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BISHOP - On January 16th 1998, suddenly yet peacefully in hospital, HARRY beloved husband of Winifred and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street at 3.45pm on Friday 23rd January for service and committal in Overdale West Chapel at 4.00pm. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors. Tel 526218.
HOWES - On 18th January 1998, peacefully, THOMAS of Gilnow Grove, beloved husband of the late MOLLY, a dearly loved and loving grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and step-dad. 'Re-united' Service and committal will be at 3.15pm on Thursday January 22nd in Overdale East Chapel. No flowers by request, donations in memory if desired may be sent for Bolton Hospice. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
PESSAGNO - On 19th January 1998, peacefully in hospital, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church, STELLA aged 85 years, the dearly loved wife of the late DOMINIC, loving mother of David and Christina, dear mother-in-law of Patricia and Roger and a devoted grandma and great grandma. Service and committal at Overdale, East Chapel on Monday 26th January at 1.45pm. Inquiries and floral tributes to the Livesey Funeral Service. Tel. 696311.
CULLINANE - On January 14, 1998, peacefully in Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale and of Radcliffe, Jean, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred, dearly loved sister of Leah and devoted auntie of Paul, Karen and Philip and a very dear friend of Barbara and Eric. Was interred at Radcliffe Cemetery following requiem mass at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Radcliffe on January 21. God saw you getting weary, And did what he thought best; He put his arms around you, And whispered come to rest. Reunited.
MILLER - On January 17th 1998, at his home, JAMES aged 71 years, the dearly beloved husband of Margaret, also a loving dad of Paul and Louise. Funeral service will take place on Thursday January 22nd at St Benedict's Church, Hindley at 1.00pm, prior to interment at Hindley Cemetery. All inquiries to Middleton & Wood, Market Street, Hindley. Tel: 01942 255261.
NORRIS - On January 14, 1998, peacefully at Bury Hospice and of Radcliffe, Jack aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, dear stepfather of John, Barbara and Pat, brother of Harold, Margaret, Kathleen and Edna and a dear grandad and great grandad. Was cremated at Overdale Crematorium on Tuesday, January 20. Donations in lieu of flowers, cheques only please, made payable to Bury Hospice to Sillett's Funeral Service, Herbert Street, Little Lever, BL3 1LU. All enquiries Tel: 01204 861300.
KING - On the 17th January 1998 suddenly at his home in Tyldesley, LEONARD (LEN) aged 66 years, the loved and loving husband of Elsie, dearly loved dad of Peter, Graham, Eileen and Bob, loved and respected father-in-law of Sue, Eileen, Stephen and Diane, a devoted grandad and great grandad, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service will take place on Friday 23rd January 1998 at St. Georges Church, Tyldesley at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Tyldesley Cemetery. Enq: Abbey Funeral Service, 40 Lower Elliott Street, Tyldesley. Tel: 891331.
RHODES - On January 15, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Radcliffe, Joseph, aged 73 years. Captain of Dobbies Vets Bowling Club. Loving husband of Joan, dear father of Pat, Lynn and Susan, father-in-law of Brian, Derek and Cyril and a dear grandad and great grandad. Was cremated at Rochdale on January 21. Enquiries to Sillett's Funeral Service 0161 723 2383.
FISH - On January 15, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Radcliffe, Kathleen Mary, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Winkley Fish, loving mother of Roland and Michael, mother-in-law of Veronica and Sylvia, a loving grandma and great grandma. The service and committal will be at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton on Thursday, January 22 in the West Chapel at 1.30pm. All enquiries please to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 723 2383 Reunited
JARVIS - (formerly RICHMOND) On the 14th January, 1998, peacefully in Mill View Nursing Home, Bolton, formerly of Tyldesley, FLORENCE ANN aged 91 years, the dearly loved mother of Jean and Kathleen, mother-in-law to Wilf and Jack and a devoted grandma, great grandma and great great grandma. Funeral Service took place on Tuesday 20th January, 1998, at St. Georges Church, Tyldesley followed by interment at Tyldesley Cemetery. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence, beautiful floral tributes and donations (in aid of Alzheimers Disease) received during their sad loss. We would especially thank staff and residents of Mill View Nursing Home, Bolton and Mr. W. Birchall and staff at Abbey Funeral Service.
