Paula Leadbitter

Paula Leadbitter (18 Oct 1967 - 5 Sep 2026)

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Location
Sunderland Crematorium Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7RS
Date
25th Sep 2026
Time
12.30pm
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Location
Newbottle Working Men's Club Front Street Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4EP
Date
25th Sep 2026
Time
2pm

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After a brave battle with illness, with loved ones at her side, on September 5th aged 58 years, Paula (née Vardy). The beloved wife of Ray, much-loved mam of Liam and Luke, dear mother-in-law of Mai, cherished nana of Jayden and Ezekiel. The dearly loved daughter of Jeanette and loving sister of Stephen. A treasured daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, auntie, cousin, and a good friend of many. Loved and remembered always xx

Family and friends please meet on Friday September 25th for a service in Sunderland Crematorium at 12.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers gratefully received for Macmillan Cancer Support. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. Please join the family afterwards in Newbottle WMC for refreshments and to continue celebrating Paula’s life.

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

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

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Mandy Jackson wrote

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.Paula will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.Love Mandy Barry & Family.xxx💔

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Paula Dunn wrote

So sorry to hear this. Paula was an amazing lady, we had some lovely new years and camping away with you all. Our thoughts are with you all at the very sad time. Love from Paula and Paul Dunn.

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Lisa Bilton wrote

A beautiful soul with a heart ❤️ of gold you will remain in heart forever paula xx

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Sleep well sister you fought so hard gonna miss you so much. Love you always.

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  • Thoughts are with you stephen ❤️ xx

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Trudy Leadbitter wrote

Memories are all we have Paula. A friendship that starting in our teens. Too much partying 🤣 so much fun. Life took over and we saw each other sparsely but the friendship was still there. You will be missed greatly Paula. Forever tucked away in my heart. Xxx

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