Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Pauline Kaye

Passed away peacefully at Aden Court Care Home aged 83 years, formerly of Lockwood.

Pauline, the much loved wife of the late Colin, Adored mum to Jill and the late Carl, Cherished grandma to Anita, John, Georgina and the late Tracy also a loving great grandma and good friend to many.

The celebration of Pauline's life will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 12:30pm.

By request of the family donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the British heart foundations for which a donation box will be available after the service.

All enquiries to Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St Thomas' Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LL, Tel: 01484 531441.

James Richard (Jimmy) Maude

James Richard (Jimmy) Maude
James Richard (Jimmy) Maude

Passed away suddenly at home on Monday 16th September, aged 77 years, James. Loving son to the late Stella and Wilfred Maude. Beloved brother to Robert, Peter, Jeffrey, Philip, David, Jacky, Christine & Sandra. Cherished brother of the late Josie Jayne & Anthony. Loving father to Lyndsay, Donna, Vicky, Hayley, Lauren, Hannah & Brooke. Dear father-in-law To Phil. Loving grandad to many grandchildren also a dear uncle & friend to many.

The funeral service takes place on Monday 30th September at Huddersfield crematorium at 11.15am. By the family's request donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research for which a donation box will be made available after the service.

All enquiries to Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St Thomas' Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LL, Tel: 01484 531441.

David Mallalieu

David Mallalieu
David Mallalieu

On August 31st 2024, peacefully at Calderdale Royal Hospital surrounded by his loving family. David aged 69 years of Salendine Nook.

Much loved husband of Claire, loving and caring dad of Ben and Laura, proud grandad of Ezra-Rowan, beloved brother of Julie and the late John and Stephen. David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday October 4th at 10.30 am. Will friends please accept this the only intimation.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Asthma and Lung 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.

Beryl Bernice Jackson

Beryl Bernice Jackson
Beryl Bernice Jackson

Passed away peacefully at Sandy Mount surrounded by her loving family aged 91 years, formerly of Thackeray Grove.

Beryl leaves behind her loving siblings Queenie, Dell, Lincon and Trevor. Much adored mum to Pat, Clyde, Everton, Leroy, Blossom, Lorraine (Jen) and Christopher. Precious Grandma to 28, Great-Grandma to 52 and Great-Great-Grandma to 4. And a good friend to many.

The Cortege will leave from Huddersfield Funeral home at 10:30am on Wednesday 16th October for a service and celebration of Beryl's life at Huddersfield Central Seventh Day Adventist Church (HD4 5EB) at 11:00am followed by committal at Lockwood Cemetery (HD4 7BG).

Flowers are Greatly appreciated and may be sent to the funeral home no later than 10:00am on the day please.

All enquiries to

Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St Thomas' Road, HD1 3LL, Tel: 01484 531441.

Kevin Hallas

On 10th September 2024

Passed away peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 74 years.

Beloved Husband of Alison, loving Dad of Kelly, Stephen and Jennifer and Father-in-Law of Kellie, devoted Grandad of Millie and Harlow and a much loved Brother and Brother-in-Law.

The funeral service and committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 4th October 2024 at 3.15pm.

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

June Booth (Née Thorp)

June Booth (Née Thorp)
June Booth (Née Thorp)

(Née Thorp) On 19th September 2024

Passed away peacefully at Aden Lodge Care Home, aged 90 years.

Beloved Wife of the late Derek, Loving Mum of Christine and Kevin, Mother-in-law of David and Cerise and a devoted Grandma and Great-Grandma.

The funeral service and committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 11th October 2024 at 1.15pm.

By request, please wear something colourful.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu are for the benefit of Cancer Research, 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.

Sarah Stoney (Née Mellor)

On 16th September 2024, after a short illness, Sarah aged 83 years of South Crosland. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum of Rachael and Kate, a proud grandma of Matthew, Jack and Angela and a dear sister of Mary.

Funeral service at St Paul's Church, Armitage Bridge on Monday 7th October at 2.00pm followed by committal at Holy Trinity Church, South Crosland. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished may be given for Holy Trinity Church, South Crosland 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 Church.

Valerie Lorraine Shaw

On 19th September 2024

Formerly of Highburton, aged 96 years.

Beloved Wife of the late William Johnson Shaw, loving Mum of Linda, Elizabeth and Graham, Mother-in-Law of Keith, Matthew and Janet, Devoted Grandma of Michelle and Helena and Great-Grandma of Amber, Parker and Harvey. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu are for the benefit of The Kirkwood, 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.

Sylvia Scaife (Robinson)

Sylvia Scaife (Robinson)
Sylvia Scaife (Robinson)

Sylvia was preceded in death by her late husband Peter Scaife and her late son Anthony Scaife who both adored her.

She leaves behind her much loved family, her son, Garry Scaife and his wife, Helen Scaife. Her grandchildren, Maria Fisher and Jonathan Scaife and her great grand children, Abigail Scaife and Sidney Fisher. She also leaves behind many great friends who she cared for very much.

Funeral details to be announced.

