R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services

04/11/2025

Remembrance Day is fast approaching and sadly this video says it all!

We should all unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

We will remember them 🙏

30/10/2025

Simm (Benwell). Peacefully on 21st October aged 77 years. Roberta (Bobbie).Beloved Wife of Gordon. Dearly loved Mam of Andrew and Steven. A much loved Mother in law of Danielle, Kirstie and Tania. A cherished Nana of Jonathon, Shannon, Hannah, Aimee, Andrew, Charlie, Maddie, Chloe, Tyler, Aliesha, Jessica, Mikayla, Amelia and Vinnie. Bobbie will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 11th November at 1.30 pm. Friends please at the Crematorium. Family flowers only or donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s UK. All welcome back to the Fairholm Social Club for refreshments and a celebration of Bobbie’s life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

https://robertasimm.muchloved.com/

29/10/2025

When you take out a funeral plan, your wishes are clearly recorded and kept safe until the time of need. This relieves your loved ones of having to guess what you might have wanted at an extremely difficult time. Talk to us today to find out more.

Also

Our online funeral plans facility enables you to plan and make provision for your funeral from the comfort of your own home. Click here www.funeralplansnewcastle.co.uk to find out more

Terms and conditions apply – please ask for details.

27/10/2025

Purvis (Cruddas Park). Peacefully in Hospital with her loving family by her side on 21st October aged 92 years. Betty. Beloved Wife of the late Ted. Dearly loved Mam of Michelle, Edward, Vanessa and Hazel. A much-loved Mother-in-law of Brian, Helen, Shaun and Rob. Also, a treasured Nanna of Lisa, Mark, Connor, Jamie, Rebecca and Shauna and a treasured Great Nanna of Brooke, Lydia, Eve, Imogen, Cillian and Grace – Elizabeth. Betty will be very dearly missed. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Monday 10th November at 2.15 pm. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation. All welcome back to The Marlborough Club for refreshments . All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

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27/10/2025

Riddell (Chapel House formerly of Byker) Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side age 70 years. Peter. Beloved Husband of Pamela. Dearly loved Dad of Donna and Christina. A much-loved Father-in-law of Danny and a cherished Grandad of Anthony, Courtney, Chynnece, Callum, Kyle, Danny and Taylor. Also, a treasured Great Grandad of Ronnie-Rae and a dear Brother of Davey. Peter will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 12th November at 11.15am. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only or donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK. All welcome back to the Benwell Hill Cricket Club for refreshments and a celebration of Peter’s life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

https://peterriddle.muchloved.com/

26/10/2025

In this line of work, it’s more than just a job. We go that step further, to offer our support right from the very first interaction until the end of the ceremony.

Knowing we are making a difference in the communities we serve and helping people through the most difficult times means everything to us 🖤💛

25/10/2025

"Did you know that.... We also provide a full Monumental Service" including new memorials, additional inscriptions to existing memorials, renovation and restoration work".

We were recently asked to re guild a weathered inscription on an existing headstone and to add a new inscription. Here are the results. Family are over the moon 🖤💛

24/10/2025

Downey (Walker). Peacefully in hospital on 16th October. Aged 74 years. Brian dearly loved Brother of Edith, much-loved Uncle of Maureen, Alan, Kenny, Eunice, Denise, Marie and Anne. And a dear Great Uncle of Alan, Jamie, Colin, Shaun, Darrell, Rebecca, Wesley and Joe. Brian will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Friday 31st October at 12.45pm. Friends, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only or donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance. All welcome back to the Denton for refreshments and a celebration of Brian’s life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

https://briandowney.muchloved.com/

24/10/2025

Williamson (Blakelaw). In Hospital on 19th October with his loving family by his side aged 81 years. Albert. Dearly loved Brother of Jimmy, Maureen, Martin and the late Norman and Joe. A much-loved Brother in law of Barbara, Liz and the late Sylvia and Kathy. And a dear Uncle and Great Uncle to his Nieces and Nephews. Albert will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 6th November at 11.15 am. Friends pleased meet at the Crematorium. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Cancer Research UK. All welcome back to the Blakelaw Social Club for refreshments and a celebration of Albert’s Life. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

Dedicated to the memory of Albert Williamson

21/10/2025

Hordon (Pendower). Peacefully at home on 11th October. Aged 58 years. Kathleen (Kath). Dearly loved Sister of Michelle and Joan. A much-loved Auntie of Romany. Kath will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Thursday 30th October at 11.45 am. Friends, please meet at the Crematorium. At Kath’s request please feel free to wear a bit of sparkle. Flowers welcome. All welcome back to the Fox and Hounds Pub for refreshments and a celebration of Kath’s life. All enquiries to R. W. Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

17/10/2025

Hind (Scotswood). Peacefully in Hospital on 13th October aged 81 years. Gordon (The birdman of Scotswood). Beloved Husband of the late Gwen. Dearly loved Dad of Keisha, Michelle, Gordon and Danielle. Also a dear Father in law of Marie and Tommy. Treasured Grandad of Danny, Keighley, Elle, Brooke, Bailey, Paige, Jasmine, Kaleb, Maggie Darcey Miley, Alexa, Tobias, Grayson, baby Tommie Aaron and Laura. Treasured Great Grandad of Alfie, Elliott, Frankie, Ryley, Archie, Tommie, Vienna, Hallie and Rowan. Also a dear Brother and Uncle. Gordon will be dearly missed. Cremation on Friday 7th November at 11.00 am at West Road Crematorium. Fiends please meet at the Crematorium. Private afterwards. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873

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17/10/2025

Cuthbertson (West Denton)
Peacefully on 8th October with his loving Daughter Laura by his side, aged 72 years. Robert (Bingo). Beloved Husband of the late Rozalind. Dearly loved Dad of Grant and Laura. A dear Father in law of Claire and Dean. Also a treasured Grandad and Great Grandad and a dear Brother and Uncle. Robert will be very dearly missed. Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 29th October at 2:45pm. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Stroke Association and Dementia UK. All welcome back to the Excelsior Club for refreshments. All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.

https://robertcuthbertson.muchloved.com/