We have created this page to honour the memory of Peter Fewlass 1921-2009 and Sylvia May Fewlass 1930-2012 Born in Hull, Peter grew up in Gypsyville. His father, Leonard, was a master butcher and slaughterman with a shop on Hessle Road and it was an error on his behalf that led to official records stating that Peter was born in the butcher’s shop rather than the house behind. He had one sister, Kathleen who sadly passed away on 20th January 2012 in Sussex. As a youngster Peter was a choirboy and a Rover Scout. He always used to joke that they didn’t find out what was wrong with the choir until he left. Peter worked at Charter’s Estate Agents from the age of 14 until joining the RAF. He became an armourer and served for a total of 6 years both in this country and also in Mauripur, India from 1944-46. Whilst there, he played in the cricket team & was captain of the football team. One story he would tell was of the time he and his fellow airmen got drunk, the only time in his life for Peter. Peter seemed less affected than the others and managed to get everyone to bed before strolling out into the fresh air and falling over himself. Fortunately his friends found him before the NCOs and he spent the following day sleeping it off in an aircraft cockpit where they had hidden him. When he returned to Hull he went to work for the Ellerman Wilson Line, where he stayed for 35 years. Peter was made redundant at 60 but later worked for Kingston Supply Services until finally retiring at 70. When they were young, Peter’s family and Sylvia’s were friends (Peter’s sister Kathleen was the best friend of Sylvia’s eldest sister Enid). Indeed Peter remembered hearing his father break the news that Sylvia and her twin brother had been born. He first saw Sylvia when she was 6 weeks old. It was the time he was going to see Amy Johnson land at Hedon aerodrome. Later, when Peter was in India, his mother sent him a newspaper cutting of Sylvia winning a cup for verse speaking. Peter pinned the picture to the end of his bunk and told his pals ‘that is the girl I’m going to marry’. So it was. Peter and Sylvia married 9 years later in 1953. They settled in the house in Glenwood Drive where they remained until Peter's death in January 2009. The family came along - John in 1955 and Alison in 1960. As the years passed Peter had many interests. He was treasurer of the Ellerman Wilson Social Club. He was also a keen team bowler and treasurer of the Bowls Club. Peter delighted in his 5 grandchildren, Rosie and Helen, Nick, Karl and Mark. Helen says all the boys get their knobbly knees from him. Peter was also very fond of his nieces and nephews, Paul, Graham, Helen, Kathryn and Suzanne. After John was born Graham came to live with Peter and Sylvia for a while and a few years later they looked after Helen while she was ill, and her young son Mark. Later Peter helped to look after the elderly relatives of both families. Peter and Sylvia enjoyed many holidays in various places around the country, and latterly liked to go to Scarborough with good friends, Harold and Noreen. They travelled to Hertfordshire to stay with John and Julie and their children and also went to Derbyshire to stay with Alison and Nick and their family. One favourite story occurred when they were travelling by train to John’s. Being blind, Peter couldn’t find his way out of the toilet. He pushed all the buttons he could find and ended up talking to the train driver. Peter tried to remain fit and active for a long time. When he was able he would walk to Morrison’s to do the shopping. After he lost his sight he was helped with the shopping by one of his many ‘girlfriends’ at Morrison’s and they claimed he knew the location of many products better than they did. He looked after Sylvia for as long as he could but gradually began to lose his memory. Having caught flu before Christmas, he then suffered a collapsed lung. Peter was treated in Castle Hill Hospital and died on 18th January with his family at his bedside. Peter was wonderful husband, father and grandfather, with a great sense of humour. He told marvellous stories. He worked hard for his family and always cared for them. Peter was dearly loved and will be missed and remembered always. Sylvia May Carrick was born on 26th May 1930 at Newton House, Marfleet, the eldest twin to parents Christopher & Hilda Carrick. She had elder sisters Enid Grace 1917-2005 & Joyce Elsie, now a widow who lives in Thirsk. Her twin brother Christopher Bryan lives in Northallerton, North Yorkshire with his wife Carole. Sylvia loved music from an early age and excelled in her piano lessons reaching a level by the age of 16 that enabled her to teach others. After attending a shorthand and typing college Sylvia worked as a PA to Gordon Haller in the city centre until she married Peter. For many years the family travelled every weekend and holiday to Withernsea to stay with and help Sylvia's parents. Only a hundred yards from the beach and great for young children...many happy holidays were had there with family and great friends Betty and Eric Fenton and their sons John and Roger. As Alison got older and with John away at boarding school, Sylvia and Peter had more time to socialise which at that time meant the Borodino Club, the sports ground of Ellermans and home to the bowling team. Many games of Bingo were won...and lost and Sylvia loved organising the ballroom dancing, making many friends in the process. When the sports ground was sold they found their entertainment at the Hilltop Club in Cottingham with Noreen and Harold Hodgson until Peter was no longer able to drive. Due to her breathing problems Sylvia was unable to cope at home on her own following Peter's death. She received respite care at Westfield Care Home in Carr Lane, Willerby for six weeks in 2009 before moving permanently to Willow Bank Residential Home in Hadfield, Derbyshire in June 2009 and close to Alison. So close in fact that she could see the roof of Alison's house when she looked out of her window. John visited every month with various members of the family which always resulted in lunch at one of the many local hostelries. Sylvia's breathing worsened in January and she was taken into Tameside General Hospital. Her condition stabilized fairly quickly but the hospital wanted to conduct tests which through delays and cancellations kept her there for a further seven weeks. During this period, due to lack of mobility and little food, her condition deteriorated. She returned to Willow Bank in March but was frail and struggling to breathe. Sylvia passed away peacefully in bed whilst waiting for a cup of tea just before 8am on the 1st of April. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Her cremation took place at Dukinfield Cremetorium on 23rd April attended by friends and family from as far afield as Sussex and Scotland. Sylvia's ashes were scattered at Haltemprice Cremetorium at the same spot as Peter's on 10th November 2012. Together again & never forgotten...