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THOMAS - Suddenly at home on 12th January 1998, FRANK aged 79 years, dearly beloved husband of Frances, much loved father of Rosalind and father-in-law of Graham, and a loving grandfather of Julie, Annette, Brian andd Neil. Funeral service took place on Monday 19th January in Lane Head Methodist Church, Golborne prior to cremation at Wigan Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to The British Heart Foundation and Lane Head Methodist Church. All enquiries to Middleton and Wood, Lowe House, Heath Street, Golborne. Tel. 01942-719167.
GLOVER -(nee Oldfield) on January 14, 1998, June of Carnforth Drive passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness. The devoted wife of Stuart, a much loved mum of David and mother-in-law of Joanne. Sadly missed by all the family. Enquiries to Bury Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury. Tel 764 4177
GREGORY - MARY (MOLLIE). On 13th January, 1998 at her home in Pennington House, Leigh aged 86 MOLLIE, dearly loved mother of Bill, Robert and Elizabeth, a loving mother-in-law, nan, grandma and great grandma. She will be sadly missed. Funeral service took place on Monday 19th January at Christ Church, Pennington. Enquiries: Knox and Son Ltd. Tel. 01942-601122.
GIBBONS - GERALD ALBERT. On 14th January, 1998 suddenly at his home in Leigh, aged 46 years, the much loved son of Ann and the late ALBERT GIBBONS, a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation on Friday 23rd January, 1998 at Wigan Crematorium at 2pm. Enquires to Knox and Son Ltd. Tel. 01942-601122.
NICHOLS - On Tuesday, January 13, 1998 peacefully in hospital, Kath, aged 68 years. of Tottington. Dearly loved wife of John, devoted mother of Pam, Phil, Ian and Jacqui, loving nanna of Donna, Craig and Leigh, nanny of Jake and Demi, great gran of Dominic, mother-in-law of Stuart, Lynn and Paul. Service took place on Monday, January 19 at Overdale, Bolton, when donations were received for Christie Hospital, c/o and enquiries to Booth & Wolstenholme Tel: 01706 82 6661. Loved and remembered always
TOONE - On 12th January, 1998 peacefully in hospital and of Astley, JAMES (JIM) aged 73 years, the loving uncle of Peter and Barbara and James Junior and much loved by his brother Bert, Joe and their families, and all the nephews and nieces and their families and a friend to many especially Beatrice and Jack and their families. 'Sleep peacefully JIM.' Cortege to leave his home on Friday 23rd January at 2pm for a service in St. Stephens Church, Astley at 2.15pm, prior to interment in Tyldesley Cemeterey at 3pm. Floral tributes and enquires to Tyldesley Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 01942-882530.
MINSHALL - On 15th January 1998, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, ALBERT aged 77 years of Farnworth, beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Janice and a loving father-in-law of Paul. Cortege leaves his home on Thursday, 22nd January at 10.30am, for service and committal Overdale Crematorium 11.00am. Inquiries and flowers, Co-operative Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel: 573280.
MARLAND - On 15th January 1998, peacefully in hospital, THOMAS aged 85 years of Little Hulton, beloved husband of the late ESTHER MARLAND, much loved father of Eileen and Brian, a loved father-in-law of Peter and Avril and a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaves his home on Friday 23rd January at 10.45am, for service at Wharton United Reform Church, Little Hulton 11.00am, prior to interment at Wharton Cemetery 11.30am. Inquiries and flowers, Co-operative Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel: 573280.
BARLOW - On 13th January 1998 in hospital, ROBERT aged 73 years, the dearly loved and loving husband of Winifred, a loved stepfather and grandad, a dear brother and uncle and friend of many. 'To know him was to love him.' Cortege leaves his home, Wednesday 21st January at 1pm, for service and cremation Overdale, West Chapel at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations to the Coronary Care Unit, The Royal Bolton Hospital. Inquiries and donations Co-op Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel. 573280.
DANSON - (Nee CAMPBELL). On January 15th 1998, peacefully at Lynwood Home, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church, MATILDA, beloved wife of the late THOMAS WILFRED DANSON, much loved mother of Marie and Bernice and a dear mother-in-law, devoted grandma and great-grandma. '"Always a True Lady"' Cortege to leave Crompton Chapel, Crompton Way on Thursday, 22nd January at 8.50am, for Requiem Mass at Holy Infants Church at 9.00am prior to interment at Astley Bridge Cemetery at 10.00am. Inquiries, Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel: 307151.
BENNETT - ANTHONY BRYAN. On January 15th 1998, peacefully in his sleep, at home in Little Lever, TONY aged 63 years, loving Husband of Jean, loving Father of Doreen, dear Father-in-Law of Phil, much loved Grandad of Danielle. The service will be at St Matthews Church, Little Lever on Thursday January 22nd at 3.00pm followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton, West Chapel at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations (cheques only please payable to The Niel Cliffe Cancer Clinic, Wythenshawe) to Sillett's Funeral Service, Herbert Street, Little Lever. Tel 01204 861300.
