Sir Jack lived in Castleford all his life and died in Pontefract General Infirmary on March 4 after a short illness.

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He was leader of Castleford council until Wakefield metropolitan district was created in 1973. He led it for 11 years.

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A life-long Labour Party member, he was the youngest mayor of Castleford in 1962, and was awarded a CBE then a knighthood.

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Present council leader Coun Peter Box said: "Sir Jack was committed to local government – locally and nationally.

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"He was a miner and worked as a full-time official for the NUM. He also had a keen interest in the National Health Service, chairing Wakefield Health Authority for many years. Sir Jack will be much missed by his many friends and colleagues."

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Lord Lofthouse was leader of Pontefract council when Sir Jack was leader at Castleford. He said: "It has been a privilege to work alongside Sir Jack Smart. He loved the area he represented."

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The funeral is at St Paul's Church, Glass Houghton, on March 16 at 10am.

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