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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Gail Lynette MORGAN (nee Alger)
passed peacefully on 1st December 2022, aged 66 years, at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale. Loving wife of Ian. Devoted Mum of Nic, and caring Mother-in-law of Liane. Proud Nana of Finlay. Gail is greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Special thanks to Kay, Deb, Carol and Sarah for all of their support and kindness. Funeral to be held on Thursday 22nd December 2022 at 2:20pm at Rochdale Crematorium, Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4DG.
Flowers are welcome. Donations in loving memory of Gail are gratefully accepted for Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to Cutgate Funeralcare tel: 01706 643215.
Peacefully in hospital on November 24th 2022 and formerly of Baguley, Jack aged 99 years. The dearly loved Husband of Joan and much loved Dad of Marilyn and Jackie.
Also a treasured Grandad of Joanna, Katie, and Christopher and Great Grandad of Gabriel, Leo, Teddy, Rose, Dylan and Penny. Dear Brother of Margaret and Father-in-Law of the late Christopher (R.I.P.) and John. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service and Committal to take place in the New Chapel at The Manchester Crematorium Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, M21 7GZ on Thursday 15th December at 12.30 p.m. 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.
Gwendoline Anne BATEMAN (nee Collier)
Passed away peacefully on the 21st November, aged 84. Loving wife to Bill, Mum to Stephen, Wendy and Chris, Nana to Dani, Chris, Luke, Ellie, Jonny and Matty, Mother in Law to Sharon and Terry. Dearly loved and sadly missed by us all.
The funeral is to take place on Friday 16th December at the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton on Tees Crematorium at 11:30 am. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
On 1st December 2022 peacefully in a care home. Margaret, the dearly loved Wife of the late Charles Bishop, will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all her family and friends.
The funeral service will take place on Monday 19th December, 2.00pm at All Saint's Church, Stretford followed by committal at Manchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations for the 'Alzheimer's Society' can be made in memory of Margaret. All enquiries may be forwarded to C L Birkett & Son Funeral Directors, 111 Higher Road, Urmston, M41 9AX. Tel 0161 746 8242.
On Saturday November 26th, 2022, peacefully in hospital Aldra aged 83 years formerly of Newton Heath. Beloved wife of Alan dearly loved mum of Alison, Paul and Claire and a much loved gran.
Funeral service at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury on Thursday December 15th at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be divided between Breast Cancer Research and the Severn Hospice. Enquiries to Rolfe's The Family Funeral Service Whitchurch. Telephone (01948) 662209.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken on Wednesday 16th November 2022 aged 85 years. The beloved husband of Pat, Dad of Graham, father-in-law of Sharon and wonderful Grandad of Bethaney and Francesca.
His Requiem Mass will be held on Monday 12th December at St Thomas More RC Church, Alkrington at 10am. Interment Middleton Cemetery at 11am. Afterwards please join us to celebrate Ken's life at the Lancashire Fold, Alkrington, Middleton.
Sadly on 17th November 2022, Lynda aged 59 years. Beloved Daughter of the late Peter and Bessie, dear Sister of Peter, much loved Mother of Simon, very dear Nana of Libbie and Leila-Rae and friend to many.
Funeral Service to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 13th December at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary c/o Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501.
On 28th November 2022, peacefully at Acorn Lodge Care Home, Jean aged 85 years. Much Loved mum of Tony, Vivienne, Richard and Mark, beloved sister of Eileen, mother-in-law of Lynn and Stuart, adored nanna and great-grandma and friend to many.
Jean will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The funeral will take place on Thursday 15th December 2022 at 2.30pm at Oldham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Parkinson's UK. All further enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Failsworth. Tel: 0161 682 6139.
Terry sadly passed away, aged 76 years, on 30 October 2022. A loving son of the late Norbert and May, brother to Maire, Tim, Maureen and Ged, and to the late Brendan and Kieran.
