Phyllis Pigott

A service was held at St John's Church, Gateford Road, Worksop, followed by cremation at Sherwood Forest Crematorium for Mrs Phyllis Pigott, of Princess Anne Road, Worksop.
She was a lifelong Worksop resident who was a long-term carer for disabled son Douglas Pigott, until his death in 2003.
Phylis was actively involved in the Retford and District Branch of the charity Scope for more than 40 years. She enjoyed travel including trips to Australia even when in her 80s, liked the theatre and was a big fan of Alfie Boe.
Phyllis passed away at Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop, on September 17, 2017, aged 95. She was predeceased by her husband Walter in 1988 and her son Douglas in 2003. She leaves her niece Mrs Shirley Hill.
Mourners were, Mrs S.Hill, Mr W.Hill, F.Hill, C.Hill; Mr and Mrs J.Read (rep Mr and Mrs Bayliss, A.Krywiuk), Mr and Mrs Cross, K.Loveday, P.Loveday, Mrs J.Payne, H.Ridsdale, Mr and Mrs C.Howe, Mr and Mrs S.Howe and Family, T.Herrick; B.Dykes (rep Notts Home Care); D.Gardner (rep Notts Home Care); Mr and Mrs I.Gunn (rep J.Gunn), J.Paul, D.Paul, Mr and Mrs H.Lowndes, Mr I.Shooter, L.and P.Sketchley; J.and P.Dickinson (rep Family), Mr and Mrs Chester, M.Murphy.
Floral tributes were from Shirley, Wayne, Francesca and Christian Hill, Jane, John Read and Family.
Donations raised were for Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation supporting Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance's work with tiger conservation.
The service was conducted by Ann Rutherford. Arrangements were by Clive Hopkinson Funeral Services.