Death notices and funeral announcements from Huddersfield Examiner this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Joyce Kilner

On 1st May 2024, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Joyce aged 94 years of Kirkheaton.

The dearly loved wife of the late Arthur, a dear auntie and great auntie and a very good friend.

Funeral service at Kirkheaton Parish Church on Monday 20th May at 1.45pm, followed by cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between the British Heart Foundation and Yorkshire Cancer Research 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 Church.

Ted John Edward Firth

Peacefully on Wednesday 24th April, aged 93 years.

Loving husband and soul mate to June, cherished dad of Sue, Jean, Sally and Nic, a loving brother of Nancy and Jean, adored grandad and a very proud great-grandad.

A celebration of Ted's life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 14th May at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for the benefit of Kirkwood Hospice.

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

Marjorie Wood

On May 1st 2024, peacefully at Calderdale Royal after a short illness. Marjorie aged 90 years of Scapegoat Hill. Beloved partner of the late Jack, Marjorie was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Service at Scapegoat Hill Baptist Chapel on Tuesday June 4th at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. Will friend please accept this the only intimation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Scapegoat Hill Baptist Chapel for which a plate will be provided at the service.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY

Telephone 01484 656156.

Susan Margaret Shaw

On 16th April 2024, at home aged 71 years. Beloved mother of Glen, Karl and Luke Sykes, treasured mother-in-law of Laura, Jelena and Claire. Devoted grandmother of Jacob & Tom, Vuk & Mila, Amalie & Ethan.

Will friends please meet for the service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 13th May 2024 at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for the British Heart Foundation for which a plate will be available at the service.

All enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden Tel: 01484 844289.

Alice McLachlan

On 30th April 2024 peacefully at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Alice aged 93 years of Dalton.

Beloved Wife of the late William, devoted Mum of Alice, Anne, Billy, and Stuart also a dear Mother-In-law, cherished Grandma and Great Grandma and a dear friend to many.

Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 20th May at 10.30am.

Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to the PDSA 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.

Audrey Lee

On 29th April 2024, peacefully at her home at Lower Hagg, Holmfirth, Audrey aged 80 years. The dearly loved wife of Eric, much loved mum of Amanda, Mark, David and Rebecca and a proud and loving grandma of Elena, Freddie, Savannah, Audrey-Rose and Lenny-Lucca.

A Service to Celebrate Audrey's life will be held at St Davids' Church, Holmbridge on Thursday 23rd May at 11.30am. Donations if wished may be given for Macmillan Cancer Support 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 Church.

Eileen Hirst

On 27th April 2024, peacefully at Cleveland House Care Home and late of Honley, Eileen aged 99 years.

The beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mum of Michael, dear mother in law of Nora and a proud grandma and great grandma.

A Service of Celebration will be held at Trinity Church, Moorbottom, Honley on Tuesday 28th May at 2.00pm preceded by a private cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Trinity Church, 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 Church.

Derek Whiteside

Passed away peacefully aged 89 Years, formerly of Rawthorpe.

Beloved Husband of the late Sylvia, Loving Dad to Beverley and Marie, Adored Grandad to Ruth, Angela and Faith. Also Great-Grandad to Thomas, Amy and Elliot.

The Funeral Service will take place at Huddersfield Funeral Home on Friday 10th May 2024 at 2:15pm followed by a private Committal.

By request family flowers only please donations may be made in lieu 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, HD13LL, Tel: 01484 531441.

Dorothy May (Dot) Lumb

On 24th April 2024, peacefully, Dot aged 76 years of Almondbury. Much loved wife and best friend of Rod, dear sister of David and Peter, a dear cousin of Hilary and a beloved auntie of Katy, Jack and Emma and great auntie of Molly.

The funeral service will take place in private. Friends are warmly invited to join the family to celebrate Dot's life at The White Swan, New Hey Road, Outlane, on Tuesday 14th May at 3.00pm. Donations if wished may be given for the Dogs Trust c/o Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA or online at radcliffefuneralservice.co.uk - obituaries.

