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BERRY - Raymond (Ray) On Sunday, January 25, 1998, peacefully in hospital, Raymond, aged 65 years. The dearly loved husband of Maud and the late Ella, the loving father of Gail, father-in-law of Steve, step-father of Shelagh, a dear grandad of Emma and Claire, much loved brother of Audrey and a loving uncle. At rest in the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Ribble Ward, Clitheroe Hospital, c/o. Mr J. Coberley, 34 St. John's Avenue, Darwen, BB3 2BR. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday, January 30, 1998 at 1.30 p.m. All inquiries to Waring McKenna Funerals, 45 Grimshaw Park. Tel. 51577.
LO'SARDO - Margaret On Monday, January 26, 1998 peacefully in Hospital after a long illness Margaret aged 57 years, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church of Turkey Street, Accrington, the much loved wife of Vincenzo, devoted Mum of Nicolo, Alfonso, Assunta and Enzo, very dear mother-in-law of Susan, Kevin and Karen and Nanna of Declan, Nicolo and Daniel also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Requiem Mass will be held in St. Joseph's R.C Curch, Accrington on Tuesday, February 3 at 1.30 pm, followed by Interment at Accrington Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for Ward 10, Blackpool Victoria Hospital c/o the Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 0RT. Inquiries Tel. 01254 232604
FERRARI - Glenys On Saturday, January 24, 1998, suddenly but peacefully in hospital and of Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Glenys, aged 49 years. The beloved wife of Billy, much loved mother of Stephen, Jason, Janis, Michael and Paul, also a dear friend to Sue. The cortege will leave from Glenys' home on Monday, February 2 at 10.30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. service and cremation at Pleasington. Flowers to the Chapel of Rest please. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 57331.
PORTER - Nellie On Tuesday, January 27, 1998, suddenly at her home, Nellie, aged 75 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late William George, much loved mother of Keith and Carolyn, mother-in-law of Doreen and Brian, loving Nana of Annette, Andrew, Barbara, Graeme and Joanne, also a dear sister to Herbert and a much loved aunt. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Hacking Street where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from Nellie's home for an 11.30 a.m. service in St. Barnabas Church prior to interment in Darwen Old Cemetery on Thursday, February 5. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Darwen, tel. 701145.
ALFORD - Suddenly on January 5th, 1998 at his home in Bank Street, Golborne, RICHARD JOHN aged 44 years, dearly loved dad of Hayley and Matthew, a loving brother of Angela and Christopher and a dear brother-in-law of Ralph and Val. Funeral service took place on Tuesday January 13th in Golborne Parish Church at 2.15pm and was followed by cremation at Wigan Crematorium. All enquires to Alan Jones Funeral Directors, Ashland House, 87 Old Road. Tel. Ashton-in-Makerfield 271824.
COTTERILL On Wednesday 7th 1998 peacefully in hospital Christine aged 74 years. The beloved wife of the late Sydney, loving mother of Alan & Linda, Dear mother-in-law of Graham & Barbara and much loved Nanna and Great-nanna. A funeral mass will be offered on Thursday 15th January at St Marys & St Johns Church, Newton-le-Willows at 10.30am followed by committal at St Helens Crematorium 11.30am. All enquiries Co-op Funeral Services, Earles House, Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows. Telephone 01925 226257
GALLAGHER - On 7th January 1998 in hospital, LESLIE, beloved husband of Elsie, father, grandad and great grandad and a loving brother. At rest. Committal at Overdale, West Chapel on Wednesday 14th January Inquiries to S. Hamer Funeral Service, 243 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton. Tel. 01204 365501.
BENNETT Sadly on 8th January in St Helens Hospital Ellen aged 79 yrs. Beloved wife of the late William dearly loved mother of William and Jillian. A dear mother -in-law to Kathleen and Keith and a dearly loved grandmother of Alicia, John, Helen and Amanda. Family flowers only, donations if desired via the family. Funeral Wednesday 14th January, a service will be held at St Helens Crematorium Chapel at 1.00pm followed by committal. All enquiries to F.W Marsh Funeral Services, 100 Parr Stocks Road, Tel 01744 27928/22810
ISHERWOOD - On 6th January 1998, peacefully in a nursing home, SARAH ANNE, aged 89 years of Farnworth with friends around her. Beloved aunt of Iris and Angela. "Now we see through a glass, darkly but then face to face." Cortege leaves her home Tuesday 13th January 1998 at 2.45pm, for service and cremation Overdale, East Chapel at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations to The Gideon Bible Society. Inquiries Co-op Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel 573280.
