PURKIS Alan (Shotley Bridge) Formerly of Heaton peacefully surrounded by his family on 31st October 2024 aged 80 years Alan. Much loved husband and lifelong companion of the late Dorothy, dearly loved dad of Lisa and Mark and loving grandad of his five grandchildren. Funeral Service at Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday 14th November at 11:00am. Would family and friends please meet at Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimers Society c/o Martin Rankin Funeral Directors, 7 The Square, Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4JB. All Welcome afterwards at The Cricketers, Durham Road, Blackhill.