Jean Heath

On 21st of April 2024, peacefully at Park Riding Care Home, Holmfirth.

Jean, aged 97 years, formally of Marsh Lane, Shepley.

Wife of the late Stephen and mum to Anthony and James. Mother-in-law to Joanne and Julie. Granny and Great granny.

Funeral will be held on 13th of May 2024, 2:30pm at Grenoside, South Chapel. All welcome.

Donations in Lieu of flowers to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Alzheimer's Research UK.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe.
Tel:01484 862095.

Christopher Roy Fox (Chris)

Peacefully after a long illness on Sunday 28th April 2024, aged 56 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of Julie, cherished son of Roy and the late Pauline, beloved dad of Callum and his partner Sophie, loving son-in-law of Brenda and the late Michael, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and a good friend to many. He will be forever missed.

A Celebration of Chris's Life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium, on Thursday 23rd May, at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired for the benefit of Kirkwood Hospice.

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

John Frank Henry Foster

On 2nd May 2024, peacefully at his home in Almondbury, John aged 89 years. Dear husband of Susan, loving dad of Catherine, Sally and Penny and a proud grandpa of Samuel and Emma.

Funeral service at All Hallows' Church, Almondbury on Wednesday 22nd May at 2.00pm. Donations if wished may be given for Kirkwood Hospice 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 Church.

Paul Senior Denton

On 4th May 2024, peacefully at his home in Honley, Paul aged 92 years. The dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy and a much loved dad of Jill and Jeremy.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday 29th May at 11.15am. Donations if wished may be given for Marie Curie 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.

Margaret Thomas

On 23rd April 2024 suddenly but peacefully at her home in Lepton aged 81 years. Beloved wife of David, a dearly loved mum of Paul and Gary. Much loved mother in law of Gail and Shelley, treasured grandma of Alex, Alice, Ben and Michael. A dear sister of Peter and Tommy and a much loved friend to many.

A celebration of her life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd May at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Leukemia UK for which a box will be available. No mourning clothes please by her request, bright colours preferred. Enquiries can be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service telephone number 01484 451313.

James Wroe (Jim)

Passed away peacefully at Hull Royal Infirmary with his sister at his bedside. He was the son of Tom and Bridie Wroe and brother of Maureen.

His funeral will be held on Friday 24th May at 2.30pm at East Riding Crematorium (YO25 3BL).

Further details from Adele at Henry Naylor Funeral Directors Driffield 01377 252222.

Brian Stephen (Steve) Whitwam

On 2nd May 2024 aged 76 years. Passed away suddenly at Calderdale Royal surrounded by his loving family. Dearest dad of Michael, Lisa and the late Stephen. Grandad to Jordan, Jaydee, Georgia and Memphis. Loving brother and good friend to many. Steve will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 20th May at 10.00am.

Donations if desired to Alzheimer's and Crohn's & Colitis UK.

All enquiries to
The Gables Funeral Service Marsh.
Tel 01484 424235.

Rosemary Theaker

After a short illness on April 20th, Rosemary aged 61 years.

Dearly loved wife of Michael, loving mum of Lewis, Ryan, Jamie & Simon.

Service at Wakefield Crematorium on Thursday 16th May at 11.20am.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Pancreatic Cancer c/o

Dyson Funeral Service, Barnsley Road, Penistone. Tel 01226 762481.

Family request people wear purple.

Graham Smith

On April 29th. Peacefully, at Calderdale Royal Hospital, after a short illness, Graham (Mr. Kenmargra) aged 81 years of Linthwaite.

Loving and devoted husband of Maureen. Cherished dad of Kirsty, Rowena and Corinne. Much loved father-in-law of Kevin, Mark and Stewart. Proud grandad of Rowan and partner Catherine, Evangeline, Gabriella and Annabella. Cousin to David and Steven. Respected uncle, brother-in-law and a good and loyal friend to many. His kindness touched the lives of countless people and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service and interment will be held at Christ Church, Church Lane, Linthwaite, HD7 5TE on Friday May 31st at 1.30p.m. Will family and friends please meet at church.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Graham to RAFA (Huddersfield) Branch/59 (Huddersfield) sqn. RAF Air Cadets. Collection boxes will be available at the service.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY

Telephone: (01484) 656156.

