Remembering Hilda Hardy – Condolence Book
Remembering Hilda Hardy – Condolence Book
On Tuesday 20th May 2025, Halifax Panthers lost the shining star of our club. Hilda Hardy was beloved by everybody across the sport of Rugby League, her seven decades of support for her hometown club never wavering, She was blue and white through and through.
Messages of condolence have been pouring in since the news was sadly announced, with people sharing their memories and thoughts of Hilda to help her loved ones cherish her life and legacy.
 Such sad news. A truly wonderful person who was part of the heartbeat of the Halifax club for many a years. A person that had so much time, not just for the players but also their families. A loving caring lady who always had the ability to put a smile on one’s face – even after a loss. Hilda just made you feel better.
There’s been many a good people that have been involved with the Halifax club over the years and Hilda was right at the very top of that list. RIP Hilda xx – my condolences to all her family and friends – Dave Larder
So very saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Hilda, the one who looked after us all like our own Mum! She will be missed terribly by so many and our intermittent visits back to Halifax will just never be the same again. Sending our deepest condolences to all her family & friends – Karen & Greg Austin
RIP Hilda,thanks for the love you gave to everyone at Thrum Hall and the Shay forever remembered xx – John Pendlebury
An incredible woman loved by everyone, RIP Hilda – Mark Preston
Was a big part of the club and such a wonderful supporter of the club. She had a wonderful aura about her and was respected and loved by all. She will be missed by many. It was a pleasure Hilda x – Rob Worrincy
Very sad news! Hilda was like a mother to us players and both Hilda and Stan could not do enough for everyone! Made me feel so welcome. Rest in peace – Jim Gannon
Oh very sad news. Rest in peace Hilda, an absolute gem – Lachlan Walmsley
What heart breaking news, Hilda was a gem, absolutely lovely lady who was Halifax through and through, always a big smile whenever I met her, I’m so happy I seen her not so long ago at Halifax Bowling club. My love and deepest sympathy to her family and all her wonderful friends at the Halifax Panthers. Rest well Hilda, you were loved by so many, and you will never ever be forgotten – Jim Mills
Rest in peace Hilda , a true Halifax legend , always looked after me god bless – Graham Holroyd
A true fax legend was a lovely lady done so much for the club you will be missed – Mitch Cahalane
This has brought a tear to my eye. Hilda was such a lovely welcoming lady and a big part of what made Halifax such a special club – Shad Royston
Hilda was a superstar. Always ready to give advice and chat. Made my time at Halifax so much better. She was like the mum of the club and looked after so many players. Her and Stan can now be together – Jamie Bloem
Beautiful lady our Hilda. Devastating news. RIP HILDA, BLUE THROUGH AND THROUGH X – Richard Smith
RIP Hilda. A beautiful lady who always made everyone feel welcome and had a great sense of humour. A sad day and part of the furniture gone at Halifax. Thoughts go out to her family – Luke Branighan
Heart breaking. I’m sure you’ll be putting some people in their places up there, marching around in your little high heels. Rest in peace lovely lady you will be missed. A true fax legend – Ben Johnston
Sad sad news, she will be sorely missed, Halifax through and through RIP – Steve Smith
There are many brilliant people who make Halifax the club that it is today and Hilda is one of them. Forever grateful for all your hard work. Never scared to tell us the truth after a game win or lose. RIP Hilda – Steve Tyrer
No way! This is so sad. RIP Hilda will be missed so much – Ben Black
RIL Hilda. Say hi to Stan from us – Fereti Tuilagi
Always made you feel welcome – Paul White
One of a kind – Lee Paterson
RIP Hilda. Lovely woman who was the heart and soul of the club – Andy Bracek
Rest in peace Hilda – Joe Martin
Lovely lady – Carl Hall
I heard the sad news this morning RIP Hilda x – Wilf George
Really Sad to hear class act was Hilda reunited with her beloved stan Halifax legends – Damian Howarth-Munro
Rest in peace. Lovely women x – Kyle Wood
Sending love and hugs to everyone, you made our stay so memorable when we lived in Halifax xx – Brook Eadie
RIP Hilda so sad always made me feel so welcome – Richard Moore
R.I.P. Hilda, fond memories of you and Stan around the club. Lovely lady – Shayne McMenemy
What a lovely woman and big part of the club would brighten anyone’s day, Rest in piece Hilda x – Ryan Lannon
RIP Hilda sad news was such a lovely woman – Brad Knowles
RIP Hilda, such a lovely lady! – Jordan Syme
Hilda was one of those personalities that makes our great sport what it is. Kind and warm hearted with a brilliant sense of humour, but always there to put you right if you strayed off the path. She gave everything to her club and her boys. My favourite memories are from when she used to do the announcements for reserve team games at The Shay, her wit shining through the stadium speaker system. Game days will never be the same again, I will miss you my dear friend. X – Rick Farrell
RIPÂ Hilda Hardy x Forever in our hearts – Jenna Helliwell
The only person I would ever bow down to, the original queen of the club, always was there from me being a kid running riot round thrum hall to being an adult and supporting me in my role at the club. Always a smile and a cuddle from you, telling me off for not being wrapped up in the snow when I used to bring some milk on from the top shop – a true inspiration and a lady who will never leave my heart. Thank you for all the years of advice and tellings off. Always a legend, always missed xx – Kara Colvin
What a woman x loved her to bits… she’ll be supporting with Stan in heaven x – Alex Simmons
So sorry to hear this. I’ll never forget when Hilda saved the day during that bizarre turn of events when Cas and Huddersfield rocked up to The Shay in similar kits. An icon of the game – Ross Fiddes
Very sad news. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Hilda. She was a wonderful supporter and a true servant to Halifax. I’ll always remember how she made the effort to have a friendly chat, whether at home or away games when I was refereeing. Her warmth and dedication will be greatly missed – Gareth Hewer
The RFL sends its condolences to the family and friends of Hilda Hardy, and to
Halifax Panthers. Hilda was added to the RFL’s Roll of Honour in 2008, as one of the unsung heroes who are the bedrock of the sport – Rugby Football League
We moved from Yorkshire to mid Wales 35 years ago, and I confess to being a ‘union’ man although I love both codes. Some years ago, when I was Chairman of Builth Wells RUFC, a good friend of ours and a staunch supporter of Halifax, Robert Gosling, invited us to the Shay for a match followed by a meal in the Club afterwards. We were introduced to Hilda, who not only welcomed us but made us feel ‘at home’. She even regaled us with several stories of her time at the club which had us in stitches.
