Angela Williams: Syd was an inspiration, he did so much for me and my daughter, we will miss him, thinking of you all
Carol Briggs: Sad at Syds passing, but proud to have known him – a truly amazing wonderful man.
Nora Brewster: So so much respect for this wonderful man. He has touched the lives of so many. Proud to have known him. So so sorry for your heart breaking loss.
Cam Billany: Sincere Condolences. A good friend to many. We had many happy and memorable times with him. The Golfing four a huge loss. Bless you Syd, RIP. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. Think how wonderful it was for him to see you grow into the men you are today. We had many wonderful times with Syd. He was a great golfing buddy with Richard Gent, Don Walker and John Billany. They had incredible times together. Syd will always be in your heart. The sad passing of a much loved Gentleman.
Martin Ashcroft: R.I.P. Syd Howarth, our hearts go out to family and friends at this very sad time xx
Linda Hind: The whole town will mourn for a very kind man. R.I.P. Mr Howarth.
Sarah Travis: So sorry to hear this news. He was an incredible man with a huge heart and he helped so many people. He always had a warm smile and was so lovely to chat to. He will be hugely missed by everyone that met him. Thoughts are with you all
Bob Barham-Hall: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult and sad time. May God bless you with good memories and draw you together as a family as you celebrate his life and say your farewells.
Dave Johnson: I no longer live in Aycliffe. Always found Syd to be a true gentleman. I know Mr Aycliffte will be sadly missed. R.I.P. to a true gent.
Alwyn White: Your Father lived a full and fulfilling life and helped so many people in Newton Aycliffe … a valued asset to his Sons and the townspeople.
Beryl Wild: What a shock! Only read on Friday he’d given up work! R.I.P. Syd. To all of the family we are so sorry to hear this, he’ll be a huge loss to the whole town not just his family xx
Val Fawcett: Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time, on behalf of myself and the AARMS group xx
Ken Sadler: My dear friend Syd, you shall be missed so very much. You spoke into my life more than I knew at the time. You thought the best of me and helped me fly when I was afraid. Our loss, Heavens gain. Until we meet again, Susan.
Sue Snowdon: Sincere condolences to you and your family. Syd was a very special person totally selfless in his contribution to the town and beyond. He will be greatly missed, never forgotten.
Suzanne Fowler Edwards: I am so sad for all of you, he was such a remarkable man, always helping whenever he could, and being an inspiration to us all. I can’t believe how brave and strong he’s been this past year in particular. We will all miss his beautiful smile and songs too xxxx
Melvyn Douglas Broadbelt: The passing of an unsung hero to many. He was a gentleman and a scholar and a colleague I held in high esteem. As a fellow PDG in Rotary, he will be missed by many and a difficult act to follow for Syd’s motto was always ‘Can Do!’.
Angela Williams: True legend he helped me and my family, was there when needed, always could talk to Syd. I was heartbroken to hear when he told me what he was diagnosed with, yet he never let it show, he was strong. A Dad, Grandad you should all be proud of. Gone but never forgotten R.I.P. Syd, miss you always.
Paul Keane: Dear Joe, We will all miss this wonderful man who was a wonderful ambassador for kindness and goodness. His legacy will live on for the foreseeable future and everywhere you go in this part of the world, you and all the Howarth families can continue to take pride in what your Grandad and Dad had a major part in improving it for the better.
Carol Gaskarth: Syd Howarth, thank you for all you did for the town, community and local people. You leave an amazing legacy and will be very sadly missed.
Pioneering Care Partnership: PCP Remembering with much fondness and love our Trustee and member Syd Howarth. A true gent and remarkable man we were honoured to work with. Rest in peace our friend and supporter.
Stuart Hall: Devastating news. Such an inspiration to the area, but his legacy will live long into the future. Thoughts and prayers with all the family at this sad time.
Jenny Morris: So sorry for your loss we’re all thinking of you and all the family at this sad time from myself and all at Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group.
Florence Robinson: So sad, the passing of a local legend – he will be missed. Even if you never met him, his name was synonymous with Newton Aycliffe.
Phil Chance: Really sad news. I have great memories of Syd, he always wanted the best for the area and it’s people.
