Deepest condolences to family and friends…
BELL, VICTOR JAMES ‘Vic’
On the 22nd August 2025, peacefully at Aalia House aged 89 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at a later date.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
BONNETT, Philip Wilfred
On 28th July 2025 at Scarborough Hospital aged 86 years of Bridlington.
A much loved husband and brother.
A dear friend to all of God’s creatures who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Service at The Priory Church, Bridlington on Thursday 14th August at 11am followed by committal in Bridlington Cemetery.
Donations in his memory are being collected for The Brooke Animal Charity (caring for the health and wellbeing of working donkeys and horses) and the continued good work of The Priory Church, Bridlington.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
BRUCE, Lenora (Nee Jarvis)
(Formerly Canale)
On 11th July 2025 peacefully at Riverhead Hall Residential Care Home aged 83 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Beloved mum to Maria. Loving mother-in-law to Leon. Also a much loved grandema to Jack and Megan.
She will be greatly missed.
The family would like to pay special thanks to all the staff at Riverhead for the exceptional care and support they all gave.
Lenora lived in Bridlington all her life. Many people may have known her as Leo when she was married to Malcolm Canale.
Lenora was a long serving volunteer, keen gardener and loved nature, being actively involved in bird watching and mothing.
Service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 8th August at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Lenora’s memory for the RSPB and Alzheimer’s Society 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).
DUNBAR, Sue
On the 6th August 2025, passed away peacefully in Blackpool Victoria Hospital aged 61 years and formerly of Filey.
A much loved mum of Sarah, loving grandma of Ryan and Eva. Also sister of Ruth and Heather, step mum of Nick and Dan and a good friend to many who will be very sadly missed.
Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 1st September at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory 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).
FLANAGAN (was BLEWITT), CAROL ANN
On the 17th August 2025 at Red House Residential home aged 79 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Friday 12th September 2025 at 12.30pm.
Donations in Carol’s memory can be left at the service for Dementia UK.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
GODBY, Rita
On 29th July 2025 peacefully in hospital at Scarborough surrounded by her loving family aged 90 years of Middleton On The Wolds and formerly of Kelk.
Dearly loved wife of the late Peter.
A loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, nan, great grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and a good friend to many.
Will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Tuesday 19th August at 2.30pm.
Donations in her memory for Macmillan Cancer Support 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).
GRIMSHAW Alexandra Patricia
‘Sandra’
On August 14th, 2025 at home in Bridlington aged 78 years.
Dearly loved wife of Leonard. Loving mum of Joanne and Alex. Mum-in-law to Sean and Lucy and Grandma to Alfie, Reilly, Theo and Tilly.
A good friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium on Thursday 11th September, 2025 at 2.30pm.
Donations in Sandra’s memory for 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).
KIMM, Patricia Alice
On August 3rd 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, aged 80 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of Alfred also a loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, granny, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend to many.
Service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Tuesday August 26th. Donations in her memory for the continued work of The District Nurses.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
KNAPTON, Jane Merlee
On 14th July 2025 suddenly but peacefully aged 89 years of Cottingham and formerly of Bempton and Bradford.
Dearly loved wife of the late Sidney. Also a loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 11th August at 12.30pm.
Donations in her memory for The Alzheimer’s Society 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).
MILLWARD, Mary
On the 20th July 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Dearly loved wife of Adrian, dearest mum of Dawn, Gerard, Declan, Michael and Michaela, also a loving and much loved daughter in law, nana, nannie, sister, sister in law, auntie and a good friend to many.
Will be loved and remembered always.
Service to be held at the East Riding crematorium Octon on Monday 4th August 2025 at 3.30pm.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
KEMP, Robert
On 1st August 2025 suddenly but peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short illness aged 69 years.
Loving and much loved husband of Ann.
Dear dad of Tom and Steph, Ben and Jenn, amazing grandad of Harry, Charlie, Emily and Rocco and a special brother and uncle who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 21st August at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in his memory for Macmillan Cancer Support 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).
NICHOLSON, Linda
Linda’s family are sad to announce the peaceful passing of her at Scarborough Hospital on 22nd August 2025, aged 69 years.
She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.
Funeral service and cremation to be held at the East Riding crematorium, Octon on Thursday 18th September 2025, at 12.30pm.
Donations in Linda’s memory can be left at the service for Cancer Research.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
O’TOOLE, Brian
On the 7th August 2025, peacefully at The Willows, Burton Fleming, aged 89 years of Flamborough.
