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BARROW - On the 27th January, 1998, suddenly but peacefully at his home in Atherton, HERBERT (BERT) aged 83 years, the loved and loving husband of Annie, also a loving dad to Josephine, a loved father-in-law to Frank also a beloved grandad of Stephen, Angela, Ian and Gillian, great grandad to Matthew, Christopher and Helena. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel. 01942 886776.
MAHER - On January 26th 1998, peacefully in hospital, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church, BESSIE aged 75 years, the dearly loved Wife of the late WILFRED MAHER, loving Mother of David, Christine, Ruth, Martin and Philip and a much loved Mother-in-Law, Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, a special friend of Clare and a dear friend of many. Cortege to leave her home on Monday 2nd February at 9.45am for Requiem Mass at St Columba's Church at 10.00am, prior to committal at Overdale East Chapel at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Bolton Hospice. Inquiries and donations Bolton Co operative Funeral Service. Tel 307151.
HIGNETT - Passed away peacefully in The Laurels Rest Home, Blackpool on January 26th 1998, JOHN JOSEPH aged 86 years of Kirkstone Drive, Norbreck, Blackpool. Beloved husband of the late ELIZABETH JANE, dearly loved father of Mavis and Marjorie, father-in-law of Leslie and Colin, loving grandad of Carolyn and Richard, Sheryl and Leslie, great grandad of Emma and Luke, dear brother of Edna, brother-in-law of Irene and a dear uncle. 'Together again, God bless you both.' 'Miss you.' Service at St Matthew's Church, Brownlow Way, Bolton on Friday January 30th at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Heaton Cemetery at 12.45pm. All inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service. Blackpool. Tel 01253 302525.
MOLYNEUX - (nee FOSTER). Died on 25th January 1998 in the Royal Bolton Hospital, JOAN, the beloved wife of the late BILL, a much loved mother to Lesley and loving mum of the late TONY, also a dearly loved aunt and sister-in-law, a very special friend of Russell, Margaret and Eddie. JOAN will be sadly missed by many. 'Rest in peace,' 'Free from pain.' Cortege will leave Worthingtons Funeral Service on Monday 2nd February 1998 at 12.45pm for service and interment in St Marys Church, Deane, at 1pm. All inquiries and floral tributes to Worthingtons Funeral Service, Rothwell Grange, 348 Derby Street, Bolton. Tel. 61923.
BRINDLE - On 23rd January 1998, died peacefully and of Bromley Cross, CAROL aged 54 years. The dearly loved mum of Jason and Claire and the much loved sister of Audrey. '"Finally at Peace"' '"Forever in our Hearts."' Service in Christ Church, Walmsley, on Monday 2nd February at 1.00pm, prior to committal in Overdale West Chapel at 2.00pm. All floral tributes and inquiries to Howarth's Funeral Service, 638 Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel: 309609.
ROGERS - On January 23rd 1998, WILLIAM (BILL) aged 87 years of Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, loving brother of the late JACK, FRANK, ALF and EMMA, a dear uncle and great uncle and a good friend of Lloyd. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton, on Monday February 2nd at 1pm, for service and committal in Overdale East Chapel at 1.15. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 526218.
CARTER - On January 27th 1998, peacefully at Gorsey Clough Nursing Home, MARY ANN (MAY) aged 101 years, formerly of Radcliffe, beloved wife of the late FRED and dearly loved aunt of Dorothy, Brian and Mary. Service and committal will take place on Friday January 30th in Overdale West Chapel at 3.30pm. Flowers or if preferred donations in memory may be sent for Gorsey Clough Nursing Home. All inquiries, flowers and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel. 526218.
POWELL - HUBERT JAMES (JIM). On January 26th 1998, suddenly at The Four Seasons Nursing Home and of Ainsworth, HUBERT JAMES (JIM) aged 78 years, the dearly loved husband of Marjorie, devoted dad of Valerie and Alan, loving grandad of Nicholas, Rachel, Matthew and Alison, father-in-law of Pat and Ian and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The service and interment will be at Ainsworth Parish Church on Friday, January 30th at 10.00am. Family flowers only, inquiries and donations (Cheques only please payable to Cancer Research) to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 723 2383.
