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HIGGINSON- MICHAEL JOSEPH. On Thursday, May 22nd, 1997, peacefully at his home address, MICHAEL JOSEPH aged 51 years, the dearly beloved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Joanne and Louise and also a loving son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. A service was held in Sacred Heart Church, Leigh on Thursday May 29th, followed by burial at Leigh Cemetery. Donations, if desired, in MICHAEL'S memory may be made to Marie Curie and/of MacMillan Nurses, East Lancs Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 01254-57331.
DANDY - On 22nd May 1997 peacefully in hospital and late of Atherton, ROBERT aged 83 years, a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege will leave his home on Thursday 29th May at 10.00am, for service and committal at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton at 10.30am. All inquiries please to Sankey Monks Funeral Service, 6 Bullough Street, Atherton. Telephone 01942 882896.
JACKSON - On 22nd May 1997, peacefully in hospital and of Walkden SELINA, aged 88 years, the loved and devoted wife of Evan, loved sister of Emily, and a dear auntie. Cortege to leave her home on Friday May 30th at 1.30pm for service and committal in Overdale Crematorium West Chapel at 2.00pm. Family flowers only by request donations if so desired please for the Pendlebury Childrens Hospital. All inquiries and donations to Cheethams Funeral Service 294, Bolton Road Walkden. Tel. 0161 790 2924.
HEYWOOD - RAYMOND, peacefully in hospital on 22nd May 1997 aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late ANNIE, a treasured dad of Pauline, father-in-law of Ian and Stan, beloved grandad of Sharon and Phillip and Sheena, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. 'RAYMOND will be fondly' 'remembered and sadly missed' 'by all his family and friends.' Cortege to leave his home on Friday 30th May for service in Kearsley Mount Methodist Church at 10.30am and Overdale Crematorium, West Chapel for 11.30am. Flowers and all inquiries to L Heyes Funeral Service, 77 Albert Road, Farnworth. Tel 862690.
ROBERTS - On 23rd May 1997, peacefully at her home in Horwich, ELIZABETH ISOBEL, aged 67 years, the dearly loved Wife of Frank Roberts, loving Mother of Samantha Jane and Debra Marie, very dear Sister of Linda and a dear Sister-in-Law and Aunt. The cortege leaves her home Wednesday 9.45am for service and committal Overdale East Chapel 10.15am. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
THRELFALL - On May 22nd 1997 peacefully in Starmount Villa Nursing Home and of Little Lever, WALTER aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late DORIS, loving father of Diana, Beryl, Irene and John, father-in-law of Norman, Ray, Ernie and Carol, dear brother of Bessie, Emily and the late JACK, a dear grandad and great grandad. '"Sadly missed by all"' The service and committal will be at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton on Thursday May 29th in the West Chapel at 11.00am. All floral tributes and inquiries please to Sillett's Funeral Service, Herbert Street, Little Lever. Tel 01204 861300.
TAYLOR - On May 24th 1997, in Leigh Infirmary and of Park Road, Westhoughton, HAROLD aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of the late ELSIE, loving father of Vivien, father-in-law of Wilf and a dear brother. Funeral service and interment St James' Church, Daisy Hill on Thursday May 29th at 2.00pm. Flowers accepted. Inquiries: Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King Street, Westhoughton. Tel. 01942 813105.
FERNS - On May 21st 1997 peacefully in hospital, LILIAN SRN and SCM aged 87 years, the dearly loved wife of the late GEORGE W FERNS, loving mother of Margaret and Susan, dear mother-in-law of John and Barry, devoted grandma of John, Timothy, Lynda, Kathryn and Diane, great grandma of Jay and Sam. 'Will be dearly missed.' Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation. Cortege to leave Horrobin's Funeral Service, 425 Chorley Old Road on Friday 30th May 1997 at 10.45am, for service and committal at Overdale Crematorium, West Chapel at 11.00am. All inquiries and donations c/o Horrobin's Funeral Service. Tel 849007.
McMANUS - On 25th May 1997, in St Catherine's Nursing Home, Horwich and late of Makinson Avenue, Horwich, IVY aged 90 years, the dearly loved wife of the late JOHN, loving mum of Eric, Frank and the late JOAN, a dear mother-in-law of Barbara and Pat, devoted grandma of Colin, Rose, Catherine, Simon, Shaun, Joanne, Andrew and Constanze, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. 'Re-united with her loved ones.' The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Friday 3.30pm for service and committal Overdale West Chapel 4.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired may be sent for St Catherine's Nursing Home. Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service, Church Street, Horwich. Tel 696311.
