South Yorkshire Times — Friday, 28 September 1934
“Tashy” Smith
Many miners and friends lined the paths of Denaby Cemetery on Friday when the funeral of Mr. George (“Tashy”) Smith (58), Marr Street, Denaby, took place.
A service in the Parish Church was conducted by the Rev. S. Powley (Vicar), who also officiated at the graveside. The family mourners were: Mrs. Smith (widow), Mr. John Smith (son), Messrs. Stanley and Leonard Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith (sons and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. William Cocksedge (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Leigh (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. S. Faulkner, Mr. H. Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. William Faulkner (step-children), Mr. and Mrs. O. Houghton (son-in-law and step-daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Devers, South Kirkby (cousin), and Mrs. Glennon.
Mr. Tom Hill (chairman of Denaby and Cadeby Miners’ Welfare Trustees, and president, Home Coal Carting Committee) was present with members of the respective committees.
Others present were Mr. T. J. Gregory, chairman, Conisborough Urban District Council, and a former secretary of the Cadeby Main Y.M.A. branch, Messrs. J. Roberts, T. Ford, H. Saxton, A. Jolley, and D. Sheldon (Cadeby Main Y.M.A. branch), Messrs. E. Mee and A. Harrison (Denaby and Cadeby Miners’ Death Fund), W. Banks (secretary, Denaby and Cadeby Miners’ Welfare Institute) and G. R. Benton (secretary, Denaby Allotment Garden and Horticultural Society).
Employees of the Home Coal Carting Committee acted as bearers.
Wreaths were sent by Denaby Comrades Club, Denaby Main Hotel, Denaby Welfare Benevolent Fund, Home Coal Carting Committee, Denaby and Cadeby Death Fund, Denaby and Cadeby Welfare Social Club, Denaby Cricket, Tennis and Bowls Club, Old Folk’s Treat Committee and one representing a chair, with the inscription “The Vacant Chair,” by friends and neighbours.