Latest Additions and Updates at Ancestry.co.uk
MASON - On January 18th 1998, peacefully in hospital surrounded by the love of her children, MARGARET, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late WALTER MASON and the late JACK DAWBER, devoted mother of Jack, Judith, Ann and Kathleen and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. 'A lovely lady,' 'Faith, hope and love,' 'The greatest of these is love.' Cortege to leave Crompton Chapel, Crompton Way on Thursday 22nd January at 12 noon, for service at Central Baptist Church, Snowden Street at 12.15pm, prior to committal at Overdale East Chapel At 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to D1 Ward, Royal Bolton Hospital. Inquiries and donations Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 307151.
ROTHWELL - (Nee TAYLOR). On 14th January 1998, at her home after much suffering patiently borne, IRENE, ever loving Mam of Christine, loving Wife of the late JOSEPH, loving Sister of Nellie in Australia and the late THOMAS TAYLOR and Bill, also a loving Aunt, Great-Aunt, Cousin and friend to many. To all the world you are IRENE ROTHWELL, But to me MAM, you are all the World and always will be. I love you more than life itself. Please dear Lord take good care of my Mam. (My life time companion and best friend ever) Until we meet again. Your heartbroken Daughter Christine xxx. Re-united with her loved ones. See you in a bit MAM. Cortege to leave Hardman's Funeral Service, Private Chapel, 117 St Georges Road on Friday 23rd Janaury at 1.40pm, for service in St Thomas' Church, Halliwell at 2.00pm, prior to interment Heaton Cemetery at 3.00pm. All inquiries and floral tributes to Hardmans Funeral Service, Bolton. Tel 526464.
LAWTON - On 16th January 1998, peacefully in hospital and of St Lukes Court, HILDA LAWTON aged 76 years, dearly loved and loving Wife of 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's 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. This obituary replaces the previous announcment which contained incorrect information, we sincerely apologise for any distress caused and all donations and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel 523488.
NAYLOR - Marlene. Passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 1998. Wife of Jack, mother of Elaine and Andrew, Kevin and Christine, grandmother to Stacey and Luke. Love and miss you always. -Jack, Elaine, Andrew, Kevin and Christine, Stacey and Luke.
FELTON - Jenny. On January 13 you joined your Jack, So sad we must not be; Our memories are so wonderful, Forever in our thoughts you will be. Loving and missing you always. -Joan, George, Margaret and Don.
WHITEHEAD -(nee HARTINGTON). On January 15th 1998 suddenly ANGELA aged 68 years of 4 Rowan Close, Garstang, the dearly loved wife of William, loving mother of Douglas and Sonja and much loved grandmother of Amy, Robert and Max. Inquiries J.C. Wainman Funeral Director, Cockerham. Tel. Forton 01524 791347.
FAULKNER - Lena, peacefully in hospital on January 14, 1998, aged 86 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Frank and a much loved aunty. Cremation took place at Overdale on Thursday, January 22. Donations if desired to Arthritis and Rheumatism Council c/o Bury Co-operative Society. Oh, how patient in her suffering, When no hand could give her ease; God, the helper of the helpless, Saw her grief and sent her peace. -Love from niece Beatrice Music when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory; Odours, when sweet violets sicken, Live within the sense they quicken. And so thy thoughts when thou art gone, Love itself shall slumber on. Sadly missed. -Brian, Barbara and Carol.
RIGBY - On 17th January 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Worsley, MARGARET aged 59 years, the dearly loved wife of Alan, a devoted mum to Kim and Joanne, also a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Cortege to leave her home on Monday January 26th at 1.30pm for service and committal in Overdale Crematorium West Chapel at 2pm. No flowers by request donations in lieu please. (Cheques made payable to Salford Haematology Development Fund/ Xa26010.) All inquiries and donations to Cheethams Funeral Service, 294 Bolton Road, Walkden. Tel. 0161 790 2924.
FITZPATRICK - On 17th January 1998, in hospital and Fortified By the Rites of the Holy Mother Church, KEVIN PAUL, aged 77 years, the dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of Paul, Carol, Olibia, Kevin, Shane and Jacqueline, dear father-in-law of Lynne, Barbara and Gaynor, devoted grandad of Ryan, Carrie, Liam, Morgan, Justine, Ciaron, David, Arron, Eilish, Aiden, Mark, Garth, Lycette, Aleesha and Shannon. Reception into St Ethelberts R.C. Church on Wednesday 21st January at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be offered on Thursday 22nd January at 11am, followed by interment at Heaton Cemetery 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Cancer Research, Christie Hospital. Donations and inquiries to Gibsons Funeral Service, 335 St Helens Road, Bolton. Tel. 655869.
