Tributes have been left over this past week in memory of loved ones in Manchester who have recently passed away.
Announcing the death of a family member has been a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones at a time of grieving.
We have gathered the messages posted this week in one place.
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Here is a list of those who have appeared over the last week in the Manchester Evening News. Our thoughts go out to all friends, family and loved ones.
Joan Clarke ( n é e Sharples)
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Joan Clarke, aged 82 years, on Sunday 27th March 2022.
Beloved wife of Maurice. Much loved Mum to Darrel and Susan, adored Nan to Alexander, Aleisha and Lewis and loved Mother-in-Law to David and Tracy. Forever in our hearts.
Service of Celebration to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Thursday 21st April 2022 at 11.50am. Family flowers please by request, donations if desired to Dementia UK.
A donation box will be available on the day. For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service, 254 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8PW. Tel: 01706 868696.
John Fallon
John passed away unexpectedly at Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne after a short stay at Downshaw Lodge Care Home on the 13th March 2022 aged 80 years of Hyde.
John was the husband of the late Mrs Jo Fallon. He leaves his beloved children Andy, Ian and David. Also his loving grandchildren and great grandson. John will be sadly missed by all family and friends who knew him.
The funeral will take place on Thursday 14th April 2022 with a service at Broadbottom Immaculate Conception Church, Broadbottom at 12:00pm and will be followed by a committal at Dukinfield Crematorium at 1:30pm. Refreshments will be held after the service at Mottram Wood - Pub and Carvery, Hyde.
Family flowers only please and donations if desired are to Willow Wood Hospice and Dementia UK. Arrangements Arthur Worsley Funeral Services Ltd, Hadfield. Tel: 01457 852381 www.arthurworsley.co.uk 113 Station Road Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 1AA.
Marion McBride
We are sad to announce the death of Marion on Thursday 24th March 2022, aged 74 years.
The dearly beloved Wife of the late Keith, a very much-loved Mother to Ian and the late Darren and a cherished Nanna, Sister, Sister-in-law, Auntie and Mother-in-law. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 14th April 2022, 1pm at Blackley Cemetery Chapel followed by interment at Blackley. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Blackley. Tel 0161 795 3400.
Christine Ann Waldron
Passed away peacefully at Braeside Nursing Home on Tuesday 29th March 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.
Loving Mum of Julia, Jamie and Frankie. Proud Nana of Iona, Millie, Fraser, Ylse and Joery. Special thanks to Braeside Nursing Home and the community team at Springhill Hospice for their care and support. A beautiful person who will be greatly missed.
Funeral to be held on Tuesday 12th April 2022 at 10:30am at Rochdale Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in loving memory of Christine are gratefully accepted to Springhill Hospice.
All enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare tel: 01706 374461.
Winifred McConville (Atkinson)
Died peacefully on the 21st March 2022 aged 99, with her daughter by her side. Winifred will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Wife of the late James, and mother to Anne, Bernard, Christine, Michael, Patricia, David, Terence, Maureen & Bernadette. A dearly loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Great Great Grandmother.
Funeral service to take place on the 12th April at 12.45 in the North Chapel, Southern Cemetery, Chorlton, All enquiries to Baguley Funeralcare. Tel. 0161 998 4662.
Mavis Rowlinson ( n é e Parfitt)
Mavis passed away on the 24th March 2022 in hospital aged 74. Beloved wife of Ian. Much loved Mum to Kay and Tracy. Cherished Nana to Chelsea and Ollie. Sister to Joan and the late Ernie. Good friend to many.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday 14th April 2022, 11.50am at Middleton Crematorium, Boarshaw. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to S. Wellens & Sons 0161 643 2677.
Barbara Bouchier
14th April 1944 - 18th March 2022. Sadly, on Friday 18th March 2022, Barbara passed away peacefully at Acacia Lodge Care Home.
A dearly beloved partner to Graham, Stepmother to Robert, Suzanne and Christopher. Grandma to Harvey and Kan Chan and a Godmother to Jennifer and Michael. Cousin to Brenda and best friend to Jackie.
On Friday 8th April 2022 at 10:30 we will be holding a Service of Barbara's life at Boarshaw Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to "Mind". All enquiries to S.Wellens & Sons 0161 643 2677.
Eileen & John Bowles & Hart
PLEASE NOTE: due to Eileen's passing John's funeral has been cancelled and rescheduled.
Sadly 18 days after John passed Eileen of Blackley passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on March 30th aged 84 years. Once again now Reunited.
On Wednesday April 20th John and Eileen will be received into the Catholic Church of St Clare's Victoria Avenue Blackley for full Requiem Mass at 1.00pm followed by interment Blackley Cemetery.
