York death notices from the York Press

The York Press published 19 death notices last week. <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 19 death notices last week. (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 19 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:

Gordon Waind

Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on 15th February aged 82 years. Much loved Husband of Trish, beloved Dad of Tracy and Paul, treasured Grandad of Thomas and George, loving brother and uncle.
Read Gordon Waind's full death notice

David Mervyn Elcock

Sadly passed away on February 15th aged 78 years, beloved husband of Judith, dearly loved dad of David and Dawn, father-in-law of Karen and Phil. Much loved grandpa, grandad, great-grandpa and brother.
Read David Mervyn Elcock's full death notice

Martin Eric Fearn

Suddenly at home on Saturday 24th January 2026 aged 72 years. A devoted partner of the late Barbara, beloved son of the late Eric and Maureen Fearn, treasured brother of Nora, dear brother-in-law of Steven, a loving uncle to Cheryll.
Read Martin Eric Fearn's full death notice

Esme Craig Cartwright

Sadly at York Hospital on Sunday, 8th February, aged 95 years. Beloved wife to the late Ron, much loved mum to Alison and Graham, mum-in-law to Brian and the late Jean, dearly loved grandma to Melanie and Matthew, great-grandma to Grace, Olivia, Elliott and Sebastian.
Read Esme Craig Cartwright's full death notice

David 'Dave' Hendry

Aged 60, sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Will be sadly missed.
Read David 'Dave' Hendry's full death notice

Richard Duckwith

of Pocklington.Passed away in Hull Royal Infirmary on February 6th aged 75 years.
Read Richard Duckwith's full death notice

Paul Reyner Thompson

Sadly passed away in the care of St. Leonard’s Hospice on 1st February 2026, aged 80 years.
Read Paul Reyner Thompson's full death notice

Doris 'Audrey' Audrey Holton

Sadly passed away on Thursday 12th Febuary 2026, aged 97 years. A much loved Wife to the late Geoff.
Read Doris 'Audrey' Audrey Holton's full death notice

Anne Smith (née Lovett)

Peacefully on 15th February, aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Bill.
Read Anne Smith (née Lovett)'s full death notice

Margot Bylo

Margaret Mary Bylo Of Hovingham. Peacefully at Rivermead Nursing Home in Norton, aged 94 years.
Read Margot Bylo's full death notice

Tom Rollo

On 28th January aged 89 years, passed away peacefully. Loving husband of the late Hilary, partner of Julia, dad of Kevin and Diane, and grandpa of Thomas.
Read Tom Rollo's full death notice

David Evans

Beloved husband of the late Christine. Dad to Colin.
Read David Evans's full death notice

Rennie Anne May Jewitt (née King)

Passed away at home on 11th February , aged 82. Much loved wife to the late Eric, mother of Sue, William and Steven, dearly loved grandma to Henry, Connor, Shannon and Redford and great grandma to Jay, Georgia Mae, Reggie and Max.
Read Rennie Anne May Jewitt (née King)'s full death notice

John James Mawson

On January 30th, peacefully aged 98 years in York Hospital, former owner of Mawson's Pet Foods, Walmgate, founder member of the York RAFA and keen glider pilot. Beloved husband of the late Joan and uncle to Cynthia and Colin and families.
Read John James Mawson's full death notice

Mark Nicholas

Passed away on 31st January 2026 aged 71 years.Beloved husband, father, father in law and grandpa.
Read Mark Nicholas's full death notice

Raymond 'Ray' Barry

Peacefully at home on 9th February aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Jo and a dear father.
Read Raymond 'Ray' Barry's full death notice

David 'Dabba' John Rothwell

On the 9th February 2026 aged 83 years died peacefully in York hospital. Husband to Denise, father to Helen and James, grandad to Georgia and Chloe, great-grandad to Finley and Charlie and father-in-law to Michelle .
Read David 'Dabba' John Rothwell's full death notice

Anthony Derek Shaw

Much loved husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. Peacefully passed away on 7th February at home, surrounded with love by his family.
Read Anthony Derek Shaw's full death notice

Euna Orr

Formerly of Welton Sadly, on 28th January aged 88 years. Wife of the late Jim.
Read Euna Orr'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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