It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Colin Railton, on 8th July 2025 at 92. Colin was a devoted husband to Anne for 66 years and is survived by his children, Fiona, Ian and Alison, along with sons-in-law Richard and Alan, his daughter-in-law Lucinda and his 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on 29th July at 1pm at St Helen's Church, Escrick. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation or Macmillan Cancer in Colin's memory. For those unable to attend but wishing to donate, please contact Grundy's at 01757 213500.placeholder image
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Colin Railton, on 8th July 2025 at 92. Colin was a devoted husband to Anne for 66 years and is survived by his children, Fiona, Ian and Alison, along with sons-in-law Richard and Alan, his daughter-in-law Lucinda and his 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on 29th July at 1pm at St Helen's Church, Escrick. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation or Macmillan Cancer in Colin's memory. For those unable to attend but wishing to donate, please contact Grundy's at 01757 213500. | Submitted

Yorkshire Evening Post obituaries: Leeds' lost loved ones submitted through death notices

These are the loved ones who were lost in Leeds this past week and registered in the Yorkshire Evening Post’s obituaries.

By Nina Swift
Published 24th Jul 2025, 17:15 BST

Every day, communities in Leeds must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our city.

Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the obituary pages of the Yorkshire Evening Post this week.

The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes.

The Evening Post’s death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.

The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.

Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2025 at her home in Garforth aged 91 years. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 30th July at Bridge Community Church at 12pm prior to committal service at Rawdon Crematorium at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. Collection plate will be available at the service for Ukrainian people. Enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, Garforth 0113 2868114

13. Jean Margaret McGregor

Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2025 at her home in Garforth aged 91 years. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 30th July at Bridge Community Church at 12pm prior to committal service at Rawdon Crematorium at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. Collection plate will be available at the service for Ukrainian people. Enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, Garforth 0113 2868114 | Submitted

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Suddenly on July 14th, 2025 at St James' Hospital, Leeds, aged 80. Beloved wife of James, loving mother to Sean, Brendan, and Danny, a dear mother in law to Sally, and a loving grandma. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Hughes Funeral Services “Ascot Service Chapel”, 180 York Road, Leeds 9, on Tuesday August 5th at 11am prior to interment at Killingbeck Cemetery, York Road, Leeds. Family flowers only please. Donations for St Gemma's Hospice would be appreciated. Will friends please accept this intimation. Enquiries to 0113 248 0953.

14. Ann Patricia King (Nee Herlihy)

Suddenly on July 14th, 2025 at St James' Hospital, Leeds, aged 80. Beloved wife of James, loving mother to Sean, Brendan, and Danny, a dear mother in law to Sally, and a loving grandma. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Hughes Funeral Services “Ascot Service Chapel”, 180 York Road, Leeds 9, on Tuesday August 5th at 11am prior to interment at Killingbeck Cemetery, York Road, Leeds. Family flowers only please. Donations for St Gemma's Hospice would be appreciated. Will friends please accept this intimation. Enquiries to 0113 248 0953. | Submitted

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Passed away suddenly at home on 25th June, aged 90. Beloved Husband of the late Sheila, a much-loved Brother to Susan and Uncle to Angela, Caroline & Keith. A dear relative and friend to many, he will be sadly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at Shay Grange Crematorium on Thursday 31st July at 10.30am. Family flowers only please with donations welcome for the British Heart Foundation & Cancer Research.

15. Brian Cragg

Passed away suddenly at home on 25th June, aged 90. Beloved Husband of the late Sheila, a much-loved Brother to Susan and Uncle to Angela, Caroline & Keith. A dear relative and friend to many, he will be sadly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at Shay Grange Crematorium on Thursday 31st July at 10.30am. Family flowers only please with donations welcome for the British Heart Foundation & Cancer Research. | Submitted

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