A husband and wife who died within weeks of each other are among those to have appeared in the Huddersfield Examiner's funeral announcements this week.
Geoffrey and Doreen Brooksbank sadly died just days apart at Oakes Care Home. Geoffrey, 95, passed away on February 19, while Doreen, 93, died on March 8.
Making announcements of a loved one's death has always been a time-honoured tradition as life must be celebrated and not forgotten.
Deaths have been announced in various ways throughout the years but regional papers have been the main choice for a long time.
We regularly compile a list of notices which have appeared in the Huddersfield Examiner's death and funeral announcement pages throughout the week.
Below are all the announcements that have appeared in the Examiner since Monday, March 14.
Mary Elizabeth Wideman
Passed away, very suddenly and unexpectedly, at home on February 28, aged 74. Beloved wife of Roy, dearly loved mum of Karl and Wayne and mother-in-law of Karen and Emily. Dearly loved sister of Margaret, Lorraine and Janice, and a treasured grandmother to Oliver and Harry.
The funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium on Wednesday, March 23 at 3.45pm Family flowers only please. Donations in Mary's memory will be gratefully received to support the work of The British Heart Foundation. A box will be available at the end of the service. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral service Tel: 01484 428243.
Lanford Allison
Passed away peacefully on March 9, aged 83, at his home in Bradley, Lanford. A much-loved dad, proud grandad, uncle and a good friend to many. A celebration of Lanford's life will be held at St John's Church, Birkby at 12:30pm on Friday April 8, followed by interment at the Hey Lane Cemetery, Castle Hill. All floral tributes to D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home, Fartown before 11am on the funeral day please. Sleep on my love.
Passed away peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, and of Quarmby, on March 12, aged 89. Les, the beloved husband of Lorna, a much loved dad of Norma, Val, Stewart and Sharon, also a proud grandad, great-grandad, loving twin brother of Olive and a good friend to many.
A celebration of Les' life will be held at the Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday, March 23 at 10am. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu would be gratefully received, if so desired, to the RAF Benevolent Fund for which a donation box will be available at the Crematorium. Any enquiries to D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home Fartown. Tel: 01484 452220.
On March 8, aged 85. Suddenly at home, wife of the late Barry, mum of Sharon, Jennie, Mandy and Carl, mother-in-law of Kevin, grandma of Alexis, Sophie, Josh, Alex and Emily. Great-grandma to Alfie, Annabelle, Archie and Saylor. Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday, April 6 at 10am. All enquiries to The Gables Funeral Service Marsh. Tel: 01484 424235.
Keith Armitage
On March 12, peacefully at Pinderfields Hospital, aged 83, of Brockholes. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, much-loved and devoted dad of Tracy and Maria, father-in-law of Rick, proud and loving grandad and great grandad of Lucy, Sam, Lee, James, Freya and Theo.
Funeral service at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel on Wednesday, April 6 at 2.30pm. Donations if wished may be given for the British Heart Foundation 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.
Jacqueline Barker (nee Moore)
On March 8, peacefully in the care of Meadow Court, aged 81. Dearly loved mum of Martin, Richard, Alan and Susie. Much-loved grandma of Amy, Bethany, George, Alex, Bo and Erin and a loving sister of Jean, Sylvia and Blanche. Service and Committal at Park Wood Crematorium on Thursday, April 21 at 1.30 pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Forget-Me-Not-Children's Hospice and Meadow Court Residents Fund for which a plate will be provided at the Service. The Taylor Funeral Service The Mount 2 Cowlersley Lane Huddersfield HD4 5TY. Tel: (01484) 656156.
Geoffrey & Doreen Brooksbank
Peacefully, at Oakes Care Home. Geoffrey Hellawell on February 19, aged 95, and Doreen on March 8, aged 93. The much-loved parents of Pam and son-in-law Neil, devoted grandparents of Charlotte and Alex and proud great-grandparents of Arthur, Jonas, Celeste, Samuel and Esme.
Family and friends are invited to their funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday April 7 at 10:45am. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Research UK c/o TW Birks and Son, Holme Valley Funeral Home, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR.
George Furness
On February 28, at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 97, of Kirkburton, Huddersfield and formerly of Rastrick. Much-loved brother of Dorothy and the late Albert, uncle to Christopher, Jane, John, Michael, Stuart and the late Robert.
A service will be held at United Reformed Church, Moldgreen, Huddersfield on Monday, April 11 at 10.30am, followed by committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Would friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church.
Family flowers only please, but donations may be given if desired to United Reformed Church, Moldgreen. A donation box will be available at the church and crematorium. Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.
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Paul Hinchliffe
On March 2, peacefully at home with his family by his side, aged 67. The much-loved husband of Christine, loving dad of Ruth and Adam, grandad of Emily, Chloe, David, Lucy and Michael, brother of Allan, father-in-law of Kevin, a dear uncle, cousin and a good friend to many who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, on Friday, April 8 at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, but donations would be greatly appreciated to support his wife Christine and his son Adam at Paul's request for which a plate will be available at the service or alternatively by using the go fund me link here: gofund.me/ab0e3b97.