HOWCROFT - On January 17th 1998, in hospital and of Plodder Lane, JOHN (JACK) aged 87 years, the dearly loved husband of the late MARY JANE HOWCROFT, a loving dad of Gillian and Ian, dear father-in-law of Pauline and devoted grandad of Andrew, Carol, Shelley and Emma. 'Sadly Missed' Cortege to leave his home on Friday 23rd January 1998 at 12.15pm, for service and committal at Overdale Crematorium East Chapel at 12.45pm. All inquiries Horrobins Funeral Service, 425 Chorley Old Road. Tel 849007.
SHEPPARD - On January 16th 1998, suddenly yet peacefully at home, HARRY aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late EMILY. 'God watch between thee and me' 'whilst we are apart.' 'Re-united after almost' 'thirty two years.' Dearly loved father of Lynda and Alan, much loved grandad of Jonathan, Rachel, Rebecca, Emma, Matthew and the late BEVERLEY, dear father-in-law of Brian and Judi, brother-in-law of Vera and Archie and a good friend to many. 'A gentle man who died' 'as he lived, quietly.' The service and committal will be at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton on Friday January 23rd in the West Chapel at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Inquiries and donations (cheques only made payable to Age Concern, Bolton) to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel. 0161 723 2383.
TAYLOR - On 18th January 1998, peacefully at his home, TOM aged 84 years, a loving dad of David and Carl. Cortege to leave Hardmans Private Chapel on Friday 23rd January at 11am, for service and committal in Overdale Crematorium East Chapel at 11.15am. All inquiries and floral tributes please to Hardmans Funeral Service, 117 St Georges Road, Bolton. Tel. 526464.
GREEN - On 18th January 1998, peacefully in the Royal Preston Hospital, STEVEN ROBERT GREEN aged 25 years, beloved son of Lesley and stepson of David, loving brother of Christopher and Helen, dear step brother of David, Graham and Janet, a devoted grandson, nephew, cousin of Philip and a very dear friend to many. The funeral service will take place in St Andrews Church, Bromley Cross on Friday at 1.15pm, followed by cremation Overdale, East Chapel at 2.15pm. Flowers and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel. 523488.
TAZIKER - On January 17th 1998, in Mill View Nursing Home, WILLIAM TAZIKER aged 81 years, beloved husband of Clarice, dearly loved father of Margaret and Nigel, father-in-law of Pauline, a devoted grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege from Arden House, Blackburn Road, on Friday at 11.25am, for the funeral service and cremation Overdale East Chapel 11.45am. Family flowers only please. All inquiries, Relph's Funeral Service. Tel: Bolton 523488.
BARROW - On January 19th 1998, peacefully in hospital Fortified By the Rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her family, WINIFRED aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late ERNEST, loving mother of John, David, Mary and Ruth, dear mother-in-law of Georgina and Lynda, devoted grandmother of Kirsty, Timothy, Christopher and Lisa and a much loved sister of Bertha. Cortege will leave her home on Thursday January 22nd at 8.50am, for service in St Edmunds R.C. Church, Bolton, at 9.15am followed by committal in Overdale East Chapel at 9.45am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory if desired may be sent for Save the Children Fund. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel. 526218.
HOLDBROOK - Very peacefully in Blackpool Victoria hospital, on Saturday 17th January 1998 and of 1 Clive Avenue, St Annes (formerly of 485 St Helens Road, Bolton), MARY LILIAN aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Bert, mother to Margaret and son-in-law Alan, grandma to Mark and Ann. Service at St Albans R.C. Church, St Annes, 1.30pm Friday 23rd January. Family flowers only. Mass cards or donations to Lytham Hospital (Greenlands Day Unit). "A loving Wife, Mother and Grandma." Enquiries to Porter-Moore. Tel 01253 781818.
HALLAM - EDWARD, who died in hospital on January 18th l998, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Ella, dear dad of the late IAN and dear father-in-law to Ann, also much loved grandad and great grandad. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Christie Hospital. Funeral service will take place on Monday January 25th at St. Paul Peel, Little Hulton at 10.30am, prior to committal at Overdale, West Chapel at 12noon. All enquiries to Laithwaites Funeral Service, Little Hulton Tel 0161 790 2063
JACKSON - Clifford Briggs, January 3, 1998, age 71 years. Loving husband of Rose. Died after a short illness in Ledbury (formerly of Bury).
BENNETT On 13th January 1998 in hospital Ronald aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy and loving father of Alan & Ian. A funeral mass will be offered on Wednesday 21st January 1998 at Sacred Heart Church, prior to interment at St Helens Cemetery. All enquiries Co-op Funeral Services, 01744 23675/730950
JAMES - Ethel, On January 16, 1998 peacefully at Applethwaite Residential Home, Windermere, Ethel James aged 85 years, late of Bury, Burneside, and Troutbeck. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Haworth James, mother of Anthony and Hugh, mother in law of Sheila and Sylvia, grandmother of Catherine, Alistair, Emma and Lorna and great grandmother of Gemma and Christopher. The funeral service will take place at Jesus Church, Troutbeck on Friday 23, January at 1.30pm followed by cremation at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Applethwaite Green Amenity Fund, C/o, T. Edmundson Ltd, Funeral Directors, Compston St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DP.
