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Tributes have been paid to Alison Witty and David Betts(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk)
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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
(Bill) Loving partner to Ann. Sadly missed by all, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(Bill) Suddenly on the 23rd December 2025 aged 75 years. Husband of the late Margaret Ashton, son of the late William and Eileen, brother to the late Peter. Sadly missed by former work colleagues at Reckitts Benckiser. Funeral service to be held on Monday 26th January at All Saints Church, North Cave at 11.00am followed by burial at Newport Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be left to All Saints Church, North Cave. Jones Funeral Directors, 79 Market Place, South Cave HU15 2AS 01430 411582
(Mick) Sadly passed away on the 25th December 2025, aged 96 years. Reunited with loving Wife Sheila. Dearly loved Dad to Christine, Jayne, Paul and In-laws Donald and Tony. Much loved Grandad to Dane, Steven, Charlotte, Jessica and Robert. Great Grandad to Amara, Ebony, Cherry and Olive. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at Chanterlands Crematorium 12.00 noon (Small Chapel). Family flowers only please, but donations if desired R.N.L.I, collection plate at service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
Unexpectedly on 14th December 2025 at his home in Beverley, David aged 62 years sadly passed away. A very dearly loved son, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many who will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of David’s life will take place at Grimsby Crematorium Friday 23rd January 2026 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made payable to British Heart Foundation c/o 3 Malmesbury Avenue Grimsby DN34 4TR. Enquiries Mashfords Funeral Home Cleethorpes Tel 01472 200004
Formerly of Walkington, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 27th 2025, in a care home in Hertfordshire, aged 109 years. Beloved wife of the late Morris, loving mother of Mike and a much-loved granny & great granny. Funeral service on Thursday, January 22nd at 12noon at Guilden Morden Parish Church, SG8 0JD. Family flowers only please, donations gratefully accepted for The Age Exchange which may be made via her ‘donate in memory’ page at www.jeremyrulefunerals.co.uk. All enquiries please to Jeremy Rule Funeral Service. Tel: 01763 242560.
On 11th January 2026 in hospital after a long illness aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Tania and Ryan and a dear brother of Linda. Step dad of Sarah, Jennie, Claire and families. Funeral service Chanterlands Crematorium Hull (Large Chapel) at 2.30pm Thursday 29th January. Peace after much suffering. No flowers please. Donations if desired at the service for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Research would be appreciated. Enquiries to C M Allott & Son Ltd Hornsea and District Independent Funeral Directors. Tel 01964 534689.
Sadly passed away on 22nd December 2025 aged 72 Years. Dearly loved Wife of Rob, Loving Mum to Claire and Helen also Mother in law to Marc and John. Dearest Daughter of Tom. Funeral service to be held Tuesday 20th January 12.30pm at Haltemprice Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations to Cancer Research sue-chapman.muchloved.com may be left at the service. All enquiries to Hortons Funeral Directors 557-563 Spring Bank West Hull HU3 6LD 01482 354246
(Wyke) Suddenly passed away on 4th January aged 84 years. Reunited with the love of her life, late Husband, Terry. Loving Aunt and Great Aunt. Cherished Sister to the late John Wyke. Always in the hearts of her many friends and family and will be forever missed. Service shall be held on Wednesday 28th January at 12:30pm at Chanterlands Crematorium (large chapel). Family flowers only please. If so desired, donations may be left in lieu to The Injured Jockeys Fund in Jennifer’s memory after the service. Enquires to A. Shepherd & Sons, 424 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 3SE. Tel: 01482 320371
Passed away peacefully at home on 28th December 2025, aged 87 years. Loving husband of June, much loved Dad of Paul, Phil, Lynne, Tracy, Carol, Mark and In-laws. Beloved Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 19th January at Chanterlands Crematorium (Large Chapel) at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, however donations may be left at the service to Cancer Research UK and Ward 37, Hull Royal Infirmary. Resting at: M Garton & Son 819 Hessle Road Tel: 01482 354036 www.mgarton.co.uk
Peacefully in hospital aged 81 years. Beloved Husband of Janet, loving Dad to Mark, Stepdad to Kelly and Sadie, Son in Law Moffatt, Grandad to Chloe and Step Grandad to Elliott, Maisie and Lyla. He will be so very sadly missed by all of his family and friends. There will be no funeral service but donations can be made online in Ken’s memory to Cancer Research UK. Any enquiries to Rudstons of Hessle Funeral Directors, The Chevin, Beverley Road, Hessle, HU13 9AD. Tel 01482 649065.