What a unique and wonderful lady. There’ll never be another like her and likely never will. Her complete commitment to the club was evident, and it underlined how sport, at any level, needs people like her. I know! It was a genuine privilege to have met her, and we will never forget that evening. Your contribution to Halifax and rugby league will never be forgotten Hilda – Ian Blair
I first met Hilda when I joined as a Youth Development Manager in late 1999. It was very clear from day one Hilda and Stan were the heartbeat of the club and ruled the roost. At first they were a daunting prospect as there was their way of doing things and the wrong way! But very soon it also became apparent that if you wore the magical blue and white you were part of something very special and they considered you one of their own. Hilda was a mentor, listening ear and experienced guiding light for so many young men at the club and always had time for you.
I also remember her being the star of the show on a tv game when Castleford played Huddersfield at The Shay and a lot clash meant Castleford needed to borrow a kit! My most special memories actually came when I left for Widnes in 2004. When I saw her, Hilda always took time to ask how I was and how it was going, always being pleased to see you. Later when I had twin sons she would always post lovey comments on social media about how they were growing up.
Hilda was special. I am sad but also delighted she is reunited with her beloved Stan. I won’t forget you, the club won’t and the game won’t. Forever Blue and White. Forever Fax. Rest in Peace x – Tony Fretwell
I had 5 happy years with Hilda and Stan at Thrum Hall in the 80’s. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed. I spoke to her last year when I came for my heritage number and she had not changed. She once bought a pair of my old boots in an auction and wore them many a time at charity events. If you could let me know when and where the funeral will be I would be ever so grateful –Â Malcolm Agar
Rip Auntie Hilda xxx – Graham Eldridge
What a great honour it has been to have met and known Stan & Hilda Hardy. Near on forty years ago, two of the hardest working loyal supporters. Rest in peace Hilda you will always be treasured – Nigel Highley
I remember the number of visits I made to the Shay as a match official and also when the Shay hosted Siddal’s Challenge Cup tie with Batley Bulldogs and no matter who you were, Hilda had time to say hi to everyone. Sincere condolences to everyone at Halifax at this present time x – Lindsay Trelford
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I was Auntie Hilda’s nephew. Words cannot really due her justice, her commitment and love for both her family and to the club she loved was endless. I will always remember her, as immaculately turned out, no matter what the occasion. We never have another Hilda Hardy, her energy and generosity was boundless . As per your note, she is now with beloved Stan. I will miss her tremendously – Nick
RIP Hilda. You will always be remembered fondly. Xx – Bob and Jeanette Mosley (Huddersfield)
A lovely lady, always with a smile and a friendly word for everyone, and a huge part of the fabric of the club for over 70 years. She will be missed by generations of players, directors, fans, staff and volunteers alike. RIP Hilda – Duncan Mitchell
Hilda was my dear friend for over 80yrs. We lived on a farm and spent a lot of time together in our childhood. We also enjoyed Hilda’s five holidays to visit us in New Zealand. Rest in Peace my friend with your Stan.xxxx. Love from Jean and family – Jean Sykes
You will be sadly missed Hilda RIP and God bless you. X – Terry Bratley
When i met Hilda in Year 2000, she was a very helpful and caring lovely person because she used to give me old Halifax shirts from the past and 25 years later, we are still friends and so send shocked about a friend. RIP Hilda Hardy – Sam Parsons
Hilda was one of the most welcoming and loving persons I ever met! From the moment I arrived at the Shay as a child to recently coming back home from Australia Hilda would give me a kiss on the cheek and a big hug, I’m genuinely heartbroken but humbled to have known such an incredible lady. You will always be in my heart. Rest in Peace x – Dwayne TetleyÂ
My memories of Hilda go back to the 1980’s when my son Andrew played for the Colts in 1986/7/&8. Hilda was always there dishing the after match food in the Taverner’s, and no doubt washing the kit. We became friends mostly through the Trust etc, travelling to matches, Quiz nights, Board Meetings and Club do’s. I won’t forget our Sponsored Walks to Bradford and twice to Dewsbury, the high heels didn’t do her feet much good, resulting in a huge blood blister, wedges were more suitable the 2nd time.
