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ISHERWOOD - (Nee MOSS). On January 22nd 1998, peacefully in Bolton Hospice, supported by her family and friends, EDRIS AUDREY, beloved wife of Colin, dear mother of Nigel and Gillian, mother-in-law of Pip, devoted grandma to Tom, dearest daughter of John and the late CORAL MOSS, a loving sister to Arnold and a dear aunty. Service will be at 12 noon on Thursday 29th January in St Mary's Church, Deane followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations to Bolton Hospice. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel. 526218.
JONES - (Nee TRAYNOR). On 22nd January 1998, peacefully in Bolton Hospice, MARGARET (PEGGY) aged 75 years of Farnworth, beloved wife of the late NORMAN JONES, much loved mother of Trevor and Anne, a loved mother-in-law of Irene and Graham and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaves Ellesmere House, Albert Road, Farnworth on Thursday 29th January at 10.30am, for service and committal Overdale Crematorium, West Chapel 11am. Family flowers only by request please, donations in lieu if desired to Bolton Hospice. Inquiries and donations, Co-operative Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel: 573280.
MURRAY - On 20th January 1998, peacefully in Leigh Hospital, VINCENT aged 74 years, loving husband of the late EDNA MURRAY, much loved father of Evelyn, Susan, Barbara, Felicity, Christine and Vincent, a much loved father-in-law, a devoted grandad and great-grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. 'Rest in Peace.' All inquiries to Sankey's Funeral Service. Tel: 01942 673171.
HURST - On 22nd January 1998 peacefully in hospital after a short illness, MERRAN aged 53 years, the dearly loved and loving wife of Michael, devoted mum of Amanda, Katy and Charlotte, loved daughter of Jim and Hilda, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral service and interment, St Ann's Church, Clifton, Wednesday 28th January at 1.00pm. Inquiries, Co-operative Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel: 573280.
LUNT - On 23rd January 1998, at her home in Horwich, AVIS aged 58 years, the dearly loved Wife of Derek, loving Mother of Lorraine, Raymond and Michelle, a dear Mother-in-law of Lesley and Jeffrey and a devoted Nana of Ryse, Joshua and Lee, very dear Daughter-in-law of Eddie and a dear Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt. The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich Thursday 10.45am, for service St. Elizabeth's Parish Church, Horwich 11.00am, prior to committal Overdale, West Chapel 11.30am. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
COOKE - On 23rd January 1998, in hospital and of Horwich, FRED aged 73 years, the dearly loved Husband of Lorna, loving Father of Diane and Gordon, a devoted Grandad of Ivan, Louisa and Sharon. The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich, Thursday 1.30pm, for service St Katharines Parish Church, Blackrod at 1.45pm, prior to committal Overdale East Chapel 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu is so desired may be sent for Leukaemia Research. Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
CORNES - On 22nd January 1998, in Bolton Hospice and of Horwich, COLIN aged 65 years, the dearly loved husband of Annie, loving father of Derek, Janet and Garry, a dear father-in-law of Elspeth, Martin and Sharon, a devoted grandad of Matthew, Jack and Rachael and a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich Friday 9.15am, for service at St John's Church Horwich 9.30am, prior to committal Overdale East Chapel 10.15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired may be sent for Bolton Hospice. Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel. 696311.
CARCIONE - On January 21st 1998, ANGELO aged 73 years, a dear husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. 'Rest In Peace.' 'Free fom pain.' Your wife Giuseppa, sons Gaetano and Michael, daughters-in-law and granchildren Carl, Michelle, Gemma, Giuseppe and Olivia. Service and committal in Overdale East Chapel on Wednesday 28th January 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.
COOK - On 24th January 1998, in Hospital and of Westhoughton, ERIC aged 77 years, the dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of Robert, John and Susan, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandad and great grandad and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service and committal Overdale East Chapel, Friday 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent for Crossroads. Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
RAMSDEN - ARNOLD (ANDY). On January 21st 1998 suddenly in hospital and of Little Lever ARNOLD (ANDY) aged 77 years , beloved husband of the late ALICE, loving father of Michael and Linda, dear father-in-law of Jack and Laura and a much loved grandad and great grandad. The service and committal will be at the West Chapel Overdale Crematorium, Bolton on Friday January 30th at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations cheques only please made payable to Alzheimers Disease Society, (Bolton branch) to Silletts Funeral Service, Herbert Street, Little Lever Bolton BL3 1LU. All inquiries tel. 01204 861300.
DORRINGTON - On 24th January 1998, peacefully in hospital of Breightmet and Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church, MARY (MAY) aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim Dorrington, much loved mum of Eileen Taylor. Sadly missed by son-in-law Eric and grandchildren Julie and Colin. Service in St Osmund's R.C. Church on Thursday 29th January at 12.15pm prior to interment in Tonge Cemetery at 1.00pm. All floral tributes and inquiries to Howarths Funeral Service, 638 Blackburn Road, Bolton. BL1 7AL. Tel 309609.
