
We are very sad to announce the loss of community legend, Pat Gentle, who gave ten years of her life to Cottingley Community Centre.
Pat worked tirelessly to help the centre recover after it was threatened with closure and after the Covid pandemic.
She volunteered for many organisations including MHA, Leeds City Council, Re;establish, In Bloom and Friends of Cottingley Community Centre.
Cllr Andrew Scopes (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck) said:
“I was sad to hear of Pat’s passing and happy to be able to arrange a letter from the Lord Mayor thanking her, so she knew how much she was appreciated in the community, remembering her passion for the centre and her community.”
We are missing her presence at the Community Centre and are grateful to have known Pat and work alongside her.
Pat’s funeral is at Cottingley Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 12 February at 11:30am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
This post was written by Christine Smart
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