Heather Castle passed away on the 2nd September 2021 from Advanced Motor Neurone disease an illness she battled for 8 long years with dignity and courage.
Heather was a school teacher at Byerley Park School from 1984 until her retirement in 2002. A dedicated professional teacher who delighted in teaching young children and educating them in clever ways and reassuring them when starting school if they were unsure of themselves.
Her funeral was held on Friday 17th September in St. Mary’s Church, Coxhoe, her family church where she was christened, confirmed, sang in the choir and married her husband Clive. The Castle family would like to thank the following local agencies and people for helping to look after Heather over the years:
The staff at St Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington for their considerable professional care in looking after Heather during her respite periods and in her passing.
The staff and Bryan Shepherd of Whitehouse Funeral Services for their advice, kind attention to detail and their professionalism in preparing Heather’s Funeral.
The Peaseway Surgery doctors and the medical staff for their support given to Heather over the years together with Lloyds Pharmacy staff, and the The Village Pharmacy staff at Woodham for their considerable help in supporting Heather through this disease.
To the children and staff of Byerley Park School who lined the route at the school as the cortege passed. To all local friends and colleagues who have sent sympathy cards, flowers and other gifts to the house and who have also donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, and a special thank you to our friends and neighbours in Wynyard Court for their considerable support to Clive and family during this difficult time.
Thank you all
The Castle Family