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  • David Smethurst

    Passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2021, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Shirley, brother to Barrie and Veronica and his late sister Maureen. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Rose Hill Crematorium, on Monday, September 4th, 2021 at 1.40pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to J Steadman and Sons, 3 Balby Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0RB. Tel: 01302 344444.

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      20/09/2021
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  • Elaine Marguerite Douglass

    Passed away peacefully in Davis Court, Dinnington on September 10th, 2021, aged 81 years. A beloved wife to Henry and a dear step-mum to Linda, Julia and Michael. Elaine will be dearly missed by all.

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  • Janice Armstrong

    Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 12th, 2021, aged 73 years. Former employee of RMBC and Youth Worker. Much loved wife, mum and grandma. Funeral service to take place on Monday, September 27th, 2021, at 3.30pm at Rotherham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in lieu to Rotherham Hospice Community at Home Team. Enquiries to J H Clark and Son Funeral Directors, 46 High Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6NJ. Tel: 01709 522883.

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  • George Patrick 'PAT' Cooke

    Passed away peacefully at home on September 10th, aged 86 years. Loving husband to Jane and much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad who will be dearly missed by all. Funeral service at Barnsley Crematorium on Monday, October 4th, at 12.50pm. Any enquiries to Bartholomew and Sons on 01709 363706.

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      20/09/2021
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  • Tony Ruston

    Treasured birthday memories, September 24th, 81 years, of a dear husband, dad and grandad. Your first away from us all. Tony, it’s 58 years since they told us we were one, But they never told us how to carry on, When half of one is gone. Love and miss you forever. Brenda and family xxxx

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      20/09/2021
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  • Brian Khan

    27.09.1936 - 26.06.2017 Happy 85th birthday to the best dad and grandad in the world. Miss you every single second. Hope you have a goodun up there in Heaven above. Love you always and forever. — Mirielle, Lisa, Lauren, Georgia, Jenna and Niall xxxxxx

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      20/09/2021
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  • Wayne Parkin

    Passed away on September 6th, 2021 in Rotherham Hospice. He will be sadly missed by his Uncle Peter, brothers, sisters, Auntie Janet, plus nephews and nieces. Funeral to be held at Rotherham Crematorium on September 24th, 2021 at 3.30pm. Donations to Rotherham Hospice.

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  • Margaret Kyte

    Passed away peacefully on September 7th, aged 90 years. Dearly loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. Forever in our hearts. Funeral to be held on Thursday, September 23rd at 2.45pm, at Rotherham Crematorium.

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      15/09/2021
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  • Michael (Mick) Warburton

    Passed away on September 1st, 2021. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral to take place at Rotherham Crematorium on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 10.15am. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 105 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2BL. Tel: 01709 533365.

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      15/09/2021
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  • Cyril Hurley

    Suddenly on September 2nd, aged 88 years. Much loved uncle of Loretta, Jonathan and Beverly. We miss you. May he rest in peace.

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      15/09/2021
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  • Beryl Bambridge

    28.8.21 Following the recent announcement of the sad passing of Beryl, a church service will be held at 11am, at Holy Trinity Church, Ulley on Wednesday, August 22nd to proceed to Woodlands Burial Site, Ulley to join her recently departed husband Keith. For any further enquiries, please contact Peace Funerals on 0800 470 2396. Any donations please to Rotherham Hospice.

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      15/09/2021
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  • John Copley

    22.4.1947 -20.9.2015 Always in my thoughts. — Love Chris xxx

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      15/09/2021
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  • John T and Barbara Pickford

    PICKFORD John T 18.9.34 Barbara 12.9.32 We’re sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on it's wings, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things, Inside are a millions kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love. Love Sharon, Darren, Lee and Stef, Great-Grandchildren Cian, Chloe, Frankie, Eva, Hudson, Mikey and Erin xxx

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      15/09/2021
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  • Janet Rodgers

    Karen, her only daughter would like to announce the sad loss of her mum Janet, aged 88 on September 6th. Beloved wife of the late Jeffrey, mother-in-law to John, nannan to Richard and Danielle, Emma and John, great-nannan Janet to Olivia, James, Finlay and Emily. She will be missed by all her friends and family. Funeral service to be held at Rotherham Crematorium on Monday, September 27th, at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations for Sheffield Children's Hospital can be given on the day or sent c/o Bartholomew and Sons, Nightingale House, S60 2AB. Everyone is warmly welcomed after the service for afternoon tea and to celebrate Janet's life at the George Wright Hotel, The Crofts, S60 2DJ. Sister, You were always there for me Janet, the best sister anyone could have. I'll always remember your smile, kindness and love. Thank you for all the happy memories, I will miss you forever. - Your little Sis, Anita

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      14/09/2021
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  • Michael Carnall

    Passed away on August 26th, aged 70. Loving dad and grandad who was loved by all and will be dearly missed xxx Funeral service will take place at St John's Church, Kimberworth Park, on Tuesday, September 21st, at 11am. Any enquiries to Bartholomew and Sons on 01709 363706.