POWELL - Hubert James (Jim). On January 26, 1998, suddenly at the Four Seasons Nursing Home and of Ainsworth, Hubert James (Jim) aged 78 years. The dearly loved husband of Marjorie, devoted dad of Valerie and Alan, loving grandad of Nicholas, Rachel, Matthew and Alison, father-in-law of Pat and Ian and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The service and interment will be at Ainsworth Parish Church on Friday, January 30 at 10.00am. Family flowers only please, enquiries and donations (cheques only please, payable to Cancer Research) to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Tel: 0161 723 2383. Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave and the way your cared; Precious memories are mine to treasure, Loving you always; foregetting you never. Yours forever. -Marjorie You can only have one dad, Patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same as you. When other friends forsake you, To dad you would turn; For all his loving kindness, He asked for nothing in return. -Valerie, Ian and Alan and Pat. Goodnight God bless grandad. -Nicholas, Rachel, Matthew and Alison.
GROUTAGE - On January 20, 1998 at Holmwood Nursing Home, Joyce, aged 70 years. Loving wife of the late Leslie, loving mother of Margaret and Eric and their families. Funeral service took place on January 26 at St Ann Church, Tottington, followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium. Memories are the loveliest thing, They last from day to day; They can't get lost, They don't wear out. To my very brave and special mum, May you always walk in sunshine; And God's love around you grow, For the happiness you gave to me. -From your everloving daughter Margaret and son-in-law Neville. Dear mum we will miss you so much. I will always remember your smiling face. With you I could never do anything wrong. You were always there for me. It was not fair that you should have suffered for so long. But now you are at peace with my dad. Goodnight, God bless. You will always be in our thoughts. -Love from Eric, Barbara, Samantha and family. To a dear grandma. Forever in our thoughts you will be. Loving and missing you always. -Loving grandaughters Nicola, Lisa and Karle. Dear sister of mine, Forever you'll be in my thoughts. Your sweet memory, A heartache, a tear, a memory so dear; Each day of my life, I wish you were here. -Loving sister Ivy.
SHEFFIELD - On January 27th 1998 in hospital, BRENDA aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of the late GRANVILLE, loving mother of Jean and Irene, mother-in-law of Michael and Frank and a much loved and devoted grandma of Sam, a very dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. 'Now at peace.' Service and committal will be at 2.30pm on Monday February 2nd in Overdale West Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in memory if desired may be sent for Smithills Dean School Music Fund. All inquiries and donations to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
ATHERTON - On January 27th 1998, peacefully in hospital, and of Harwood, GEORGE aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late JOYCE, loving father of Raymond, dear father-in-law of Lilian, dearly loved grandad of Lisa and Kate. Cortege from Arden House, Blackburn Road on Tuesday at 11.10am for the funeral service and cremation Overdale West Chapel at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for Cystic Fibrosis. All donations and inquiries Relph's Funeral Service. Tel Bolton 523488.
TREVETT - On January 24th 1998, suddenly at his home, ERNIE aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Tina and Jeanette, devoted grandad of Anthony and Nicholas, a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. 'One of the Best.' 'Gone but not forgotten.' Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the P.H.A.B. All inquiries and donations to Hardmans Funeral Service, 117 St Georges Road, Bolton. Tel: Bolton 526464.
WALKER - Mary A special aunty who will be greatly missed always in our hearts -From Alyson, Simon and Ross
ENTWISTLE - On Friday, January 23, 1998 in hospital, Doris, aged 85 years of Ramsbottom. Dearly loved wife of Tom, much loved mother of John and the late Betty, dear sister of Lizzie and Tom, grandma of Martin, Clare and Neil. Service (Friday) St. Paul's, Ramsbottom at 1pm, followed by committal at Overdale, Bolton. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to St. Paul's Restoration Fund, c/o and enquiries to Booth and Wolstenholme. Tel: 01706 826661. God saw you getting weary, A cure was not to be; So he stood beside your bedside, And whispered come to me. -From your loving husband Tom. They say there is a reason, They say the pain will heal; But neither time nor reason, Will change the hurt I feel. Others feel her loss I know, But she was my sister, I'll miss her so. -Sister Lizzie. You were a mother in a million, And you always cared; Your support was always there, And your love we all shared. May you rest in peace, And may God bless you. -John and Mags. Memories are the loveliest thing, They last from day to day; They can't get lost, they don't wear out, And they can't be given away. May you always walk in sunshine, And God's love around you grow; For the happiness you gave to us, No one will ever know. Sadly missed. -Martin, Alison and Clare. Life is not measured, By the years that you lived; But the love you gave, And the things you did. -Brother Tom and family. God looked around His garden, And found an empty place; He then looked down upon this earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest; God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. -From your relatives in Canada. The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest; His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. -From Margaret and Mandy. Words are few, feeling deep, Memories of you we will always keep. -From Eric and Marjorie.
