Syd Grey (18 Oct 1941 - 27 Jul 2017)

Funeral Director

Location
Independent Methodist Church, Easington Lane Brickgarth Easington Lane DH5 0LE
Date
7th Aug 2017
Time
11.30am
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Location
Easington Lane Cemetery Murton Lane Easington Lane DH5 0NB
Date
7th Aug 2017
Time
1pm

Location
ELCAP Community Hall Brickgarth Easington Lane DH5 0LE
Date
7th Aug 2017
Time
1.30pm

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Easington Lane

On Thursday 27th July Syd went to be with the Lord he has served all of his life, 54 years as a Minister of the Gospel. He leaves behind his much loved wife Mary (nee Lawson) and his adored sons Richard, Andrew and Philip and is now reunited with his eldest son Neil. A loving father-in-law to Lynn, Anne and Gillian. A much loved grandad to his 7 grandchildren and great grandad to his 7 great grandchildren. He will be missed very much by his sister Ann, cousin Margaret, in laws Billy, Rita, Joe and Jane, Pat and was a dearly loved uncle, cousin and friend to many. A service of thanksgiving for his life will take place on Monday August 7th in his church, Easington Lane Independent Methodist Church at 11.30am followed by a burial in Easington Lane Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to ELCAP our local community centre of which Syd was a part. A collection box will be provided at the church. All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 73 High Street, Easington Lane. Tel: 0191 5263499. A long and happy life of 75 years transformed into a glorious new body.

Funeral Director: Mr Andrew Grey

With deepest sympathy from all the team at Andrew Grey Funeral Directors

bill taylor wrote

Sid was a footballer one of the HARD men , a fierce but fair defender I played on teams with Sid and he never backed away from a tackle , impressive player. But he was a community person , with a surname that will go on infinitum , You could confide in him , he would give sound advice and in his way he was an equal to Monty , and Charles.

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Colette McCormick wrote

I used to travel with Sid to and from our dialysis sessions. I haven't been doing that for a while so I had no idea that Sid had passed. My heart goes out to Mary and the family. A lovely gentleman who was much loved. So sorry, Colette.

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Paula Hudson wrote

Easington lane has lost a much loved & respected member of our community, today we gathered to say goodbye to our minister, our neighbour,our friend. Condolences to Mary, Richard, Andrew,Philip & families. Rest in peace Syd

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Tracy Willis wrote

Thinking of you Andrew Grey and family on the loss of your farther he was one of the and christened my children god bless lovey chap thinking of you's all at this sad time x

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Pauline Adey wrote

Sad news for all of Easington Lane and surrounding villages. Always listened to us and did your utmost to fulfill our wishes. I will always be eternally grateful for the love and attention you gave my sister on your visits in hospital to speak with her. I remember you clasping my hands in yours when my husband passed and for the calmness you brought. My thoughts are with all your lovely family. God surely has gained a wonderful Angel. R.I.P x

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  • Awww bless lovely guy always there for anyone xxx

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Ann Brown wrote

To all the Grey family
So sorry for your loss of such a lovely gentle man. I will always be grateful for the support he gave me when I lost my mam dad and sister Sandra I could not have done without his support. I consider myself so very lucky to have known him.
Thinking of you all

Ann Brown and family x

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Very proud to receive my "Sunday School Pupil award 2016" from my grandad. I miss you and I love you. Aaron Robert Neil Grey xxx

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Till we meet again on that beautiful shore. You have left our port and as we watched you head over the horizon god whispered to us that he and many others are waving you in on the other side.

Till we meet again on that beautiful shore. You have left our port and as we watched you head over the horizon god whispered to us that he and many others are waving you in on the other side. "Turrah dad we love ya".... Andrew, Gillian and Aaron xxx

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  • To my beloved husband, mentor and best friend my love goes with you until we can be together again. Thanks for everything you have shared with me these past 54 years and our beautiful family who are helping and supporting me so much just as you would have done - they are indeed their fathers sons. I am so proud of them as I was of you. All my love as always Mary xx

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One proud grandson

One proud grandson "Sunday school pupil of the year 2016"

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Laura Jayne Batey wrote

Syd you are one in a million and no one will ever replace you. Such a positive person to be around and a hero we will miss you so dearly but you will never be forgotten. Hope you are at peace now and watching over us I know that you will be. Look after my Mam for me Syd and tell her how much I miss her and how my life will never be the same without her! Until we meeet again grandad Syd we love you and hope you are free from pain now and in a better place. Love you and you will always be in our hearts ♥️ love from James, Laura, Kaiden, Ella and Charlie xxxxxxx

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James Luke wrote

I was never a member of Syds church , or any church for that matter but he visited me in hospital once just because we are neighbours. It was many years ago but I was greatly touched and have never forgotten his kindness.

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Elizabeth James wrote

Thinking of Mary & all the grey family at this sad time,a loving & caring true gentleman that will be missed by many all ways brighted up a dull day,rip syd xx

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