Deepest condolences to family and friends…
ATKINSON, MARY ALICE ‘Cissie’
Late of Sewerby Road, peacefully at Rosegarth Residential home on the 8th of March 2025, aged 99 years.
Loving wife of the late Alf and mother to Brian, Tony, Terence, Joseph and Peter.
Mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many.
Funeral service to take place at Our Lady and St Peter’s Church on Friday 4th April 2025 at 11.00am.
Family flowers only but a donation in lieu to Sight Savers may be left at the service if desired.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
ATKINSON, WINIFRED ‘Win’
On the 17th March 2025 at her home in Bridlington aged 86 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service and cremation to be held at the East Riding crematorium Octon on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 2.30pm.
Donations in Win’s memory can be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
BLACKBOURN, CYNTHIA
On the 11th March 2025, peacefully at Alderson House residential home, aged 98 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at The Priory Church in Bridlington on Friday 28th March 2025 at 10.00am, followed by burial at Bridlington cemetery.
Donations in Cynthia’s memory can be left at the service for the continued work of The Priory Church.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
DAWSON, BRENDA
On the 3rd March 2025, peacefully at York Hospital, aged 87 years of Rudston.
Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, also a loving mum, grandma, great-grandma and a good friend to many.
Will be sadly missed.
Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church in Rudston on Friday 21st March at 1.00pm.
Donations in Brenda’s memory can be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
DOBSON, Margaret Rose
On 10th March 2025 at Scarborough Hospital aged 85 years of Bridlington.
Loving and much loved mum of Phillip, Janet and Michael. Mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma, sister, auntie and a good friend to many.
Service at The Priory Church, Bridlington on Monday March 24th at 10.30am followed by interment at Bridlington Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Margaret’s memory for The priory Church and Diabetes UK may be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
DOWLING, Veronica Ann
On March 18th 2025 suddenly but peacefully at home aged 73 years of Bridlington.
A dearly loved mum and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Requiem mass at The Church Of Our Lady And St Peter, Bridlington on Tuesday 1st April at 11.30am followed by interment at Bridlington Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in her memory for The Church Of Our Lady And St Peter may be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
DOWNING, ROBERT ‘BOB’
On the 17th March 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 91 years.
Former owner of Garlands in Bridlington.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place on Friday 28th March 2025 at 2.30pm at St Oswald’s Church, Flamborough, followed by a burial.
Donations in Bob’s memory can be left at the service for St Oswald’s Church and The Spotlight Theatre.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
FREND (nee Coleman) Joanna Margaret
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved wife Jo who died on the 25th February after a long battle with the horrible disease of cancer.
She will be buried at Speeton Natural Burial Ground with a private family only committal.
There will be a Celebration of Her Life Service at All Saints Church Kilham on 10th March at 13.00
Colourful Clothing Encouraged.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
GRAINGER, MAJORIE
On the 8th March 2025, peacefully at Red House residential home, reaching the grand age of 100 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, loving mum to Stephen and Elaine, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and good friend to all who knew her.
Service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Friday 28th March 2025 at 12.30pm.
Donations in Marjorie’s memory are for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and can be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
GREGSON, GEOFFREY
On the 26th February 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital, aged 86 years.
Former teacher of Headlands school.
Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, a loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and a good friend to all who knew him.
Will be sadly missed.
Funeral service will be held at St John’s Burlington Church on Wednesday 12th March 2025, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
Donations in Geoff’s memory can be left at the service for St John’s Burlington Church.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
NICHOLSON, KAREN
On the 18th of March 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 62 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service and cremation to be held at the East Riding crematorium Octon on Monday 7th April 2025 at 12.30pm.
Donations in Karen’s memory can be left at the service for the British Heart Foundation.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
ROBSON, Eileen Mary
On the 16th March 2025 peacefully in hospital at Scarborough aged 78 years of Kilham. Dearly loved wife of Alwyn. Also a loving and much loved mother, mother in law, grandma and great grandma. Will be very sadly missed.
Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 3rd April at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
KENNY, STEPHEN
On the 27th February 2025, aged 68, whilst in the amazing care of St Catherine’s Hospice Scarborough, with his wife and daughter at his side. Steve fought a 5 year battle with cancer with courage, dignity and stoicism. Steve kept his sense of humour to the very end and thought of his family before himself.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad and grandad and especially as a life long passionate Leeds Utd fan.
Rest in peace and keep “marching on together “
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
McGEEVER, PATRICIA ‘Pat’
On the 3rd March 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 80 years.
