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Joel Shooter

Death notices and funeral announcements from Manchester Evening News this week

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.

Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here .

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

June BARTON (Taylor)

In loving memory of June Barton, whom sadly passed away peacefully on the 12th of October at Clumber House Nursing Home, aged 80.

She was the heart of the family, dearly loved by her husband John, son Jonathan, daughter Philippa, grandchildren Amy, Charlotte, Natasha, Georgia and Jake, great grandchildren Rohan and Rafi. June will be missed dearly.

A service and celebration of June's life will take place on Monday the 21st of November at 2pm at Bollington Cross Church. Thank you to the amazing day and night staff at Clumber House, and staff at Happy Valley for caring for June.

Walter COCHRANE

Suddenly but peacefully at home On Wednesday October 12th, 2022, aged 73 years. A beloved husband to Sheila for 53 years, a loving father to Anita, Michael and Ian, father-in-law to Dave and Julia also a wonderful grandad to Alix and Mia.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone for part of us went with you the day God took you home.

Requiem mass will be Celebrated at St Charles R/C Church Swinton on Wednesday November 9th at 9.30am followed by interment at Agecroft Cemetery at 11am. All enquiries to Laithwaites Funeralcare Salford Tel 0161 736 1414.

Kathleen CORKIN

Peacefully on 20th October 2022, Kathleen aged 81 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Laurence, loving Mum of Valerie and Gillian, dear Mother-in-Law of David and Bill, a devoted Grandma of Jonathan, Lucy and Tom, Great-Grandma of Louis and Noah also a dear Sister of Tom.

Funeral Service to be held at St. Pauls Church, Norden on Monday 7th November at 1.15pm followed by Committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 2.20pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice c/o Dixons Funeral Service 2 Manchester Road Rochdale OL11 4HY Telephone 01706 645501.

William (Bill) FARNELL

On the 27th October 2022. Passed away peacefully at home in Penrhyn Bay, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Tracey and devoted dad to Rachael. Much loved son, brother, uncle, and brother-in-law.

Bill will be very sadly missed by all his family, friends, and colleagues at Bangor University and the North Wales Housing Association. Funeral service takes place on Thursday 10th November 2022 at St. Hilary's Church, Llanrhos at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Llanrhos Lawn Cemetery at 2.00pm.

Floral tributes or donations to St. David's Hospice will be gratefully received c/o Lord-Brown & Harty Funeral Directors, 12 Trinity Square, Llandudno, Conwy , LL30 2RA. Tel 01492 588585. www.lbandh.co.uk.

William Farnell (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Sheila Mary ENTWISTLE (nee Simpson)

Passed away peacefully at Stella Matutina Care Home on Monday 31st October aged 87 years. A loving grandma, mother, wife, sister and daughter.

A funeral mass will be held for Sheila on Friday 11th November, 10am at St. Andrew's & Blessed George Haydock Church, Cottam, Preston PR4 0NB. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'Target Ovarian Cancer' via the Funeral Director. WILLIAM HOUGHTON FUNERAL DIRECTOR 259 GARSTAMG ROAD FULWOOD PR2 9XL 01772 788020.

Alan Edward GLEAVE

In memory of beloved son of Jean, Dad, Grandad, Brother and Uncle who passed away peacefully at home, 8th October 2022. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

The funeral will take place at West Lancashire Crematorium on Monday 7th November at 11a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Stroke Association. All enquiries to: T & ME Walsh, 46-48 Preston Road, Standish,Wigan,WN6 OHS. Tel. 01257 421608.

Thelma GREGORY

Passed away peacefully aged 89 on 21 October 2022. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Gregory, mother to Judith, Stephen and Suzanne. Grandma to Chris, Vicky, Ben, Joe and Sam.

Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral 16 November at 1pm St Peters Church Ravenshead Notts. Family flowers only, donations to NSPCC.

Anne Marie HARRIS (Griffin)

Passed away peacefully at North Manchester General Hospital on 24th October 2022. Wife of the late Bill. Beloved mother of John, Theresa, Peter and the late Tommy. Much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Treasured sister, aunty and mother-in-law.

Requiem mass will be held at Our Lady of Assumption, Wood Street, Langley on Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 10.00am followed by interment at Borshaw Cemetery.

Thomas (Tommy Kellogg) HUGHES

Passed away very suddenly but peacefully on October 20th 2022. Tommy aged 83 years and of Newton Heath. The devoted and loved Husband to Marie, much loved Dad to Mike, Simon and Anthony. Also a dearly loved Brother, Grandad, and Father in law who will be deeply missed by all his family any many friends.

