Sandhoe Community

It is very sad to report the death of a life-long Oakwood resident, David Burgess.

David was passionate about Sandhoe and an active defender of residents during the struggle to encourage Egger to be better neighbours.  He would readily pick up the phone and complain that his windows were rattling or that his Mum couldn't sleep because of the noise.  He established a cordial relationship with the site manager at Egger and with Nick Barrett at Tynedale Council and was often able to glean information that was otherwise inaccessible.

David had not enjoyed the most robust health during the last year, but had maintained his interest in the community and his role as carer for his mum.

A service will be held at St John Lee on Tuesday 9 December at 11.30am