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Manchester Evening News

National

Chris Slater

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

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Tributes have been over the past week to a number of much loved people who have passed away in Greater Manchester.

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.

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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.

Joyce Rhodes

On May 23rd 2022, unexpectedly at home in Northenden. Joyce, aged 93 yrs. Loving wife of the late John Rhodes and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service & Interment at St. Wilfrid's Church, Northenden on Saturday, June 25th at 11.00am. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to 'Northenden Civic Society' All enqs., flowers or donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ tel. 0161 428 2097.

Catherine Mangan

Catherine passed away peacefully in her sleep on 6th June 2022, aged 90 years. Wife of the late David George Mangan, Mother to Catherine, Matthew and the late Stephen. Sadly missed by all her family. The Funeral will take place on Monday 11th July at 2pm at Altrincham Crematorium. Enquiries to Baguley Funeral Care, Baguley, M23 1WA, Tel: 0161 998 4662

Emmanuel Angela Rezzano (Manor)

(Manor) Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2022. Aged 98 Years. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Maria. His daughters: Sandria, Adriana, Angela and Milena. His grandchildren: Christopher, Claudia, Francesca, Callum and Joseph. His great-grandchildren: Bianca, Amelia and Oscar, and all his family and friends. The funeral will take place on Thursday 30th June at 11.30am, St Joseph's RC Church, Reddish, Stockport, Prior to interment in Mill Lane Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations gratefully received on behalf of Marie Curie In memory of Emmanuel. For information please contact R A Fairhurst and Sons Tel: 0161 432 1700

Susan Cornforth

On May 24th 2022, Sue aged 54 years. The dearly loved daughter of Win and the late Tom. A dear mother of Charlotte and nanna to Chrissy. A much loved sister of Lynn, Gary, Deb, Billy and the late Chris. A loved sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Funeral service in St Cross Church, Clayton on Wednesday 22nd June at 12.00pm, prior to interment in Droylsden Cemetery. All enquiries to Daniel c/o Alan J Bradley & Sons, 900 Ashton New Rd, Clayton, M11 4GT, Tel 0161 223 0101.

Florence Kirrelly

Passed away peacefully on 1st June 2022 in the care of Arran Crest Care Home, Skelmersdale and formerly of St. John's Court, Lytham, Florence aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Devoted mother of Christine and Stephen. Mother in law to Derek and Carol. Treasured Grandmother to Louie, Elizabeth and David. Grandmother in law to Matt and Glenna. Loving Great Grandmother to Jack, Michael, Imogen and Rebecca. Flo will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Requiem Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lytham on Friday 1st July at 11.00am followed by committal at Lytham Crematorium. Colourful and cheerful dress code encouraged. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be sent to the Alzheimer's Society c/o the Funeral Director, David Pope Lytham Funeral Service Ltd. 42 Clifton Street, Lytham FY8 5EW Tel. (01253) 733909

Stanley Arthur (Stan) James

(Stan) Passed away at home on the 22nd May 2022 aged 73 years. Stan will be very deeply missed by his beloved Wife Hilary and by all his family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place at Manchester Crematorium (Old Chapel) at 3.00pm on Wednesday 22nd June 2022. Family flowers only please, donations in Stan's memory are being gratefully received for The British Heart Foundation. All donations and enquiries to Baguley Funeralcare. Tel. 0161 998 4662

Margaret Hogan (Hincks)

(Hincks) 2.12.35 - 12.06.22 Aged 86 years. It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Hogan announces her passing following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved Wife of the late Jack and Mum to David and Step Mum to John & Mary, daughters in law Kath & Nicola. Nana to James, Sarah and Gillian, Luke & Dominic. Great Nana to Ryan, Tom, and Jack. Beloved Auntie to Julie, Stephen, Vivian, Jill and Danny. She will be sadly missed by all her friends in the local community. The Funeral Service will be held at 10.30am at St Catherine's School Lane Didsbury on Thursday 30th June. Followed by a committal at Manchester Crematorium. Family flowers only, any donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind www.guidedogs.org.uk.

Frederick Bernard (Fred) McFarland

(Fred) On 9 June 2022, peacefully at home aged 77 years. Much loved partner of Marie, loving dad to Ray, Paul, Chantal and Mark and partners Mark and Molly. A loving grandad, brother to Peter, Mike and John. Son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and special friend to Chick and many more. Service and committal at Manchester Crematorium on Friday 24 June at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK via https://memorygiving.com/fredmcfarland All enquiries to George Ball & Son Tel: 0161 432 2131

Desmond (Dessie, Des) McCourt

(Dessie, Des) Passed away peacefully in hospital on 26th May 2022 aged 76 years. Beloved Husband of Bernadette, Loving Father of Cheryl and Damian. Father In Law of Darren and Mandy. Much loved Grandad of Shannon, Millie, Neve and Heidi. Dearly loved Brother, Brother In Law and Uncle. Desmond will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. On Wednesday 22nd June Desmond will be received into St John Vianney RC Church, Poynter Street, M40 0DH for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment at St Josephs Cemetery Moston M40 9QL at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All further enquiries to Gemma Kennedy of Michael Kennedy Funeral Service Blackley Tel: 0161 277-9205.

