Bill Sweeting (10 Dec 1931 - 4 Jan 2022)

Funeral Director

Location
Sunniside Methodist Church Blind Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5HX
Date
25th Jan 2022
Time
12pm
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Location
Sunderland Crematorium Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7JA
Date
25th Jan 2022
Time
1pm

Location
Philadelphia Cricket Club Bunker Hill Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4JE
Date
25th Jan 2022
Time
1.30pm

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Houghton-le-Spring

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 4th aged 90 years, Bill. The devoted husband of Ruby. The much-loved dad of Julie, Libby, the late Edward and a dear father-in-law. The treasured grandad of Lesley, Claire and great-grandad of Lee, Aliyah, Mia and James. An adored brother, loving uncle and dear friend of many. Family and friends please meet on Tuesday January 25th for a service in Sunniside Methodist Church, Houghton at 12:00 noon. Committal to follow in Sunderland Crematorium. Please join the family afterwards in Philadelphia Cricket Club for refreshments. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu kindly received for the Elizabeth Fleming Residents Fund. A donation box will be available in the church. All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 9 North View Terrace, Chilton Moor. Tel: 0191 3857213. Loved and cherished always.

Funeral Director: Mr Ben White

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

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I took this photo at the Opening of the Hetton Band Hall. 1 of my favourite photos of Uncle Bill & Aunty Ruby. xx

I took this photo at the Opening of the Hetton Band Hall. 1 of my favourite photos of Uncle Bill & Aunty Ruby. xx

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Together again xx

Together again xx

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Norman Sweeting wrote

Will miss you very much Uncle Bill, especially your patter which was awesome at times. You can rest easy with your brother Jack ( my dad) now, Love you always.

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RIP Uncle Bill, David and Janet xx

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Les Gritton wrote

A kind and funny man, you will always be loved and missed, Rest in peace uncle Bill.

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A very special devoted couple rip Uncle Bill x

A very special devoted couple rip Uncle Bill x

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  • What a lovely photo he was such a funny gentleman rip xx

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K Melvin wrote

RIP Bill, it was a pleasure to care for you. Xx

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June and Glenn Merton wrote

sleep tight Uncle Bill going to miss you and your sense of humour you were always there for us. Thinking of Auntie Ruby and the family on this very sad occasion you are in our thoughts and our hearts god bless xxx

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BarbarA Dove wrote

God bless and sleep tight Uncke Bill you will be sadly missed love Gary & Barbara x

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Ann, Les & Natalie Millward wrote

Good night & god bless Uncle Bill.Now at peace.
You will be sadly missed be us all.

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