On the 12th of January 2026, we sadly lost Joanne Louise Blackwell after a long battle with cancer.
Joanne was the daughter of the late Eric and Jean Blackwell, loving wife of Paul Laycock, sister to Susan, Karen & the late Ian, plus a cherished Auntie, Great Auntie, Sister-in-Law and of course, friend. She will be missed immensely by so many.
Joanne’s funeral will be held on Thursday 29th January 2026, 9:45am at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland. After the service, we will be celebrating her life at the Lane Head Hotel, Brighouse. Please wear something purple.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 29th January 2026, 9:45am
ADDRESS
Park Wood Crematorium, Park Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9HZ
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 29th January 2026, 9:45am
ADDRESS
Park Wood Crematorium, Park Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9HZ
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 29th January 2026, 10:30am
ADDRESS
Lane Head Hotel, 2 Brighouse Wood Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2AL
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