Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATHS Mrs. Maude C. Smede THE death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mrs. Maude Carrington Smede (28), who lived with her husband (Mr. E. F. Smede) and family of five young children at Buckaroo, Mudgee. The deceased had not been very well, but no serious complications were expected. However, one of her young children noticed that her mother suddenly looked very ill, and ran to a neighbor's place and told her. Upon arrival at the house the unfortunate young woman was found to be dead. The remains were interred in the portion of the Mudgee cemetery yesterday, the Rev. Mr. Powell officiating at the graveside. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 29 January 1940, page 2).

DEATHS Mr. E. F. Smede THE death occurred in the Mudgee District Hospital on Saturday morning last of Mr. Edgar Francis Smede, at the age of 61 years. Deceased was well known and highly respected in Mudgee and district. He was a resident of Pipeclay and Havilah districts. His wife predeceased him by eighteen months. To his relatives and his five small children, whose ages range from three to ten years, our deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery, the Rev. Powell. officiating at the church and the graveside. Arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 8 September 1941, p. 7 Obituary Edgar Smede

DEATHS Mrs. C. Smede The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Friday last of Mrs. Catherine Smede, at the great age of 96 years. Deceased who was one of the oldest identities of the Mudgee district, was a lady of sterling character, and won the love and respect of everyone with whom she came in contact. Like most of the pioneers, she was noted for her great, kindness and charity, and delighted in the performance of good deeds. Her passing will leave a gap in the lives of many people in town and district. To the sorrowing family the deepest sympathy will be extended. The funeral, which was attended by many old friends of the family, took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Canon Powell officiating. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 28 June 1948, p. 2. Obituary Mrs C Smede

Death Notice MR. N. D. SMEDE The death occurred of Neville David Smede aged 25 years on May 3 in the Mudgee District Hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smede of Cooyal and had resided with his aunt, Mrs. B. Robison of Lewis Street, Mudgee. He is survived by two bers Douglas and Clem of Mudgee and two sisters, Marie (Mrs. Colin Flynn of Mudgee), and Alice (Mrs. Ladmore, Coolah). The funeral will take place today (Wednesday) from the Church of England, Mudgee for the Mudgee Cemetery. Messrs Eastaugh and Caroll, Funeral Directors of Gulgong and Mudgee are in charge of funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 6 May 1964, p. 2. Death notice Neville David Smede

Headstone reads: In memory of Neville D Smede Born 8.9.1938 Died 3.5.1964 [With Edgar F Smede and Maude C Smede]