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The obituary notice of Norman Rodney SMITH

Westerhope | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk. Notable areas: Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Norman RodneySMITH"Rod"

(Westerhope, formerly of Lemington)

Passed away peacefully at the Freeman Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on 6th February 2026, aged 83 years.

Rod, beloved Husband of the late Ann, much‑loved Dad of Ian, Claire and Emma, cherished Father‑in‑law of Gill, Pete and Mark, and dearly loved Grandad of Christopher, Liam, Abbie, Rachael, Owen and Kieran, and proud Great‑Grandad of Este Wren.
Rod was also held dearly by Neville, Neil, Stevie, Lewis and Becca, and was a loyal friend to many.

Would family and friends please meet for service at
Westerhope Methodist Church on
Monday 23rd February 2026 at 2pm.
Cremation to follow at West Road Crematorium at 3pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Ward 37 (Critical Care Unit) at the Freeman Hospital via a collection box as you leave the Church.

All enquiries to:
John Bardgett & Sons Funeral Directors
Oakwood House
571 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9PQ
Tel: (0191) 273 9292
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We will remember Rod for his humour and we will miss his trademark laugh.He was always a good friend to Eileen and I.RIP
Eileen and John Carins
13/02/2026
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Eileen and John Carins
13/02/2026
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We will miss you so much Granda Rod xxx
Stevie Smith
12/02/2026
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Thanks for being the best Dad and Grandad ever, rest peacefully alongside Mum. We will all love and miss you.
Emma, Mark, Rachael and Kieran 💙
Emma Douse
12/02/2026
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Emma Douse
12/02/2026
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Rod was a great friend to us down here in Formby and along with his beloved wife Ann we shared some great times together never to be forgotten ❤️ Our deepest sympathy to Claire Emma Ian and all you're family's Love Mary Leo Pauline and all our family's xxxxx
Leo & Mary McEvitt
12/02/2026
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Dad forever loved and will be forever missed. Back where your heart always was, with Mam, rest easy xxx 💙
Claire Gallagher
11/02/2026
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Claire Gallagher
11/02/2026
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Granda, you were one in a million. We will miss you loads. Your great-grandson will know all about you and Naughty Norman ❤️
Abbie Gallagher
11/02/2026
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11/02/2026
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