EMPSON John Michael Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on December 25th aged 77 years. Husband of Mary, father of Gary, Jacqueline and Sarah. Loving grandad of Jade and Charlie. Also much loved brother, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Heworth at 1.30pm, Thursday, January 18th, 2018, followed by burial at York Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations will be gratefully received towards British Lung Foundation and Arthritis Research UK.