Obituaries of Lancashire and Yorkshire Wrathalls

[Information provided by Derek Wrathall (dwrathall(at)totalise(dot)co(dot)uk)]

Mrs. Henrietta WRATHALL

Mrs Henrietta Wrathall, whose son was sworn in on Wednesday as the new president of Rhodesia, died yesterday at her home, Leighton Close, Slackhead, Beetham. She was 91.

Born in Lancaster, she was the widow of the late Thomas Wrathall. They lived at Skerton before moving to Halton. Mrs. Wrathall went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Irene Rogers, in Slackhead six years ago. She maintained an interest in music all her life.

Mrs. Wrathall is survived by her son, daughter, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral took place at St. Wilfrid's Church, Halton on Tuesday at I l am.
[See also Derek Wrathall's Information.]

Note: John James Wrathall died 31 Aug 1978

John James WRATHALL ( Encyclopaedia Britannica Book of the Year 1978 )

Wrathall, John, Rhodesian politician (b. Aug 28 1913, Lancaster, England - d. Aug 31 1978, Salisbury, Rhodesia), was appointed president of Rhodesia on Jan 14, 1976. A chartered accountant who went to Rhodesia in 1936, he worked as a civil servant and accountant before entering politics in 1954 as a member of the United Rhodesia Party. In 1962 he helped found the Rhodesian Front Party and two years later was appointed minister of finance. In this capacity Wrathall was instrumental in protecting the country's economy by devising ways to circumvent UN economic sanctions against Rhodesia. He signed the country's declaration of independence in 1965 and in 1966 became Ian Smith's deputy prime minister.
[See also Wrathalls of Africa.]

William George Wrathall

Mr William George Wrathall, formerly of Burton, died with tragic suddenness at his home, Brougham Street, Skipton, on Friday last. He was in his seventy-third year and a highly respected member of a well known old Burton family. Up to his removal to Ortner Farm, Over Wyresdale, he lived practically all his life in Burton. He married Miss Elizabeth Alice Nelson, of Longber Farm, and in their early married life they lived at Keighley, returning to Burton to take over the Joiner and wheelwright business of Mr. Railton, afterwards, Sherwood Farm which he farmed for 25 years. He then left Burton for Ortner Farm, and was there for ? years, retiring to Skipton five years ago. He was an ardent Churchman, being in the choir for 40 years, clerk and sexton for 18 years and a member of the Burton Parish Council.

The interment at All Saints Church, Burton-in-Lonsdale on Tuesday was largely attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. Canon Stowell, and assisted by the Rev. Canon Stoney, Rector of Skipton Parish Church. Mrs. Steel was at the organ, and the hymn "Jesus lover of my soul" was sung.

The coffin was borne to the grave by Messrs. John, George, and Willie Nelson (nephews) and Messrs. Bob Robinson, David Bateson, and Ted Dickinson (sons- in-law). In addition to members of the family the principal mourners were: Mrs. Parker (sister); Mr. Tom Wrathall (nephew); Mr. George Nelson (Sedbergh); Mrs. Nelson; Amy; Mrs. Dick Harrison; Mrs. Jack Harrison (Nelson); Mr. Foster Wrathall (Bentham); Mrs. Taylor; Miss Procter (Darwen); John Wrathall (Lancaster); Mrs. A. Wrathall (Blackburn).

There were many floral tributes.
[See also the page concerning William George Wrathall.]


Mrs. Elizabeth Alice Wrathall

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Alice Wrathall took place at her home, 59, Brougham Street, Skipton, on Saturday. The deceased, who was 78 years of age, was a highly respected member of a well-known old Burton family, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nelson, of Longber Farm. She was the widow of Mr. George Wrathall, who for many years farmed at Sherwood House, and up to the time of their removal to Ortner Farm, Abbeystead, had lived all her life in the village. Ten years ago they left Abbeystead to live in retirement at Skipton, where Mr. Wrathall died four years ago. She leaves a family of two sons, six daughters, and fifteen grandchildren. The interment at All Saints' Church, on Wednesday, was largely attended. The Rev. L. S. Evans conducted the service. Mr W. Bateson was at the organ, and played suitable funeral music, and the hymn "Jesu, lover of my soul" was sung. The coffin was borne by Messrs. J. and G. Nelson (nephews), D. Bateson and E. Dickinson (sons-in-law). Floral tributes were sent by: Nannie and Elsie; Alice, Bob and grandchildren; Isabel, David and the boys; Nellie, Charles and Family; Greta, Ted and the children; Will, Kathleen and grandaughter Jean; Frank, Emily and family; C. Nelson and family (Longber); Aunt Nancy, Joe and Bessie; Dorrie, Jennie, and Dorothy (Leeds); Auntie Nellie and all at the Three Elms, Lancaster; Kate and Harold (Bolton-le-Sands); Alice and Grace; Jack and Annie (Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. J. Kidd; Mr. T. harrison and family; Mr. and Mrs. Hale; Ted and Harold; Mrs. Hughes; Mr and Mrs. Slaydon (Skipton); R. Nixon (Skipton); A. Harrison and family (Tarleton); Mrs. Ralph (Lancaster); Mrs. Ayrton and family; Richard, Annie and Margaret; all at takber; Alice and Grannie (Bleaberry House); Mrs. Frances Irving; Mrs. Thornton; Mrs Peckover (Skipton); Esther, Jack and Edna (Preston); Mr. and Mrs. Fisher (Green Holme, Skipton); Billy and Flo (Bramhall, Cheshire); Annie and Marjorie; A. Edmonson and family; A. and E. Oversby and family; A. and M. Booth; and Mrs J. J. Halstead.

