Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Susan Schofield (Aldous)

On 28 August 2024 Susan passed away peacefully at Northern General Hospital, aged 61 years, after a sudden illness. Beloved wife of Paul, dear sister of Jane and much loved daughter of Marjorie and the late Jim, Susan will be very sadly missed by all who knew her.

Her funeral service will take place on Friday 20 September, 2.45pm at Rotherham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in Susan's memory gratefully received by Yorkshire Air Ambulance. All enquiries to GE Foers, 24 Station Road, Treeton, Rotherham. Tel 01709 839539.

Doreen Rostron

August 28th 2024

Peacefully at Tolson Grange Care Home Doreen, aged 94 years of Almondbury.

Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of David and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Helen and Sharon, dearly loved and loving grandma of Graeme, Natasha, Harry, George, Luke, Emma and James. Also loved great grandma of Oliver and a very dear friend of many.

Service at All Hallows Church on Thursday September 19th at 2.00pm followed by interment at Hey Lane Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired will be gratefully received for the Alzheimer's Society. A plate will be available in church.

Any enquiries to Chambers Funeral Service 8 Northgate, Almondbury Huddersfield, HD5 8RX Tel: 01484 429991.

Trevor Heeley

Peacefully on 27th August at home surrounded by his loving family, Trevor aged 86 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Jacqueline, dear dad of Jane, Mark and Vicki. Loving grandad and great-grandad and a dear friend to many.

Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 18th September at 12.30pm at Huddersfield Crematorium.

Trevor will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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

Omeir Michel Cotran

Omeir Michel Cotran, a proud Palestinian and prominent member of the Huddersfield textile industry, passed away in the early hours of Monday 12th August. His larger than life personality touched everyone he met, and he will be greatly missed. His children, Nadia, Michael, Tania and Rima, joined with his grandchildren Rose, Sophia, Costa, Poppy and Maxi along with many members of his family, will give thanks for his life at Park Wood Crematorium on Thursday 12th September 1.30pm, followed by afternoon tea from 2.45pm onwards at Rose Hill Manor. Please join us to accompany him on his last adventure back to the Holy Land. In lieu of flowers, he wanted us to collect donations to sponsor an orphan in Palestine:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/omeircotranremembrancefund

David Collins

On 12th August 2024

Passed away suddenly, aged 68 years.

Dad of Catherine, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Brother of Michael and the late John.

The funeral service and committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 10.30am.

Flowers welcome or donations in lieu are for the benefit of The British Heart Foundation.

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

Christine Ward

On 1st September 2024, peacefully at her home in Meltham, with her loving husband by her side, Christine aged 86 years. The much loved and devoted wife of Mike, dearly loved mum of Andrew and Samantha, Tim and Rachael, a proud and loving grandma of Jack, Sam, Lucy and Ben, dear sister of Jennifer and Margaret and a great friend to many.

Funeral service at St Bartholomew's Church, Meltham on Monday 16th September at 1.45pm followed by committal at Huddersfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for St Bartholomew's Church Funds c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth HD9 6AA or online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk - obituaries. A donation box will be at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.

David Stuart Davies

1946-2024

Writer David Stuart Davies, loving and beloved soulmate of his wife, Kathryn, died at home on 16th August after a cancer diagnosis, aged 78 years.

He is much loved and missed by his family and many dear friends. Special thanks to those who supported him during his illness, which he chose to keep largely private.

Thanks to his GP and the team at Crosland Moor Surgery, Huddersfield and Calderdale Hospitals, Leeds General Infirmary, the District Nurses, Marie Curie Nurses and the wonderful Palliative Care Team at Kirkwood Hospice for all their kindness.

David leaves a legacy of love, laughter and literature.

A celebration of David's life will take place on Tuesday 10th September at Park Wood Crematorium, Park Road, Elland, HX5 9HZ at 12.15 pm.

