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The obituary notice of John Grisedale & Maureen BLENCH

Whickham | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle.

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John Grisedale & MaureenBLENCHBLENCH John Grisedale & Maureen John Grisedale Whickham/Byker

Maureen previously Sharpe (nee Ellison) Whickham/Dunston

Maureen passed away on Sunday, 29 March 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of John and devoted mother of Michael, Tracey and the late Garry, also mother-in-law of Pat and Glenn.

John passed away on Sunday, 29 March 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Maureen and devoted father of John, David and the late Peter, also father-in-law of Julie and Kariel. Maureen and John were also loving and devoted grandparents to Jack, Ryan, Daniel, Harry, Christopher, Scott and Cameron, as well as great grandparents

Maureen and John shared a life full of love, laughter and happiness and passed away together surrounded by their family. They will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved them. Goodnight and God bless.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Wednesday, 15 April, 10.30am at Saltwell Crematorium.

All welcome afterwards at The Gibside Hotel, Whickham.

A donation box will be available at the service.
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Lilian Barnaby
15/04/2026
Rest in peace Maureen and John, such a lovely couple.Will be sorely missed.
Lilian Barnaby and family
Lilian Barnaby
15/04/2026
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So sorry to read about the loss off John and Maureen. They were regulars in my place of work M&S cafe at the metrocenter. I grew very fond off them both. They will truly be a huge miss in the cafe
Suzanne Pearson
13/04/2026
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Suzanne Pearson
13/04/2026
God bless you both Uncle John and Aunty Maureen two of the nicest people ever.
You will both be missed but never forgotten, lots of wonderful memories to cherish. Sleep tight.
Janis and John
Janis Thompson
12/04/2026
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Janis Thompson
12/04/2026
Real life tragedy. RIP uncle John & Maureen, one of lifes true gentleman. Both were the kindest souls & will be sorely missed xx
Rachel Goodwin
12/04/2026
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Rachel Goodwin
12/04/2026
So sorry for the loss of my dear school friend and a lifelong friend, Maureen and her husband. Thinking of all the family - Jean Dinning (Nee Pooley)
Sarah
08/04/2026
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Sarah
08/04/2026