W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services

06/11/2025

HUGHES,
Franky

( Teams )

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family on Thursday 23rd October 2025 aged 70 years Franky much loved Father, Father in Law & Grandad who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Monday 24th November at Saltwell Crematorium at 12:00noon.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.

In Memory of Franky
all guests are welcome to wear
Black & White or a Toon Top.

All welcome afterwards to
The Teams Club.

https://francis-john-hughes.muchloved.com

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

Dedicated to the memory of Francis Hughes

03/11/2025

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03/11/2025

HUNTER,
Elizabeth ( Liz )

( Gateshead )

Sadly in Sunderland Royal Hospital on Sunday 19th October 2025 aged 69 years.
A loving Mam to Chubby & Naomi, cherished Nanna Liz to Paul, John, Scott & Steven, and also a dear Sister.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Wednesday 5th November at Saltwell Crematorium at 9:45am.

Family flowers only,
No Donations.

All welcome afterwards to Dunston Social Club ( The Clav )

https://elizabeth-jean-hunter.muchloved.com

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

Dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Hunter

03/11/2025

Mc CORMACK,
Stanley ( STAN )

( Low Fell )

Stan passed away peacefully on Thursday 23rd October 2025 aged 89 years loving Husband to Carole for 61 years, beloved Father of Kristine, James & David, Father in law of Yvonne, Jules & Caroline and also a wonderful Grandad to Emma, Tom, Dan & Holly.

Stan's family would also like to thank all the amazing staff at Craigielea Care Home for the love and care Stan received.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday 7th November 2025 at 12noon.

“ Guests are not required to wear traditional Funeral attire “

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Dementia UK.

All welcome afterwards to
The Ravensworth Arms, Lamesley.

https://stanleymccormack.muchloved.com

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

Dedicated to the memory of Stanley McCormack

31/10/2025

FOULIS,
Josephine Margaret ( Josie )

( Race Course Est, Gateshead )

Sadly on Saturday 25th October 2025 aged 86 years Josie nee Bowers beloved wife the late Bob, loving mam of Susan and Angela, mother in law of David and Daryen, much loved grandma of Stuart, Ryan and Katie, great grandma of Oscar, Asher and Archie, also a dear aunty and friend of many, Josie will be sadly missed and treasured always.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Wednesday 5th November at Saltwell Cemetery Chapel at 12:45pm, internment to follow at the graveside.

Family flowers only, Donations if desired to
British Lung Foundation UK.

All welcome afterwards to
Bay Horse, Whickham.

https://josephinefoulis.muchloved.com

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

21/10/2025

HEPPLE,
John George

( Swalwell ) ( Jackie )

Sadly in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a very short illness on Wednesday 15th October 2025 aged 67 years Jackie loving husband of Carole, much loved dad of Ashley and Kylie, also step dad of Kerrie, Mark and Sheree, a dearly loved grandad, Jackie will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at West Road Crematorium at 11:15am.

Floral Tributes welcome maybe sent to the funeral home

All welcome afterwards to:
The Highlander Pub, Swalwell.

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

16/10/2025

RUTTER
Connor, Alan

( Lobley Hill )

Unexpectedly in Ibiza on Tuesday 30th September 2025 aged 29 years Connor, dearly beloved son of Lisa and Allan, Grandson of Alan and the late Margaret, also the late Ann and Ted. Nephew of Dawn, Michael, Judy, Suzie, Brian, Stephen and the late Jacqueline and Sean.
A much loved cousin and amazing friend to all.

Would family and friends please meet for the Funeral Service on Friday 24th October

*Saltwell Crematorium* for 12noon

Interment to follow:
*Saltwell Cemetery* Graveside 12:45pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to be split between Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter and Dogs Trust

Much Loved - link to both charities
https://connorrutter.muchloved.com

All welcome afterwards to:
Angel View Hotel & Restaurant
Low Eighton
Gateshead
NE9 7UB

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

Dedicated to the memory of Connor Rutter

08/10/2025

SCOTT ( BLAYLOCK )
Diane

(Dunston )
Unexpectedly after a short illness in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday 1st October 2025 aged 61 years, Diane dearly loved mam of Michael, Daniel, Lisa and Maria, much loved mother in law, a dear sister, aunty, also much loved and treasured nanna, Diane will be sadly missed by of her loving family.

Would family and friends please meet for the Funeral Service on Friday 17th October at St Nicholas Church for 11:45am, interment to follow at Saltwell Cemetery.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to St Nicholas Church there will be a donation basket available as you exit the church.

Guests are welcome to wear an item of “ Blue in loving memory of Diane.

All welcome afterwards to Dunston Social Club (The Clav)

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

03/10/2025

COOK
Terence ( Terry )

( Whickham ) Formerly of Dunston

Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by family on the 25th September 2025, aged 66 years. Terry, beloved husband of Janice, Devoted dad to Andrew, Rachel and Ben, and also a much loved brother to Noreen and Trisha.

Cortege to meet on Thursday 9th October for funeral service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only.

All welcome afterwards to the
Gibside Hotel
Whickham
NE16 4JG.

https://terence-cook-1958-2025.muchloved.com

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

Dedicated to the memory of Terence Cook

02/10/2025

LONGSTAFF
Lynn

( Winlaton )

Sadly in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on
24th September 2025 aged 63 Lynn nee Baines much loved daughter, dearly beloved mam of Craig and Karl, a dear mother in law, sister, a very much loved mommar to all of her loving grandchildren, also a dear friend of many.

Lynn will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Wednesday 15th October at Mountsett Crematorium for 11:45am.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to Cash for Kids.

All welcome afterwards to
Blaydon Cricket Club.

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

24/09/2025

CHAWNER
Julia ( nee Horsley )

( Dunston )

Unexpectedly on Wednesday 10th September 2025 Aged 76 years Julia nee Horsley
Adored Daughter of the late John & Flora Horsley, a loving Wife of the late Bob, idolised Mam to Wendy, Susan & Jim, dear Mother in law to Ian Colin & Lynn, cherished Grandma to Zak & Evie, much loved Sister to Jim, Robert & the late Shelagh and George, Julia was also a devoted Aunty, Sister in law, Cousin & Great Aunty.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Wednesday 1st October at Dunston Hill Methodist Church at 12:45pm Cremation to follow afterwards at Saltwell Crematorium at 13:45pm.

Family Flowers Only
Donations if desired to Cash for Kids.

All welcome afterwards to Dunston Excelsior WMC.

https://juliachawner.muchloved.com.

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

23/09/2025

MURPHY
JOHN Thomas ( Johnny )

( Teams )

Sadly in Hospital on 15th September 2025 aged 76 Years. Johnny, beloved Husband of the late Jean, Dad to Coleen, John, Leanne, Gary, Callum & the late Gary, Father in law to Tom & Chris, and also a loving Grandfather, great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle & Friend.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at Saltwell Crematorium at 1:45pm.

Family Flowers Only
Donations if desired to The Alzheimers Society.

All welcome afterwards to The Nine Pins.

https://johnthomasmurphy.muchloved.com

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

Dedicated to the memory of John Murphy