I was always employed picking up cans at away matches, Hilda never missed can. I shall miss our Friday morning coffee sessions putting both the rugby world and other to right. She has been a wonderful friend and I shall miss her very much, but the last few months have been hard for her. God Bless Hilda, rest easy now with your Stan –Â Maureen Booth
As a Trust we have lost a valued and loved member of our Board. Hilda was a keen and enthusiastic member whose endless and creative fundraising efforts played a vital role in supporting the club. Famously collecting tin cans for recycling, she raised several thousand pounds over the years much to her credit.
She was also well known for  her numerous sponsored walks to other clubs notably to Dewsbury in her high heels, surely something nobody else would ever do! The Club and Trust had always been a huge part of Hilda’s life and we have all lost someone who was quite unique. Rest in peace Hilda – David Durbin
A true friend and also a Fax fan. Hilda was a legend at the club. She was an ever present until this season. And I will really miss her enormously as I’m sure many others will. She was well respected by all the teams she ever was part of and a huge part of the Panthers supporters Rest in peace Hilda – Michael Riley
Can I please offer my condolences to Hilda’s friends and family. I would like to suggest that either Hilda herself or indeed Hilda and her late husband Stan are both inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. A lot of Hall of Fames have categories for “contributors” and there could be no better example(s) – David Appleyard
Lovely lady we had the pleasure of knowing, We’ll forever remember you always wearing high heels, rugby days won’t be the same. Condolences to Hilda’s family – Tina and Macky
The title of legend is given away too easily nowadays but Hilda was in every way the epitome of a club legend. So many funny memories and little chats here and there at games and on the away coaches. She is a star and will be sorely missed. Wherever she has gone to now one thing is for sure there won’t be any swearing! – Mark Cahill
Such a lovely lady who had time for everyone our thoughts go out to her family and friends at this sad time. RIP Hilda you will sadly missed –Â Peter and Anne Smith
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hilda a true legend of the club whose presence, passion, and dedication touched so many lives. Hilda was always there to lend a hand, stepping in whenever needed with unwavering energy and love for the sport. The club simply won’t be the same without her.
One memory that will always stay with me was the time she was commentating over the microphone. She walked confidently onto the field in her heels, only for them to sink into the ground mid-script! After delivering her speech, she forgot to turn the microphone off and began shouting about the referee. Completely unaware it was being broadcast across the entire ground. It gave us all such a laugh and perfectly captured her fiery spirit and sense of humour.
Her legacy is one of laughter, dedication, and heart. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and everyone lucky enough to have known her. Rest in peace, Hilda you will be dearly missed and fondly remembered – Becky Reid
Sending my sincere condolences to the family, friends and to Halifax panthers family she was the height of the club. RIP HILDA X – Kelly Thomas
Such sad news, Hilda was such a wonderful lady. The outpouring of love for her says it all. RIP Hilda – Pete Emmett
Rest easy Hilda xx Stan will be there waiting for you – Karen Scroby
We will miss you terribly Hilda. You would do anything for your beloved Halifax rugby team. I even remember you doing a bungee jump in the car park to raise money when we lesser mortals quaked in fear while watching you. God bless you Hilda. You will never be forgotten – Peter and Gillian Clayton
RIP Hilda. What a lovely lady. Will fondly remember the chats we would have when we had the South Stand Bar – Martin Reynolds
Such sad news but what a life she led. Match days, functions and quiz nights will never be the same again. She’s finally reunited with her beloved Stan – Mike Haigh
Heartbroken to hear this, RIP Hilda. You always made the players and their families so welcome. She is with her beloved Stan now – Louise Bloem
Beautiful lady. You could not think back on the club without Hilda being in your thoughts. Deepest sympathies to family and the club – Kaye Neller
The Club really has lost a true Legend. Rest in Peace beautiful lady – Michelle Richardson
RIP Hilda, the best supporter of Halifax – Rebecca Inman
RIP Hilda – got to know her really well on the away travel. She’d tell me off for shouting the raffle numbers out too loud when I was stood right behind her – Gordon Mitton
A wonderful lady, we will miss you Hilda, RIP xxx – Vicky Atkinson
Loved and respected by everyone, RIP Hilda – David Beevers
RIP Hilda, gone but never forgotten x – Nathan Swarbrick
Sleep tight Hilda, it won’t be the same without you – Sue Dixon
Such a lovely lady. RIP Hilda – Julie Syme
Such sad news Hilda will be missed by so many people but she will be reunited with her beloved Stan. RIP Hilda our lovely friend – Sheila Riley
What an amazing lady. So sad to hear this news, you looked after us at so many games both home and away. Will miss your warm and friendly smile and putting the world to rights after the game, usually in the toilets before setting off home from an away game! Sleep well Hilda xx – Claire Haigh
RIP Hilda you’ll be sorely missed by fans and players of rugby league xx – Barbara Scott
What a wonderful photo of you with all your boys. RIP Hilda you will be sadly missed – Julie Pugh
It’s a very sad day one of Halifax’s greatest coach’s and player R.I.P. she will be truly missed – Gez Leach
Sad news indeed, what a fantastic servant and role model for the club she was. RIP now Hilda. Condolences to all her family and her many friends – Alison Meadows
RIP Hilda never be to be forgotten – John Shaw
