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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Peacefully on 19th December 2022, after a long illness and formerly of Ballykelly, County Louth and Heaton Moor, Margaret aged 83 years R.I.P. The dearly loved Wife of the late Oliver R.I.P. now reunited and cherished Mum of Michael, Geraldine and Colin R.I.P.
Treasured Nana of Caroline, Lewis, Oliver, Bradley and Harrison and Great Nana of Taylor, Brodie, Ava and Roman. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Requiem Mass to take place at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6AZ on Tuesday 3rd January at 10.00 a.m. followed by Burial at Mill Lane Cemetery. All flowers and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.
Pelé Edson ARANTES DO NASCIMENTO
Pelé, the Brazil footballing legend and three-time World Cup winner, has died at the age of 82.
Widely considered to be football's first global superstar, Pelé had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment.
After being admitted back into hospital at the end of November to re-evaluate his cancer treatment, he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection before subsequently being moved to palliative care when his body became unresponsive to chemotherapy.
Doctors and nurses at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo duly made him as comfortable as possible, while his wife, Marcia Aoki, remained by his bedside. He passed away on Thursday. His daughter, Kely Nascimento, confirmed the news on Instagram, writing: "Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace."
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé made his international debut at the age of 16 and announced himself to a global audience in 1958, when, still only 17, he scored six goals in four games as Brazil won the World Cup for the first time. He scored twice in a 5-2 final win over Sweden in Stockholm.
He would win the World Cup on two more occasions, in 1962 and 1970, when the Selecao produced arguably the greatest final performance in the competition's history, defeating Italy 4-1 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico. Pelé won the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player.
Officially, Pelé scored 757 goals in 831 games during a glittering career from 1957 to 1977, although his long-time club Santos claim his tally was closer to 1,000.
Our thoughts are with Pelé's family, friends and many fans across the world.
Passed away on 8th December 2022 Aged 96. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Dad of David, Susan, Andrew and Margaret, Grandad and Great Grandad.
The funeral service will be held on Friday 13th January 2023 at Rochdale Crematorium at 1pm. No flowers at family request, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice.
Aged 97 1925-2022 Peacefully on 2nd December Beloved husband of the late Grace (2000) Loving father to Lynda, father-in-law to Stephen Granddad to Mark, Tara and Ryan Great-granddad to 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service at Manchester Crematorium 1 p.m. Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Family flowers only please Donations if required to Christie Hospital.
On December 15th 2022 Fortified By The Rites of Holy Mother Church peacefully in hospital and of Chorlton Michael Aged 73yrs. RIP. The dearly beloved Brother of Bill. Loving Brother in law of Sylvia. A dear Godfather of Mark, Kevin, Lisa, Sarah, Chanel and Connor.
He will be greatly missed by Tina. Requiem Mass at St Ambrose RC Church, Chorlton on Tuesday 10th January at 10-00am prior to interment at Southern Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request donations preferred to Cancer Research UK. All donations and enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 861-9336.
Winifred sadly passed away peacefully at home with her loving family caring for her on 5th December 2022, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice for 60 years, Mother of Ian, David and the late Paul, Mother in law to Michelle and Jennifer.
Grandmother and Great grandmother to Claire and Alistair, Phoebe and Eleanor, Laura and Amy, Sophie, Sean and Louisa. Daughter of the late Luke and Edna MacCormack, sister to late Joe. She will be loved and missed by her extended family.
Passed away peacefully on 8th December 2022 aged 87 with her loving family by her side. Loving wife of the late Jimmy and adored Mum of Laura, Stephen, Alison and Claire.
Loving Sister, Grandma, Great Grandma, Mother-in-Law, Auntie, Niece, Cousin and friend to many. Funeral will take place at 12noon on Friday 6th January 2023 at Blackley Crematorium. Immediate family flowers only, however any donations will be gratefully received for Dr Kershaw's Hospice. All enquiries to S. Wellens & Sons, 0161 643 2677.
