Susan Arrowsmith has been in touch and asked me to share with you all the sad news that her parents Eileen Gough (nee Bradshaw) and Bill Gough recently passed away within days of each other.
Eileen and Bill Gough. Image kindly supplied by Susan Arrowsmith.
Formerly Brownhills residents before moving to Walsall Wood and High Heath, the couple were well known and respected locally.
Obviously in these difficult times the funeral service is limited in attendance, but Susan would like folk to know when her parents will be taking their final journey.
Susan wrote:
These are strange times when news does not circulate the way you might expect.
Eileen Gough (nee Bradshaw) Bill Gough (my darling dad) was a Brownhills lad born and bred, a long serving member of WW Boys Brigade. Both lived on the Chester Road, Shire Oak until married before moving to the Wood then into High Heath.
If you think there might be people in your sphere who knew them then please do pass this news on.
Their double funeral is Friday 24th April 2020 up at Fradley and will passing through Walsall Wood, Clayhanger, Brownhills and Shire Oak.
Such a happy couple. Eileen and Bill, rest in peace. Image kindly supplied by Susan Arrowsmith.
The funeral is limited to 10 people but I would like for as many people as possible to know they are making one last journey at 9am. Thank you.
My sincerest condolences and sympathies to Susan and all of the Gough family and their friends, and my gratitude goes out to Susan for letting us know.
So sorry Susan for the loss of both your mom and dad, they were such a lovely couple whom we had known for a very long time, lots of happy memories over the years, our love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.xx
On the passing of our dear big brother Bill and dear sister-in-law Eileen you have left a big hole in our family and will be missed so very much R.I.P together forever reunited with mom,dad & our dear brother Ken who sadly passed away 12 months ago love sister Elaine & Mike xxx
Sad to hear about EIleen and Bill I was at school with EIleen and the BB with Bill a big loss I still see Eileen’s brother Ken at the woodies get together at the Brickies my condolences Ray Share
Very sad news,as a favour to my dad Bill took me to see Man United at Old Trafford when I was about 10 years old.Later on used to see him in the Four Seasons pub on a regular basis was a great local character.
My condolences to all the family,RIP.
Such a happy couple. Eileen and Bill, rest in peace. Image kindly supplied by Susan Arrowsmith.
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Deepest sympathy to Susan and family, so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you all on Friday.
Did you have a brother Kenneth went to school on streets corner? So sad for your loss at this very difficult time
To all the family our sincere condolences att this very sad time kim & Terry Ivers
So sorry Susan for the loss of both your mom and dad, they were such a lovely couple whom we had known for a very long time, lots of happy memories over the years, our love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.xx
Sending my condolences to the family, I worked with Bill for several years and have passed the news to his ex-colleagues from RAB
On the passing of our dear big brother Bill and dear sister-in-law Eileen you have left a big hole in our family and will be missed so very much R.I.P together forever reunited with mom,dad & our dear brother Ken who sadly passed away 12 months ago love sister Elaine & Mike xxx
In response to Trevor Wood , yes we had a brother Ken who sadly passed away March 2019
Sad to hear about EIleen and Bill I was at school with EIleen and the BB with Bill a big loss I still see Eileen’s brother Ken at the woodies get together at the Brickies my condolences Ray Share
Very sorry to hear of your loss…sending you our sincere condolences from Neil and myself x x
R.I.P. Bill & Eileen heartfelt condolences to Susan and family..
So sorry to hear this. I worked with bill many years ago at RAB . RIP BILL AND WIFE. sorry for ur loss xx
Very sad news,as a favour to my dad Bill took me to see Man United at Old Trafford when I was about 10 years old.Later on used to see him in the Four Seasons pub on a regular basis was a great local character.
My condolences to all the family,RIP.