Tributes paid as 'first female bus driver of Doncaster' dies at 94

Freda Sanderson was given the accolade in an obituary published after her death earlier this month, with the funeral due to take place next week.

It read: “First female bus driver of Doncaster.

“Passed away peacefully on March 11 in Albany House Nursing Home, Woodlands, formerly of Highfields, aged 94 years.

It described her as “the beloved daughter of Harriet, a much loved sister of the late Hilda, Edna, Mary and Kathleen and also a treasured Auntie.

"Dearly loved, Freda will be sadly missed.”

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 3 April at Rose Hill Crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Albany House.

A collection box will be available at the Crematorium.

Enquiries to Hickling’s Funeral Service, 4-12 Church Lane, Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster Telephone 01302 723229.