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Joel Shooter

Much loved people Greater Manchester has lost whose funerals were announced this week

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.

Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here .

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Thomas Francis (Tommy) COUGHLAN

(Tommy) Peacefully in the Christie Hospital on Friday 29th July 2022. Tommy RIP, aged 84 years. Originally from Dublin and dearly beloved Husband of the late Mary RIP.

A much loved Brother of Chris, Paddy, the late Michael, Shay. The late Dennis, the late Frankie and Noel, Brother in Law, Uncle and friend to everyone who met him.

Funeral service to be held in St Josephs RC Church, Portland Crescent Longsight Manchester on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 10:15am followed by committal into The Manchester Crematorium at 11:30am. Family Flowers only by request, all enquiries please to J. F. Thompson & Sons Ltd Tel:0161-9459798.

Delia CURRAN

Peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side, on 26th July, aged 92 years. A dear Wife to the late John. Loving Mum to John, Maureen, Michelle and Susan. Sister, Nanny, Great Nanny and friend to many.

Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 17th August at Manchester Crematorium, New Chapel at 12.30pm followed by interment at Southern Cemetery. All enquiries to Charles Robb Funeralcare Tel: 0161 224 1200.

Irene EGERTON

Passed away peacefully on 19th July 2022, aged 91 years. Cherished wife of the late Walter, Loving mum of Kevin, Denise, Craig and mother-in-law to Steven.

Much loved Grandma of Nathaniel, Matthew, Aaron, Ellis, Grace and Charlie and adored Great-Grandma of McKenzie. Irene will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service will take place at Emmanuel's Church on 15th August 2022 at 12pm followed by the committal at Gorton Cemetery. All enquiries to C Taylor Funeral Directors Tel 0161 223 0793.

David Peter BARKER

Sadly on August 6th 2022 David formerly of Blackburn passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital aged 75 years. A Devoted and Ever loving husband of the late Angela now reunited.

An Adored Step-Dad, Brother and Brother-in-Law also a much loved Uncle and Great Uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

On Thursday August 25th David will be received into the side chapel at Blackley Crematoirum for service and committal at 11.00am. All further enquiries please contact Michael Kennedy direct at Greater Manchester Funeral Service Harpurhey on 0161243 3359.

David Barker (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Barbara Coleman KILSHAW (nee Hilton)

(nee Hilton) Of Sale Cheshire. Passed away on 23rd July 2022, aged 90. Much loved and loving wife of the late Alfred E.G. Kilshaw who died in 1986. Dear sister and aunt, friend and correspondent to many.

For many years a teacher at Fylde Lodge High School for Girls, which later became Priestnall School. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 18th August 2022 at St John the Divine Church, Brooklands M33 3PD followed by Interment at Friends of Nature Burial Ground, Mobberley WA16 7LJ.

All enquiries please to Ashton Brookes Funeral Directors. Churchside, Church Street Altrincham WA14 4DB 0161 928 2000.

Roy LONGDEN

On 8th August 2022, peacefully, Roy aged 92 years of Audenshaw. A much loved dad, grandad, great grandad and brother. Funeral service at Dukinfield Crematorium on Tuesday 30th August at 2.00 pm.

Floral tributes may be sent to Radcliffe Funeral Service, 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA and will be welcomed. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.

Gaynor Denise MCDONALD

On Friday, 29th July 2022 Gaynor aged 64 years, passed away peacefully in Hospital. The dearly loved Wife of the late Bryan, much loved Mother of Louise, Lisa and Gillian and a cherished Grandma.

Gaynor will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all her loving Family and Friends. The Funeral Service will take place at the United Reformed Church Macclesfield on Monday, 22nd August at 2.15 p.m. followed by a Committal Service at Macclesfield Crematorium.

Flowers from Family and Friends are very welcome. Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House, 82 Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6HN Telephone: 01625 433 853 www.andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.

James MCMONAGLE

Peacefully at home on 9th July 2022. Whilst Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church surrounded by his loving family and formerly of County Donegal and Heaton Moor, James aged 77 years R.I.P.

The dearly loved Husband of Patricia and much loved Dad of James, Tracy-Anne and Sean. Also an adored Grandad, 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, on Tuesday 16th August at 12.00 p.m.followed by Burial at Mill Lane Cemetery.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support or The British Lung Foundation. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ . Tel. 0161 945 2097.

Sandra SHATLIFF

Passed away in Fairfield General Hospital on August 1st 2022. Sandra aged 83 Years and of New Moston. Beloved Wife of Harold Much Loved Mum of Gary A Dear Sister to Stephanie and the late Brian.

Also a Wonderful Friend to everyone who knew her. "Forever in our Hearts xxxx." Service and Interment at Philips Park Cemetery on Wednesday August 17th at 1:00pm.

Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to The Blood Clinic at North Manchester General Hospital. All who knew and loved Sandra are welcome.

Sandra Shatliff (funeral-notices.co.uk)

David SUTTON

On 5th August 2022, David, passed away peacefully. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Derek, a very special brother of Rachel and Kevan, also a dear uncle. 'Safe in his Dad's arms'.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 16th August at East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe at 1.30pm. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 22 Silver Street Bury, BL9 0EX. Tel. 0161 764 4177

Alan James TODD

Suddenly in hospital after a short battle with cancer on 26th July 2022 aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Caroline, devoted dad of Michael and Paul, and a much loved grandad, brother and uncle. Alan will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service to be held at Altrincham Crematorium on Thursday 18th August at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please, all further enquiries to RE Jones Funeralcare, Sale. Tel: 0161 973 1536.

Harry WINSTANLEY

On 20th July 2022 Harry aged 74 years passed away peacefully. Beloved Husband to Clare. A loving father to Nicola, Catherine and James and grandfather to Gemma, Thomas, Luke, Jack, Holly, Ella, Henry, Oscar and Kyle. Harry will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 12th August 2022 in Christ The King Church Worsley at 10:00am followed by an interment in St Mary's Cemetery Wardley at 11:15am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired can be made payable to Parkinsons Ward L5 at Salford Royal Hospital.

The wake will be held at Ellesmere Golf Club, Walkden at 12:30pm where family and friends are invited to celebrate Harry's life. All donations and enquiries to Cheethams Funeralcare. Telephone number 0161 790 2924.

Harry Winstanley (funeral-notices.co.uk)

In Memoriams

Keith DALBY

(11th August 2017) Remembered this day and always. Les, Colin, Paul and John.

John FORREST

6th August 2016 Dad Of all the gifts in life however great or small to have you for my dad was the greatest gift of all. Also remembering my wonderful mam and brother. Rest in peace xxx Elaine, Paddy and Family xxx.

Marjorie PICKUP (Lynch)

9 years since you went away, but it only seems like yesterday. Miss you and love you always. Joe & Jan xxx.

Dinning STEPHEN

8th August 2016 In Loving Memory Dad, It's been 6 years since you left us. We miss you more than words could ever say. You are always in our thoughts, each and every day. Love you forever Dad, Love, Wayne, Kerry and Grandchildren xxx.

Birthday Memoriams

Peter John LEA

Peter John Lea, would have been 47 on the 6th August. We all miss you so much. Loving son to Sandra, brother to Rachel, Penny, Andrew. Uncle to Wesley, Nathan and Lauren.

Michelle MCLAUGHLIN (nee QUINN)

Words are few, feelings deep, memories of you we will always keep. With tears in our eyes we whisper low, Happy Birthday Michelle we miss you so. Love Dad & all the family xxx.

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk.

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