Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

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David Leadbeater

David Leadbeater passed away peacefully at The Kirkwood Hospice with family by his side, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Mabel. Much loved dad of Graham, Wayne, Louise and father in law of Julie, Lynn and Mick. Adored grandad of Laura, Sophie, Olivia, Vanessa, Erika and the late Sabrina. Proud great grandad.

Family and friends are invited to David's Funeral Service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday July 1 at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu of flowers would be welcome for The Kirkwood for which there will be a box at the service . All enquiries T. W. Birks and Son, 317 Melthem Rd, Netherton. Tel: 01484 665115.

Leslie Hobson

On June 11 2024, Lesie passed away peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 94 years and of Honley. The dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Chris and Rob, father in law of Julie and June, a proud Grandad of Cameron, Emily and Olivia, and Great Grandad of Miles.

Funeral Service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday July 5 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Kidney Research UK 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 crematorium.

Robert Anthony Sharkey

Robert Sharkey from Oakes passed away surrounded by family on June 3 2024 at home, aged 72 years.

Devoted husband to Susan. Dearly loved father to Robbie and Joanne and father in law to Gary. Treasured grandfather to Noah, Riley and Daisy. Also a dear brother to Carol.

Funeral service to take place at St Stephen's Church, Lindley on July 1 2024 at 10:30am. Followed by a burial at Rastrick Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Kirkwood Hospice. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Brighouse 01484 713512.

Leslie Rowe

Leslie Rowe passed away peacefully on June 13 2024, aged 71 years and of Dalton.

Loving Dad of Lisa, dearly loved Son of the late Dennis and Ann also a much loved and sadly missed Brother of Denise, Dennis and the late Barry, dear Uncle of Richard and a good friend to many.

Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday July 2 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired and will be shared between Dementia UK and Prostate Cancer UK for which a plate will be available after the service. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255. Can everyone please meet at the crematorium.

John Anthony (Tony) Holt

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Anthony ( Tony) Holt of Longwood (formerly Paddock) Huddersfield. Service and committal at Huddersfield Crematorium for friends and family on Monday June 24, at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Kirkwood Hospice Dalton Huddersfield.

Brian Frederick Garton

Brian passed away suddenly, at home, on May 24, aged 76 years. Dearly beloved son of the late Rose and Fred, treasured twin brother of the late Albert and much loved cousin and friend.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, June 28, at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be gratefully received for The British Heart Foundation. A box will be available as you exit the chapel. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.

Maralyn Bull

On June 2 2024 Maralyn passed away following a battle with Alzheimer's.

Maralyn Bull aged 71 years, the dearly loved wife of David, the much loved mum of Christopher and Claire, mother in law of Jamie, a loving grandma to Eddison and daughter of the late Arthur and Marjorie.

Will friends please meet for service at Huddersfield Crematorium at 10.30am on Wednesday, June 26. Donations in memory of Maralyn if so desired would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Research UK for which a donation plate will be provided at the service. All enquiries to Morley Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe. Tel: 01484 862095.

Jean Price

On June 8 2024 Jean passed away peacefully at her home in Crosland Moor aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Philip, dearly loved mum of David, Brian, Philip, Gary and the late Elaine. Much loved mother in law of Theresa, Jayne, Carole and Susan and a treasured grandma and great grandma.

A celebration of her life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday, June 26, at 10am. No flowers please by her request, donations in lieu to Yorkshire Air Ambulance for which a box will be available. Enquiries can be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service, telephone number 01484 451313.

Elizabeth Ladlow

On June 14 2024, Elizabeth passed away peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice, aged 60 years ad of Dalton. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, much loved mum of Michael and Tom, loved daughter of Margaret and the late Derek, mother in law of Lily and Beth, very proud grandma of Charlotte, Olivia, Harry and Noah and a good friend to all who knew her.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday, July 9, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Greenlea Oncology Unit at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary 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.

Peter Michael Waring

Peter Waring passed away peacefully at home on June 10, aged 80 years.

Beloved husband of Rosalyn, much loved dad of Helen, step-dad of Shelly, Toni and Alex, treasured grandad of Aron, Jessica, Owen and Austin, brother of Janet and the late David and uncle of Clare and Ian. He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Peter's life will take place at Lockwood Baptist Church, Huddersfield HD1 3TG on Thursday, July 11, at 10.45am.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Kirkwood Hospice. A box will be available at the church. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel 01484 428243.

Donald Charlesworth

On June 12 2024 Donald passed away peacefully at his home in Deighton Donald aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved Dad of Sandra and Mark, dear Father in law of Lenny and Gail and a loving Grandad of Kerry and Thomas.

Service and cremation will be held at the Huddersfield crematorium on Thursday, July 4 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Society for which a donation box will be available at the crematorium. All enquiries to the Huddersfield Funeral Home 106 St Thomas Road Tel 01484 531441.

Michael Ayers

Michael passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 4, aged 72 years.

Beloved husband of Margaret, loved dad of Neil and Michelle, brother of John and the late Trena and a treasured grandad. He will be sadly missed by the people who knew him, including his former colleagues at Rocar/Perrys in Huddersfield where he worked for many years and also by his pool team friends at The Peacock.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday, July 2, at 12.30pm. At the family's request, normal funeral attire is not required. Please feel free to wear something bright and colourful. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Help For Heroes and a box will be available as you exit the chapel. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel 01484 428243.

Patrick (Parzy) Walsh

Patrick Walsh passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12 2024 aged 68 years.

Cherished son of the late Mary and Patrick, a loving dad to Robert, Colin, Mark and Emily, a proud grandad of Summer, Jensen, Callum, Connor and Aida also a dearly loved brother and a good friend to many.

A celebration of Pat's life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, July 12, at 12.30pm. Donations will be gratefully received for the benefit of Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.

George Stevens

George passed away peacefuly on June 16 in St Winifred's Nursing Home Rastrick, aged 87 years.

The dearly loved husband of the late Alexandra, and devoted dad of Diane, a much loved grandad, great-grandad and great great-grandad.

The cortege will leave McNulty Funeral Home, 25 New North Parade on Tuesday, July 16 for Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church, New North Road at 12 noon followed by cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.

Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice for which a donation box will be available at the Church and Crematorium.

Pamela Mary Rayner

Pamela passed away peacefully on June 6, aged 87 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Jack Nicholas, much loved mum of Simon, James and Scott, treasured nana of Belle, Aimee and Emily and loving sister of Anthony and Jenny. She will be very sadly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, July 5 at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Dementia UK. A box will be available as you exit the chapel. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel: 01484 428243.

George Fraser Kerr

George passed away peacefully on June 6 2024 at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary aged 79 years and of Birkby.

Dearly loved brother of Lindsay, dear brother in law of John and a much loved uncle of Rob and Andrew. A celebration of his life will be held at

Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, June 18 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu to MND for which a box will be available. Enquiries can be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service telephone number 01484 451313.

William Jeffrey Kendall

William Kendall passed away peacefully after a short illness at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on June 18. Formerly of Almondbury. Aged 101 years.

Beloved Husband of the late Margaret also a dear Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral details to follow at a later date.

Joyce Evans

Joyce passed away peacefully on June 16 2024, aged 84 years and of Dalton.

Beloved Wife of the late Terence, devoted Mum of Charles, Tracey, Phillip, Richard and Hayley, also a dear Mother-in-law, cherished Grandma, Great-Grandma and a good friend to many.

Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, July 5 at 9.30am.

Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to the British Heart Foundation, for which a plate will be available after the service. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255. Can everyone please meet at the crematorium.

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