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Tributes have been paid to Sheila Wright and Russell Wilberforce(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
Peacefully on 25th March 2026 aged 91 years. Loving husband of the late Joyce. Dearly loved dad of Jayne & Nicola and grandad to Alice & Aimee. Dave and Joyce dancing together again. A private cremation will take place. All enquires to Robert A Drew & Sons (01482 656637).
(Jock) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 26th March 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Joanne, Nigel, Caroline and Rachael, in laws Neil, Marv and Graham, devoted grandad of Josh, Lauren, Poppy and Max. Funeral service to be held at The Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Tuesday 21st April at 11.30am. 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
Passed away peacefully at Raleigh Court Care Home on 24th March 2026 aged 91 years. Devoted wife of the late Thomas, a much loved Mum to Steven, Kevin, Ian, Wayne and the late Shaun, also a loving Nanna. Sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service to be held Monday 13th April, 12.30pm at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium, Large Chapel. Donations to The Older and Wiser Club and Alzheimer’s Society may be left at the service. In Rita’s memory please wear a splash of red to signify her favourite colour Resting at: Hortons Funeral Directors 557-563 Spring Bank West. Tel. 01482 354246
(Ticker) On 26th March 2026. Passed away in hospital, aged 84 years. Much loved dad of Andrew and Wayne. Funeral service at Lelley Fields Crematorium (Birch Hall) 1.30pm Tuesday 21st April. No flowers please. Enquiries to C M Allott & Son Ltd Hornsea and District Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01964 534689
Sadly passed away on 17th March 2026 aged 92 years in Hull Royal Infirmary. Reunited with loving Wife, Shirley. Loving Dad of Jeffrey, Lynda and Caroline and in laws Susan, Steve and Paul. Special Grandad to all of his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Sleep peacefully – Forever in our hearts xxx Funeral Service shall take place on Thursday 16th April at St Peter’s Church, Bilton at 11:00. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired, may be left at the service for Alzheimer’s Society. Peacefully resting at A. Shepherd & Sons, 424 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 3SE. Tel : 01482 320371. Appointments only please.
(Fred) Peacefully on the 23rd March 2026 aged 90 years. Dearly loved Husband of Audrey. Much loved Dad of Karen, Garry, Darren, In-laws Andrew and Jane. Sadly missed by Mark and Pete, In-laws Penny and Nando. Devoted Grandad to Lucy, Sophie, Katie, Michael and In-law Nick. Great Grandad to Alice, Edward and Stanley. Funeral Service to take place on Monday 20th April at the Lelley Fields Crematorium 10.30am (Birch Hall). Family flowers only please but donations if desired for chosen charities, collection plate at the service. By Fred’s request Dark clothing is optional. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Formerly Blythe, Née Osborne) Passed away peacefully at Emmanuel Care Home, Hessle, on 23rd March 2026 aged 103 years. Much loved Wife of the late Arthur. Dear Mum to Margaret, Sandra and Wendy. Caring Grandma and Great Grandma. Also, treasured memories from all of Arthur’s family. Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, North Ferriby, on 22nd April at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations made in memory of Rose may be left at the door for Dementia UK and All Saints Church. Enquiries to Ronald Cogan & Sons North Ferriby 01482 631740
Passed away, at home, on 28th March 2026, aged 87 years. Reunited with beloved wife Margaret and daughter Gillian. Loving Dad of Teresa and sons-in-law Chris and Ian. Much Loved Grandad to Liam. Nathan and partner Natalie. Great-Grandad to Ebony and Reuben. A Private family funeral service will take place. Resting at Eric Walker Funeral Service Magdalen Lane, Hedon HU12 8LA Tel : 01482 354036
Passed Peacefully on the 18th March 2026 at Wilton Lodge Care Home. Aged 97 Years. Reunited with Loving Husband Ron. Much Loved Mam to Julie & Kim. A Doting Grandma to Kayley. Cortege to leave residence Thursday 23rd April, 11:40am for service at Eastern Cemetery 12:00noon followed by Committal at the Graveside 1:00pm Resting Mike East & Family Funeral Directors, 239 Southcoates Lane. Chapel hours Mon – Fri 10am to 4.30pm. Flowers welcome, but Donations if desired to Dementia UK, Collection Plate at Service.
