Please join us as family, friend or colleague to celebrate the long life of Jim, who has died peacefully at the age of 86. He was a kind, gentle man, who enriched so many lives and will be sorely missed.
Jim was an enthusiast for all sport, particularly the game with the oval ball. He contributed to Rugby Union all his life, initially as a player and then as a referee. He was a longstanding respected member of the Yorkshire Referees Society, allocating ‘refs’ to fixtures over many years.
Jim also enjoyed & contributed to the Bradford St Andrew’s Society, which gave him links to his Scottish roots. He had a tenure as President and until recently was the Treasurer.
There will be short service at Oakworth Crematorium on Tuesday 15th July at 11.30am.
This will be followed by a light lunch at the Wheatley Arms, Ilkley for an opportunity to share many happy memories. We do hope you can join us. It would be really helpful, if you are able to make it for lunch, if you could let us know so that we can ensure there will be sufficient sausage rolls!
sue@mattpriestley.co.uk
Dress code – Smart colour
Service
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 15th July 2025, 11:30am
ADDRESS
Oakworth Crematorium, Wide Lane, Wide Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0RJ
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 15th July 2025, 1:00pm
ADDRESS
Wheatley Arms, Wheatley Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8PP
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