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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Dennis Clive Stead
On March 14th 2024, peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice, Dennis aged 67 years of Crosland Moor.
Dearly loved husband of Yvonne, loving dad of Jade and Weston and a much loved father-in-law of Laura.
Geoffrey K (Geoff) Layton-Bennet
On 16th March 2024, peacefully at his home in Berry Brow, Geoff aged 74 years. The much loved dad of Sarah and Marc, father in law of Sean and Katy, a proud grandpa of Niamh, Erin and Fin, a loved brother of Anne, loving uncle of Julia and Stephen and a close friend of Elizabeth.
Funeral service at the North Light Gallery (William Gallery), Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR, on Friday 10th May at 3.00 pm Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Yorkshire Cancer Research c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA or a donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.
Edna Ingleby (Naylor)
20th March 2024 Peacefully at Meadow Court Care Home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Diane, Paul and his partner Lynn. Treasured grandma of Hollie and Niall, and a cherished great grandma of Aubrey.
Will friends please meet for service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 15th April 2024 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for Meadow Court Residential Care Home, Slaithwaite, which may be left as you leave the service.
Any enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6EY Tel: 01484 844289.
Jean Howard
On 19th March 2024, peacefully, at Meadow Court Care Home, Jean aged 92 years of Meltham. The beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mum of Yvonne, Robert and the late David, dear mother in law of Helen, a very proud grandma of Katie, Hannah, Alexander, Jessica, Niall and Luke and great grandma of Evie, Hatti, Daniel and Primrose.
Funeral service at Meltham Methodist Church on Friday 12th April at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Kirkwood Hospice c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA or online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk – obituaries. A donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.
Roy Hirst
Died peacefully on 17th February 2024 at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary aged 91 years.
He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held on Monday 8th April at The Parish of St. Mary & St. Michael, Whitley Lower, Thornhill WF12 0JW at 11:15am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Kirkwood Hospice, a charity that Roy supported.
All enquiries to
Charles Wood Funeral Service
Tel : 01484 720811
Derek Hellawell
On March 22nd 2024, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with his wife and sons at his side, Derek aged 85 years of Crosland Moor. Beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad of Gary and Richard, dear father-in-law of Jane and Carolyn, loving grandad of Marcus, Imogen, Max and Meadow and great grandad of Travis.
Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday April 17th at 11.15 am. Will friends please accept this the only intimation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia UK for which a plate will be provided at the Service.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY
Telephone: (01484) 656156
Bernard Smith
Sadly passed away at home on 9th March 2024 aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Muriel, loving dad to Karen, Tracey, Donna and Danny, much loved grandad to Ben, Adele, Adam, Clara and Jake, adored great grandad to Millie, Llewyn, Edie, William, Bella, Mila, Nancy, Violet, Betsy and Stanley, dear father-in-law to Karl, Richard and Graeme.
Will friends please meet for service at St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 11am followed by committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 1.15pm.
Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for Alzheimers UK, Marsden Silver Prize Band and St Bartholomews Church, Marsden which may be left as you leave the service.
Any enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden HD7 6EY Tel: 01484 844289.
Daniel Anthony (Tony) Roche
Peacefully on 21 March 2024 at Haven Bay Care Home, Kinsale, Ireland. Tony aged 83 years, formerly of Bradley Road, Huddersfield.
The beloved husband of Margaret, much loved Dad of David and Margaret, dear Father-in-Law of Daimien and devoted Grandad of Molly, Darragh and Conor.
Cremation Service on Tuesday 2nd April at 11am in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Lisheens House www.lisheenshouse.ie or Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland www.alzheimer.ie
David John Preston
On 8th March 2024 peacefully at Barnsley Hospital and of Skelmanthorpe.
David John Preston aged 71 years, the dearly loved husband of Ann, the much loved dad of Daniel, Kathryn and Emma, father in law of Ashley, Dale and Alex and the dear and devoted grandad of 8 grandchildren.
