Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week

Colin Newell
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

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Raymond Tinker

On 26th October 2024 suddenly at his home in Denby Dale.

Raymond Tinker aged 95 years, husband of the late Peggie, father to Pearl and Kevin, father in law to Brian and Anne, a much loved and respected grandad to Andrew and Christopher and their partners Richelle and Katie and great grandad Raymond to Lydia.

Former owner of George Booth & Sons Joiners, New Mill.

Will friends please meet for service at Wakefield Crematorium at 11.20am on Thursday 21st November.

No flowers by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors, Sklemanthorpe.
Tel; 01484 862095.

Solomon Primus

Solomon Primus
Solomon Primus

On 2nd of November 2024 peacefully at home in Warrenside, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Agnes (Winnie), devoted dad, grandad, great grandad and brother, great friend to all who knew him.

The cortege will leave his residence on Tuesday 19th of November for service at Christ Church, Woodhouse Hill, HD2 1DH at 12 noon, followed by interment at Rosehill Natural Burial Ground, Birkby Hall Road, HD2 2BS.

Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimer's Society, British Heart Foundation or Blind Society. A donation box will be available at the Church.

Ernest (Rammy) Ramsden

On November 6th 2024, peacefully at home, Ernest aged 79 years of Moldgreen. Much loved husband of the late Carol, dearly loved dad of Heather and the late Claire, much loved grandad of Kemble and Tonayah, Ernie was also a special uncle and a good friend to all who knew him and he will be sadly missed.

Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday December 2nd at 11.15 am. Will friends please accept this the only intimation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Kirkwood 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.

Christine Rigate

Christine Rigate
Christine Rigate

On 30th October 2024, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Christine aged 67 years of Brockholes. Much loved mum of Natalie and partner Danny, a proud grandma of Arley, a loving daughter of Margaret and the late Brian, much loved sister of Andrea and James and a dear sister in law and auntie.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 28th November at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for The Christie Charity 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 Crematorium.

Gone too soon but your memory is always in our hearts.

Ronald James Perfitt

Ronald James Perfitt
Ronald James Perfitt

On 2nd November 2024 peacefully at home. Ronnie aged 87 years of Dalton.

Loving Dad of Christine, Gail, Julie, Steven and Jeannette, dear Father-in-Law of Ian and Susan, cherished Grandad, Great-Grandad and Great-Great Grandad, also a sadly missed Brother, Uncle and good friend to many.

Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 26th November at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to the British Heart Foundation for which a donation box is available.

Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255

Can everyone please meet at the crematorium.

David Brian Heaton

David Brian Heaton
David Brian Heaton

23rd October 2024 aged 87 years

Passed away suddenly at his home in Lindley.
Loved and loving husband of the late Marjorie, cherished Dad to Catherine and Helen, Father in law to Ralph and Daz. Special Grandad to Richard, Greg, Ryan, Robert, Tony, Cassie, Emma, Paige and Lucy. Along with 14 Great Grandchildren.

A Church service will take place at New North Road Baptist Church on Monday 25th November at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Huddersfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the British Heart Foundation.

All enquiries to: The Gables Funeral Service, Marsh.
Tel: 01484 424235.

Pauline Garner

On 5th November 2024 peacefully at Cleveland House Care Home, aged 91 years.

A much loved wife of the late Terry, loving mum to Andrew and Richard, a proud grandma to Ben, Will, Harry, Alice and Lexi and great-grandma to Henry and Ivy. A dear sister to Geoff and a good friend to many.

A service will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 6th December at 11.15am. Would friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, but donations may be given to Guide Dogs for the Blind. A plate will be provided after the service.

Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.

Wendy (Winnie) Dean

On 1st November 2024 peacefully in Crimson Manor aged 88 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey, devoted mum of John & Martyn, much loved grandma, great grandma, auntie and great friend to many.

The Cortege will leave McNulty Funeral Services, 25 New North Parade on Wednesday 20th of November for Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Church, Somerset Road at 1pm followed by interment at Kirkburton All Hallows Church Cemetery, HD8 0SJ. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.

Family flowers only by request. Donations to Heart Research & Cancer Research. A donation box will be available at the back of the Church.

Requiescat In Pace
McNulty Funeral Service,
25 New North Parade, HD1 5JU.
Tel: 01484 426278.

Kathryn Cartwright

Formerly of Huddersfield, passed peacefully away on 3rd November aged 76 years. Beloved mum, sister & grandma. Kath will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 20th November at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Bowel Babe Fund can be sent to Grandfield & Son Funeral Directors, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ.

Beryl Wilkinson

On 8th November 2024, peacefully at her home in Moldgreen, Beryl aged 77 years. A dear sister in law of Barry, very dear cousin of Robert and Gillian and a beloved lifelong friend of Pauline.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 2nd December at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between Dementia UK and Kirkwood Hospice c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, The Lindens, New Road, Kirkheaton, HD5 0JB 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 Crematorium.

Maude Thornton

On November 8th 2024, peacefully at Aden Court Nursing Home Moldgreen, formerly of Marsden, Maude aged 105 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy, dear Mum of Trevor, Sylvia and the late Sheila, and a loving Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma.

