Bunty and Teddy Barlow

Teddy Barlow was born in Canada to British parents and the family eventually returned to the UK to live. Teddy qualified as an Architect and in the early 1960’s and took a post in Sunderland and moved here permanently with his elderly mother. He was the Planning Officer for Sunderland City Council and was present when Sunderland Civic Centre was officially opened by Princess Margaret in late 1970.

Together, Bunty and Teddy continued to make Sunderland their home and shared an active social life, following their interests in golf, theatre, art and antiques. They also enjoyed travel both in the UK and abroad and were supporters of both National Trust and English Heritage.

They lived together for more than thirty years in Thornhill Terrace until Teddy fell ill, was hospitalised and died suddenly a few days later on 31 December 2004, age 87 years. On Teddy’s insistence, a few days prior to his death, Bunty moved into a care home, she remained there until she passed away on 12 June 2012 just 3 weeks short of her 101^st birthday.

Bunty’s and Teddy’s generosity is reflected in the legacy they left to the Community Foundation. And by giving to the Vital Signs Sunderland and Vital Signs Newcastle Funds, two of our collective giving funds, they are helping to support the very communities they lived in for many years. These funds directly help to tackle the most pressing issues in the cities and support grassroots organisations working to strengthen their local communities through social action.

If you are interested in giving to leaving a legacy or making a donation to support the people, places, causes and communities you love, get in touch with Lisa using the fund below.