ANDERSON - On 18th January 1998, suddenly at home, FRANK aged 78 years, dearly loved and loving Husband of Barbara, much loved Dad of Barbara, much loved and devoted Grandad of Robert and a loving Brother. Cortege to leave Ellesmere House, Albert Road, Farnworth on Friday 23rd January at 9.30am, for service and committall Overdale West Chapel at 10.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for Arthritis Research. All Enquiries 01204 573280.
MORRIS - (formerly Kilcoyne) On January 18, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Radcliffe, Nora aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack Kilcoyne and the late Arthur Morris, beloved mother of Margaret, Pat, Shiela and Michael and the late Jack, dear mother-in-law of Fred, Arthur, Denis, Barbara and Joan and a much loved grandma and great grandma. The service will be at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, today, Thursday, January 22 at 11.30am followed by interment at Radcliffe Cemetery at 12 noon. All enquiries to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 723 2383.
MONAGHAN - On the 17th January 1998 peacefully in hospital and of Atherton, MARGERY, aged 67 years, the beloved wife of the late THOMAS, loved and loving mum of Valerie and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Jimmy and Tracy, devoted nan of Shelley, Carrie and Thomas, loved sister of Violet, Eileen and David, a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Enquiries Abbey Funerals, 45, Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel. 886776.
HEYES - JOYCE. Peacefully at her home on the 15th January 1998 we lost our best friend. Treasured memories of a very special Nan. You were with me when I came into this world, I was with you when you went out, The special bond we had together, No-one can ever doubt. Love you always, Mandy xx Richard and Natasha.
BEAL - On January 18, 1998, at home, Harold, aged 66 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Vera, loving father of Neville Philip, Peter and John, dear father-in-law of Judith, Beverley, Katherine and Heather, devoted grandad of Sarah, Vanessa, Thomas, Nathan and Becky. The service and interment will be at Radcliffe Parish Church of St Mary on Friday, January 23 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations (cheques only please made payable to Bury Hospice) and send to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 2TQ. All enquiries tel: 0161 723 2383. May the light of God surround you, The presence of God enfold you; And the power of God heal you now and always.
FARQUHAR - On January 15, 1998, in hospital and of Bolton (formerly of Radcliffe), Carol, aged 51 years. Dear mother of John, Audra and the late Jason and Michelle and sister of Kath, Rita and Flo. The service will be at St Mary's Church, Radcliffe on Friday, January 23 at 10am, followed by interment at Radcliffe Cemetery at 11.15am. All enquiries to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 723 2383.
HEYES - On the 15th January 1998 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and of Atherton, JOYCE aged 72 years, the loved and loving wife of Bill, loving mum and best friend to Marilyn and Lorraine, loved and respected mother-in-law of Frank and Paul, devoted nan to Mandy, Neil, Claire, Liam, Karl and Chloe, great nan to Natasha, loved sister of Edna, Arthur and Peter, dear sister-in-law, aunt and dear friend of Laura and many others. "May she rest in peace". Enq: Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel: 886776.
TABERNACLE - On the 16th January, 1998, peacefully in Whelley Hospital and of Tyldesley, MARY EMILY aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late PERRY, a much loved mother of Douglas and the late HERBERT, a loved mother-in-law to Eliza, a devoted grandma and great grandma also a loved sister to Danny and sister-in-law to Kathryn. Enquiries to Abbey Funeral Service, 40 Lower Elliott Street, Tyldesley. Tel. 01942-891331.
SMITH - On the 14th January 1998 peacefully in hospital and of Atherton, JOHN JOSEPH aged 56 years, the loved and loving husband of Valerie, loved stepfather of Pamela and Darren, devoted grandpa of Lauren Jade and a dear friend. Enq: Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel: 886776.
ROBERTS - Suddenly on the 16th January, 1998, ARTHUR aged 40 years, the beloved and dearly loved son of Hannah and the late WILLIAM and a much loved nephew of Nellie, Annie and Auntie Lizzie. He will be sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral Service will be held at St. Thomas, Bedford at 12 noon on Friday 23rd January, 1998, followed by cremation at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel) at 1.15p.m. Enquiries to Unsworth and Wilcock, 40 Leigh Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-707562.
