ARMITAGE
Nee Whittaker
SHIRLEY
On 2nd September 2025, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, aged 90, Shirley of Birstall, dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved and loving mum of Diane and Jonathan, a very dear mother-in-law to Martin and Angela, cherished grandma who will be forever missed by Holly, Elliot, Mia, Niamh and Findlay, devoted and proud great grandma of Jaxon, Aurora, Jenson and remembered with love by Richard, Mille and Harrison.
Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday 26th September 2025 at 2pm. Friends and family please gather at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in her memory may be placed in the collection box provided at the service, or made online, for the benefit of The Kirkwood.
Followed by refreshments at Gomersal Park Hotel, to which all are warmly invited.
Sending our love to Diane, Jonathan and all the family. Our thoughts are with you on this very sad day.
Memories of many happy days spent with Shirley and Eric when we were children and beyond are treasured.
Auntie Shirley will always be remembered as such a kind and caring lady. Sharp in mind and agile in body, so gentle and understanding of others. She will be missed greatly and remembered with affection.
Our love to you all.
John & Jill
xx
A very special Auntie and great Auntie much loved and dearly missed by us all. Love and prayers to all the family.
So sorry to have to miss Auntie Shirley’s funeral. I will always remember her unwavering kindness and positivity. Always welcoming, always accepting and always ready with a lovely sunny smile. Wonderful childhood memories of playing with Diane and Jonathan and enjoying the best fish fingers and chocolate pudding made by Auntie Shirley! Sending love to all the family xx
An amazing grandma and great grandma to all. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. For giving all of the care you did to my children and for always being the best grandma to Elliot. You will truly be missed!
Forever my Grandma, my best friend my Rock my one in a million, God bless Grandma I love you more than you will ever know ❤️
Shirley, you have always been so kind and compassionate. You had the wisest advice and a calming presence. As “Grandma Shirley” to our daughters Meg and Izzy and a thoughtful, caring friend to my mum, Dorothy. It has been a pleasure to be part of each other’s families. We have shared some lovely memories over the years. You will be missed and remembered with great love xx
Mum, my best friend. You wrote these words for Dad on his anniversay for 33 years. Now my time to write them for you. The words are from me but the love is from both of us
May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear just how much I love you and miss you and wish that you were here.
Love always Diane and Martin.
Such a lovely lady, I shall miss her so much. Thoughts are with Diane and Jonathon and all their families xxx
A true lady and one of a kind. Shirley you always made me smile and offered so much love and kindness. You took time to know me as I did you and then equally welcomed James into your life we will be forever grateful we knew you and we will always remember you. Thoughts to all of your family. Love always Andrew & James xxXxx
An amazing grandma and great grandma to all. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. For giving all of the care you did to my children and for always being the best grandma to Elliot. You will truly be missed!
Forever my Grandma, my best friend my Rock my one in a million, God bless Grandma I love you more than you will ever know ❤️
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