HOWARD - On January 23rd 1998 peacefully at her daughter's home, MAY aged 91 years, formerly of Doe Hey Road, Bolton, widow of the late LESLIE, much loved sister, mother, grandma and great-grandma. The service will take place in St Catherines Church, Horwich on Monday February 2nd 1998 at 12 noon, followed by cremation Overdale West Chapel at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Community Health Care, Bolton (cheques payable to the organisation please). All donations and inquiries to Frank Hall Funeral Service, 11a Peel Street, Farnworth. Telephone 573580.
NORRIS - On 22nd January 1998 peacefully at home, IVY NORRIS aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of Joseph, much loved mum of June, Brian, Peter, Tony, David and Judith, a dear mother-in-law, devoted nana, proud great grandma and loving sister of Dot. 'Loved and always remembered.' Cortege from Arden House, Blackburn Road on Wednesday at 12.25pm, for service and committal Overdale East Chapel at 12.45pm. Flowers and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service. Tel 523488.
FORKIN - On January 23rd 1998, peacefully in a nursing home, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, ELLEN aged 80 years, the beloved wife of the late JOE FORKIN, loving mum of Bill, Joe, Harold, Ron, Christine and Sandra, also a dear mother-in-law of Madeline, Ross, Bill, Dennis and Margery, a devoted nanna, great nanna, a loved sister and sister-in-law. Cortege will leave her daughter's home on Thursday for Requiem Mass in St William of York R.C. Church, Great Lever at 9.30am, followed by cremation Overdale, East Chapel at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Alzheimers Disease Society. All donations and inquiries Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel 523488.
HESKETH - WILFRED. On 22nd January 1998 in hospital aged 75 years, dear husband of Mary and father of Pat and Colin, and devoted grandad of Larner. Funeral service and interment Tuesday 27th January at St. Thomas's Church, Golborne at 3pm. Enquiries Knox and Son Ltd. Tel. 01942-601122.
GILMAN - FLORENCE (nee WHALLEY). Passed away 23.1.98 aged 89, wife of Joe Gilman, in California, USA. Will be sadly missed by all the family.
HASLAM - On Sunday, January 18, 1998 in Fairfield General Hospital, Ethel, aged 87 years. Wife of the late Joseph, much loved mother of Maurice and Marion, dear grandma of Jonathon, Michael, Sally and Drew. Service took place on Thursday, January 22 at Peel Chapel, followed by cremation at Overdale. All enquiries to Booth and Wolstenholme. Tel: 01706 826661.
BUTLER - Thomas Richard passed away in hospital on Saturday, January 24, 1998 aged 81 years. Thomas, a beloved husband to Elsie, a much loved father of Doreen, father-in-law of Alan and grandfather of Paul and Christopher. Thomas will be sadly missed. Funeral service took place on Thursday, January 29. Mrs Butler would like to thank all who attended and cards of condolence received in their sad loss. Donations if desired to the British Lung Foundation c/o Baileys Funeral Service, 438 Bury New Road, Prestwich. Tel 773 1071
COOLEY - Suddenly on 24th January in hospital, ANNIE aged 83 years. The beloved wife of the late ERNEST, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary, Peter, Brian and Joyce, loving grandmother of Stephen, Debra and Angela, much loved great grandmother of Michaela, Michael, Kieron and Charlotte. Funeral arrangements Co-op Funeral Service, Crompton Way, Bolton.
HILTON - On January 23rd 1998, peacefully in his sleep, GEORGE aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Enid, dearly loved father of Jean and Gweneth and much loved step father of Merilyn and Joy and a dearly loved grandad and great grandad. Service and cremation on Wednesday at 11.45am at Overdale Crematorium, East Chapel. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Motor Neurone Disease Association, c/o B. Livesey Limited to whom all inquiries should be made. Tel 01257 262602.
THOMPSON - On January 25th 1998, passed away peacefully with great courage and dignity at home, JACK BROOKS, the darling Husband of Peggy, much loved Dad of Robin and Elizabeth, devoted Grandpa of Christopher and Alison, dearly loved Son-in-Law of Mary Entwistle, loving Brother-in-Law of Alice, a much loved Uncle and Great Uncle and a dear friend of many. Service and committal will take place on Friday January 30th at Overdale West Chapel at 12.00 noon. No flowers please by request, donations in memory if desired may be sent for Ward 12, Christie Hospital, Bolton Hospice and The Thoracic Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital (please make cheques payable to Shaw and Son) All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
COOKE - (ELIZABETH) nee EGLON. On 24th January 1998 peacefully aged 99 years loving wife of the late NORMAN COOKE MM. Loving mother of Eileen, Freda and Margaret, beloved grandmother and great grandmother. For these we love Within the veil we thank the lord Service and committal at Altrincham Crematorium on Monday 2nd February 1998 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Handsworth Methodist Home, c/o The Funeral Directors, R. Pepperdine and Sons Ltd, Alexandra House, 5 Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy M21 9JG. Tel. 0161 881 5363.