HARTLEY - On 19th January 1998, in hospital, JOSEPH aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late MAY, loving uncle of Brenda, Martyn, David and Alison, dear cousin of Edna and a special friend of Ena. Cortege to leave Gibsons Funeral Service on Friday 23rd January at 9.20am, for service and committal Overdale, East Chapel 9.45am. Floral tributes and inquiries to Gibsons Funeral Service, 335 St Helens Road. Tel. 655869.
POTTER - On 20th January 1998 at home after a long illness, aged 60 years, GORDON, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved and cherished dad of Lynn, Denise, Ian and David, a much loved father-in-law and grandad, and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. For funeral details please contact Unsworth and Wilcock Funeral Service, 79 Bolton Road, Atherton. Tel. 877557.
SCANLON - On Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at Chestnut Court, Nursing Home, Bury, Miss M. Jane Scanlon, aged 90 years. Loving sister of John. She will be remembered for her career of over forty five years teaching at St. Mary 's School, Radcliffe. Requiem mass will be at Guardian Angels Church, Bury on Friday, January 23 at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at Radcliffe Cemetery. All enquiries please to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe.
MORRIS - (nee Kilcoyne) Norah. Put your arms around her Lord, Tender her with care; Make up for all she suffered, And all that seemed unfair. So sadly missed. -Son Michael and Joan.
MALLEY - On 18th January 1998, in hospital and of Blackrod, NELLIE, (Nee WALSH) aged 74 years, the dearly loved wife of Jim, loving mum of Kevin and Stephen, a dear mother-in-law of Trish and Janet, a devoted grandma of James, Denis, Jennifer, Lucy and Mary. Sorrow too deep for words. Service Friday, St Katharines Church, Blackrod 3pm, prior to committal Overdale, East Chapel 3.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent for Royal Bolton Hospital or Burnley General Hospital. Inquiries and donations to the Livesey Funeral Service, Church Street. Tel. Horwich 696311.
SHEPHERD - On January 18th 1998, suddenly but peacefully, JOHN aged 32 years, much loved dad of Rachel and Kayleigh, dearly loved son of George and the late JUNE, loving brother of Roy and the late MICHAEL and FRANK. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton, on Friday January 23rd at 11.45am, for service and interment at Tonge Cemetery at 12.00 Noon. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors. Tel: 526218.
FEARNLEY - On January 18th 1998, peacefully at his home WILLIAM (BILL), now re-united with his late wife JANE, devoted dad of Jannette and Philip, dear father-in-law of Marlene and Morton, loving grandpa of Mark, Adam, Stephen and Robert, great grandpa WILLIAM of Richard and Matthew, a loving brother, uncle and a great friend to many. 'WILLIAM will be sadly missed.' Cortege from his home on Monday at 2.00pm, for service and interment at St Peter's Church, Halliwell at 2.30pm. Flowers and inquiries Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel 523488.
FISH - On January 15, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Radcliffe, Kathleen Mary, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Winkley Fish, loving mother of Roland and Michael, mother-in-law of Veronica and Sylvia, a loving grandma and great grandma. Was cremated at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton on Thursday, January 22. All enquiries please to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 723 2383. Reunited.
BIRCH - On January 14, 1998, Paul (formerly of Elm Street, Bury) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, aged 27 years. Enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury. Tel: 764 4177. A thousand words won't bring you back, We know because we've tried; Neither will a thousand tears, We know because we've cried. One thing that we are sure of, And that's without a doubt; You're so wonderful to think of, And so hard to live without. All our love always. -Dad and Jan
BIRCH - Paul. Dear brother of mine, forever you'll be; Enshrined in my heart, your sweet memory. A heartache, a tear; a memory so dear, Each day of my life I shall wish you were here. -From your sister Sharon, Les and your niece and nephew Damon and Amy. There's a place in my heart called Memory Lane, And in it Paul; you will always remain. With love always. -Gran Birch God came and sat upon you bed, With open arms He gently said; You've taken more than you can stand, So come with me to a better land. -Love from Dave, Kiera, Kaidey, Joanne and Nigel. Special memories, quietly kept, No need for words; we won't forget. -Love from auntie Marian, uncle Bill and family.
BIRCH - In loving memory of Paul Brian, died on January 14, 1998. Gentle Jesus kind and good, You took my son as quick as you could. His mind was troubled, his soul couldn't settle; Now he is at peace and his soul is at rest. I know he will be getting the best. Will miss you always. -Love from mum and sister Joanne.
