Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors

09/01/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doreen Smith late of Hylton Redhouse

Peacefully in Maple Lodge Care Home surrounded by her loving family on December 26th 2025 aged 90years

Dearly beloved Wife of the late Gordon
Loving Mam to Lisa, Lorraine and Shaun
Dearest Mother-In-Law of Paul
Devoted Nana of Kristina, Michaela, Ross, Rebecca, Harry and Great Grandma of Paige, Mia, Ashton and Oliver
Also a much loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday January 26th at 1.30pm

All welcome afterwards to share fond memories of Doreen to Hepworth and Grandage ( Heppies) social club

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimer's Society for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview Castletown SR5-3AL Tel:0191-9087975

Loved and Remembered Always

05/01/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Christie - Ryhope

Peacefully in hospital on December 26th 2025 aged 54years Joanne

Much loved Mam to Daryl, Nathan and Caitlyn
Dearly beloved Daughter of Shirley and Malcolm
Dearly loved Sister to Wendy and Lee
Devoted Nana of Baily, Amelia, Laila, Lukas,
Louie, Charlie, Lori, Lola and Farren
A Very Dear Mother-In-Law of Sarah and Callum and Sister-in-law of John
Also a dearest Aunty to Ricky and Great Aunt of Frankie and Dear friend to many

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday January 21st at 11.00am

All welcome afterwards share fond memories of Joanne to the Farmers Club, The Village Ryhope

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the PDSA and British Heart Foundation for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

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17/12/2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sheila - Hylton Castle

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 13th 2025 aged 89 years Sheila Hunter(Nee Wynn)

Beloved Daughter of the late Isabell and Thomas
Loving Wife of the late James
Dearly loved Mam to James, Keith, Paul, Margaret and the Late Kenneth
A dearest Mother-In-Law and Devoted Nana of
Kenneth, Dawn, Yvonne, Aimee, Sophie, Leonie, Rachale, Rebecca, Cam, Lauren, Kea, Megan, Taylor, Jorja, Kiera, Leah, Billie and Great Nana to many
A much loved Sister of Joan, Mary, Margaret and the Late Kath and Ella
Also a very dear Sister-in-law, Aunt and Dear Friend to many.

Cortege leaving the family home on Wednesday December 24th via St Hildas RC Church Southwick for which the cortege will pause at the church for a moment of reflection then onto Sunderland Crematorium for Service at 10.30am

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to St Hildas RC Church for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

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15/12/2025

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank you cards and beautiful words

12/12/2025

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank you cards, gifts and beautiful words

28/11/2025

To let everyone know, we do unattended funerals(a pure cremation) at Sunderland Crematorium, weve had quite a few inquiries.
For more information or any questions please get in touch.🙏

24/11/2025

Castletown - Barrass Mary Elizabeth affectionately known as Mary Mo

Suddenly but peacefully at home on November 16th 2025 aged 84years
Mary

Dearly beloved Wife of the late Yusuf and Harry
A loving Mam to Freda, Yasmin, Shaun, Susan, David, Kevin and Andrew
A devoted Nanna Gran and Great Gran

Friends please meet for service at Castletown Methodist Church on Thursday December 4th at 10.15am
Prior to Interment at Castletown Cemetery at 11.00am

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Castletown Methodist Church for which a donation plate will be available

All welcome afterwards to The Billy Hardy Complex ( Micky Mouse ) Castletown to share fond memories of Mary Mo

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors, Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

Loved and Remembered Always

09/11/2025

03/10/2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Neil Moore - Castletown

Peacefully in hospital on September 21st 2025 aged 66years Neil

Dearly beloved Husband to Denise
A loving Dad of Chris
Much loved Brother of Elaine
Very Dear Brother-in-law of Veronica and Geoff
Dearest Uncle to Claire and Great Uncle of Isabella'ILaine
Not forgetting Mistie the Cat

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday October 13th at 1.30pm

By request family flowers or donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors, Castleview
, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

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01/10/2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr Wallace Jobling ( mess 73724 )
Bellingham House, Pennywell

Peacefully in hospital on September 19th 2025
Aged 98 years Wallace

Beloved Husband of the Late Olive
A loving Dad to Olive, Harry and Joan
A very dear Father-In-Law of Peter
A devoted Granda and Great Granda
Also a much loved Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle and dear Friend to many

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday October 13th at 11.00am

By request family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Veterans in Crisis and Breast Cancer Research, for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors, Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

Loved and Remembered Always