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The obituary notice of Raymond LAWTON

Gosforth | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle.

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RaymondLAWTON(Gosforth). Passed peacefully in Greenwell Care Home on 6th March 2026 aged 96.

Beloved husband of late Anne. Loving Father to Garry and Michael and devoted Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Friends please meet for the service at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 2nd April at 1.15pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for St Oswald's Hospice c/o

Keith Parlour, Funeral Director, 28 Market Place, Bedale, DL8 1EQ

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Published: 28/03/2026

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Ray was an excellent friend and next door neighbour to my family for decades. He was meticulous about anything to which he applied himself, across a considerable range of skills, always modest and careful. He seemed to eschew unnecessary materialism yet had a generosity of spirit beyond the norm.

Donation left by Lin Aldridge

01/04/2026

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