Our deepest sympathy to family and friends at this difficult time…
BEST, MICHAEL ‘Mike’
On the 15th of April, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family aged 71 years.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service to take place at The East Riding Crematorium Octon on Monday 11th May 2026 at 1.30pm.
Donations in Mike’s memory can be left at the service for the Diabetic Association in lieu of flowers.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
BOWERS
Gladys May ‘Nee Allinson’
On 8th April 2026 peacefully surrounded by her family at home aged 75 years of Bridlington formerly of Queensbury and Clayton.
Loving daughter of Elizabeth and the late James.
Loving wife of the late Godfrey Bowers.
Dear mum to Mark, Susan and Elizabeth.
Nana to Joseph, Gemma, Simon, Kacey (Sophie), Jacob, Lydia, Katie and James.
Great grandma to Demi-leigh, Aden, Jasmin, Casie, Grace, Harris, Logan and Kai.
Sister to Francis, Bessie and the late Carol and auntie to their children.
Funeral service at Shay Grange Crematorium, Bradford on Monday 11th May at 1.30pm
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Gladys’ memory are being collected for Marie Curie nurses, Macmillan Cancer support and Young lives Vs Cancer and 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).
KAYE
Sheila Elizabeth ‘Nee Marsh’
On 5th April 2026 suddenly at home aged 70 years of York formerly of Bridlington.
Much loved mum, granny, sister, auntie and daughter. A good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at Bridlington Cemetery Chapel on Friday 1st May at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in her memory are being collected for The British Heart Foundation, a charity close to Sheila’s own heart, 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).
MILNER
Jennifer “Jenny”
(Née Posnett)
On the 26th April 2026 peacefully surrounded by her family at home aged 84 years.
Much loved wife of the late Peter.
Dear mum to Nicky and Carol, granny to Edmund and a close friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 8th May at 3.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Jenny’s memory are being collected for St Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
RIDSDALE, Ken
On 24th April 2026 suddenly but peacefully at home aged 71 years of Bridlington.
Dearly loved husband of Sue. Also a loving and much-loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Wednesday 13th May at 11.30am.
Donations in his memory for Westgate Bowls Club and R.S.P.B Bempton 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).
SANDERSON, RICHARD IVOR
On the 14th of April 2026, peacefully at Scarborough Hospital.
Much loved husband of Jill and loving father to James and Robert.
Will be sadly missed.
Service to take place at the Priory Church on Friday 15th May 2026 at 12.00pm, followed by a private family burial at the Bridlington cemetery.
Donations can be left at the service for the continued work of the Priory Church, Bridlington Lifeboat and the MS society.
Family flowers only.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
SMITHSON, Shaun
On the 24th April 2026 suddenly after a short illness of Bridlington formerly of Foston-on-the-Wolds.
Loving husband to Vanessa, brother to Barry and brother-in-law to Antoinette. Also, much loved uncle, great uncle and ‘dad’ to Monty the dog.
Known around Bridlington and the area as a pest control officer and dog warden.
Service at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 14th May at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please.
Collection in Shaun’s memory for Bridlington RSPCA and Marie Curie Cancer Support 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).
WOODMANSEY, DAVID
On the 2nd April 2026, peacefully at Mount Vale Residential home in Northallerton and formerly of Bridlington, aged 85 years.
Much loved husband of the late Patricia, loving dad to Jane and Michael.
Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service to take place at St John’s Burlington Church on Monday 27th April 2026 at 12.15pm, followed by interment at Bridlington cemetery.
Donations in David’s memory can be left at the service for the continued work of St John’s Burlington Church.
All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons, 51 St John Street, Bridlington, YO16 7NN (01262 675124).
