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.
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.
William (Bill) Fleming
Sadly deteriorated following a fall. Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday 19th March, aged 93 years. Sadly missed and loved by all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday 7th April at Rochdale Crematorium at 10:30am. Donations is lieu of flowers would be most gratefully received for Age UK.
Many thanks to neighbours, NHS and Staff at Rakewood Carders Court.
For all further enquiries please contact Rochdale Funeralcare, Co-op. Tel: 01706 653622.
Walter George Smith
Late of Stockport (born Buxworth) passed away peacefully 18th March at Home aged 87 years.
Loving and devoted husband of the late Lil and much-loved Dad to Annmarie, Wendy and Dawn, Grandad to Charlotte and Jennifer, Father-in-law to Andrew and Michael. Walt will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
By request family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Walt's memory to the benefit of British Heart Foundation.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday 6th April 2022 at St. George's Church, Stockport at 12:00pm and will be followed by an interment at Mill Lane Cemetery.
Funeral service entrusted to the care of Memories Funeral Service 221 Hall Street Stockport SK1 4JG 0161 302 9753.
Carole Ann Collins
On 8th March in hospital, Carole, aged 75 years.
Beloved Wife and best friend of the late Alan, re-united. Much loved Mum of Denise, Mark, Craig and Sarah, loving Grandma of Ashley, Nathan, Zach, Alfie and Ralphie, Great-Grandma of Leo. Much loved Sister and also a dear Aunty and Mother-in-law.
Funeral to take place on Friday 1st April at 12.30pm at Blackley Cemetery Chapel followed by Interment. Flowers welcome. Donations to Parkinsons UK.
All enquiries to S Wellens and Sons 0161 6432677.
Daniel (Danny) James Coughlan
Quietly you went without a goodbye but memories of you will never die.
Silent thoughts, tears unseen, wishing your absence was only a dream. Sadly missed. Much missed by all the Family Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 15th March.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on Wednesday 13th April 2022 at 1:00pm. Relatives and friends wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the Crematorium.
Immediate family flowers only please, donations if desired to Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) charity in memory of Daniel. Link: www.justgiving.com/Daniel-IronMan.
Jacqueline Mary Halfpenny (n é e Brown)
Peacefully at Home on 10th March 2022, surrounded by her loving family, Jackie aged 88 years.
Dearly loved Wife of Bill, loving Mum of Lynn, dear Sister and Mother-in-Law. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral Service and Committal to take place on Thursday 31st March at Blackley Crematorium at 12 Noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie.
All further enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Blackley. Tel: 0161 795 3400.
Anita McMillan (Morrisroe)
Passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday 17th February 2022, aged 87 years.
Beloved Wife of the late Alan, loving Mum to Catherine, Angela, Anthony, John and Patricia. Also a loving Sister and cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Funeral Service to be held at Sacred Heart RC Church, Gorton on Friday 1st April 2022 at 11:15am followed by committal at Stockport Crematorium (Cypress Chapel) at 12:45pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Save The Children Fund.
All enquiries to James Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors, 10-12 North Road, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE Tel: 0161 223 0595.
Margery Rimmer (n é e Unsworth)
15th November 1935 - 8th March 2022.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister Margery who passed away in Oldham Royal Hospital.
Margery will be laid to rest at Boarshaw Crematorium on the 31st of March 2022 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Charitable donations in Margery's name to NSPCC.
All enquiries to S.Wellens & Sons Tel: 0161 643 2677.
Janine Elizabeth Robinson
Passed away peacefully on 13th March 2022 at home in the arms of her dear Husband, Janine aged 56 years will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family.
She was a beloved Wife to Terry, cherished Mum to Dawn, Carl and Niall, treasured Grandma to Lexie, Jaxx, Axel and Niall J, devoted Daughter to Eric and the late Mary, loving Sister to Joanna, a much loved Niece to Ann and also a caring Mother in law to Marc, Candeece and Kay.
