Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 20 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 20 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 20 death notices last week.

Every week, the York Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the York Press:

Robert 'Bob' Edward Gatenby

Sadly passed away in York hospital On 11th October, aged 75. Loving husband to the late Sylvia.
Read Robert 'Bob' Edward Gatenby's full death notice

Margaret Kendall

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 9th October 2025 aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Frank.
Read Margaret Kendall's full death notice

Reginald Turver

Ex Train Driver Died 27th October aged 103 years. Loving husband to the Late Jean, much loved father to Heather, Stephen and Lynne, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad.
Read Reginald Turver's full death notice

Beryl Tyrrell

Aged 85 Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob). Devoted mum and grandma to Andrew, Jo Ben and Ed.
Read Beryl Tyrrell's full death notice

David Dickinson

On October 9th David Dickinson of Riccall Lane, Kelfield, York - passed away peacefully aged 71 years in the exceptional care of St Leonard's Hospice with his nephew by his side. Informal gathering to celebrate & remember David on Friday 14 November.
Read David Dickinson's full death notice

Michael 'Mick ' Clithero

On 12th October aged 80 years. Devoted husband of Jessie, dad of Mark, Alison and Lindsay, also a much loved grandad.
Read Michael 'Mick ' Clithero's full death notice

Peter Brown

Passed away peacefully on the 24th October at home aged 97. Devoted husband to Jackie, wonderful dad to Allison &
Read Peter Brown's full death notice

John Cairns

A much loved husband of Bev, devoted dad to Jordan and father-in-law to Jenny. Proud Grandad to Amelie and Charlie, cherished uncle to Samantha, Danny, Justin and Gemma, and dear brother to Joan and Peter.
Read John Cairns's full death notice

Dennis Anthony Welby

Sadly passed away peacefully in York hospital after a short illness, aged 86, on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Loving husband of the late Janet, much loved dad of Stephen (Eddie) and the late Simon.
Read Dennis Anthony Welby's full death notice

Peter Dobson

Ex Nestle Locksmith Died Peacefully on 17th October 2025, aged 79 years. Beloved husband to Joyce.
Read Peter Dobson's full death notice

Brian Marshall

Beloved Dad, Father Inlaw, Grandad, Great Grandad, Partner & friend to many. Passed away peacefully on 12th October.
Read Brian Marshall's full death notice

Alwyn Martin Smith

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alwyn Martin Smith on 22nd October 2025 aged 82. Much loved husband of Pauline, beloved father of Brian, Graham and Helen, loving Grandfather of Macaulay, Leah, Shannon, Luke and Sophie.
Read Alwyn Martin Smith's full death notice

Ann Cynthia Gordon

On 10th October aged 93 years, peacefully at home. Much loved wife of the late Kenneth, mum of Karen and Fiona, also grandma to Anthony and great grandma to Harry and Stella.
Read Ann Cynthia Gordon's full death notice

Elizabeth 'Betty ' May Scott

Peacefully on October 18th aged 95 years Beloved wife of the late James Alfred Scott (Freddie) Loving Aunt to Margaret, David and Cathy Great Aunt to Ian, Rebecca and BradleyFuneral Service to be held at York Crematorium on Friday 14th November at 3pm Family Flowers only please. Donations if wished to York Against Cancer All enquiries to J G…
Read Elizabeth 'Betty ' May Scott's full death notice

Anne Talbot

On 17th October aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Bernard, Mother of Mark, Lesley and Julie.
Read Anne Talbot's full death notice

Margaret Ann Weston (née Weldon )

Fell asleep at home on 4th October 2025 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph, adored and much loved sister, auntie, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, and many friends.
Read Margaret Ann Weston (née Weldon )'s full death notice

Douglas Martin

Passed away peacefully. Loving husband of 59 years to Carol and much loved father and grandfather.
Read Douglas Martin's full death notice

Joyce Mary Chelin

Passed away peacefully on 20th October at York hospital. Dearly loved Stepmum of Stephen, Mum in-law to Karen, Neville & Christina.
Read Joyce Mary Chelin's full death notice

Dave 'Knocker' Norris

Passed away peacefully on 9th October aged 80 years surrounded by his family. Much loved dad of Lee-Anne, Craig &
Read Dave 'Knocker' Norris's full death notice

Gordon Metcalfe

Peacefully at the Chocolate Works Care Home on Monday 20th October 2025 aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Pam, dear uncle to Gary, cousin to Gloria and Stephen, close friend to Christine and Karen.
Read Gordon Metcalfe's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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