They will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by their many nephews and nieces, cousins and In-Laws. "May they now be at peace in God's loving embrace.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to CANCER RESEARCH UK. All further enquiries and donations contact Michael Kennedy personally at Greater Manchester Funeral Service Baywood House Harpurhey on 0161 243 3359.
Peter Coughlin
Peacefully at St. Ann's Hospice, Heald Green and of Offerton. Peter, aged 84 years. The much loved dad of Andrew and Zoe and dearly loved grandad of Alice and Ruby.
Service & Committal at Stockport Crematorium (Rowan Chapel) on Friday, April 22nd at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to 'The Christie'.
Enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ Tel. 0161 428 2097.
Sheila Dalton (Fletcher)
Peacefully on 31st March 2022, Sheila aged 91 years and of Whitefield. Daughter of the late Nora and Alfred, sister to Jean and Norman, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many.
The funeral service and committal will take place at Blackley Crematorium on Monday 11th April at 3pm. All enquiries to Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors 215 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 8GW Tel 0161 796 6018 www.paulwilliamsfunerals.co.uk.
Kenneth Richard Drury
Ken peacefully passed away on 21st March 2022 aged 96 years at Lyndhurst Residential Care Home; a special thanks to all those who took such good care of him there.
Much loved by his family, friends and all who were fortunate to know him, he will be greatly missed.
The funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 12th April at St Leonard's Parish Church, Middleton at 1.15pm followed by Middleton Crematorium at 2.20pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if so desired in memory of Ken, are for Alzheimer's Society direct or by retiring collection. All enquiries to S.Wellens & Sons 0161 643 2677.
Eric Poole
Died peacefully on 17th March in North Manchester General Hospital, aged 71.
Eric, son of the late Dorothy and Raymond and much loved brother to Peter and uncle of Caroline. Also friend to Gordon, Billy, Colin, John, Kevin, Sharon and Tony. Will be very sadly missed by all.
Funeral service will be held at Boarshaw Crematorium 14th April at 10:30 am. Family flowers only by request and all enquiries to S Wellens & Sons (tel 0161 643 2677).
Margaret Roach ( n é e Tarry)
Margaret, formerly of Irlam, passed away 19th March 2022 aged 87 years.
Margaret beloved wife of the late Jack, mother to Diane and John, mother-in-law to John and Paula, Nanna to Stephen, Alison, Ben, Chris, Tim, Michael, Victoria, Charlotte and Elizabeth, great Nanna to Oliver, Scarlet, Harry, Dominic, Jessica, Ellora, Ronnie and Effie, step Nanna to Kim and Ash, sister of Lynn, Brenda and the late Grace and Janet, sister-in-law to Ian.
Margaret will be sadly missed by family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place at Eccles Crematorium on Monday 11th April at 11:00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Tel 0161 7893083.
Hilda Robinson
Loving Wife of the late Alan, much loved Mum of Kath and Jackie. Caring and supportive Grandma to Jo, Alec, Rebecca and Rory and Great-Grandma to Olivia and Noah. She passed away on 23rd March 2022.
The funeral service will be held at Rochdale Crematorium at 11.10am on Wednesday 13th April. No flowers please. All enquiries to Cope Funeral Service, Westhill, Manchester Road Rochdale. OL11 4JQ. Tel 01706 645568.
Edward Rothwell
At home on 4th April 2022 surrounded by all his loving family Eddie aged 64 years.
Beloved husband to Susan devoted Dad to Joanne, Catherine, Rachael, Emma and Matthew. Much Loved Grandad to Billy, Scarlet, Niall, Lois, Dotty, Erin, Willow, Dexter and Aspen.
Service to take place on Wednesday 20th April at 10.30am at Rochdale Cemetery Chapel followed by Interment at Heywood Cemetery at 11,30am. All Enquiries to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service 99 Dale Street Milnrow OL16 3NW 01706-647377.
Michael Rudkin
Michael Rudkin passed away suddenly on 8th March 2022 at 85 years old. Beloved son to the late Eva. Much loved uncle to Andrew and Samantha. Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Service to be held at Stockport Crematorium, Rowan chapel on Friday 29th April 2022 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
All enqs. to George Hill Funeral Directors, 71 London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 4AX. Tel. 0161 483 3414.
Margaret Dootson Smith (formerly Hunt, n é e Potter)
Lately of Milnrow, formerly of Shaw. Passed away in hospital after a short illness. Loved Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Stepmother and Friend. Rest In Peace.
Gillian Ann Smith (Drury)
Passed away peacefully at Highfield House Care Home on 28th March 2022, aged 87 years. Wife of the late Peter B Smith. Dearly beloved mother of Joanne and Michael. Devoted grandmother of Anna, Robert, Naomi and Daniel.
Gillian will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service and committal to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 19th April 2022 at 10:30 am.
