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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
Sadly passed away Wednesday 21st October 2026 aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Kath. Loving dad of Duncan, Claire and Elspeth. Grandpa to Kate, Alex, Joe and Tom. A service for Donald will be held at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby, Friday 13th November at 1.30pm. No flowers please but any donations, if so desired, may be given as you leave the service for charities of Donald’s choice. A former teacher and all round sportsman, Donald will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. All enquiries to- F. Stephenson & Son Beverley Tel:- 01482 881367
(Née Arnold) Passed away after a long illness on 19th October 2026, aged 88 years. Reunited with her loving husband Jim, much loved mum to Jaynie Louise, son-in-law Lee, loving grandma to Beth and Josh. Dear sister to Doreen, Elaine and the late Jean. Funeral service to be held at the Haltemprice Crematorium on Thursday 12th November at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left at the service for Kesteven Grange Social Fund. Resting at: A Shepherd & Sons 48 Beverley Road, Hull HU3 1YE. Tel: 01482 323510.
(nee Makey) Passed away peacefully on 22nd October 2026 at Summer Court Residential Home, Hornsea, aged 92 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Alec. Dearest auntie to her nieces and nephews. Always in our thoughts and will be missed by all that knew her. Funeral service Friday 13th November at 2:00pm at St Bartholomew’s Church, Aldbrough followed by interment at Aldbrough Cemetery. Donations may be left at the service for St Bartholomew’s Church. Enquiries to C.M. Allott & Son Ltd, Hornsea & District Independent Funeral Directors. Tel 01964 534689.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond William Callis, aged 92, on 17th October 2026, with his beloved wife Joyce by his side. A truly devoted and loving husband to Joyce, his childhood sweetheart, lifelong love and dancing partner, with whom he shared a remarkable lifetime of love, happiness and treasured memories. An immensely proud and devoted father to his beloved son Paul, a cherished father-in-law to Esther, and an adoring grandfather to Henry and Emerson, his two precious grandsons who brought him immeasurable joy. A much-loved brother-in-law to Keith, Kathleen and Annette, and to the dear late Trevor, Michael, Gerald and Sandra. Together with Joyce, Raymond devoted most of his life to the Callis Waudby School of Dancing, inspiring generations of dancers and leaving an extraordinary legacy as an icon of the dancing world. A true gentleman whose life was devoted to love, family and dance, and whose kindness and warmth touched the hearts of so many. Raymond will be deeply missed and forever loved. A funeral service will take place at 11.30am on Thursday 19th November 2026 at Haltemprice Crematorium, Main Street, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6DS. In keeping with Raymond’s wishes, guests are kindly asked not to wear black. Family flowers only please. Donations in Raymond’s memory, if desired, may be made on the day in support of Dove House Hospice. All guests are warmly invited to join the family afterwards for a celebration of Raymond’s life at The Barn at Willerby Hill, Green Lane, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6NT, to enjoy refreshments and share memories together. To all the dancers, please feel free to bring your dancing shoes. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 228 Boothferry Road, Hull, HU4 6EN. Tel: 01482 279112.
Passed away peacefully on 20th October, surrounded by loved ones, aged 79 years. Reunited with loving Husband Barry (for a pint or two of John Smiths). A dearly loved Mam, Mother-in-law, Nanna and Great Nanna. She will be sadly missed by family and all who knew her. Funeral service to be held Friday 13th November, 12.30pm, at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium (Large Chapel). Family flowers only, donations to Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be left at the service. All enquiries:- Hortons Funeral Directors 557-563 Spring Bank West. Tel. 01482 354246
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 25th October 2026, aged 80 years. Loving and much loved wife of Mike, a dearly loved mum, grandma and great grandma. Funeral service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Wednesday 18th November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations much appreciated for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Resting at Lewis Northen Funeral Directors, 1 Lincoln Way, Beverley HU17 8RH. Tel – 01482 888658
(Swifty) Peacefully on 21st October 2026 aged 68 years. Dearly loved Husband of Susan. Much loved Dad of Johnathan, Christopher and Kelly. Devoted Grandad to Macie, Olivia, Eric, Finley and Donovan. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. No formal funeral will take place but a gathering will take place at Lelley Fields Crematorium on Friday 6th November at 10am (Oak Hall). All welcome afterwards at The Robin, Bellfield Avenue HU8 0PY Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
Passed away peacefully at Hull Royal Infirmary on Wednesday 14th October 2026, aged 92 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Janet. Funeral service to be held on Friday 6th November 2026, at 2.30pm at Chanterlands Crematorium (Large Chapel). No flowers please but donations may be left if desired to St Clare House Care Home, Hull. Casual attire preferred, including Hull KR Shirts or any attire in Red and White.
In Memoriams
35 years today. Our special memories keep you close in our hearts, Mam. We miss you so much. Love you always. Janet, Tracey, in-laws & grandchildren. Birthday remembrance 1st November. xxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.