Mrs Emily Wrathall

Notice in The Gazette (Blackpool & Fylde area), 14 Jan 2000, and in The Evening Post (Lancashire) also 14 Jan 2000.

Wrathall. Peacefully at Kepplegate Rest Home on January 11, 2000. Emily, aged 94 years. The dearly-loved wife of the late Frank, a much loved mum of Derek, Dorothy and the late Harry, a devoted nana and great nana. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Hilda's Church, Bilsborrow on Monday January 17, at 1.30 pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Leukaemia Research c/o and all Enquiries to Moon's Funeral Services. Tel: 810492.

Unofficial record of mourners is as follows:

Derek & Barbara Wrathall, son and daughter-in law
Dorothy & John Haworth, daughter and son-in-law
David & Sandra Wrathall & Michael, grandson and wife and great grandson
Linda Smith, granddaughter.
Carol Haworth, granddaughter
Derek & Kirsty Haworth & Robert, grandson and wife and great grandson
Marian & Richard Crossland & Imogen, granddaughter and husband and great
granddaughter
Ron & Kay Bateson, nephew and wife
Peter & Marjorie Bateson, nephew and wife
Betty Watson, niece.
Jean & Peter Edwards, niece and husband
Jeffrey & Dorothy Bateson, nephew and wife
Harold Bradshaw, husband of niece (Mary-deceased)
Anne Dickinson, niece
Jenny Boston, sister-in-law (wife of James-deceased)
Irene Fenn, niece
Kathleen Fountain, niece
Stella Pye, niece
Eric & Peg Boston, nephew and wife
John Boston, nephew
David Boston, nephew
Pamela & Bill Barrett, niece and husband
Richard Wallbank, nephew
Sheila Shaw, niece
Margaret & Stan Dixon with Charles Dixon and Heather Shepherd, niece and husband with great nephew and great niece Joan & Ronnie Luffinan, niece and husband Heslarn & Dorothy Airey, nephew and wife

Friends attending were:

Bill & Gwen Latham, Clifford Jackson, Lucy Myers and sister, Brenda and Joe Midgeley, Mrs. Ashcroft and Les (driver), Vera Cross, Kathleen Wright and Angela Johnston, George Haworth, Margaret and Harry Cross, John and margaret Ireland, Robert and Margaret Davies, Mrs. Laycock and Eleanor Clarke, Mrs. Dickinson and son, Audrey Gornall, Joan and Jim Thistlethwaite.

Acknowledgement, Friday 21 January 2000 in The Gazette (Blackpool & Fylde). WRATHALL (Emily) Derek, Dorothy and family, would sincerely like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence, floral tributes and donations to Leukaemia Research received during their sad loss. Special thanks to the staff of Kepplegate Rest Home for their devoted care, the reverend Andrew Wilkinson for the comforting service, and Moons Funeral Service for their caring arrangements.
[See also the page concerning William George Wrathall.]

Harold B. Wrathall

The Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 5 March 1997

Wrathall - On March 3, suddenly at his home, in Oakworth, Keighley, Wing Commander Harold B. Wrathall UBE, RAF Rtd., aged 78 years. The dearly loved husband of the late Lilian Maude Teresa (Terry) Wrathall. Service at Christ Church, Oakworth on Monday March 10 at 11.30 am followed by private cremation.
[See also Wrathall Obituaries from The Keighley Herald and The Keighley News.]

Edna Wrathall

Obituary notice taken from the Craven Herald and Pioneer, Friday June 29 2001, under DEATHS.

