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The obituary notice of William George (Billy) HARPER

Gateshead | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle. Notable areas: Easington Lane

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William GeorgeHARPER(Easington lane formerly of Gateshead)

Peacefully after a short illness on Friday 31st July aged 78 years Billy, a devoted husband of Grace a much-loved dad of Mark and Helen a loving Grandad of Drew and Kieron a dear father in law to Laurissa and brother to Paula, Bruce and Lynne.

Would family and friends please meet for the funeral service taking place on Tuesday 25th August at Durham Crematorium at 10am.

In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Bryson's Animal Shelter, Gateshead.

All enquiries to Co-op funeral care Houghton le Spring, 0191 5120572.
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Dear dear Grace and family, we were so sad to hear the sad news about lovely Billy. We send you our deepest sympathy at this sad time. God bless him. Love from Pauline and Steve Elaine and Stuart xxxx
Pauline Robinson
16/08/2026
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gone but never forgotten RiP
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16/08/2026
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joanelv@aol.com
16/08/2026
Friend and like a step-dad to me over the past 16yrs, what a guy Billy was, super friendly to everyone and loved animals even if he loved giving them treats a little too much. He will be a massive miss in my life and for his family. Thoughts to Grace, Helen and Mark.
Alan Henderson
15/08/2026
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15/08/2026
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Alan Henderson
15/08/2026
Rest in peace Billy, you were truly one of a kind. Lots of love
Gill Stephenson-Russell
15/08/2026
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14/08/2026