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Rosemary Ann Netherton

(4th January 1935 - 10th August 2025)

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that Rosemary died on the 10th August 2025 at her home in Ashtead. Sarah, Paul and I were all with her when she passed and her last days were very peaceful.

According to her wishes, we are making arrangements for her funeral at Saint Giles’s Church, Park Lane, Ashtead, KT21 1EJ. It will take place on Wednesday 3rd September at 12 O’Clock followed by refreshments in the hall next to St Giles Church.

We would be delighted if you could join us for the funeral and afterwards, but please let us know by
completing the form below. Instructions to access a Live Stream/ Video recording of the service will be available shortly.

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We ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either the Salvation Army or Princess Alice Hospice.

Derek

Charity Donation In Memory of Rosemary Ann Netherton

Donate to The Salvation Army

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

The Salvation Army Donations

The O’Gradys

A special spirit in every way. Deepest sympathy Derek Paul Sarah and families

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Rachel and Jonathan Burrow

Rosemary, you were - and you remain - an inspiration. Sending our deepest sympathy to Derek, Sarah and Paul

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Charity Donation In Memory of Rosemary Ann Netherton

Donate to Princess Alice Hospice

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

Princess Alice Hospice Donations

Deborah Spinks

An inspirational wonderful lady

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Pauline and Des

Always in our hearts.

Rod and Brenda

It has been a privilege to have known you, Rosemary. You will remain an inspiration to us all.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Ken and Linda Whitehorn

We will always remember Rosemary with deep gratitude and fondness. She touched our family with her help and kindness when we needed guidance on our arrival in the UK. Our thoughts are with you Derek.

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Anne Middleton

Lots of love to you all.

Margaret

So much bravery and repeated optimism. Your example lives on, Rosemary.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

With love from the Penney Family

In heartfelt tribute to Rosemary, we have made this donation in her loving memory. Our thoughts and love are with Derek and all the Netherton family. xx

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Isabel and Martin

In very fond memory.

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The Salvation Army

£115.00 + Gift Aid of £28.75

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Princess Alice Hospice

£205.00 + Gift Aid of £51.25

In partnership with JustGiving

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A Few Kind Words...

“I would like to say a big thank you for everything. I had nothing to worry about, it all went so smoothly from the day of his death to the end of the funeral and in the circumstances could not have been better. Thank you so much.

I don’t have a great deal of experience in these matters, but compared to the other funeral directors I had to deal with, Greenwoods are the tops and you personally were a pleasure to deal with, you hit absolutely the right note.”

Ann Bishop

“Dear John,

Thank you for the wonderful service, support and help you offered me and the way you looked after my partner Bob, after he passed away.

From the professionalism and courtesy your team showed on that most traumatic moment – taking Bob from our house – to your kindness, and surefooted advice, the recommendation of the Celebrant, and then your kindness in coming to the cremation as well.

It’s been the hardest month or so of my life and yet I was so pleased with how the service went, the wonderful order of service you arranged and helped me with and of course the music as well. Throughout it all you treated me with respect, dignity and gave me such helpful advice. I’m not sure I would have managed well without that. Even more, I can now look back and reflect that the day went well and represented my partner and our love so well.

I think it’s important to thank people when they have done such a great job.”

Douglas

“Dear David and Hannah,
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all your help and support over the last month or so.
The funeral was just as it should have been.
Your staff were lovely and the day went without a hitch.”

Michele & Caroline

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did for us. You certainly made a very emotional and difficult time so much easier to bear. We are so grateful for the support you gave us and your gentle guidance along the way. Everything was perfect thanks to you and we would highly recommend you to all. With very best wishes.”

Family of Stanley Stearman

“The family would like to thank you and the whole team at Greenwood’s for your warm and professional service. We were delighted with your attention to detail and the relaxed but respectful manner of the Attendant and Bearers on the day itself. Many of our friends commented on the ‘dignity with lightness of touch’ and said it was one of the best-organised funerals they had attended. It was certainly a very different experience from my father’s funeral twelve years ago, and we shall recommend you wholeheartedly to others.”

Carole Day and Family

To Lisa and all at Greenwood’s
Thank you for all the care and professionalism you have shown whilst caring for my Dad.
Thanks also for being so wonderful whilst looking after Diane and me, we are so grateful,
you took the pressure away from us during a very stressful time.

Sally and Diane

“Would you please pass on our thanks to the young lady who conducted the burial of Joyce Ashby last week. She was so kind to Jean my very elderly cousin especially on the ride back in the Limo taking us through Richmond Park and chatting all the way. We then went on to have a family picnic in Jean’s garden in the sunshine a lovely way to remember Joyce and the perfect day for Jean. Very many thanks from all of us in North Wales.”

Sheila, Keith & Rhoada Ashby

“I would like to say a huge thank you to both Carina at Alan Greenwood and Sons in Frimley and the Celebrant. When my mother-in-law passed, we had absolutely no idea what we were doing other than needing to contact a funeral directors. After calling, Carina invited us into the Frimley branch for an informal chat and made us feel at ease straight away. She talked us through every step whilst being compassionate, caring and professional during the whole process. It was a difficult time that was made so much easier by the way Carina and Maria handled everything. When the Celebrant contacted us we were unsure of what we wanted for the service, with his knowledge and understanding he helped us to put together a service that was both relaxed, professional and perfectly suited to us. Thank you to the whole team!”

Sarah

“Dear Fran

I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for all your care and support in the arrangements for my dad, John.

I know that my Mum, Valerie, was most grateful for your support and care, particularly last Friday which was a difficult day for her. Mum said to me that you went over and above in her eyes, making sure she was ok before you would let her leave.

Dad would have highly approved of the day yesterday, and that’s all we could have asked for. It really was the celebration of his life that he would have wanted.

Again, my sincerest thanks and gratitude to you all.”

Helena

“Thank you so much for the way you took care of Loui’s funeral for us. You really went the extra mile, we are really grateful for all your help with the arrangements with Louis and Mum.”

Sheila, Kenny & Family

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