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.
Dr Cyril William Smith
Dr Cyril William Smith of Eccles. Loved Husband of Eileen (deceased) and father of Andrew, Paul and Martin, Grandfather of Oliver and Madeleine.
Mass of Cristian Burial will be at Our Lady of Hope, formally known as St Peter and St Paul Park Rd Ellesmere Park Salford M6 8JR at 12 noon Wednesday May 4th Followed by committal at Peel Green Crematorium at 13:40pm.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Cyril's Memory to SHELTER would be greatly appreciated. Before arrival please take a lateral flow test and wear a mask to show respect for vulnerable family members. All enqs to Eccles Coop Funeralcare tel 0161 789 3083.
Ian Sutcliffe
Peacefully passed away on the 13th April 2022, aged 79 years. Ian leaves behind his beloved wife Brenda, his children and step children Lucy, Sara, Michaela, Mark, Jane & Antony, along with all his extended family. Ian will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 4th May 2022 at 11:50am. Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired are to the British Heart Foundation - a donation box will be available on the day.
A warm welcome awaits following the service for 'refreshments and reflections' at The Berni Inn, Market Street, Whitworth. For all enquiries contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Services, 254 Market Street, Whitworth. OL12 8PW. Tel: 01706 868696.
Maureen Gilfillan
Died peacefully on 12th April 2022, aged 82. Wife of Joseph. Mam of Philip, Stephen, John & David. Requiem Mass at 10:45 29th April at Our Lady & St Wilfrid's, Blyth. Light refreshments to follow in Church Hall. Flowers & Enquiries: Coop Funeralcare, Blyth. 01670 352880.
Stephen Meredith
Suddenly on 10th April 2022 aged 71 Years. Beloved husband to Lynda, devoted dad to Kris, Kirsty, the late Lisa, the Late Ryan and the late Kieron. Father in law to Natasha and James.
Adored Gramps to Tom and Lucie. Also a much loved Brother, Uncle and Friend to many. Funeral Service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd May at 1.00 pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Support. Further Enquires to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service 99 Dale Street, Milnrow, OL16 3NW. Tel: 01706 647377.
Eileen Rose Prior
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 22nd March aged 89 years. And of Gorton. Much loved wife of the late Alan, dear mother of Kevin, Ian, Andrew and Stephanie, a beloved nan and great-nan, teacher and friend to many.
Eileen taught at Manor Road School, Droylsden. Her funeral will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 27th April at Blackley Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory for Cancer Research. Enquiries to Natural Endings Funeral services Tel: 0161 969 6690.
Jean Watkins
Peacefully at St Ann's Hospice Cheshire on March 31st, Jean of Ely. Beloved wife to the late Jim, much loved mother of Glynn, dear mother-in-law of Jane, cherished grandmother to James, Ruth and Maria, dear sister to Shirley.
Jean will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends The Funeral will be held at St Davids Church, Ely on Tuesday 26th April at 11:00am, afterwards at Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel.
No flowers by request, donations to St Ann's Hospice, St Ann's Road North, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3SZ.
Pamela Bullivant
Dear wife and widow of Neville, mother of John and Kath, Aunt to Anne, Christopher, Barbara, Linda, Colin, Shelagh, Guy, Andrew, Sue, Jenni and Alison.
She was a proud veteran of WW2, serving in Egypt in the WRNS. After a brief illness, she passed peacefully at the Belong Morris Feinmann Care Home in Didsbury aged 98 and a half.
Funeral service on Friday, 22nd April 2022 at 11:30am in the Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium. No flowers please but donations if desired to the Christie Charity or Belong Morris Feinmann Foundation.
All enquiries to George Ball & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Derby Range, Stockport, SK4 4AB. Tel: 0161-432-2131.
Jonathan Gregory Wells
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 3rd of April 2022 at Stepping Hill Hospital. A much loved son of George and Norma, brother of Stuart and Jane, uncle to Nick and Philippa and great uncle to Amelia.
Jonathan was a kind and generous man who was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday 26th April 2022 at Stockport Crematorium the Rowan Chapel, at 11.30am. Resting at Fallon Family Funerals, 467 Kingsway, Burnage M19 1NR Tel: 0161 371 9431.
Geoffrey (Geoff) Neil Carter
Peacefully on 7th April 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family, Geoff aged 69 years. Devoted Husband of Lindsay, much loved Dad of Michael and Lucy. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Service to be held at St Michael's Church, Bamford on Thursday 28th April at 11.00am followed by a private committal for immediate family only at Rochdale Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice c/o Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501.
Hedley Kilner
87 years old. Died at home, fighting to the end. Leaves behind son Martin, daughter Diane and grandson Sean.
Funeral Service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 27th April at 3.00pm Donations to Springhill Hospice Brightly coloured attire only please. Further Enquires to Leach & Clegg Funeral Service 99 Dale Street, Milnrow, OL16 3NW Tel: 01706 647377.
