Helena Margaret Bishop (31 Jul 1943 - 4 Mar 2025)

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Location
St Peter & St Paul's Church High Street Gringley-on-the-Hill DN10 4RF
Date
21st Mar 2025
Time
2pm
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Ye Olde Bell Barnby Moor Retford DN22 8QS
Date
21st Mar 2025
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Helena Margaret Bishop, of Gringley on the Hill (formerly Tickhill), passed away peacefully at home, together with her family and her devoted little dogs on March 4th 2025.

Devoted, loving and beloved Mother to Sarah and Claire, Sister to Susan and Elizabeth, Granny to Sam, Hannah, Isabel, Chester and George, Great Granny to Edie, much loved Auntie, Cousin and Dear Friend to so many.

Helena was a shining light who touched so many lives. We were never ready to lose her but know she will always be here with us, watching over us.

The Donkey Sanctuary The Donkey Sanctuary wrote

We would like to convey our thanks to everyone for donating in memory of Helena to aid us in our work at The Donkey Sanctuary. We hope it will bring some comfort that the memory of Helena will live on through these donations. This support today helps us to look after donkeys in our care at sanctuaries across the UK and Europe and reach out to donkeys in desperate need around the world. On behalf of donkeys everywhere, thank you. Our thoughts are with you.

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Philip and Marion Bishop donated £50 in memory of Helena

In memory of a dear cousin.

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Will Murch donated £20 in memory of Helena
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Elizabeth Browne donated £10 in memory of Helena

Helena was such a special person and she always made me smile. She will be missed so much. ❤️

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Jill Williams donated in memory of Helena

Such a generous and kind lady with with a remarkable sense of humor. Honoured to have been your friend Helena ❤️

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Megan Bent wrote

A much loved special lady who will be sorely missed .
With love Megan

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Megan Bent donated in memory of Helena

A great loss to all Megan (bent )with love

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Dulce and Ian Threlfall donated £50 in memory of Helena

My dearest friend - THE most generous and warm and loving lady who always had time for everybody. We will miss you dreadfully.

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Hugo Dunkley donated £50 in memory of Helena

Helena was a wonderful lady and a great friend who will be sorely missed.

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Pauline Pearce wrote

So sad to hear of Helena's passing. She was such a lovely friend and neighbour during our time in Gringley. A great comfort to me personally in coping with my husbands increasing dementia. God bless you Helena. You will be sorely missed. Condolences to your family at this time

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Rita & Bob Skelton donated £20 in memory of Helena

Helena was a very special friend to us. We shared many happy memories. We will never forget her.

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Ann Nicholls donated £25 in memory of Helena

In loving memory

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Fiona Kyprianou donated £20 in memory of Helena

With deepest sympathy from Jenny, Helena’s cousin.

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Maureen Makin donated £10 in memory of Helena

Beautiful lady

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Diana and David Bardsley donated £50 in memory of Helena

David & Jane Bardsley

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Ian Brooks donated £10 in memory of Helena
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Ian Brooks donated £10 in memory of Helena

Such a wonderful lady, it’s been a privilege knowing her.
Ian & Cathy

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Maureen Makin wrote

Beautiful lady who will be sorely missed by many x

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Nora Henton donated £20 in memory of Helena
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Nora Henton wrote

A very special friend,who I will miss so much..

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Rachel Bussey donated in memory of Helena

A lovely lady who will be remembered fondly

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Suzanne, Andrew, Christian & Olivia Tomlinson lit a candle