The obituary notice of Donald YATES

Your love and kindness will never be forgotten.
It has been a privilege. to have you in our lives.
Now you are at peace.
Xx

Uncle Don has been part of my life since 1961 when I was born.
My mum and Auntie Margret were childhood friends and went to Honley Grammar school together.. When my mum left home to go to Durham university she and Margaret stayed the best of friends. Uncle Don came into Auntie Margaret’s life when he had “digs” at Margaret’ family home and never left!
Sadly, Auntie Margaret and Uncle Don were never able to have children of their own. My sisters and I were privileged to be recipients of their love and kindness.
My elder sister, sadly no longer with us, was one of Auntie Margaret’s God Children. A roll which she and uncle Don took very seriously.
We will never forget their kindness and help with our science homework! Uncle Don also continued the kind ritual of sending us and then our children an Advent Calendar every year without fail. Always protected by an empty cornflake box!
God Bless Uncle Don you will be missed.
Elizabeth Peachman

A wonderful Uncle and person who will be greatly misssed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. xx

Reflecting on a wonderful Uncle, a nicer gentleman you will never meet.
He was the final member of his generation within our family, and his loss will be deeply felt by us all.

In memory of 60 years of friendship with a very kind and gentle man.
We enjoyed many happy trips and holidays with Don and Margaret.
From David and Brenda
Julia and family
John (godson) and family