CHADWICK - (Nee Biggs). On 21st May 1997, suddenly at her home NELLIE, loving Mum of Catherine, Ann and James, Mum-in-Law of Jimmy, Joe and Rachael, also a dear Gran who loved all her grandchildren. "Simply the best was our Mum to us". Rest in peace with your Mum and Dad. 'We will always love you Mum.' God bless you till we all meet again. Cortege to leave Hardman's Chapel on Friday, 30th May at 10.10am, for service in Trinity Methodist Church, Bury Road, Bolton at 10.30am, prior to interment St James Church, Breightmet at 11.10am. All enquiries and floral tributes please, Hardman's Funeral Service, 117 St Georges Road, Bolton. Tel 526464.
ROBERTS - On 23rd May 1997, in hospital and of Horwich, ARTHUR ERNEST aged 83 years, loving brother of Nellie and the late GEORGE, a dear uncle of Frank, David and Steven and great uncle of Sara. The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich Thursday 10.45am for service Horwich Parish Church 11.00am prior to interment Ridgmont Cemetery 11.30am. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
WILKINSON - On 25th May 1997, in Knowle House, Rivington and of Horwich, RICHARD FRANCIS aged 73 years, the dearly loved husband of Florence, loving dad of Frank, Brian and Diane, a dear father-in-law of Gillian, Joan and John, devoted grandad of John, Joanne, Elizabeth, Mark and Alexandra, a dearly loved brother of Florence and Dorothy and a brother-in-law and friend of many. 'Will be sadly missed by all.' The cortege leaves The Private Chapel Monday 2nd June 10.45am for service and committal Overdale East Chapel 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent for The Christie Leap Appeal. Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service, Church Street, Horwich. Tel 696311.
McARDLE - On May 25th 1997 peacefuly in hospital, ALICE, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late THOMAS, much loved Mam of Alan, Ken and Pauline, dear mother-in-law, devoted nan and great grandma and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. 'ALICE will be sadly missed by all her family and friends' Service and commital will take place on Thursday, May 29th in Overdale West Chapel at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory if desired may be sent for St Ann's Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Shaw & Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
PARK - (Nee Gregory). On Saturday 24th May 1997, in Hulton Lane Hospital ELSIE aged 80 years, the dearly loved wife of the late JAMES, loved mother of Marlene, loving grandma of Steven, and Susan, great grandma of James, and Dominic George, and a dear aunt great aunt, sister-in-law and friend of many. Cortege to leave her daughters home on Friday 30th May at 1.00pm for service and committal at Overdale East Chapel at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Ward 1 Hulton Lane Hospital. Inquiries and donations to Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 307151.
BALDWIN - On 24th May 1997, in hospital, BILL aged 77 years, beloved Husband of the late VIOLET, much loved Uncle of Eileen, Joe, Frank, and Jean, also a dear Great Uncle. Cortege to leave Howarth's Chapel of Rest on Thursday 29th May at 10.00am for service in Christ Church, Walmsley at 10.15am followed by interment in the churchyard. All inquiries to Howarth's Funeral Service, 638 Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel 309609.
GRUNDY - On May 24th 1997, peacefully at his home, WALTER HAROLD, beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Lorraine and Diane, dear grandad of Jonathan and Craig and a loving father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton on Friday, May 30th at 1.30pm for service and committal in Overdale East Chapel at 1.45pm. All enquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
BECK - On 23rd May, 1997, peacefully in hospital and of Bromley Cross, BERNARD aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Henrietta, loving father of Barbara and Peter, dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege from Arden House, Blackburn Road on Thursday at 12.40pm, for service and committal Overdale West Chapel at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research. Donations and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service. Tel. Bolton 523488.
KAY - (Nee Smith, formerly of Leicester Street). On 23rd May 1997, peacefully in hospital, LILLY KAY aged 77 years, dearly loved Wife of Ernest, much loved Mum of Michael and David (Canada), dear Mother-in-Law of Janice and Gwen, devoted Grandma of Carol, Christopher, Rebecca and Shona, proud Great Grandma of Lewis, a dear Sister, Sister-in-Law and Auntie . Cortege from Arden House, Blackburn Road on Thursday at 1.40pm for service and committal Overdale West Chapel at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for C3 Ward, Royal Bolton Hospital. (Cheques payable to Bolton N.H.S Trust). Donations and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service. Tel Bolton 523488.
CLARKE - On 22nd May 1997, peacefully at his home, JESSE, aged 85 years, devoted dad of Margaret and Barbara, dear father-in-law of Frank, and a much loved grandad of Scott and Lisa and great grandad of Daniella and Georgia. "Loved and sadly missed." Funeral Service will take place on Friday 30th May 1997 in St. Peter's Church at 11.00am prior to interment in Leigh Cemetery. All enquiries to Monks Funeral Service, 100, Railway Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-605225.