(Graybo) Suddenly on the 8th March 2026 aged 65 years. Dearly loved Husband of Dawn. Much loved Dad of Karl and Kirsty. Devoted Grandad to Shauna, Harvey and Jensen. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 16th April at the Chanterlands Crematorium 12.30pm (Large Chapel). Family flowers only please but donations if desired for British Heart Foundation, collection plate at the service. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
(Ray) Ray Haynes (Retired Docker) sadly passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on the 25th March 2026 aged 80 years. Devoted husband to Pauline. Loving Dad to David, Joanne and In-laws to Lesley and Mike. Also loving Grandad to Jake, Lucy and Great Grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held on Friday 17th April 2026 at Lelley Fields Crematorium 1.00pm (Oak Hall). Family flowers only please but donations if desired for The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust, collection box at the service. “Fair winds and following seas” Resting at John Parkin and son 3 Salthouse Road
(Nee Crawshaw) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hull Royal Infirmary after a short illness on the 20th March 2026 aged 80 years. Reunited with Beloved Husband Peter. Devoted Mum to Lisa, Leanne and in-laws Dennis and Adam. Loving Nana to Evie, Toby and Harriet. Sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and neighbours. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at Lelley Fields Crematorium 1.30pm (Birch Hall). Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Dove House Hospice, collection plate at service. In memory of Carol please wear an item of red clothing please. Resting at John Parkin & Son, 3 Saltshouse Road. Tel. 376104.
Passed away suddenly at Home on Wednesday 11th March 2026 Aged 56 years. Much loved Son of Dianne & Stepdad Les, Dearest Brother of Jane & In Law Mike, a loving Uncle to Jasmine and Nephew of Julie & Mark and John & Sue. Forever in Our Hearts xxx Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 14th April at Chanterlands Crematorium (Small Chapel) 10am
(Dot) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 19th March 2026, with her beloved family by her side at Tamarix Lodge. Reunited with her beloved Husband Sid. Loving Mam to Sue, Mike and in laws Jim and Julie. Devoted Nana to Mark, Laura, Jack and Tom. Great Nana to Cole and Eva-Mae. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 15th April at 3pm at Chanterlands Crematorium, small chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired may be left at the service for Dementia UK. Peacefully resting at A. Shepherd & Sons, 424 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 3SE. Tel: 01482 320371 Appointments only please.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Lesley Thomas (62), formerly known as Karen Genter. After enduring many years of health challenges, her journey has come to a close, leaving a profound void in the lives of those who loved her. Karen will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Neil, her daughter, Sarah, and her countless family members and friends whose lives she touched. A heartfelt funeral service will be held on Monday 20th April, 2026, at Hull Eastern Cemetery at 12 PM, offering all who knew her an opportunity to honour her memory. Mourners are invited to gather at the Redwood Glades Leads Road at 11 AM as the procession departs to pay their respects and celebrate the life of a truly remarkable woman. Resting at M Garton & Son 819 Hessle Road Tel: 01482 354036 www.mgarton.co.uk
(Ken) Sadly passed peacefully at Hull Royal Infirmary, surrounded by loving family. He will be sadly missed. Service to be held at Chanterlands Crematorium, Large Chapel on Tuesday 21st April at 10:30. All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, 344 Holderness Road, Hull. 01482 329131.
Passed away peacefully at the Elms. Aged 79. Dearly loved Wife of Michael. Much loved Mum and Grandma. Funeral service to be held at Chanterlands Crematorium in the small chapel on Friday 17th April at 2pm. All enquiries to be made to A Shepherd & Sons 365 Holderness road. 01482 329327
(Rolly) Suddenly passed away on 18th March 2026 aged 58 years. Dearly Treasured son of the late Ray and Jean, loved by everyone that knew him and will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Funeral service to be held on Friday 24th April, 2.30pm at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium (Large Chapel). Family flowers only please, donations to MIND may be left at the service. All welcome to join us at The Oddbottle Public House, 260 Wold Rd, Kingston upon Hull. HU5 5QQ after the service. Resting at Hortons Funeral Directors 557-563 Spring Bank West, Hull, HU3 6LD. Tel. 01482 354246.
(née McLean) Sheila passed away peacefully on Sunday 29th March 2026 – aged 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Walter Wright and wonderful mother to Katie, John and Andrew. Loved by all who knew her. The family will attend the cremation at Lelley Fields on Friday 10th April at 3pm and there will be a celebration of her life at Kingston Wesley Church at a later date to be announced.
Birthday Memoriams
Happy Birthday Sue So sad that we lost you just before your 81st Birthday. Think about you every day. Your loving Husband Peter xxxx
Happy Birthday Mum/Nanna Miss you so much and thinking of you Love you loads and you will always be in our hearts Love Always Pete, Amanda, Will and Frankie xxxx
To our lovely Mum and Nanna, Happy Heavenly Birthday! We miss you so much! Love you always! All our love, Lisa and Marni x x x
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.