Love and Stevens Funeral Directors

18/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Mary Josephine Carr ✨

We regret to announce the passing of Mrs Mary Carr, of Kippax who passed away on 9th of March 2026.

Mary will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by Martin, Stewart and Paul and Grandsons Daniel and Adam and all her family and friends.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Wednesday the 1st of April 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 1.00pm

Charity donations in lieu of flowers will be awarded to Macmillan Cancer Support .

All are invited to The White Swan in Kippax after the service.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.

18/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Trevor Senior ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Trevor Senior, of Allerton Bywater, Castleford, who passed away on 24th February 2026, aged 86 years.

Trevor will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all his family and friends.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Thursday 9th April 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.00am

Charity donations in lieu of flowers will be awarded to The Prince of Wales hospice, Pontefract.

All are invited to The Kings Croft, Pontefract after the service.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

18/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice ✨

Dorothy Ding

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a much-loved lady of Kippax, Dorothy who passed away suddenly at Moorleigh Care home on 27th February 2026, aged 88 years.

She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Wednesday 25th March 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕧 12.20pm

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her loved ones at this difficult time.

The family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and support.

All are invited after the service to The Podger in Garforth.

All donations in lieu of flowers will be appreciate by Macmillan Cancer Support.

12/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Margaret Ann Ridge ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Ann Ridge, of Kippax, who passed away on 4th March 2026, aged 79 years.

Margaret will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

A Funeral Service and Cremation will take place on:
📅 Thursday 2nd April 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.40am

Family flowers only please.

All are invited after the service to The White Horse at Ledston.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Margaret’s loved ones at this difficult time.

Please feel free to leave messages of support here.

11/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – David Wilson ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. David Wilson, of Allerton Bywater, Castleford, who passed away on 28th February 2026, aged 69 years.

A dearly loved husband to Teresa and a much-loved son of Maureen, and a precious Dad.

David will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all his family and friends.

A Funeral Service and Cremation will take place on:
📅 Tuesday 31st March 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.00am

The family kindly ask that mourners do not feel the need to wear traditional black.
Colourful clothing is welcome, with Leeds United colours especially appreciated.

🌼 Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received in support of Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.
A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

All are invited back to the Kings Croft hotel after the service. If you could RSVP on your intention to attend that would be helpful.

Messages of love and support are welcome and may be left here for the family.

09/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Pauline Andrew ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Pauline Andrew, of Allerton Bywater, who passed away on 22nd February 2026, aged 84 years.

Pauline will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Monday 16th March 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕐 1.00pm

All are warmly invited afterwards to The Kings Croft Hotel to come together, share memories and celebrate Pauline’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully appreciated by the Macular Society. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her daughter Lynn, Andrew, David and Fay, and all of Pauline’s loved ones at this difficult time.

Feel free to leave comments below, if you plan to attend please make it known so we can plan numbers.

26/02/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Barbara Anne Smith ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Barbara Anne Smith, of Kippax, who passed away on 26th January 2026, aged 82 years.

A loving wife to Paul, and a much-loved step-mum and grandma, Barbara will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all her family and friends.

A Funeral Service and Cremation will take place on:
📅 Monday 2nd March 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.40am

Family flowers only please.

Charity donations will be appreciated by the British heart foundation. A donation box will be available at the crematorium, on the left as you leave.

All are invited afterwards to Garforth WMC.

Our thoughts are with Paul and all of Barbara’s loved ones at this difficult time.

17/02/2026

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30/01/2026

Notice – William (Bill) Forster ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William (Bill) Forster, of Kippax, who passed away suddenly on 9th January, aged 80 years.

Bill will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Wednesday 11th February
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.40am

All are warmly invited to join the family afterwards at The White Swan, Kippax, to share memories and celebrate Bill’s life.

Messages of love and support are welcome and may be left here for the family.

30/01/2026

Funeral Notice

Brenda Winfield ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Winfield, who passed away on 14th January, aged 74 years.

A beloved mum, a much-loved gran and a cherished great-grandma, Brenda will be deeply missed by all her family and everyone who knew her.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Friday 13th February
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕧 12.20pm

As this date also marks Brenda’s birthday, the family respectfully ask mourners to wear bright clothing and vibrant colours in celebration of her life.

All are warmly invited afterwards to The George V Club, Glasshoughton, to continue sharing memories of Brenda.

🌼 Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully appreciated in support of The Stroke Association, by clicking the link or donating at the crematorium.

Feel free to leave messages and intention of attending below.

29/01/2026

Funeral notice

William Leslie Carter ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William Leslie Carter, who passed away on 22nd December 2025.

Born 16th October 1948, William will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Friday 20th February 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.40am

All are warmly invited to join the family afterwards at The White Swan, Kippax, to share memories and celebrate William’s life.

Please feel free to leave comments below for Joe, Bill’s son and anyone who remembers William.