John Woodward: R.I.P. Syd, an icon of the community and a gentleman – my thoughts to all your family at this sad time.
Sue Hindle: So sorry to hear this. Syd was a truly lovely man and an absolute gent. He will be greatly missed by all the community. My condolences to all the family.
Allison White: Such sad news, Syd was amazing with his work, even though he got poorly, he still didn’t let it stop him. Thinking of you all at this sad time. From Allison and everyone at Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group.
Barbara Clare: A very sad day for the people of Newton Aycliffe and for John and myself. Syd based his life on these words – “If I can help somebody, as I pass along. If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song. If I can show somebody, that he’s travelling wrong. Then my living shall not be in vain.
Chorus: My living shall not be in vain. Then my living shall not be in vain. If I can help somebody, as I pass along. Then my living shall not be in vain.
If I can do my duty, as a good man ought. If I can bring back beauty, to a world up wrought. If I can spread love’s message, as the Master taught. Then my living shall not be in vain. R.I.P. Syd Howarth. With love and condolences to the family.
Iain Summers: Sad news for all Newtonians. I knew him years ago and always found him to be a true gentleman. He made a positive difference to other people’s lives and that is the very best anyone can ever do. Look after each other.
Darran Weston: Oh no! Absolutely devastated, I was fortunate to know Syd, so very well. I just can’t believe he’s passed away so soon after standing down. He was Aycliffe through and through, like a stick of rock. His name and legacy will live on in Legend. My deepest condolences on your loss.
Rachel Swain: That’s so sad. Syd was one of the first people to make us feel so welcome to the area. He was a really top bloke. Sending love to his family at this sad time.
Sue Searby: So so sorry to hear this. A wonderful man who did so much for Newton Ayclffe over the years. Thank you Syd.
Katie Walsh: Sending you all of our condolences. Syd was a true gentleman – I remember him fondly from my days growing up in Redworth where he was always so kind and took a genuine interest in all those around him. He’ll be such a miss but his spirit will live on in the community that he so passionately served and cared for. Rest well Syd, sending love to all his family.
Margaret Bain: So sad that he has passed away he will be a loss, a great pleasure to have known Syd, he did a lot for me and l am sure many other R.I.P.
David Sutton-Lloyd: Condolences to all the family. Just a great bloke who put Community and family high on his list. I have said many times how lucky we were in Aycliffe to have Newton News, which was down to Syd’s vision. He will be missed.
Anne French: So sorry for your loss, Syd was a true gentleman whom I had the pleasure of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Howarth family.
Gaz Avery: Really sorry to hear this, I got along with Syd really well over the last 17 years or so, meeting him at many local events, where we would have a chat and take my photo. Newton News and Syd have played a massive part in helping me be successful with Professor Nincompoop; condolences go out to all his family, R.I.P. Syd, you will be missed.
Penny Johnson: R.I.P. Syd. Great man. Always supported the Aycliffe Running Club reports. Will be a big loss to the town. My thoughts are with his family.
Liz Joy: So sorry to hear this sad news. R.I.P. Syd, you were a great friend to many and will be a big loss in the area. Thoughts are with all your family at this difficult time.
Marion Townson: Very sad to hear this news. Condolences to all Syd’s family and friends. He was an asset to our town. R.I.P. Syd. Love to all your family.
Jed Hillary: The loss of a good friend, a man of the community and an excellent journalist. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. R.I.P. Syd.
Kathleen Pinner: So very sad to hear this news. I don’t know anyone who loved and did so much for the town as Syd Howarth. A huge loss.
Jo-Anne Scott Simpson: So sad to hear this news, Syd was such a wonderful man and made a huge difference to Newton Aycliffe and beyond.
Debby Roberts: So sorry to hear this. Syd has always been an integral part of the town. Thoughts with his family and friends.
Tony Jackson: Such sad news, a brilliant Rotarian for Newton Aycliffe and previously District Governor of North East England Rotary. Brilliant Bloke, Syd Howarth MBE.
Sue Beadle: A true gentleman, a true son of Newton Aycliffe, R.I.P. Sydney, best wishes to his family.