A devoted father to Kerry and Dylan, proud grandfather of Kylee and Larkin, and a thoughtful uncle. Will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
A celebration of Terry's life will take place at Blackley Crematorium on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at 12:00 noon, to which all friends are respectfully invited. No floral tributes please, by request. Donations in memory of Terry are welcomed for the Rethinking Mental Health Charity. All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons. (Tel 0161 643 2677).
Passed away peacefully on November 25th 2022, aged 80 years. A loving Husband of the late June Fee (now reunited), much loved Dad of Garry and Clare. Devoted Papa to Hermionne, Jake and Lucas, treasured Grandpa to Oliver and Poppy.
Dear Father-in-Law to Suzanne and Craig. also a Beloved Brother to John and Sheila. 'He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his Family and Friends'. On Friday 16th December Chris will be received into Blackley Crematorium for Service and Committal at 2pm.
The Family have requested a splash of red in cheerful attire to be worn Family request no flowers, donations preferred to Cancer Research UK. Please forward all donations along with enquiries to Stewart McCrakan of Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston, Tel 0161 681 1864.
Peacefully on 26th November 2022 aged 91 years. Much loved mother of Suzanne, Steve and Mark. A loving grandmother and mother-in-law. Service at Heaton Mersey Methodist Church, Cavendish Road, Stockport, SK4 3DP on Friday 9th December prior to a private committal.
Family flowers only please. Donations if wished for Francis House via https://memorygiving.com/phyllishaigh All enquiries to George Ball & Son Tel: 0161 432 2131.
On November 26th passed peacefully at home in Didsbury surrounded by family. Garfield aged 35 years. The dearly beloved son of Miss Ebony Gibson. Partner of Ms. Sadie Lomas. Loving brother of Ms. Shelley McKoy, and Uncle of Miss Millie Bird. Friend to many.
Funeral service and committal at Manchester Crematorium on Thursday 15th December at 2.00pm. Family flowers only by request, and donations preferred to Christies Hospital Oesophago-gastric research fund. All donations and enquiries to P. Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 861-9336.
Loving Husband of June, Dad and Grandad. Funeral service and committal will take place on Tuesday 13th December 2022 at Middleton Crematorium at 1.00pm. All enquiries to S. Wellens & Sons Tel : 0161 643 2677.
We are sad to announce the passing of loving Father Robert Mitchell from Hulme on the 8th November 2022. He was loved and may he rest in peace.
Geraldine Margaret Mary MOMENZADEH (nee Weir)
Peacefully at St. Ann’s Hospice Heald Green, Cheadle on Tuesday, 29th November 2022, aged 67 years. Geraldine (also known as Jodie), of Cheadle, previously of Blackheath, London and the loving Wife of Mahmood.
Geraldine will be greatly missed by her family including her sister Sue and brother Mike, and all her friends. Service and committal at Manchester Crematorium (Old Chapel), Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7GZ, on Wednesday, 21st December at 2pm.
Following the service all mourners are welcome to join the family at Oddfellows on the Park, Bruntwood Park, Bruntwood Lane, Cheadle, SK8 1HX. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Ann’s Hospice.
Donations also possible on the day of the service. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.
Margaret, aged 89 of Heaton Moor Stockport, died in Salford Royal Hospital after a short illness. On Saturday 19th November 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edwin (Ted) and loving mother of the late Elizabeth and Ian. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Further enquiries Bridgford Funeralcare, Swinton, Manchester 0161 793 1228.
On November 29th 2022 peacefully in hospital and of Stretford Michael aged 82 years. The dearly beloved Husband of the late Mary Ann. RIP. Loving Dad of Bernie, Michael and Rosie. A Loved Grandad, Brother, Uncle, Brother in Law and Father in Law.
Requiem Mass at St Ann's RC Church, Stretford on Tuesday December 13th at 10-00am prior to interment at Stretford cemetery. Enquiries to P Loftus & Son. Tel 861-9336.
