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Here are a selection of notices published this week, beginning with death notices. These tributes have all appeared in the pages of the Hull Daily Mail.
Death Notices
(Nee Chambers) Passed away peacefully on 5th February 2026 at Overton House in Cottingham aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Derrick. Much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. Rest in peace mum, reunited with dad. Funeral service will be held at Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Tuesday 3rd March at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be left following the service for Overton House All Enquiries To Robert A Drew and Son 78 Main Street, Willerby Tel 01482 656537
Bulmer, Basil (Alderman) Sadly passed away at home on Wednesday 4th February 2026, aged 94 years. Reunited with loving parents Sarah Bulmer and John William Bulmer. Basil was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed by many. Family flowers only please, but if so desired, donations may be left at the service in Basil’s memory to PDSA Service shall take place on Monday 23rd February at Chanterlands Crematorium, Small Chapel at 10am, followed by a Committal at Northern Cemetery at 11am. All enquiries to A, Shepherd and Sons, 48 Beverley Road, Hull, Telephone 01482 323510.
passed away on Thursday 29th January 2026, aged 75 years. Reunited with his wife Lyn. Sadly missed by all of his family. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 24th February, 12 noon at Lelley Fields Crematorium (Birch Hall). Family flowers only please. Donations for the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Pinderfields Hospital would be greatly appreciated and may be left after the service. Resting in the care of C Fewster & Son Ltd, Rest Rooms, Church Lane, Patrington, 01964 630228.
Passed away suddenly on Thursday 5th February 2026 aged 64 years. Much loved son of the late Margaret and Ken, a loving brother, uncle, great uncle and friend. Funeral service to be held at The Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Tuesday 24th February at 4.30pm. Family flowers only please. Resting at Lewis Northen Funeral Directors 1 Lincoln Way Beverley HU17 8RH Tel – 01482 888658
Passed away peacefully on Friday 13th February 2026 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Gwynneth, loving dad of Paul, Graham, Sara and Rachel, much loved grandad and great grandad. Funeral service to be held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Cherry Burton on Tuesday 3rd March at 2.30pm followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations much appreciated for St Michael & All Angels Church and a memorial bench in memory of Trevor to be placed in Cherry Burton Village.
Sadly passed away at University Hospital, Coventry, Tuesday 3rd February 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mum to Andrew, daughter in law Galina and the late Steven. Grandmother of Nicole and Bejan. A service for Barbara will be held at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby, Friday 27th February at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please but any donations, if so desired, may be given as you leave the service for the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to – F. Stephenson & Son Beverley. Tel:- 01482 881367.
On 8th February 2026 at home, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie, much loved mum of Tony and dear grannie of Maya. Service to be held at 11.30 am on Monday 2nd March at All Saints Church, Hessle followed by a private committal. Any enquiries to Rudstons of Hessle Funeral Directors, The Chevin, Beverley Road, Hessle, HU13 9AD. Telephone 01482 649065.
Passed away suddenly on 10th February 2026 aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, father of Lesley and son-in-law Paul, grandad to Jake and fiancée Lizzie, Funeral service to be held on Monday 2nd March at Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby at 10.30am. No flowers by request please, however, donations may be left at the service to the Macular Society. All enquiries to M Garton & Son Ltd 59d Welton Road, Brough. Tel: 354036 www.mgarton.co.uk
Suddenly but peacefully passed away aged 92. A much loved Mam of Jonathan, Sylvia and the late Rosalind, in laws Konk and Ange. Will be forever missed by all of her Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and her many friends. Also by faithful dogs Buttercup and Daisy. Reunited with loved ones. Service to take place on Friday 20th March 2026 at 12pm at The Portobello Methodist Church, following on for a short committal at The Lelley Fields Crematorium Birch Hall. All enquiries to Co op Funeral Care 344 Holderness Road 01482 329131
Peacefully passed away at home on 9th January 2026, aged 95. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Much loved mum of Andrew and partner Val. Celebration of life to take place at Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Tuesday 3rd March at 1030am. Family flowers only please, any donations are welcome to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to: Frank Stephenson & Son Beverley Tel: 01482 881367
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 aged 76 years. Reunited with her loving husband Ronald, devoted mum to Jonathan and Louise, in-laws Emma and Owen. Proud nanny to Alfie, Ollie, Freddie, Toby and Ivy. Funeral service to be held on Monday 2nd March at Chanterlands Crematorium (Small Chapel) 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations may be left if desired at the service to the Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital. Jones Funeral Directors 148 County Road South, Hull Tel: 01482 504501 www.jonesfunerals.co.uk
In Loving Memory of Big John Mills Beloved husband of Suzanne Mills. A proud and devoted father to David, Andrew, Rebecca, Hayley and Gareth Mills. A much-loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. John had a rare and wonderful gift – if you were feeling low, he would always find a way to make you laugh, even when you swore you didn’t feel like it. He wore his heart on his sleeve, wasn’t afraid to say “I love you,” and never missed a chance to tell you how proud he was. His warmth, humour and big presence filled every room. Life feels a little quieter – and the world a little less cheeky – without him in it. The funeral service will take place at 10:00am on Monday 23rd February 2026 at Lelley Fields Crematorium. Afterwards, please join the family at The Robin pub to raise a glass for John Family flowers only, please. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the RSPCA.