Elaine Maryann Romain

On 21st April 2024 aged 89 years. Passed away peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice surrounded by her loving family. The dear wife of the late Harold, a devoted mother, grandma and great-gran. Elaine will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

Funeral service on Friday 14th June at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, New North Road at 12 noon followed by interment at Rosehill Burial Ground, Birkby.

All enquiries to
The Gables Funeral Service Marsh.
Tel 01484 424235.

John Kilner Morton

Formerly of Almondbury

Peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on 29th March, aged 90 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret and treasured partner of Carole. He will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 16th May at 11.15am.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for Parkinson's UK.

A box will be available as you exit the chapel.

All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service 01484 428243.

Margaret Kirkham

On 7th May 2024, peacefully, Margaret aged 92 years of Golcar. The dearly loved wife of David, much loved mum of Michelle and the late Sharon, loving step mum of Jeanette and Angela, very dear mother in law of Nigel, Adrian and John, a proud and loving grandma and a dear sister.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 24th May at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Kirkwood Hospice 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.

Dennis Hepplestone

On 3rd May 2024 peacefully at his home in Fenay Bridge. Dennis Hepplestone aged 82 years, the dearly loved husband of Sandra, the much loved dad of Ian, Dawn, Richard, Darren and Mark, father in law of Richard, Pauline and Annemarie, a dear grandad of Matthew, Philip, Jacob, Alfie, Joe, Jordon, Louis, Lois, Finley, Fraser, Alexandra and Rowan and brother of Roy.

Will friends please meet for service at Grenoside Crematorium South Chapel at 11.30am on Thursday 16th May.

Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for Holme Valley Mountain Rescue for which a donation plate will be provided at the service.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe.
Tel: 01484 862095.

Marjorie Hayton Goring

On 5th May, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 90 years.

Much loved wife of the late Dennis, a loving mum to Steven and Christine, a dear mother-in-law to Donna and Simon, a proud nana to Matthew and Alexandra and a good friend to many.

A celebration of Marjorie's life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 31st May at 1.15pm. Would friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, but donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Society. A plate will be provided after the service. Dress code optional.

Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel 01484 428243.

Kathryn Mabel Driver (née Groom)

(née Groom) 17.4.1947 - 1.5.2024

Passed away peacefully at home, Kathy the dearly loved wife of Stan. Much loved mum of Amy and Joel. Adored nan of Rowan. Loving sister of Sheelagh and caring Aunt.

Family and friends are invited to a service to celebrate her life at Christ Church New Mill on Wednesday 22nd May, at 11.45am.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu would be appreciated to be divided between Cats Protection and the R.N.L.I for which there will be boxes at the service.

Kathy adored the different shades of green and the flowers in her garden, please wear something to represent this, rather than the more traditional, sombre funeral colours.

All enquiries T.W. Birks and Son, Woodhead Rd, Holmfirth HD9 2PR Tel: 01484 683322.

Paul Anthony Dixon

On 6th May 2024 aged 65 years. Passed away peacefully at Tameside General Glossop following a short illness. Brother of David and the late Philip and Judith. Uncle. A dear friend to Rachael, Stuart and Butch and all who knew him in the UK and Spain.

Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 30th May at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only, but donations in lieu to Stroke Association.


All enquiries to
The Gables Funeral Service Marsh.
Tel 01484 424235.

Colin Armitage

On 23rd April 2024 unexpectedly whilst at work, Colin aged 72 years of Dalton. Much loved Husband of Isabel, dear Step-dad of Ian, Yvonne and the late Rosemary also a sadly missed Grandad, Brother, Brother-In-Law and good friend to all who knew him.

Funeral service will be held at New North Road Baptist Church, Huddersfield on Wednesday 22nd May at 1.30pm followed by burial in Hey Lane Cemetery.

Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to Christian Aid 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 church.