CRYNE - On Thursday, January 22, 1998, suddenly in hospital, Vincent Thomas, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved father of Sheila and Ralph, grandad Vin of John, Ian, Alex, James and Lorna, great grandad of Kirsty, Marcus, Curtis and Jordan, father-in-law of Colin and Gwen, donations if desired to the Meningitis Trust Appeal c/o and enquiries to Booth & Wolstenholme. Tel: 01706 826661.
FOSTER - Margaret Henri (known as Peggy). Peacefully in her sleep at Bury General Hospital, aged 86 years. Flowers and all enquiries to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 723 2383.
HEALD - On Monday 26th January 1998, suddenly at his home in Smiths Falls, Canada, COLIN aged 68 years, late of Pike Road, Bolton. Beloved Husband of Joyce and loving father of Linda, Carol and Andrew.
WEBSTER - On Sunday, January 25, 1998 at his home in Summerseat, after a short illness, Alan, aged 56 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda, much loved father of Nicola and Martin, grandpa of Lorenza, Linda and Silvia and father-in-law of Nerio. Committal took place at Rochdale Crematorium when donations were accepted for Cancer Research c/o the funeral director, Booth and Wolstenholme. Tel: 01706 826661.
ARMSTRONG - On Friday, January 23, 1998, Maria, aged 82 years. Funeral takes place today, Friday, with service at Peel Street Chapel at 10.00am, followed by interment at Ramsbottom Cemetery. Funeral director Booth and Wolstenholme. Tel: 01706 826661.
GRUNDY - On Monday 26th January 1998, suddenly at his home in Carnforth and formerly of Bolton, JEFFREY aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, dear father of David and Ian, father-in-law of Jeanette, devoted grandad of Fiona and Alice and dear brother of Mollie. Funeral service and cremation at Lancaster Crematorium on Monday 2nd February at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation, c/ o the Funeral Director Alan M. Fawcett. 120 Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancs, LA5 9LS. Tel. 01524 733048.
WELSBY - Ellen. In hospital on January 27, 1998 and of Harry Whitehead Court, Bury, formerly of Haslingdon, Ellen (Nellie) Elizabeth aged 81 years. The beloved wife of the late Albert, dearly loved mum of Irene, dear mother in law of Phil, a much loved sister to Margaret and Annie, sister in law to Jack. Funeral service and committal will take place at Overdale Crematorium on Monday February 2, 1998 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired cheques only, payable to: The guide dogs for the blind. All donations and enquiries to Unsworth Funeral Service, Cooper St, Bury Tel: 764 8622.
PENDRISS - On January 26, 1998, John of Ormrod Street, passed away peacefully in hospital aged 77 years. The devoted husband of Violet, a much loved dad of Robert, a loving grandad of Thomas and Jennifer and sadly missed by all family and friends. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Thomas' Church. Donations and enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury Tel 764 4177.
JONES - On January 26, 1998, George of Cunningham Drive, passed away peacefully in hospital. The devoted husband of the late Joyce Jones, a much loved dad of Dawn, Katie and Tim and a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Bury Hospice. Donations and enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury Tel: 764 4177.
HARTLEY - On January 25, 1998, peacefully in hospital, Vera, aged 77 years of Bury Road, Tottington. Dearly loved mother of Michael and a much loved sister of Freda. Funeral service to take place today, Friday, January 30, at Rochdale Crematorium at 1.30pm. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury Tel: 764 4177.
