Latest death notices from The Press

Our thoughts are with all families, friends and loved ones at this time.

Carol Craig

CRAIG Carol (nee Jackson)- Passed away suddenly in York Hospital on April 29, aged 75 years. Loving wife to Eddie and mum to Sharon and Andy. Adored nanna, grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law and friend to many. Carol's funeral will take place at York Crematorium on Wednesday May 19, at 1.40pm. Whilst numbers are limited, the service will be webcast live. Donations in lieu of flowers for York Against Cancer. For further details of the webcast, or to make a donation, please contact Hayley Owen Funeral Director.

Freda Hanley

HANLEY Freda (nee Winters) - Peacefully on May 4 aged 91 years of North Duffield. Beloved wife of Leonard, dearly loved mum of Jill and John and a much loved granny of Kylie and Katie and great-granny of Caleb and Cohen. Due to Covid 19 restrictions there will be a private family funeral.

Dennis Reaston

REASTON Dennis Ryder - Sadly passed away in York Hospital on Thursday, April 29, aged 82 years. Much loved and devoted husband of Anne, devoted father to Elaine and Paul and daughter-in-law Jayne. Loved grandpa of Emma, Rachel and Natalie, grandpa-in-law to Ben, Keiran and Sam, loving great-grandpa to George, Jacob and Charlie. Also a loved brother and uncle. Due to restrictions there will be a private funeral with family flowers only. Donations to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to JG Fielder & Son Funeral Directors.

Ian Mason

MASON Ian - Sadly passed away unexpectedly in York Hospital, aged 81 on April 29. Beloved husband of Ginny, devoted father to Steven and Gary, a very much loved father-in-law to Karen and Paula, precious brother-in-law to Charmian and husband Geoff, treasured uncle to Tamaris and Tanya and great-uncle to Ashden, Amber, Taylor and Theo. A respected and active member of his community throughout his life. A life full of valued friends who loved his company, Ian was always there for everyone, a true family man and will be sadly missed. Private cremation service due to current restrictions. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Haematology Department of York Hospital. Cheques made payable to York Teaching Hospital Charity C/o HC Townsend & Son Funeral Directors.

Joseph Ogilvie

OGILVIE Joseph - Sadly passed away in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on April 30th, 2021. Husband of the late Eve, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service will take place on Thursday, May 13th. All enquiries please to J G Fielder and Son.

Joan Poole

POOLE Joan Ann - After a short illness, aged 76 years. The beloved wife for 52 years of David, dear mum of Helen and Martin, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and auntie, life long girl guide. Private funeral service is to be held, donations in memory of Joan will be for Martin House Hospice. All enquiries to J Rymer Funeral Directors.

Nancy Brooks

BROOKS Nancy - passed away peacefully in York Hospital on April 27 2021 aged 97. A much loved aunt and great-aunt and good friend to many will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Thursday, May 13th 2021. All enquiries to Coop Funeral Care.

Valerie Macleod

MACLEOD Valerie Joan - Died peacefully at home on April 26, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of Bill, mother of Liz and Richard loving granny to Harry, Molly, Lexie and Valeria. Private funeral service is to be held. Donations in memory of Valerie will be for Cat's Protection Charity. All enquiries to J Rymer Funeral Directors.

Louis Coakley

COAKLEY Louis - Died suddenly at home on April 24, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Valerie and a very good friend to many. Private family service to take place at York Crematorium on Tuesday May 11, at 3pm. Flowers or donations if preferred to Yorkshire Air Museum. All enquiries please to JG Fielder and Son.

Michael Chandler

CHANDLER Michael - Formerly of Calf Close Haxby died on April 30, 2021. Very much loved husband of Jeanette, dad to Andrew and Louise. Brother, step-dad to Lisa and Gavin, father-in-law to Val and Andrew, grandad to Mark, Leah, William and Mathew, step-father-in-law to Lee and Toni, step-grandad to JJ, Harley and Khashera and great-grandad to Emily. You will be missed with all our hearts. Private funeral.

Brian Kenny

KENNY Brian - Peacefully after a long illness. Beloved husband of Shelagh, father of Sean, Michael, Susan and James. Much loved grandfather, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. A celebration of Brian's life will be held at a later date. Greatly missed by us all.

