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The family of Harry Sykes have announced the funeral service for Harry will take place at Parkwood Crematorium, Elland, at 3.15 pm on Monday 1st October. This will be followed by a celebration of Harry’s life to be held at Brighouse Sports Club, the home of Brighouse Rangers Rugby League Club. Harry’s family wish to express their thanks to the British Consulate, the RFL Benevolent Fund, and all friends and well wishers who have supported them during this very difficult period. Family flowers only please. A collection will be held for the Harry Sykes Fund to assist local young Rugby League players. A JustGiving page has been set up by the RFL Benevolent Fund to support anyone wishing to make a contribution to the Harry Sykes Fund. Those that wish to wear their club shirts, any rugby shirt, or blue and white to the service will be welcome. Make a donation to The Harry Sykes Fund at the official Just Giving page here… Issued by the family of Harry Sykes through the RFL Benevolent Fund.
The RFL Benevolent Fund is deeply saddened to announce the tragic passing of 16 year old Harry Sykes. His family thank everyone for their kind thoughts but wish to be left alone at this most difficult of times. A further statement will be issued when appropriate. (Issued by the Burton & Sykes family through the RFL Benevolent Fund).
Birkenshaw Rugby League Club are sorry to inform of the passing of 32 year old Max Blakeley. Max came off the pitch and later became poorly. Paramedics were called but were unable to revive him. His family have requested privacy at this difficult time. The Club will issue a further statement when appropriate.
Scott Rooke was injured whilst playing for Workington Town against Whitehaven in the annual derby clash for the Ike Southward Memorial trophy. 23 year old Rooke remains in Newcastle RVI where he is receiving the best specialist care possible and continues to undergo tests. The RFL Benevolent Fund are in close contact with Scott and have visited him in hospital at Newcastle RVI and will support him and his family through this difficult time. As soon as there is an update on Scott’s condition we will, in conjunction with Scott and his family, release further information. Scott and his family would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and support at this difficult time.
The funeral of Evan Hawksworth will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell LS26 0QL on Tuesday July 25th at 1:00 p.m. followed by a private cremation. Evans wake will be held at Lofthouse Golf Club. Evan’s father Gary wishes to thank his family and friends for their continued overwhelming support. He also wishes to thank and acknowledge the respect and affection given to Evan by the wider Rugby League family. The family have asked for no flowers to be given. Adults attending the funeral to wear brightly coloured clothes and Evan’s team mates to wear club or school colours. Monies raised by Evan’s just giving site will be donated to Martin House Children’s Hospice, Ward 47, children’s intensive care at Leeds General Infirmary and Stanley Rangers to build a new pitch in Evan’s name.
