'Legend' MBE among those honoured in Huddersfield Examiner death and funeral notices
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
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Jeanette Orwin
Peacefully at Astley Grange Nursing Home on 21st October, aged 82 years.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, mum of Caroline and mother-in-law of Chris, a cherished and adored grandma of Georgia and a dear auntie to Paul, David and Mandy. Also, a dear neighbour and friend to many. She will be very sadly missed.
The funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium on Tuesday 12th November at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, will be gratefully received for The Forget-Me-Not Children's Hospice. A box will be available as you exit the chapel.
All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel : 01484 428243 Highfield Funeral Service.
Harry Bamforth (BEM, REME)
On October 28th 2024, peacefully at home with his partner by his side, Harry aged 96 years of Slaithwaite. Loving partner of Cynthia. Harry will be missed by all his family and friends.
Service at St James Parish Church, Slaithwaite on Thursday November 28th at 11.30 am followed by Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 1.15 pm. 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.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY
Telephone: (01484) 656156.
Raymond Chappel
On October 13th 2024 at Leeds General Infirmary and of Emley.
Raymond Chappell aged 91 years, the dearly loved husband of the late Rita, the much loved dad of Lisa, father in law of Robert, a dear and devoted Grandad of Matthew and Autumn and Great Grandad of Arabella and Bonnie, also a dear uncle to Paul, Karen and the late Kathryn.
Will friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Parish Church, Emley at 2.30pm on Wednesday 6th November 2024.
Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for The Alzheimer's Society for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
Will friends please accept this the only intimation.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors Skelmanthorpe. Tel: 01484 862095.
David Henry Brook
On 21st October 2024 at his home in Shelley.
David Brook aged 78 years, the dearly loved husband of Janet, the much loved father of Katie and Anthony, father in law of Matthew and Elizabeth, the dear and devoted grandad of Alice, Henry, Charlie and Robin, loving brother of John, also a dear brother in law, uncle, friend and neighbour.
Will friends please meet for service at Huddersfield Crematorium at 2.45pm on Thursday 21st November.
Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
Will friends please accept this the only intimation.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe.
Tel: 01484 862095.
Sheena Margaret Quarmby
On 20th October 2024 peacefully but suddenly at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary aged 88 years after a stay in hospital.
Loving wife of the late Clive, loving mum to Richard and loving grandma to Colin.
The funeral will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 14th November at
3-15pm.
Please send flowers direct to the crematorium on the day or to Gables funeral Service Marsh Huddersfield before 11am on the day.
Dogs were always a part of her life so any donations either online or at the crematorium to The Dogs Trust will be gratefully received.
Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.
Maurice Bryan Hampshire
On 29th October 2024, at White Rose Care Home, Maurice aged 93 years of Holmfirth. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved dad of Karen and Darrell, father in law of Sally, proud and devoted and grandad of Katie, Richi, Tom and Stacey and great grandad of Theo, Archie, Eddie, Freddie and Emmie.
Funeral service at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel on Monday 25th November at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for the White Rose Care Home Residents Fund 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.
Joan Ford
At her home in Hall Bower aged 86 years.
Beloved wife and best friend for 65 years of Malcolm. Dearly loved mum of John and Penny and a treasured grandma, great grandma and sister. Former Head Teacher of several Junior and Infant Schools.
A service will be held at Hall Bower Chapel, Newsome on Friday 15th November at 1.30pm, followed by a private family committal.
No flowers please but donations in lieu to be divided between The Smile Train, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and The British Legion.
Enquiries can be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service, Telephone Number 01484 451 313.
Robert Battye
Passed away peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on 22 October 2024, after a short but well fought battle with cancer.
Much loved husband of Delia, loving father of Edward and Katherine, proud and treasured Grandad, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all.
A celebration of Robert's life will be held at Lepton St John's Church at 3pm on 14th November.
Donations may be made at the Church to benefit Cancer Research UK. Will all those who knew him please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.
Lindsey Watson
On 28th October 2024, Peacefully at home, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Sean, loving daughter-in-law of Jean and the late Douglas, much loved sister-in-law of Bronwyn, dear aunty of Abigail and Milado. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Will friends please meet for service at St Bartholomews Church, Marsden on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 12.30pm followed by Cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium at 2pm.
Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for The Alzheimer's Society and St Bartholomews Church, Marsden which may be left as you leave the service.
Any enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden, HD7 6EY Tel: 01484 844289.
Jack Hewitt
Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness aged 100 Years, formerly of Sheepridge.
Jack, Beloved Husband to Karen. Precious Dad to David and Shirley. Loving Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and good friend to many throughout his life.
