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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Peacefully and suddenly at home on Thursday, 29th September 2022, aged 86 years, David of Cheadle, the loving Husband of Sheila, a much-loved Dad of Cathrine and Jackie and a beloved Grandad to all his Grandchildren.
David will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and neighbours. Service and Committal at Stockport Crematorium (Cypress Chapel) on Wednesday, 2nd November at 12 noon. All flowers welcome.
Donations if desired to Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.
16/03/1930 - 02/10/2022 Aged 92 years Beloved husband of Barbara, much loved father of Hilary, Monica, Noel, David and Alan. The brother of Leslie and a grandfather to 10 grandchildren.
A Chartered Architect who devoted his career to developing social housing in his birthplace of Blackburn and adopted home of Greater Manchester and Salford. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The Funeral service is to take place on Tuesday 1st November 11.30am at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham followed by interment at 12.30 at Brooklands Cemetery, Marsland Road, Sale. All welcome.
No flowers requested but donations, if desired, to Dementia UK would be gratefully received. All enquiries to Mike at Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, Greystones, 305 Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PH. Tel: 0161 973 1515.
On 28th September 2022, at his home in Altrincham, Papa Pete, aged 90 years, the dear Dad of Gary, Julie, David and the late Stephen, grandad, great grandad and father in law.
Pete will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Altrincham Crematorium on Friday, 28th October at 2.30pm. All enquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes. Tel: 0161 973 1515
Passed away 22nd September 2022 aged 82 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Edith, much loved Mum of Wayne and Christopher, devoted Grandad to Jessica and Harrison. Fred will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at St Paul's Church, Blackley on Friday 21st October at 1 pm followed by interment at Blackley Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries to The Co-operative Funeralcare, Blackley. Tel 0161-795-3400.
Passed away at home, as he would have wished, with his family around him. Saturday 8th October 2022 aged 92 years. Husband of the late Jean Elliott and much-loved father of Jenny, John, Katherine and Rosalind, he was also a loving Grandad and Great-Grandad.
He will be remembered for his genuine care of everyone in his family and the wider community. Funeral Service to take place at St John's Church Facit on Monday 31st October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Whitworth Cemetery.
Immediate family flowers only please. A donation box will be made available for Dr Elliott's chosen charities. For all enquiries please contact: F Duffy and Son Funeral Service, 254 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8PW Tel: 01706 868696
Peacefully in Springhill Hospice, after a short illness, Louis aged 79 years. A much loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Friend to many. Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 25th October at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.
Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday 11th October 2022, Eileen, aged 96 years. She was the loving and much loved wife of the late Leslie, loving mother of Andrew, Alex, Antony and the late Aidan, Gran of Emma and Abby and mother- in- law of Ann and Liz.
A Service to Celebrate Eileen's Life will be held at Saint Mary's of The Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, Littleborough on Monday 31st October at 10-00 am followed by Interment at Saint James Church, Calderbrook.
By request, family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given for the benefit of North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to:- Andrew Naylor and Family, Independent Funeral Directors. 01422-377840 Church View Ripponden Sowerby Bridge HX6 4DB.
Marion Angela HERON (Hargreaves)
Marion Angela Heron (known as Angela to all those that knew her), 88, of Harrogate, Yorkshire, passed away in Tonbridge Care Home, Kent on Wednesday 28th September 2022. The beloved mother is survived by her three sons Richard, John and Robert.
Her seven Grandchildren and six Great-Grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at St Stephen's Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge at 12:30pm on Friday 28th October. All welcome. Close family flowers only. Please make any charitable donations to Alzheimer's Society or Cancer Research UK.
Brian Jobling sadly passed away on Thursday 6th of October 2022. He will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Paul and Tony sons of Brian and Brenda invite all that knew him to attend at Blackley Crematorium at 1pm on 3rd of November and then onto Blackley Golf Club for celebration of his life!!!
Peacefully in hospital on the 14th October 2022, Geoff aged 92 years. Much loved Husband of Molly, loving Dad to Nigel, Father-in-law of Judith, special Grandad to Scott, Natalie and their partners Lorna and Simon.
Devoted Great-Grandad of Hallie, Alfie and Briyah also a dear Brother, Bother-in-Law, Uncle and Great-Uncle. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 26th October at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 24th September 2022, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Christine and son of the late Roy and Freda. 'Always the two of us.' The funeral service will be held on Thursday 20th October at Rochdale Crematorium at 2:20pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Christie Charitable Fund. All further enquiries to Rochdale Funeralcare, Co-op. Tel: 01706 653622.
Passed away peacefully at Manchester Royal Infirmary on 5th October 2022, aged 97 years. Devoted husband of the late Mary, a dear Uncle and friend to many.
Funeral service and committal at Altrincham Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations to the Stroke Association. All enquiries to Kenneth Dewey and Sons, Funeral Directors Tel 0161 980 7010.
It is with deepest regret that we announce the death of Basil aged 94 years formerly of Whaley Bridge and Stockport, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family whilst in the comfort of his home in Biddulph Moor on 4th October 2022.