Will friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries to Springhead Funeral Service. Tel: 01422 327382.
Keith Midwood
On March 14, peacefully, aged 70. Dearly loved dad of Craig and Carl, grandad to Jacob and loving brother of Dennis, Elaine and Nigel. The funeral service and committal will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Thursday, April 14, at 12.45pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu are for the benefit of Parkinson's UK. Any enquiries to T.W Birks & Son, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR Tel: 01484 683322.
Linda Senior
On February 1, aged 69. Founder of the Forget Me Not Trust. The much-loved mum of Paul, Russell and Tom. Beloved sister of Pat, Nancy, Elaine and Dawn. Dear grandma of Joseph and Elliott and also a good friend to many. The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday, March 31 at 12.15pm.
Would friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only please. However, if desired, donations in lieu would be appreciated for the Forget Me Not Trust for which a collection box will be available following the service.
Any enquiries to David Butterfield Funeral Directors, Cleckheaton. Tel: 01274 852885.
On February 12, at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 77. The beloved wife of Alan. Much-loved mum of Gary and Tracy, dear sister of Margaret and the late Jean, John and David. Funeral service at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel, on Wednesday, April 6 at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK for which a box will be available at the service. All enquiries to T W Birks & Son, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR. Tel: 01484 683322.
George Edmund Shaw
On March 14, peacefully at his home in Meltham with his loving family around him, aged 86. The dearly loved husband of Brenda, much-loved dad of Karen, Jackie and Tracey, very dear father-in-law of Malcolm and Carl, a proud and loving grandad of Matthew, Laura and Joseph and 'great-grandad to be'.
Funeral service at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Tuesday, April 5 at 9.45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Yorkshire Cancer Research 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.
Douglas Barrowclough
On March 10, suddenly but peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 88, of Honley and formerly of Meltham and Holmfirth. The dearly loved husband of Peggy, much-loved dad of Nicola and Russell, a proud grandad of Hollie, Ben, James and Paige and great-grandad to Oscar.
Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Holmfirth, on Thursday, April 7 at 2pm followed by cremation at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel at 3.30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if wished may be given for Alzheimer's Research 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.
Gerry Bartholomew
Peacefully on March 11, aged 79. Beloved father of Kenlyn, Sheila, David and John and loving brother to family in both the UK and St Vincent, Carriacou. A funeral service will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday, April 20 at 11.30am. Will friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium.
Donations would be greatly appreciated for Dementia UK for which a plate will be available after the service. All enquiries to Springhead Funeral Service Waterloo. Tel: 01484 534488.
Pat Flaherty
On March 10, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 86. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much-loved dad to Mary and Sarah, a loving and proud grandad to Patsy, William and Hannah, a dear father-in-law to Eoinin, a cherished brother, uncle and friend.
Pat will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday, March 30 at 11am, followed by interment at Lockwood Cemetery at 12:30pm.
Will friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson's UK. A plate will be provided after the service. Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243. Requiescat In Pace
Rev Brian Peace
Dearly loved husband of Marie, father of Andrew and Rachel, loving grandad of Joseph, Harry and Matthew. The funeral will take place at St. Luke's Church, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4EB at 11am on Monday, March 28.
John Leslie Roebuck
Reluctantly, and despite his best efforts, John Roebuck, aged 62 of Holmfirth, sadly passed away at Leeds General Infirmary on March 7. The dearly loved husband and lifelong friend of Kathryn. Proud and loving dad of Matthew. Devoted brother of Susan and the late Ian. Brother-in-law of Pat, Sandra and Christopher. A very special uncle and great-uncle. Respected friend and colleague.
All are welcome to celebrate John's life on Tuesday, April 5. His funeral cortège will leave Holmfirth Fire Station at 12 noon onto the service in the North Chapel at Grenoside Crematorium at 1pm and afterwards to TenFourteen Bar, Dunford Road to raise a glass in his memory from 4pm onwards.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired would be welcome for The Fire Fighters Charity for which a box will be available on the day or at www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/07-03-2022-john-leslie-roebuck/ All enquiries to TW Birks and Son, Holme Valley Funeral Home, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR. Smart casual dress.
Rosalind Shepherd
On March 11, peacefully at Scissett Mount Care Home, aged 81, of Honley. The dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, much-loved mum of Andrew and Mark, a dear mother-in-law of Sheila and a proud and devoted grandma and great grandma.
Funeral Service at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, April 8 at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished are to be shared between The Stroke Association and Parkinson's UK 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.
Jacky Welsh (nee Pearson)
On March 15, peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice, aged 64, of Linthwaite. Beloved wife of Stephen, much-loved mum of Nathalie and stepmum of Oz, devoted grandma of Toby, Millie, Maisie, Laurie, Eric, Neve and Huey and loving sister of the late Rodney. Service and Committal at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Thursday April, 7 at 1.30 pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Kirkwood for which a plate will be provided at the service. All family and friends are welcome afterwards at Broad Oak Bowling Club, Linthwaite, HD7 5TG. Smart casual wear would be appreciated. Taylor Funeral Service Taylor Funeral Service The Mount 2 Cowlersley Lane Huddersfield HD4 5TY. Telephone: (01484) 656156.
George Wilkins
Passed away at his home in Fartown, after a long illness on February 20, aged 91. George, the beloved husband of Enid, a much-loved dad of Adrian, Andrea and the late Alan (Charlie) also a loving popsie, also a great-grandad and a respected father-in-law. A celebration of George's life will be held at the Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday, March 21 at 10:00am.
Family flowers only please but donations in lieu would be gratefully received if so desired to Diabetes UK for which a donation box will be available at the Crematorium. Any enquiries to the D.J. Screen & Sons Funeral Home, Fartown. Tel: 01484 452220.
Audrey Adair
On February 25, aged 92, of Shelley. The dearly loved wife of the late William, the much-loved mum of John and Tim, mother-in-law of Lisa and Jeanette, a dear and devoted nana to Lisa, Jason, Sarah and Jodie and a loving great nana of Sophie, Brandon, Kerry-Lee, Dylan, Lucas, Chloe and Matthew.
Will friends please meet for service at Wakefield Crematorium at 12.45pm on Friday, March 25. All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe. Tel: 01484 862095.
Alexander Miller Brown Duncan (Alec)
On March 8, peacefully at Barnsley Hospital and of Scissett, aged 91. The dearly loved husband of Helen, the much-loved dad of Sandy and Helena, father-in-law of Anne and Richard, a dear and devoted grandad of Emma and Chris, great grandad of Molly and Freya and friend to many.
Will friends please meet for service at Wakefield Crematorium at 2.15pm on Tuesday, March 22. Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for The British Heart Foundation for which a donation plate will be provided at the service. All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe. Tel: 01484 862095.
Joseph (Mussiman) Caton
On February 28, peacefully at Pinderfields Hospital, aged 89. The beloved husband of Theresa, a much-loved dad, stepdad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle, a good friend to many who will be sadly missed by all.
The funeral service will take place at St. Thomas Church, Manchester Road on Thursday, March 31 at 11.00am prior to burial at Hey Lane Cemetery. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the church. Any enquiries should be made to Springhead Funeral Service. Tel: 01422 327382.
Patricia Milner
On February 23, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 65. Much-loved wife to Garry, loving mother to Sophie and Sarah, loved nana to Kyrone, Ceirra, Luke and Leo and close friend to many. She will be sadly missed. The service to take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday, March 24 at 10.00am.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK would be appreciated for which a plate will be available after the service. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and thoughts. All enquiries to Springhead Funeral Service, Waterloo. Tel: 01484 534488.
Peter Reginald Muff
On March 2, peacefully at Valley View Care Home, of Almondbury, aged 92. Former Examiner Chief Sports Writer. Cherished son of the late Victor and Polly, much-loved and loving husband of the late Judith, also a respected colleague and good friend to many.
The funeral service will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, March 25 at 9.15am. Donations if so desired may be given for the benefit of the Injured Jockeys Fund or RNLI. All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.
Madge Parker
On February 20, suddenly at home after a short illness, aged 83. Much-loved wife to Brian, a loving mum, mother-in-law and nana. The funeral service will take place at Parkwood Crematorium, Elland on Friday, March 25, at 10.30am. Family flowers only, any donations for West Yorkshire Air Ambulance would be gratefully received. All enquiries to Emotions Funeral Service. Tel: 01422 345472.
Joyce Elaine Spencer
On February 27, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93, of Newsome. Beloved wife of the late Gerald, mum of 11, grandma, great-grandma and mother-in-law. Funeral service will be held at All Hallows Church, Almondbury on Monday, April 4 at 12.15pm, followed by interment in Hey Lane Cemetery.
Family flowers only please by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired for the SCS Carers for which a plate will be available. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255. Will friends please meet at the church.
Maureen Valentine (Marmalade Lady)
On March 9, peacefully at home, aged 81, of Dalton. Beloved wife of the late Barry, devoted mum of Andrew and the late Garry, dear mother-in-law of Karen also a cherished grandma of Adam, Kai, Alicia, great-grandma of Eloise and a good friend to all who know her.
Funeral service and committal will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday, March 21 at 9.15am. Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to Pulmonary Fibrosis for which a plate will be available after the service.
Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255. Can all friends please meet at the crematorium.
Catherine Vincent
On March 9, peacefully in the care of Cleveland House, aged 95, of Oakes. Dearly loved mother of Michael and Charles, loving mother-in-law of Eileen and Lynda, much-loved grandma and great-grandma and a very special companion of Janet.
Service and committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday, April 4 at 10.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired to Forget-Me-Not Children's Hospice for which a plate will be provided at the service. The Mount 2 Cowlersley Lane Huddersfield HD4 5TY. Tel: 01484 656156.