SHRIGLEY - (nee GERRARD). On January 23rd 1998, at Lakeside Nursing Home, Standish near Wigan, OLIVE aged 85 years of Aspull near Wigan, beloved wife of the late JOHN, devoted mother of Joan, John, Linda and Sylvia and a sadly missed grandmother and great grandmother, aunt and sister-in-law. Funeral service and committal will take place on Thursday January 29th at 11.15am at Overdale Crematorium in Bolton East Chapel. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to Breast Cancer Research would be appreciated. All inquiries to Middleton and Wood, Borsdane House, Market Street, Hindley. Tel. Wigan 01942 255261.
HOSBROUGH - On Thursday, January 22, 1998 suddenly at home, Harold aged 74 years of Topping Fold Road, Bury. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Funeral took place Thursday, January 29 with service followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 9.45am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to British Heart Foundation, c/o and all enquiries to F.Hamer Funeral Service 48/50 Walmersley Road, Bury. 0161 797 7133
WALKER - Mary Teresa. On Wednesday, January 21, 1998 in Bury General Hospital, aged 41 years. Beloved wife of John, loving mother and grandmother, much loved daughter of Kathleen and John Deegan. Enquiries to F. Hamer Funeral Service, Walmersley Road, Bury. Tel: 797 7133. I did not know that morning, The sorrow that day would bring; A heart of gold stopped beating, And I couldn't do a thing. For many years the family chain, Was closely linked together; But oh, that chain is broken now, The main link gone forever. The sunshine of our happy home, Must always clouded be; We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall forget you, Of that you can be sure. I loved you too deep for death to divide. -Your loving husband John. Without goodbye you fell asleep, But memories of you we will always keep. -Son John xx, Shelley xx. The special way you showed you cared, Times we remember are ours to keep. Love and kisses. -Louise and your lovely little grandaughter Lisa xxx.
GRIFFIN - On January 23rd 1998, suddenly yet peacefully at her home, EDITH, beloved wife of Alf, loving mother of Brenda and the late KEITH, dear mother-in-law of David and Christine, a devoted nanna and great nanna. Service will be at 2pm on Friday January 30th in Christ Church, Harwood followed by committal in Overdale East Chapel at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory if desired maybe sent for The British Heart Foundation. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
YATES - Elizabeth, aged 85 years. Passed away very peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 1998 in the Saint Bridget Hospice, Douglas, I.O.M. Maiden name, Lilly Rothwell from the Bolton Road area of Radcliffe. The sadness of losing our aunty Lilly, turns to happiness as we picture the joyful reunion with her brothers and sisters, Albert, Tom, Harry, Laura and Alice. God bless. -Freda, Janet and Jack.
YATES - On January 26th 1998 at her home in Blackrod ANGELA MARY aged 58 years, dearly loved wife of David, loving mother of Stewart and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Angela and Kathy, devoted grandma of Steven, Matthew and Robyn, a dear sister, sister-in-law and friend. Funeral Service in St Katherines Church on Friday January 30th at 10.00am prior to interment Blackrod Cemetery at 10.30am. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Bolton Hospice c/ o Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King Street, Westhoughton. Inquiries tel. 01942 813105.
DUNLOP - On January 24th 1998, peacefully in hospital, ELZA, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late THOMAS G DUNLOP, loving mother of Elva and Hume and the late IAIN and the late STEWART, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma. Service and committal will be at 10.00am, on Friday January 30th in Overdale, West Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in memory may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel. 526218.
HEATON - MARY (known as POLLY.) On January 25th 1998, passed away peacefully in hospital, MARY aged 91 years, a much loved mother and grandmother. 'Will be sadly missed.' Funeral service and committal will take place at Overdale Crematorium on Friday 30th January at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations to Destitute Animal Shelter. All inquiries and donations to J R Barlow and Son. Tel 0161 794 2142
CROSSEN - On 26th January 1998 in hospital, and of Horwich, FRANK aged 88 years, the dearly loved husband of the late KATHLEEN, loving father of Frances and Pauline, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandad and great grandad and a very dear uncle. The cortege leaves the Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich on Friday at 2.45pm for service and committal Overdale East Chapel at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired maybe sent for Bolton Hospice. Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