Gary Hepple: Lovely gentleman. R.I.P. Syd, condolences to all the family from all at The Big Club.
Pam Taylor: My condolences to Syd’s family. I can’t remember a time when he wasn’t around. It won’t be the same without Syd. R.I.P. I remember Syd, when Remploy Aycliffe was on the go, a lovely gentleman, sorry for your loss.
Judith Donald: Thinking of you all. Syd was a truly inspirational man.
Charlotte Woolley: So sorry to hear this, lovely gentleman, always had a big smile and a cuddle to give.
Tracy Pagiatis: So sorry to hear of your loss, and all of Aycliffe’s too. He was a very lovely gentleman and so genuinely regarded by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you.
Geoff Abbott: Deepest condolences. Syd was a great Newtonian. He’ll be mourned by many.
Martin Currington: Sad news, my thoughts are with Syds family. Lovely man who will be missed by Newton Aycliffe.
Jack Braley: So sorry to hear about Syd, I always enjoyed talking to him. My thoughts are with all the family.
David James Rowland: So sorry to hear this. All our condolences from the team at Bargain Buys.
Keith Bailey: So sorry to hear this.Syd was a wonderful guy. Sending my deepest condolences to all the family.
Margaret Taylor: Sorry to hear this, your Dad was a true gent. Thoughts to you all. R.I.P. Syd.
Marie Douglas: Sending heartfelt sympathy to all Syd’s family. He was an asset to our town and was respected by many, many people. R.I.P. Syd
Lizzy Anderson: A huge part of Newton Aycliffe and his legacy lives on.
Martin Jude: I worked at NAYC when Syd was Vice Chairman, Peter Gallagher Chairman and Richard Butler was Youth Leader. Those three men taught me so much and it was the beginning of my career in social care. Syd, above all, gave me encouragement and belief in myself. Always grateful.
Stu Dixon: Great words John D Clare, on behalf of all at Greenfield Community College, our deepest sympathy and condolences go to the Howarth family, Syd indeed was a great man who achieved so much for this town that is so close to all of our hearts. Rest In Peace Syd.
Ali Dixon: What an amazing man. I was just thinking about Syd this morning as we were talking about the Rotary Christmas Concert and what the plan might be for this year. I am so sad he has passed away. He has been such an integral part of putting Newton Aycliffe on the map; enabling the town to celebrate success and challenge indifference. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Syd. Best wishes and strength to the Howarth family.
Paul Howell: He achieved in spades something we should all strive for, in that he made a positive impact on people and community. R.I.P. Syd you will be missed, but your impact was enormous.
Sarah-Jane Jackman: Syd was one of the most amazing men I have ever met and I feel privileged to have worked with him for 17 years. Your words made me cry (again) as they are so true. I will miss him very much.
Sally Montagne: Rotary Past District Governor’s Ernie and Sally Montagne from Arizona, USA are so sorry to hear this sad news. Syd was a dear friend and helper in our early days of International Rotary Grant Work in West Africa. Our trip to your home and District will always be in our memories and hearts. And nothing will ever erase the incredible memories of our trip together to Africa. Plus the Rotary newsletter was the best and largest we have ever seen. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your wonderful family.
Samantha Greensit: True gent with a heart of gold! He will be a great miss.
Ron Mitchie: We at ACE (GACAP) will do our best to bring Syd’s dream to fruition as our Founder and President. We intend to have our event at the Big Club on November 9th at 7pm and would appreciate all of his many friends come along and show their support for one of Syd’s project’s. All that knew Syd then, we have been blessed.
Margaret Fenwick: The Rotary Club of Newton Aycliffe – Syd Howarth MBE. Not just a great loss to our club but to the wider Rotary family and of course to Newton Aycliffe. A wonderful, kind generous man and a great champion for the town he loved. I have known Syd and then his family for 50 years. You will be missed more than words can say, so on behalf of the club and myself, God bless you Syd.
Kenneth Robson: A real gentleman, a superb mentor and a lion in defence of our town. A giant in this town and beyond.Will miss you mate.
Alan Foster: Syd was a true legend and pioneer and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you and all your family.