Josephine Conway

It is with deep sadness we announce that Jo of Ancoats passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th June, aged 77 years. The loving and cherished daughter of the late Bernard and Josephine (Now reunited). A precious and devoted Sister of Bernard, Bernadette, Collette Leah and the late Thomas and Sharon (R.I.P.) A much loved Sister-in-law, a devoted aunt also a dear Great aunt who will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all her family and many friends. On Tuesday June 21st Josephine will be received into the Catholic Church of St Patricks, Collyhurst for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment at St Josephs Cemetery Moston. All further enquiries contact Michael Kennedy personally, at Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston, Telephone: 0161 681 1864.

Russell Paul Dale

Suddenly at home on 27th May 2022 aged 67 years. Dear brother of Bryn and brother in law of David. Russell will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Service to take place at Altrincham Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation or Diabetes UK. All further enquiries to R.E. Jones Funeralcare. Tel: 0161 973 1536

Elizabeth Ashley Quinlan (Betty)

(Betty) Aged 87 years, passed away on 26th May 2022 at her Daughter's home in Sale. Devoted Wife to Michael and loving Mother to Kevin, Christopher, Elizabeth, Patricia and David. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Hugh of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church 314, Manchester Road Timperley WA14 5NB, on Tuesday 21st June 2022, at 12pm. Followed by a Committal at Altrincham Crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes Tel. 0161-973-1515

Audrey Harris

Peacefully passed away in hospital on 6th June 2022. Aged 89 Years. Dearly loved Wife to the late John. Much Loved Mum and Grandma. Service to be held at Manchester Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd June at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations towards Manchester Road Methodist Church, Chorlton. All Enq's to Pepperdine Barrett Family Funeral Directors, 5 Manchester Road, Chorlton. M21 9JG. Tel: 0161 881 5363.

Teresa Doherty (nee Kerr)

(nee Kerr) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 29th May 2022. A dearly loved Mum, Mother in Law, Grandma, Great Grandma, Auntie and dear friend to many. Requiem Mass will be offered on Friday 24th June at 12 noon in St Peter & St Paul's RC Church followed by an interment at Peel Green Cemetery. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory if desired to Cancer Research UK and St Ann's Hospice, via Just Giving Page. All Enquiries to Bridgfords Co-Op Funeralcare. 23 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 4AF, Tel: 0161 793 1228

Roy Wilkinson

On 8th June 2022, peacefully at St Ann's Hospice. Roy aged 78, of Swinton. Much loved brother, Uncle, Great Uncle and Great-Great Uncle, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Service to be held on 29th June 2022 at 11:40am at Agecroft Crematorium. Donations if desired to St Ann's Hospice. All enquiries to JR Barlow Funeralcare, Pendlebury Tel 0161 794 2142

Michael Stanley Bayley

Michael passed away surrounded by kindness at Fourways Residential Home on 5th June 2022, aged 90 years. Wonderful husband to the late Vera. Loving dad to Margaret, David and Janet, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium on Thursday 16th June at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to UNICEF may be given by retiring collection at the service or directly to the charity. Palmers Funeralcare 45 High Street, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6LE, 01395 442252.

Tom Hosty

Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Tom, who fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church, died suddenly at home on 27th May 2022, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Ellen, much loved dad of Louise and Angela, and dear father-in-law of Michael. Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. St. Anthony pray for him. Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, St. Annes on Tuesday 21st June at 10.00am followed by committal at Lytham Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be sent to MS Society UK c/o the Funeral Director, David Pope Lytham Funeral Service Ltd. 42 Clifton Street Lytham, FY8 5EW Tel. (01253) 733909

Joyce Mary (Joy) Brew (Daniels)

(Daniels) (Joy) Joyce Mary Brew passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family on the 7th June 2022 aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Christopher and Gran to Thomas and Robbie. The funeral service will be held at St John's Church in Irlam at 10.00am on Friday 17th June, followed by committal at Peel Green Crematorium at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to the Children's Society via Carriages Funeral Service www.carriagesfuneralservice.co.uk

Rev. Deborah Sharon Agnes Sandercock-Pickles

Deborah passed away peacefully at her home in Prestwich on Monday 23rd May 2022, after a brave fight with cancer. Deborah was Vicar of St. Margaret's Church, Prestwich and St. George's Church, Simister. Beloved Wife of Andrew, Daughter of the late Trevor and Patsie, Sister of Amanda, Clare and the late Andrew and a devoted Priest and Head Teacher. 'She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends' The service is to be held at St. Margaret's Church, Prestwich on Monday 27th June at 11.00am followed by the committal at Blackley Crematorium at 1.00pm. All are welcome and bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK or Alzheimer's Society UK. All donations and enquiries please to Lilleywhite Funeral Service, 301 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 1JA, Tel 0161 773 2749.

