Deepest condolences to family and friends…
ATKINSON, Mavis
On the 4th of June, 2026, suddenly but peacefully at home aged 78 years.
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 11.30am.
Donations in Mavis’ memory can be left at the service for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
AUSTIN, Roy
On 4th June 2026 suddenly but peacefully at home aged 81 years of Bridlington.
Much loved partner of Beryl and dad to Gary.
A good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 22nd June at 2.30pm.
At Roy’s request, please wear something bright and colourful.
Donations in his memory are being collected for Bridlington RSPCA 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).
BONIFACIO, Merilyn
On 5th June 2026 peacefully at home aged 80 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved wife of Eliseo. Also a loving and much loved mum, grandma and great grandma.
She will be loved and remembered always.
Service and interment at Bridlington Cemetery on Monday 22nd June at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in her memory for The Salvation Army 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).
BROWN, Keith
On 21st May 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by his family aged 78 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Susie. Also a loving and much loved dad, father in law, grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 8th June at 1.30pm.
Donations in his memory for The Injured Jockeys 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).
CASTLE, Tim
On 1st June 2026 suddenly aged 60 years of Bridlington.
A dearly loved husband of Debbie. Also a loving and much loved dad, father in law, grandad, brother, uncle and a good friend to all who knew him.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 25th June at 3.30pm.
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).
CAWKELL, Patricia
‘Ann’
On 3rd June 2026, suddenly at home aged 87 years. Former teacher at Moorfield Junior School.
Dearly loved wife of the late Gerry and loving mum and mum in law, who will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Service and interment to be held at 1pm at St Peters Church, Barnburgh, near Doncaster, her childhood home on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Donations in Ann’s memory can be made to Marie Curie.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124)
CLARK, Jean
On the 15th May 2026, suddenly but peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 86 years.
A loving and very much loved lady who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 12.30pm.
Donations in Jean’s memory can be left at the service for the Dogs Trust.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124)
COOKSON, JOHN MARTIN ‘Cooky’
On the 27th May 2026, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital, aged 62 years of Bridlington.
A much loved husband to the late Debbie, also a loving, dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother and a good friend to many.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Friday 19th June 2026 at 12.30pm.
Donations in Cooky’s memory can be left at the service for the Bridlington RSPCA.
His family has asked if people can come dressed in a Leeds United Football shirt, a music band, or a Lambretta top to celebrate his life.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
JENNISON, Allan Winston
On 21st May 2026 peacefully in hospital at Scarborough aged 72 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Gail. Also a loving and much loved dad, father in law, grandad, brother in law, uncle and a good friend to all who knew him.
Service at The Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints, Bridlington on Wednesday 10th June at 12.00 noon followed by cremation at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon.
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).
LYNE, Alan
On 17th May 2026, aged 78 years of Flamborough and Bridlington.
Crew member of Flamborough Lifeboat and auxiliary coastguard for 13 and a half years.
A loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
By Alan’s choice a private cremation will be arranged at a later date.
Any donations in Alan’s memory may be sent to Flamborough Lifeboat.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
McKIRDY, Ian David
On June 4th 2026, peacefully at home aged 84 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Shirley also a loving and much-loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday June 19th at 10.30am.
Donations in his memory for Marie Curie and Macmillan Nursing 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).
PYGOTT, John
On the 4th June 2026, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital aged 86 years of Bridlington.
A well known pillar of the community from the former Pygott’s butchers.
Loving and much loved husband of the late Rita.
Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon, on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 10.30am.
Donations in John’s memory can be left for Dementia UK.
Family flowers only please.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
RHODES, Elaine
On 30th May 2026 at Hull Royal Infirmary after a short illness surrounded by her loving family aged 71 years of Bridlington.
Much loved wife, mum, step mum, and step granny. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Service for Elaine to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Monday 15th June at 12.30pm.
The family wish you to join them in wearing a splash of purple in memory of Elaine.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in her memory are being collected for The Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity 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).
