RONA HAIGH

Published on 25/06/2020

HAIGH Rona Rona passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, at Manorlands Hospice, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of Frank, cherished mum to Julie, loved mother-in-law of Kevin, adored nanna of Andrew, Victoria, Matthew, Aimee and (in-law) John and great friend to many. Rona spent her early working years as a mender at Becks Mill and told many tales about getting into trouble for talking and laughing too much or too loudly. Something that never thankfully changed throughout her life always saying with a smile "my dad was deaf"! Rona then used her ebullient manner to become the entertaining landlady at the Hole in the Wall Pub in Hebden Bridge before starting up an office cleaning business with husband Frank. A natural leader who described herself as "not bossy, just having better ideas" - she continued in business until she retired. Rona loved to travel and partied in the sun with family and friends especially enjoying holidays in Thailand and Tenerife. She formed strong friendships which lasted throughout her life not only with people she met from around the world but also from her home town Keighley where she was born and raised. Rona was a wonderful and warm person and will remain in hearts of family and friends forever. Due to current restrictions, a private family service to celebrate Rona's life will be held at Keighley Parish Church on Thursday 2nd July. The funeral cortwill leave from Ilkley Road close to her home travelling to the Keighley Parish Church service then Oakworth crematorium for burial. We appreciate consideration for family flowers only but please leave your messages of condolence online at www.remembr.com/rona.haigh and/or make any donations to Manorlands Hospice in memory of Rona manorlands.fundraising@sueryder.org may she Rest in Peace.

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