She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all her extended family and many friends.
A service will be celebrated on Thursday 31st March, 2pm at Blackley Cemetery Chapel followed by interment at Blackley Cemetery. And afterwards on to Blackley Golf Club to share our memories of her life.
All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Blackley. Tel 0161 795 3400.
Sheila Clynes
Peacefully on Tuesday 8th March at Springhill Hospice, with her loving sons by her side, aged 79 years.
Beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mum to Shaun and Paul and adored grandma to Polly. Loved and sadly missed by all.
The funeral service will be held on Friday 1st April at Rochdale Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to Springhill Hospice. All further enquiries to Rochdale Funeralcare, Co-op. Tel: 01706 653622.
Eileen Gallimore (nee Cunningham)
Eileen of Ludgate Road, Newton Heath. Formerly of Old Mill Street, Ancoats. Passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving Family.
Much loved Wife to the late Kenneth Gallimore. Proud Mum to Paul and Ken. Loving Gran to Hayley and Lyndon. Devoted Great Gran to Maisie, Rubie and Joseph. Also a wonderful Mother-in-law to Margaret. Gran-in-law to Marc and a dear Friend to everyone who knew her.
On Friday 1st April 2022 at 12pm, Eileen will be received into St Anne's R.C Church, Carruthers Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 7EQ for Requiem Mass, followed by interment at St Joseph's Cemetery, 525 Moston Lane, Manchester M40 9QL.
Remembrance Community Funeral Services 4 Valley Parade, Hattersley Road West, Hyde, SK14 3FL. Tel: 0161 637 0304 www.remembrance.co.uk.
Pamela (Pam) Hollins (prev. White, née Thorpe)
(15/09/1943 - 28/02/2022) Passed away peacefully at home, beloved Mother to Ian & Paul, devoted Grandma to Jake & Rumi, proud Great Grandma to Isaac & Eli, Human Companion to Pippa & Lulu and friend to many.
"Your smile is etched in our hearts forever"
Ceremony to be held at Manchester Crematorium 11.30 Tuesday 29th March - please add a splash of colour.
Family flowers, donations to RSPCA. Enq: Lightfoots Funeral Directors. 01625 523103.
David Thornton
On 13th March 2022 aged 97 years, of Longsight, Manchester. Sadly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral Service on Monday 28th March at 11am at Manchester Crematorium Old Chapel.
All enquiries to George Ball & Son Funeral Directors. Tel: 0161 432 2131.
Christine Wilshaw
Known as Chris (née Taylor) of Cheadle Hulme, passed away peacefully at home on March 8th 2022 aged 72 years.
Born and raised in Chorlton, Manchester. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mum of Emma, Jenni and Graham and, stepmother to Ian and Tina. Doting Grandma to Trevor, her darling “grand-pup”.
Chris will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Service at Stockport Crematorium on Monday 28th March at 12.45pm in the Cypress Chapel at Stockport Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to ‘Beechwood Cancer Care’. Enqs and donations to Jonathan Alcock and Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ tel. 0161 428 2097.
Kimberley Irvine
On Thursday 10th March 2022 Kimberley sadly passed away aged 38 years. The beloved daughter of Irene and Dennis.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be confirmed. Further enquiries to Cottage Funeral Service 01706 624998.
Joyce Taylor
Of Newhey, on 15th March, aged 93 years. Dearly loved mum of Lilian, Derek and the late Graham. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service and cremation to take place on Monday 4th April at Rochdale Crematorium at 11.50 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice.
All Enquiries to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service, 99 Dale Street, Milnrow. Tel; 01706 647377.
Dennis Bernard Worthington
On March 6th 2022, peacefully at home, Dennis aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Moya. A much loved dad, father in law, grandad, great grandad, uncle, relative and friend to many.
Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church, School Lane, Didsbury on Tuesday 29th March 2022 at 10.30 am followed by interment at Mill Lane Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to DEC (Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal) All enquiries to C.Middleton & Son Ltd, 354 Parrswood Road, Didsbury, M20 6JD. Tel: 0161 434 3725.
Kenneth (Ken) Hooper
Died peacefully on the 13th March 2022 at Springhill Hospice, surrounded by his family, aged 75 years old.
A dearly loved Husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and loving Brother. Ken will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. Gone but never forgotten.
Donations in lieu of flowers would be most gratefully received for Springhill Hospice. The funeral service will take place at 3pm on Thursday 31st March 2022 at Rochdale Crematorium.
All further enquiries to Rochdale Coop Funeralcare, 95 Manchester Road, Rochdale OL11 4JG Telephone: 01706 653622.
Marjorie Pilling
Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday 2nd March 2022, aged 88 years.
Beloved wife of the late Morris, loving mother to Andrew and Mark, adored grandmother to Paul, Martin, Gérard, Lucy, Millie, Maddison and Leon, and also a much cherished great grandmother. Sadly missed by all.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 22nd March at Rochdale Crematorium at 10:30am. Flowers welcome. All further enquiries to Rochdale Funeralcare, Co-op Tel:- 01706 653622.
Nora Bolton
Nora has passed on 4th March 2022, peacefully in her sleep. From Diane and Albert.
Barbara Butler
On March 13th, 2022 peacefully at Cleggsworth Care Home, Barbara aged 89 years. A loving mum to Cathryn and Christine, dear sister to Brenda and a loving auntie and grandma.
Service to be held at United Reformed Church, Rochdale Road, Shaw on Wednesday March 30th at 1.00pm followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 2.20pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations preferred to Springhill Hospice. Enquiries to Jason Worsnip Family Funeral Service 78 Milnrow Road Shaw OL2 8ER Tel: 01706 840256.
Alan Greenwood
Alan died peacefully at home, on the 12th March, aged 77 years old. A beloved partner of Eileen, devoted father to Dale and Kara, father in law to David, much loved grandad to Joseph and Iris, brother of Harold and brother in law to Olga.
Alan will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, and remembered fondly. Family flowers only please but any donations for Springhill Hospice (Rochdale) would be most gratefully received and can be made online at alangreenwood.muchloved.com.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 30th March, 11:10 am at Rochdale Crematorium. For further enquires, please contact Rochdale Coop Funeralcare 95 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4JG. Telephone: 01706 653622.
Susan Halstead (formerly Maiden)
Peacefully in her own home on Saturday 12th March, 2022, Susan aged 78 years. Beloved wife to Peter, much loved mum to Rachel, Richard and Rebecca, cherished grandma to Emma, Orla, Heidi, loved step mum to Louise.
Susan's funeral cortege will leave from her home on Thursday 24th March, 9:10am for service at Holy Trinity Church, Nelson, 9:30am followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium, 10:45am.
Family flowers only please or donations are being received for Pendle Samaritans, c/o and all enquiries to Alderson and Horan Funeral Service 128 Rossendale Rd Burnley BB11 5DH Tel: 01282 427483 or 457452.
Jean Howarth (n ée Parrish)
Passed away at Fairfield Hospital on 8th March 2022, aged 95 years. Originally from Salford, Blackley and Prestwich.
Beloved wife of the late Sam Howarth and the late John Brian Hobson. A loving mother to the late Ian, Stuart, Janice, Susan, the late Duncan, Dorcas, Fiona and Alison. A treasured grandmother and great grandmother.
Jean will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Monday 28th March at 11:50am.
Family flowers only please, donations are welcome to Henshaw's Society for the Blind All enquiries to Kavanagh and Coates Funeral Service, Tel: 01706 623 623.
Celia McNicholas
(22nd April 1941 to 25th March 2020) Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Celia McNicholas on April 25th at 11am at St. Joseph's Church, Wellington Road. Todmorden. OL14 5HL.
