We have lost the great Chris. A good friend of mine,he excelled in the sport at all levels, including with Snydale Twilight of my bloodlines. He won the Grand National with Snydale Express at Tarbes. A hard worker he was a great influence on the sport at all levels, with his love of the sport and intelligence. I found him to be a quiet,honest man of integrity Yours Jim Emerton.
Chris Gordon of Old Snydale aged 73 passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, 15th May, 2025. The husband of Carol, a devoted and loving dad to Kim with her husband Chris, and Katie with her fiancé Ross, cherished and adored grandad to Harriet and Olivia, a very dear brother to Madeline, and a dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many people, especially within the pigeon racing community.
A funeral service will be held at St. John’s RC Church on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by interment at Normanton Lower Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations for a pigeon trophy in Chris’s memory, to be awarded to one of his beloved pigeon clubs. A donation box will be available at the back of the church.
Following the service, a funeral buffet will be held at Kings Croft Hotel, Pontefract. The family invites attendees to share a written message or humorous story about Chris, which can be placed in a pigeon basket at the back of the church for the family to read later.
For all enquiries, please contact R J Burgess Funeral Directors at 01924 894017.
Thursday 5th June:
1.00pm– Funeral Service – St John The Baptist R C Church, Newland Lane, Normanton, WF6 1BA
1:45 - Funeral Buffet – Kings Croft Hotel, Wakefield Rd, Pontefract, WF8 4HA.
Very sad indeed,Chris was a real gentleman.I first met Chris,whilst visiting the late Eddie Wright.Since then we have been best friends.To be informed of his sudden death was a big shock to me,as I had spoken to him at thr begining of May.He was so looking forward to the incoming racing season.May he rest in peace. Sid Collins Ballyclare.
