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Tributes have been paid to Simon Stephenson and Alison McBride(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk)
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Here is a selection of notices published in the past week, beginning with death notices. These tributes have all appeared in the pages of the Hull Daily Mail.
Death Notices
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on the 4th April 2026 aged 90 years. Reunited with loving Husband Terry. Devoted Mum of Marie, Janet and In-laws James and Paul. Loving Nana to Victoria, Laura, Samuel, Claire-Marie and Emma-Louise. Treasured Great Nana to Imogen, Eden, Skye, Harri, Myla and Bella. Precious Sister to Barbara, Jenny, Richard and the late June. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Monday 27th April 2026 at Chanterlands Crematorium 12.30pm (Large Chapel), prior to interment at Northern Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Kidney Research UK, collection plate at service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Steve) (Former chief architect of Hull City Council) Passed away peacefully on Monday 6th April 2026 aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Sally, much loved father of Alexa and James, loving grandad of Lincoln and Xanthe. Funeral service to be held at Beverley Minster on Thursday 30th April at 1pm followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations much appreciated for Beverley Minster. Resting at Lewis Northen Funeral Directors 1 Lincoln Way, Beverley HU17 8RH Tel – 01482 888658
(Rookyard) Passed away peacefully at St Mary’s Care Home, Chanterlands Ave on Wednesday 1st April 2026 aged 90. Mother of Paula & Lesley, Stepmum to Sue, Grandma, Great Grandma & Great Great Grandma. Forever in Our Hearts, Funeral service to take place on Monday 27th April at Chanterlands Crematorium (small chapel) 12.00noon. Family flowers only please but any donations, if so desired, may be given as you leave the service for Alzheimer’s Research. All Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare 344 Holderness Road Hull (01482)329131
Passed peacefully on 27th March. Reunited with husband Ron. Loving Mother of Paul and Ian, in laws Michala and Fiona. Loving Grandmother of Emilia. Forever in our hearts. Funeral to be held on Thursday 23rd April at 3:30pm at Haltemprice Crematorium.
Passed away suddenly on 29th March 2026 aged 86 years. Reunited with her loving husband Peter, much loved mam to Gavin, Tony and the late Tina, in-laws Tina and Nicola, loving nanna to Laura, Rachel, Jade, Ryan, Elise and Abigail and great-nanna to Riley, Noel, Robyn, Zayn and Jude, dear sister to Janet. Funeral service to be held at the Chanterlands Crematorium, small chapel on Wednesday 6th May at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left at the service for PDSA and Dove House Hospice. Resting at A Shepherd & Sons 48 Beverley Road, Hull Tel: 01482 323510
(nee Fothergill) Passed away on 3rd April, 2026, aged 77 years. Much loved Wife of Dave, a loving Mum of Andrew, Amanda, Jonathan and Partners, a special Grandma to Thomas, Bethany, Megan, Emilia and Reuben, Great-Grandma to Olivia and Rafe and Sister to Michael. Funeral service to be held on Friday 1st May at Haltemprice Crematorium at 12.30pm. No flowers by request please however donations may be left at the service to P.A.U.L for Brain Recovery. Bright colours to be worn in Barbara’s memory please. Resting at: M Garton & Son 819 Hessle Road Tel: 01482 354036 www.mgarton.co.uk
Passed away peacefully at Castle Hill Hospital on Thursday 9th April 2026 aged 71. Loving and caring husband of Jan. Brother to Janet and brother in law to Malcolm. A dear uncle and brother in law to Pam, June and Bart. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium, (Large Chapel) on Friday 15th May at 1.30pm. Donations if desired may be left following the service for the British Heart Foundation and Bransby Horses.
Alison Margaret McBride Passed away peacefully in the gentle care of Dove House on the 3rd April aged 72 years. Dearly loved Mam to Daughters Sam and Amy and Sons-in-law Col and Stu. Devoted Nanna of Adam, Margobella and Beau. And Loving Sister to brother Chris and Sister-in-law Pat as well as loyal friend to many more. The funeral service will be held on Monday 27th April at Lelley Fields Crematorium the Birch Chapel at 3pm to celebrate the life of Alison. Followed by raising a glass to her at the Nags Head, Preston. All friends and family welcome. Funeral Director Co-op Funeralcare 344 Holderness road Hull & East Riding HU9 3DQ 01482 329131
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on 31st March 2026 aged 80 years. Reunited with his loving wife Hilary. Beloved brother and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Funeral service to be held at the Chanterlands Crematorium, Large Chapel on Wednesday 29th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations may be left at the service for PDSA and the Royal British Legion. Resting at A Shepherd & Sons, 48 Beverley Road, Hull Tel: 01482 323510
21st March 2026. Very peacefully at the Convent Of Mercy, Hull. Aged 98 years. Former Teacher at St Marys High School Hull and Domestic Burser at Endsleigh College, Hull. Sadly missed by her Family and Community of Sisters at the Convent of Mercy. Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Southcoates Lane on Friday, 15th May at 11.00am prior to Interment at the Northern Cemetery. No flowers please but donations for Dove House Hospice may be left at the service.
(Doug) Suddenly on the 7th April 2026 aged 74 years. Dearly loved Husband of Mandy. Much loved Dad of Jamie and Samantha. Also a devoted Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 28th April at the Chanterlands Crematorium 12.30pm (Large Chapel). No flowers by family request but donations if desired for chosen charities, collection plate a the service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Doug) Passed away peacefully at Dove House Hospice on the 13th of April 2026, aged 89 years. Reunited with his dearly loved Wife Joy. Loving Dad of Nicola and Mandy, In-laws Paul and Tony. Cherished Pop to Charlotte and Harry. Great-pop to Ella, Reggie and Ralphy. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday 8th May 2026 at Lelley Fields Crematorium, 12.00 noon (Birch Hall). Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
Peacefully on the 4th April 2026 aged 56 years. Dearly loved Husband of Gemma. Devoted Dad to Madeline and Henry. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday 24th April at the Lelley Fields Crematorium 11.30am (Oak Hall). No flowers by request but donations if desired for Police Firearms Officers Association, collection plate at the service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Tim) Sadly passed away suddenly aged 65 years. A loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. Forever loved. Never forgotten. Service to be held on Friday 24th April at 12:30pm in the large chapel at Chanterlands Crematorium. All welcome afterwards to join Tim’s family in raising a glass and to share memories at the Punch Hotel Queen Victoria Square and remember ”It’s not like him (me) to winge”
In Memoriams
Thirteen years on 12th April. Will always be heartbroken. Love you our little big man. Love Mam and Dad xx
O’CONNOR Nigel 22 Years today. Missing you today and every day. Love Mam and all your family x
Birthday Memoriams
My Dear Carl, you are 73 today – Monday 13/04/2026. We would be going for a ride out and having a nice lunch along the way. On what should be a happy occasion, I am filled with sadness that I cannot share your day, but it is not to be. I will try to do something nice today in honour of your Birthday. I wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven my lovely man – we are together in our hearts – and always will be. With so much love to you. Your devoted wife, Heather xxx xxx xxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.