Hundreds of people paid their heartfelt respects to a popular fisherman who sadly passed away last month, aged 26.
Jack Sanderson, whose family have worked from Bridlington harbour for generations, was a well known figure around the local fishing industry, as well as having many friends and colleagues in and around the town and beyond.
The funeral cortege drove past his workplace of Bridlington harbour, with an estimated 250 people gathering to say a final farewell.
A forklift that Jack used for his work was also brought up to the harbour top and as the cortege stopped a huge round of applause sounded out in tribute to the popular Bridlington resident.
Jack had bravely fought and beat cancer three times and his dad Pete and mum Becky, along with his fiancé, family and friends continually supported him throughout.
A funeral service was held at Octon, with a celebration of Jack’s life held at the Bridlington Spa afterwards.
Donations in Jack’s memory can be made to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Funeral Notice from the family via Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw Funeral Directors, St John Street, Bridlington.
Jack was a truly loved, son, brother, fiance, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and crewmate.
A true warrior from the day he was born.
Jack will be remembered in so many ways, by so many, and will forever be in our hearts.
Jack requested we all celebrate his life.
Dress code – black is optional, colours preferred, Volkswagen merch clothing also very welcome.
Jack will have his final ride across the harbour top between 11:50 and 12:10. Parking will be available in the carpark by the vessel maintenance facilities and hoist. Kindly approved by Bridlington Harbour Commissioners.
All who knew and loved Jack are welcome to follow to Octon crematorium from this point.
If any of Jacks family or friends would like to bring a favourite photo they have of our Jack, feel free to bring them along to Bridlington Spa so we can all see and share everyones fond memories of his life. Blu tac will be available at the Spa Harbour Suite during Jack’s send off.
We would like to thank Ward J94, – St James, Ward 27 Castle Hill, the two amazing ambulance crew Adam amd Tom, Jack’s teams at Leeds and Birmingham, Ernest Brighams and our amazing family and friends.
Rest in eternal peace our warrior, our hero.
We will love you always.