Dad had nothing but good things to say about this beautiful lady, RIP from the Dean family xxx – Janet Greenwood
Oh this is so very sad. Rest in peace Hilda, you were an absolute diamond with a heart of gold. One things for sure nobody will ever forget the ever so loved Mrs Hilda Hardy. You’re now back reunited with Stan. Xx – Sarah Lou Taylor-Dawson
Such sad news. Hilda was an absolute star who will be greatly missed by for so very many. Sleep tight x x – Nicola Walmsley
How we laughed! Rest in peace my dear friend – Beryl Scroby
A magnificent lady and cornerstone of Halifax RLFC. Such fond and lasting memories of the Stan and Hilda double act in the 80s. Flat cap, pipe, stockings and high heels. Wonderful characters who I hope are now re-united – Gary Scroby
So sad RIP Hilda. Xx – Paul Griffin
Such sad news, Mrs Halifax RLFC was Hilda, kept Stan in tact! She will be sadly missed by all associated with Halifax – Richard Connell
Such sad news, what a lady, I will miss you. RIP Hilda – Derba Franks
RIP Hilda. You was an absolutely beautiful lady inside out and always had a chat with me about my son Conor McGrath x Much loved by all. Prayers and thoughts to your family at this sad time xxx – Heather McGrath
RIP Hilda you will be sadly missed but never forgotten – Sue Patrick
Very sad news. Rest in peace Hilda – Nicola Tallis
RIP Hilda such a lovely lady x – Lee Brook
I think everyone who has ever been to a Fax game in the last 60 years or more has a Hilda story to tell. A true supporter in every sense of the word and should become an honorary hall of fame member in my humble opinion. Rest in peace Hilda. Forever loved, forever blue and white – Dave Leverton
RIP Hilda. A true club legend and blue and white throughout. Finally together again with Stan – James Hamer
RIP Hilda, such sad news. Finally reunited with Stan – Ross Halstead
RIP Hilda what a woman, South Stand should be renamed The Hilda Hardy stand – Lee Clewley
Sad news Rip Hilda never forgotten – Dave Lister
So sad to hear – what a lovely lady – RIP Hilda – Alison Mitton
Loved by all. Hilda regularly attended the Heritage Lunches and was always one of the first to be acknowledged by the guest. I can’t remember any past player/coach who didn’t have a hug for the First Lady of Halifax RLFC. RIP Hilda. Go meet Stan – Ian Buckley
RIP Hilda xxx – Jackie Haigh
True Halifax legend, Made my time at Halifax 18’s extremely welcoming and I’ll always remember her words of encouragement before a game, one of a kind was Hilda, RIP – Warren Thwaite
What an amazing lady Hilda. RIP and your now with the love of your life stan.
I’m sure the club will do you proud xx – Nic Barber
This is so very sad to hear. A lovely lady with an unrivalled passion for the Club – Ian Simpson
Such sad news RIP Hilda – Adam Beevers
What a wonderful woman. My favourite memory of her is dancing on the tables in Toulouse 2010 after the game and her rollicking the referee most games. I’ll miss her sense of humour, fun and friendship RIP HH – Joanne Crossley
Hilda was a lovely lady. Condolences to the family xx – Becky Dillon
RIP Hilda you certainly won’t ever be forgotten. Legend of a woman. Was a pleasure xxxx – Andy Fox
RIP Hilda. You will be sadly missed. Heart and Soul of Halifax Rugby. Reunited with your beloved Stan – Ian Helliwell
So sorry to hear this news, you hat a beautiful soul who I’m sure will be missed by many. RIP lovely lady – Sarah Kennedy
So sorry to hear of Hilda’s passing. She will always be remembered as the First Lady of Halifax RLFC. She will be with her beloved Stan once again. RIP Hilda – Mick & Sue Blacker
So very sad you were such a lovely lady and I will miss you xx – Jane Fairbank
Players come and players go but Hilda was our stalwart standing fast. You may now be gone, but you will always hold legendary status with the fax family. Rest easy with Stan xx – Julie Farndog
Rest in peace Mrs Halifax. The word legend is branded about very easily but you Hilda are every sense of the word. Your life, Your smile and your work will never be forgotten – Nathan Farrar
RIP Hilda a pleasure too have known you, true fax Legend – Stephen Boyer
RIP Hilda an amazing Lady was like mother hen to players and supporters alike I remember her once telling me off for going to an away match on the coach without a coat when it was a cool day. She will be sorely missed xx – Robert Pidgeon
An irreplaceable legend of our club, an example to many of us in so many ways, an unconditional supporter of our great club. To many in the game she was the enduring face of Halifax RLFC over many years. RIP Hilda, God Bless – Steve Lambert
A wonderful kind and lovely lady. We will miss you Hilda x – Ian Garside
One of the nicest ladies you will ever meet RIP xxxxxx – Tony Abbott
So sad to hear this what a lovely friendly lady she was who had time for anybody. The heart and soul of Halifax RLFC RIP Hilda – David Ambler
True Legend. RIP – Shelley Hawkins
Such sad news.. Hilda and stan were the heartbeat of fax.. RIP Hilda – Tony Waite
RIP Hilda I will always remember the happy times with you and Stan especially at Thrum Hall – Alan Bray
RIP Hilda an incredible lady who loved the club with all her heart x – Gareth Matthews
RIP Hilda hope uncle stan is waiting for you xx – Carole Jones
Lovely tribute. Such a special lady. I don’t think anyone who has played for, worked for this incredible club over the last 60-70 years will not have lovely memories of Hilda and Stan. The mum of all of us during our time at the club. God Bless x – Liam
RIP Hilda. You were a legend – Susan Wilkinson
Really sad to hear this. She was part of the fittings at Halifax RLFC and always had time for a quick chat. The sound of her heels coming down the corridors struck fear into the hearts of players. RIP, Hilda – James McPhillips
Such sad news. Rest in peace Hilda – Catherine Choppen
Such sad news. She lived and breathed Halifax RLFC. Deepest condolences to all her friends and family. She will be missed by everyone on match days.
