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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Peter William (Willie) French
Peter William (Willie) French
On December 22nd 2024, peacefully at The Oakes Care Home, Peter aged 80 years formerly of Slaithwaite. Former proprietor of Kirklees Cycles, Waterloo and fitter at David Browns Gears. Dearly loved husband of the late Susan Patricia French, beloved brother of Pam and the late Liz, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and loving grandad of Ben, Mac, Jack and Thomas.
Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday January 22nd 2025 at 12.30 pm. Will friends please accept this the only intimation. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Southgate Theatre Honley Players for which a plate will be provided at the Service. The Taylor Funeral Service The Taylor Funeral Service The Mount 2 Cowlersley Lane Huddersfield HD4 5TY
Telephone: (01484) 656156.
Norman Hirst
On 20th December 2024 Norman, aged 96 years, formerly of Skipton Avenue, Huddersfield. Passed away peacefully at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.
The funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Thursday 16th January at 10.30am.
As requested by Norman family flowers only please, but donations may be made if desired to the Huddersfield/Halifax Branch of the RSPCA for which a plate will be provided.
Would friends please accept this as the only intimation and meet at the crematorium.
All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel : 01484 428243.
Roy Duncan Haigh
On 23rd December 2024, suddenly at The Denby Care Home, Duncan aged 92 years. Loving husband of the late Nancy, dearly loved dad of Andrew and father in law of Jacqueline, a proud and devoted grandpa of Annabel, Charlotte, and Eleanor, a much loved uncle and a well respected friend to many.
Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January at 3.15 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for the R.N.I.B. c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, the Lindens, New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0JB or a donation box will be available at the service. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.
Alwyn Elizabeth Barnett
Alwyn Elizabeth Barnett
On 23rd December 2024 Passed away peacefully at White Rose Care Home, aged 90 years.
Much loved Mum of Shelagh, Helen and the late Cheryl, loving Grandma of Cherie, David, Kieran, Jemma, Ryan, Kayley and Thomas, Great Grandma of Laila, Connor, Louis and the late Jacob, and a dear auntie and friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A daughter’s smile, now heavens light, our hearts entwined in eternal sight. No more tears, no more pain, together once more, we’ll meet again. For Mum and Cheryl in heaven.
The funeral service and committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 20th January 2025 at 9am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu will be greatly appreciated for the benefit of The Forget-Me-Not Children’s Hospice, 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.
George Mellor
On 24th December 2024, peacefully at Calderdale Royal Hospital, George aged 89 years of Meltham.
The dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Tiffany, Alex, Rebecca and the late Simon, a proud grandad of Jennifer, Christopher, Victoria, Mawgan, Heather, Violet and Chester and a devoted brother of Eileen, Harold and Barbara.
Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 28th January at 11.15am.
Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for The Salvation Army 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.
Kenneth Kidger
On December 28th 2024, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Ken aged 88 years of Oakes.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Mark, dear father-in-law of Amber, loving grandad of Ben, Layla and Hollie, a dear brother of Margaret, the late George and Alan and a beloved brother-in-law and uncle.
Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday January 30th 2025 at 12.30 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. Taylor Funeral Service The Mount 2 Cowlersley Lane Huddersfield HD4 5TY
Telephone 01484 656156.
Reverend Elizabeth Ann Buckroyd
On 13th December 2024, peacefully at Lindley Grange Care Home, Reverend Ann Buckroyd, retired Methodist Minister. Very dear sister of Heather, sister in law of John, a dear auntie and great auntie and a good friend to all who knew her.
A service of thanksgiving will be held at Dalton St Paul’s Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE on Friday 31st January at 12noon preceded by a private cremation. Donations if wished are to be shared between Kirkwood Hospice and The Methodist Ministers Housing Society c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, The Lindens, New Road, Kirkheaton, HD5 0JB 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 Church.