The devoted and beloved husband of Mary, treasured father of Dominic, Damien, Louise, John, Geraldine, Margaret, Richard and Rebecca, a dearly loved father in law, cherished granddad, great granddad and uncle.
Basil will be deeply missed by all his loving family and friends. Reception into English Martyrs Catholic Church on Sunday 30th October at 5.30 pm. Requiem Mass to be held on Monday 31st October 2022 at 10.30 am followed by service at Macclesfield Crematorium.
No flowers by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, care of the funeral directors.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33 Congleton Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6DY. Tel: 01782 379191.
Aged 89. Passed away on 26th Sept at North Manchester General Hospital. A much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother in law who will be sadly missed. The funeral will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Langley at 10am on Thursday 27th of Oct followed by interment at Boarshaw Cemetery. Family flowers only.
Lin passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday 11th October 2022 aged 73 years. Formally of Clayton. A much-loved Mam of Tracy RIP, Beverly and Amanda. A devoted Nanna and Great Nanna to all her Grandchildren and a cherished Mother-in-Law of Bernard.
Funeral Service and Committal to held at Blackley Crematorium on Thursday 27th October at 1030a/m (Double time). Family flowers only please Donations if desired to 'Shine' (Spina Bifida Charity) Dress Code - traditional mourning wear.
All enquiries to Arron J Turner - Funeral Director and Grandson C/o Meadow Funeral Directors, 87 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EP Tel: 0161 300 0885. Please feel free to share any memories, photos or light a candle in Memory of Lin via this site.
Passed away on Wednesday 28th September 2022 in Springhill Hospice. Funeral to take place on Tuesday 25th October at Middleton Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Springhill Hospice if desired. All enquiries to S.Wellens & Sons 0161.643.2677
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd October 2022, aged 95 years, of Denton and formerly Heald Green. Dearly loved Husband of the late Doreen, much loved brother of Jean and the late Alec, Harry and Ronnie, cherished Uncle and Great Uncle to so many.
Alan will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 3.00pm on Tuesday 25th October 2022 at Dukinfield Crematorium.
Family flowers only please with donations if desired to Children with Cancer UK. All funeral enquiries: Dowse Catterall Funeralcare 30 Ashworth Street, Denton, M34 3LJ Tel - 0161 336 6023.
On 8th October 2022, peacefully at his home in Higher Blackley, surrounded by his loving family, fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Jan aged 63 years and late of Bradford.
The beloved husband of Jolanta, devoted dad of Monika, Krzysztof and Stefan, cherished son of Michalina and the late Stanislaw and a much-loved brother of Andrew.
A Requiem Mass will be offered at the Polish RC Church of Divine Mercy, Moss Side on Wednesday 26th October at 11am followed by committal at Manchester Crematorium and wake held at Didsbury Golf Club.
Family flowers only please; donations if desired for the benefit of Macmillan Cancer Care or St. Anne's Hospice. Donations may be made via www.paulwilliamsfunerals.co.uk. All enquiries to Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors 215 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 8GW Tel 0161 796 6018
On the evening of September 14th 2022 at home. Harry aged 73 years. Loved and adored husband of Valerie, dad of Mark and step dad to Diane and the late Caroline Birchwood. He will be very sadly missed by all his family, friends and work colleagues.
Funeral to be held at Dukinfield Crematorium, Friday 21st October, 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Transplant Team at Wythenshawe Hospital can be forwarded to the Funeral Director. All enquiries: Lillian Hough Funeral Service, 15 Concord Way, Dukinfield, SK16 4DB, Tel; 0161 343 5211.
It is with great sadness that the family of June Saunders announces her passing on Wednesday 5th October 2022, aged 69. Now at peace with her beloved husband Albert. June will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Wendy, grandchildren Aimee and Jamie.
June will be greatly missed by all of her many friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at 2pm, Blackley Crematorium. All who knew June are welcome. Flowers welcome. Resting at Fallon Family Funerals, 467 Kingsway, Burnage. M19 1NR. Tel: 0161 371 9431.
Peacefully at rest on Monday 3rd October 2022 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. Lindsay aged 56 years of Burslem, formerly Oldham. The Devoted Fiancée of John, loving sister of Graham and his partner Sandra, loved by John, Carl, Kieran, Jemma, their partners and grandchildren.
Lindsay will always be loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service and Cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 at 1.20pm.
Would relatives please accept this intimation and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Flowers are welcome or donations if preferred would be gratefully accepted for The Dogs Trust c/o the funeral director.
Enquiries to: Haydn Heath TUDOR-DAVIES Independent Family Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142 Waterloo Road, Burslem. Tel. 01782 811411 www.tudor-davies.co.uk.
Suddenly on holiday in Cyprus on the 4th October 2022 Dean aged 83 years. Beloved Husband of Marion for over 60 years. Loving Dad to Juliet & Paul. Father in law to Steve & Sarah. Adored Grandad of Bethany, Jessica, Alice, Olivia & Reece.
Great Grandad of Noah & Theo. Dear Uncle of Peter, Richard & Helen. Great Uncle of Gary, Andrew & Matthew. Dean was a great friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A Private Family Committal will take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 1st November 2022 Followed by a Thanksgiving Service to Celebrate Dean's life at Thrum Hall Methodist Church, Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale OL12 6DE at 1.30pm.