KEYWORTH - Geoffrey, passed away peacefully in Bury Hospice on Sunday, January 18, 1998 aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Brenda, much loved father of Stephen and Elaine, a dear father-in-law to Keith and Rosemary, much missed grandad of Jenny, Anna, Elizabeth, Adam and Lauren. Sadly missed Family flowers only, donations if desired, to Bury Hospice. Funeral service will take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Monday, January 26 ,1998 at 3pm. Donations and enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 724 4151
STANTON - Florence Mary (Walker). On January 17, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Prestwich, aged 77 years. The beloved wife of the late Jack Stanton and the late Arthur Walker, dearly loved mother of Peter John, Jennifer and Florence and devoted grandma. Service and committal was at Blackley Crematorium on Wednesday, January 21. Enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service. Tel: 0161 773 2749.
FINNERTY - On the 19th January, 1998 peacefully in Wigan and Leigh Hospice, JIM aged 76 years, beloved husband of Kathleen and a loving father, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service will take place on Monday 26th January at Sacred Heart Church, Leigh at 9.00am prior to committal at Wigan Crematorium. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to Wigan and Leigh Hospice. All enquires to Monks Funeral Service, 100 Railway Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-605225.
LEESE - On the 18th January 1998 peacefully in hospital, ALLAN, aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of the late MARGARET, loving father of Gaynor and Tom, dearly loved Grandda to James and Sophie. The funeral service and committal will take place on Friday 23rd January at Overdale Crematorium at 9.30am. All enquiries Sankeys Funeral Service, 5 Hope Street, Leigh. Tel. 01942-673171.
BYROM - MARY GERTRUDE. On 20th January, 1998 aged 82 years, peacefully at home after a very long illness, bravely borne, the dear wife of William and mother of Bernard and Kathleen, a devoted nan of Andrew, Philip, Richard and Edward. Funeral service to be held on Monday 26th January at 1.45pm followed by committal at St. Helens Crematorium at 2.30pm. Enquiries to Knox and Son Ltd. Tel. 601122.
HORROCKS - ELIZABETH died suddenly at home on 14th January 1998, devoted wife to the late JOHN, beloved mum to Elizabeth and sadly missed mother-in-law to Rodney, devoted nan to Simon, Maria, Paul and Jonathan. Requiem Mass to take place on Friday 23rd January 1998 at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church followed by interment at Leigh Cemetery at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to be sent to The Lourdes Fund. All enquiries L. Heyes Funeral Services, 94 Chapel Street, Leigh. Tel: 01942-261936.
OSBORNE - DOROTHY (nee ATHERTON). On 13th January, 1998 DOROTHY the beloved wife of Joseph died peacefully at Waterside Nursing Home, Bedford, aged 88 years. Dorothy will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. Requiem mass will be offered on 22nd January (Thursday) at St. Josephs Church, Leigh prior to interment at Leigh Cemetery at 1.15pm. All enquires to L.Heyes Funeral Service, 94 Chapel Street, Leigh. Tel. 01942-261936.
GORNALL - ELIZABETH ALICE (BETTY). Unexpectedly in Wigan Infirmary on 18th January 1998, BETTY, devoted wife of the late JOHN, loving mum of Vivien and Sheila, loving mother-in-law of John and Alan, beloved nanny of Martin, Sarah and Laura, also loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and niece. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only, donations preferred to Wigan and Leigh N.H.S. Trust. Requiem Mass will be offered at Twelve Apostles Church on Monday 26th January at 12 noon followed by interment at Overdale Crematorium at 1.30pm. All enquiries to L. Heyes Funeral Services, Leigh. 01942-261936.
BUTTERWORTH - Gordon. On Friday, January 16, 1998 peacefully in hospital aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Doris. He was a husband in a million, And I loved him so much; And I always will. God rest in peace -From your ever loving wife Doris. Funeral service to take place today Friday, January 23, 1998 at overdale crematorium, 10.15 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired (cheques only please) payable to St Johns Ambulance. All donations and enquries to Unsworths Funeral Service, Cooper Street, Bury. Tel: 0161 764 8622.
MURRAY - VINCENT aged 74 years, on 20th January, 1998, died peacefully in his sleep in hospital, dearly loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. All enquiries to Sankeys Funeral Service., Tel. 01942-673171.
DENNIS - On 19th January 1998, peacefully in St Annes Hospice and of Walkden, HERBERT (BERT), aged 77 years, the dearly loved husband of Bessie, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his home on Tuesday 27th January at 11.50am, for service in St Johns The Baptist Church, Little Hulton at 12 noon, prior to committal in Overdale Crematorium, West Chapel at 1pm. No flowers by request, donations in lieu please to St Annes Hospice. All inquiries and donations to Cheethams Funeral Service, 294 Bolton Road, Walkden. Tel. 0161 790 2924.