BESWICK - On May 26th 1997, at home in Harwood, OLWIN, aged 60 years, beloved wife of Donald, dearly loved mother of Karen and Diane, loving nana of Alex, and Andrew also a dear sister, sister-in -law and auntie. Cortege from her home on Friday at 11.30am for service and committal Overdale West Chapel at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Bolton Breast Cancer Unit. All flowers, donations and inquiries Relph's Funeral Service Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton Tel. 523488.
COLLIER - On 20th May, 1997, at her home, EDITH (nee Gregory) aged 88 years, the beloved wife of the late REG COLLIER, a devoted mother, adored by Rita and Irene, a loving mother-in-law to Bryan and George, treasured nanna of Wendy and Belinda, will be sadly missed by Philip and John and a very special Gan Nanna of Lauren and Henry. Forever in our smiles, our tears and our love. The funeral took place on Tuesday 27th May, 1997, at Leigh Parish Church prior to interment in Leigh Cemetery. All enquiries please to Monks Funeral Service, 100 Railway Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-605225.
ELSBY - On 23rd May 1997, peacefully in hospital, ETHEL, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late JACK, loving mother of Mary, dear mother-in-law of Vince and a much loved grandma and great grandma. Funeral service and committal took place on Monday 2nd June 1997 at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton. All enquiries to Monks Funeral Service, 100 Railway Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-605225.
THOMPSON - On 25th May 1997 suddenly, ALAN aged 80 years, beloved husband of Mary, very dear father of Brian, father-in-law of Jenny and devoted grandad to Martin. '"Safe in God's Keeping"' Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Accident and Emergency Unit, Chorley and District Hospital, c/o the Funeral Director. All inquiries to Messrs B Livesey Limited Funeral Directors, Chorley. Tel 01257 262602.
FALLOWS - On May 21st 1997, suddenly in hospital, JOAN, aged 52 years, the dearly loved wife of David, loving mother of Linda, John, Michael and Janet and a much loved daughter, grandma, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Cortege to leave the home on Wednesday 28th May at 10.00am for service and committal at Overdale West Chapel at 10.30am. Inquiries and flowers to Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel 307151.
BROWN - Dorothy Fondly remembered -Valerie, John, Sarah and Laura
SHEPHERD - On 23rd May 1997, peacefully in hospital and of Tyldesley, ALICE, aged 71 years, the dearly loved Wife of Frank, loving Mother of Pat, Philip, and William, and a much loved Mother-in-law, Grandma, Great-grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law, and Aunt. Service at Tyldesley Co-operative Funeral Chapel. Prospect Street, Tyldesley on Thursday 29th May 1997 at 11.45am, prior to interment at Atherton Cemetery at 12.15pm. All enquiries Tyldesley Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel:01942-882530.
COE - On May 24th 1997, after a short illness in Bolton Hospice and of Eatock Way, Westhoughton, TONY aged 54 years, dearly loved husband of June, loving father of Adrian and David, father-in-law of Jackki and Sarah, devoted grandad of Abigail, George and Michael, dear son-in-law of Ede and Bill and dear brother of Julie, Zena and Pat. Cortege will leave from his home on Friday May 30th for funeral service in St Bartholomew's Church at 10.15am, prior to interment Leigh Cemetery at 11.15am. Flowers accepted or donations in lieu if desired to Bolton Hospice, c/o Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King Street, Westhoughton. Inquiries tel 01942 813105.
BROWN - On May 26th 1997 peacefully in hospital, FRED LESTER BROWN aged 104 years, beloved husband of the late BERTHA, dearly loved dad of Alan and the late ALFRED, dear father-in-law of Catherine, devoted grandpa of Warren and Sandra, Gary and Alana, great grandpa of Simon and a dear uncle. Cortege will leave his home on Friday May 30th at 11am, for service and committal in Overdale East Chapel at 11.15am. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
MARTIN - On May 24th 1997 after much suffering patiently borne, EILEEN MARY MARTIN, dearly loved wife of the late JOHN MARTIN, loving mum of David and Margaret, dear mother-in-law of Natalia, also a devoted grandma of Robert, James, William and Andrea, proud great grandma of Peter. 'No more pain.' Cortege to leave Horrobin's Funeral Service, 425 Chorley Old Road, Bolton on Friday 30th May at 3.00pm, for service and committal at Overdale Crematorium, East Chapel at 3.15pm. All inquiries Horrobin's Funeral Service. Tel 849007.
ASHTON - On the 22nd May 1997 in Whelley Hospital, JOHN (JACK), aged 83 years, formerly of Gin Pit Village, the loved Husband of the late EDA, Father of Shirley and the late DAVID, Father-in-law of Doug, loving Grandad of Claire, Gwyneth and Jack, Companion of Alice. 'A life long good sport.' Funeral enquiries to Abbey Funeral Service, Tyldesley. Tel:01942-891331.
