Denis Hartley and Son Funeral Service

10/06/2026

The family of John Reynolds have asked that we share his passing with you.

John passed away suddenly at his home in Colne on Monday 1st June 2026, aged 68 years.

The much loved son of John and the late Rita, a dear brother of Peter and brother in law of Pauline, Uncle to Scott, Mickey, Zoe and Dion and great uncle to Keegan, Amber, Caleb, Leo and Louie.

John was also a great friend to many and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday 10th July 2026 at 11.00am at Skipton Crematorium. The family invite you to wear casual attire to the service.

After the service John’s family invite all who knew him back to Colne Golf Club for refreshments and to share further memories together.

Family flowers by request please however donations to Pendleside Hospice are being gratefully received c/o Denis Hartley & Son Funeral Service, Crown Funeral Home, 35 Back Brown St, Colne, BB8 9NE Tel:01282 870800
Email: [email protected]

01/05/2026

Sheila Kelly

The family of Sheila have asked that we share her sad passing with you.

Sheila passed away peacefully at her home in Colne, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 16th April 2026 aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Susan, mother in law of Joe, dear grandma of Susanna, Andrew, Sheila and Giuseppe and loving great grandma of Helena, Connie, Isabella, Jamie, Kian and Luca.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday 15th May 2026 at 10.00am at Sacred Heart R.C Church in Colne followed by interment in Colne Cemetery. Following the service the family warmly invite you to ‘The Lesser Muni’ for refreshments and to share further memories of Sheila.

Family flowers by request please however donations to Lupus UK are being gratefully received c/o Denis Hartley & Son Funeral Service, Crown Funeral Home, 35 Back Brown St, Colne, BB8 9NE Tel:01282 870800
Email: [email protected]

28/04/2026

Graham Paul Johnson

The family of Graham have asked that we share his passing with you.

Graham passed away suddenly at his home in Laneshawbridge on Wednesday 15th April 2026 aged 73 years.

Much loved husband of Christine and loving husband of the late Wendy, treasured dad of Tim, Mandy, Lisa and David, step-dad of Gemma, grandad of Jennifer, Rob, Caitlin, Chloe, Matthew, Kieran and Oliver, a dear great grandad, son-in- law of Maureen and brother of the late Russell.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate Graham’s life will be held on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 10.00am at Skipton Crematorium. Following the service the family warmly invite you to Colne Legion Club for refreshments and to share further memories of Graham.

Family flowers by request please however donations to Pendleside Hospice are being gratefully received c/o Denis Hartley & Son Funeral Service, Crown Funeral Home, 35 Back Brown St, Colne, BB8 9NE Tel:01282 870800
Email: [email protected]

08/04/2026

01/04/2026

James 'Jim' Summerscales

The family of Jim Summerscales have asked that we share these words of acknowledgement with you.

Elaine & family wish to thank all friends and relatives for the kind expressions of sympathy, prayers, cards, flowers and donations to Cancer Research UK received on the sad loss of Jim.

Thank you to all who attended the lovely service for Jim at Trawden, to Revd. Andy Froud and Revd. James Booth for their kind and comforting ministrations and also to Denis Hartley & Son for their professional service.

26/03/2026

Lesley Turner

The family of Lesley have asked that we share her passing with you.

Lesley passed away peacefully in Royal Blackburn Hospital on Thursday 19th March 2026, aged 64 years.

Adored wife of Andrew, much loved mum of Kathy and Christopher, mother in law of Grant and Stevie Jayne, loving grandma of Oscar, Freya, Annie and Theodore and a dear sister of Janice and the late Pauline and the late Carole.

She will be sadly missed by all her family, Friends and colleagues.

A funeral service to celebrate Lesley’s life will be held on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 11.00am at Skipton Crematorium. Following the service the family warmly invite you to Colne Golf Club for refreshments and to share further memories of Lesley.

We respectfully request that traditional funeral attire be worn please.

Family flowers by request please however donations to Pendleside Hospice are being gratefully received c/o Denis Hartley & Son Funeral Service, Crown Funeral Home, 35 Back Brown St, Colne, BB8 9NE Tel:01282 870800
Email: [email protected]

17/03/2026

Some recent testimonials from our lovely families.

13/03/2026

We’re proud to display the Golden Charter seal as it stands for quality and trust in our profession.

It shows families that we’re independently owned but recognised nationally - committed to providing the same level of care, respect, and professionalism every time.

We’re proud to stand behind this mark of excellence.

12/03/2026

PHILIP HALL

The family of Philip Hall have asked that we share his passing with you.

Philip passed away peacefully in Airedale General Hospital on Thursday 26th February 2026, aged 71 years.

A funeral service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held on Friday 27th March 2026 at 11.30am at Burnley Crematorium. Those wishing to pay their respects can join us at Denis Hartley & Son Funeral Service at 11.00am as we leave. Following the service at Burnley Crematorium the family warmly invite you to The Commercial Hotel for refreshments and to share further memories of Philip.

Family flowers by request please however donations to Pendleside Hospice are being gratefully received c/o Denis Hartley & Son Funeral Service, Crown Funeral Home, 35 Back Brown St, Colne, BB8 9NE Tel:01282 870800