IanTHORPIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Thorp, who passed away peacefully on 27th September 2024 aged 91 years. Ian had a career at sea, before working as a lecturer in marine engineering at Newcastle University. Loving Husband to the late Winifred, who died in 2018. Dad to Steve, Simon & Judith; Father in Law to Mary, Sue & Becky; Grandad to Jenny, Sarah, Ruth, Ella, David, Ben, Izzy & Iona and Great-Grandad to Freya and Ellie. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
Family and friends please meet for Ian's funeral at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Monday 21st October at 12:00 noon. No flowers please, donations in Ian's memory are to go to The Bay Foodbank. All are welcome to join the family after the service, at the Tavern & Galley, Whitley Bay.
E Turnbull & Son
North Shields
0191 257 1201
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