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Deaths

• joyce masters

  MASTERS Joyce In hospital, Joyce aged 85 years, of Easingwold. Beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Lynn and Guy, a dear mother-in-law and nan. _ Funeral Service York Crematorium, Thursday, May 10th, at 12.20p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made to St. Monica's Hospital. read more

• Florence Elizabeth Spearman

  SPEARMAN Florence Elizabeth (nee Tiplady) (Liz) On April 22nd, at York Hospital, after a bravely fought illness, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Chris, dearest sister of Jillian, John and Julie, loving aunt and sister-in-law. _ A Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. Thomas' Church, Green Hammerton on Thursday, May 10th, at 10.30am. All flowers welcome. read more

• Doreen Bellerby

  BELLERBY Doreen Passed away at home, at Motcombe Grange, on April 17th, aged 90 years. Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and by her many friends. _ Funeral at St. Mary’s Church, Motcombe, Dorset, on Friday, May 4th, at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, or RSPCA may be sent to Bracher Brothers F/D, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QL. Tel. 01747 822494. read more

• Allan Harver

  HARVER Allan Died peacefully, at St Leonard's Hospice, after a brave fight, aged 63. Beloved husband of Christine, devoted dad of Catherine and her partner Ben. _ Funeral Service to be held at St. Mary’s, Haxby, on Thursday, May 10, at 10.00am, followed by committal at York Crematorium, at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations at church for St Leonard's Hospice. read more

• Shirley Barrow

  BARROW Shirley On April 26th, peacefully, aged 80 years, former teacher at Joseph Rowntree School. The much loved sister of Brian, Ann and the late Peter, loving sister-in-law of Blanche, a much loved aunt and a great friend of Joan. _ Funeral Service and cremation to take place at York Crematorium, on Thursday, May 10th, at 1.40pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given to St Leonard’s Hospice on a plate at the Service. read more

• William George (Bill) Smith

  SMITH William George (Bill) On April 25th at home, aged 78. Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Glyn and Karen, dear father-in-law of SallyAnn and Erich, adored grandpa of Jessica, Adam, Ethan and Lydia and brother-in-law of Zena. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at All Hallows Church, Sutton-on-the-Forest on Wednesday, May 9th at 1.30pm. No dark colours, no flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Jessie's Fund or Yorkshire Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service. Enquiries to Chapman Medd & Sons, Funeral Services. Tel 01347 821370. read more

• Muriel Dowsey

  DOWSEY Muriel (formerly Dixon) On April 26th peacefully in Mulberry Court Nursing Home, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of William, much loved mother of Josephine and Suzanne, mother-in-law of Eric, treasured grandma to Gary, Helen and Michael and great-grandma to Freddie, Alfie and Joe. _ Funeral Service to take place at St Philip and St James Church, Clifton on Tuesday, May 8th at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished can be made to St Leonard's Hospice, a plate will be provided at the service. Enquiries to J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, York. Tel (01904) 654460 read more

• Robert Thomson

  THOMSON Robert (Bert) Ex British Rail Train Driver On April 24th, suddenly but peacefully at his eldest daughters home in Edinburgh (and his birth place) Bert aged 89 years, one week from his 90th birthday, most dearly beloved husband of the late Morag, cherished and adored dad of Marjorie, Sheila and Dorothy, father-in-law of Ian, Tom and Kevin and loving grandad of Rosslyn and Gary, Greig, Andy, Chris and Robbie and great-grandad of baby Rebecca. _ Funeral Service to take place at York Crematorium, on Wednesday May 9th at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made to can be made to Macmillian Nurses. A plate will be provided at the Service. We canna bring the auld days back when we were `a the gither', but silent thoughts and memories dear will stay wi us forever. All enquiries to J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors. _ Tel (01904) 654460 read more

• John Albert McManus

  McMANUS John Albert Passed away peacefully and with great courage and dignity on April 28th. Loving husband to Mary, much loved dad to Neil and Ian and Neil's partner Cathy, adoring grandad to Olivia and Chloe, also a special brother, brother-in-law and uncle. _ Funeral arrangements to be announced later. read more

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