Ann Willey (27 Jan 1958 - 15 Jan 2025)

Funeral Director

Location
Sunderland Crematorium Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7RS
Date
5th Feb 2025
Time
1pm
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Willey

Murton
(formerly of Hetton-le-Hole)

Suddenly on January 15th aged 66 years, Ann. The beloved wife of Norman, much-loved mam of Sam, cherished sister of Mary and sister-in-law to the late Syd. Loving aunt to Claire, David, Stephen, and Nichola, treasured great aunt to Luke, Oliver and Izzy. A valued friend of Cath and a dear friend and colleague to many. Forever in our hearts.

Family and friends please meet on Wednesday February 5th for a service in Sunderland Crematorium at 1:00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu kindly received for the work of Battersea Dogs & Cats and The Donkey Sanctuary. A donation box will be available in the crematorium.

All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole. Tel: 0191 5265800.

Funeral Director: Mr Ben White

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

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Claire Cargin wrote

Ann..many a rant we had over our working years with Zest. It was always a great support to have you at the end of the phone or email. When we did meet in person there was always a smile, a bit of craic and a big laugh. You will be missed Ann.
Sympathies go out to her family and all her colleagues at Bramleys, all at Zest NI are thinking of you all x

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Sam Jackson wrote

Ann, boss, friend, a shoulder, the lady with a wealth of knowledge, and someone who gave a good argument if she knew she was right. If you know, you know.

For many of us who had the privilege of working with Ann, who attended her retirement party, or called on her for help and advice over the years, we will all be sharing one thing, and that’s the loss of a great person. Not only would Ann be there on a professional level; she was also there on a personal one too, for many of us. Her advice would come from the heart. Maybe not what we would have always wanted to hear, but a bit of tough love never did us any harm. Ann was an exceptional person who, deep down, loved her family dearly and her work family too. (sometimes) when we weren’t getting on her nerves.

Sadly, not all the staff could be here today (don’t worry, Ann, we’ve not booked any agency). On behalf of all of us, we send our deepest condolences and love to Norman, Sam, and everyone dear to her. She will be sadly missed but never ever forgotten.

All our love

Bramley Grove


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Nikki Morgan wrote

So sorry and shocked to hear of Ann’s passing.Thinking of all the family. God bless you Ann xx

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Debra Smith wrote

Bev and I met Ann, Norm, Mary and Syd on a MSC Cruise out of Barcelona back in 2018. We had the best time getting to know them all… we’re from Nova Scotia Canada but Bev was born in England so we had plenty to talk about. We’re so sorry to read of Ann’s passing … she was such a lovely person that I’m sure will be missed by so many. Please accept our condolences 💐

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Pauline Waggitt wrote

So sad though with all the family and friends R I P x

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