Wilfred "Wilf" Longford (24 Aug 1938 - 1 Aug 2022)

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Location
St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church Church Street Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4DN
Date
16th Aug 2022
Time
1pm
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Location
Sunderland Crematorium Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7JA
Date
16th Aug 2022
Time
2pm

Location
Chester le Street Cricket Club Ropery Lane Chester le Street DH3 3PF
Date
16th Aug 2022
Time
2.30pm

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Longford

Houghton le Spring

(Formerly of Plains Farm)

Peacefully on August 1st after a brave fight with dementia aged 83 years, Wilfred (Wilf). The devoted husband of the late Pat. The much loved dad of Maxine, Wilf and the late Andrew and father-in-law to Alan and Alison. The treasured grandad of Sophie and Amelia. A loved son of the late Hector and Winifred. A loved brother of Sunny, Ralph, Joe and John and brother-in-law of David, Sheila, Paula, David, Edie and Olive. The special uncle of Edward, a dear family member and friend to many. A service will take place on Tuesday August 16th in St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Houghton at 1.00pm. Committal to follow in Sunderland Crematorium. Refreshments are being served at Chester le Street Cricket Club afterwards. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers will be kindly accepted for Action on Dementia, Sunderland. A donation box will be provided at the Church. All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-Le-Hole Tel: 0191 5265800. Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Director: Mr Andrew Grey

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff

Maxine Winship wrote

Happy heavenly Birthday Dad, my life is lost without you and mam xx

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Maxine Winship wrote

Sending all my love dad, cannot believe you left us a year ago. Xx

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Kevin Stables wrote

RIP Wilf xx

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Maxine Winship wrote

Dad wishing you and mam a Happy Wedding Anniversary. Love and miss you both always xx

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Ray and Linda Dixon wrote

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all Maxine, your Dad was such a lovely man, may God Bless and keep him. R.I.P Wilf. 🥀

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Ray and Linda Dixon wrote

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all Maxine, your Dad was such a lovely man, may God Bless and keep him. R.I.P Wilf. 🥀

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Kathy Dransfield wrote

R.I.P Wilf A true gentleman and loving husband, father and grandad...back in the arms of Pat & Andrew...You will always be remembered for your gentle kind ways xxx

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Paula Winship wrote

Wilf, the quiet “gentle-man”. More than a brother in law, you were there all my life and you and our Pat always took care me and later my family. May your mind be at peace, your body at rest, go now into the loving arms of our Pat and Andrew who are waiting for you.

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Tony & Mags Majorca Gosling wrote

So sorry to hear the passing of Wilfred we have happy memories from Cala Bona seeing him enjoy the good times. Our condolences to you and your family. Lots of hugs and love ❤ Tony and Mags xx

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Kevin Stables wrote

RIP Wilf. 😢

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