ANNOUNCEMENT: JOHN W HOLDEN

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John W Holden

Formerly of Stanhope

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 8th October 2026 at home aged 86 years after a short battle with cancer.

Devoted husband to Ann

Dearly loved father to Karen and Alison

Treasured grandfather to Jess

Also, a dear brother to Michael.

Would family and friends please meet for service at St Thomas the Apostle church, Stanhope 

on Tuesday 3rd  November at 1:15 PM

Followed by burial at Crosshill cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue, and 

Cancer research UK.