Our deepest sympathy to family and friends…
ASHBY, David (Did)
On 20th September 2026 at Dove House hospice after a battle bravely borne aged 61 years of Bridlington.
A loving dad, brother and grandad who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Service on Wednesday 14th October at The East Riding Crematorium, octon at 12.30pm.
Donations in Did’s memory for Dove House Hospice and Carnaby Crawlers 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).
BROWN, John Arthur
On 15th September, peacefully aged 87 years and formerly of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen. Also a loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and a good friend to many.
By John’s request a private funeral 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).
BURTON, Mark
On the 25th August 2026, peacefully in York Hospital aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Mave. Much loved dad of Jon, Claire, Gareth and Nathan. Also a loving grandad and great grandad who will be very sadly missed.
Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon Tuesday 22nd September at 3:30pm.
No dark colours to be worn. Please feel free to wear a Leeds shirt.
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).
DOOKS, EILEEN
On the 30th August 2026, peacefully at The Maltings residential home at the grand age of 102 years!
Eileen lived in Bempton for over 70 years, formerly of The Station House, with her late husband Vic.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service to be held at Eileen’s beloved Church St Michael’s in Bempton on Friday 18th September at 1.30pm.
Donations can be left at the service for the continued work of St Michael’s Church.
Family flowers only please.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
ELMHIRST, JAN
On the 29th August 2026, peacefully at Foresters Lodge residential home, aged 72 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
If anybody would like to attend Jan’s funeral on the day, then please contact her children Sarah and Andrew who can give you the date and time.
Donations in memory of Jan 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).
EMBLETON, STEPHEN ALFRED
‘Big Steve’
On the 18th of September, 2026 , peacefully at Dove House Hospice after an illness bravely borne, aged 68 years.
He was a loving and much loved gentleman who will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon, on Monday 12th October 2026 at 11.30am.
Donations in Steve’s memory can be left at the service for Dove House Hospice and Macmillan cancer support.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
FALLOWFIELD, Geoffrey
On September 2nd 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by his family aged 89 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Also a loving and much loved dad, father in law, grandad, great grandad, uncle and a good friend to many.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 18th September at 2.30pm.
Donations in his memory for Prostate Cancer UK 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).
GRANT, Sophie Marie
On 13th September 2026, suddenly at home, aged 34 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved partner of Ashley. Also a loving and much loved mum, daughter, granddaughter and a good friend to many. Will be loved and remembered always.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Monday 5th October at 10.30 am. 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).
HARGREAVES, CRAIG TIMOTHY
On the 17th August 2026, suddenly but peacefully at home aged 66 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service at the East Riding crematorium, Octon, on Thursday 10th September 2026 at 11.30am.
Donations in Craig’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).
HARRISON, MARGARET ANNE
On the 20th September 2026, peacefully at Rosegarth Residential home in Bridlington aged 80 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Reunited with her loving and much loved dog Buster.
Service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Monday 5th October 2026 at 1.30pm.
Donations in Margaret’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).
KENNIE, MIKE
On the 29th August 2026, peacefully at St Catherine’s Hospice aged 88 years.
A loving and much loved husband, dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and a dear friend to many.
Will be sadly missed.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 1.30pm.
Donations in Mike’s memory can be left at the service for St Catherine’s Hospice.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
KNIGHT, Daniel
On 2nd September 2026 suddenly aged 39 years of Bridlington.
A dear brother, uncle, dad and good friend to many who wil be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 28th September at 11.30am.
Donations in his memory for The Bridlington Martial Arts Centre 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).
LEDGER, DORIS ‘Dotty’
On the 28th August 2026, peacefully at The Willows in Burton Fleming, aged 87 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Monday 14th September 2026 at 2.30pm.
Donations in Dotty’s memory can be left at the service for the Bridlington Lifeboat.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
McDONALD, Kathy
On September 12th 2026 peacefuly at home, of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of Stephen and will be sadly missed by Katie, Amy and brother in law Ian.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Tuesday 29th September at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please
Donations in her memory for Whitby Wildlife 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).
POTTER, Keith
On 12th September 2026 peacefully at Scarborough Hospital after a battle bravely borne aged 64 years of Bridlington.
Loving and much loved husband of Christine.
Dear dad to Malc, Laura and Stu.
Much loved grandad to Euan, Chloe, Ellie, Nievah, Evie, Noah and Jake.
A good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East riding Crematorium, Octon on Tuesday 6th October at 12.30pm.
Please wear something comfortable rather than traditional.
Donations in Keith’s memory for Sight Support may be left at the service.
ROBERTS, ANTHONY ‘Tony’
Peacefully, on 26th August 2026, aged 75, surrounded by his close family.
Bridlington born & bred.
Retired former Manager of National Tyre Service & former owner of Bridlington Tyre Service.
Much-loved & loving dad to Lisa, Jamie & Ben, treasured grandad to his grandchildren, a life-long friend to the mother of his children, Sue & friend to many over the years.
He & his unique humour will be forever missed by his family & those who knew him best.
In accordance with Tony’s wishes, there will be an unattended funeral at a later date – but please raise a glass of something special in his memory.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
STADLER, Joseph Werner
On 5th September 2026 peacefully in hospital aged 78 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Avril. Also a dear dad, father in law, grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and a good friend to many.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 28th September at 2.30pm.
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).
STROTHER, DUNCAN ROBERT
On the 1st September 2026, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 78 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 2.30pm.
Donations in Duncan’s memory can be left at the service for Prostate Cancer.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
TAYLOR, Thelma
On 22nd August 2026, peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Also a loving and much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and sister-in-law, and a good friend to many.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Tuesday 8th September at 11.30 am. Donations in her memory for Aalia House Residents Amenity Fund 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).
WARD, Bryan Leslie (Les)
On 11th September 2026, suddenly aged 86 years of Boynton.
Dearly loved husband of Diana. Also a loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother and a good friend to many. Will be sadly missed.
For funeral arrangements please contact 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).
WARD, MOLLY
On the 12th September 2026, peacefully at Castle Hill Hospital in her 90th year of Nafferton.
Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, also a loving mum, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend to many.
Will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12.30pm.
Donations in her 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).