Russell Belton: I always refer that Syd Howarth was a founding father of Newton Aycliffe and how much we will all miss a true gentleman. My thoughts are with you and your family, lots of love.
Ruth Bradley: Sending you lots of love and a virtual hug Carrie Howarth, your Granddad was certainly a pillar of Aycliffe’s community for as long as I have lived here. Such an inspiration to many . . . as are you beautiful.
Gemma Louise Howarth: When I moved to Newton Aycliffe 13 years ago, it was Uncle Syd who showed me how lovely the community of Aycliffe is and it was the beginning of me getting to know and love my extended family. I was proud of contributing in my own little way to the press by delivering papers when I was younger and seeing first hand how much a local newspaper has helped shape Aycliffe. He will surely be missed not just by my family but by all the people he got to know throughout Aycliffe. Rest tight Uncle Syd, you will surely be missed xx
Stephen Patterson: R.I.P. Syd Howarth. Syd will always be firmly cemented in the towns history and not forgotten for a very long time. On a personal note he was always good to me and to the residents of our care homes and that’s something I will always remember. Condolences to Syd’s family and friends.
Avon Andrew: Aw that’s sad. Didn’t expect it that quickly. Was always a lovely guy. Worked for him when his Wife ran The Pantry and he was always so nice. Sending condolences to all the family especially those I knew from working around them in my younger years. Eek just realised that was 30 years ago!!
Paul Thomas Cooke: My memories of Syd when I used to get stressed about jobs at Newton Press, Syd used to say to me “Cookie, one job at time”. Going to miss you Syd.
Linda West: Your father touched the lives of many and gave support where needed throughout his life I hope this gives you comfort at this time and in the future. With deepest sympathy.
David Stewart: I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family on behalf of my Mum Brenda and sisters Katie and Annabel on the very sad news of your father. My Dad, Ken, was a long-term friend of Syd and your father kindly gave a touching eulogy at my Dad’s funeral last year and helped us with the order of service. As I found out, nothing can really prepare you for this – it’s such a devastating time but hope that your family and friends will help you in the coming days and you can take comfort from Syd’s considerable achievements and what he did for your town.
Chris Palmer: I have known your Dad since I came to this town in 1965 and he has been a great help to me and the people I have tried to help via various charities. My deepest sympathy to you, your immediate family and all at Newton Press on the death of Syd.
Margaret: Have just heard the news this morning and was deeply saddened, he gave so much to the town and will be missed. May God bless and keep you all in the difficult days ahead. St. Mary’s Knitting Group.
Denise Telford: Firstly would just like to say how sorry I was to hear of your Dad’s passing. I know your Dad was a very active person in the Aycliffe community and will be sadly missed.
Valerie Palmer: I am so sad and sorry to read of the sad passing of Syd, he was a true gentleman and friend to many people. You are all in my thoughts at this sad time.
Darran Weston: Could I please say, through the Newton News, how devastated I, as well as everyone, am regarding the loss of the wonderful Syd Howarth. He was Aycliffe through and through like a stick of rock. His memory will live on, and the Newton News will be his legacy. My deepest condolences to you all, a sad day for the town.
Bob & Angela Stevenson: It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of your lovely father Syd he will be remembered with great affection. Kind thoughts to you all and your families.
Georgette Rouse: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father – he was a lovely man and liked by all. Such sad news.
Owen Dickinson: Syd was an amazing man and a huge part of your amazing family.Don’t focus on his passing but the amazing positive effect he had on so many people. Myself included. He was a huge name in our town and he won’t be forgotten.If there is anything I can do let me know and i’ll do my best to help.
Bryan Shepherd: My sincere condolences to you all. A great loss of a true gentleman.
Pat Chambers: Sharon has just called me to let me know about your dad – I am so sorry for your loss but know St Peter would have been there to welcome him with open arms and can see him running the Heavenly News ensuring no one rests on their laurels up there. In the short time I have known him and worked closely with him on the MRI Scanner Appeal I have built up so many good memories of things he has done, over and above his already busy schedule to help me get this appeal off the ground. He is gone but will never be forgotten and I pray that you all have the strength in these coming days and weeks to let all the great memories of Syd to keep you strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Lots of love xxx
Cllr Sally Symons: I would like to send my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad, syd was a wonderful man and helped so many people, he kept Newton Aycliffe together as a community and was loved by so many, syd will be sadly missed, my thoughts are with your family at this sad time and may he rest in peace.