Stephen aged 69 years and of Rochdale passed away in Hospital on Tuesday 29th November 2022. Loving Husband to Christine Hanson, treasured Dad to Darren and Susan Hanson. Beloved Uncle and a friend to many.
He will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service is to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Spotlandbridge Funeral Directors 01706869995.
Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2022 aged 83 years. Dearly loved mum of Jane, Andrew, Carl and Joanne. Much loved gran to Mark, Natalie, Clare, Lee, Sophie, Katie & Zoe and great gran to Myles, Isla and Lucie. A dear wife to John Huby.
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at Agecroft Crematorium at 3:00pm. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to Macmillan Nurses in memory of Joan. All donations and enquiries to Cheethams Funeralcare Tel 0161 790 3924.
Passed away on the 18th December 2022, aged 60 years. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Sadly, missed by all.
The funeral service will be held at St Andrews Church, Dearnley on Monday 16th January 2023 at 12:00 noon followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium. All further enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare Tel: 01706 374461
Suddenly at home on 7th December 2022 and formerly of Northenden Margaret aged 92 years R.I.P. The dearly loved Wife of the late Joe R.I.P. Now reunited and much loved Mum of Catherine.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and members of the community in Northenden. Requiem Mass to take place at St. Hilda's R.C. Church, Kenworthy Lane, Northenden, Manchester on Thursday 5th January at 11.30am followed by Burial at Southern Cemetery.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to Francis House Children's Hospice. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.
Passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family and Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church. Kathleen, aged 91, was the loving widow of Paddy, cherished mother of Kathleen (RIP), Maria, John and Patrick, and dear mother-in-law to Jenni and Lesley.
Loving grandmother of Alex, Sean, Martha, Betty, Calum, Mark, Laura and Aoife and great-grandmother to Lila, Joe, Cian and Heidi, Much loved sister to Nellie and Breda and beloved aunt to Anne, Marie, Noel and Bernadette. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral mass to take place at St Kentigern's RC Church, Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7DW at 10am on Monday 09th January 2023. Flowers are welcomed. All enquiries and flower deliveries to Leech's Funeralcare, 95 Princess Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4TH Tel.0161 226 5111.
Passed away peacefully on December 9th 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Elsie aged 96 years and of Newton Heath.
The dearly loved Wife of the late John (R.I.P.) much loved Mam to Margaret, Helen, Tom, John, Peter, Paul and Garry and a precious Mam to the late Ann, Marie and Kathleen (R.I.P.) Also a treasured and loving Sister, Sister in law, Mother in law, Nanna and Great Gran who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
On January 9th 2023 Elsie will be received into Blackley Crematorium Chapel for service at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to The Alzheimer's society. All enquiries to Angela Gamble Funeral Service Telephone 0161 681 3919.
Passed away peacefully on 3rd November 2022, aged 78 years. Mary was a great friend and soul mate to the late Jean and much respected cousin. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral Service will take place at The Gorton Monastery, on Friday 6th January at 13:45 followed by the committal at Manchester Crematorium, Old Chapel. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired in Mary's memory to The Children's cancer ward at Christies Hospital. All enquiries to C Taylor Funeral Directors Tel 0161 223 0793.
Penelope Yvonne (Penny) CARTWRIGHT
Penny passed away peacefully on the 19th December 2022, aged 63 years. Loving mum, mother-in-law, grandma and friend to many. Penny's funeral will be held at Middleton Crematorium Chapel on Friday 6th January at 1.30pm followed by interment in the cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Penny are being gratefully received for a Memorial Bench in memory of Penny. All enquiries Champ Funeral Services Tel: 01254 390731.
On 15 December 2022 in Fairfield General Hospital aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Teresa, loving father of Damian and Andrea, dear father-in-law of Adam, grandad of Hollie, Logan and Eryn and faithful dad to Guide Dog Lana.
The service will be at St Vincents Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday 11 January 2023 at 12 noon followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired cheques made payable to The Guide Dogs may be forwarded to Silletts Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2TQ. Or online at the family's memorial page which can be found at www.sillettsfunerals.co.uk.
