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.
7. Margaret Cooper
Passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, aged 93. Formerly of Tingley. Beloved wife of the late Dennis, treasured mum of Lorraine, Howard, and Elizabeth. A very sadly missed grandma, great-grandma, and a good friend to many. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10am at Cottingley Hall Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Dementia UK can be made at the service. Friends, please accept this intimation. Enquiries to The Coop Funeralcare. Tel: 0113 2522503. | Submitted
8. Sheila Lockhead
Passed away suddenly on September 19, 2025, while on holiday in Spain, aged 74, of Morley. Treasured wife of Andy, loving mum of Samantha, Robert and Michael, a fabulous grandma, and a very good friend to many who will be very sadly missed by all. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2.30pm, Cottingley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired can be made to Help for Heroes at the service. Friends, please accept this intimation. Enquiries to The Coop Funeralcare, Morley. Tel: 01132522503. | Submitted
9. Althea Janice Lacock
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Althea who passed away on September 21, aged 82. The loving daughter of the late Walter and Ida Laycock. A dearly loved sister of Thelma. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at The Cathedral Church of St. Anne, Great George Street, Leeds on Wednesday, October 22 at 10.30am prior to burial in Killingbeck Catholic Cemetery, York Road, Leeds. “May She Rest in Peace” Enquiries to Hughes Funeral Services, Tel: 0113 2480953. | Submitted
10. Mary Grant
Passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jim and loving mum to Gillian, Valerie and Pamela. | Submitted
11. Carole Ann Williamson
On October 4 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Carole, aged 71. Beloved wife of Clive, loving mum of Matthew and Sarah, Grandma of Amelia, Noah and Lucas. The service and committal will take place on Thursday, October 23 at Lawnswood Crematorium at 1pm, Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, LS16 6AH. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired for British Heart Foundation. Donations can be made online: - www.fredhamer.co.uk Dawn Winfield Dip L.M. B.I.F.D. Fred Hamer Funeral Service, James Street, Rawtenstall, Lancs, BB4 7NE. Telephone 01706 215721 / 215791 | Submitted