David Yardley, 85

It is with great sadness that we announce that David Yardley passed away in St. James’s University Hospital, Harrogate, UK, on Dec. 5, 2024, at age 85.

David was born in Keene. He went to school in the Laconia School District, graduating from Laconia High School. He also attended the University of New Hampshire and did a stint in the Air Force.

He lived with his wife Patricia and son Andrew in Nashua for about three years, moving with his family to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Great Britain, for the rest of his life.

He is predeceased by his father, Walter H. Yardley; mother, Ruth E. (Hill) Yardley; and wife, Patricia (Fearnley) Yardley.

He leaves behind a son, Andrew Yardley; a sister, Barbara (Yardley) Johndro; and two brothers-in-law, Brian Fearnley and Jeffrey Johndro.

David was a devoted husband and father to his wife and son. He is described by friends as the perfect gentleman. He is and will continue to be greatly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service is to take place at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at St. Peter's Church, Harrogate, after which David will be laid to rest next to his wife in Stonefall Cemetery, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.

Donations in memory of David are gratefully received for Macmillan Cancer Support. Both David and Patricia were cancer survivors.

All inquiries can go to W. Bowers Funeral Directors at 44-1423-770258.