Deepest condolences to family and friends…
BELLMAN, KEITH WALLIS
On the 4th September 2025, suddenly but peacefully at home aged 84 years of Bridlington.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service at the East Riding Crematorium Octon on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 10.30am.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
BOLTON, ZOE SARAH JAYNE
On 15th October 2025, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family, aged 63 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of Sidney, also a loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma and a good friend to many.
Will be loved and remembered always.
Service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Friday 7th November 2025 at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please, but donations in Zoe’s memory can be left at the service for Pit Pat.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
CHALLICE, JOHN SYDNEY
Passed away peacefully on the 1st October aged 73, after many years of suffering with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sadly missed and much loved husband of Pat.
Memorial Service and burial of ashes will take place at St Oswald’s Church, Flamborough on Friday, 7 November at 2.00 pm.
Donations in John’s memory are being collected for St Oswald’s Church.
CLARK, Douglas
On the 23rd October 2025, suddenly but peacefully at home aged 89 years of Rudston. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Dear dad of Judith, Fiona and John. Also a loving and much loved father in law, grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle and a good friend to many.
Service and interment at All Saints Church, Rudston on Thursday 6th November at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in his memory for Rudston Church and Rudston Village Hall 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).
FRANKISH, Dorothy
On 23rd September 2025 at Belgrave Court Residential Home aged 82 Years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of The Late Gordon.
Loving Mum to Samantha, Melanie and David. Mother-in-law to Phil, John and Steph. Dear grandma to Scarlett, Lana and Adam.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Service to take place at The Bridlington Cemetery Chapel on Monday 20th October at 12 noon.
Donations in her memory are being collected for The Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia UK 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).
HILL, NEIL TREVOR
On the 21st September 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 55 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service and burial to take place at The Priory Church on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 11.30am.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
IBBOTSON, Ralph
On 30th September 2025 peacefully in Scarborough aged 97.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving and much loved father of Susan and partner Maurice, close friend Ian and all the family in France.
Private cremation to be held. Details of a memorial at a later date.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
KELLY, KAREN MARGARET
On the 28th September 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 69 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at the Bridlington cemetery chapel followed by a burial on Friday 17th October 2025 at 12.00pm.
Donations in Karen’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).
Kitchen, Stephen “Steve”
On the 23rd September 2025, Steve lost his fight with pneumonia and lung disease in Scarborough Hospital.
Incredibly loved husband of Mandy. A much loved dad to Simon and Matthew and step dad to Bronte. Also a dear and cherished grandad, pap and brother.
A wonderful friend to many and a true gentleman.
Service to be held at St John’s Burlington Methodist Church, Bridlington on Monday 13th October at 11.30am.
Donations in his memory for Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust 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).
LEIGH, Vivienne
On the 10th October 2025, peacefully at Foresters Lodge residential home, aged 85 years.
Loving mum to Lynne, Karen and Susan, a much loved mother-in-law, nana and a good friend to all who knew her.
Will be sadly missed.
Funeral service at Bridlington cemetery chapel on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11.00am, followed by private family burial afterwards.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SENIOR, Frederick Leslie ‘Les’
On the 4th October 2025 peacefully at The Limes Residential Home aged 94 years of Nafferton.
Much loved husband of the late Margaret. Dear dad to Jane and Jonathan, Father in law to Toni, Phil and Suna and Grandpa to Joe and Abi.
A good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
The family wish to pay a special thank you to all the staff at The Limes for the amazing care they showed to Les and Margaret while with them.
Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Nafferton on Thursday 23rd October at 12.00 noon.
Family flowers only please.
Donations for the continued work of All Saints Church and The North York Moors Trust (link below) in Les’s 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).
SIMPKIN
Molly
On 14th October 2025 peacefully in hospital aged 89 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of the late Brian.
A loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma and a good friend to many.