Robert (Bob) Neilson

Robert (Bob) Neilson
Robert (Bob) Neilson

On September 19th 2024, peacefully at home, Bob aged 84 years of Huddersfield and formerly of Sheffield. Loved Dad of Yvonne, Charles and Richard and a much-loved Grandad and Great Grandad.

Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday October 10th at 1.15pm. 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.

Elizabeth Kilty

On 18th September 2024

Peacefully at home, aged 91 years.

Beloved Wife of the late Jim, loving Mum of Susanne, Christine and the late John, Mother-in-Law of David and David, much loved Grandma of Sarah, Lucy, Anna and Edward and Great Grandma of Ruairí.

The funeral service and committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 11.15am.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu are for the benefit of Shine, for which a box will be available on the day.

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

Patricia Pawson

On 18th September 2024, at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Patricia aged 97 years of Honley and proudly from Bridgend, Wales. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved and loving mum of Jim, Anne, Gerald, Michael, Charlotte and the late David, and a proud grandma, great grandma and great friend to many.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 18th October at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for the Salvation Army, c/o Radclife 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.

Peter Howard

Peter Howard
Peter Howard

Passed away very peacefully at Ward Green Lodge on the 7th of September, 2024.

Beloved dad of Chris, Graeme, and Ryan.

Funeral service to be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, 27th September 2024 at 2:45pm.

For all enquiries, please contact The Gables Funeral Service 22 New Hey Road Huddersfield HD3 4AH Telephone: 01484 424235.

Shirley Turner

On 20th September 2024, peacefully at her home in Honley, Shirley aged 87 years. Wife of the late Eric, much loved mum of Andrew and Simon, mother in law of Jo, Jill and the late Helen, proud grandma of Emma, Molly, Ryan and the late Ben and a good friend to all who knew her.

Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Honley on Thursday 10th October at 12.45pm followed by committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for the Brain Tumour Charity 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 Church.

Gordon Taylor

On 14th September 2024 peacefully at Sycamore View Care Home and of Kirkheaton.

Gordon Taylor aged 96 years, the dearly loved husband of the late Betty and companion of the late Sheila, the much loved father of Sandra and Rodney, father in law of Ian and Joan, also a loving grandad and great grandad.

Will friends please meet for service at Huddersfield Crematorium at 11.15am on Monday 7th October.

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

Eric (Chippy) Watson

Eric (Chippy) Watson
Eric (Chippy) Watson

Passed away peacefully in Barnsley Hospital on 18th September 2024 aged 94.

Of Grimethorpe, Barnsley formerly of Huddersfield

Loving Father to Garry and Karen, loved Grandad of Jordan, Charlie, Alfie and Bertie. Devoted Great Grandad to Logan and River.

The Service will take place on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at Huddersfield Crematorium at 1:15pm

Donations will be split between the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Cancer Research for which a donation box will be available after the service.

All enquiries to Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St Thomas' Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LL, Tel: 01484 531441.

Raymond Lloyd Samuda

Raymond Lloyd Samuda
Raymond Lloyd Samuda

On September 14th, 2024, Raymond passed away aged 58 years old, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was a very much loved and devoted husband to Geraldine. He was an exceptional dad and worshipped by his three children Faye, Myles and Olivia and an incredibly proud grandad to Shaie, Taeon, Layla and Rue. He was a much cherished son of Gloria and the late Winston. A beloved brother, uncle, friend and mentor. He was adored by all who knew him and was the heart of his family, his huge smile and infectious laughter filled the entire room. "Our Ray of sunshine."

The Service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held at St John's Church, Kirkheaton, HD5 0BH on Monday, 14th October 2024 at 11:30am, followed by interment at Hey Lane Cemetery, Hey Lane, Huddersfield HD4 6TX .

Friends, please accept this as the only intimation. Flowers may be delivered to The Taylor Funeral Service. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Prostate Cancer UK for which a plate will be provided at the Service.

Raymond will be so missed and forever remembered for leaving a lasting legacy of love, kindness, and devotion.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY

Telephone: (01484) 656156.

Elizabeth Kilburn

On 15th September 2024, peacefully in hospital, Elizabeth aged 85 years of Crosland Moor.

The dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob), much loved mum of Joanne and Stephen, a proud grandma of Samuel, Scarlett, Rory, Finn and Clodagh and a very dear sister of Gordon and Margaret.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 11th October at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between the Macular Society and The Huddersfield Society for the Blind 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.

Andrea Christine Busfield

On 8th September 2024, peacefully at Southport General Hospital, aged 80 years.

A much loved Wife of the late Bill, a loving Auntie, Great-Auntie and Friend to many.

A service will be held at St John's Church, Golcar, on Tuesday 1st October at 12 noon.

Would friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the Church.

Family flowers only please but donations may be given to the RNIB. A plate will be provided after the service.

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

David Billington

On 19th September 2024, peacefully in hospital, David aged 81 years of Shepley. Dearly loved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Richard, Anthony and Heather, a loved father in law, a proud grandad of Sam, Tom, Launa, Reuben and Ezra and a good friend to all who knew him.

A committal will be held at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel on Wednesday 9th October at 11.00am followed by a service of thanksgiving at All Hallows Church, Almondbury at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between Kirkwood Hospice and All Hallows Church c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA, online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk - obituaries or a donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation.