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BERRY - VERA, formerly of Little Hulton and Lever Gardens, Little Lever, passed away suddenly but peacefully in Stand Lodge, Radcliffe, aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late SYDNEY, much loved mother of the late MARION and a much loved gran to Pamela and David, a much missed great gran of Michelle, Simon and Carolyn and great great gran to Jake. Funeral Service will take place at Agecroft Crematorium on Thursday 29th January 1998 at 12.30. All inquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Radcliffe. Tel. 0161 724 4151.
VIZE - On 22nd January 1998, suddenly in hospital Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, CHARLES ( CHARLIE) aged 61 years, the dearly beloved husband of Ev, devoted dad to Dawn, Julie and Lorraine, a loving grandad, father-in-law, brother and uncle and a much missed family member. Evening reception in to St Ethelberts R.C. Church will be held on Thursday 29th January 1998 at 6.45pm. Requiem Mass will be given on Friday 30th January 1998 at 11.30am, prior to interment in Heaton Cemetery at 12.30. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the Coronary Care Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital. All inquiries and donations to Worthingtons Funeral Service, Rothwell Grange, 348 Derby Street, Bolton. Tel. 61923.
CHARLES - (HENRY HAUGHTON) (HARRY). Peacefully in hospital on 23rd January 1998, HARRY aged 71 years and of Little Hulton, coalminer of 41 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved dad of Yvonne, Nicholas, Catherine, Sharon and Harry, a devoted grandad and great grandad. HARRY will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service and committal will take place at Overdale Crematorium (Bolton) on Thursday 29th January at 12.45pm. All inquiries to Carriages Funeral Service, 287 Manchester Road East, Little Hulton. Tel 0161 702 9199.
MALONEY - On January 25th 1998, in hospital Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church, JAMES (JIM) aged 73 years, the dearly loved husband of the late SYLVIA, loving brother of Joe and Irene, dear brother-in-law of Pat, dearest friend of Marian and a dear uncle and great uncle. 'R.I.P.' Cortege to leave Crompton Chapel, Crompton Way on Thursday 29th January at 9.45am, for a Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Church at 10am, prior to interment at Astley Bridge Cemetery at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to British Diabetic Association. Inquiries and donations, Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel 307151.
ORMROD - On January 24th 1998, in hospital, KATHLEEN MARY, beloved daughter of the late GEORGE FREDERICK and MARY ORMROD, dear sister of Marjorie and a loving aunt and great aunt and for 22 years a Methodist Missionary in West Africa. Service will take place on Thursday January 29th in Trinity Methodist Church at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. No flowers please by request, donations in memory if desired may be sent for The Fund for World Mission. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
KAY - On January 24th 1998, peacefully at her home after long suffering, ELLA in her 73rd year, beloved wife of Bill, loving mother of Pat and Jimmy, dear mother-in-law of Ann and Joe, stepmother of Kathleen and Brenda, a devoted grandma and great grandma and a loving sister-in-law and auntie. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton at 10.45am on Friday January 30th, for service and committal in Overdale West Chapel at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory may be sent for Cancer Research. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 526218.
TODD - On January 13th 1998 in hospital and of Henfold Rd, Tyldesley, RITA, aged 49 years, the beloved wife of Ronald, much loved mother of Rebecca and dear daughter-in-law of Eric and Kathleen. Funeral service took place on Tuesday January 20th at All Saints Church, Leigh prior to cremation at Overdale Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers for the Wigan and Leigh Hospice would be appreciated. Her family would like to thank the District Nurses of Tyldesley Clinic and the staff of Ince Ward, Wigan Infirmary for all their care and attention. All enquiries to Sankeys Funeral Service, Hope Street, Leigh. Tel. 673171.
NELSON - On 20th January 1998 STANLEY aged 76 years, passed away peacefully at Ashton View Nursing Home, beloved husband of Elsie and the late Olive, a devoted father, step-father, grandad and great grandad. Funeral took place at St. Mary's Church, Lowton on the 26th January, followed by committal at Wigan Crematorium. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Ashton View for the loving care given to STANLEY during his stay with them. Grateful thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy and cards of condolence received. Also to the Reverend R. Britton and Knox and Son Ltd., Ever in our thoughts.
PENNINGTON - Joan. On January 25, 1998, suddenly at her home in Prestwich, aged 71 years. The dearly loved wife of Walter (Wally), dear mother of Anne and Jean and a devoted nana. Service and committal at Agecroft Crematorium today, Friday, January 30 at 2.30pm. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to the Methodist Home, Bury or the British Institute for brain injured children. Donations and enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service. Tel: 773 2749.
TATLOCK - JOHN (JACK) C.B.E F.E.n.g F.I.M.e.c.m.e 25th January 1998, aged 74 years of Culcheth, Warrington. Funeral service will take place at New Church, Culcheth, Warrington on Friday 30th January at 1.00pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All inquiries to A Maddock & Son, 134 Lovely Lane, Warrington. Tel 01925 652819.
WRIGHT - On 20th January 1998 in Wigan Hospice and of Nield Gardens, Leigh (formerly of Heath Street, Golborne), GORDON, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Edith. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service took place on Tuesday 27th January in Sankeys Chapel, Leigh and was followed by committal at Wigan Crematorium. Donations if desired to Wigan and Leigh Hospice, c/o Sankeys Funeral Service, 5 Hope Street, Leigh. Tel 673171.
DAVIN - On 25th January, 1998, in High Peak Nursing Home and late of Higher fold, Leigh, MARY aged 89 years, much loved sister of Julia and Joseph, dear sister-in-law of Winifred, a beloved aunty and great aunt to all her nieces and nephews and a very dear friend to all. Requiem Mass will be offered in Sacred Heart Church at 9 a.m. on Friday 30th January followed by interment in Leigh Cemetery. 'R.I.P.' All enquiries to Sankeys Funeral Service, 5 Hope street, Leigh. Tel. 01942-673171.
TOWNSEND - On 22nd January 1998 in hospital and of Cherrytree Road, Lowton, MARY (MOLLY) aged 90 years. Dearly loved aunty to all of her nieces, great nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 29th January in Lowton St. Lukes Church at 2.30p.m. followed by interment in Churchyard. All enquiries Sankeys Funeral Service, 5 Hope Street, Leigh. Tel: 673171.
MARSH - On 25th January, 1998, in Bedford Residential Care Centre, ALLAN, beloved father of Cheryl and John, grandfather of Warren and brother of Kath. Service in Sankeys Chapel, Hope Street, Leigh on Monday 2nd February at 10.15a.m. followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium at 11 a.m. Thanks to Nursing Staff at Waterside for their kind care and attention. Family flowers only, donations to Beech House, Bedford Residential Care Centre. All enquiries to Sankeys Funeral Service, 5 Hope Street, Leigh. Tel. 01942-673171.
CRYNE - Vincent Thomas. Suddenly on Thursday, January 22, 1998, aged 81 years. I know you will walk beside me, And when my life is through; I pray that God will take my hand, And lead me straight to you. -From loving wife Jean. A loving dad and grandad. Our best friend. Miss you. -From son Ralph, Gwen, Lorna and James. You were my hero, you were my dad, Now you have left me heartbroken and sad; But I know you will be watching, From that far distant shore; And you know I will love you, For evermore. -From daughter Sheila and Colin. A heartache, a tear, A memory so dear. God bless. -From John, Ian, Alex, Judith and Melanie. A new star shines in Heaven, Night, night grandad Vin. -From great grandchildren Kirsty, Marcus, Curtis and Jordan. Sadly missed. -Nora and Bobbie.
POMFRET - On the 19th January, 1998, peacefully in hospital WILLIAM (BILL), loving husband of the late MARY and a much loved dad, grandad, great grandad and father-in-law. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him '"Re-united"' Donations if desired to Alzheimers C/o The Family. All enquiries to Monks Funeral Service, 100 Railway Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-605225.
HILTON - In hospital on January 25, 1998 and of Walshaw Rd. Bury. Frederick (Fred) Wright, aged 73 years. The beloved husband of Irene, dearly loved dad of Ian and Paul. Funeral service will be held at St. James Church, Woolfold, today Friday, January 30, 1998 at 1.45pm followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired (cheques only please) payable to the Church of England Children's Society. All donations and enquiries to Unsworth's Funeral Service, Cooper St. Bury. Tel. 764 8622
HUMPHREYS -Elizabeth McKie (Betty) passed away suddenly in hospital on Sunday, January 25, 1998, Betty aged 60 years. Dearly beloved mum of Dorothy, Lesley, Valerie, Gwyneth, Nichola, Melanie and families and a dearest grannie. Funeral service will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ and Latterday Saints, Whitefield on Monday, February 2 at 1.45pm prior to committal at Agecroft Crematorium at 3pm. All enquiries Baileys Funeral Service Tel 773 1071
ASHTON - On January 23rd 1998, at his home in Leigh Road, Westhoughton, ROBERT, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, loving father of Lydia and John, father-in-law of Philip, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and committal Overdale Crematorium, East Chapel on Friday January 30th at 12.45pm. Inquiries: Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King Street, Westhoughton. Tel. 01942 813105.
