Death and funeral notices from the York Press

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:

Margaret Elaine Simpson

Passed away peacefully on 23rd December, aged 90 years. Sister of the late Doreen, Raymond and Maurice.
Read Margaret Elaine Simpson's full death notice

Brian Keith Lawson

(Retired Contracts Director Whitby. C.
Read Brian Keith Lawson's full death notice

Walter 'Wally' Gallimore

Passed away peacefully on 29th December at York Hospital after a short illness. Husband to Eileen and father to Sharon and Brett, and a loving grandad.
Read Walter 'Wally' Gallimore's full death notice

Dorothy Freda Jones (née Harker)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Freda Jones (nee Harker). Much loved wife of Dennis (Dec.
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Carmel Therese Carver (née Gothard / O'Keeffe)

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 27th, aged 80. Beloved wife of the late Alan, adored aunt and sister, much loved mother to Sheila, Vincent and Eileen and a devoted grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many.
Read Carmel Therese Carver (née Gothard / O'Keeffe)'s full death notice

Deirdre Kathleen Hill

Peacefully in York Hospital on Saturday, 20th December 2025, aged 93 years. A much loved mother of Julian, Dominic, Sean, Dermot, and Aislinn, also a loving grandmother.
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Margaret Hamilton

Ex Rowntrees Passed away peacefully on December 29th 2025, aged 84 years. Devoted wife, much loved mum, and proud grandma.
Read Margaret Hamilton's full death notice

Elizabeth 'Betty' Read

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 27th December 2025, aged 88 years. A loving wife, mum, nana, great-nana, sister and mother-in-law.
Read Elizabeth 'Betty' Read's full death notice

Dean Andrew Fielding

Passed away peacefully 12th December, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Melissa, adored father of Cameron, Emily, Joe and Eliza, a dear brother of Garry and brother-in-law of Marc and Sane.
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Peter Worthington

On December 26th, aged 90 years, formerly of Escrick. Peacefully in Westwood Care Home, Selby.
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Audrey May Pearson

After a short illness, Audrey passed away peacefully on December 16th 2025, aged 91 with her three sons by her side. A loving mother to David, Mark, and Andrew, grandma, great-grandma (GG) and friend to many.
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Margaret Gibson

Passed away on 4th December, aged 87 years. Margaret leaves behind her daughter Lucy.
Read Margaret Gibson's full death notice

Jackie Prickett (née Phear)

Died at home on 18th December 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Tony, mother of Chris, Jess and Jonathan, and sister of Gerry.
Read Jackie Prickett (née Phear)'s full death notice

Patricia Castle

On 18th December, aged 84 years, resident at Clifton Green, for many years a nurse at York City Hospital and devoted member of the Baha'i community in York. Loving wife of the late Michael, mother of Jonathan, Richard, and Andrew.
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Joyce Merrick (née Parker)

Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 26th 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved mother of Julie, Jackie, Gary, Sean, Sammy, Billy and Heath.
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Richard 'Rick' Hurrell

Of Long Marston, York, died peacefully on 18th December 2025, aged 75, following a short illness. Cherished husband of Barbara, dearly loved father of Jim and Sarah, and her partner Eloim, a beloved grandad to Alice and a dear friend to many.
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John F Clemit

Passed away on 19th December 2025. Much loved husband, father, stepfather, and brother.
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Vivian Jozefowicz

Sadly passed away peacefully at St Leonard’s hospice on December 25th. A much loved wife, mum, nanna, and friend.
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Jean Margaret Carter (née Mallen)

Died peacefully at The Lodge Care Home, Heslington, on 19th December, aged 90, after a prolonged illness. Beloved wife of Bernard, dearly loved mother of Stephen, Helen and Matthew and grandmother of Catherine and Andrew, and much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and mother-in-law.
Read Jean Margaret Carter (née Mallen)'s full death notice

Terence 'Terry' Nelson

Sadly passed away at home on 19th December, aged 88 years. Much loved husband to Joan, beloved father to Karen, Paul and Richard, brother to Pauline and the late Joyce, brother-in-law to Dennis and loved grandad and great-grandad.
Read Terence 'Terry' Nelson's full death notice

Georgina Bunyan (née Sykes)

Passed away peacefully in St Leonard's Hospice on December 19th, 2025, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Stuart, adored and loving mum of Emma and a cherished Nanna.
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Norman Sloan

Suddenly but peacefully in York Hospital on Saturday 13th December 2025, aged 76 years. A loving and devoted husband and soulmate of Kath.
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Kathleen 'Kath' Stokoe

Former PA at Terry's Chocolate Factory and previous member of Bishopthorpe Bowling Club. Passed away peacefully in the excellent care of everybody in Amarna House on 24th December, aged 96 years.
Read Kathleen 'Kath' Stokoe's full death notice

More death notices

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