R.I.P Hilda – Scott Fletcher
First female, in 2008, to be inducted onto the RFL Roll of Honour. A legend – RIP Hilda – Pat Crawshaw
RIP Hilda – Lauren O’Brien
RIP Hilda. Halifax through & through! – Carl Briggs
Rest in peace Hilda Hardy forever loved – Dwayne Tetley
RIP Hilda x – Lisa Hulme
So sad what a wonderful person Hilda was a absolute club legend .
She needs to be on the honours board or dedicate a stand to such a wonderful person who dedicated her life to the club RIP XX – Neil Grace
What a wonderful woman! X so sad to read this xxx You were Halifax through and through and amazing with your advice on getting my lads kit clean! – Samantha Rennie
God Bless Hilda, such a lovely person and stalwart of the club. She will be very sorely missed – Simon Oxby
May she rest in peace, what a lovely lady. Sympathy goes to all her family and friends that knew her – Danny Ambler
Absolutely gutted to read this, another legend gone from us. I’ll miss you – Chris Kershaw
RIP Hilda – Jason Payne
So sorry to hear of the passing of Hilda sending condolences to all the family
RIP HILDA – Denise Edge
Such a wonderful lady having spent time with Hilda was amazing. Mrs Halifax will be how I remember her . Back with Stan now . God bless you Halifax panthers mum . Rest well – Reg Cartwright
Don’t make them like Hilda nowadays – Richard Day
Rest in peace Hilda. As others have said, an absolute legend of Halifax RLFC/Blue Sox/Panthers. Her passion and spirit will be sadly missed – Claire Nixon
R I P Hilda you will be missed by all who knew you , players coaches supporters of not only Hrlfc but the whole of rugby league – George Skirrow
A huge part of Halifax RL has died today. Such sad news – Neil Empsall
R I P Hilda , gone but will never be forgotten. God bless – Steve Baines
RIP Hilda things won’t be the same without seeing you down there. Straighten your stocking seams you’re about to be reunited with stan – Nicola Jane
So sad! Rest in peace Hilda! – Beth Squire
The legend the core of Halifax RLFC – Chris Skirrow
Rest in Peace Hilda we will miss you. A Fax legend. xx – Helen Thorpe
Rest in Peace Hilda, back with Stan at last xx – Peter McNamara
God bless Hilda will miss you telling off the blind refs. RIP lovely Lady – John Hopkinson
RIP Hilda. A lovely lady that will never be forgotten at Fax I’m sure – Ryan Simms
A true Fax legend will be sadly missed but never forgotten forgotten RIP Hilda sending lots of love to all family and friends – Julie Payne
RIP Hilda. A true legend! – Rob Whitley
That’s so sad a lovely lady! – Michael Turner
Sad news indeed. A prominent figure around the club for all the time I’ve been a supporter (35 years) and no doubt for many years before. Many condolences to her family and many friends – Bob Bates
RIP Hilda sadly missed – Richard Harrison
RIP Hilda never forgotten – Anne Smith
So so sad RIP Hilda x x x – Steve Whitaker
RIP Linda – lovely lady who always made everyone feel welcome and an absolute legend. Xxx – Daz Lee
RIP Hilda, will cherish our memories together xxx – Jade Franks
Such sad News R.I.P Hilda x x – Rachel Billingham
Really sad news we all loved you Hilda you will be sorely missed RIP and God bless x – Jon Crowther
God bless Hilda, a lovely lady – Catherine Cox
So sad to hear! RIP Hilda – Steven Williams
Sad news. R.I.P Hilda. Legend of Halifax rugby – Melanie Lymm
Really sad to hear this news Hilda always looked out for us even when we were just the Colt side she had time for everyone RIP Hilda xx – Tim Batchelor
Very sorry to hear this terrible news. My deepest sympathies to the Fax family; supporters, club staff/officials, players and of course Hilda’s family – Gavin Butler
RIP Hilda, condolences to all family and friends – Wayne Scott
Total legend – Stuart Chilcott
RIP Hilda – Karen Boyle
What a beautiful lady. She will be sadly missed x – Liz Keyes
RIP Hilda, one of the unsung heroes of our great club – Richard Curtis
RIP Hilda xxxx – Sue Brewster
So very sad to read this. Now to be reunited with your beloved Stan. RIP Hilda – Lisa Stoddart
RIP lass. Lovely lady – Clare Bowen
The number of comments on here says it all about Hilda and her commitment and love for the club, the game of rugby league and all those involved…and just how well loved she was by those that knew her – Craig Empsall
Sad news Hilda was a special lady – Sharon Foster
RIP Hilda. Condolences to her family – Hugh Moran
So sad! What a lovely lady – Ryan Lee
So so sad, she was one truly amazing person that I had the privilege of many great conversations with her. RIP X – Aaron Dawson
RIP Hilda, a true lady & Halifax RLFC to the core – Paul Haggerty
Both Hilda and her late Husband Stan were rugby through and through such a sad day for the Halifax Panthers and all her friends n Family R.I.P – Mary Bunting
RIP Hilda, condolences to your family. You will be missed throughout the Club xx – Anna Harrison-Birch
RIP Hilda. You’ll be missed. Xx – Michelle Bates
RIP Hilda, such a lovely lady. One of a kind – Matt Firth
