Brian Watson (26 Aug 1943 - 17 Apr 2026)
Funeral Director
- Location
- Sunderland Crematorium Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7JA
- Date
- 13th May 2026
- Time
- 11.30am
- Location
- Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Liliywhite Terrace Easington Lane, Tyne and Wear DH5 0HF
- Date
- 13th May 2026
- Time
- 11.45am
Watson
Easington Lane
formerly of Hetton-le-Hole
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on April 17th aged 82 years, Brian. The devoted husband of Margaret, much-loved dad of Paula, Brian and dear father-in-law of Steve and Beverley. The treasured grandad of Ross, Kate and great-grandad of Emilia. Loved and remembered always.
Family and friends please meet on Wednesday May 13th for a service in St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Easington Lane at 10.15am, committal to follow in Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu gratefully received for Marie Curie. A donation box will be available in church. Please join the family in Hetton Lyons Cricket Club to continue the celebration of Brian’s life.
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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Dave and I have special memories of Brian. He was such a caring and thoughtful friend. He made our holidays with him and Margaret so happy. He is going to be sadly missed
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Thankyou both Margaret
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Ive known Brian all my life as a neighbour I spoke to him and Margaret every day from being a young lad and when I lost my dad he told Me how to go on with growing my own things in the garden and I'll never forget that rest in peace Brian ❤️
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Thank you Nathan Margaret
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One of the nicest men you could meet and probably the most dedicated cricketer I have ever had the pleasure to watch.Thank you for all the laughs in the cricket club Brian.
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Thank you John Margaret
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Eventhough I knew Brian for such a short time in 1978, I have a warm, endearing, happy and enduring memory of him. As the wife of Australian cricketer, Glen Bailey, I worked behind the bar at the cricket club on several occasions. Brian took great delight in requesting drinks in the thickest, broadest Geordie accent he could muster, knowing full well that I couldn’t understand a word, let alone know what something called a ‘blank and tan’ was. He would have the whole club laughing. I loved his cheeky grin. Rest in peace Brian.
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Thank you so much for sharing this lovely story with us Virginia Margaret
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I would like to leave / send a message to the family .
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Australian and was cricket pro at Eppleton 1978 where I met Brian .
The greatest teammate I have ever had and his support for myself and wife Virginia in a new country will never be forgotten .
Amazing man , amazing cricketer .
Miss my big mate and RIP big fella ❤️.
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Thank you for your lovely kind words means a lot to myself and family much appreciated Margret
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