THORNTON Margaret Hilda (nee Burgess) Margaret passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, at Airedale Hospital aged 89 years. Throughout her short time in the hospital she was surrounded by her family and friends and died holding her daughter’s hand. Beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mother of Brenda and Shirley, loving grandma of Ben and dear mother in law of Ross Ditchburn, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A church service will be held on Monday, January 27, at 12.15pm at Christ Church in Skipton followed by the burial at Waltonwrays Cemetery. All flowers are welcome or if wished donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation c/o Brook Smith Funeral Services, Bunkers Hill, Skipton, BD23 1HU. The family would like to thank the staff on Wards 5 and 15 at Airedale Hospital for their kindness and support during this difficult time.