R.I.P. Hilda what wonderful person and servant to Halifax rugby league – Paul Rochford
So sad to hear this! What a great lady she was! Never to be forgotten by all at HRLFC! She loved Halifax RL and they all loved her back. Sleep tight Hilda xxx – Maureen McEvoy
RIP wonderful lady x – Martin Chapman
Such sad news. Will be reunited with her beloved Stan, 2 legends of Fax together. RIP Hilda xx – Neil Crowther
RIP Hilda you and Stan will always be in my heart – Chris Shaw
Sad news, a character without a doubt. RIP Hilda – Steve Brighton
RIP Hilda an absolute diamond gone shining as a star – John Peel
Utterly gutted, what a lady! She was amazing and gave the lads so much love! We will miss her. Say hi to Stan! – Peter Jones
R.I.P Hilda, A beautiful soul whose presence will be terribly missed – Nathan Field
So sad to read this. Irreplaceable to Halifax is Hilda. Just shows how much she was respected and loved by all the comments on here from ex players. My sincere condolences to her family, reunited with her beloved Stan – Helen Thornes
RIP Hilda – Debbie Phillipson
R I P Hilda – Anne Dixon
Hilda was so gorgeous. So sad to hear of her passing. So sorry for your loss to all at the club. RIP Hilda – Martina Ni Riagain
Rest in Peace – John Wainwright
RIP, should be a statue of her! – Stuart Robinson
Aww Hilda. The heart of Halifax RLFC. Lots of lovely memories. Sleep tight. Reunited with lovely Stan . Xxx – Tracey Smith
Such a lovely lady RIP Hilda x – Jannette Wade
Sad news to hear condolences to family and friends – Lindon Batley
Rest in peace Hilda, an absolute wonderful person who will be hugely missed – Daniel Crampton
Awwww Hilda, what a woman! I’m sure you’ll be up there in ya heels getting everyone in order! You will be missed – Deborah Ramsay
Fly high Hilda, Sending love to everyone who knew this amazingly special Lady, She really was magnificent… See you on the other side xx – Sabrina Briggs
RIP Hilda – John Goldsmith
RIP Hilda, one of the best – Harris Abbott
So sad to hear of Hilda’s passing a lovely lady and stalwart of Halifax RLFC she will be greatly missed by all of us . RIP Hilda – Joan Atkinson
Such very sad news. RIP Hilda – Kay Morgan
Such sad news, so many memories of her throughout the years. RIP Hilda – Emma Scott
Such sad news, a lovely, lovely lady who was blue and white through and through. Stan won’t be getting any peace now. Sending all our love – Sean Pollard
Such sad news to hear. RIP Hilda, many years of devotion to your beloved Halifax RLFC / Halifax Panthers. You can now join Stan at the Scratching Shed in the Sky – Christian Smith
RIP Hilda – Dale Driver
Sad News, she was Halifax RLFC plenty of chats and memories. She’ll be sorely missed, good night god bless – Tom Hooley
RIP Hilda – Ian Lloyd
Rip Hilda been a pleasure to have known you and to have worked with you, Sleep tight – Sean Rothery
Just to see her face, and be told to stop beggering about… Just one more time – Lyndon Allsopp
RIP absolute legend – Laura Bowen
Rip Hilda x – John McParland
Awww soo sad, RIP Hilda … Blue and White thru and thru – Julian Bland
I remember she always had a smile for everyone, kind warm hearted blood ran blue and white a hero of Halifax. Was always lovely when I was a ball boy and whenever our paths crossed. She will always be remembered as a Halifax RLFC legend forever and always. Rest well Hilda RIP – Simon Jevons
That cheeky smile and glint in your eyes, matchdays wont be the same again. RIP Hilda xx – Simon Hall
R.I.P Hilda it was very lovely knowing you through the years I’ve been a Halifax panthers fan – Angie and James Costello
Legend, what a lovely lady xx RIP – Stephen Hodgson
Aw sad news RIP Hilda – Robert Boocock
RIP Hilda, such sad news, a fantastic lady, you will be missed. X – Steve Robinson
RIP Hilda xx – Trish Coyle
Heart breaking news Hila was one Special Lady who was Halifax rlfc, blue and white to her core and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. RIP Hilda – James Fairbank
What a titanic character you will be missed Hilda x – Ben Crowther
RIP Hilda you will be sadly missed – Pat Fossett
RIP Hilda you’ll be missed by all xx – Donna Schofield
Rip Hilda you will be missed by so many , you be cheering the mighty fax up there still – Richard Dickson
R.I.P. Hilda you will be missed by many xx – Kimberley Marsden
Sorry to be reading this RIP Hilda – Edwina O’Sullivan
So sad to hear this. A lovely lady & a great supporter of our club. She will be missed by all who knew her – Mandy Shaw
A true legend of the Club who worked throughout many different decades and times for the Club and the Trust. Thank you for all you did for so many different people during that time. You will be missed. R.I.P. Hilda – David Grayson
Sad news. RIP, Hilda – Jacqueline Crawford
R.I.P Hilda – Avril Western
Lots of stories shared by Hilda at the games, Such a wonderful lady who will be missed very much, god bless you and rest in peace. Sending love to all her family x – Meesh Leonard
Sad news RIP Hilda – Dave Smith