Will friends please meet for service at St. Aidan’s Parish Church, Skelmanthorpe at 11.15am on Thursday 11th April followed by cremation at Wakefield Crematorium at 12.40pm.
Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated and will be divided between MacMillan Cancer Research and Mesothelioma UK for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe.
Tel: 01484 862095.
Kathleen Parekes
On 17th March 2024. Peacefully at Aden House Care Home and formerly of Skelmanthorpe. Kathleen Parkes aged 96 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Jeffrey, the much loved mother of Michael and Christopher, mother-in-law of Liz and Sharon, a dear and devoted grandma of Richard, Claire and George, also a loving great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service at Wakefield Crematorium at 10.40am on Thursday 4th April. Family flowers only by request.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe. Tel 01484 862095.
Judith Margaret Lamle
on 20th March 2024.
Judith Lamle aged 77 years, local artist of Denby Dale, the dearly loved wife of Peter, the much loved mum of Sophie, mother in law of Tamer, a dear and devoted grandma of Lily and dear sister of Susan and Peter.
Will friends please meet for service at Grenoside Crematorium North Chapel at 12 noon on Monday 8th April.
Please wear something colourful.
Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated and will be divided between Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Research for which a donation plate will be provided at the service. All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe. Tel: 01484 862095.
Martin Hilton Dove
On 19th March 2024, peacefully, Martin aged 87 years of Brockholes. The dearly loved and loving husband of the late Beth, much loved dad of Michael, Julie, Hayley and Nigel, dear father in law of Anne, David, Ian and Nicky, a proud and loving grandad and great grandad and a good friend to many.
Funeral service at St Georges’ Church, Brockholes on Friday 19th April at 1.30pm followed by cremation at Grenoside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for The British Heart Foundation c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA or online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk – obituaries. A donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.
Zonia Margarita Bowen (née North)
(née North) Peacefully, on Monday, 18 March, 2024, Mrs. Zonia Bowen passed away, aged 97 years; beloved wife of the late Dr. Geraint Bowen and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. The family wish to thank the staff at Plas Gwilym Residential Home, Pen-y-groes for their tender care. Private funeral service for the family. Enquiries to Roberts & Owen, Birmingham House, Pen-y-groes, Gwynedd, North Wales. LL54 6PL. 01286 881280.
John Norman (Jack) Trappe
On 10th March 2024 peacefully at home, Jack aged 92 years of Shelley. Beloved husband of the late May, devoted dad of Diana and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Paul and Harry also a cherished grandad of 5 and great-grandad of 9.
Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 11.15am.
Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to Prostate Cancer UK for which a plate will be available after the service or online john-trappe.muchloved.com where memories may also be shared.
Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255
Can everyone please meet at the crematorium.
Jeff Peter Murray
On 21st march 2024, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal infirmary, Jeff aged 93 years of Hepworth. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved dad of Paul and Nicholas, father in law of Shirley and Louise and a proud grandad of Lucy, Sarah and Callum. Also, a dear brother in law of Stuart, Helen, David, Cheryl and Myra, uncle and treasured friend to Paul and Tina.
Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 19th April at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between Dementia UK and Age UK c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA or a donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium.
Florence Mary Battye (née Dillon)
On 24th March 2024, peacefully, at her home in Oakes, Florence aged 69 years.
Devoted mum of David, beloved sister of Harry and George and a good friend to many.
Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Honley on Wednesday 24th April at 11.30am followed by a private interment.
Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Yorkshire Cancer Research c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA or online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk – obituaries. A donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.
No black please.
Theresa Ileen Akins
Peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on the 17th of February, aged 89 years.
A dearly beloved mother of Gloria, Clare, Stanley, Donald, Joy and Peter, a much loved sister and aunt and a proud nanna, grandma, great nanna and great grandma.
She will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Theresa’s life will take place at The New Testament Church of God HD1 6AY on Friday 19th April at 11.00am, followed by interment at Lockwood Cemetery at 1.30pm.
Flowers welcome.
All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel : 01484 428243.
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