Alexander Edwin Reay (1918-1982) [1520856, Gunner, Royal Artillery]

[Dave Pattern]

• born 9 November 1918 at Durham (Q4 1918 Lanchester, Durham, née Wilson)
• son of Joseph Edwin Reay & Elizabeth Agnes Maxwell (née Wilson)
• died 8 July 1982 at Golcar
• cremated on 14 July at Park Wood, Elland

Records:

• 1921 Census (FindMyPast) – Barcus Close, Burnopfield, Tanfield, Durham
• 1939 Register (FindMyPast) – 60 West End Road, Golcar (“textile labourer”)

Articles:

• Huddersfield Examiner (31/Aug/1940) – Welcome News for Golcar Mother
• Huddersfield Examiner (07/Sep/1940) – Local Soldiers Now Reported Prisoners
• Huddersfield Examiner (03/May/1945) – Back Home from Prison Camps
• Huddersfield Examiner (05/May/1945) – Back Home from Prison Camps

Notes:

• enlisted 15 November 1939, discharged 18 March 1946

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Huddersfield Daily Examiner (12/Jul/1982):

DEATHS

REAY – On July 8 (suddenly), at 27 Marina Terrace, Golcar, Alexander Edwin, aged 63 years, the dearly loved son of the late Elizabeth Reay and dear brother of Edna. Prayers at the Taylor Funeral Home, Cowlersley, on Wednesday, July 14, at 2.25pm, followed by service and cremation at Park Wood, Elland, at 3pm. Will friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, may be sent to Heart Research, 93a Albion Street, Leeds. Inquiries to Dyson Bros, Golcar, 651096 and 842072.

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