FARRIMOND - EMMA aged 69 years, passed away peacefully at home on the 20th January, 1998. She will be sadly missed by her loving family. The beloved mother of Linda, Wendy, Lesley and Roy, loving nan of Wendy, Scott, Jemma and Ashley, dear mother-in-law to Tommy and Jason, devoted sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a dear friend to many. Funeral Service was held on 26th January, 1998, at St. Pauls, Westleigh followed by cremation at Overdale. enquiries to Unsworth and Wilcock, 40 Leigh Road, Leigh. Tel. 01942-707562.
HALL - nee McCarthy. On Sunday, January 25, 1998 Annie, aged 76 years of Presbury Close, Bury. Dearly loved mum, grandma and great grandma and loving sister. Funeral took place Thursday, January 29, with service followed by committal at Bury cemetery. All enquires please to F Hamer Funeral service 48/50 Walmersley Road, Bury. 0161 797 7133.
ENTWISTLE - On January 26th 1998, peacefully in hospital, BAXTER ENTWISTLE aged 86 years, beloved husband of Vera, a dear brother, uncle and a very dear friend to many. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. All inquiries Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road. Tel Bolton 523488.
ROBERTS Sarah 27.1.98 aged 86 years. Loving Mother of Phyllis and John (deceased). Devoted nan to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Service will take place at St. James Methodist Church, Rainhill on Friday 30th January at 11.15am. Followed by cremation at St. Helens. Family flowers only are requested donations if desired to Cancer Research. All enquiries to Gornalls Funeral Services Ltd. 3 West Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1LE. 0151-426-6069.
POTTER - On the 24th January, 1998, peacefully in Manor Fold, Atherton, GLADYS aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late NORMAN and mother of the late ERIC also a loved sister-in-law and aunt. All enquiries please to Abbey Funeral Service, 40 Lower Elliott Street, Tyldesley. Tel. 01942-891331.
HIGGS - On 27th January 1998 suddenly at home in Atherton, NELLIE, aged 84 years, the beloved wife of the late MOSES, loved and loving mother of Dorothy and Derek, loved mother-in-law of Stanley and Jean, devoted grandma of Stephen, Susan, Linda, Angela, Janet and Kay, a dear great grandma, loving sister of Joe, also a much loved sister-in-law and aunt, and a very dear friend to many.. Enquiries: Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel. 886776.
CORNS - On the 26th January, 1998, peacefully in Bedford Residential Home, Leigh, WILLIAM (BILL) aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late LILY, a much loved father of Dennis, Bill and Stephen, father-in-law to Ann, Pauline and Jane, a devoted grandad of Tracy, Wayne. Lee, Mark and Kirsty, also a loved step brother and brother-in-law. All enquiries please to Abbey Funeral Service, 40 Lower Elliott Street, Tyldesley. Tel. 01942-891331.
SNAPE - On the 23rd January 1998 suddenly but peacefully in hospital and of Atherton, KEITH aged 59 years the dearly loved husband of Mary, loved and loving dad of Simon and Kathryn, dear father-in-law of Mark, devoted grandad of Matthew, loving cousin of Margaret, dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Family flowers only please, donations preferred in aid of McMillan Nurses and Derian House Children's Hospice c/o Abbey Funerals Charities Account. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 29th January 1998 at St. Michaels's Church, Howebridge at 12.00 noon prior to interment at Howebridge Cemetery at 12.30p.m. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel 886776.
SUDZIK nee MAZEY - On the 24th January 1998 peacefully in Eton Hall Nursing Home and of Atherton, EDITH, aged 84 years, the dearly loved wife of Karol, loved and loving mum of Pauline, Janet and Antoni, devoted nana of Jane, Carole and Mark, also a dear aunt and friend. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel. 886776.
POINTON - On January 26, 1998, peacefully at her home in Whitefield, Eleanor, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ted, loving mother of Dorothy and David, mother-in-law of Doris, dearly loved grandma of Jill and James, great grandma of Ashley and Jennifer, 'gran' of Rana and Sylvia, loving sister of Betty, Gwen, Ethel and Verdy. Was cremated at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton on January 29. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired. Cheques only please made payable to Cancer Research and send to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 2TQ. Reunited.
HAGGERTY - On the 19th January, 1998, peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely borne, JOSEPH aged 68 years, the dearly loved dad to Susan and Lynne, father-in-law to Mark and Jed also a devoted grandad to John, Marie, Jamie, Thomas and Laura Anne. JOSEPH will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service took place at St. Johns Church, Mosley Common on Tuesday 27th January, 1998 at 10.00a.m. prior to interment at Leigh Cemetery. All enquiries please to Abbey Funeral Service, 40 Lower Elliott Street, Tyldesley. Tel. 01942-891331.
REID - On January 25, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Bury, Kathleen, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late William. The service and committal will be at Rochdale Crematorium on Monday, February 2 at 12.45. all enquiries to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Tel: 0161 723 2383.