Peacefully on 11 December 2022, Louise, aged 72 years. Wife of the late Peter, dear sister to Pete and sister-in-law to Ruth and loving aunt to Holly and Tom.
Service at Heaton Moor United Church on Thursday 26 January at 1pm prior to burial at Mill Lane Cemetery at 2pm. Donations if wished to Cancer Research UK via https://memorygiving.com/louisepearce All enquiries to George Ball & Son - Funeral Directors Tel: 0161 432 2131.
On December 17th 2022, peacefully at home in Adlington. Much loved husband of Stella, dearly loved father of Ruth and Jake, loving grandfather of Esme, Eva, Isaac and Isla and sorely missed owner of Sam and Barney Brown.
Service at Cheadle Parish Church on Monday, January 16th at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ tel. 0161 428 2097.
On 13th December 2022 at Shawside Nursing Home, David the dearly loved husband of Pauline and dad to Diane and Yvonne and granddad to Tom, Alex and Emily.
Service to take place at St. Anne's Church, Belfield on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 1.15 p.m., followed by Cremation at Rochdale. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RNLI c/o Leach and Clegg Funeral Service, 99 Dale St, Milnrow. Tel. 647377.
Frank passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday 14th December 2022. Aged 91 years. A treasured husband to Doreen Cherished Dad A very proud grandad and great grandad. A good friend to many.
Frank will be missed but whose memories will remain in the hearts of the people who he loved. Franks service will take place on Thursday 5th January at Rochdale crematorium at 1PM. Followed by refreshments at Rochdale golf club, Rochdale. No flowers please, Donations if desired to the British Heart foundation.
On 15th December 2022 peacefully in hospital, fortified by the rites of Holy Mother Church, Anthony aged 83 years - beloved husband of Patricia and father of Catherine, a very dear brother, brother in law, much loved uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend.
Anthony will be very greatly missed by all who knew him. On 10th January 2023, Anthony will be received into All Saints Church, Sale for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by private committal.
Family flowers only please by request. Donations in Anthony's memory to Action on Asthma and Lungs or Blood Wise. All enquiries to RE Jones Funeralcare, Sale. Tel: 0161 973 1536.
Peacefully in hospital on December 15th 2022 and formerly of Sale Moor, Nev aged 84 years. The dearly loved Dad of David, Steven and Peter. Also a treasured Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother of Roy and Clive and a dear Father-in-Law. Nev was a Postman for 30 years in the Sale area.
Service to take place at Dunham Lawn Cemetery Chapel, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham on Friday January 6th at 10.00 a.m. followed by Burial in the Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to The Christie.
All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.
It is with great sadness we announce Elsie passed away in hospital on the 24th November 2022, aged 98. Elsie was a much loved and devoted mother to Alan, John, Brian, and Keith. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Elsie's funeral will take place on Wednesday 4th January 2023, at Manchester Crematorium (Old Chapel) at 13.00. Her family welcome you to attend and ask for donations towards Manchester University Medical Research, instead of flowers. This would be very much appreciated.
Vimla Sharma, 94, passed away peacefully during her afternoon nap on Sunday, December 11,2022. She was born as Vimla Devi to Dev Raj (father) and Lakshmi Devi (mother) Sharma in Kisumu, Kenya, on February 28, 1928.
From the very beginning she was curious - learning multiple languages and exploring different cultures. Her three brothers and four sisters remember her as their greatest cheerleader, always encouraging them to fulfill their aspirations and celebrating their accomplishments. Vimla married Om Parkash Sharma (died 2013) on January 17, 1948.
Together and with their five children, they moved to Manchester, England, in 1965. She guided her family through this transition with love, strength, and patience. She loved watching football, cricket, and television mysteries with her family. In 1987 she moved to San Ramon, California, to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
She delighted in seeing her grandchildren's recitals, plays, sports, and graduations. She leaves behind three brothers and two sisters and their children, her own 5 children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
In her final days she was knitting and cheering on the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson in particular. Vimla Sharma, was always willing and eager to help others and always found someone to cheer on. We will miss her with all our hearts.
