James Ethan Black

We are heartbroken at the sudden loss of our beautiful boy James. His passing has left a huge hole in our family that can never be filled.

He will always be loved, cherished and remembered by us and everyone who knew him.

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death, support those affected, support CRY’s screening programme and fund research and pathology.

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Donation Total: £1.00

Hugh Welch

13/03/2026

Amount Donated

£100.00

Neil Thornton

12/03/2026

Proceeds from the action at our past players lunch.

Amount Donated

£270.00

In memory of James B.

Fiona Robertson

11/03/2026

For James. 🩵

Amount Donated

£15.00

Maureen Taylor

09/03/2026

My heart goes out to you all. X

Amount Donated

£50.00

Joanna Casson

02/03/2026

In memory of James. Sending our love to you all. 🩵

Amount Donated

£50.00

11/02/2026

My heart goes out to you and your family and thinking about you all x

Amount Donated

£10.00

James Ethan B.

Lucy Hull

09/02/2026

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all xx

Amount Donated

£10.00

Anna Salkeld

07/02/2026

Sending love and strength to all the family xxx

Amount Donated

£50.00

Joyce Newport

05/02/2026

Sending condolences to the family

Amount Donated

£25.00

Emma Richardson

17/01/2026

28/12/2025

We are so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all and sending all our love ❤️ Lee, Fay &family

Amount Donated

£25.00

In memory of Lee J.

Simone Sparrow

28/12/2025

I’m so sorry for your sad loss Julie xx words just don’t seem enough. Sending love and strength to you all at this incredibly sad time xxxx

Amount Donated

£25.00

Sarah Hayes

28/12/2025

Thoughts are with Julie, Andrew and Jocelyn following the tragic loss of their son/brother, James.

Amount Donated

£20.00

In memory of James B.

Laura Hayes

28/12/2025

So sorry for your loss xx

Amount Donated

£10.00

Cathy Agozzino

28/12/2025

Amount Donated

£10.00

In memory of James B.

Lee Alesbury

28/12/2025

I’m so very sorry to heard of your heartbreaking loss Julie. Thinking of you and your family at this time xx

Amount Donated

£10.00

Joanna Reilly

27/12/2025

I am so sorry for your loss - thinking of you all at this awful time x

Amount Donated

£10.00

In memory of James B.

Sarah Robinson

27/12/2025

So very sad to hear of your heart breaking loss. Sending love xxx

Amount Donated

£10.00

Gail Tanner

27/12/2025

Gary, Joanne and I are sorry to hear this. Sending our condolences to you all x

Amount Donated

£25.00

In memory of James B.

David Pringle

27/12/2025

Amount Donated

£25.00

Rebecca Hawkins

27/12/2025

Thank you for being Emma’s friend , she will cherish her school years with you 💗

Amount Donated

£25.00

Elijah Fahey

27/12/2025

Amount Donated

£5.00

25/12/2025

On behalf of Chris Chatfield who donated his Christmas present from me this year

Amount Donated

£150.00

In memory of James B.

15/12/2025

Amount Donated

£100.00

Pamela Newby

13/12/2025

Amount Donated

£20.00

In memory of James B.

Janice Clark

13/12/2025

Amount Donated

£20.00

Anonymous

12/12/2025

Amount Donated

£10.00

Julie Black

12/12/2025

Maryann Carr kindly cut my hair and donated her payment to James' fund

Amount Donated

£25.00

In memory of James B.

07/12/2025

Amount Donated

£40.00

03/12/2025

In memory of James, with love from Harvey and family.

Amount Donated

£25.00

James B.

Tracy Thorne

03/12/2025

James will be in our hearts and minds forever. He was truly loved by our family, and a wonderful friend to Ethan. Tracy, Ben and Ethan.

Amount Donated

£50.00

Lui Carey

01/12/2025

Amount Donated

£25.00

Daniel Wood

29/11/2025

Sending love, Dan, Kay and the Wood Family xxx

Amount Donated

£100.00

In memory of James B.

ANDREA DEVERE

29/11/2025

Sending all our love and support to you all. Lots of love from Andrea and Nick xx

Amount Donated

£50.00

Lilly Crouch

28/11/2025

Sending you love and hugs during this difficult time, from the Crouch family xxx

Amount Donated

£50.00

Kenneth Devere

28/11/2025

Words are not enough. We share your sadness which will never leave you. Take comfort in family and friends who will surround and support you throughout. XXX

Amount Donated

£50.00

JAMES ETHAN B.

Gwyneth Craig

28/11/2025

Amount Donated

£25.00

In memory of James B.

Sarah Stoves

27/11/2025

All my love to Jocelyn and the whole family 💜 Sarah, Whitley Bay 6th Form. Sleep tight little man 🩵

Amount Donated

£10.00

Andrew Black

27/11/2025

Cash donations made on day of funeral. Thank you everyone x

Amount Donated

£340.70

In memory of James B.

Peter Eckersley

26/11/2025

We were all very shocked and saddened to hear about James. Our son Lukas is in Year 8 at MBMS and is still quite upset about it. All our very best wishes and condolences

Amount Donated

£50.00

John McGrillis

26/11/2025

Amount Donated

£25.00

Lisa McGrillis

26/11/2025

Amount Donated

£50.00

Alexander Robson-Lamb

26/11/2025

You'll always be one of my best friends and I'll never ever forget you James. Love from Alex. X

Amount Donated

£75.00

In memory of James B.

Isla, Jude, Mark & Sharon Beresford

25/11/2025

Amount Donated

£50.00

In memory of James B.

Paul Thompson

25/11/2025

Amount Donated

£25.00

Sara Richardson

25/11/2025

Amount Donated

£25.00

Tom Spencer

25/11/2025

Amount Donated

£10.00

Lucilla Waugh

25/11/2025

I never had the honour of meeting James but I can see from the photos how his light shines so brightly .

Amount Donated

£10.00

In memory of James Ethan B.

Nicholas Brown

25/11/2025

In memory of James, our thoughts and love are with Julie, Andrew and Jocelyn. Love Nick and Karen

Amount Donated

£100.00

David Nesbitt

25/11/2025