Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week
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Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
(Margaret) Elaine Armer
In loving memory of Elaine, much loved wife, mum, mother-in-law, grandmother and sister, who passed away peacefully in Halifax Hospital on 29th August, aged 80 years. Elaine will be cremated at Fixby Crematorium at 2.45 on 18th September. Will friends please accept this invitation to attend.
No flowers please, but optional donations may be made to a charity which will be nominated at the service. Sadly and deeply missed.
Brenda Peel
On 29th August 2024, Brenda of Bolster Moor passed away peacefully aged 81 years, Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Gordon, a loving and much loved mum of Gary and Steven, devoted grandma of Jordon, Calum, Bradley, Sienna and Ryan, a very proud great-grandma of Ruby, Leo, Saffron and Millie, a loved mother-in-law of Tracy and Jane, dearest sister of Lynda, Marlene and the late Roger and Colin, also a very dear auntie.
A service and committal to celebrate Brenda's life will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium Fixby on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired in memory of Brenda can be given for Cancer Research UK for which a donation box will be available at the service.
Enquiries to Golcar Funeral Directors 01484 644650. Will friends please accept this Intimation and meet at the crematorium.
Edward Mullin
(Newcastle and Huddersfield) Died peacefully on Sunday 1st September 2024 aged 98 years Edward M B E. Would all please meet for Requiem Mass at St Roberts RC Church, Morpeth on Wednesday 18th September at 11.30am, followed by cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. All enquiries c/o Clark Pearson Funeral Directors, 2 Baroness Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AT. Tel 0191-2744373.
Trevor Anthony Moulson
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Anthony Moulson of Golcar on 6th September 2024 aged 86 years. Devoted husband to Sandra, much loved dad to Gary, Joanne, Michael and Gail, a proud grandad and great-grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
A Service of Celebration for Trevor's life will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium Fixby on Monday 30th September at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired may be given in memory of Trevor to benefit the work of either The Cystic Fibrosis Trust or The British Heart Foundation, for which a donation box will be available at the Service. Enquiries to Golcar Funeral Directors Ltd 01484 644650. Will friends please accept this Intimation and meet at the Crematorium.
George Marshall
July 24, 1973 to August 23, 2024
He died doing what he loved, George Marshall aged 51 years. The dearly loved partner of Jane. Much loved dad of Kalon, Jordan, Cameron, Alannah and the late Arran. Loving son of Pauline and the late Edward. Special brother of Teresa. Treasured friend to many.
A service to celebrate George's life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 19th September at 12.30. Please come as you feel comfortable.
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Family flowers only but donation in lieu of flowers would be welcome for Yorkshire Air Ambulance for which there will be a box at the service. If you wish to join the biker escort please find details here fb.me/e/4FVxdVDd5
All enquires T.W. Birks and Son,
Holme Valley Funeral Home Woodhead Rd,
HD9 2PR Tel: 01484 683322.
Peter Martin Howe
On 30th August 2024 Peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Peter aged 82 years of Lindley. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Tracey, Robert and Elizabeth, loving and proud grandfather to Leah, Alexander, George and Beatrice, friend of too many people in Huddersfield and beyond to mention by name, valued work colleague in his days at David Brown Tractors and Pennine Industrial Equipment.
Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 27th September at 1:15pm, with a celebration of his life at Birchencliffe Sports & Social Club afterwards. Would friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if so desired, to Kirkwood Hospice, for which a box will be provided after the service. Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.
Margaret Farrell
On 31st August 2024, peacefully at home in Kirkheaton with her family by her side, aged 78 years. The dearly loved wife of Keith, devoted mum, grandma, great-grandma and loved sister.
The cortege will leave her residence on Tuesday 17th September for service and cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium 2.45pm. Relatives and friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium.
Family flowers only please by request to McNulty Funeral Home, 25 New North Parade no later than noon on Tuesday. Donations in lieu to Kirkwood Hospice, a donation box will be available at the crematorium
McNulty Funeral Service,
25 New North Parade, HD1 5JU.
Tel: 01484 426278.
Geoffrey Lennox Paul (Geoff) Huck
Peacefully at Calderdale Royal Hospital on the 21st of August, aged 85 years.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Pamela and Kathryn, a treasured grandad of Sam, Luke, Finlay, George and Elsie, great grandad of Archie and Eden and a dear brother of the late Bill, Christopher, David and Madeleine, and also Frances who was like a sister to him.
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The funeral service will take place in the chapel at Rose Hill Burial Ground, Birkby at 12 noon, on Thursday 3rd October, followed by interment thereafter. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. A box will be available as you exit the chapel.
All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel: 01484 428243.
