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The obituary notice of Derek SMITH

Newcastle upon Tyne | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle.

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DerekSMITH(Newcastle) Sadly passed away in hospital on 24th October aged 81 years.

Derek. Much loved Husband of Jean, loved Brother of Pamela, Elizabeth and the late George. A dear Brother-in-law of Dave and the late Pat and Les. Dearest Brother-in-law of Joan, Tommy, Doris and Maria. Also, a treasured Uncle of all his nephews and nieces and a good friend to many. Derek served his time at Donkins and Parsons and change of jobs at Stills and Hedley.

Derek will be forever loved and sadly missed by Wife Jean and all family and friends.

Cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 17th November at 12.30pm. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.

Family flowers only or donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

All welcome back to the Benwell Hill Cricket Club for refreshments and a celebration of Derek's life.

All enquiries to R W Barrett & Son Funeral Services, 379 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 7NL, Tel 0191 2410873.
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Published: 06/11/2026
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I worked for Derek at stills and you could not meet a nicer guy and friend for
30yrs. RIP derek
Allen Brown
09/11/2026
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Uncle Derek you will be missed so much, we love you xxx
Suzanne Gillie
08/11/2026
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Suzanne Gillie
08/11/2026
what a great uncle Derek was,very funny and a lovely easy going man had some great times with him,he will be sadly missed by all
Gordon
07/11/2026
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Gordon
07/11/2026
Great lad,Derek and I met as apprentices at Donkins Ship Steering Gear Makers and been friends since then.He will be sadly missed.John and Irene
John Hall
06/11/2026
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John Hall
06/11/2026
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A truly good man,full of fun,brilliant times at Donkins
So sad My privilege to have known you Derek
Enjoyed our crack when we bumped into each other I Newcastle
Condolences to all the family
Ernie B
Ernest Beasley
06/11/2026
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