Devastating news! Absolutely, the heart and soul of the club. R.I.P Hilda! – Ross William
Rip Hilda x – Jodie Bond
I’m so sorry to hear this. Hilda was such a lovely lady. May she now rest in peace – Maureen Hartley
RIP Hilda gone but you will never be forgotten – Carol Crowther
R.I.P. Hilda. It’s not often that women are given the Legend status but you’re one of them. Loved by home and away, fans and players alike – Ian Griffiths
Rip Hilda you will never be forgotten – Gary Bray
R I P. Hilda,such a lovely lady.xx – Christine Sumnall
Very sad to hear this news about Hilda. A true Halifax RLFC icon – Peter Faulkner
Thoughts & love are with all her family at this heart breaking time – Laura Sanderson
Rip Hilda – Joel Whitaker
Hilda true club legend xxx – Wayne Lee
Very sad news. Halifax ran through her blood. You will be sadly missed – Charlotte Elizabeth
RIP Hilda. A lovely lady and a genuine club legend at Fax – Robin Miles
So sorry to hear this sad news, RIP Hilda, such a nice lady and a Fax legend, a huge loss to Halifax! xx – David Hargreaves
RIP Hilda, lovely lady – Ben Thompson
Very sad news. Hilda was Halifax and made sure everyone was looked after regardless of whether they were Halifax or the opposition. A true legend and character, and one of the very best. RIP Hilda – Josh Chapman
Rest in peace Hilda. I hope somewhere you are with Uncle Stan, Harry and Sheila – Gary Whiteley
What an icon of the club. Such sad news. Sending our love and condolences to Hilda’s family and friends – Lee Barnett
RIP Hilda . Condolences to the family. RIP – Andy Riding
RIP Hilda – Graham Osbourne
RIP Hilda – Mark Howarth
It was an honour and a pleasure to of known Hilda. She will be sorely missed by us all. My deepest condolences to Hilda’s family and friends – Katie Punch
RIP Hilda a real gem of a lady Blue & White Halifax legend – David Greenwood
Such a sad day. God bless, Hilda, we’ll never forget you – Helen Brown
A sad day. RIP Hilda – Bob Harrison
RIP Hilda – Ryan Brewster
Rest in Peace Hilda! Will always have lovely fond memories of you! – Hannah Collins
Rest in peace Hilda a true Fax legend x – Gail Midgley
RIP Hilda – Jack Howarth
RIP Hilda – Gav Dodd
RIP Hilda. A true legend of the club and one of the few faces who have always been around for as long as I can remember. You will be missed by many – Philip Daughtrey
RIP Hilda – Karine Cherrill
Aw Hilda so many happy memories of a long friendship. Will miss you lovely lady. RIP and miss you Sharon and Elaine xxx – Sharon Bradley
We are so sorry to hear this. Hilda was the heart and soul of the club and will be missed by all that knew her – Lucy Cope
Oh Hilda! You will always go down in fax history! What a beautiful human through and through. Rest easy! – Emily Jayne
What terribly sad news to wake up to. Our hearts are a bit broken this morning reading this news. A fax legend – Lou Lou Clark
Hilda was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Her and her late husband Stans love for Halifax RLFC (Panthers) was impeccable and both were well loved by the rugby league fraternity. Condolences to family and friends. RIP Hilda. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten – Gary Ellis
So very sad to hear this news. Condolences to the family. Hilda you will be missed by many – Karen Auty
So saddened to hear of the passing of Hilda. A wonderful lady who gave her time and love to the club. She will be sorely missed by everyone. RIP Hilda a legend of Halifax Rugby League – Neil Pidgeon
So sad news, Hilda was such a fine lady, lots of good memories with her and Stan. Mrs Halifax – RIP – Clive Firth
God Bless You Hilda. HALIFAX ICON – Chris Kerry
RIP Hilda. A good friend gone but not forgotten x – Emily Hewitson-Townley Baldinger
So sad. RIP Hilda. She’ll be sorely missed and yes a true icon of Halifax rlfc – Martin Ramsay
RIP Hilda – Michael Ford
Rest in peace Hilda many memories at thrum Hall with you n stan & my grandma legend – Dom Mallinson
RIP Hilda – Jonathan Dowlan
Oh no how sad, RIP Hilda x – Michele Frankland
So sad what a lovely women always made me feel so welcome – Julia Lee
RIP Hilda back together with Stan love from Steve & Colleen xx – Steve Conway
Such sad news. Hilda was a wonderful lady, she will be truly missed xxx – Debs Kennedy-Tallis
RIP Hilda. She was an amazing woman and this is a devastating sadness x – Sophie
Sad news indeed. She served the club well, RIP now Hilda. Condolences – Alison Meadows
Rest In Peace Hilda God Bless a great servant to the club as was Stan xxxxx – Neil Lomas
RIP Hilda what a lovely lady she was xx – Melissa Fairbank
Aw lovely Hilda. What a truly lovely lady who will me missed by everyone. R.I.P Hilda you legend xx – Sharon Lister
Rip Hilda – Chris Bowman
Our sincere condolences to Hilda’s family – an absolute legend (along with Stan) always there for the Panthers – John Gomez
RIP Hilda. A true Fax legend – Sarah Burke
RIP Hilda. A legend within the Halifax club she will be missed enormously – Gary Armitage
RIP Hilda – Tracy Barker
