Noel Senior
16th April 2025
Everyone at Doncaster Knights is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Noel Senior.
Noel was a hugely valued member of the Doncaster Knights community who played for the club in the 1960’s and 1970’s, as well as working with the mini and junior section. He was also a committed member of the ‘Knight shift’, a fantastic group of volunteers that support the club. As well as becoming a member of the ‘Chain Gang’ in 2002.
Growing up, Senior went to Mexborough Grammar School, where he was first introduced to rugby. As a boy, he took part in scouting and became a Queen’s Scout attending the World Scouting Jamboree before leaving school to complete his National Service, where he served in the Royal Artillery. Whilst in the Royal Artillery he continued to play rugby but also boxed and competed in athletics.
He then studied to become a teacher which became his life’s vocation. He taught for 34 years at what was first Percy Jackson Grammar School and then amalgamated to become Adwick School. Most notably, Noel was a family man and aside from being married to Sheila and having two sons he leaves 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild who were all the apple of his eye.
The club sends their deepest condolences to all his family and friends at this sad time, he will be massively missed here at Doncaster Knights.
The details of Noel’s funeral are:
12.30pm
Wednesday the 30th April
St Peters Church, Barnburgh (between High Melton and Goldthorpe), DN5 7ES.
