When church stalwart Jack Dent died in 2006 he left behind a collection of speeches and jokes.
Now they are being published and sold to raise money for Skipton's Christ Church, where he was a warden for many years.
The book, "Faith Healers Don't Do Teeth", was launched at the church last Thursday.
Jack, a member of Craven Speakers' Club, lived in Romille Street and spent his working life as a supervisor at Johnson and Johnson, Gargrave. He died aged 84.
His son-in-law, Brent Garner, said: "He was always noted for his witticisms and speeches and after he died, I found among his papers a hoard of scraps of paper and notebooks containing speeches and jottings of jokes, anecdotes and pocket wisdom that he had collected throughout his life.
"Jack was a life-long supporter of Christ Church, which is now raising funds to remove the pews, and I thought he would be amused and pleased if we could sell his collection to raise more money. Those who knew him well can hear his voice come through."
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The reordering fund now stands at more than £70,000, but more is needed.
Churchwarden Rod Fell said: "Our aim is to make a more flexible space for what is a growing demand for venues in Skipton.
"The church will remain a place of worship, but will also offer space for events and concerts. I am delighted that Jack is still helping even though he is no longer with us."
The book will sell for £4, all of which will go to the reordering fund.
Copies can be obtained by sending a cheque to Rod Fell at 6 Firth Street, Skipton.
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