ALL WELCOME Family Flowers only please by request, donations if desired would be gratefully received to Thrum Hall Methodist Church. For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service, 254 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8PW. Tel: 01706 868696.
Elizabeth 'Betty' JOHNSON (Nee Clayton)
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Betty aged 86 years on Thursday 6th October 2022, now reunited with her beloved late Husband Barry. Much loved Mum of Lesley and Tracey, loved Mother in law to John and Kevin.
Treasured Grandma to Jenna, Lauren, Greg, Carli, Devan, Glen and Gary. Loved Great Grandma to Gabriel, Cal, Mia, Ava, Toby and Devan's little bump. Best friend of Bett Worthy. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her.
Funeral Service to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 21st October at 11.50am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Willows Dementia Hub (cheques made payable to GP Care) c/o Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501. Black attire not essential.
Fell asleep on 5th October 2022 aged 89 years at Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Loving husband of Myra, dear father of Peter, Hazel and Sarah, respected father-in-law to Sarah, James and Andy and a proud grandfather of Joshua, Elizabeth, Joel, Chloe and Levi.
Funeral at Mumbles Christadelphian Hall on Wednesday 26th October at 1pm followed by interment at Oystermouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired may be made at the funeral or sent directly to 'Christadelphian Bible Mission' or 'Christadelphian Care Homes'.
Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Mumbles, Swansea Tel. 01792 366513 In the sure hope of the resurrection.
On 15th October 2022, aged 74 years, adored wife of Stanley. Anne will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service and Cremation to take place on Wednesday 2nd November at Rochdale Crematorium at 3pm.
As per request of the family no flowers please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Enquiries to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service 99 Dale Street Milnrow OL16 3NW 01706-647377.
Suddenly at home on the 8th October 2022, Jack aged 90 years. Beloved Husband of Vera for over 66 years, loving Dad of the late Carl, wonderful Father in law to Claire, adored Grandfather of Hannah and a dear Uncle and friend to many.
Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.
George Frederick (Fred) WHITTAKER
Peacefully at home on Friday 14th October 2022. Fred, aged 85 and of Didsbury will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Manchester Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 at 10am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Ann's Hospice. All enquiries contact C. Middleton and Son Ltd, Didsbury :- 0161 434 3725.
On 11th October 2022. Passed away peacefully at St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton, Manchester with his family by his side; aged 40 years. Beloved husband of Tuoc. Precious son of Geoff and Lynne Williams. Much loved brother of Hayley, Paula, Jonathan and James.
Loved brother in law of Woody and Louise. Mathew was loved by all his nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed by his many, many friends and colleagues. Funeral service takes place on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at Colwyn Bay Crematorium at 3:30pm.
Family flowers only please by request, but donations will be gratefully received for St Ann’s Hospice or Bowel Cancer UK following the links below, or c/o Lord-Brown & Harty Funeral Directors. 12 Trinity Square, Llandudno LL30 2RA. Tel 01492 588585.
In Memoriams
Third anniversary. Beloved wife, mum, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Dearly loved and never forgotten.
Christopher Michael (Chris) OGLESBY
Two years have gone since you were taken from us and you are still missed so very much. Loving wife, Pat, Children, Christopher, Catherine and Paul, all the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Aged 21 years, taken from us on 15, October, 1997. Still missing you Mike. Love Mam and Dad XXXX Brother Anthony and Sister Barbara XXXX
Birthday Memoriams
Loving Birthday wishes for my precious daughter, passed away 16th March, 2003. Always in my heart and thoughts. Your loving Dad xxx
Sending Birthday kisses to our beautiful Mummy. Loving you always. Georgina and India xxxx. Birthday wishes for my little sister, thinking of you always. - Your loving sister Jayne and Nigel, nephews Joseph and Gwilym xxxx
Thinking of you today as I always do, dear wife. Remembering the sunshine that you brought into my life. Heavenly birthday wishes, love Mike and family xxxx
Acknowledgements
Michael, Marie, Brian, Margaret, Tim and Family wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers and mass offerings received during their very sad loss and to all who attended the Requiem Mass, especially those who travelled from Ireland.
We would particularly like to thank Fr. Ged Murphy for his very kind ministrations and words of comfort and Paul Williams Funeral Directors for their totally dignified and caring funeral arrangements. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Grateful thanks to all that cared for Yvonne. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the kind words and support at this difficult time.
To all who have offered condolences and shared fond memories of Yvonne. Thank-you to Rev. Graham Lindley for his moving service and all the staff at Leach and Clegg Funeral Service for their efficient service.
Joyce's family would like to thank Kilpatricks Funeralcare and Bill who made mum's service so special. Thank you to all who looked after Mum at Springhill Hospice and Sam Wells for attending her service.
Also thanks to all who sent messages of condolences, all who attended her funeral and for the beautiful flowers. Thanks to all who sent donations for Springhill Hospice in loving memory of Mum and the staff at Littleborough Cricket Club for helping us continue celebrating Mum's life.
To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk .
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