Sonia Ruth (Knitting Nana) Faure (Wetters)

(Wetters) (Knitting Nana) Mum sadly passed away in Stepping Hill Hospital 27/05/2022 aged 86 surrounded by her family. Wife, Mother, Nana & Great Grandmother. Funeral-16/06/2022 Requiem mass-9.15 Our Lady's & St Christopher's, Romiley. 10.30 Cypress Chapel Stockport Crematorium. Thanks to Stepping Hill hospital staff & Cherrytree Nursing Home. Donations- Stoke Association. Enquiries to Brierley's Funeral Directors. Tel-0161 483 0860

Catherine Harding (Gordon)

(Gordon) Catherine Harding nee Gordon. Passed away at home on 26 May 2022. Cath, beloved wife of the late Bernard, and loving sister to the late Joan, Winnie and James. A very much loved Aunt and friend, she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral to be held on Friday 17th June 2022 at Stockport Crematorium, Cypress Chapel at 2:15pm. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enqs. and donations to George Hill Funeral Directors, 71 London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 4AX. Tel. 0161 483 3414

Benyon Allan

Suddenly in hospital aged 73 Allan, dearly loved husband of the late Anne Loving Stepfather to Chris & Lillian, Daryl & Elaine, Step Grandad to Sean, Niall and Matthew. Much loved Brother of Pauline and Uncle to Debra and to the late Lee. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Service to be held on the 22nd June 2022 at the chapel at Peel Green Cemetery at 1.40pm followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Eccles Coop Funeralcare Tel: 0161 789 3083

(Nora) Clancy

On May 30th 2022 Fortified By the Rites of Holy Mother Church peacefully and of Stretford and formerly of Lisduff, Moneygall, Co Tipperary Nora aged 81 years. The dearly beloved Wife of the late Maurice. RIP. Loving Mum of Bridget, Helen, Annette, Katherine and Bernie. A Loved Nana, Great Nana, Sister, Auntie, Sister in Law and Mother in Law. Requiem Mass at St Ann's RC Church, Stretford on Tuesday June 21st at 10.00am prior to interment at Stretford Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, donations preferred to British Heart Foundation. All donations and enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 861-9336.

Brenda Greenfield (Critchley)

(Critchley) passed away at St Ann's hospice, Little Hulton. Brenda is now reunited with her late husband Leslie Greenfield. She will be deeply missed by her son Lee and her eleven siblings. The funeral service will take place at Southern cemetery chapel 11.00am followed by interment on Wednesday 15th June 2022. Family flowers only. Donations to RSPCA are preferred. For all enquiries please contact Leech's funeral service on 0161 226 5111. R.I.P Brenda

John Joseph (Sean) Byrne

(Sean) Passed away peacefully in North Manchester General Hospital with his loving family on 3rd June 2022, and of Prestwich, John (Sean) aged 84 years. Dearly loved and adored Husband of the late Mary Lucy. Much loved Dad of Liam, Jackie, Sean and Geraldine, devoted Grandad of VikkiLee, Lisa, Danny, Suzanne, Jack, Tom, Issy and Lucy, also a loving Great Grandad, Brother of Michael and Sister-in-Law Elizabeth, Brother-in-Law Michael and Sister-in-Law Mary. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. A Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday 22nd June at Our Lady Of Grace R.C Church at 12:00 Noon, followed by interment at Bury Cemetery. Family flowers by request. Donations preferred to Alzheimers Society (a charity which was close to John's heart). All donations should be forwarded along with enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service, 301 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 1JA Tel: 0161 773 2749

Margaret Mary (Rita) Goddier (Farrell)

(Farrell) (Rita) It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of Margaret (Rita) Goodier, nee Farrell on the 23rd April. Wife to the late Kevin Goodier, Beloved Mum, Grandma, Sister and Auntie. Funeral on Friday 17th June at 12 Noon at Christ Church, Heald Green followed by committal at Stockport Crematorium. Family flowers only and donations to St. Ann's Hospice.

Rosemary (14.12.1946-13.06.2008) Stanfield (Surrey)

(Surrey) (14.12.1946-13.06.2008) We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will. We hold you close, within our hearts And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again Love always Devoted husband Jimmy, xx Your Girls and families xx

Stephen Gavin Appleby

16 June 2007 Love Is a Smile, A Tear, A Touch. Love says a Little but means so much. Love is Forever and I give it to you. Doreen xxx Remembering Mum, Dad, Joyce, Margaret & John with love.

Mary (Molly) Sullivan

(Molly) In loving memory of a dear Mam, died June 11th 1969. Also Dad, died September 16th 1964. Also remembering Pat R.I.P. and Sheila R.I.P. God Bless you all, love Joe, Denise and Family.

Harry Wright

Treasured memories on your Birthday, June 15th. No longer with me to share your special day, but you are always in my thoughts today and every day. Son Peter.

Stephen (Heppy) Hempenstall

(Heppy) The family of the late Stephen 'Heppy' Hempenstall would sincerely wish to thank everyone for all their kind words and messages of support received since his very sad passing. A special thank you to the team at St Lukes Church for a lovely service and comforting ministrations, and finally to everyone who attended the service.

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