(Backworth) Peacefully in Coble House, Cullercoats on 5th March, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia (née Simpson), dear dad of James, Stephen and Angela, father-in-law of Catherine, Sharon and Ecevit, a much loved granda of Liam, Christopher, Matthew, Connor, Cem and Leyla, dear brother of Teresa. Friends please met for Requiem Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, West Monkseaton on Wednesday 27th March at 11.30am followed by interment at Earsdon Cemetery at 1.00pm. All welcome to The Red Lion, Earsdon for refreshments afterwards. Flowers may be sent C/o Melrose Funeral Services, 157-159 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0DL. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P.