PURCHES Michael On February 4, 2021, Michael, 80 of Swartha, passed away peacefully at Steeton Court Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Marian, father of Oliver and Dominic, grandfather of Tobias and Charlotte and father-in-law to Helen and Rachel. Due to the current circumstances the funeral will be private. A celebration of Michael's life will be held later in the year when COVID restrictions allow. Family flowers only, but any donations to Leeds Hospitals Charity Leeds Cancer Centre in memory of Michael would be much appreciated https://www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/appeal/leeds-cancer-centre. Any enquiries to John Whitham Funeral Services. Tel: 01943 831375