Ian David Firth

Ian David Firth (26 Mar 1941 - 16 Oct 2023)

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Location
York Crematorium Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QD
Date
17th Nov 2023
Time
1.40pm
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In loving memory of Ian David Firth who sadly passed away on 16th October 2023

Ian was born in Whitkirk, Leeds, to Maisy and Edward on 26th March 1941. He claimed that one of his first memories was sitting in the garden watching Hitler fly over...
He became an apprentice with the Yorkshire Electricity Board in 1959, and enjoyed his career as an electrical engineer for 54 years.
He bought Willow Garth in 1971, and led the bachelor life until marrying Marlene on Christmas eve in 1983. Ian became a stepfather to Lisa and Matthew, and when Danielle and Charlotte came along, the family was complete.
He took his family on many road trips to Spain, and had many adventures over the years.
He faced a diagnosis of Parkinsons disease later in life, but never complained, and carried on regardless.
Ian will be remembered as an incredibly generous and loyal man, always ready with a witty quip and a twinkle in his eye.

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Sending love to you all at this difficult time. He was a wonderful man. X

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Audrey Pearce donated £30 in memory of Ian

So sorry we can’t be with you on the 17th, but will be thinking of you all, Dan and Audrey xx

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Lovely childhood Memories of a gentle man, Thinking of you all at this time ❤️

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In memory

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Oliver Waldegrave wrote

Rest in peace uncle Ian. You were such a gent to us and I am extremely lucky to of known you in my life and I still do.
No words can describe how you meant to everybody.
We will give you a very big send off and definitely talk about good memories.
Oliver

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  • Lovely tribute Ol. He’s greatly missed x

    Posted by Niki on 17/11/2023 Report abuse
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In memory of a true gentleman and friend

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Julie Aldridge wrote

My deepest condolences to all Ian’s family.
Thinking of you all.
Julie & Adrian Aldridge

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  • Many a happy memory spent in Ian’s pool as a child of the village and attending some very good New Year’s Eve parties too. Condolences to Ian’s family. Lynda (nee Burnell)

    Posted by Lynda on 7/11/2023 Report abuse
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