Dearly loved husband of the late Beryl. A loving and much loved dad, father in law, grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and a good friend to many. Will be sadly missed.
Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 15th August at 10:30am. Donations in his memory for the British Heart Foundation 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).
PAINE, Freda
On the 22nd July 2025, peacefully in Red House Care Home Bridlington aged 91 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 22nd August at 12:30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be left at the service for Bridlington Lifeboat, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Cancer Research UK.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
ROBERTS, Michelle
Died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on the 11th August 2025, staying strong until the very end.
No doubt sat with a cig in one hand and a cup of earl grey in the other.
Michelle was a loving mother to Paul, Carla, Kim, Kayden and luca the dog.
Loving Nana and Great Nana and Loving sister to Helen and Martin.
Special friend to Kurt and a fun loving friend to many more.
Michelle will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral to be held on Thursday 4th September at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon at 1.30pm then onto Bridlington Rugby Club to celebrate Michelle’s life.
Anyone that knew Michelle knew she lived in her pyjamas so at her request she would like men to wear work clothes or track suits and women to wear pyjamas.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
ROBERTS, Valerie
On Saturday 26th July 2025, Valerie Roberts née Doutch passed away peacefully in her sleep.
A loving mum to Tracey and Sarah, much loved nanny to Ashleigh, Sam, Maisie, great nanny to Eadie, Zachary and Sulley, a beloved sister and also a good friend to many.
She will be sadly missed.
Funeral service to take place at St Oswald’s Church, Flamborough, on Friday 15th August 2025 at 1.00pm followed by cremation at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon.
Donations in Valerie’s memory can be left at the service for Diabetes UK and St Oswald’s Church.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
RYDER, Betty
On the 20th of August 2025, peacefully at Rosegarth residential 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 3rd September 2025 at 2.30pm.
Donations in Betty’s memory can be left at the service for the British Heart Foundation and Dementia UK.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SENIOR, Frank
On the 25th August 2025, peacefully aged 69 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Ann, also a loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and will be sadly missed by all his mates on the harbour and all who knew him.
Service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Tuesday 9th September 2025, at 11.30am.
Donations in Frank’s memory fan be left at the service for Macmillan Cancer support.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SMITHSON, Barbara
On August 5th 2025, peacefully at Magnolia House Cottingham aged 88 years of Beeford.
Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, also a loving and much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, great great aunt and a good friend to many, will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday September 1st at 10.30am. Donations in her memory for Dove House Hospice 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).
STOCKER, Julie Anne
on July 18th 2025 suddenly but peacefully aged 59 years of Nafferton.
Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. A loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, daughter, sister, grandma, sister-in-law, auntie and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 8th August at 11.30am.
Donations in her memory for Bridlington RSPCA 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).
TRIBE, Audrey
Service and interment of the ashes to be held on Monday, 4th August 2025 at 12.30 p.m. at Bridlington Cemetery. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Bridlington.
TROWER, Kathleen Anne ‘Kath’
On the 26th July 2025, peacefully at Alderson House Residential Home, aged 85 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Monday 11th August 2025 at 11.30am.
Donations in Kath’s memory can be left at the service for Macmillan cancer support.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
WARDLE, Derek
On 25th July 2025, peacefully in hospital at Scarborough, aged 85 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Irene. Former office manager at Riggs Holdings and for many years an ambassador for Guide Dogs For The Blind. A loving and much loved dad, father in law, grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and a good friend to many.
Service at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 14th August at 3.30 pm. Donations in his memory for Guide Dogs For The Blind 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).
WATTS, Dougie
On the 30th July 2025, passed away aged 73 years.
A private cremation will take place at a later date.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
WILLSON,
MAUREEN ISABELLE NEE CRUDDAS
On 6th August 2025, peacefully in hospital at Scarborough, aged 86 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of the late Barrie. Also a loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt, and sadly missed by friends far and wide.
Service at The Priory Church, Bridlington, on Friday 19th September at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Bridlington Cemetery.
Donations in her memory for the continued work of the Priory Church and The Spotlight Theatre 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).
WOODCOCK, Doreen
On the 19th August 2025 at Foresters Lodge residential home aged 90 years.
Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Reunited with Geoffrey.
Service and cremation to be held at the East Riding crematorium, Octon, on Friday 19th September 2025, at
10.30am.
The family has asked for anyone attending to please wear bright colours as a celebration of Doreen’s life.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
