Four people who died in Whitby Cliffs fall tragedies identified

Four people who tragically died after falling from the same cliffs over a three-day period have been named.

An elderly coupleseen 'hand-in-hand' by witnesses, before falling from Whitby cliffs, North Yorkshire, on July 30, were identified as David Jeffcock, 80, and Susan Jeffcock, 74. A day later, the body of beloved grandma, Joan Blanchon, 69, was found at the bottom of the cliffs by the Pavilion. And on August 2, the body of Susan Fawcett, 59, was discovered a little further along the coast at Sandsend by the main carpark.

The deaths of the four people has caused shock and sadness in Whitby, with family and friends posting tributes, telling of the "much-loved" couple, and the pair of "beloved" grandmothers.

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Tributes for the elderly couple on Facebook told how they "could not live without each other". Megan Rideout said: "The couple were my nana's brother (and his partner). He was really ill and in a lot of pain. The doctors couldn't do anymore and she didn't want to live without him. They had no children."

Others responded to her with messages of support, reported YorkshireLive. Sue Winters said: "Together in life and death, may you both be at peace, sincere sympathies to their family and loved ones."

Meanwhile, Mags Parker wrote: "Together forever and never apart. It is so sad, but they are together forever now." The families of Joan and Susan also paid homage to the "dearly loved" women in two touching obituaries.

Roseberry Funeral Service posted a tribute to Joan which read: "Jo sadly passed away on 31 July, in her 69th year. Sadly missed by her daughter, grandchildren. A loving sister and special friend to so many."

Many tributes were also made on a JustGiving page, created in Joan's memory. Jo Taylor wrote: "Joan was my second mum and we are devastated to have lost such a beautiful soul."

Below the fundraiser, Joy wrote: "My dearest friend Joan. Such a special lady. I will treasure our friendship and remember our last outing where you were so happy. Family and friends were everything to you. I will miss you."

Robert Harrison and Sons Funeral Directors posted Ms Fawcett's tribute which stated: "Susan was a dearly loved wife and much-loved by her children. She was also a dear granny and a cherished daughter."

Beneath the obituary, hundreds of friends and family members paid their respects to the "much loved" Ms Fawcett. Among them was Nicola Monk, who said: "Rest in peace Sue, still so hard to take in. Will miss our girlie spa breaks and the lovely home cooking treats you would always bring with you.

Susan Botham said: "Such a lovely lady and a friend to many as well as a doting mother, wife, daughter and grandma. Heartbreaking - sending all my love to your family."

North Yorkshire Police say there is no connection between the individual deaths. Inquests have been opened into all four deaths.