God bless and safe in the arms of his wife Kathleen lots of love from all the Wilkinson’s
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Melvin 'Mel' Calvert (16 Sep 1937 - 14 Jan 2026)
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Melvin 'Mel'
St Benedict's Hospice, Sunderland
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- Location
- Dubmire WMC Wynyard Street Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6LS
- Date
- 20th Feb 2026
- Time
- 1.45pm
Calvert
Houghton le Spring
Formerly of Herrington
Surrounded by his loving family on January 14th aged 88 years. Mel, the beloved husband of the late Kathleen. The loving dad of Michael and Lyn and dear father-in-law to Sandra and Jeff. The devoted granda of Lynzie & Dan, Anthony & Cheryl, Aimee & David. Treasured great-granda for Giorgia & Matty, Alfie, Jai-Lyn, Isaak, Ashah, Kymarli, Nylah and Elijah. A cherished great-great-granda to Phoebe- Lena. A much loved brother to Tony and the late Derek, Brian and Marjorie. Also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and great friend to many. Loved and remembered always.
Friends please meet on Friday 20th February for a service in Durham Crematorium at 1pm. All are welcome to join the family after the service at Dubmire Workmens Club for refreshments and to continue the celebration of Mel’s life.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received in memory of Mel for St Benedict’s Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.
All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole. Tel: 0191 5265800. Forever in our hearts.
Funeral Director: Mrs Rhonda Richardson
With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.
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sleep tight Mel ❤️
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Rest in peace Mel, amazing man from such a beautiful family ❤️🤍
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Rest in peace granda, back with grandma kathleen where you wanted to be. I love you always♥️🕊️
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May you rest in eternal peace Mel we all know how unhappy you was without Katheline and now your both reunited again may the light shine upon you both!❤️ 🙏🏾🕊️🕊️
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Uncle Mel, I love you just like aunty Kathleen. You are both together again xxxxx
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Love you always, Grandad 🤍
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Thinking of you all and it was nice meeting Mel at Lynzies salon. Xx
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Sending all our love to Mick Lyn and families at this very sad time, Mel was a lovely man xx
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The best granda anyone could ever wish for.. until we meet again.. give grandma a big hug from me.. love you 🤍
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Bless you all. He was a gentleman. X
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Mel was a great friend of my brothers Ernie and Bud when they were lads and he used to come to our house on a Sunday to play cards that’s when I first met him. He was a lovely guy. Last saw him at Herrington Colliery RIP Mel
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