Wall Tablet - Rupert Alexander & Suzette Genevieve Alec-Smith
Description
Wall plaque to former Mayor, Sheriff and Vice-Lieutenant Rupert Alec-Smith (1913-83), and his wife Suzette Genevieve, née Watson (1918-99). It complements the adjacent one commemorating his ancestors, in neo-Georgian style, polychrome, with heraldic device, winged cherub-heads and skulls. he was a founder of Hull Georgian Society.
Lettering in script. Heraldic device: azure a hazel tree couped and fructed proper between three ancient crowns. Issuant from an ancient crown or a cubit arm, the hand grasping an arrow bent sinister proper entwined with a scroll argent lined azure bearing the words 'Semper Paratus'.
Designed by Ronald Sims of York; Sculpted by Richard Reid of York.
Inscription and donor(s)
In Memory of
RUPERT
ALEXANDER
ALEC-SMITH
of Kingston-upon-Hull and Winestead
Lord Mayor, Sheriff & Honorary Freeman
of the City & County of Kingston upon Hull
An Honorary Brother of the Guild of Masters
& Pilots Seamen of the Trinity House of this City
VICE LIEUTENANT & HIGH SHERIFF
OF THE COUNTY OF HUMBERSIDE
A regular worshipper & benefactor of this church
He was born at Elloughton on 5 September 1913
Died at Kingston upon Hull on 23 December 1983
And is buried at Hessle
And his beloved WIfe
SUZETTE GENEVIEVE
ALEC-SMITH
of Hedon and Winestead
Born at Darlington on 17 January 1918
Died at Winestead
on 11 November 1999
And is buried at
Winestead
Subjects
| Forename(s) | Family name | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Rupert Alexander | Alec-Smith | 1983 |
| Suzette Genevieve | Alec-Smith (née Watson) | 1999 |
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