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The obituary notice of Derek GRAY

Byker | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle.

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DerekGRAY(Byker)

Suddenly, but peacefully at rest on 26th November 2025, aged 87 years.

Devoted husband of the late Ada. Much loved dad of Derek and Denise. Dear father in law of David and Denise. Doting grandad of Eloise, Matthew and Aimee. Great Grandad 'Old' grandad to the much loved Ayda, Brodie, Carter and Drey.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.

Funeral service to be held at St Gabriel's Church, Heaton on Tuesday 6th January at 1.00pm, followed by a burial at Heaton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to Tiny Lives.

All welcome to celebrate the life of Derek at the PTE club, Millers Road, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2XP, after the service.

For those who are unable to attend the funeral service, all are welcome afterwards to celebrate and reminisce Dereks life.

All enquiries to: W S Harrison Funeral Directors, St Mark's House, Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UQ. Tel: (0191) 265 5415
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I’m broken dad. I miss you so much 💔
Denise
21/06/2026
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First Father’s Day without you 💔 I Heard Your Voice In The Wind Today I Heard Your Voice In The Win
Denise Mitsides
21/06/2026
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Thank you to everyone who donated to Tiny Lives in Memory of my dad Derek Gray. The total amount came to £360 with the money donated at St Gabriel’s on the day
Denise Mitsides
30/01/2026
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Denise Mitsides
30/01/2026
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Thank you from
Tiny Lives Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne
For all the donations given
24/01/2026
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Denise Mitsides
10/01/2026
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Never known anyone that could hold on to a smile as much as Derek .such a fun, happy, loving man .
Amanda Mcateer
05/01/2026
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Amanda Mcateer
05/01/2026
Thinking of you all ❤️
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05/01/2026
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