The obituary notice of David George HAKES

Mr Hakes was my favorite teacher at Bacon Garth in the early 70's with very fond memories of us playing our guitars with him in the guitar club. He was a very inspirational teacher and I'm So sad to hear of his passing. It sounds as if he had many more happy years teaching and had a very full life. Sending condolences to his family
Julie Oliver

I was in Mr Hakes’ class at Bricknell School in 1967. He was a truly gifted and inspirational teacher. His lessons were full of fun. He will always be fondly remembered. Condolences to his family. RIP Sir.

David was an inspirational person - occasional teacher and field trip (Whitby) lead. Always remember his different way of teaching - playing his guitar, learning about his love of Buddy Holly, and question 'how many uses for a paperclip'. A really decent person who cared. His carved paper displays were a joy. Greatly missed.

Mr Hakes taught our daughter Jade at Anlaby, she's now 35 and just said he was the best teacher ever which undoubtedly he was! We cannot thank him enough for the confidence he gave her. He was worth his weight in gold. Rest peacefully from the Thorpe family

David taught both of our sons and they loved him and his teaching style. Me and my wife both served with him on the committee of Friends of Anlaby School (FAS) for several years. My role as chair meant I was often in school. Whenever I entered David's classroom, it always seemed like organised chaos, but with everyone learning in fun ways, and with David surrounded by children, fielding several questions at once.
I recall him getting many parents and children interested in kite flying. We bumped into him at an event at Beverley Racecourse, having just purchased a kite for our youngest son, Curtis. I was retiscent about giving it a go until I'd had time to study instructions etc. However, David had other ideas and encouraged/persuaded us to have a go there and then. It was difficult to refuse him so we learnt the basics from him and had lots of happy times with the kite thereafter - I still have it!
He was also a key figure in both sons developing an interest in music, particularly the guitar - one has gone on to make a good living from his music.
As a family, we have nothing but fond memories of David - a lovely man.

So sad to hear about the passing of Mr Hakes.

He was my teacher at Anlaby Junior School. I remember him very fondly.... a great and fun teacher. I recall him teaching guitar, encouraging me to write poetry and us all going to his Cowboys and Indians party. (I cried when I had to go up a year and no longer be taught by him).

Thinking of his family.

Mr Hakes was my primary school
teacher & football coach at Bacon Garth in the early 1970’s, a fantastic teacher & someone who you never forget over the years , i even remember the car he had back at school . Saddened to learn of Mr Hakes passing away . Sending condolences to his family & friends . Happy memories of a top man .