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BANKS - On May 26th 1997 suddenly at his home, GRAHAM JAMES BANKS, the much loved Brother of Hilary and Brother-in-Law of Nigel, loving Uncle of Rhodri and Kerry, Nephew of Lily and Hilda and a loving Cousin. '1 Thessalonians' ' Chapter 4, Verse 17' 'Forever with the Lord' Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Monday June 2nd in Bolton Pentecostal Church at 11.00am, prior to interment in Heaton Cemetery at 12.15pm. Flowers or if preferred donations in memory may be sent for The British Heart Foundation or Reach FM. All inquiries, flowers and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
HASLAM - Doris. Peacefully in hospital on May 17, 1997, aged 90 years. Loving wife of the late Robert and a dear sister-in-law, auntie and friend. A loving thought, a silent prayer, Knowing you are in God's care. Rest in peace. -Florrie, Marlene, Nellie, Elaine, Roger, Melanie, Stacey, Maureen, Lewis and family, Carole, Trevor and family.
CRAIG - Emma. We sat beside your bedside and watched you for a while, We gently stroked your hand and thought we saw you smile. To us you were special, funny with it too; All we wish is for yesterday, Yesterday and you. Sadly missed, Lots of love. -Jeanine, Bob, Zoe, Jill and Adam xxx You tried so hard to stay with us, You really did your best. The laughs we had along the way, Are forever in our hearts to stay. To us you were someone special, What more is there to say; We only wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. Missing you. -Your loving friends Jill and Zoe xx. A loving though, a silent prayer; Knowing you are in God's care. -Love Dawn, Henry, Sophie and Sam.
EVANS - On May 25, peacefully in Bury General Hospital, Dorothy Irene. The dearly loved wife of the late Sidney, loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and great nana. Funeral service to take place at Greenmount United Reformed Church on Monday, June 2 at 1pm, followed by interment at Bury Cemetery at 2pm. Flowers welcome or alternatively donations to Bury Hospice. All enquiries to Booth and Wolstenholme, Crow Lane, Ramsbottom. Tel: 01706 826661.
FORGIONE - On May 22nd 1997 in hospital, JOHN PATRICK aged 47 years, Father of Peter. Service and committal will be at 9.45am on Monday June 2nd in Overdale East Chapel. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
WORTH - On May 27, 1997, Ruth of Mizpah Grove, passed away peacefully in hospital aged 89 years. A much loved cousin of Jim and Ruth and much loved auntie of Trevor and family and David and family. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury Tel: 764 4177. God takes our loved ones from our homes, But never from our hearts. -Jim, Ruth and families.
CRAIG - Emma. We think about you always Emma, And talk about you too; We have so many memories, But we wish we still had you. Love always. -Bev, Tim, Joshua, Jack and Megan.
LONG- Doris. On May 22, 1997, peacefully in hospital and of Prestwich, Doris, aged 87 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Frank, dear mother of Norman, mother-in-law of Doreen, devoted grandma of Earle and Neil and great grandma of Daniel, Jessica, Natasha and Ben. Service and committal took place at Blackley Crematorium on Thursday, May 29. Enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service. Tel: 773 2749.
GUZMAN - On May 27, 1997, peacefully in hospital and of Prestwich, Joyce, aged 75 years. The dearly loved wife of Bernard, much loved mother of Nicholas Paul, dear mother-in-law of Susan, devoted nana of Richard, Steven and Victoria and a dear aunt of Belinda and Moira. Service at St. Mary's Church, Prestwich on Tuesday, June 3 at 11.15am, followed by committal at Blackley Crematorium at 12 noon. Enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service. Tel: 773 2749.
MOORCROFT - On May 22, 1997, peacefully in Wythenshawe Hospital, Bill aged 65 years. Beloved husband, dad and grandad. Service will take place at Overdale Crematorium on Friday, May 30 at 2.45pm. Unsworth's Funeral Service. If I could visit Heaven, only for a day; Then maybe for a moment, my pain would go away. I would put my arms around you, And whisper I love you; My life is empty Bill now that I've lost you. -Loving wife Hilda x. Dad lives with us in memory still, Not just today but always will. -Love sons Paul and Michael. I knew that I would miss you dad, Time has proved it true. I lost the best dad in the world, The day I lost you. Love always. -Daughter Amanda. Gentle Jesus up above, Please give my grandad all my love. -Grandson Thomas William x -Love Chantelle x
COCKROFT - On May 22, 1997, peacefully in a nursing home and late of Prestwich, Frances Adeline, aged 70 years. The beloved wife of the late Frederick, dearly loved mother of Richard, Philip and Lynda and a devoted grandma. Service and committal took place at Blackley Crematorium on Wednesday, May 28. Enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service. Tel: 773 2749.
WILLIAMSON- JESSIE. 'Our love for you will' 'always remain.' Daughter Joyce, Tony, Grandsons Steven, Darren, SOS, Great Granddaughters Signe and Kimmi (Australia)
WILLIAMSON -On 27th May 1997, peacefully after a long illness, JESSIE aged 84 years, of Little Hulton, beloved wife of the late DONALD WILLIAMSON, much loved mother of Sheila, Joyce, Ken, Freda and the late DAVID and GEOFF, a dear mother-in-law and a devoted grandma and great grandma. Cortege leaves her home on Tuesday 3rd June 12.30pm for service at St Paul's Church, Peel 12.45pm prior to committal Overdale Crematorium West Chapel 2.00pm. Family flowers only by request please, donations in lieu if desired to St Paul's, Peel. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Services, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel 573280.