NORRIS - On January 14th 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. The service and committal will be at Overdale Crematorium on Tuesday January 20th in the West Chapel at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations (cheques only made payable to Bury Hospice) to Sillett's Funeral Service, Herbert Street, Little Lever, BL3 1LU. All inquiries Tel. 01204 861300.
NEWHOUSE - On 15th January 1998 suddenly at his home ARTHUR aged 70 years, loving husband of Gladys, much loved dad of John, dear father-in-law of Debbie and a treasured grandad of Elliott and Fafron. Goodnight God Bless Cortege to leave his home for service and committal in Overdale Crematorium West Chapel on Thursday 22nd January at 10.00am. All inquiries and floral tributes please to Hardmans Funeral Service, 117 St Georges Road Bolton. Tel. 526464.
DEMPSEY - On 17th January 1998 suddenly in hospital and of Blackrod, THOMAS (TOM) aged 76 years, the dearly loved husband of Emma Dempsey, a loving father, step-father and father-in-law, a devoted grandad and great-grandad and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The cortege leaves his home Thursday 1.15pm for service St Andrews Church, Blackrod, 1.30pm prior to interment Blackrod Cemetery at 2.00pm. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
COATES - MARY COATES, late of H. Coates and Sons, Manchester Road, Bolton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15th January, 1998 in hospital aged 86 years. All inquiries to Roland L. Whitehead, Linrone Funeral Home, St. Annes. Tel: 01253 780860.
PARSISSON - On January 16th 1998, in hospital and of Tonge Moor, JACK aged 67 years, the dearly loved husband of the late VI, loving dad of Jack, Tony, Denise and Lynn, dear father-in-law of Jane and Peter, devoted grandad of Nicky, Paul, Mark, Vicky, Steven, Liam and Paige and a great grandad of Bethney and Kane. Re-united with mum. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence on Thursday 22nd January 1998 at 2pm, for service in St Margaret's Parish Church, Lonsdale Road at 2.15pm, prior to interment at Heaton Cemetery at 3pm. All inquiries Horrobin's Funeral Service, 425 Chorley Old Road. Tel. Bolton 849007.
THOMPSON - On 16th January, 1998 peacefully at home, HORACE aged 72 years. The dearly loved husband of Annie (Anne), dear father of Stephen and Andrew, loving grandad of Joshua. Also a dear brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. 'AT REST' Service and committal in Overdale West Chapel on Wednesday, 21st January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research. All donations and inquiries to Howarth's Funeral Service, 638, Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 7AL. Tel: 309609.
MOYES - On January 17th 1998, in hospital and of Harwood, GEORGE ROBERT aged 72 years, loving husband of Daveena and a much loved father and grandad. The service will be held in Longsight Methodist Church on Thursday at 1.30pm, followed by committal Overdale, West Chapel at 2.30pm. No flowers please, but donations in lieu for Longsight Methodist Church Property Fund. All donations and inquiries Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel. 523488.
LAWTON - On 16th January 1998, peacefully in hospital and of St Lukes Court, HILDA LAWTON aged 76 years, dearly loved Wife of the late TOM, much loved Mum of Brian and Alan, loving Mother-in-Law of Josephine and Jacqueline, devoted Nan of David, Caroline and Christopher, a dear Sister-in-Law and Auntie. The service will be held in St Luke Church on Thursday at 12.00 noon followed by committal Overdale East Chapel at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for The Arthritis and Rheumatism Council for Research. Donations and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel 523488.
MARTIN - On 16th January l998, aged 66 years, SAM, the beloved husband of the late TESSA, also a loving step father, brother and uncle. Cortege will leave his home on Thursday 22nd January l998 at 2.35pm, for service and committal in Overdale Crematorium at 2.45pm. All enquiries and floral tributes to Worthingtons Funeral Service, Rothwell Grange, 348 Derby Street, Bolton Tel. 619023.
WHEELER - On January 14, 1998. In Bury General hospital, Ernest aged 73 years of Knowl View, Tottington. Loving husband of Renee, devoted dad of Rae, a much loved father in-law of Christine and beloved grandad of Julie, Stephen and Andrew. Service and committal took place at Rochdale crematorium on Wednesday, January 21, 1998. All enquires to Unsworths Funeral Service, 37 Market Street, Tottington. Tel 01204 88 6161.