If possible, please bring a single flower to place on the coffin as part of the service.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Kirkwood Hospice: david-staurt-davies.muchloved.com

Friends and family please assemble at the crematorium.

Bob (Robert) Arnott

on 31st August 2024 Peacefully at home aged 90 years Dear husband of Janet and father of Elspeth, Val and Jacqui. A loved Grandad of Dylan, Daisy, Aiden, Tyler and Austin.

Would friends please meet for the service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 17th September at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire for which a plate will be available after the service. Any enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden. tel: 01484 844289.

Keith Mellor

On 7th August 2024 peacefully at his home in Skelmanthorpe.

Keith Mellor aged 87 years, the dearly loved husband of the late Beryl, the much loved dad of Adrian, Simon and Carole, father in law of Yvonne, Pam and Trev and a dear grandad of Jack, Liam and Ryan.

Will friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Parish Church, Skelmanthorpe at 10am on Friday 6th September followed by interment in Skelmanthorpe Cemetery.

Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for MacMillan Cancer Support for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe.
Tel: 01484 862095.

Jean Castle

On 30th August 2024

Passed away peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, loving Mum of Robert Stephen and the late Kevin Richard, Mother-in-law of Sharon, Grandma of Celine and Conner.

The funeral service and committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 16th September 2024 at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu are for the benefit of Parkinsons UK.

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

Dorothy Armitage

On the 30th August 2024, peacefully at her home in Upperthong, Dorothy aged 79 years. The dearly loved wife of Edward, much loved mum of Kara and her partner Steve, a proud and loving grandma of Xavier, a very dear step mum, sister and auntie.

Funeral service at Park Wood Crematorium Elland on Wednesday 18th September at 2.15 pm. 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 Crematorium.

Terence Ryan

On 22nd August 2024, of Mirfield, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 89 years, Terry, husband of the late Barbara, a much respected friend and well known supporter of the Dewsbury Arts Group and other local theatre.

Funeral service and celebration of his long and interesting life will be held at The Salvation Army Hall, Mirfield on Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 2pm, followed by a private committal at the crematorium.

No flowers by request, donations in his memory may be made on the day of the service or sent to George Brooke Funeral Directors for the benefit of Shared Harmonies.

'Mind How You Go'.

Peter Newman

On 29th August, 2024 peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice and of Marsh, Peter aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Angela, devoted dad of Fay and Ashley and a very proud grandad of Nico, Oliver and Arlo. Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 23rd September, 2024 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu to Kirkwood Hospice for which a box will be available.

Betty Illingworth

Peacefully on Saturday 31st August 2024, aged 96 years.

Cherished wife of the late Frank, a loving mum to John, Sandra, Paul and Les. A dear sister and a proud and devoted nanna and great-grandma.

A service of celebration will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 10th September at 9.30am.

Donations will be greatly received in Betty's memory for the benefit of Cancer Research for which a box will be provided.

Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel: 01484 428 243.

John Terence (Formerly of 29 Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe) Dignan

It is with great sadness that John's family have to announce his passing at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Monday, 26th August, aged 79.

Beloved husband of the late Pearl Irene Dignan, much loved dad of Jonathan, Andrew and Steven and a proud grandad and great grandad.

A Celebration of John's life will be held at Barnby Moor Crematorium (Diggles Lodge Lane, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8FL) on Thursday 19th September at 1pm.

Friends please meet at the crematorium from 12.50pm onwards.

Strictly no flowers by request.

Donations in John's memory for Cancer Research UK may be sent to Eric F. Box Funeral Directors, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. Tel: 01924 465402.

Sheila Blanche Bould

Wednesday 4 September 2024

Passed away, peacefully, at the Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax aged 81.

Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Nicola and Alison, Mother-In-Law of Paul and John, Grandma of Richard & Laura, James & Vanessa, Peter & Rachel, William & Hao, Natasha & Stephane and Great-Grandma of Evie, Elodie and Victoria.

Requiescat in Pace.