Funeral Announcements

Here you will find a list of all the upcoming funerals taking place in the coming months

BALDERSON
Rita
20250226

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.

WILSON
Brian
20250307

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.

KENNEDY
Nee Mullen
Kathleen
20250225

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.

WILSON
Nee Priestley
Brenda

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.

NIXON
Walter
20250220

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.

HOLDEN
David Walton
20250217

On 1st February 2025, peacefully at Airedale General Hospital, David aged 76 years, late of Crossflatts. Dearly loved husband of Janet, loving dad of Debra and Michael, devoted grandad, a loved brother, brother in law and uncle.The funeral service and cremation will take place at Shay Grange Crematorium on Monday 17th February  at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of David  would be appreciated to the British Heart Foundation. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.

INMAN
Nee McGowan
Margaret
20250219

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.

AIREY
Nee Gallagher
Katherine "Kath"
20250218

On 26th January 2025, Kath sadly passed away peacefully at Airedale Hospital, aged 77 years. Devoted mum of Justin and Terasa, much loved mother-in-law of Lee, proud nana of Liam and Jade, special great nana of Everley and dearly loved sister of Joan. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Tuesday 18th February at 1pm. Donations in memory of Kath would be appreciated to H.O.D.U. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.

MULLEN
Beryl
20250217

On 14th January 2025, peacefully at Airedale General Hospital, Beryl aged 85 years. Loving wife of Michael, mother of Diane, grandmother of Samantha and Jodie and sister of Roger. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Monday 17th February at 11.30 am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Beryl would be appreciated to Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity. A collection box will be available for this purpose or donations my be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.