Peacefully passed away in Hull Royal Infirmary on Thursday 29th January 2026. Aged 77 She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Loving partner of Dave. Beloved mother of Nicky, of the late Simon and daughter-in-law Jane. Much loved grandma of Joe, Hannah, Luke, Ben & Beth. Sister of Stephen, in-law Susan and aunt of Christopher & Charlotte. The funeral service to be held at Haltemprice Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations in Eileen’s memory may be left after the service to Pemphigus & Pemphigoid PEM Friends Registered charity 1207029 https://www.pemfriends.org.uk/donate-to-pem-friends Resting at H Kemp and & Son Ltd 01482 844695.
(Jim) Sadly missed. Loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. Family asks no flowers but Donations if wished to Dementia UK. Service to be held at Lelley Fields Crematorium, Birch Hall on Tuesday 17th March at 10:30am All enquiries to Co op Funeral Care 344 Holderness Road Hull HU9 3DQ 01482 329131
O’BROOKS Joan (Nee Hairsine) Passed away on 10th February 2026 aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of the late Jack. Loving Mum of Fiona, Andrew and Mark. In-laws Phil and Anna. Loving Nana of Sarah, Daniel and William. Loving little Nana of Phoebe, Willow and Arlo. Also loving Sister to Chris, In-law Ian, Aunty to Joanne and Michelle. No funeral at Mum’s request. A big thank you to Rosewood Lodge, Hessle for all their care and compassion.
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday 6th February 2026 in Queens Centre, Castle Hill aged 86. Reunited with his loving Mam and Dad. Loving husband of Henrietta. Much loved Dad of Julie, Stephen and Karl, in-law of Allison, Sam and sadly missed by Helen. Cherished Grandad of Daniel, Lewis, Josh, Josh and Kieran. Cherished Great Grandad to Theo, Ayla, Layla William and Mila. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at the Chanterlands Crematorium (large chapel) Monday 2nd March 2026 at 11:30. Family flowers only please although donations may be left at the service for the family’s chosen charity. You are invited to join the family afterwards at the Hull & East Riding Sports Club, Chanterlands Avenue Hull.
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Alan Rex who passed away in Hull Royal with his son at his bedside on 27th January 2026 aged 87. Loving Husband to Joyce. Deeply loved Dad to Edward. Adored Uncle to Heidi, Rick, Eddy, Dave and Alison. We will mourn his loss deeply, yet take comfort in the memories he leaves behind. Funeral service to take place on Friday 27th February 2026 at Lelley Fields Crematorium at 3pm (Birch Hall), followed by a celebration of his life at the Nags Head (Preston). Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Tony) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th February 2026 at Dove House Hospice, aged 58 years. Devoted husband of Louise, much loved father of Richard, Emma and Jasmine, cherished grandad of Ryan, Harvey, and Summer-Rose. He was also a loving brother, uncle, in-law and friend to many and had a soft spot for the family cats, even if he would never admit it. Forever in our hearts. He will be missed more than words can say. His funeral will be held on Friday 27th February 2026 at 1.30pm at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium (Large Chapel). No flowers by request please, donations if desired may be left at the service to Dove House Hospice. Resting at Jones Funeral Directors 148 County Road South, Hull Tel: 01482 504501 www.jonesfunerals.co.uk
Died suddenly at home aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of 54 years of the late Audrey. Beloved Uncle of Susan, Elizabeth, Margaret and Janet. He will be so very sadly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate Ronald’s life will be held on Friday 27th February at 11.30 am at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby. Family flowers only please but donations can be made online or left at the service for the R.N.L.I. Ron’s nieces would like to invite his friends to join them at The Haven Inn, Ferry Road, Barrow Haven, Barrow Upon Humber, DN19 7EX, to reminisce and reflect on a life well lived. Any enquiries to Rudstons of Hessle Funeral Directors, The Chevin, Beverley Road, Hessle, HU13 9AD. Tel 01482 649065.
(Nee Gardham) A very much loved Wife of Gordon, Reunited with our little girl Gillian Patricia. So loved by Family, Sons Philip & Andrew. Grandma to Amy, James, Rosie & Reuben. Great Grandma to Douglas. Loved so much by Susan, Paula, Andrew, Abigail & Sophie. Joy heard the voice of Jesus say, “come on to me and rest: Lay down, thou weary one, lay down your head in eternal rest…” We love you Joy. Family service only at Lelley Fields Crematorium, Tuesday 10th March with Celebration Service to follow at Sutton Methodist Church, 12:00noon.
Passed away peacefully on 17th January in Hull Royal Infirmary aged 84. Beloved husband of Helen and father of Robert, Peter was well known in and around Beverley and lived and worked there all his life. Funeral service at Haltemprice Crematorium on 24th February at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in aid of the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Co op Funeral Care 344 Holderness Road Hull 01482 329131
In Memoriams
One year ago today my sister June sadly passed away. I miss you every day. You are always in my thoughts. Love Phyllis and all the McCloud Family xxx
Remembered always. Now reunited with the last of her children in 2025 by Daughters Patricia Evelyn and Margaret. Son-in-law Pete and Grandchildren Sharron and Andrew will always be forever grateful for the help and guidance in the early years of Pete and Pat’s marriage. God Bless xx
Birthday Memoriams
Cherished birthday memories of our only beloved son, Gavin. Time and years slip by son but lovely memories never die. In God’s care you rest above in our hearts you stay with love. Only a whisper away Gav. Sleep peacefully, God Bless. Mam and Dad xx
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