Dorothy Render (5 Mar 1933 - 15 Dec 2020)

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Location
Parkwood Crematorium Park Road Elland HX5 9HZ
Date
15th Jan 2021
Time
11.15am
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RENDER
Nee WARD
DOROTHY
On 15th December 2020, in hospital, of Birstall, aged 87 years, Dorothy, loving and proud mum of Christine, John, Elaine, Diane, Gill, Anthony, the late Pat and the late Stephen, a very dear mother in law, precious nan to her many grandchildren and also precious nana Dot to great and great-great grandchildren.

Mum/Nan

One of life’s great characters!

Mum/Nan was raised in Earlsheaton and was sister to 4 brothers - Harry, Fred, Thomas & George and 4 sisters - Betty, Barbara, Shirley & Nellie.
She would have many a tale to tell about her growing up in Earlsheaton and the things she got up to at her school,which was in Earlsheaton Park.

She would say she ‘travelled the world’ all from her armchair. As she watched the many tv shows that she liked. (Especially the old Corrie shows)

Mum/Nan had many opinions on things, from Americans, Foreigners and to the more recent Megan Markel ha ha.
Our Dot was very away of current affairs and would love to chat away about them - well when I say that, I mean sit and tell us what she thought.
Often to the dismay of us all, when she had things to say about them, putting the world to rights, ha ha.
She made us all chuckle when she did this.

Nan always wore her signature look - a blouse a black or blue skirt and a bright coloured cardigan.

So in honour of this I know Mum/Nan would love it if we wore something bright for her day. I can hear her now saying “oh don’t be wearing dark, let’s have a bit of colour”

So we’ll raise a Shandy or Yorkshire Tea for R Dot to celebrate what a fantastic lady she was.

She may not be here in person. But she will always, always be a part of us all xx

Due to the current guidelines a private family ceremony will be held at Parkwood Crematorium on Friday 15th January 2021 at 11.15am. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to George Brooke Ltd., Funeral Directors, or made online for the benefit of both the Wakefield Hospice and The Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
RIP

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Gill Dewhirst wrote

Another birthday that I can't spend with you mum. I miss you more than you will ever know. I loved this day when I could spoil you because you always said no I don't need anything, spend it on yourself I have enough and more but I loved it because I could give you something back. Miss you Mum. You are the best ♥️♥️

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Happy Heavenly Birthday x

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Megan Stringer wrote

Happy Heavenly Birthday to my beautiful Nana D 🤍🕊️✨

Today feels extra heavy because it’s your day. I hope you’re celebrating up there with Pat, Steve, and Ant, all together again, laughing and watching over us. I just know you’d be making a fuss if you were here, making sure everyone felt loved and spoilt like you always did.

We all miss you more than words could ever explain. We miss coming to see you every weekend, walking through the door and feeling that instant comfort that only you gave. Birthdays and special days just don’t feel the same without you here with us.

I always think about the little things the most. Like when I would ring you just to get your shopping list… and somehow we’d end up on the phone for hours. What was meant to be a quick call would turn into the longest chats about everything and nothing. I’d do anything to have one more of those calls, hearing your voice and your laugh. I didn’t know then how much I’d treasure those moments now.

I hope we’re all making you proud down here. I hope you can see us trying our best every day, carrying your love, your strength, and your kindness with us in everything we do. You helped shape who I am, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.

Sometimes I sit and replay all our memories — the laughs, the advice, the comfort you gave so easily. I miss your hugs. I miss your voice. I miss just knowing I could ring you anytime.

Heaven is lucky to have you, but we wish you were still here with us.

I love you always and forever, Nana D. Keep shining down on us 🤍🕊️✨ Until we meet again

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  • She was one a million was mum/nan and we will never forget her 🥰

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My lovely mum 🥰🥰

My lovely mum 🥰🥰

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Mum 5 years today since we laid you to rest. It just feels like yesterday. I miss you more with each passing day. Life is so hard without you in my life. I wish I could hold you and feel your soft skin but all I have is my lovely memories that keep me going. Miss you Mum 🥰🥰

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Merry Christmas Nana dot I hope you all have a good time up there we all miss you down here and would love to spend Christmas with you have the best time lovr you and miss you

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Megan Stringer wrote

Five years ago today, I lost not only my best friend, but my great gran — a piece of my heart that I will never get back. Today you are on my mind more than ever. I sit quietly and relive all the memories we shared, especially those long phone calls when I would ring just for a shopping list, and you would end up telling me everything about the world and your day. I’d give anything to hear your voice again.

I miss Saturdays the most, all of us going down to your house, the comfort, the laughter, the feeling of being home just by being near you. Your words will stay with me forever: “Don’t worry about me, love. Look after yourself.” I carry those words with me every day.

You live on in my heart. I still talk to you, tell you about everyone, and make sure the world knows just how kind, loving, and beautiful you were. Losing you five years ago was the worst day of my life, and life has never been the same without you here. Some days are still so hard.

I hope I’m making you proud. I hope you can see me.
I love you endlessly and miss you more than words could ever say, my Nan D. 💔❤️

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Diane Render wrote

Thinking about you today more then any other day, five years ago I lost not just my mum but my best friend aswell,
Life has been a struggle since then not been able to have you around and ring you when I want to, you will forever have a big space in my heart and I will always be thinking about you love you and miss you more then ever hope ur having fun up there with ur other kids I hope ant found his way to you miss you so much mum 💔❤️

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Thinking of you today Mum, more than any other. Can't believe it's 5 years since the last time I held you and never wanted to let you go. You fought with all your might as you always did throughout your life but God was calling you Mum. Life is a struggle someday with out you but I know you are watching over us all and saying don't worry about me look after yourselves. Love and miss you Mum xx🥰🥰

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Gillian Dewhirst wrote

Miss you mum. Life is so hard without you 😢❤️

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  • She’s always looking down on us all 💔❤️

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Dear Nana dot

It’s hard to put into words how much you mean to me. Even though you’re no longer here with us, your love, wisdom, and strength continue to live on in my heart. You showed me what it means to be kind, patient, and strong, and those lessons will stay with me forever.

I’ll always remember the stories you told, the way you made everyone feel welcome, and the quiet strength you carried through life. You gave so much to our family, and I’m so grateful for every moment we shared.

Though I miss you deeply, I take comfort in knowing that your spirit lives on in the lives you touched. I’ll honor your memory by carrying forward the love and values you passed down to us.
I will forever love and miss you🩷🕊️

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Gill Dewhirst wrote

Happy Mother's Day to you Mum. Another day I wish I could send with you. Life is so hard without you. Love and miss you Mum 🥰🥰💔

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Rachael Hirst wrote

Happy Birthday Nan x

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Gill Dewhirst wrote

Happy birthday to my beautiful mum. Wish I could spend today with you like I always did, going shopping and for lunch. I miss you more each day mum but I am trying to be strong because you always said to me 'don't worry about me, look after yourself'. Mum you were one in a million. Miss you 🥰🥰

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