Peter Charles Scott

SCOTT Peter Charles - Retired civil engineering technician. Passed away in York Hospital on April 25 aged 75 years.

George Wallace Mitchell

MITCHELL George Wallace Of Wilberfoss - Died peacefully with family by his side on May 3, 2021 aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Jayne and the late George and a dear granddad and great-granddad. Due to current restrictions a private service will be held. Donations for The Alzheimer's Society may be made via jgfielderandson.co.uk/donations or alternatively they may be sent to J G Fielder & Son, 25 George Street, Pocklington.

Geoffrey Lee

LEE Geoffrey David - Born December 10, 1944, passed away on April 28, 2021. Died peacefully at home under the care of Gary and Karen. Funeral May 10, at 11:40am, at Bishopthorpe Crematorium. Meeting after, all welcome at the Carlton in Acomb.

Mary Fox

FOX Mary (nee Riley) - Passed away peacefully at home on April 24 2021 aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg, mother to Paul and Josie, mother-in-law to Audrey and grandmother to Alex and Tegan. Deeply missed by all her family and friends. Private family burial service at Fulford cemetery.

Dorothy Durkin

DURKIN Dorothy (Kay) - On Wednesday, April 28 2021, peacefully at home, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Dennis. Adored mother of Sandra, Linda, Gillian and Jane. Treasured grandmother of Patrick, Natalie, Christopher, Katie, William, James and Annie. Much loved great-grandmother of Megan, Lilli, Ava, Dylan and Millie. Respected mother-in-law of David. Dear friend of Rob, John and Frank. The Funeral Service will be held at St. George's Church, 27 Peel Street, York. YO1 9PZ at 12.30 pm. on Friday, May 14 2021, followed by burial at Fulford Cemetery, Fulford York. YO19 4QG. Flowers to Heworth Co-op Funeralcare, 20 East Parade, York, YO31 7YJ on Thursday, May 13. Donations to Marie Curie, Hospice at Home and Macmillan Support.

Malcolm Robinson

ROBINSON Malcolm - Passed away peacefully in Scarborough Hospital on April 28. Dearly loved husband of Doreen for 60 years. Beloved father to Geoffrey, Angela and Kathryn, father-in-law to Kevin and John and dearly loved grandad and grandpa. Donations in lieu of flowers to Beech Ward Scarborough Hospital. Enquiries to Coop Funeral Care.

Norman Simpson

SIMPSON Norman - Died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife of 69 years Mavis and his daughters Andrea and Elaine. A loving husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service took place at York Crematorium on Friday, May 7th. Donations can be sent to Hayley Owen Funeral Director to support kidney research.

Margaret Sellers

SELLERS Margaret (nee Croft) - Passed away peacefully after a short illness in Fulford Nursing Home aged 80 years. Loving wife to the late John 'Yorkie', devoted mam to Nicky and Paul, mother-in-law to Blake and Helen, also cherished granny to Rachael, Josh, Joe and Jake. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will take place at York Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation in memory of Margaret. All enquiries to Hayley Owen Funeral Director.

Lilian Oxlade

OXLADE Lilian - On April 26, peacefully at Springfield Care Home, Darlington, after a long illness, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Stephen, dearly beloved mother of Gwyneth, Wendie, Kristina and the late David, mother-in-law of Keith, Mark and Wayne, nana to Andrew, Beth and Heather, Nanma to Alexander, Perrie, Christian, Adam and Nadedja, and great-nana Lil to Isabella, Benjamin and Sophia. Much loved and missed by all, including all her many friends in the dancing fraternity. "The voice that loved to laugh is stilled. The soul that loved to dance has passed through the final curtain." Never to be forgotten. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place in The West Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday May 12, at 2pm. Thanks to all the Springfield staff for their care.

Heather Mary Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON Heather Mary - On April 21, peacefully at home aged 82. Beloved wife of the late Wilf and much loved mum of Trevor and Julia. Due to current restrictions the funeral service will remain private. Heather will be leaving from Chapman Medd in Easingwold around 9.30am on Tuesday May 18th on her final journey. Family flowers only please, donations received in memory of Heather will be for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Enquiries please to Chapman Medd Funeral Directors.