WRATHALL. June 26 peacefully at Carleton Court, Skipton, Edna in her 93rd year, loving wife of late Lawrence Lawson and the late Fred Wrathall and much loved sister of Annie and Jack. The funeral service will take place at Christ Church, Skipton on Monday July 2 at 10.30 am. prior to cremation at Waltonwrays. No flowers please by request but if desired donations in lieu for Christ Church Funds at the service or c/o Howcrofts Funeral Services, Duckett Street, Skipton.
[See also Robert W. Wrathall's Lineage.]

Mary Green née Wrathall

Obituary notice taken from the Craven Herald and Pioneer, Friday November 1 2002, under DEATHS.

GREEN née Wrathall. Mary Jane (Mollie). Suddenly but peacefully in hospital on Wednesday October 30 2002. Mary Green née Wrathall aged 86 years of Skipton the dearly loved wife of the late Alan Green, loving mum of Charles and Janet, much loved grandma of Laura and Oliver and a treasured sister to Emily, Bert (Herbert) and the late Elsie. A funeral service and cremation will be held on Monday November 4 at Skipton Crematorium at 11.40. All enquiries to Windles Funeral Service.
[See also the Family of Herbert Wrathall.]

Herbert Wrathall

Obituary notice taken from the Craven Herald and Pioneer, Friday 10th January 2003, under DEATHS.

WRATHALL. On Sunday January 5 2003, at home in Bentham, Herbert (Bert) aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, Loving father of Frank, Colin, Margaret and Ken, and father in law of Christine, Jack and Chris and a much loved grand father and great grand father. Service at St. Margaret's Parish Church, High Bentham on Tuesday January 14 at 11am followed by cremation at Lancaster at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Extra Care Fund at Bentham Surgery, may be left at the service or c/o Brown & Whittaker, 39 Main Street, Ingleton, LA6 3EH
[See also the Family of Herbert Wrathall.]

May Amelia Wrathall

Obituary notice taken from the Craven Herald and Pioneer, Friday 9th December 2005, p. 2, under DEATHS.

Amelia May ELLY née Wrathall

On December 1 2005 Amelia May aged 85 years of Skipton. Dearly loved wife of Norman. Kind, loving mum of Brian, Keith and Margaret, mother-in-law of Arun, Sandra and Tim, grandma of Caroline, Amelia, Laura, great grandma of Lilia Amelia and dear sister of Frank. The funeral service and cremation took place (yesterday) Thursday December 8 at Waltonwrays Crematorium.
[See also the Family History of Hume Wrathall.]

Elsie Wrathall

Obituary notice taken from the Ilkley Gazette, Jan. 05, 2006

Passed away peacefully on December 27, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Thomas, beloved mother of Maureen, Marjorie, Jean and Tony and a dear grandma, great grandma and great great grandma. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 4. All enquiries to Donald Pickles and Son. Tel. 01943 462185. The family of the late Elsie wish to thank the management and staff at Spring Gardens, Otley for their kind care and attention.
[See also the The Wallbank-Wrathall family and In memory of Elsie Wrathall .]

Emily BROWN (née WRATHALL)

Obituary notice taken from the Craven Herald and Pioneer, 28 July, 2006

BROWN Emily, née Wrathall. On Sunday July 23 2006 at Ingleborough Nursing Home and late of Ingleton, Emily aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, a much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. A service of remembrance and thanksgiving to be held at St. Oswald's Church , Thornton-in-Lonsdale today [July] Friday 28 at 12 noon, following cremation at Lancaster. Family flowers only, please; donations if desired may be made in her memory for the Stroke Association and left at the service or c/o Brown & Whittaker, Tel: 01524 41293
[See also the Family of Herbert Wrathall of Ingleton.]

William Edward WRATHALL

Obituary notice taken from the Lancaster Guardian, 22 September, 2006

WRATHALL. On 8th September 2006 peacefully at home in Low Bentham WILLIAM EDWARD (Ted), the beloved husband of Ethel, dear Father of Susan and Jaquelynn and much loved granddad of James, Mark, Rebecca, Simon, and Katie Laura. The funeral took place on Thursday, 14th September 2006 at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Low Bentham. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks for all the cards, prayers, support and messages of sympathy and donations which are being received for the Extra Care Fund at Bentham Surgery and the Carers Resource.
[See also the page concerning William E. Wrathall's family.]

Catherine Millar SIBBICK

Obituary notice taken from the Lasting Tribute website:

SIBBICK Catherine Millar (Nee Wrathall) Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent on December 17th, 2006. Loving wife of the late Sidney George, loved mother of Brian and June, mother in law of Helen and Keith, grandmother of Deborah, Stephanie, Mark, Scott and Rachel and great grandmother of Brock and Olivier. Funeral January 3rd, 2007, 12.30pm at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium. No flowers by request but donations to the Queens Hospital (Children's Ward), Burton on Trent would appreciated c/o Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd, 5 Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AA.