Rita Ellis (1 Aug 1935 - 30 Sep 2024)

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Steeton Methodist Church

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Location
Steeton Methodist Church Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6SA
Date
1st Nov 2024
Time
12pm
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Private Cremation
Date
1st Nov 2024
Time
TBC

Location
Steeton Methodist Church Hall Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6SA
Date
1st Nov 2024
Time
1pm

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On 30th September peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Airedale Hospital, Rita died aged 89 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Bryan, much loved mum of Jenny and Beverly, a loving grandma, great grandma, mother-in-law and auntie.

A service of celebration will be held for Rita's life at Steeton Methodist Church on Friday 1st November at 12.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Rita will be for Steeton Methodist Church, provision will be available at the service or may be sent c/o Jacksons Funeral Services, 11 Bolton Road, Silsden BD20 0JY.

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Claire Ryan wrote

I will be thinking of Rita and you all tomorrow and sending love. I am sorry I am unable to attend due to a work meeting. Lots of Love Claire xx

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Katalin Jennings wrote

I worked with Rita many years ago. Such a lovely lady. She always commented on my family photos and updates and genuinely cared. I loved seeing her FB posts about her family and trips out. RIP Rita xx

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Shane Kenny wrote

My Sincere condolences, Rita was such a lovely Lady. No doubt she’ll be sat in the sun somewhere now with Bryan, at peace. ❤️🙏🏻🕯️

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Rob Watkins wrote

I worked with Rita many years ago and we stayed in touch intermittently over the years since.
She was a genuinely warm woman, always interested in other people with a great love of life.
Her beautiful handwriting on the Christmas card envelope was always a a sign that the festive season was upon us.
I will always remember her with great fondness and I know she will be hugely missed by her family.
RIP Rita

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Pauline Hughes wrote

A truly beautiful soul. We shared many thoughts about our deceased husbands and family members. We shed tears together but laughed a lot too.
Rita is greatly missed now and always- Rest in Peace dear Rita my friend 🙏

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Lindsay Kaye wrote

My thanks to Rita for the long coffee meetings. I'll always remember her kindness and support as she encouraged me to travel and explore. x

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Rita and my Mum with friends from Keighley Girls Grammar School.

Rita and my Mum with friends from Keighley Girls Grammar School.

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Helen Veervald wrote

Remembering Rita, a lovely inspirational lady. She messaged me many years ago after I posted a photo of my late Mum as a girl with other girls from Keighley Girls Grammar School and Rita said she was on the photo too and she remembered my Mum. I was so happy to meet Rita at the carers resource social group in Steeton and again many years later at the bereavement support group. She was an inspiration to everyone to live life to the full and she is sadly missed.

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Brenda Walker wrote

Sending our condolences to Rita’s family ,, She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by many God Bless

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