W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services

02/04/2026

ROBERTS,
Brian

( Teams )

Peacefully in Rosewood House Care Home on Wednesday 25th March 2026, aged 68 years, Brian.

Beloved son of the late Margaret and a devoted big brother to Jeffrey, Julie and Deborah. A much‑loved uncle to Ryan, Rebecca and Joseph, who all thought the world of him. Brian also shared a special bond with Iris and Terry who he thought of as family. Brian’s kindness, humour and gentle nature touched everyone who knew him. He will be forever loved and deeply missed.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Friday 10th April at Saltwell Crematorium at 10.30am.

Family flowers only, Donations if desired to Rosewood House Care Home.

All welcome afterwards to Teams Social Club.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

25/03/2026

BERTRAM,
Evelyn

( Dunston )

Sadly at home on Monday 16th March 2026 aged 90 years Evelyn,

dearly beloved Wife of the late Syril, much loved Mam of Mark, Graham and the late Debra, Diane and Neale, Mother in law of Michelle, also a much loved Gran and Great Gran, Evelyn will be missed and loved by all of her loving family.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Thursday 2nd April at Saltwell Crematorium at 1:45pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to R.N.I.B.

All welcome afterwards to Dunston Excel Club.

“Guests are welcomed to wear a dash of colour”

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

24/03/2026

Pre-paid unattended cremations, simple send off with peace of mind knowing everything is fully taking care of in your home town.

For all enquiries:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 460 4698

24/03/2026

WRAY,
Isla Ann

( Dunston )

Sadly in Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a short illness on Monday 23rd February 2026 aged 9 years, Isla dearly beloved Daughter of Karen and Liam, a very much loved Twin Sister of Alice, Much loved Granddaughter of Ann and Edward, and the late Karen. Much loved niece to Mark, Edward, Stuart and Gary. Loved by all.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Friday 27th March at Saltwell Crematorium at 1:45pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Gibside School.

All welcome afterwards to The Royal Hotel, Dunston.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

24/03/2026

DAVEY,
Sylvia Elizabeth

(Whickham)

Sadly in South Chowdene Care Home on Monday 2nd March 2026 aged 91 years Elizabeth, devoted Wife of the late Bill, greatly missed Mother of Peter, Michael and the late Joan, much loved Grandmother of Craig, Liam, Sam, Trevor, David and Yvonne, and also a precious sister of Jean and Margaret.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Tuesday 31st March at St Mary the Virgin Church, Whickham at 1pm, Burial to follow in the church yard.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to mothersunion.org

All welcome afterwards to St Mary's Church Hall, Whickham.

https://sylviadavey.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

Dedicated to the memory of Sylvia

11/03/2026

BRYANT,
Ronnie ( Ronald )

( Teams )

Sadly in Armstrong House on Sunday 1st March 2026 aged 86 years, Ronnie dearly beloved Husband of Elizabeth, much Loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother, Brother in law, will be sadly missed by all of his loving family and friends.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Monday 16th March at Saltwell Crematorium for 1:45pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society

All welcome afterwards to The Teams Club.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

09/03/2026

KNOWLES,
Terry

( Dunston )

Sadly after a short illness at home on Wednesday 4th March 2026 aged 64 years Terry a dearly beloved Husband of Debbie, much loved Dad, Grandad, Brother and Uncle, also a dear friend of many.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Friday 20th March at Saltwell Crematorium at 2:30pm

Flowers welcome may be delivered to:
Lauderdale Funeral Services
Ravensworth Rd, Dunston.

Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.

All welcome afterwards to Highwayman Whickham Highway.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

04/03/2026

HODGSON
JACQUELINE (Jacquie)

( Formerley Whickham )

In hospital on the 16th February 2026 aged 64 years. Jacqueline (nee Dunn)

beloved wife of Ian and much-loved mam of Aidan and Fraser. Cherished daughter of John and Elspeth, treasured sister of Susan, sister-in-law of Alex and aunt of Llewelyn and adored mother-in-law of Carys and Kirsten.

Jacquie’s Requiem Mass will be held at St Philip Neri R/C Church, Ellison Road, Dunston NE8 2QU on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 11.45am. Cremation to follow at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, DH9 9JP at 1.15pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations in lieu to Tommy’s and Blood Cancer UK.

All welcome afterwards to:
South Causey Inn
Stanley
DH9 0LS

Please feel free to wear something bright or floral.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

27/02/2026

Lovely feeling of spring in the air this morning as we celebrated the life of a much loved lady

Floral Tributes providing that special gift of forevermore love from all the family 💜

Flowers by Shauna at SLK Floral Design Dunston

21/02/2026

Postlethwaite,
Susan. ( Sue )

( Shipcote )

Sadly in Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday 11th February 2026 aged 76 years. Sue retired School Teacher,

much loved daughter of the late Albert and Eileen Sue dearly beloved partner of Eric, loving sister of Dave and Joe.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Thursday 26th February at St Chads Church for 10am, Interment to follow 10:45am graveside at Saltwell Cemetery.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Cats Protection Tyneside Cat Centre.

All welcome afterwards.

https://susanpostlethwaite.muchloved.com

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 460 4698

Dedicated to the memory of Sue

20/02/2026

Hearne
Molly ( née Currer )

( Whickham )

Peacefully at St Joseph’s Home, Westmorland Road on Friday 23rd January 2026 in her 96th year. Molly (née Currer)

beloved wife of Bernard and devoted mother of Catherine, she will be missed enormously by all her family and friends.

Molly will be received into St Joseph’s Home Chapel on Thursday 19th February at 5.00pm.

Cortège to meet on Friday 20th February for Requiem Mass at 11:30am in St Mary’s R/C Church, Dockendale Lane Whickham NE16 4EN.

Interment to follow at
Garden House Cemetery at 1pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu.
There will be a retiring collection for
St Mary’s R/C Church and St Joseph’s Home.

“On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy”

16/02/2026

HEWITT,
Maureen

( Lyndhurst )

Peacefully in Craigielea Nursing Home on 15th February 2026 aged 85 years, Maureen.

Beloved Wife of the late Colin, loving Mam of Colin, Suzanne and Ian, loving Mother in-law of Phil and Claire, treasured Grandma of Lee, Carl, Paige, Matthew and Claire, also a loving Great Grandma.

Would family and friends please meet for the Funeral Service on Thursday 5th March at Saltwell Crematorium at 1pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Craiglea Care Nursing Home.

All welcome afterwards to
Stormont Main Club to Celebrate Maureen’s life.

https://maureen-hewitt-1940-2026.muchloved.com

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
Tel. 0191 460 4698