Donations in lieu of flowers would be most gratefully received for The Alzheimer's Society. All further enquiries to Cutgate Co-op Funeralcare 9-10 Cutgate Precinct, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AQ Telephone: 01706 643215.
Susan Jackson
Of Broomhall Road, Blackley passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday 20th March 2022, aged 72 Years. Devoted mother to Lisa & Sally. A dearly loved grandmother & great-grandmother.
Funeral Service to take place at 12:00pm on Thursday 14th April 2022 at Blackley crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
All enquiries c/o D. Hollowell and Sons, Devonshire House Funeral Home, 287 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TW Tel: 01253 355663.
Ronald Eldon North
14.10.31 - 21.03.22. Ron was born and raised in Mold, N Wales, eldest son of Dick & Ivy North. Ron emigrated to Davis, USA in the 60's with his family.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 66 years Marjorie, daughter Jayne (Baker), son Mark and brothers John and Richard, extended family, friends & neighbours.
Queenie May Parry ( n é e Hammersley)
Died at home on 18th March 2022, aged 93 years. Devoted wife, momma, auntie and friend. Theatre and sports enthusiast. Donations, if you wish, to World Villages for Children (worldvillages.org.uk) or COVAX (eg at unicef.org.uk/donate/coronavirus ).
Kenneth Pearson
Peacefully at home on 2nd April 2022, Ken aged 70 years. Much loved Husband of Jane, loving Step-Dad to Christine and Richard, dear Brother of Irene and Uncle to John and Andrew. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 20th April at 1.00pm followed by interment at 1.30pm. All enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.
Alice Platt
Late of Portwood, Stockport passed away peacefully 1st April at Stepping Hill Hospital aged 95 years. Alice is the dearly loved wife of the late Raymond and devoted mother to Karen. Alice will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
By request family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Alice’s memory to the benefit of The Stroke Association. All who knew Alice are warmly invited to attend her funeral service which will be held Thursday 28th April 2022 at Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium at 1pm.
Funeral service entrusted to the care of Memories Funeral Service 221 Hall Street Offerton SK1 4JG 0161 302 9753.
Paul Frederick Thompson
Died on 9th March 2022 following surgery, from which he did not recover, as a result of a serious head injury that he sustained from a fall while on holiday in France.
His devoted wife, Karen, his beloved children and grandchildren, Hannah, William, James, George and Olivia, his much loved brother, sister and parents and his many friends, colleagues and wider family are all devastated by his sudden premature death aged 52 years R.I.P.
Requiem Mass for Paul will be celebrated at The Holy Angels R.C. Church, Wicker Lane, Hale Barns on Tuesday 12th April at 12.00 noon followed by a private family cremation. The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed using the following link www.facebook.com/Requiem-mass-for-Paul-Thompson-live-stream-103236412359551/.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude for the many expressions of love, sympathy and support that they have received at this sad time from the numerous people, whose lives have been enriched by knowing Paul.
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.
Eunice Charnock
On Tuesday, 22nd March 2022, peacefully in hospital. Eunice of Cheadle and formerly West Didsbury.
Cherished Wife of the late Robert, loving Mum of Ian and Mother-in-Law of Liz, dearly loved Grandma of Harry and Benjamin, and a loved Great-Grandma of George.
Service at Christ Church, West Didsbury on Monday, 11th April at 2.30pm prior to committal at Manchester Crematorium (New Chapel). Mourners are respectfully asked to wear something colourful.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the benefit of the RNLI. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.
Thomas (Tommy) Kelly
On March 7th 2022 Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, peacefully in hospital and of Withington. Tommy aged 80 years.
The dearly beloved Son of the late Harry and Delia. A loved Brother of Eileen, Joan and the late John, Paddy, Frank and Austin. RIP and a loved Uncle, Great Uncle and Brother in Law.
Requiem Mass at St Cuthbert's RC Church, Withington on Thursday 7th April at 11:00am prior to interment at St Joseph's Cemetery, Moston. Family flowers only by request, donations preferred to Coeliac UK.
All donations and enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 861-9336.
Albert Russell Kershaw
Albert sadly passed away at Heywood Court Care Home on Tuesday, 29th March 2022, aged 76 years.
Beloved dad of Yolanda, much loved Grandad to Taron and a good pal to many. Albert will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Funeral service to take place at 3pm, Thursday 14th April 2022 at Rochdale Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in Albert's memory to The Alzheimer's Society.
All enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare, 634 Halifax Road, Littleborough, OL16 2SQ Telephone: 01706 374461.
Mark Anthony Mooney
Mark passed away at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with illness. Adored and cherished Son of Rita and the late Paddy R.I.P. and much loved Brother of Pat, Mary, Harry, Carole and Paul. Also a fantastic Uncle and Great Uncle.
