Robert 'Bob' Padgett
Sadly announcing on 20th April 2026, peacefully, at his home in Gowdall, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Sandra. Treasured father to Susan and a dear dear friend.
Funeral service will be held at Memoria Crematorium on Wednesday 13th May, 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research UK.
Graham Robert 'Gilly' Walton
On 24th April 2026, in Castle Hill Hospital, aged 71 years, of Snaith.
Dearly loved son to the late Gilbert and Nora. Much loved dad of Jamie and dear brother to the late David. Sadly missed by all that knew him.
Gilly’s funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, East Cowick on Friday 15th May, 11am. Afterwards, all welcome in his second home at The Bell & Crown, Snaith.Sadly announcing on 13th April 2026, aged 84 years, of Snaith, formerly Leeds & Ackworth.
Roy Woodhead
Sadly announcing on 13th April 2026, aged 84 years, of Snaith, formerly Leeds & Ackworth.
Dearly loved husband of the late Pat. Treasured dad to Tim, Jane, Joanne and Jonty. Cherished grandad and great grandad. A much loved friend.
Funeral service at Pontefract Crematorium on Tuesday 5th May at 2.20pm. Afterwards at The King’s Croft, Pontefract. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for MacMillan Cancer Support. Bright attire and anything Leeds Utd is most welcome – but no red.
Lesley Ann Shipley
Sadly announcing, on 3rd April 2026, in Leeds General Infirmary, aged 68 years, of Pontefract. Former Sister on A&E at Pontefract General Infirmary.
Dearly loved daughter of the late Jack Ramsker Shipley and Joan Shipley. Adored sister to Helen. Treasured auntie to Ashleigh and Lauren, much loved great auntie and a dear mum to Ted the dog.
Her funeral service will take place at Pontefract Crematorium on Thursday 30th April, at 10.20am, afterwards at The Peppered Pig, East Cowick. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Brain Tumour Research.
Gordon Stevens
Sadly announcing on 11th April 2026, in York Hospital, aged 89 years, of Carlton.
Husband of the late Nora. Dad to Julie and partner Andy. Grandad to Samantha and husband Tim. Great grandad to Arthur and Evelyn. Brother in law to sylvia and the late Cyril.
Funeral service at Memoria Crematorium, Barnby Dun on Monday 27th April, 1pm. Family flowers only please.
Gillian Elizabeth Gallagher
Sadly announcing on 29th March 2026, in Doncaster hospital, aged 66 years, of Snaith.
Dearest mother to Antony, Helen and Carl. Treasured nana to Danielle, Jack, Bradley, Alixandra, Natalie, Poppy, Zackary, Molly, Elizabeth and Isabella.
Gillian’s express wishes were for a private cremation which the family have honoured. Family flowers only. Donations in Gillian’s name would be gratefully received to Ashma and Lung UK. Simply make a direct donation to the charity in her name.
Kathleen 'Kath' Walker
Sadly announcing on 12th April 2026, peacefully in Castle Hill Hospital, aged 73 years, of Goole.
Beloved wife of the late Don. Dearly loved mum to Kerry & Stuart, Neil and Emma. Treasured granny to William, Ella and Ted.
Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Cowick on Friday 1st May, 10.30am, followed by interment at Hook Road. Afterwards at Goole Town Cricket Club. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Snaith and Cowick Churches.
Stephen ‘Sarvo’ Sarvent
Sadly announcing, on 29th March 2026, peacefully, in Scunthorpe Hospital, aged 73 years, of West Cowick.
Cherished husband to Jing. Much loved father to Marc, Joyce and Juan, Stella, Paul and Dione. Brother to Jeff. Treasured grandad and great grandad.
Funeral service will be held at the Priory Church of St Laurence, Snaith on Friday 24th April, 11am, followed by a private cremation as was Steve’s wishes. Most important for Steve is for everyone to gather at The Ship Inn, West Cowick to celebrate and remember Steve and his life in a place and with people he loved.