)

21/07/2026

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Mark Harrington (Durham County Referee Society)

21/07/2026

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21/07/2026

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