SMITHERS John Edward Jim Suddenly in hospital on February 16th, 2008, aged 85 years. Husband of the late Jessie, father of Sandra, grandfather to David and Stephanie and great grandfather of Jessica, Joshua, Oliver, George and Samuel. Funeral service at Ombersley Road Methodist Church on Friday, February 29th, at 2 p.m. followed by committal at Worcester crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations for St Richard's Hospice may be sent to A V Band. Published in paper 21/02/2008