Peacefully in a nursing home on 15th December 2022 Whilst Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church and formerly of Tubbercurry, County Sligo and Heaton Mersey, Matt aged 89 years R.I.P.
The dearly loved Husband of the late Esther R.I.P. Now reunited and much loved Dad of Gerard R.I.P. Vincent and Kevin. Treasured Grandad of Ava and Grace. Also a dear Brother, Uncle and Father-in-Law. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Requiem Mass to take place at St. Winifred's R.C. Church, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3NB on Wednesday 11th January at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Mill Lane Cemetery.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.
Passed away peacefully on 13th December 2022 aged 90 years. Antony will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral Service to take place at Stockport Crematorium in the Rowan Chapel on Monday 9th January 2023 at 12:15. All enquiries to Ben Lloyds Funeral Directors, 51 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AA, Tel 0161-485-3135.
Passed away peacefully on 21st December 2022. Proud Husband to Christina, Father to Adrian, Rebecca, Rachel and Alasdair. An incredible man.
World renowned as Professor of Neuropsychiatry and Developmental Medicine, specialising in epilepsy and children's sleep disorders. Son of William Stores and Marion Stores deceased. Ex-University of Manchester; alumni St.Bede's. RIP.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 12th December 2022 Aged 78 Years. Devoted Wife, Loving Mum and a much loved Nana. Joan will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
On Wednesday 11th January Joan will be received into Hollinwood Crematorium for service and committal at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to the Alzheimer's Society.
At the family's request no mourning attire. All further enquiries to Luke Farrell-McCartan of Farrell-McCartan Funeral Services, 10 Partington Street, Failsworth, M35 9RD Tel 0161 312 0010.
Of Stretford, passed away peacefully in a nursing home on 13th December 2022, aged 95 years. A graveside service will be held at Stretford Cemetery on Wednesday 25th January 2023 at 3pm. For all enquiries, please contact Mike at Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, 10-12 Church Rd, Northenden, Manchester M22 4WL - 0161 998 1515.
In Memoriams
In remembrance of a loving husband to Isabel and father to Kenneth and Gary and loved forever from Fiona and Stephen.
Loving you always, missing you so very much. Your loving Daughter Jayne and Son-in-law Nigel xx. Sending Christmas kisses, hugs and love to our precious nannie. Granddaughters Georgina and India, Grandsons Joseph and Gwilym xxxx.
Loving memories of my beloved wife, passed away 25/12/04. Never more than a thought away, missing you every day. Loving you forever, Joe x x x x
Third Anniversary In loving memory of our dear mother who died 30th December 2019. Quietly today your memories are kept, No need for words we will never forget. As our thoughts go back, as they always do, we treasure the memories we have of you.
Loved and sadly missed by your Son Patrick, Daughter-in-law Eleanor, Granddaughters Heather and Lauren, and Great-Grandsons Cooper and Hugo. Forever in our hearts. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam x
9th February 1940 - 28th December 1985 "St. Jude, faithful friend until the end". My dearest Margaret, you blessed my life with wonderful love, laughter, joy and care. You are loved and missed beyond words. My heart is broken. I will never forget you. Your bereft Sister, Celia xx
We loved you then, we love you now, we will always love you. Love Husband Ted, Daughter Barbara, Son-in-law Mark and all the grandchildren xxxxx.
9th July 1915 - 1st Jan 1992 A precious father, a true gentleman. Dearest Dad, I could not have survived without your amazing love, kindness and devotion. The joy and happiness you gave me, I will cherish in my heart, for I was indeed truly blessed. Your Loving Daughter, Cecilia x
Birthday Memoriams
Margaret MORAN (nee Mulrooney)
Birthday memories of a beloved wife, mum, grandma, sister, auntie and friend. Love Michael xxx
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