PeterANSLEYPeter Ansley, a beloved husband, dad, grandad, and friend, passed away at the age of 87 on Monday 12th May 2025.
Born on October 24th 1937, in Rotherham, Peter was one of six brothers and the much loved son of Jessie and William. Peter was the heart and soul of our family - a truly remarkable gentleman whose kindness, warmth, and quiet strength touched every life he encountered.
Peter was the adoring husband of Mary, his wife of 63 wonderful years. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering support. Peter was a devoted father to Julie and Nicholas, and the most incredible grandad to Abigail, Oliver, Chloe, Kimberly, and Bailey. He didn't just love his family - he lived for them. His face lit up in their presence, and his love was felt in every word, every gesture, every quiet moment shared.
Peter had a rare and beautiful way of making the ordinary feel extraordinary. He cherished the simple pleasures: a newspaper with his morning cup of tea, egg and chips for tea, and his favourite evening tipple - a whisky with dry ginger. He found peace in his garden and could almost always be found pottering in his greenhouse. He loved music, crosswords, and the gentle stillness of a quiet day spent fishing. In these small, steady joys, Peter showed us what it meant to live a full and meaningful life.
He was a man of deep integrity and boundless generosity. To know him was to love him. He made you feel safe, seen, and valued - just by being who he was. Peter also had a brilliant sense of humour - quick-witted, dry, and full of charm. He could always make people laugh, often when they needed it the most, and kept that spark of mischief and wit right until the very end.
Losing Peter leaves a space that can never truly be filled. The depth of our love for him is matched only by the depth of our grief. Life will never be the same.
He was, quite simply, one of a kind. A truly amazing man who gave so much and asked for so little. Until we meet again.
Peter's funeral will take place on Wednesday, 28th May 2025 at 10:30 AM. at Huddersfield Crematorium. All who knew and loved him are warmly invited to join us in remembering and celebrating his remarkable life.
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