(Winnie) Peacefully on the 8th January 2026 aged 84 years. Reunited with his loved Son Tony. Much loved Husband of Lyn. A dearly loved Dad, Grandad, Brother and Friend. Sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral service and interment to take place on Friday 30th January at the Eastern Cemetery 10.00am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for chosen charities, collection plate at the service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
Passed away peacefully at home on 2nd January 2026. Aged 88 years. Reunited with his beloved Wife Sheila. Dearly loved Dad, Father In-law, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother and Uncle who will be sadly missed. Service will be held in the Small Chapel, Chanterlands Crematorium on Wednesday, 28th January at 10.00am. No flowers please but donations for the British Heart Foundation may be left at the service. All welcome back to the Hull and East Riding Sports Club, Chanterlands Avenue afterwards.
(Nee Pickering) Jean FOWLER passed away on 01/01/2026 aged 68 years. Much loved Mum to Tony, Clair and Sarah. Dearly loved Nana to Dylan, Evie and Eva. Eldest Daughter of 7 children, George, Russell, Mark, Wendy, Susan and Gail. Dearly missed by her Mum, Maureen Pickering but reunited with her Dad, George Pickering. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at Chanterlands Crematorium 11.30am (Large Chapel). Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Oakwood Dog Rescue, collection plate at service. Family would like to welcome everyone back to The Lodge, Saltshouse Road after Jean’s service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on 1st January 2026 aged 54 Years. Much loved Son of Jackie and the late Peter, loving Dad to little Peter, Grandad to Joe, special Brother to Donna, Debbie and Jo-Ann and a loved uncle to many. Sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 23rd January at 3pm at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium (small Chapel). No Flowers please but donations for Outreach may be left at the service. All Enquiries to Hortons Funeral Directors 557-563 Spring Bank West Hull HU3 6LD 01482 354246
Ann – 04/06/1938 to 22/11/2025 Tom – 11/12/1930 to 23/11/2020 We would like to invite all family, friends and work colleagues to join us in A Celebration of Life, in memory of Ann and Tom on Friday 30th January 2026 1.30pm to 5.30pm at The Lodge Sutton Park Golf Course, Saltshouse Road Hull HU8 9HF All welcome (Buffet and Bar)
Audrey Hall, peacefully on Friday, 19th December 2025, after a comfortable, gentle decline. Much loved and loving wife of the late Frank, mother to David, the late Linda, Richard, partner Sara, in-laws Jill, Amelia, the late Anne and Elaine, a dear granny to Peter, the late Elizabeth, Rosemary, great grandmother to Eva, Penny, Daisy and Phoebe. Service at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby, on Wednesday, 21st January at 11:30. No flowers please but if desired donations to the National Deaf Children’s Society and Alzheimer’s Society (to be split equally) or left at the service, would be greatly appreciated. Resting at H Kemp and Son Ltd 01482 844695
Passed away at The Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital on the 4th January 2026. Much loved husband of Sandra, Dad to Beka and Nik, Step Dad to Simon and Ian and a wonderful Grandad to all his Grandchildren. A serviced to celebrate Barrys life will be held at 1.30pm on Thursday 29th January 2026 at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby. Family flowers only please but donations for the Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital may be donated online or left at the service. Any enquiries please contact Rudstons of Hessle Funeral Directors, The Chevin, Beverley Road, Hessle, HU13 9AD. Telephone 01482 649065.
Passed away peacefully at home on 10th January 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. A short funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Leven on Wednesday 28th January at 2.30pm, followed by a private service at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby. Family flowers only please, but donations can be left at the church for Cancer Research UK and the Holy Trinity Church coffee morning group. No black clothing by Maureen’s request please. Enquiries to CM Allott & Son Ltd, Hornsea and District Independent Funeral Directors. Tel; 01964 534689
A very special lady who is and always will be forever loved and never forgotten. Service to take place on Friday 6th February at 12noon in the small chapel at Chanterlands Crematorium.
of Hollym passed away Monday 29th December 2025 at the Queens Residential Home, Withernsea, aged 77 years. A much-loved Dad of Elizabeth and Hazel. Grandpa to Thomas, Beth, Benjamin, Joseph and Lucy. Reunited with wife Beryl. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 29th January, 11:00am at St. Matthew’s Church, Withernsea, prior to interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Hollym. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bernard would be kindly appreciated and will be shared between St. Matthew’s Church and St. Nicholas Church Funds. Resting C Fewster & Son Ltd, Rest Rooms, Church Lane, Patrington.