Service and cremation will be held at the Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday December 4th at 11.15am. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if desired to Aden Court Nursing Home, Birkhouse Lane Moldgreen, for which a donation box will be available after the service. Enquiries to the Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St. Thomas Road, Huddersfield tel 01484 531441. Dress code come as you like, no black.

June Dalton

June Dalton
June Dalton

On 4th November 2024 peacefully at Aden Court Care Home with her sister by her side, June, aged 73 years.

A much loved sister, aunty, great-aunty and a good friend to many who will be greatly missed.

The funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Friday 29th November at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, but donations would be greatly appreciated for Kirkwood Hospice for which a plate will be available at the service.

Will friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium.

Mourning clothes not necessary, smart casual clothing preferred with a touch of blue at June's request.

All enquiries to Springhead Funeral Service, Waterloo. Tel: 01484 534488.

Johannus Wilhelmus (Johan) Vink

From Bradley Bar

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on the 30th of October 2024 at Sycamore Care Home, Bradley, aged 80 years.

Devoted Husband to the late Stefanie Vink. Dearly loved Father to Tina and Sarah and a treasured Grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 28th November at 2pm, followed by a celebration of his life at Outlane Golf Club.

Donations if so desired will be gratefully received for Alzheimer's Society and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Brighouse. HD6 3RA.

Neil Fawcett

Neil Fawcett
Neil Fawcett

Peacefully on Friday 8th November 2024, Neil aged 59 years, passed away at Lee Mount Residential Home.

The funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Tuesday 26th November at 11.15am.

Family flowers only please but donations can be made in lieu to Dementia Research UK.

Francis Stynes

On 8th of November 2024 peacefully in Calderdale Royal aged 89 years of Springwood.

Dearly loved husband of the late Susan. Devoted Dad of Joanne, David and Christopher. Dear father-in-law of Tammy, much loved Grandad of Gabriel, Frances, Keeley & William.

The Cortege will leave McNulty Funeral Service 25 New North Parade on Thursday 5th of December for Cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium at 11.15am. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.

Family flowers by request. Donations to Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. A donation box will be available at the Crematorium.

Requiescat In Pace
McNulty Funeral Service,
25 New North Parade, HD1 5JU.
Tel: 01484 426278.

Mary (Lynn) Rafferty

On 5th November 2024

Passed away peacefully, aged 93 years. Beloved Wife of the late John, dearly loved Mum of John and Christopher and Mother-in-Law of Pat.

The funeral service will take place at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Huddersfield on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 12.45pm, this will be followed by a committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 2pm.

No flowers please, donations in lieu are for the benefit of Cancer Research UK, for which a box will be available on the day.

Any enquiries to T. W. Birks & Son, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR Tel. 01484 683322.

Colin Newell

Colin Newell
Colin Newell

On 11th November, 2024, peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice after a long illness, Colin aged 86 years of Meltham.

Dearly loved husband of Nancy, loving dad of Gary and the late Karl, father in law of Elsa, and a proud grandad of Sam and Megan.

Cortege will leave Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St Thomas Road, HD1 3LL, on Thursday 5th December, 2024 at 12noon for service at Huddersfield Crematorium at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please by request, but donations in lieu to Kirkwood Hospice for which a plate will be available at the crematorium.

Judith Jessop (Née Mitchell)

(née Mitchell) Suddenly at home on the 4th of November, aged 87 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mum of Helen and Charles, much loved mother-in-law of Tina and Mich, treasured grandma of Regan and Taylor and a dear sister of Shirley and Christine.

She will be very sadly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday 4th of December at 12.30.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK and The Stroke Association. A box will be available as you exit the chapel.

All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel : 01484 428243.

Martin William Hirst

Martin William Hirst
Martin William Hirst

On 11th November 2024, peacefully after a short illness at his home in Honley, Martin aged 79 years. The dearly loved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Rebecca and Daniella and a proud and devoted grandad of Isaac and Theo.

Funeral service at Trinity Church, Moorbottom, Honley on Thursday 5th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between Trinity Church and Honley Village Community Trust 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.

It would mean a lot to the family, if everyone who is able to, would please join them at Honley Conservative Club immediately after the church service, to share refreshments and memories of Martin.

Philip (Phil) Greenwood

Of Wooldale Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday 2nd November at Wykewood Care Home, aged 77 years.

Loving and loved partner of Liz and four legged friend Ben. Dearly loved father to Paul, Helen and Alan. Much loved Phil to Shelly and JP. Brother of Anne and the late Peter.

Funeral service to take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 2nd December at 2pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for the RNLI.

All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Brighouse, 01484 713512.

Susan (Sue) Gash

From Honley Passed away peacefully on the 2nd November 2024 at Calderdale Royal Hospital, aged 79 years.

Devoted Wife to George William Gash, dearly loved Mother to Lynda, Lisa and Donna and Mother-in-law to Christopher, Paul and Ian. Treasured Grandma to Danial, Josie, Oliver and Oscar and Great Grandma to Toby. Also a dear Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Friend.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 2nd December at 10.30am.

No flowers please, however donations, if so desired, would be gratefully received for the benefit of the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.

Friends please observe this as the only notice.

All enquiries to

Co-op Funeralcare, Brighouse, 01484 713512.