BROWN - On May 21, 1997, suddenly at Black Beck Caravan Park and of Fishpool, Dorothy, aged 72 years. The dearly loved wife of Jack, loving mum of Christine, Gillian, Kathryn and Susan and a much loved nan of Helen, Peter, Mark, Nicola and Thomas. The service and committal took place on Wednesday, May 28 at Rochdale Crematorium. All enquiries to Howarth's Funeral Service. Tel: 01204 309609.
WINTER Rose Edna On May 19, 1997, peacefully in hospital and formerly of Rishton, Edna aged 86 years, the dearly beloved wife of the late Clifford Lawson Winter, dear mother of Jeffrey and the late Lawson, a devoted grandmother of Elizabeth and Catherine. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 5 High St., Rishton, service in Rishton Methodist Church on Friday, May 30 at 10.45 prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Inquiries G. Harwood and Sons Ltd. Tel: 01254 877447.
GORDON John On May 22, 1997, (suddenly) at his home, 11 Meadowhead Close, Blackburn, John, aged 62 years. The dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of John, Linda, Jean, Alec, Liz, Colin and Scott, and a dear father-in-law and a dearly loved granda to all his grandchildren. Service at St. Andrew's Church on Thursday at 1.45 p.m. prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries: the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
SLATER James Arthur (Jim) On Wednesday, May 21, 1997, in hospital and of Peel Close, Blackburn, Jim, aged 74 years, the much loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Terence, Stephen and James, beloved grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Service and cremation will take place at Pleasington on Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and all inquiries to Blackburn Funeral Services, Tel. 260005
HOLDEN Richard On Wednesday, May 21, 1997, in Queens Park Hospital, after illness patiently borne, Richard, aged 66 years, loving husband of the late Florence Holden, beloved father of Susan and Barbara, dearly loved father-in-law of Joseph and John, much loved grandfather of Jonathan, Joanne, Simon, Rachael, Sarah, Christian and Matthew and beloved brother of May. Service in St. Peters Church, Darwen on Wednesday, May 28 at 1.30 p.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations may be sent for Age Concern Blackburn and District, c/o Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen, Tel. 873290.
SCOTT Emily On Thursday, May 22, 1997, very peacefully in a private nursing home, formerly of Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, Emily aged 83 years, the dearly beloved wife of the late Leonard (Len), also a treasured and devoted mother of Barbara, Ann and Leonard, loved mother-in-law of Brian and a dearly loved grandma of Kirsten, Graham and Kendra. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 170 Whalley Road, Clayton- le-Moors and from where the cortege will leave on Friday, May 30 for an 11.00 a.m. service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made if so desired to the British Heart Foundation, c/o 59 Stevenson Street East, Accrington BB5 0SV. Further inquiries to L. Champ Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 390731.
FOULDS Robert On Friday, May 23, 1997, in Pendle Community Hospital, after a short illness, Robert, aged 82 years, of Nelson, the dearly devoted husband of Kathleen and loving father of Malcolm and Reggie. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 2.30 p.m. at St. John's Church, Nelson, followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Rev. S. Hartley will officiate. Flowers or donations if desired are being received for the St. John's Church Building Fund, c/o Helliwell's Funeral Service. Inquiries: Tel. 01282 870898.
HOLLIDAY Jane On May 23, 1997, peacefully, at Roefield Nursing Home and formerly of High Street, Low Moor, Clitheroe, Jane (Jenny), aged 91 years. The beloved sister of the late Nellie, Bill and Mary, also the very dear and much loved auntie of Glenys, Christine, John, Gillian and Philip. A funeral service will take place on Friday, May 30, at St. James' Church, Clitheroe at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment at Clitheroe Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Jenny if so desired to the Bible Society c/o Miss I. G. Holliday, 91, Little Moor Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EW. All inquiries to Eric Mayman for the Richard Chew Funeral Service, Clitheroe. Tel. 01200 443045 or 442285.
SHAW (formerly Elwell) Kathleen Kent On Saturday, May 24, 1997, peacefully in hospital, Kathleen, aged 80 years. The dearly beloved wife of Frank, loving mother of Kathleen, Jean and the late Frances, also a dear grandmother. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Pickup Street, where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from the home address at 2.00 p.m. for a 2.30 p.m. service and cremation at Burnley on Friday, May 30. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Clayton-le-Moors. Tel. 872350.
KENNY Bridget On Thursday May 22, 1997, peacefully at her home address, Bridget, aged 78 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mum of John, Laurence and Annette, mother-in-law of Eithne, Margaret and Stefan and also a loving grandma and great-grandma. We lost a mum with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told, She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps we can never go wrong. Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you nanna, and always will. Goodnight God Bless from great-grandson James. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane until Thursday May 29, when she will be received in to St. Peter's Church, Mill Hill at 6.30 p.m. and where an 11.00 am. Requiem Mass will be held prior to cremation at Pleasington on Friday, May 30. Family flowers only please but donations in Bridget's memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Marjorie Harrison, 41 Punstock Road, Darwen. BB3 2SY. Enquiries Co-operative Funeral Services, Blackburn. Tel. 57331.