(Mapes) In loving memory of Josephine Kearton (nee Mapes) 26 April 1950 – 6 November 2025 She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie, and her late son, Peter; her brothers, Barry and Ian; her sisters, Marilyn and June; her granddaughter, Jessica; and her step-grandson, Scott. A private cremation took place on Friday 9th January 2026 at 3pm. No flowers. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society and British Heart Foundation.
(Eddie) Sadly passed away at home peacefully on Sunday 4th January 2026. Dearly loved husband of Linda and much loved dad to Michelle and Claire. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10.30am, at Haltemprice Crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Resting peacefully at Jones Funeral Directors, South Cave.
(Dot) Sadly passed away at Dove House Hospice on the 22nd December 2025. Much loved Wife to Malcolm. Dearly loved Mam, Nana, Great Nana and Sister. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at Lelley Fields Crematorium 3.00pm (Birch Hall). Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Dove House Hospice, collection plate at service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Nee Hodgson) Passed away peacefully at home on the 2nd of January, surrounded by her family after a long illness. A much-loved wife, mother and sister. A celebration of Anne’s life will be held at The Haltemprice crematorium, Willerby on Friday 23rd of January at 2.30pm, and then after at the Highfield, Beverley. Flowers if you wish to.
(Zoot) Passed away peacefully on Saturday 10th January 2026 aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Jackie, much loved dad of Joanne, Clare and Emma, in laws Darren, Necat and Matthew, loving grandad of Liam, Jack, Hannah, Adem and George, in law Lucy, great grandad of Arabella and Sophia. A celebration of David’s life will be held at The Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Friday 30th January at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations much appreciated for Dove House Hospice and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2025. Aged 82 years. Beloved Husband of Wanda. Dearly loved Dad of Kerry, John and the late Vanda and Rachel. In-laws Tim and Maggie and also a much loved Grandad. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes and St Peter Chanel (Marist) Cottingham Road, Hull on Monday, 26th January 2026 at 11.30am. Followed by Interment at the Northern Cemetery. Flowers Welcome.
Passed away in Hull Royal Infirmary on 23rd December 2025 aged 76 years. Funeral service will be held in the Small Chapel Chanterlands Crematorium on Friday, 23rd January at 12 noon. Will be sadly missed.
Passed away at home on 2nd January 2026. Aged 80 years. Mum to John, mother in law to Jo, partner to the late Reg and sister to Barbara. Service to take place on Thursday 29th January at Haltemprice Crematorium Willerby, at 2.30pm. No flowers please, donation can be made on the day which will go to the Animal Welfare Trust. Coop Funeralcare 228 Boothferry Road Hull Tel: 01482 504888
Passed away peacefully after a long illness on 25th December 2025 Aged 90 Years. Loved and deeply missed by all his nieces, nephews and all his friends. Requiem Mass to take place at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Jarratt Street, Hull on Friday 23rd January at 12:00noon. Family flowers only please, Donations may be left at the service in Peter’s memory for The Lourdes Sick Fund. Resting at H Kemp & Son Ltd (01482 844695)
Passed away peacefully in Hull Royal Infirmary on 10th January 2026 aged 96 years. Re-united with her Beloved Husband David. A private cremation will be held.
Sadly passed away peacefully aged 82 at Dove House Hospice after a short illness. Reunited with her beloved Husband Pete. Cherished Mum of Jo and Ashley and in-law Gail. Much loved Grandma to Charlotte, Freddie, Harry and Lola. Great Grandma to Alfie, Oscar, Oliver, Cruiz and Dash. A service to celebrate Joyce’s Life will be held in the Oak Hall Lelley Fields Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please However donations would be appreciated to Dove House Hospice at the service. Currently resting at A. Shepherd & Sons 365 Holderness Road. HU8 8QY
Passed peacefully after a long struggle on 20th December. Reunited with her husband Big Terry, her son Little Terry and her brothers and sisters. Loving Mum to Sandra and Steven. Beloved Nana and Great Nana. Forever in our hearts and minds. Funeral to be held on Thursday 22nd January at 10am at Eastern Cemetery, Preston Road, Hull. Family flowers only please however donations will be gratefully accepted in Rita’s memory to the Dementia UK Society.