KELLY - (nee Berry). On January 28, 1998 in hospital, Edith, aged 77 years of Barker Street, Bury. Dearly beloved mother of sons Barrie and Paul, daughter Judith, mother-in-law of Jean, Janet and Bob, much loved grandma of Janette, Neal, Paul, Lindsay, Angela, Jo-anna and great grandma of Louise, Bradley and Liam. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury. Tel: 764 4177. Home at last, thy labour done; Safe and blest, the victory won. Jordan past, from pain set free; angels now have welcomed thee.
TREVETT - The funeral arrangements of the late ERNIE TREVETT are as follows:- Service in St James' Church, Breightmet on Friday January 30th at 2.15pm, prior to interment at Heaton Cemetery at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for P.H.A.B. All inquiries and donations to Hardmans Funeral Service, 117 St Georges Road, Bolton. Tel. 526464.
TINSLEY - (nee LEAVER). Peacefully in hospital on 27th January 1998, MURIEL aged 95 years, the beloved wife of the late JAMES WILLIAM TINSLEY, the much loved mum of Joan and Wilf, devoted grandma to Lesley and Suzanne and great-grandma to Lee. 'Loved and remembered always.' Cortege will leave her daughter's home on Tuesday, 3rd February 1998 at 1.45pm, for service and committal in Overdale Crematorium West Chapel at 2.30pm. All inquiries to Worthingtons Funeral Service, Rothwell Grange, 348 Derby Street, Bolton. Tel: 61923.
HALL - Annie. God came and sat upon your bed, With open arms He gently said; You've taken more than you can stand, So come with me to a better land. -From son David, daughter-in-law Eileen and family.
DIBNAH - On January 28th 1998, after much suffering, in hospital and of Singleton Grove, Westhoughton, FLORENCE aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Alfred. Funeral service and committal Overdale Crematorium East Chapel on Tuesday February 3rd at 1.15pm. Inquiries Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King Street, Westhoughton. Tel 01942 813105.
PEREPICZKA -On January 27th l998, peacefully at her home in Tonge Moor, Bolton, ADA aged 68 years, dearly beloved wife of the late NYKOLA, much loved mother of Stephen, Maria and Michael, dearly loved grandma of Christian Alexander and a dear sister, sister- in -law and Aunty. 'Re-united' Cortege to leave Hardmans & McManus Funeral Service, 117 St Georges Road on Tuesday 3rd February 1998 at 10.50am, for Requiem Mass in All Saints Ukranian Church at 11am, prior to interment at Heaton Cemetery at 12.45pm. All enquiries and floral tributes to Hardmans McManus Funeral Service, Bolton. Tel. 521034 or 526464.
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. The funeral service will be held in St Anne's Church, Turton on Monday at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hewlett Court (Comforts Fund) cheques payable to the organisation please. Will Brethren of Deane Lodge No 6521 please meet at the church. All donations and inquiries to Relph's Funeral Service, Arden House, Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel 523488.
PUGH - Doreen On Thursday, January 22, 1998, peacefully, at her daughters home and of Brookway Blackburn, Doreen, aged 77 years. The beloved wife of the late Walt, dearest mother of Roy, Pat, Dilys, Allan, Stephen, Gillian, Jennifer, Anthony, Geraldine, Vivienne, David and Geoffrey and a very dear mother-in-law, also a darling nan and great-nana. A special lady who bore her illness with great dignity and courage and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Will be sadly missed by everyone. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, New Wellington St. where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave her home, on Wednesday, January 28 at 1 p.m. for a service at Pleasington Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Further inquiries to Blackburn Funeral Services. Tel. 260005.
WALMSLEY - Alan Peacefully in Trinity the Hospice in the Fylde, Blackpool on January 23, 1998 aged 66 years, of Audley Range, Blackburn. The dearly loved partner of Shirley, loving brother of David and Hilda, a dear brother-in-law and uncle, and dear nephew of Maggie. Service and cremation at Carleton Crematorium, Blackpool on Thursday, January 29 at 2pm. Flowers and donations may be sent for Trinity the Hospice in the Fylde, Low Moor Road, Bispham, Blackpool. All inquiries Box Brothers Ltd Funeral Service, tel: 01253 791500.
