Shane Leigh Yates

As his parish priest in Devonport, I had much to with Shane in his younger years…He was very special…love to his families…I followed his career over the years…God rest him…Denis….

I only met Shane once, when visiting Zeta with your cousin Jillian, but in that short time we instantly connected and I felt like I had known you for years with your warmth and personality.

Rest In Peace
Shane

I will miss you

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Shane Yates. Shane was much more than a race caller to me. Shane was a gentleman, a friend, a mentor and an absolute inspiration! My life, like so many others is much richer for knowing Shane Yates. Shane’s humour, sense of humanity and his very essence transcended Australian racing.

A much loved member of the Devonport community.The best racecaller over all codes i met.Rest peacefully Shane.
Simon Harper.

On behalf of myself and my wife who were Managing Directors of Western Video Pty Ltd who used to provide the pictures to Skychannel and worked with Shane for nearly 30 years our deepest condolences to family..

Rip old boss x legend x

RIP old boss x legend x

Shane’s passion for those he cared for were second to none. Thank you for your belief in those you lead. RIP
Trudi and Tyler

Shane you will be missed by many, always had a smile and up for a chat, deepest condolences to the family.

Shane you will be missed by many, always had a smile and up for a chat, deepest condolences to the family.

You will be missed by the many people whose lives you touched through footy, racing (or any sport really), but above all being the great bloke you were to work with, and the mentor and dad you were to your kids. Rest easy now Cobbarrr. Good onya champ.

I have been deeply saddened at the passing of Shane, he was a colleague and friend over the past years and he was the epitome of a good bloke with a sharp wit and always good humoured. I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. May he RIP.

Beautiful service.
Our love and thoughts are with you all.
from Viv Chris and Family

Beautiful and fitting service
Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Viv, Chris and family

Shane was an inspiration to me, and someone I always looked up to. He was the broadcaster that I aspired to be. He trusted my skill, and believed in me. He is responsible for my first Football commentary stint on radio. It was early 80s, it was on 7AD, and half time at the Devonport Oval: Devonport v North Launceston. He crossed back to the studio, took his headphones off, and much to the shock of our Expert that day Leon Wootton, said Mick, its all yours, call the third quarter, and I will listen on the radio from the other side of the ground. There started something special for me that has taken me on a broadcasting journey In many areas that I continue to love.

Rest in Peace Shane, you were an ideas man, Family Man and a Gun Broadcaster.

Great times and lots of laughs my friend , memories that will last in my mind forever, will miss you mate