Maureen Sherratt
Mo In loving memory of Maureen Sherratt who very sadly passed away unexpectedly on 7th April 2022 aged 74 years.
A very much loved wife to Chris; Mum to Paula & Karen; sister to Mary & Jackie; Nana to Natasha, Lauren, Amelia & George; Aunty to Daniella, Carla, Kim & Lorraine; Great Nana to Beatrice & Grayson; Great Aunty to Chelsey, Abi & Maeve.
In keeping with Maureen’s wishes her unattended cremation will take place at Bangor Crematorium on Tuesday 26th of April. Family flowers only please but donation’s, if desired, are for Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice and would be gratefully received via the link shown below.
For any further enquires please contact Melvin Rowlands Funeral Director, Minafon, Church Street, Llangefni, Anglesey LL77 7DU, phone 01248 723111.
Mary Rowlands (Hamnett)
Passed peacefully at home on 19th March 2022 aged 98. Devoted wife to the late Robert Rowlands. Cherished mother and Nana. A kind friend to all who knew her. For funeral details please call 07399788338.
Anthony (Tony) Winnard
It is with great sadness we announce Tony passed away peacefully on 4th April 2022 aged 71 years with Marie Claire by his side. Much loved and devoted husband of Marie Claire.
Loving Dad of Sian and Antonia and a much loved grandad . He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. Family flowers only please donations preferred to Get Hooked on Fishing.
On Tuesday 26th April Tony will be received into St Luke's Church, Kenyon Lane, Moston for service at 12.30pm followed by committal at Blackley Crematorium. All further enquiries to Michael Kennedy at Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston tel 0161-681-1864.
Joan Shipway (Brierley)
Died peacefully on 1st April 2022 at the age of 92. Wife of Gordon Powell Shipway and mother to Lesley, Colin and Philip. She was born and spent her early years in Oldham before moving to Bangor, North Wales.
Cremation at Loughborough Crematorium on Wednesday 4th May followed by a service to celebrate her life at Quorn Baptist Church. Donations to Birmingham City Mission through G Gamble & Sons of Quorn.
Edwin Thompson (Eddie/E.T.)
Died peacefully in hospital on the 8th April 2022, aged 83 years.
Beloved husband of Margaret. Much loved Dad of David, Julie, Michael and Peter. Proud Grandad of Daniel, Michaella, Nathan, Matthew, Joe, Christian, Sebastian, Lydia, Oliver, Isabella and William.
A former Captain of Manchester Golf Club, a loyal and steadfast friend, Eddie will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Highly respected and deeply loved forever.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Eddie's life to be held on Thursday 28th April 2022 at 10:15am at St Vincent de Paul RC Church, Norden, OL12 7QL followed by an interment at 11:30am at Heywood Cemetery OL11 4RE. Family flowers only please. Donations in loving memory of Eddie are gratefully received to CAFOD or Cancer Research. All enquiries to Cutgate Funeralcare tel: 01706 643215.
Lynn Whitworth
Late of Cheadle Hulme, Lynn passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 8th March 2022. Lynn will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Lynn's funeral service will be held on Thursday 28th April 2022 at the Cypress Chapel, Stockport Crematorium at 10:30am. Flowers welcome, however if you would like to make a donation in Lynn's memory in lieu of flowers all donations are to the benefit of Marie Curie.
Funeral service entrusted to the care of Memories Funeral Service 221 Hall Street Offerton Stockport SK1 4JG 0161 302 9753.
Sylvia (Syl) Hurst
Passed away at home, peacefully and surrounded by loving family on the 12th April 2022, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of John David, loving mother of Janet and Catherine. Adored grandmother of Charlotte, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emily, Emma and Nick.
Treasured Great Grandmother to Xander and Georgia. A much loved mother-in-law to David and well respected member of the community. Syl will be sadly missed and never forgotten by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service to be held at Stockport Crematorium Cypress Chapel April 29th at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Stockport Wellspring.
Dorothy Sladen (née Bottomley)
Of Ashby de la Zouch. Loving wife of Kevin, Mum to Janet, Mark and Gareth, Grandma to Ceri and Megan, not forgetting Gus. Passed peacefully away on Monday 4th April at home surrounded by family, aged 82 years.
John Joseph Begley
John passed away in Plane Tree Court nursing home aged 92. The funeral service will take place at Stockport Crematorium, Cyprus chapel on Thursday 21st April at 2.15pm. The wake will be at the Puss In Boots pub, family flowers only, donations to the Dogs Trust.
Bernard Gladman
Sadly passed away at home on 8th of April 2022 aged 88. Beloved husband of Eileen, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bernard will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will take place at Walton Lea Crematorium on the 13th of May 2022 at 11.20am and all will be welcome at the Waterside Warrington for refreshments following. Immediate family flowers only.
Donations if desired in memory of Bernard to the Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to The Funeral Directors Sankey 01925 729998.