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      14/09/2021
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  • Graham Edward Cox

    25.5.34 - 11.9.21 Passed away peacefully after a short illness. Dearly loved husband, father and dada. He was loved to bits by all of us and mum's soulmate of 74 years. He led an incredible and colourful life and he laughed and smiled until the end. May God rest his soul. Love from Gertrude (Trudy), Deborah, Gary and Polly Funeral will take place at Rotherham Crematorium on September 30th, 2021 at 11am and a celebration of his life at C T Butterfields, Swinton. All welcome, please wear some colour. Family flowers only, donations accepted.

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      14/09/2021
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  • Russell Bell

    24.10.72 - 20.09.16 Our time together was special, So were the memories we made, And although you are in Heaven, Those memories will never fade. — All my love Louise xxx Miss you always dad. — Love Alex xxx A son is a special part, Of all that's cherished in the heart, If loving you could have saved you Russell, You would be here today. Loved and missed so much. Good night, God bless. — Mum and Michael xxx Remembering a dear son-in-law. In our thoughts. — Love Rita and family xxx

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      14/09/2021
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  • Joan Connolly

    A loving wife and mam, for September 16th. Birthday wishes to Heaven we send, With love in our hearts that will never end, No cards, no gifts can we give to you, Just happy times that we once knew, Your special days we cannot share, But in our hearts you're always there. — From all your loving family xxx

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      14/09/2021
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  • Marjorie 'Madge' Evans

    Our lovely little mum. EVANS Marjorie ‘Madge’ Passed away of old age at 95, with her daughters by her side. Reunited with her beloved Peter, family and friends. You only get one mum and we’re glad you’re ours. Keep dancing mum. Love you forever. Julie, Linda and Steve XXXXX Funeral will be held on October 1st, at Rotherham Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice by contacting A J Smith Funeral Directors, 01709 319869.

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      13/09/2021
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  • Geoffrey Ridgeway

    Born 17.6.41 Died in Rotherham General Hospital, AMU on September 5th 2021. Darling husband of Maureen for 53 years. Loving dad to Martin, father-in-law to Carrie, loving grandad and great-grandad. Desperately missed. Funeral to take place on Thursday, September 16th at St Mary's Church, Rawmarsh at 2.15pm then Greasbrough Lane Cemetery at 3pm. Refreshments served at the Earl Grey, 3.30pm to 5pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations to the British Heart Foundation.

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      13/09/2021
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  • Henry Thompson

    Would have been 84 on September 16th. I miss your laugh, I miss your smile, Then you whisper sweetly in my ear, I will never leave you, I am always here. Forever mine, yesterday, today, tomorrow and always. — From your loving Wife Sylvia

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      13/09/2021
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  • Valerie Banet

    9.3.1962 - 27.8.2021 Passed away peacefully at Rotherham Hospice, aged 59. She will be greatly missed by her mum, Barry and Les. The funeral will take place at 3.30pm at Rotherham Crematorium on Friday, September 17th. Donations are to go to the Rotherham Hospice and they can be placed in the collection box provided at the service, or send them c/o Bartholomew and Sons Funeral Directors, Nightingale House, Nightingale Close, Moorgate, Rotherham, S60 2QH.

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  • Edward Sammonds

    29.11.1945 - 17.9.2016 Forever in our hearts and thoughts. — Love Bernie, Emma and Louis xxx

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      13/09/2021
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  • Brian Jones

    Died peacefully in Rotherham Hospice on September 11th, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Janice and a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be hugely missed by all his family and friends. Many thanks to everyone at the Rotherham Hospice for their amazing care and support. Family flowers only please, any donations in lieu to Rotherham Hospice. Please contact J Parkinson and Sons, Funeral Directors on 01709 382576 for funeral arrangements.

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  • Graham Edward Cox

    Passed away on Saturday, September 11th. A special brother and brother-in-law who will be sadly missed. — Love Granville and Sheila xx

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