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Published on 26/07/2019
BLACKIE John Of Hawes and High Abbotside, (Councillor, "Entrepreneur" and Businessman), died peacefully at the Friarage Hospital on July 13 aged 70 years. Much loved father to Caroline, Elizabeth and Adrian, a loving grandfather and dearly loved by his partner Jill. A private family Funeral Service will take place at St Mary & St John's Church, Hardraw on Monday, July 29 followed by interment in the churchyard. Councillor Blackie will be escorted on his final journey by two Little White Busses from Richmond, leaving at approximately 9.30 am, through Swaledale and onto Hardraw via Hawes, so that he can say farewell to his beloved Upper Dales Ward. A Service of Celebration for John's Life will take place at St Margaret's Church, Hawes on Friday September 27 at 1.30pm. All are Welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service or sent care of John Blenkiron & Sons, Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
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