Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week

(Mary Furey) Mary Ali-Furey
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Keith Hill

Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on the 24th of August, aged 88 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Brenda, much loved dad of Lorraine and Kevin and treasured grandad of Amy, Josh, Harry, Joseph and Alice.

He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 24th September at 1.15pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Age UK. A box will be available as you exit the chapel.

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

Michele Danielle Heeley (Née Johnstone)

Peacefully in her sleep at home, on Sunday 1st September aged 77 years.

Loving sister to Robert and sister-in-law to Christine. Much loved Auntie and Great-auntie. A dear friend to many.

A celebration of Michele's life will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium, Fixby on Thursday 19th September at 10:00am.

Donations may be made at the crematorium to benefit Cats' Protection League.

For further information contact Coop Funeralcare, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield Tel. 01484 428961.

Richard Donaghy

On 27th August 2024, suddenly but peacefully at his home in Kirkheaton aged 77 years.

Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Dearly loved dad of Nigel and Mark. Dear father in law of Maddy and Kate. Treasured grandad of Amy, Joshua, Jack, William and Thomas.

A celebration of his life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Kirkwood Hospice for which a box will be provided.

Enquiries can be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service, telephone number 01484 451313.

Silton Herbert Broomfield

Silton Herbert Broomfield
Silton Herbert Broomfield

Passed away peacefully, on the 24th August 2024, aged 91years, at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, and of Calton Street, Hillhouse. Silton, the devoted husband of the late Delores, a much loved dad to Bev and Calvin, the proud grandad of David and Barrington, a loving great grandad, also a beloved brother, uncle, cousin and good friend to many.

A funeral service to celebrate Silton's life will be held at St. John's Church, Birkby, HD1 5EA at 11:30am on Friday 27th September, followed by interment at Lockwood Cemetery, HD4 7BG.

All floral tributes to the D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home, Fartown before 9:45am on the funeral day please.

John Rodney Bradbury (Ron)

1944 - 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Ron, who passed away peacefully in hospital on Wednesday 4th September 2024, aged 80 years, of Netherlea Drive, Netherthong, Holmfirth.

Ron, devoted husband of Jacqueline, much loved dad of David, Richard and the late Nicola, dear father-in-law, loving granddad, great granddad, dear brother and uncle. Ron will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A service of celebration for Ron's life will take place on Thursday 19th September 2024 at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland at 3:00 p.m., followed by refreshments at The Clothiers Arms, 106, School Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3EB, where all are most welcome.

No Black - The Theme is Blue and White.

Donations, if so desired, for the benefit of The Dogs Trust may be made online at www.memorygiving.com/ronbradbury

Enquiries to

Richard Fearnley Independent Funeral Directors - Tel: 01924 494435.

Mollie Sumner

On 27th August 2024, suddenly, while on holiday in Germany, Mollie aged 71 years of Kirkburton. The devoted and much loved wife of Henry, very dear sister of Tony and Michael, a dear sister in law and auntie and a good friend to all who knew her.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 1st October at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for the Cancer Research UK 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.

(Mary Furey) Mary Ali-Furey

(Mary Furey) Mary Ali-Furey
(Mary Furey) Mary Ali-Furey

Peacefully at home with her loving family around her on 10th September 2024, Mary aged 50 years.

The much loved and loving wife of Danielle, cherished Mum of Corey and soon to be Mum of Bump. A cherished Nanna, dearly loved Sister, Sister in Law, Aunty, Niece and Cousin and a very good friend to many, who will be greatly missed.

Will friends please meet for the reception into St. Patrick's Church, Huddersfield at 6.00pm on Wednesday 25th September prior to Requiem Mass the following day at 12.00 Noon, to be proceeded by burial at Lockwood Cemetery at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only please but donations for Kirkwood Hospice would be appreciated and for which a plate will be available at Church.

Will friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at church.

All enquiries to Springhead Funeral Service Waterloo Tel 01484 534488.

