Howarth Funeral Service

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Obituary Notices

PRICE
JUDITH ANN
Passed away peacefully at Carr Gate care home on 24 May 2021, aged 82 years. A dearly loved wife to Dudley, mother to Matthew and grandma. She will be sadly missed by all of us.
Funeral will take place on 7th June at Wakefield Crematorium. Due to current restrictions the funeral service will be invitation only. Family flowers only, donations will be kindly received for the Alzheimer's Society. For further details please contact Howarth Funeral Service 01924 376590

BACKHOUSE
JEFFREY
Passed away peacefully in Pinderfields Hospital on 10th May surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Margaret & brother-in-law of John(Australia). Much loved uncle of Martin, Nigel & families & all nieces & nephews in Australia &Canada . Funeral will take place at Wakefield Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd June. No flowers, but donations would be kindly received for Wakefield Hospice. For further information please contact Howarth Funeral Services on 01924 376590

CRABTREE
ANN
Passed away peacefully on 11th May at Pinderfields Hospital, much loved mum, nanna and great nanna.
Her funeral will be held at Wakefield Crematorium on May 25th at 11:45.

FAWCETT
MONICA
Passed away peacefully in Pinderfields Hospital on 12th May, in the presence of her loved ones aged 87 years. A dearly loved aunty to Philip and Joyce, Paul and Pauline, Melvyn, Graham, Anne and Julie. A loving grand aunty to Chelsea, Paul, Ben, Michael and Susan and a devoted Life partner to Linden. Funeral Friday 4th June at Wakefield Crematorium. Family flowers only and donation in lieu to R.S.P.C.A and WWF. For further details contact Howarth Funeral service 01924 376590

MERCER
TERENCE (TERRY)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on the 4th May, aged 82 years. A Dearly loved husband to Sandra. A much loved dad to Stephen and Colleen and a dearly loved grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all of us. Funeral will take place on Monday 17th May, service at Wakefield Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations will be kindly received for Cancer Research. For further details contact Howarth Funeral Service 01924 376590. 


BATTYETERRY
Passed away suddenly on 2nd May at his home aged 84 years.
Beloved husband of Diane and Dad of David and Michael and father in law of Julie and Jan. Much loved Grandad of John, Joe and Kylah. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Enquiries to Howarth Funeral Service 01924 376590.


MORGAN (nee RUSSETT)
JUNE EVELYN
Passed away peacefully in Dewsbury Hospital on 29th April aged 88 years, after a long brave struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. 
The beloved wife of Michael, much loved mum of Andrea, Linda, Julie and David. A dear mother in law of Jeff, Dave and Steve. Cherished grandma of Emma, Elizabeth, Louis, Harris, Jade and Sam and all eight of her great grandchildren. A special Auntie and sister in law.
Due to the current restrictions the funeral service will be invitation only. For further details contact Howarth Funeral Service 01924 376590.


KULLAS
AGNES
Passed away peacefully at home on 21st April, aged 95 years, formerly of Sandal. Re-united with her husband Henry. A loving Mum of Pauline and Linda, a mother-in-law to Keith and Cy. A devoted Nan to all her grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral will take place on Thursday 6th May at Barnsley Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations kindly received for the British Heart Foundation.

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Gray
Malcolm
Passed away in St James’ Hospital, Leeds on 18th April aged 90 years. A much loved dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 5th May, family flowers only, donations to Wakefield hospice and MIND. For further details contact Howarth Funeral Service 01924 376590
Malcolm was born in Birch Vale, Derbyshire in 1930. After graduating from Bristol University in 1951 he completed his National Service in the RAF. He then became a Geography teacher in Handsworth, Birmingham and then in Kirkby, Lancs, before joining the Education Service in Rotherham in 1960. He was later appointed Deputy Director of Education in Solihull. In 1968 he was appointed Director of Education in Wakefield and subsequently became Chief Education Officer in Bury. He retired in 1992 and went on to travel widely. In 2007 he moved back to Wakefield to live closer to his family. In his youth Malcolm was a keen cricket player. In later years he was often to be seen at both Old Trafford and Headingley as he was a member of both Lancashire and Yorkshire cricket clubs. He was a season ticket holder at Bury football club for many years and he also supported Wakefield Trinity. He was a Trustee Director of Bury Hospice and on returning to Wakefield has been a great supporter of Wakefield Hospice. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.  He was a cherished dad to three daughters and a son and was a much loved grandpa and great grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife Maureen in 1980 and his second wife Bertha in 2007. He died on 18th April 2021 and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.


WALKER (nee Crosby)
MARY ELIZABETH (Betty)
On April 4th in Barnsley Hospital and of Shelley aged 86 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ted, cousin of Anne and Chris. Godmother of Kate and auntie of Bailey and Mollie.


WARD
ROGER CLIVE
Aged 73 and of Durkar passed away peacefully at home on March 28th with family by his side. A dearly beloved husband of Judy and adored dad, grandad, father in law, son in law and friend. Family funeral to be held April 13th at Wakefield Crematorium. Any donations welcome for Prostate Cancer UK