Every day, communities in Leeds must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.
Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our city.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the obituary pages of the Yorkshire Evening Post this week.
The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes.
The Evening Post’s death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our family notices website.
The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.
1. Arthur Neil Wormald
Died peacefully at home after a long illness. Beloved husband to Ann, cherished father to the late Gail and Andrew, much loved grandad to Katie, Beckie, Lorna, Gemma and Tom. Deeply loved Great Grandad to little Arthur, Lily & Jack. Also, much loved brother, uncle and cousin. Arthur and his sense of humour will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral will take place at Rawdon Crematorium on Monday, November 24 at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but donations gratefully received for Guide Dogs For The Blind. Refreshments available afterwards at Horsforth Cricket Club. Enquiries to Kettleys Funeral Services, Kirk Lane, Yeadon, LS19 7LX Tel 01132503716. | Submitted
2. Haydn Stanley Moody
Died peacefully at his home on November 7, 2025, aged 82. Beloved husband of Pam, much loved father of Sarah and Andrew and treasured grandfather. Funeral service and committal to take place on Monday, November 24 at 10am at Cottingley Hall Crematorium. | Submitted
3. Judith Lesley Tosh
Passed away Peacefully in Seacroft Green Care Home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 29, aged 75. Loving Wife of the late Alistair, Sister of David Pickthall, Auntie to Lizzie and Alex, Great Auntie to Hamish and Finn. All of Judith's family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all the care team and staff at Seacroft Grange and Seacroft Green for all their care and attention to Judith. The funeral service and celebration of Judith's life will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, however donations are gratefully received to continue to support the work of the MS Society. There will be a donations box at the service. Please accept this invitation to attend the service. | Submitted
4. Jeff Franklin
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, passed away peacefully in St James’s Hospital, aged 85. The beloved partner of the late Jean and a loved dad of Beverley. The funeral service and committal will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium Chapel on Monday, November 24 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in memory of Jeff to St Gemma’s Hospice for which a collection plate will be available at the service. All enquiries to Thomasons Funeral Service, Tel: 0113 2482899. | Submitted
5. Stella Stewart 12.11.1939 - 8.11.2025
Surrounded by her children, Peter and Helen, daughter-in-law Sara and grandchildren, Hannah, Jake, Callum & Connor, Stella peacefully passed away at St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds after a short illness. Beloved Wife of the late Donald, Sister to Diane and the late Kenneth and a loving Auntie and Great Auntie, she will be greatly missed by us all. Funeral will take place on November 28, 2025 at Lawnswood Crematorium at 11.30am for anyone wishing to attend. Family flowers only but will be a donation plate for the British Heart Foundation. | Submitted