Funeral private
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
Skinner, Cyril
It is with immeasurable sadness we announce the passing of Cyril Skinner, a loving dad, grandad and good friend to all who knew him. After a short illness he passed away peacefully in York hospital surrounded by his family on 28th September 2025, aged 93.
The funeral will take place at East Riding Crematorium, Octon Cross road, Driffield YO25 3BL on Thursday 16th October at 10.30 am.
The funeral cortege will be at Bridlington Town Football Club at 9.30am to give people the opportunity to pay their respects before making its way to the crematorium.
The service will be livestreamed, for anyone wishing to watch who cannot attend the service please contact Unsworth Funeral Service on 01262 425360 for the livestream link.
Donations in memory of Cyril will go to The British Heart Foundation and may be donated via the just giving link https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-roebuck-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Thank you
SMITH, HENRY THOMAS
Sadly gained his angel wings on the 26th September 2025 at Martin House Children’s hospice, aged 5 years.
A loving and much loved little boy who had a big love of Coco Melon, sunshine and hugs and kisses.
Henry will be deeply missed by his mummy, daddy, little sister and all of the wider family.
Service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Friday 17th October 2025 at 2.30pm.
Donations in Henry’s memory can be left at the service for Martin House Children’s Hospice.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SMITH, Michael Hutchinson ‘Mike’
On the 14th October 2025, suddenly aged 77 years of Bridlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Sara. Also a loving and much loved dad of Michelle and Vicky, grandad of Laura and Emily, and brother of Pete, Martin, Vicky and Kitty.
Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 10th November at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in his memory for Bridlington Rugby Juniors and The Fisherman’s Mission 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, PAUL
On the 6th October 2025, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 86 years.
Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Service and cremation to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Monday 20th October 2025 at 10.30am.
Donations in Paul’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).
TEMPLE, Tony
On 13th October 2025 peacefully in hospital aged 80 years of Bridlington.
A loving and much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and a good friend to many.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 3rd November at 12.30pm
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
VAUSE, Ian ‘Wheelz’
On the 2nd October 2025, peacefully aged 59 years of Bridlington. A dear dad, father in law, grandad, brother, uncle and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 31st October at 1:30pm.
No mourning wear/clothing please, his wishes are that you come as if you’re dressed for a pint on a Saturday night.
Donations in his 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).
WALTON, Joyce
On the 11th October 2025, peacefully at home aged 93 years of Bridlington and formerly of Pudsey. Dearly loved wife of the late James. Also a loving and much loved mum, mother in law, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, aunt and a good friend to many.
Service to be held at St John’s Burlington Methodist Church on Friday 31st October at 12:00noon followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please but donations in her memory can be left for St John’s Burlington Methodist Church after the service.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
WAUD, William Oxley
On October 9th 2025 peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family aged 94 years of Flamborough.
Dearly loved husband of Pam. Also a loving and much loved brother of John and the late Mary. Also a dear Brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at St Oswald’s church Flamborough on Friday October 24th at 2.00 pm followed by cremation at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in his memory for St Oswald’s church, and St Catherine’s 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).
WARTERS, Mark
On the 10th October 2025, peacefully in Woodlands Care Home Driffield, aged 89 years of Bridlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia. Also a much loved dad, father in law, brother, grandad and great grandad who will be very sadly missed.
Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 30th October at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. 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).
WEBSTER, JOHN ‘Pud’
On the 16th September 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, aged 66 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Jackie, also a loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, a well loved character and good friend to many.
Will be sadly missed.
Service at the church of Our Lady and St Peter on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 11.00am, followed by cremation at The East Riding Crematorium.
Donations in John’s memory can be left at the service for Yorkshire Cancer research.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
WOOD, Stephen
On 26th September 2025 suddenly but peacefully at home aged 70 years of Bridlington.
Loving husband to Mary, Much loved dad to Claire and loving brother to Paul.
A good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Funeral service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Tuesday 4th November at 1.30pm.
Donations are being collected for The British Heart Foundation in Stephen’s memory 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).
