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Reay, R., civilian, 1942

Photo: Dorothy Hall

In St. John the Baptist Churchyard is a family headstone for Reay which reads:

In
Loving Memory of
Mary Isabella (Peggy)
Beloved wife of
Robert
who died 1st June 1935
aged 55 years
The above Robert Reay
died through enemy action 1st May 1942
aged 61 years

Faithful in service

Mr. Reay was a Special Constable from Urpeth whose death was reported by Chester-le-Street Rural District Council.

Robert Reay is remembered at Beamish on B162.05 and at West Pelton on W112.03


The CWGC entry for Mr. Reay

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk