Funeral Announcements
Here you will find a list of all the upcoming funerals taking place in the coming months
On 12th February 2025, peacefully at Elderthorpe Residential Home, Kathleen aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Christopher and Howard, loving mother-in-law of Sharon and Sandra, devoted gran, great gran and great great gran. The funeral service will take place at St James’ Church, Crossroads on Thursday 6th March at 12 noon followed by a cremation at Oakworth Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in Kathleen’s memory would be appreciated to the Alzheimer’s society. Collection plates will be provided at the service for this purpose. All enquiries to Gallagher Family Funeral Directors, Airedale House, Skipton Road, Keighley. Tel. 01535 690979
On 13th February, Ady passed away suddenly with his family and friends by his side at Lancaster Royal Infirmary, aged 43 years. Dearly beloved son of Denis and Maureen, much loved brother of Carmen, Damian and Julian, devoted dad of Theo and a wonderful uncle and nephew. Ady will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. A celebration of Ady’s life will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Thursday 27th February at 11:30am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Ady will go towards Theo’s trust fund. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online (Website to follow).
On 8th February 2025, peacefully at home, Carol aged 76 years.Beloved wife of John, loving mum of Nick and Sam, dear mother in law of Lucy and Tim, devoted grandma of Luke, Jack, Sion, Emma and Phobe, very dear sister, sister in law , auntie and great auntie.The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Wednesday 26th February at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Carol would be appreciated to Marie Curie or Sue Ryder - Manorlands Hospice. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.
Passed away peacefully at Airedale General Hospital on 9th February 2025 aged 87 years. A wonderfully loyal wife of Bob, devoted mum of Christopher, Joanne and Tim, adored grandma of Thomas, Joseph, Emily, Alfie, Oliver, Sam and Jack and great grandma of Aurelia. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Wednesday 26th February at 11.30 am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Rita would be appreciated to Crohn's & Colitis UK. A collection box will be available for this purpose or donations may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.
On 8th February 2025, peacefully at Airedale General Hospital, Brian aged 86 years,of Riddlesden. Beloved husband of Val, devoted father, stepfather, father in law, and brother, much loved grandad and great grandad. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Friday 7th March at 1.45pm. Will family and friends please assemble at the crematorium chapel. No flowers by request, but donations in memory of Brian would be appreciated to MND Association. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen, who passed away peacefully at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice on 4th February 2025, aged 74 years.
Dearly loved wife of Ian, loving mum of Neil, devoted gran of Jessica and Alanah, treasured sister, mother-in-law, auntie, sister-in-law and step mum.Requiem Mass will take place at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Keighley, on Tuesday 25th February at 11.30am followed by cremation at Oakworth Crematorium.
Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Kathleen would be appreciated to HODU at Airedale General Hospital and SVP Society. A collection box will be provided at church for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page. May she rest in peace.
On 30th January 2025, peacefully at Threshfield Court Care Home (formerly of Bingley), with family by her side, Brenda, aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Ken, mum of Steph and Lauraine, granny of Millie, Josh and Lewis and mother-in-law of Martin and the late Paul. A much loved sister of the late Arnold, Joan, Donald and Gerald; auntie and friend to many.
No funeral service at Brenda's request. A Celebration of Brenda's Life and interment of her ashes will be followed at a later date. Donations in memory of Brenda would be appreciated to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and Guide Dogs, and may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.
On 1st February 2025, at home with family by his side, Walter aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Marion, much loved dad of Jackie, John and Anne, loved father in law of Tom, Tina and Andrew, and a treasured grandad and great grandad. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Thursday 20th February at 10.45 am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Walter would be appreciated to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. A collection box will be provided for this purpose or donations may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.
On 24th January 2025, Margaret sadly passed away peacefully at Manorlands surrounded by her family, aged 75 years. Dearly beloved wife of Roger, adored mother, grandma, sister, auntie and good friend to many. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Wednesday 19th February at 1pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Margaret would be appreciated to Manorlands Hospice, Oxenhope. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page. Finally, If possible could you please wear something bright to celebrate the life of Margaret.