Passed away peacefully on the 2nd December at home surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Joe, mum to Karen and Diane, Grandma and Great Grandma and friend to many, she will be greatly missed.
A funeral mass will be held at St Patrick's RC church, Rochdale at 10am on Monday 12th December followed by burial at Rochdale Cemetery at 11:00am. Family flowers only donations to Dog Trust if desired. All enquiries to Bridgefold independent funeral services 01706 639941.
Wife of Rod Spencer, mother of Nick and Dan, died the 23rd November 2022 aged 83 years at Dr Kershaw's Hospice. Cremated at Middleton Crematorium on the 1st December 2022.
Annie passed away peacefully on Nov 24th at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Saint Josephs Care Home, whilst fortified by the rites of Holy Mother Church.
Formerly of Emlagh, Castleplunkett, County Roscommon and then Old Trafford. Annie aged 99 years the last remaining of six siblings, rest in peace. Reunited with her much loved late husband Gerald (Jerry) and sadly missed by her family and friends.
Requiem Mass to take place at St Alphonsus Church, Ayres Rd, Old Trafford on Friday Dec 16th at 10am followed by interment at Stretford Cemetery. Flowers welcome, enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, M21 7GJ. Tel 0161 861 9336.
(Blyth, formerly of Wigan) Quietly on 25th November, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Derek and much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Friends please meet for funeral service at Blyth Central Methodist Church on Friday 16th December at 10.45am.
Private Interment. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be given for Water Aid. Enquiries c/o William Purves Funeral Directors, Blyth Tel 01670 352000.
Peacefully in Hospital on the 2nd December 2022, Kevin aged 85 years. The much loved Husband of the late Joyce, loving Dad of Chris and Kathryn, dear Grandad of Charlotte and Ellie and Great Grandad to Toby.
Requiem Mass to be held at St Anselm's RC Church, Whitworth, on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 1.00pm followed by interment at Whitworth Cemetery at 2.00pm. Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to The Salvation Army. All enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.
In Memoriams
Passed 04/12/2020 Two years have passed, Diz. Miss and love you more every day. Your Heartbroken Hubby Bill xxx
It's twelve long and lonely years since you passed away. We had no chance to say goodbye, only God and the Angels know why. We think about you every single day, then we wipe the tears away.
Until we meet again my darling Wife. Love Husband Keith, Sons Christopher and Steven, Daughter-in-Law Sarah and Granddaughter Ella.
Loving memories of my dear mum, our grandma and great-grandma, died 7th December, 2015. Our hearts still ache with sadness secret tears will flow what it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Love From Carole. xx Catherine, Nick, Claire and David. xxxx Megan, Imogen, Jessica, Katie and Henry. xxxxx
Acknowledgements
The Family of the late Dr John Elliott would like to sincerely thank the many friends, ex-colleagues and family, who attended the funeral service at St John's, Facit and the reception at The Ashcroft. To have so many share our sorrow was a great tribute to Dad.
The Family would especially like to thank Dawn, Martin and their kind and gentle staff at F Duffy & Son Funeral Service for their wonderful care and respect of Dad and their genuine empathy and support for all the family. Truly above and beyond.
Thanks also go to Whitworth Vale and Healey brass band, who provided a perfect accompaniment to the service. Dad was very proud of his connection with the band and this was a lovely tribute.
Thanks must also go to Dad's close friends and the nurses and carers who were such a comfort to him and to us in a time of great sadness. Thank you to The Ashcroft and Lords Caterers for the beautifully presented and served reception for our guests. Thank you to all who most generously donated to Dad's chosen charities.
The Family of the Late Alan Jones, would like to thank family and friends for their kind thoughts, flowers and donations received during their recent sad loss, also a heartfelt thanks to The Paramedic staff and Salford Royal Hospital for all their care towards Alan.
A special thanks to The Rev Daniel Burton for his kind ministrations and lastly to Laithwaites Funeralcare for their Professional services.
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