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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.
7. Gerald Witham
Passed away peacefully at Gledhow Wing, St James Hospital, Leeds, on 8th June 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Carol, father to Nick and Tom and brother to Chris. Will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Oswald's Church, Guiseley on Tuesday 8th July at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gerald are to the Alzheimer's Society. Any enquiries to Denison's Funeral Service, 1-3 Towngate, Guiseley Leeds, LS20 9JB Tel: 01943 872619 | National World
8. Dorothy Murfin (Nee Hood)
Precious Mother to Paul, Peter, Linda, and Tracie. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 1st June 2025 at the tender age of 95 years. She will be much missed by all her family and friends. Grieve not that she has died, rather rejoice that she has lived. Funeral to take place at Cottingley Hall Crematorium, Leeds LS11 0EU on Tuesday 1st of July at 11:30hrs. Family flowers only please. If desired, a donation box will be available in Dorothy’s memory. | National World
9. Mavis Bottomley
Passed away in Sunningdale Nursing Home in Leeds on 4th June 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Lenard. Mother to Mark & Ruth. Grandma to Rachel & Nicola. Great Grandma to Myla and Sophia. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium on 1st July at 10.45am. A collection box will be made available at the service for donations in memory of Mavis to The Dogs Trust. A celebration of Mavis’ life will be held at the Fox & Hounds Public House in Horsforth following the funeral. Family & friends welcome. For further details please contact Coop Funeralcare, Horsforth Tel: 0113 2586921 | National World
10. Michael Robert Goldthorpe
On 8th June after a long illness, Michael passed away at home surrounded by his family. Dearly beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and Friend to many. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary The Less Church in Allerton Bywater on July 1st at 1pm. The family will be walking on foot behind the funeral cortege to the Church for the Service. Flowers are welcome to be brought to the Church, but if desired donations may be made to St Gemma’s Hospice and the Service for which a box will be available at the service. All enquiries to WM Dodgson and Son, 74-76 High Street, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7AJ Tel : 01132872277 | National World
11. Eileen Stead
It is with much sadness that we announce that Eileen Stead, aged 92, passed away on 11 May 2025 in Leeds General Infirmary. Much loved wife of the late Ron, mum of Jackie and Ian, grandma of Jenny, Andrew and Laura, sister of Pat, Beryl and Bill and auntie. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium, Otley Road, Leeds on 2 July 2025 at 10.45am followed by a gathering at Moortown Golf Club, Harrogate Road, Leeds. Ladies are requested to wear something blue. Flowers to Wm. Dodgson & Son, 384 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 6PY or donations in lieu to the National Deaf Children’s Society. Enquiries to Wm. Dodgson & Son, 0113 2681603 | National World
12. Susan 'Sue' Anne Ruocco
Passed away suddenly at home surrounded by her family on Sunday 1st June 2025, aged 67 years. Loving Wife of Angelo, Mum to David, Melanie and Julianne. Sue was previously a teaching assistant at John Jamieson School. The Funeral Service and celebration of Sue’s life will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 11:30am. Please accept this invitation to join the family for the service. | National World