Raymond Joseph Townend (26 Jul 1947 - 6 Jul 2021)

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Raymond JosephSue Ryder, Manorlands Hospice

£247.19 + Gift Aid of £57.50
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Raymond JosephYorkshire Air Ambulance Charity

£80.00 + Gift Aid of £20.00
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Location
St Thomas' Parish Church 47 Main Street Sutton in Craven BD20 7JS
Date
30th Jul 2021
Time
10am
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Location
Oakworth Cemetery Wide Lane Oakworth BD22 0RJ
Date
30th Jul 2021
Time
12pm

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In loving memory of Raymond Joseph Townend who sadly passed away on 6th July 2021 peacefully with his sheep.
Husband, Dad, Grandad, Son, Brother and friend to very many who left us suddenly and leaves a huge hole in our lives. Once met, never forgotten.

Raymond’s funeral will take place on 30th July at 10am at St Thomas’s Church in Sutton and to help with preparations we would be grateful if you could let us know if you will be attending. The church is being opened up to 50% of its normal capacity and we will also be able to have a PA system so more can join us outside if needed. After the service Raymond will be taken behind his Tractor through Sutton to Steeton, up Whitley Head, along Redcar Lane passing his sheep, up to Redcar Tarn then right over the Yorkshire bumps, down Goose Eye and up to Oakworth Cemetery.

There will be family flowers and we ask anyone who wishes to, to make a donation in his name to support the two charities, Manorlands and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance who Raymond had fundraised for, for many years. There are links to their Just Giving pages on this page.

Peter Rigby donated in memory of Raymond

On behalf of David Rigby

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Peter Rigby donated in memory of Raymond

On behalf of David Rigby.

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Sharon Munnerley donated £30 in memory of Raymond
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Marilyn & Geoff Craven donated £10 in memory of Raymond

Christine,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Raymond will be a great loss to you and your family.
Thinking of you.
Marilyn & Geoff
xxx

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Jane Southern donated in memory of Raymond

With deepest sympathy from Royston & Barbara Baxter and Family

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Amanda & Ian Vernalls donated £10 in memory of Raymond

Sending love and thoughts to Allison & family

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Andrew Leach donated £17.19 in memory of Raymond

Sending much love at this difficult time. xxx

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  • This may seem a strange amount but it went of from a close family friend in France so went on in Euros and unfortunately a fee was deducted from the donation.

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Hazel & Tony INGHAM is attending the funeral
Helen Lester wrote

In memory of Raymond on his birthday. Wishing Allison & family love and support at this difficult time. The Lester’s

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Helen Lester donated £10 in memory of Raymond

In memory of Raymond on his birthday. Wishing Allison & family love and support at this difficult time. The Lester’s

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Helen Lester donated £10 in memory of Raymond

In memory of Raymond on his birthday. Wishing Allison & family love and support at this difficult time. The Lester’s

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Caroline Humber donated £20 in memory of Raymond

In memory of a Dad who was so loved by his family - thinking of you all Allison xxx

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Allison Rigby donated £20 in memory of Raymond

Dad, today would have been your birthday. Instead of buying you a nice bottle of Whiskey we’ve made donations to the charities closest to your heart. We are heartbroken to have lost you and will always miss you and keep you in our hearts. Love Allison, Pete, Hannah and Isaac xxx

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Allison Rigby donated £20 in memory of Raymond

Dad, today would have been your birthday. Instead of buying you a nice bottle of Whiskey we’ve made donations to the charities closest to your heart. We are heartbroken to have lost you and will always miss you and keep you in our hearts. Love Allison, Pete, Hannah and Isaac xxx

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Alwyn Pickles & friend Ken is attending the funeral
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Adam Wilkinson donated in memory of Raymond

Rest in peace Raymond.
I’ll miss seeing you over our wall for a chat.
Make sure you have a great time up there!
Adam Sarah Holly &Lucy X

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Grandad introduced me to tractors at about 2 days old x

Grandad introduced me to tractors at about 2 days old x

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Driving the tractor brought back memories

Driving the tractor brought back memories

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Driving the tractor brought back past memories

Driving the tractor brought back past memories

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Jonathan Gill wrote

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Townsend. He let me drive his tractor a 1961 David Brown 950. I was brought up on a farm and had not driven a tractor for about 25 years. I live in sutton and put a message on Facebook for help and Mr Townsend replied and said that I could drive his tractor.
I had never met him before and people said he was kind and did a lot for the village. I have to say they were right a gentleman and even though I met him once I will never forget the kindness and patience I received.

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