Much loved wife of Tommy, loving mum to Sheldon, also a grandma, great-grandma and a good friend to many.
Service and cremation to be held at the East Riding crematorium Octon on Friday 4th April 2025 at 1.30pm.
Donations in Pat’s memory can be left at the service for Bridlington Rock Choir.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
PYGOTT, RITA
On the 3rd March 2025, peacefully at Oak Tree Hall residential home aged 80 years.
Dearly loved wife to John, much loved mum to Kevin and Julie, also a loving mother-in-law to Deborah and Mike, nana to Craig, Rebecca and Daniel, great-nana to Arthur and Ernie and also a dear friend to all who knew her.
Will be sadly missed.
Service and cremation to be held at the East Riding crematorium Octon on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 10.30am.
Donations in Rita’s memory can be left for Dementia UK.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
RICHARDSON, Linda
On the 22nd February 2025 at The Old Rectory Care Home, Bempton aged 74 years of Bridlington.
A loving and much loved wife, mother, nanna, great nanna and a good friend to many who will be very sadly missed.
Funeral service on Tuesday 18th March at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon at 12.30pm
Donations are being collected in Linda’s memory for Alzheimer’s Society which may be left after the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
RUDD, Ann
On 7th March 2025 peacefully at home aged 86 years of North Frodingham.
Dearly loved wife of Geoff.
Also a loving and much loved mum of Julian and Helen, dear mother in law, grandma, great grandma and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at St Elgins Church North Frodingham on Tuesday 18th March at 2.30pm followed by a private interment.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in her memory for the continued work of St Elgins church and Dementia UK may be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SMITH Rita
On 26th February 2025 at Scarborough Hospital aged 93 years of Bridlington formerly of Castleford.
Loving and much loved wife of the late Walter.
Dear mum of Brian and the late Michelle. Nanny to Zoe and Gemma and a great nan.
A good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service on Wednesday 19th March at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
A private donation to a charity of your choosing in Rita’s memory may be made should you wish.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SNOWDEN, JEAN MARGARET
On the 6th March 2025, peacefully at Foresters Lodge with her family by her side, aged 78 years.
Much loved wife of the late Alec, loving mum, mother-in-law, sister, grandma, great-grandma and a good friend to many.
She fought to stay with us until the very end and will be loved and missed always.
Funeral service and burial to take place at Bridlington cemetery chapel on Friday 21st March 2025 at 10.30am
Donations in Jean’s memory can be left at the service for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Family flowers only please.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SPINKS, Heather
On the 2nd March 2025 peacefully in Chesterfield aged 91 years and formerly long term resident of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Also a loving and much loved mum, mother in law, nana, great nana, sister, sister in law, aunt and a good friend to many.
Service to be held at Christ Church, Bridlington on Thursday 20th March at 1pm followed by interment in Bridlington Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully received for activity events at Cliff House Care Home. Colourful attire is welcome at her funeral.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SUMMERS, STEPHEN ROY
On the 27th February 2025, peacefully aged 69 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service and cremation to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Friday 21st March 2025 at 3.30pm.
Donations in Stephen’s memory can be left at the service for Diabetes UK.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
TAYLOR, Margaret Elizabeth
On 6th March 2025 at The Waynes Care Home aged 83 years of Bridlington.
Loved and loving wife of The Late Brian. Dear mum to Kim, David, Darren and Sharon and nana and great nana. A good friend to many who will be very sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 27th March at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please.
TOPHAM, Marian
On March 14th 2025 peacefully in Hospital at Scarborough aged 83 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife on the late Alan also a loving and much loved Mum, mother-in-law, grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend to many will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Monday April 7th at 14.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in her memory for Age UK may be left at the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
WARDILL, Raymond Constable
On the 22nd February 2025 suddenly at home aged 91 years.
Loving and much loved husband of the late Shirley.
Dear Dad of Lorraine and David.
Grandad to Nicola and Dan, Matthew and Holly, Daniel and Rachael, Richard and Rifaah, Christopher and Jade, Ashley and Erin.
Great-Grandad to Olivia, Poppy, Tommy, Amelia, Ruby, William, Teddy, Lucas, and Finlay.
Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Service on Thursday 20th March 2025 at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please.
Light refreshments afterwards.
Donations in Ray’s memory can be left for Cancer Research UK.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
WHITFORD, BERNARD ‘Bernie’
On the 18th February 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 90 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service and cremation to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Friday 7th March 2025 at 10.30am.
Donations in Bernie’s memory can be left at the service for Help the Heroes.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
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