Les Cross did 'exemplary and tireless' work for Otley
Tributes to a man who did “exemplary and tireless” work for Otley for many years have been flooding in.
View ArticleDr John Neasham
Family members have paid tribute to a “totally dedicated” former Ilkley GP and Rotarian, who died last week.
View ArticleEddie Gardner
A former teacher who worked in schools across West Yorkshire for almost 40 years has died aged 61.
View ArticleMegan Dawson
Megan Dawson (who has recently died of cancer in Stamford, Lincolnshire) was well-known in Ilkley and its surrounding area during the time she and her family lived in the town between 1970 and 1993....
View ArticleEileen Mogridge
Born in London and an Ilkley resident since 1941, Eileen Mogridge who has died aged 96 became a well known figure in the town through her long association with Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society.
View ArticleStanley Evans
An “unsung hero” of agricultural technology and respected Ilkley musician and conductor recently died at the age of 84.
View ArticleMary Eames was a polished performer at cricket
Family members have paid tribute to a late Ilkley resident who gained herself a place in local history.
View ArticleJohn Gundry
The community of Burley-in-Wharfedale has lost a long-serving champion of local causes with the death of community councillor founding member, John Gundry.
View ArticleAir Commodore Peter Cribb
A Wharfedale-born pilot famed for making an unauthorised bombing raid on Hitler’s Bavarian hideout has died aged 92.
View ArticleMajor John Rae
Major John Rae, soldier, businessman, patron of the arts and resident of Ilkley since 1958, died after a long illness on November 28, aged 83. His son, Professor Charles Bodman Rae, elder professor of...
View ArticleDuncan Roberts
Mary Pratt of Teignmouth sent this tribute and photographs in memory of her brother, Duncan Roberts.
View ArticleObituary: Peter Riley
A gardener who helped tend land across Ilkley for more than 20 years has died at the age of 42.
View ArticleObituary: Charles Francis Oates
A former Bradford Grammar School and Scout master has died at the age of 94.
View ArticleObituary: Marjorie Hawkesworth
A lifelong Conservative who taught generations of Ilkley children has died at the age of 97.
View ArticleObituary: Michael Potts
A widely known local sporting personality and father-of-four has died at the age of 46.
View ArticleObituary: Margaret Warwick
An eminent local historian and well known member of the Wharfedale community has died following a six-month battle with illness.
View ArticleOituary: Michael Blyszko
An Ilkley man who became a successful athlete after a heart transplant has died, aged 54.
View ArticleGuides' dedicated district commissioner
Members of the local Guiding movement have paid tribute to a dedicated district commissioner who died recently.
View ArticleTributes to Aireborough Rotary stalwart
On July 6, Roy Barker took on the office of President of the Rotary Club of Aireborough for 2010/11 with the same modesty, pride and courage he had consistently displayed since he became a club member...
View ArticleObituary: Arthur Deakin
A funeral service for a well-known retired policeman will take place at Otley All Saints’ Parish Church tomorrow.
View ArticleRAF's oldest former officer dies at 105
The RAF’s oldest former officer has died at the age of 105.
View ArticleFormer teacher dies aged 90
A FORMER teacher and Ilkley mother-of-five has died at the age of 90.
View ArticleTributes as legendary cricket stalwart dies
THE death of local cricket legend Peter “PC” Graham at the age of 60, following a courageous battle against ill health, has saddened his wide circle of friends and cricketing colleagues.
View Article'I've popped my clogs' - Much-loved Ferryhill woman pens own death notice
FAMILY and friends have paid their last respects to a much-loved woman who penned her own obit to inform loved ones she had "popped her clogs".
View ArticleTributes to loving Tanfield Lea man who died days before 65th wedding...
A WIDOW has paid tribute to her “kind and loving” loving husband who died just days short of their 65th wedding anniversary.
View ArticleIlkley’s Big Issue seller passes away peacefully in hospital
ILKLEY has lost one of its lovable characters.
View ArticleFuneral of Joan Newman, 91, has taken place
THE funeral took place on Wednesday, June 2, of Joan Newman, aged 91.
View ArticleTribute paid to Horsforth man Reg Allwood who was well known on the football...
THE local and wider football community has been saddened to hear of the death in hospital today, Monday, of Reg Allwood at the age of 83.
View ArticleThe death has been announced of Brian Verity of Skipton Properties
THE founder and chairman of family owned building firm Skipton Properties, Brian Verity, has died at the age of 72.
View ArticleBoys raise money for Alzheimer's in memory of great-grandfather
RAWDON brothers Max and Luka Denison joined their parents and granddad on a 17 km walk along the Leeds Liverpool canal from Bingley to Rodley to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.
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