Announcement on the death of Ron Wilkinson
and funeral details
It is with profound sadness that STAND announces the death of Ron Wilkinson, Chairman of STAND.
He passed away peacefully in Castle Hill Hospital on Tuesday 4th April.
Ruth Creasey, Secretary of STAND said, “For STAND, we have lost a precious friend and cherished colleague. He showed warmth, commitment and enthusiasm to those he met and worked alongside and he had a big heart for the community.
His knowledge, experience and memories of Hull’s fishing industry came from 25 years as a fisherman – from Galley Boy to Skipper; also as a teacher at the Hull Nautical School and as a trainer of Saudi Nationals for 15 years in the Gulf, working for Saudi Aramco Oil Co.
Sadly, Ron will not see the fruits of his hard fought 20 year battle as a member of the STAND committee to install the Memorial to Lost Trawlermen on St Andrew’s Retail Park which is due to commence on 17th April. However, his legacy and memory will live on.
STAND extends our heartfelt condolences to Ron’s family & friends & our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
NOTE: The details for Ron’s funeral are as follows:
Thursday 27th April 2023
1.30pm
Large Chapel, Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium, Hull HU5 4EF
Afterwards at the Walton Club, Walton Street, Hull HU3 6JR
The family have requested no flowers please but donations to STAND may be left at the Service.
The following link is a video tribute to Ron – produced by the Northern Film Company.
Most of the footage was taken at STAND’s Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service 2023