All our hearts are broken. Rest In Eternal Peace. Requiem Mass to take place at St. Cuthberts R.C. Church Palatine Road, Withington on Monday 11th April at 11.45 a.m. followed by Burial at Southern Cemetery.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors, 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ. Tel. 0161 945 2097.
George O'Neill
On March 25, 2022 peacefully in hospital and of Bury, aged 85 years. Formerly of Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow. Beloved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Michael, Maggie and the late Liam and a dear father in law and grandad.
The funeral Mass will be at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church Bury on Monday April 11 at 11.00am followed by interment at Radcliffe Cemetery at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, cheques made payable to The British Heart Foundation 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. Tel 0161 723 2383.
Janet Christine Wallwork
Late of Romiley, Stockport passed away peacefully 2nd April at Stepping Hill Hospital aged 76 years. Janet is the dearly loved wife of Alan, devoted mother and grandmother. Janet will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
All who knew Janet are warmly invited to attend her funeral service which will be held Thursday 21st April 2022 at Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium at 4:00 pm. The family request to wear something colourful on the day.
Thereafter a gathering to celebrate her life will be held at Romiley Golf Club, Goosehouse Green SK6 4LJ. Please confirm attendance by contacting either via email bbrooke123@live.co.uk or text 07809 394904 confirming name and attendee numbers.
By request family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Janet’s memory to the benefit of IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare).
Funeral service entrusted to the care of Memories Funeral Service 25 Compstall Road, Romiley, SK6 4BT, 0161 302 9753.
James Warburton
Jim Peacefully at home on the 26th March 2022, Jim aged 74 years.
The much loved Husband of Barbara, loving Dad to Dena and Steven, dear Grandad of Katie, Chloe, Jenna, James, Jade, Conor and Ella-Rose, Great Grandad to Oliver and Sofia-Lucie and Brother of Reg and Chris. Jim will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 12th April at 11.50am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.
Margaret Bates
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 20th March 2022, Margaret aged 84 years.
Devoted Wife of the late Job. Dearly loved Mother to Peter and the late David. Dear Mother-in-Law to Barbara. Treasured Grandmother of Holly and Ben.
Much loved Sister to the late John Percival. Margaret will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. Thank you Mum for being my Mother, May God bless you forever.
Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 14th April 10:20am at Agecroft Cemetery chapel followed by burial. Friends and family Welcome. All enquiries to Laithwaites Funeralcare : 0161 736 1414.
Roger Earnest Lewis
Much loved Husband. Dear Father and Grandfather Funeral Service and Committal at Liverpool Road Cemetery, Southport on Tuesday 12th April 2022 at 11am.
Family flowers only by request please but donations are being gratefully received for Botanic Park Aviaries, Southport. Further enquiries to Porters Funeralcare, 111a Bispham Road, Southport, PR9 7BJ Tel No: 01704 212714.
Jeanet (Jenny) Therese Love
Passed away in Hospital on Tuesday, 29th March 2022, aged 73 years. Jenny, of Offerton, the loving Wife of John, much loved Mum of Matthew and Nicola, loving Mother-in-Law to Rhian and Seb and doting Grandma of Oscar and Harrison.
Jenny will be so greatly missed by her family and many friends. Requiem Mass at St. Peter's RC Church, Hazel Grove on Friday, 22nd April 2022 at 11am prior to committal at Stockport Crematorium (Cypress Chapel) at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.
Eric Whitworth
Passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Saturday 19th March, aged 80 years. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 13th April at Rochdale Cemetery Chapel at 1.30pm, followed by the interment at 2pm.
Flowers welcome, or donations if desired, are being gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation. All further enquiries to Rochdale Funeralcare, Co-op. Tel: 01706 653622.
Dorothy Pedder
Peacefully on the 17th March 2022 Dorothy aged 87. Much loved Wife of the late Donald and devoted Mum of Neil.
A well respected resident of Littleborough, Dorothy was an active Member and President of the Townswomen's Guild and a Director of the Coach House. Dorothy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Funeral committal to take place on Thursday 7th April 2022, 11.10am at Rochdale Crematorium followed by a service at Dearnley Methodist Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society.
All further enquiries to Holdens Funeral Service 95 Church Street Littleborough OL15 8AA Tel 01706 378485.
Mary Whitworth
Mary passed away peacefully on Tuesday 15th March 2022 at Lakeside Residential Home, aged 97 years.
Beloved wife of the late Harvey, much loved mother to Janet and the late Helen. A treasured Mother in law to Scott and grandma to Greer. Mary will be missed by many.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 6th April. 1 pm at St Martins Church, Castleton followed by committal at Middleton Crematorium at 2.20 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Rochdale M S Society.
A special thank you to Lakeside Residential Home for their care. Enquires to S Wellens and Sons Funeral Services 121 Long Street Middleton M24 Telephone 0161 643 2677.
