Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for Birkenshaw Rugby League player, Clinton Maxwell Blakeley, who sadly passed away during a Yorkshire Men’s League game against Heworth despite valiant attempts to save his life.
His life will be celebrated on Friday, August 3 at 12.15pm at St Paul of The Cross RC church, Cleckheaton.
The service will be followed by a private interment and refreshments at Cleckheaton Sports Club, Home of Cleckheaton RUFC.
His family request that those attending wear either rugby shirts or brightly coloured tops.
If anyone wishes to make donations these are to be made to Help for Heroes and the Danny Jones Defibrillator fund.