Kingsley Smith: Mrs Snowdon and I have just heard that Syd has died. He was a most wonderful and sincere man who did so much for his community and will be greatly missed. Mrs Snowdon and I would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. This will be a very difficult and sad time for you all and our thoughts are with you. Thinking of you.
Colin and Zoe Bryant: I feel devastated to just learn of my dear friend, your Dad, Syd’s passing. He was undoubtedly my nearest friend and confidant in our year as District Governors and since. I know all of you will miss him intensely, as will I. I regret not making an urgent visit to see him after we spoke. With our regards and condolences.
Carol Gaskarth: An amazing man, a friend to me and huge help personally when things were tough at work a few years ago and importantly a great supporter of all things Aycliffe. Very sad for the community and my heart goes out to you and your families. Take care of each other – take some time off! – and remember all of his fabulous achievements; there are plenty!! Thinking of you all.
Malcolm, Joanne and all of the family: Syd was one of the very best. There are not many people you come across in life who was as thoroughly decent as your Dad was. I had the utmost respect for him. Thoughts with all of you at this time.
Cllr George AND Maud Gray: We are very sorry to hear about the Death of SYD, You have lost a very good Father and friend to you all, Newton Aycliffe Has also lost A Great Ambassador to the town, and he will also be missed by Meany, Please accept our sympathy. Love and prayers to all of the family.
Bryan & all at Whitehouse Funeral Service: Syd was “ A Truly Remarkable Gentleman” Regards.
Grace Porter: I just wanted to send you a message to pass on my condolences to you and the family. Syd was a very well known, well respected man in Newton Aycliffe and I hope you can all take comfort from that. I hope the happy times can cloud some of the sadness.
John Moore: He has been a good friend to me and the support he has given to the swimming club over the past thirty years has always been appreciated and never taken for granted. Our thoughts are with you and all of the family at this time. A truly great man. Sincere good wishes and deepest sympathy to you all.
Carol Jackson: Just a few lines to say how very sorry I am to hear about your Dad. Looking at the many comments on facebook etc he was obviously well thought of in the community and was “a true gent” . My Dad always had a great relationship with him and was also sad to hear the news. What you have done with the business, and continue to do, is keeping his legacy going and the vision he had so many years ago. Once again I’m so very sorry. Thinking of you all.
Geoff Knapton: secretary of Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club, said: “The legacies of Syd’s life will be everywhere in the town for us all to see.
“He was a business leader in the town able to bring together different groups for the common good.
“He has been a valued member of The Rotary Club of Newton Aycliffe for more than 30 years.
“Building on his enthusiastic initiatives and persistent implementation the club has been able over the years to complete many community projects for the benefit of the town, for example the war memorial, the Blue Bridge repainting programme, the nature reserve on the Business Park.”
Barrie Lewins: You where a total Gent Syd loved working with you and chatting you had your finger on the pulse of Newton Aycliffe
DownRoverDown: A wonderful, perceptive, softly-spoken man who embodied all that was good about journalism and the Press. Approachable, humble and genial, this masked the fierce passion for this town and propagating what was/is good about it. A much used phrase, but true to say he was the heartbeat of Newton Aycliffe and we are indeed fortunate to have had him living amongst us. RIP, Syd.
Nige Boddy: I am very sorry to read this news. He was a lovely man who tried his best for the community.
Paul Mooney: An inspirational man with a passionate community spirit
Daphne Bowman: So sorry to hear of the passing of Syd.He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time.RIP.
Alan Thompson: I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. I was very sorry to hear the sad news about Syd. Your Dad was a really nice man, always friendly, positive and gave so much to the community of Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas. During my time as a Police Officer, Syd was always happy to help and assist in any way he could through the many articles and appeals made via the Newton News. It was a great pleasure to know him and he will be missed by all. Take care.
