Hi Sailormannn
Here is the death notice which is on page 2 of the Evening Chronicle dated Monday, August 24 1970:
'HARDWICK. Leam Lane, 40 Oakwood, on August 22, aged 82 years, Herbert, dearly loved husband of Mary Hardwick, and dear father of Henry, father-in-law of Freda, and grand-dad of Mary, Elizabeth and Harry. Funeral service and cremation at Windsor Road Crematorium, Birtley, on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Crematorium. No flowers or letters by request.'
I have had an unexpected chance to look this up today so decided to go for it. This newspaper notice is held on microfilm at Newcastle City Library.
Best Wishes 
Thanks so much for finding and posting ... Much appreciated
