In loving memory of Neville Desmond Kirkpatrick who sadly passed away on 3rd September 2024.
A loved Dad to Dan, Grandpa to Matilda, Brother to Marion, Gerald, Ron and Anne, Husband to Sandra and friend to many. A true gentleman.
Neville was born in North Yorkshire on the 8th November 1942 to Reginald and Florence Kirkpatrick. He worked in a variety of jobs upon leaving Archbishop Holgate's including, perhaps unexpectedly to some of you reading this, lorry driving! He found his true calling in the late 1970s - a publican. Firstly at The Black Horse in Ainderby Quernhow and then The Fairfax Arms in Gilling East from 1984 - 1998. He moved with Sandra to Pocklington for a well earned retirement.
Retirement at the age of 55 was not really for Neville and after buying and running a shop in Skipton with Sandra for a couple of years he found a part time position more locally with RM English's in Pocklington. The barman life did eventually draw him back and he worked into his 70s a few evenings each week at The Plough in Hayton and The Hotham Arms. Following Sandra's passing in 2001, Neville found a real passion for walking (a founding member of the Pocklington Ramblers in 2003), long haul travel and golf. He then found a new passion on the 8th September 2021 - doting on his granddaughter, Matilda.
Wonderful nights inthe Fairfax ,especially on the nights of our rallies on the miniaturerailway. Happy memories of Nevilleand Sandra trying to get everyone out by hoovering and telling people tol lift their legs. Portion control often said when more chip were wanted. What a star couple ,god bless them both
Had many a night at the Fairfax Arms in my younger days. I always remember many New Years Eve parties at the pub, all of us dressed up and having an absolute ball. R.i.p Neville x
I worked for NEVER at the Fairfax Arms whilst still at school, I have some wonderful memories of him and Sandra and Dan!!!! Serve on in Peace Neville. All my love. Xxx
I am so proud to say that Nev was part of my life and the world is a lesser place without him. He was a dear and good man may he be at peace.
Awwww Hazel, you were also so lovely behind the bar, lots of love me and Mum!!! They were good times weren't they!!! Xxx
In memory of a lovely neighbour and friend
René Kirkpatrick
3 generations of the Kirkpatrick family
RIP Neville a true gentleman
Neville and Sandra behind the bar at the Fairfax Arms where we first met him, glad to say we still new him some 35 years later, a true Yorkshire man
Sadly missed, but some great memories 😍
RIP Neville
A true gentleman and lovely neighbour who will be missed by many. RIP dear Neville.
So much fun with Neville and Sandra with Hazel pulling the pints before we got through the door. Still our favourite local. See you at Octon. A long life and lived as it should be. Chris Moore and Michele.
Neville and Sandra behind the bar at the Fairfax Arms where we first met him, glad to say we still new him some 35 years later, a true Yorkshire man
Sadly missed, but some great memories 😍
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