WESTHEAD - On 7th January 1998, in hospital and of Horwich, MARY aged 69 years, the dearly loved Wife of Cyril Westhead, loving Mother of Marlene and Michael, dear Mother-in-Law of Derek and Deborah, a devoted Grandma and a very dear Sister, Sister-in-Law and Aunt. The cortege leaves her home Wednesday 12.45pm, for service and committal Overdale, East Chapel 1.15pm. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
GUYAN - On 7th January 1998, in hospital and of Horwich, IVY aged 79 years, the dearly loved Wife of Joseph, loving Mum of Jayne, a dear Mother-in-Law of Geoff and a devoted Grandma of Alison. Service and committal Overdale, East Chapel, Wednesday 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired may be sent for the British Lung Foundation. Inquiries and Donations to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
MACKARELL - Peacefully on 9th January 1998, at The Royal Bolton Hospital, formerly of Great Lever and latterly of Tonge Fold, BERTHA in her 87th year, the dearly loved Sister of Jenny and Jim and the late ALICE, ANNIE and EDITH, a well loved Aunty and Great Aunt. 'Sadly Missed By All.' The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich, Thursday 9.45am, for service Rose Hill United Reformed Church 10.15am, prior to committal Overdale, East Chapel 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations for SCOPE may be sent c/o The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
BOWLES - On the 6th January 1998, peacefully in hospital THOMAS, aged 84 years of Fleetwood, formerley of Farnworth, dearly loved and loving husband of Patricia devoted and much loved father of Margaret, John, Michael, Anne and Bernard a loving Grandpa and respected father-in-law. Cortege leaves his daughter's home 15th January1998 10.50am, for Requiem Mass, St Gregory's R.C Church Farnworth 11am, followed by interment, Farnworth Cemetry 12 noon, family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Scanner Appeal Fund, Victoria Hospital, Blackpool. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Farnworth and Walkden. Tel 573280.
SLATER - On 8th January 1998, peacefully in hospital, BERT aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Alma and father of Brian and Jean. Service and committal in Overdale, West Chapel on Tuesday 13th January at 3.00pm. All inquiries to Howarth's Funeral Service. Tel 309609.
MERRILLS - On January 8th 1998, in hospital PHYLISS aged 52 years, the dearly loved wife of Bert Merrills, loving mother of Paul and Philip, devoted grandma of Selina, Simon, Susanna, Shaun, Carly and Helen, dear daughter of Jack and Hilda Lucas, fondest sister of Jack, Elaine and Leilah, sister-in-law of Sylvia and John and also a dear aunt to many. 'Gone but never forgotten.' 'R.I.P.' Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Parkinsons Disease Society. Cortege to leave the home on Thursday 15th January 1998 at 10.30am for service and committal at Overdale Crematorium East Chapel at 10.45am. All inquiries and donations c/o Horrobins Funeral Service, 425 Chorley Old Road, Bolton. BL1 6AH. Tel 849007.
WATSON - WILLIAM, suddenly but peacefully on 9th January 1998 aged 79 years, the dearly beloved husband of the late ANNIE, much loved dad of Christine, Brenda and Helen, also much loved father-in-law, grandad and brother. The funeral service and committal will take place on Thursday 15th January at Agecroft crematorium at 11.00am. All inquiries to Laithwaite Funeral Service, Little Hulton. Tel. 0161 790 2063.
BENISTON - On 8th January 1998, suddenly in hospital, HILDA aged 75 years, the devoted mother of Josephine, much loved mother-in-law of Martin and a loving nanna of Charlotte, Alex and Matthew. 'Re-United' Service and committal will be held at Overdale Crematorium on Friday, 16th January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu of flowers to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Mr P Schofield, Tyldesley Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel 01942 882530.
MARSH (nee HASLAM) - On January 9th 1998, peacefully, MARJORIE, beloved wife of Alan, devoted mum of Alison and Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Steven and Danny, much loved grandma of David, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and a friend to so many. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton, on Wednesday, January 14th at 12.45pm for service in Delph Hill Methodist Church at 1pm, followed by committal in Overdale East Chapel at 1.45pm. Flowers or if preferred donations in memory may be sent for Bolton Hospice. All enquiries, flowers and donations to Shaw & Son Funeral Directors. Tel 526218.
BOYLE - On January 8th 1998 peacefully in Christie hospital Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church EDWARD JOSEPH (EDDIE) aged 60 years, the dearly loved husband Enza, loving father of Yvonne, dear son of Mary Boyle and the late NEIL BOYLE, much loved brother of Bridie and a much loved grandad, great grandad and uncle. Evening reception at St Osmunds Church on Thursday 15th January at 7.30 pm. Requiem mass will be held at St Osmunds Church on Friday 16th January at 10am prior to interment at Heaton Cemetery at 11.15am. Inquiries and flowers Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 307151.
EVANS - On January 8th 1998, in hospital and of White Horse Grove, Westhoughton, ELIZABETH (BETTY) aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late STANLEY EVANS, loving mother of Gwen and the late EDITH, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and nanna. Funeral Service in Westhoughton Methodist Church, Wigan Road on Thursday January 15th at 10-45am prior to interment Westhoughton Cemetery. Floral tributes and inquiries to Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King St., Westhoughton. Tel. 01942 813105.
