David Hartley Family Funeral Service

21/04/2026

Colin Bailey aged 68 years from Earby passed away suddenly in Airedale General Hospital on Friday 10th of April 2026 following an accident at his home earlier in the week.

A funeral service to celebrate Colin's life will take place on Friday 1st May 2026 at 1pm at All Saints Church Earby prior to a cremation at Skipton Crematorium at 2 pm.

Following the service at Skipton Colin's family invite you back to the Earby Conservative Club to continue to celebrate his life and raise a glass in his honour.

Colin was the treasured husband of the late Susan Bailey and a devoted and loving Dad to Craig and Shane.

He was also a much loved brother, brother in law, step Dad, Grandad Great Grandad and friend to many.

Many people will have worked with Colin throughout the years or maybe played football alongside him at Earby Town Football club or been coached by him.

Colin was one of Earby's legends and will be sadly missed.

Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for Pendleside Hospice.

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David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

14/04/2026

13/04/2026

Jim Simpson aged 84 years from Barnoldswick passed away peacefully at Dove Court Nursing Home Burnley on Friday 3rd April 2026 with his wife Jennifer by his side.

Following Jim's wishes a private cremation will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Thursday 16th April 2026.

Jennifer and all Jim's family ask you to remember the good times and happy memories of Jim privately in your own way and raise a glass to his memory on Thursday.

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David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

16/03/2026

Betty Robinson aged 95 years from Earby passed away peacefully at Briercliffe Lodge Care Home Barnoldswick on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

A funeral service to celebrate Betty's long and amazing life will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for Briercliffe Lodge Care Home, as they looked after Betty with such care while she was in their care.

Betty was the devoted and loving widow of the late Alan Robinson and loving Mother to Trevor and Lynn, she was also a treasured Mother in Law, Grandma and Great Grandma and a friend to many.

Betty will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but she had such a long full life, and she will be taking her Pinny with her just in case.

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David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

11/03/2026

Christopher Ian Mitchell aged 52 years formerly from Earby passed away suddenly at his home in Worsthorne on Friday 27th February 2026

A funeral service to celebrate Christopher's life will take place at Worsthorne Parish Church on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 1pm.

After the service Christopher's family invite you back to Burnley Football club to continue to celebrate 'Mitch's' life.

Although we are not conducting Mitch's funeral.
We have been asked by Maurice, Mitch's Dad to share his sad and sudden passing and to share funeral details with all his friends in Earby.

Thank you
David Hartley Family Funeral Service

06/03/2026

On the 3rd March 2026, Kathleen Walsh of Earby sadly passed away at Pendleside Hospice after a short illness.

She leaves behind Michael ‘ wally ‘ Walsh, Joanne Potter, granddaughter Shona Walsh , grandsons Sean Walsh , Ashley Walsh, Jared England and other beloved family.

A private funeral will be held next week as per Kathleen’s wishes but anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory are welcome to do so to raise funds for Pendleside Hospice.

Kathleen’s family would like to give a special mention to the incredible staff at Pendleside Hospice for the level of care and compassion they gave to the whole family.

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David Hartley Independent Family Funeral Service
5 Water St
Earby
07341959777

25/02/2026

For anyone wishing to pay their last respects but can’t make it to Skipton crematorium, the funeral cortège for Alan Bibby will make its farewell journey around Barnoldswick town square at 12.30 on Thursday 26th February 2026.

23/02/2026

Alan John Bibby aged 85 years from Barnoldswick passed away peacefully at home on Monday 16th February 2026.

A funeral service to celebrate Alan's life will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 1 pm.

Alan was the loving husband of Judith and Dad to David and the late Rick Bibby, he was also a treasure Grandad, great Grandad and father in law.

Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for Pendleside Hospice, who cared for Alan at home during his final days.

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David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby.

0734 1959 777

02/02/2026

Well what can I say other than "Thank you" to everyone who have entrusted their loved ones into our care over the last 2 years.

I had to double check that this wasn't a practical joke sent by my beloved team.

But fortunately for us it is real. For the first time in a long while I am speechless.

Thank you everyone.

28/01/2026

Aran Brayshaw aged 31 years from Barnoldswick passed away suddenly on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at his family home in Barnoldswick.

Aran was the loving son of Nigel Brayshaw and Heidi Parkinson. He was also a much loved brother nephew and cousin and a friend to many.

A funeral service to celebrate Arans life will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Friday the 6th February 2026 at 3 pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for B.E. Bosom Friends who are helping families like Aran's in grief at their time of need.

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David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

23/01/2026

Gus Nixon, (Joseph Augustine Nixon) aged 97 years from Barnoldswick passed away peacefully at Craven side Home for the Elderly on Monday 19th January 2026.

A Requiem Mass and funeral service will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 11 am in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Barnoldswick prior to a burial at Ghyll Cemetery.

Gus was the loving husband to the late Jenny Nixon, treasured Dad to Michael (Nicky) and the late Janet Nixon. A beloved father in law to Judith, a devoted Granddad, Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad.

Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for Cravenside Home for the Elderly as they looked after Gus and his family with such care and compassion in Gus's final days.

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David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby.

0734 1959 777

09/01/2026

Mark Sharples aged 65 years from Earby passed away suddenly at his family home on New Year's Day, 1st January 2026.

A funeral service to celebrate Mark's life will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 11:00 am.

Mark is the much loved brother of Yvonne and the son of the late Donald and Joan Sharples.

He was also a treasure uncle, brother in law, cousin, friend and neighbour.

Following Mark's celebration of life, Yvonne and her family invite you back to the Beer Barn, Harden Road Kelbrook to continue to share memories of Mark and raise a glass of wine in Mark's honour.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers will be accepted in Mark's memory at Skipton Crematorium.

All enquiries to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777