Rosemary Cardy
On September 8th 2024, peacefully at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Rosemary aged 75 years of Crosland Moor. Beloved wife of Stephen, loving mother to Michael, Sean, Lynsey and the late Christopher and David.
Service at Oakes Baptist Church on Thursday September 26th at 11.00 am followed by private interment. Will friends please accept this the only intimation.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research 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.
Thomas Eric Appleyard
On 6th September 2024 peacefully at Aden Mount Residential Home after a short illness, aged 89 years. A much loved husband of the late Cynthia, loving dad to Fay, Karen and Jackie, a proud and cherished grandad and great-grandad.
A private service will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.
Irene Wood (née Hall)
Peacefully at HRI after a short illness, aged 93.
Beloved Wife of the late Jack. Dearly loved Mum of Roger, Sandra, John & Julie. Adored Grandma and Great-Grandma, a dear friend to many.
Irene's funeral will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 26th September at 12:30pm. Donations may be made at the crematorium to benefit Irene's chosen charities.
All enquiries to Co op Funeralcare Greenhead Road HD1 4EN Tel: 01484 428961.
Dervin Marchdo Simpson (AKA Plunkett)
Passed away peacefully, on 12th August 2024, aged 81 years, at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and of Fartown.
The much loved partner of Pinky, loving dad of Donna, Darren, Dionne, Dean, Dale, Dwight, Davian and Bella, proud grandad of 10, also a beloved brother, uncle, and good friend to many.
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A Funeral service to celebrate Plunkett's life will be held at the New Testament Church of God, Great Northern Street, HD1 6AY at 11:30am on Friday 20th September followed by interment at the Hey Lane Cemetery, Castle Hill, HD4 7BG.
All floral tributes to the D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home, Fartown, Tel 01484 452220, before 9:45am on the funeral day.
Kathleen Simmons
Passed away surrounded by her loving family, on the 31st August 2024, aged 84 years, at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and of Brackenhall. Kathleen, a much loved mum, grandma, great grandma, sister, auntie, mother in law and good friend to many.
A funeral service to celebrate Kathleen's life will be held at Brackenhall URC Church, Northfield Hall, HD2 1GS at 2pm on Wednesday 18th September followed by committal at the Huddersfield Crematorium, HD2 2JF at 3:15pm. Family flowers only please but donations would be gratefully received for the Forget Me Not Childrens Charity for which a donation box will be available at the Church.
Any enquiries to the D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home, Fartown, Tel 01484 452220.
Jacqueline McIntyre
We are sad to announce the death of Jacqueline McIntyre who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on the 6th of September 2024. Jacqui, wife of Grem, loving mum to Andrew, Ross, Paul & (the late) Francesca, devoted Grandma to Jack, Frank, Nina, Jonty, Martha, Purdy, Tiago & Tobias, Auntie to Ryuhei & Kenji, and dear sister of Hellen, Margaret & Barbara
Long serving past member of the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestra of Square Chapel Halifax. The funeral service will commence at 12.15pm on Thursday the 26th of September, and will be held at Holy Trinity & St Jude's Church, Savile Park, Halifax.
All friends and family welcome. All enquiries to Emotions Funeral Service Tel 01422 345472.
Paul McCluskey
Passed away peacefully on the 24th August 2024, aged 75 years, at the Kirkwood Hospice, and of Crosland Moor. Paul, the beloved partner of Maggie, a much loved dad of Bev, proud grandad of Corrine, Joe and Lamishah, caring great grandad to Umerrah, Ruby, Sapphire, Verity and Naomi, also a proud Uncle to Jayne, Emma and Kieron, and a good friend to many.
A funeral service in celebration of Paul's life will be held at Huddersfield Parish Church of St Peter's, HD1 1BU at 12:15pm on Monday 23rd September followed by interment at Almondbury Cemetery, HD5 8ND.
All floral tributes to the D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home, Fartown, Tel 01484 452220 before 9:45am on the funeral day please or donations in lieu would be gratefully received for the Kirkwood Hospice for which a donation box will be available at the Church.
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
Passed away peacefully, on the 24th August 2024, aged 91 years, 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.
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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.
John Sim McCaig
On 25th August 2024, suddenly at home, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison, much loved dad of Iain and Sadie, dear father-in-law of Katie and Matthew, devoted grandad of Robyn and Bump, loving brother of Frank. brother-in-law of Julie, Helen, Nick, Ian and Lynn, uncle of Heather, Corinne, Ruby and Lottie, son-in-law of David and Jean and a dear friend to many.
Will friends please meet for service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday September 26th at 11:15am. Family flowers only please, but donations would be appreciated for the Fire Fighters Charity which may be left as you leave the service.
All enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden, Tel:01484 844289.