Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors

17/08/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert ( Bob ) Seymour-Castletown
Former owner of Fenwood Ltd, Olive Street Sunderland

Suddenly but peacefully at home on August 9th 2026 aged 83years Bob

Dearly beloved Husband of the Late Jackie
Loving Dad to Anthony and Andrew
Dearest Father-In-Law of Louise
Devoted Grandad ( Gack) of Liam and Abbie, Steph and Harry
Much loved Great Gack of Millie
Very dear Partner of Monica

Friend's please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday August 26th at 11.00am

All welcome afterwards to share fond memories of Bob to the Billy Hardy Complex ( Micky Mouse ) Castletown

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

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

Loved and Remembered Always

15/07/2026

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

15/07/2026

We also offer a direct funeral ( Unattended Funeral ) to a Crematorium or Cemetery where the family have the choice of area

15/07/2026

13/07/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Greg Goodall - Southwick (Formerly The Wirral)

Suddenly in hospital on June 30th 2026
Aged 55 years Greg

Dearly beloved Son of Irene and Donny
Much loved Brother to Victoria
Dearest Brother-In-Law of Karl
Loving Uncle of Autumn, Kodi and Otto
Very dear Nephew of Beryl, Barbara, David, Mavis, Carole, Stuart and Howard
Dad to Jack
Also a dearest Cousin and beloved Friend to many

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday July 27th at 11.00am

Everyone is welcome back afterwards to Hepworth and Grandage ( Heppies ) Social Club, North Hylton Road SR5-3JJ to share fond memories of Greg

By request could all Family and friends wear
a choice of your own clothes as Greg would prefer

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to 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

You'll Never Walk Alone

08/07/2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Natalie, who sadly left us on the 26th June 2026 at the age of 38years

She will be forever loved and deeply missed by her Mam Tonya, her Dad Darren and her devoted Sister Adele,
Natalie leaves behind a beautiful legacy in her three children, Maddison Isaac and Joshua who were her absolute world

She will remain in our hearts forever

Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church Southwick on Monday July 20th at 10.00am prior to committal service at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.00am

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

29/06/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sylvia Gray Berston (nee Mitchell) - Redhouse
Who sadly passed away on the 16th June 2026 aged 91 years

Dearly beloved Wife of Bob
Loving Mam to Jill and Kim
Very Dear Mother-In-Law of Paul
Devoted Grandma of Ryan, Nathan, Lauren and Chloe and GG Grandma of Annabella, Phoebe and Archie.
Also a much loved Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Dear Friend to many

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday July 23rd at 11.30am

All welcome afterwards to share fond memories of Sylvia at 1842 at The Roker Hotel

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia UK, for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

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

Loved and Remembered Always

19/06/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of June Burnham - Hylton Castle
Who sadly passed away on the 11th June 2026 aged 88 years

Dearly beloved Wife of the late Derek
Loving Mam to Sandra and Gordon
Very Dear Mother-In-Law of Maureen
Devoted Nana of Neil, Adam, Anthony, David, Colin and Great Nana of Olivia, Lola, Charlotte and Jaydin
Also a much loved Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Dear Friend to Phil and many more who knew June

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday July 13th at 11.30am

All welcome afterwards to share fond memories of June to the Billy Hardy Complex (Micky Mouse) Castletown

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the blind association UK for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

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

Loved and Remembered Always

11/06/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Frederick (Fred) Ohlson, aged 98 years, in Barnes Court nursing home on 31st May 2026.

Fred was a devoted husband to the late Audrey, beloved dad of Beverley, Michael, and Allison, dearly loved father-in-law of Peter, Janice, and Billy, adored grandad of Samantha, Gemma, Michael, Stephen, Natalie, Jessica, Abigail, and Emily, and treasured great grandad of Zac, Emily, Sofie, Douglas, Elliott, Ezra, Barnaby, Felicity, and Callum. He was also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.

Family and friends please meet for a celebration of Fred's life at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 29th June at 11:30am. The family would then like to invite everyone to join them at The Rosedene, to share their memories of Fred and continue to celebrate his long and happy life.

Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu if so desired to Make-A-Wish UK. A collection box will be available at the crematorium or donations can be made directly to Make-A-Wish UK.

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

Loved and missed always.

10/06/2026

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