The celebration of Jack's life will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 14th November at 2:45pm.
By request of the family donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer's Society for which a donation box will be available after the service.
All enquiries to Huddersfield Funeral Home, 106 St Thomas' Road. HD1 3LL, Tel: 01484 531441.
Jean Stephenson (Née Glover)
Peacefully on 16th October 2024.
Jean Stephenson aged 86 years, the dearly loved wife of Brian, the much loved mum of Julie and Richard and the loving grandma of Aiden, Jessica and Morgan.
Will friends please meet for service at Huddersfield Crematorium at 2pm on Friday 15th November.
Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for The British Lung Foundation for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
All enquiries to
Morley Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors,
Skelmanthorpe.
Tel: 01484 862095.
Roger Hanson
On October 31st 2024 peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Roger aged 76 years of Golcar
Much loved husband of Sylvia, dearly loved dad of Kat, dear father in law of Chris, proud grandad of Cyan, loving brother of Barbara and a dear brother in law and uncle. Roger will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service and Interment at St John's Church, Golcar on Tuesday November 26th at 12.30pm
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.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY
Telephone: (01484) 656156.
Thomas Ernest (Founder of The Kenric Group of Companies) Richardson
Formerly of Huddersfield
It is with deep sadness that the family have to announce the peaceful passing of Thomas on Friday 25th October, aged 100.
A dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
The funeral service will take place at Wakefield Crematorium (Stanbridge Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JA) on Friday, 22nd November at 10.40am.
Enquiries: Eric F Box Funeral Directors Tel: 01924 465402.
Geoffrey Hirst MBE
Geoffrey Hirst MBE
So sad to let you know that we lost Geoffrey on Saturday 2nd November aged 78 years - a legend of a husband to Judith Hirst, dad to Dawn and Gavin, father-in-law to Paul and Carly and grandad to Chloe-Lou and Molly
With a long career at Kirklees Council resulting in an MBE for his services, President of Lindley Liberal Club for many years, cricket umpire, bowler, Man Utd fan but most importantly an amazing family man - he lived a life worthy of huge celebration full of amazing memories we will treasure forever.
Our hearts are broken but please share your memories with us and help us celebrate his amazing life on Friday 22nd November at Lindley Liberal Club, Lindley, Huddersfield from 12:00 - 14:30.
He will be cremated at the Crownhill Crematorium in Milton Keynes on the 21st November at 10:45 as this is close to where Judith and Geoff have been residing for the past 3 years.
Geoff is in peace now hopefully with a pint in his hand!
For more info, please email dawn_smedley@yahoo.co.uk.
Frank Bellfield
On 27th October 2024 peacefully at home, Frank aged 89 years, of Lepton.
Beloved Husband of the late Glennys, much loved Dad of Amanda and late Susannah, dear Father-in-law of Jo also a sadly missed Brother of Brenda, Grandad of Oliver and Madeleine. A good friend to many, particularly from Huddersfield Ramblers Association, the Windmill Café near Ingbirchworth, and (in years gone by) from Huddersfield Star Wheelers.
Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 22nd November at 2.00pm.
Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired and will be shared between the British Heart Foundation and Kirkwood Hospice, for which a donation box will be available.
Enquiries to
Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen Tel: 01484 542255.
Nicholas (Nick) Bagga
Suddenly at home on the 1st November, aged 64 years. Much loved Husband and best friend of Julie, loving Dad of Katie and Adam, Father-in-Law of Mike and Victoria and a devoted Grandad to Ada, Oscar, Jack and Lilly.
Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 22nd November at 2.45pm.
Family only flowers. Donations in lieu are for the benefit of Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Any enquiries to T. W. Birks & Son, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR Tel. 01484 683322.
Jacqueline Ashton
Died suddenly on 22nd October.
Daughter of Don and Jennifer, sister to the late Darren, mother of Thomas and partner Rebecca, grandma to Alfie Noah.
Private funeral. We would like family and friends to join us for reception at Moldgreen Liberal Club on Saturday 16th November 11am-6pm.
Pat Ashe
On 30th October 2024 peacefully in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary after a long illness, formerly of Brackenhall.
The dearly loved wife of the late Benny, devoted mum of Jackie and Chris, dear mother-in-law of Reno, sister, grandma and great-grandma.
The cortege will leave her daughter's residence on Thursday 21st November for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sheepridge at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Edgerton Cemetery.
Family flowers only please to McNulty Funeral Home, 25 New North Parade no later than 9.30am on Thursday.
Donations in lieu to Parkinson's Society. A donation box will be available at the back of church.
Requiescat in Pace.
McNulty Funeral Service, 25 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JU Tel: 01484 426278.