Gerard Michael (Gerry) Atkins

Gerard Michael (Gerry) Atkins
Gerard Michael (Gerry) Atkins

On September 11th 2024, peacefully at home. Gerry aged 78 years of Golcar (former landlord of The Wheel Inn). Proud dad of Luci, Daniel and Kate, loving grandad of Dylan, Tom, Violet, Grace, Sam, Emily, Sarah and great grandad of Ethan.

Service and interment at St John's Church, Golcar on Wednesday September 25th at 11.00 am. Will friends please accept this the only intimation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK and Yorkshire Air Ambulance 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.

David Greenfield (CEng MIStructE)

(CEng MIStructE) On 11th September 2024, at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with his family by his side, David aged 77 years of Meltham. Much loved husband of Jane, devoted dad to Simon and Andrew and a proud grandad to Jack and Olivia.

A funeral service will be held in private.

Mary Iredale

On 12th September 2024, at her home in Kirkheaton, Mary aged 90 years. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Joanne and her husband Richard and a proud grandma of Katie and Amy.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 8th October at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Dementia UK c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, The Lindens, New Road, Kirkheaton, HD5 0JB, online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk - obituaries or a donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium.

Christine (Nurse Crabtree) Howell

Christine (Nurse Crabtree) Howell
Christine (Nurse Crabtree) Howell

03.08.1934 - 07.09.2024

Christine aged 90 years passed away peacefully at home in her bed pain free exactly as she had planned and hoped for.

The dearly loved wife of the late Gordon and a good friend to many.

Orthopaedic Nurse, Ward Sister, Queen's Nurse, District Nurse, Nurse Tutor - a great legacy of how much she cared for others throughout her life.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at St Thomas' Church Thurstonland on Friday 27th September at 11.30am.

No flowers by request but donations in lieu would be appreciated for Kirkwood Hospice for which there will be a box at the service.

All enquiries T.W. Birks and Son Holme Valley Funeral Home.

Jennifer Hough (née Noble)

Jennifer Hough (née Noble)
Jennifer Hough (née Noble)

On September 15th 2024, peacefully at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, of Marsh, Jennifer aged 86 years. Dearly loved Wife of the Late Alan, much loved and beautiful Mum of Elizabeth and Ann, dear Mother-in-law of Andrew and Tony, beloved Grandma of Oliver and Lucy, devoted Great Grandma of Daisy and a dear friend to many.

Service and cremation will be held at the Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday October 11th at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance for which a donation box will be available at the crematorium. Any enquiries to the Huddersfield Funeral Home tel 01484 531441.

David Owen Evans

David Owen Evans
David Owen Evans

Known to many as an unfiltered and funny soul, passed away peacefully at home on the 4th of September 2024, at the age of 70.

David was one-of-a-kind, a man whose passion for amateur radio (callsign G0EVA) connected him with people across the globe. His enthusiasm for this hobby was only matched by his knack for making people laugh, often with a joke that was as unexpected as it was hilarious.

We will celebrate David’s life and in his own words great underachievements on Friday, the 27th of September 2024, at 9:20 A.M. at Wakefield Crematorium.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Bowel Cancer UK in David’s memory. A donation box will be available at the Crematorium for those who wish to contribute.

For any enquiries, please contact Howarth Funeral Service at 01924 376590.

Avril O'Grady (Turner)

Avril O'Grady (Turner)
Avril O'Grady (Turner)

Avril O'Grady (nee Turner) aged 61yrs, of Kimbolton, Leominster, formerly of Honley, Huddersfield.

Died Peacefully at St Michael's Hospice, Hereford.

Loved by friends and family.

Funeral: Church service at Kimbolton 11:30 on 1st Oct, followed by a brief committal at Hereford crematorium at 15:15 for those who wish to go.

Donations in lieu of flowers to St Michael's hospice, Bartestree, Hereford.

Pat Harford

On 16th September 2024 peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 88 years.

Much loved wife of the late Walter, loving mum to Susan and Stephen, a proud grandma to Daniel, Jessica and Thomas, a dear mother in law to Karen, a loving aunt and friend to many.

A service will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 4th October at 10am. Would friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium.

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

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