RIP Hilda you was a lovely lady and will be missed by a lot of people in Halifax – Margaret and Manny and Family
Very sad very fond memories of Hilda a true supporter of the club RIP – Cat
Sad sad news. RIP – Dean Wilson
RIP Never Forgotten – Paul Irvine
RIP Hilda an absolutely amazing lady xxx – Anjanette Taylor
Difficult to say just how much Hilda has done for Halifax RLFC. Club legend in every true sense – Tim Curtis
Diamonds are forever and Hilda was one of them x RIP – Darron Shepherd
Awww such sad news R.I.P. Mrs Halifax, no blood in those veins just a river of blue and white xxxx – Sue Jackson
Sad news rip Hilda – Adrian Royston
A fine lady, RIP Hilda – Linz Gardner
Aw rip Hilda – Gemma Ford
Awww.x.x. what a woman. I remember being there i think for a giants game and the teams shirts clashed in colour’s if I remember rightly and she went to get a spare set so the other team could wear them.. or something like that – Joanne Humpleby
RIP Hilda – Jonathan Horsfield
God love her a true FAX fan heart & soul RIP – Carole Nicholl
RIP Hilda xx – Anji Fairbank
May she rest in peace and watch from above – Al Prout
RIP Hilda a true fax legend x – Neil Boyer
RIP Hilda – Jim Bailey
A lovely lady and a true supporter. RIP Hilda – Graham Hall
A lovely lovely lady, a true blue and white. Rest in peace Hilda – Angela Spencer
Sad sad day for the whole club & fans a like. RIP Hilda – Rob Quick
RIP Hilda – Heather Hanson
RIP Hilda – Nick Blackburn
Really sad news to read, everyone involved in Rugby League will have know Hilda and her love for the game and everyone involved. An absolute legend who is back with her Stan. R.I.P Hilda – Stacy Duffy
RIP Hilda, you will be missed by many – Tracy Green
Ohh no, RIP lovely lady, so proud to have known you for so long, what a an incredible woman xx – Darren Moore
What an amazing lady she was – Timothy Hancock
R.I.P Hilda – Sean McDonald
RIP Hilda an amazing honour and privilege. Your efforts will always be treasured – Nigel Highley
RIP Hilda. What a lovely lady. Back with Stan now – Gaz Webb
God bless her – Kev Oldfield
RIP Hilda – Gary Whiteman
RIP Hilda x – Christine Crouch
Beautiful lady through and through – Simon Windle
Sad news. RIP – Gregory Spencer
RIP Hilda Halifax blue and white to the core – Andy Binns
So sorry to hear this sad news RIP Hilda – Phil Cooper
R.i.p Hilda ..great to see so many club players present and ex showing their respects to a legend of the club – Gary Templeman
Such sad news, RIP Hilda you made my time at Halifax so memorable. I thank you I got to meet and know you – Aaron Trinder
Such sad news. Hilda was an absolute star.. sending lots of love to her family and all those close to her. Xx – Chloe Ruth
Aww Hilda bless we will all miss you so much. Sleep well xx – Graham Skirrow
RIP Hilda xx God Bless – Richard Leigh
R.I.P Hilda – Annette Varley
Nice, genuine and friendly lady. Rest in peace Hilda xx – Jonathan Heap
Sorry to hear the very sad news – Paul Hansbury
RIP Hilda, beautiful lady and one of a kind. You will be missed by all – Shellie Calvert
We are related to Hilda by marriage. She was such a wonderful lady who was Halifax through and through. Finally reunited with Uncle Stan…RIP HILDAÂ LOVE –Â Val Kris Marc Eldridge
Hilda you will be so missed, you were a wonderful women with the Halifax Club and all the players in your heart week out in week out, home and away season after season.  A real treasure we were fortunate to know you. RIP. – Elizabeth Bonfield
Oh my words we will miss you. – David and Julie Fleming
RIP, Hilda. A legend in high heels. XXX – Jackie Crawford
Hilda a great lady for the club. Will be sadly missed by all, RIP – Stewart Stott
Hilda a massive loss to Halifax RLFC and Rugby League as a whole – Pete and Diane Faulkner
As I sit here a week away from the Challenge Cup Final for the Wheelchair Rugby in Wigan, I remember you coming off the coach in your heels last year and I showed you all in the the hall where you sat down, opened your bag up to get your packed lunch out ready to watch the game. You and the Halifax Trust have sponsored my son Robert for two seasons now and after that Wigan game last year you all got together for a sponsor photo. We will be remembering you next week Hilda back in Wigan and thank you for all you have done over the years. You are and always will be our true Mrs Halifax legend x RIP Hilda x – Shelly Hawkins
RIP Hilda, lovely lady –Â Kevin Mitchell
So sad to hear of Hilda’s passing.  She was a kind and gentle person who loved and served the club throughout all its ups and downs. Her memory will be treasured by those who knew her for ever. RIP Hilda – Jennifer Needham (formerly Pearson)
RIP Hilda, and thanks for the memories. The whole RL world is sure gonna miss the twinkle in your eyes – John
So sad to lose a true Halifax legend and a wonderful family friend. Reunited with her beloved Stan. I am sure they are up there now with Harry and Sheila putting the rugby world right. The Whiteley family – Andrew Whiteley
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