ADAMS - (nee Blackburn). On January 14, 1998 peacefully in hospital, Heather Belle, aged 52 years. The dearly loved mother of Deborah, Karen, Christopher, Joanna, Rachel and Maxamillion. Also a dear mother-in-law and devoted grandma and a loving daughter of Sylvia Allen. The funeral took place on Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton. All enquiries to Gibsons Funeral Service, 335 St Helens Road, Bolton. Tel: 01204 655869.
ARNOLD - David (formerly of Wood Street, Bury), passed away peacefully at home in Abergele on January 16, 1998, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loving dad of David and John. All enquiries Tel: 017456 826325. Loving memories of a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Sadly missed. -Sister-in-law Jean (Jenny) God bless uncle Dave. -Wendy, Derek and Helen. Sadly missed. -Jimmy, Debi and family. God saw that you were weary, A cure was not to be; He laid His hand upon you, And whispered come to me. -Love brother-in-law Tom and Mary.
MASSEY - (SALLIE) of Glazebury, wife of the late HUBERT (BERT) MASSEY. Died peacefully in Warrington General Hospital on 14th January 1998 aged 94 years. Sister of the late DAVID and the late HUGH, dear sister-in-law, loving aunt, great aunt and great-great-aunt. Service to be held at Glazebury Parish Church on Friday 23rd January 1998 at 1.15p.m. followed by cremation at Walton Lea. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Glazebury Parish Church c/o Reverend B. Clark. Enquiries: Sankeys Funeral Service, 5/7 Hope Street, Leigh. Telephone 673171.
SEMKOWICZ - On the 15th January, 1998 in hospital and of Railway Road, Leigh, IVAN aged 78 years, sadly missed by Georgina Andrusjak. Funeral service will take place today, Thursday 22nd January at Sacred Heart Church, Leigh at 12.30pm, prior to interment at Leigh Cemetery. All enquires to Monks Funeral Service, 100 Railway Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-605225.
HARRISON - ON 14th January, 1998 in High Peak Nursing Home aged 81 years, a dear brother of Marian and the late PETER, Frank and Joe and a much loved uncle. The funeral service took place on Wednesday 21st January, 1998 in Sacred Heart Church at 12 noon, followed in interment in Leigh Cemetery. Enquires: Sankeys Funeral Service, 5/7 Hope Street, Leigh. Telephone: 673171.
SERGENSON - Eric, died Janaury 11, 1998. He was a genuine lad, with a genuine smile; You meet people like Eric, Just once in a while. So life carries on and we come and go, But we will miss you Eric; More than you'll ever know. God bless you. -From your workmates at Bury Bus Depot.
CULSHAW - On 13th January 1998 at his home in Lowton, CHARLES EDWARD in his 79th year. The loved and loving husband of Grace, also a dearly loved and respected father, father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, brother-in-law, cousin and uncle (former Lecturer at Leigh Technical College). Funeral took place Tuesday 20th January at St. Lukes Church, Lowton at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired to Christie Hospital Leukaemia Research.
HOWARD - On December 27, 1997, John. A loving husband, But also my best friend; Who stood by my side, Through life's ups and downs; I miss you Jack, I always will, Sleeping beneath a rose called peace. -Your loving wife Minnie. You and I were too much alike, We were never wrong; But we both couldn't be right, You were my hero not just my dad; And I am glad you finally knew, How much I love you. -Your daughter Brenda.
NEARY - On 19th January 1998, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, LYNDA, aged 75 years of Farnworth. The dearly loved wife of the late JACK, a loving mother of the late JACK and mother-in-law of Bernie, a dear grandma of Diane and Bernadette, a dear sister-in-law and aunty and a good friend to Joyce. Cortege leaves Ellesmere House, Albert Road, Farnworth, Friday 23rd January 1998 at 1.15pm, for service and cremation Overdale, East Chapel at 1.45pm. Enquiries Co-op Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel. 573280
HANNAH - On January 5th 1998 in Firwood Rest Home, ALICE HANNAH (Nee SPENCE) aged 92 years, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandma of Anne and a dear sister. 'Absent ones remembered.' 'Life's work well done.' The funeral service will be held in Christ's Church, Walmsley on Thursday at 10.30am, followed by interment in the Churchyard. No flowers please, donations if desired for the Bolton Deaf Society. All donations and inquiries, Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road. Tel: Bolton 523488.
TIERNEY - On 17th January 1998, suddenly at home GERTRUDE aged 76 years, wife of the late BERNARD TIERNEY, beloved mam of Robert and the late PETER and a much loved grandma, great grandma, auntie, great auntie and friend to many. 'Sadly missed' Cortege to leave Howarth's Chapel of Rest on Thursday 22nd January 1998 at 10.50am, for service and committal in Overdale, East Chapel at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for Bolton Hospice. All donations and inquiries to Howarth's Funeral Service, 638 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 7AL. Tel. 309609.
