DonaldYATESDonald Jackson Yates, aged 91, passed away peacefully at Calderdale Hospital on 22nd September 2025. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, brother of the late Norman, a devoted uncle to David, Nigel and Daryl, a much loved "Uncle Donald" to all their families, and a much-respected teacher and friend to many.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Yorkshire Cancer Research and St John's Church, Upperthong.
A funeral service will take place on Monday 13th October at 1:30pm at St John's Church, Upperthong, followed by a committal at Huddersfield Crematorium. Afterwards, friends and family are warmly invited to join at The Pickled Pheasant for light refreshments. All who knew Donald are most welcome to attend.
All enquiries to: T.W. Birks & Son Funeral Directors Holme Valley Funeral Home, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2PR Tel: 01484 683322
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