Former Teacher at North Ferriby C of E Primary School. Peacefully on 28th December 2025 aged 68 years. Devoted wife to Ian, loving mum to Alastair and Libby, treasured sister to Anne, Granny Stanton to Arlo, Ottilie, Violet and Rafe, dear Auntie to Peter, Katie and Tom. Family flowers only please, however donations may be left for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Funeral service to be held on Monday 26th January Haltemprice Crematorium at 10.30am. All enquiries to M Garton & Son 819 Hessle Road Tel: 01482 354036 www.mgarton.co.uk
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 27th December 2025 at Hull Royal Infirmary Aged 77 years Dearly Loved Brother of George, Jean & Ethel. Funeral service to be held at Chanterlands Crematorium (Small Chapel) on Monday 26th January 2026 1pm No flowers please but donations may be left after the service for Dove House Hospice. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare 344 Holderness Road Hull (01482)329131
(Tony) Suddenly on 3rd January 2026 aged 87 years. Much loved and loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. Funeral to be held at the Small Chapel Chanterlands Crematorium on Tuesday, 27th January at 1.00pm. No flowers please but donations for the British Heart Foundation may be left at the service or online. All welcome at the Fairfax Suite, Goodfellowship, Cottingham Road, Hull afterwards.
Passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely fought. Much loved mum of Emma, devoted grandmother to Amy. Rest in peace, you’ve earned it. From Wayne, James and Sophie.
(nee Greenwood) Peacefully on 31st December 2025 aged 76 years. Loving wife to Stephen, treasured mum to Emma and son-in-law Karl. Devoted grandma to Amy. Beloved sister to Bill, Wayne and Joanne. Family flowers only please however donations may be left for Alzheimer’s Research, Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 21st January at Chanterlands Crematorium (small chapel) 3.00pm. Resting at M. Garton & Son, 546 Anlaby Road. Tel. 352199 www.mgarton.co.uk
Peacefully on the 2nd January 2026. Beloved wife of Simon, devoted mum to Charlotte and Chloe, loving daughter of Geraldine and Michael, and a wonderful sister to Louise and brother in law Andrew. She will be so very sadly missed by all her family, friends, colleagues and all who knew her. A service to celebrate Alison’s life will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 1.30pm at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby. Family flowers only please but donations can be made online or left at the service for Dove House Hospice. Any enquiries to Rudstons of Hessle Funeral Directors, The Chevin, Beverley Road, Hessle, HU13 9AD. Telephone 01482 649065.
Passed away at home on 2nd January 2026. Aged 94 years. Reunited with her dearly loved husband Colin. A much loved mum, grandma and great grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral service at The Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Thursday 29th January at 12.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service. Casual attire.
In Memoriams
Fifty one years ago, 11th January. The hands of time keep turning, fifty one years have slipped away, but my memories are forever, you are never far away. To me you were someone special, what more is there to say, except to wish with all my heart that you were here today. But I will just have to be patient until the time comes, when my wish will be granted and I’ll be with you once again. Love and miss you so very much Champ. All my love Dad xxxx
Cannot believe two years have passed already. Mam you are still so sadly missed. Gone but never forgotten. Treasured memories are forever in our hearts. Lots of love Debbie & Carl, Colin & Mary, Deana & Ian, all Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. xxxxxxx
Life may have taken you from us 25 years ago but love keeps your memory alive. From loving sons and families xx
A missing face, an empty place, life is so hard without you Son Love Mam and Dad x Stay close Brother Love Gary, Poppy and Esmae xxx Memories of bygone years, loved and missed so much. Aunt Maureen, the late Trevor, Cousin Kerry, Mark and Megan xxx Someone very special to us, missed every day. Love Auntie Linda x, Tony, Cousins Lee, Kris and Liam xxx
Birthday Memoriams
53 Today, another birthday we cannot share. Quietly remembered Today and every Day. God Bless you Son. Love Always Mam, Ray, Sister Gill, in-law Mike and Family Ellie and Daniel. xxxx
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