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The obituary notice of Richard Alder GOFTON

Whitley Bay | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle.

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Richard AlderGOFTON(Whitley Bay) Passed away on 9th December 2025, aged 90 years.

Beloved husband of the late Ann, much loved dad of Deborah, Alan and Tracy, father-in-law to Ivan and Louise. Loved grandad of Richie and Stacey, Emily, Jack, Sophie, Olivia and Poppy, loving great-grandad of Summer, Archie and Harper and dear brother of Irene.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 29th December 2025 at 1.30pm.

Donations if desired to the Bobby Robson Foundation. A box will be available at the service.

All enquiries to Chris Sample Funerals 47 Eastbourne Gardens Whitley Bay NE26 3LX Tel: 0191 252 3366

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Published: 19/12/2025

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So sorry to hear of your sad loss, he will be up there now watching the Test matches with his good friend Gerry.
Apologies for not attending the Crem on the 29th December as have only been informed today 31st December.
Our thoughts are with you
Mark, Sandra and family

Mark Routledge

31/12/2025

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Mark Routledge

31/12/2025