SCOTT -On January 10th l998, peacefully in hospital, WALTER HERRICK aged 89 years, the dearly loved husband of Phillis, loving father of Avril and Malcolm, dear father-in-law of Eddie, much loved grandad of Frances, John and Catherine and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave the home on Thursday 15th January at 9.45am for service and committal at Overdale East Chapel at 10.15am. Enquiries and flowers Bolton Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 307151.
WILSON - On January 8th 1998, suddenly in hospital, JOSEPH aged 81 years, beloved husband of Nellie, much loved dad of Kevan, Sheila, Peter, Margaret, Susan, Joseph and David, a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great grandad and a dear brother and uncle. 'Never to be forgotten.' Cortege will leave the Old Parsonage, 20 Park St, Bolton on Wednesday January 14th at 11am for service and committal in Overdale East Chapel at 11.15am. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 526218.
POWELL -On 9th January l998, peacefully at his home, ANDREW aged 73 years, a dearly loved uncle and great uncle. 'Rest in Peace' Cortege to leave his niece's residence on Friday 16th January at 11.45am, for RequiemMmass in St. Peter & Pauls Church at 12 noon followed by interment at Heaton Cemetery at 1pm. Enquiries Horrobins Funeral Service, 425 Chorley Old Road. Tel. Bolton 849007.
FAULKNER - On 9th January 1998, in her sleep in hospital.
PETRY - On January 7th 1998, peacefully after a long illness and of Harwood, Bolton, CHARLES ROBERT PETRY aged 81 years, beloved husband of Miriam, brother-in-law of Malcolm and Lydia and uncle of Michael and John and their families. 'Rest in Peace.' The service will be at Christ Church, Harwood on Thursday, January 15th at 11.00am followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton in the West Chapel at 12.00 Noon. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, cheques only made payable to The British Heart Foundation, to Sillett's Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2TQ. All inquiries tel: 0161 723 2383.
COOLICAN - On 9th January 1998, suddenly in hospital, RICHARD aged 64 years of Kearsley, beloved husband of Mildred, much loved father of Paul and Mark, loving father-in-law of Elizabeth and Shelley, a devoted grandad of Claire and Abbie, a dear brother of Nellie, Emily, Billy, John and the late HARRY and ANNIE and also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. Cortege leaves his home on Friday 16th January at 2.00pm for service and committal Overdale Crematorium West Chapel 2.30pm. Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Farnworth & Walkden. Tel. 573280.
ENGLAND - On 11th January 1998, at his home in Horwich, ARTHUR aged 87 years, the dearly loved Husband of the late BERTHA (Nee KAY), loving Father of Marian and Keith, a dear Father-in-law of John and Nancy and a devoted Grandad of Ian, Mark, Laura, Paul and the late LISA and Great-Grandad of Amy, Maisie and Garath. Service in The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich, Friday 10.00am prior to interment Ridgmont Cemetery 10.30am. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
LEIGH - On 10th January 1998, peacefully in hospital and Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church, LUCY LEIGH "BENEMERENTI", aged 91 years, former housekeeper for many years at St Erhelberts, a dear sister, aunt, great aunt and friend. Cortege from her brother's home on Friday 14th January at 9.25am for Requiem Mass in St Ethelberts R.C. Church at 10.00am prior to interment in Pleasington Cemetery, Blackburn at 11.30am. All floral tributes and inquiries to Howarths Funeral Service, 638 Blackburn Rd, Bolton, BL1 7AL. Tel. 309609.
WALLACE - On 10th January 1998, suddenly but peacefully in hospital and of Horwich, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, ALBERT aged 80 years, the dearly loved Husband of the late CHARLOTTE, loving Father of Ann and David, dear Father-in-Law of John and Ann, a devoted Grandad of Catharine, Sean, Caroline, Andrew and Jayne and a dear Brother of the late ETHEL. The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich, Friday 1.00pm for Requiem Mass St Mary's Church 1.15pm prior to interment Ridgmont Cemetery 2.15pm. Inquiries and floral tributes to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
SOUTHWORTH - On 11th January 1998, after her illness courageously borne and Fortified by the Rites of Holy Church, JOAN (Nee SEWARDS), the dearly loved Wife of the late OSWALD, loving Mum of Margaret, dear Mother-in-law of David and a devoted Grandma of Gemma and Hannah, a dear Sister of the late GEORGE and a dear Sister-in-law, Aunt and kind friend to many. The cortege leaves The Private Chapel, Church Street, Horwich, Thursday 11.45am for Requiem Mass St Mary's Church 12 noon prior to interment Ridgmont Cemetery 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent for Ward L1, Royal Bolton Hospital (Please make cheques payable to Bolton N.H.S. Trust). Inquiries and donations to The Livesey Funeral Service. Tel 696311.
HIGHAM - DOROTHY LOUISE. Passed away 23rd January, 1997. In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother. She will stay forever in our hearts. Cliff, Joan, Doreen and Pamela.