On Wednesday November 9th Tommy will be received into Christ the King R.C. Church, Amos Avenue, Newton Heath. M40 2RS for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm followed by committal service in Blackley Crematorium Chapel at 2.00pm. All enquiries to Angela Gamble Funeral Service. Tel 0161 681 3919 or 07792 428797.

Anne Marie KENNY

It is with much sadness that the family of the late Anne Marie Kenny announce her death. Anne passed peacefully on Thursday 13th October 2022, aged 80 years of Denton.

Anne was a beloved wife to Hugh and dear mum to John, Anthony and Suzanne. Anne will be very much missed by all her loving family both here and Ratoath Co Meath, friends and neighbours.

The funeral service will be held on Monday 7th November 2022 at 1pm, St Mary's RC Church, Denton followed by committal at Dukinfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society. All funeral enquiries: Dowse Catterall Funeralcare 30 Ashworth Street, Denton, M34 3LJ Tel: 0161 336 6023.

Anne Marie Kelly (funeral-notices.co.uk)

John Sydney JARVIS

Passed away on the 22nd October 2022, aged 89 years. A loving husband to the late Mary, a much-loved father to the late John, Julie, Joseph, Marie, Margaret, Stephen, David and Dianne. A cherished grandad, great grandad and great, great grandad.

John will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 18th November 2022 at 14:20pm followed by refreshments at The Willows, Church Street, Heywood. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations are welcome to Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to Kavanagh and Coates funeral services, Tel: 01706 623 623.

Carol Esme JAY

Passed away aged 80 years. Carol a much loved Auntie to Verona and Richard. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. All welcome at the service of celebration of life at Manchester Crematorium on Monday 21st November at 2.30pm.

All enquiries to John Brierley and Son Funeral Directors - 0161 483 0860. 440 Buxton Road Great Moor Stockport SK2 5EY.

Beryl LIVERSEDGE

Passed away peacefully in Stepping Hill Hospital on Tuesday, 18th October 2022, aged 77 years. Beryl, of Heaviley/Davenport, the loving Auntie of Helen and Andrew and beloved sister-in-law of David and Great Auntie of Matthew, Adam, Rebecca and Amy.

Beryl will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Her service will be at All Hallows Church, Cheadle, on Monday, 14th November at 1pm prior to interment at Mill Lane Cemetery at 2pm (family only). Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to the National Trust or the RSPB. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.

Yvonne Caroline LUNDIE

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 25th October 2022, aged 63 years. Yvonne, of Cheadle Hulme, the loving Wife of Chris, a much beloved Mum of Steven, a loved Daughter of Vincent and Sylvia and a dear Sister of Christopher.

Yvonne will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Service and committal at Stockport Crematorium (Rowan Chapel) on Thursday, 17th November at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.

Patrick Martin MOONEY

26/05/1960 - 05/10/2022, Pat passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 62. Adored and cherished first child of Rita and the late Paddy R.I.P. Also a much loved Father, Brother and friend. We are stunned at your sudden passing. May you Rest In Eternal Peace.

Requiem Mass to take place at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Palatine Road, Withington, on Thursday 10th November at 11.45 a.m. followed by interment at Southern Cemetery.

All flowers and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.

Patrick Mooney (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Marcia MOSS (nee Rudge)

Aged 78. Formerly of Rochdale. Beloved wife of Peter, wonderful mum to Donna, Peter, Karen and loving nana and great-nana sadly passed peacefully in hospital 27th October in the Scottish Borders. Deeply missed.

Professor Richard William Wakefield (MA (Cantab.) MA (Oxon.), MSc, Dip.Ed. (Oxon), CSCI, FIL.) POLLOCK

Unexpectedly at home on 1st October 2022, aged 87. Adored father of Alasdair, Sheena, Catherine and Eleanor; dearly loved brother of Michael; cherished grandfather of Alex, Max, Christopher and Rex. Greatly admired, loved and highly respected by colleagues, friends and all who met him.

Funeral service in celebration of a remarkable life: Wednesday 9th November, 12 noon, Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands M33 3PB. Online attendance also possible, please contact Funeral Director for details. Private interment at Wilmslow Cemetery.

We warmly hope many will join us for refreshments at the nearby Sale Rugby Club, M33 3WB after the service. Family flowers only please. Donations invited to: British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Eleanor-Pollock2.

For those unable to go online, please telephone 0300 456 1155 and quote reference: CEPD273354 Enquiries: Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, 305 Manchester Road, Altrincham WA14 5PH. Tel: 0161 973 1515.

Barbara RICHARDSON

Passed away on the 19th of October 2022 Barbara will be reunited with her beloved husband William (Billy) and her eldest daughter Joan. Surviving Barbara are her sons and daughters Brian, Peter, John, Leslie, Ann and Joy who will miss her deeply, also a loved mother-in-law and friend to many.

Barbara dedicated her life to bringing up her children as well as helping to care for her many grandchildren, she was kind spirited and had a great sense of humour and often made people laugh.

Barbara’s dedication to her family had no bounds, she will be fondly remembered as Grandma Richie to her 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren all of whom loved her very much.

For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral service and committal will be held at Rochdale Crematorium on the Thursday the 10th of November at 2.20pm. Donations if desired to North West Air Ambulance. All further enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare Tel 01706 374461.

Barbara Richardson (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Jack RUSHWORTH

In loving memory of Jack Rushworth 1928-2022 who went to sleep peacefully forever on October 27th. Jack - beloved husband of the late Jean whom he missed every day, loving and special Dad of Julie & Andy, cherished and proud Grandad of Francesca, caring Brother of Kathleen and dear Cousin of Joy.

Jack will be fondly but sadly missed by so many friends and family. Such great memories of fun times will stay with us forever. Thanks to the kind and caring staff of Ward F7 at ROH. Night night, God bless. Love you always xxxx.

Funeral will take place on Tuesday 15th November at 2pm at Oldham Crematorium, Hollinwood Cemetery, Oldham OL8 3LU and afterwards at Whitegate Inn, Broadway, Chadderton OL9 8DW. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Dr Kershaw's Hospice (collection box available at the funeral).

Joyce SIMPSON

Passed away peacefully on 19th October 2022 aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Rowland Simpson, loving mother of Jennifer, Heather and John, a devoted grandmother to Kate, Lauren, Jayne, Isaac, Tabatha and Felicity and a much loved great grandmother of Ronnie, Ariella and Alec.

Joyce will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at St Michael's church Flixton on Monday 7th November 2022 at 12:00noon followed by committal at Altrincham Crematorium at 1:30pm. All enquires to John R. Tollitt Funeral Directors Seren House, Atkinson Road, Urmston, M419AD Tel: 0161 748 4448.

Barry TAYLOR

Barry Taylor passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday 15th October 2022, aged 75 years. Loving husband to Olga and father to Stephen and Joanne. Barry will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to be held on Thursday 10th November at Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove at 12:30pm. Followed by committal at Mill Lane Cemetery, Cheadle at 2pm. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Chernihiv Centre (in Ukraine) for social and psychological rehabilitation of children. All enqs. and donations to George Hill Funeral Directors, 71 London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 4AX. Tel. 0161 483 3414.

Brent Michael RIPLEY

12/12/1951 - 01/10/2022. Suddenly, but peacefully Brent passed away in Lancaster Hospital, after a short illness with Cancer, aged 70 years. A much loved husband who will be deeply missed by his wife Marilyn, Family and Friends.

Brent Ripley (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Norma WATERHOUSE

Peacefully on 21st October 2022, Norma aged 84 years. Wife of Tony, loving Mother of Karen and Stephen, much loved Grandmother of Laura and Simon, very dear Great-Grandmother of Harry and Daisy, Sister of Tom and Auntie of Christopher.

Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Thursday 10th November at 1.00pm. All flowers and further enquiries to Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501.

Carole Ann WHITE (Pennington)

The death occurred very peacefully on the 27th October 2022 of Mrs Carole Ann White aged 71 years of Glossop, Derbyshire and formerly of Manchester. Carole leaves her beloved husband Glynn, and her loving daughters Kate and Laura, Sister Lynn and Brother Will.

Carole will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 9th November 2022 with a service at St Marys Church, Hollingworth at 2:15pm and will be followed by a committal at Dukinfield Crematorium at 3:30pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if desired are to Multiple System Atrophy Trust. Arthur Worsley Funeral Services Limited Arthur Worsley Funeral Services Limited 113 Station Road, Hadfield 01457 852381 www.arthurworsley.co.uk.

Dorothy WHITEHEAD

It is with great sadness to announce Dorothy passed away on 21st October 2022, in Royal Oldham Hospital, aged 90 years. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Stephen's Church, High Street, Middleton, M24 6DX, on Wednesday 9th November 2022, at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to benefit Rainbow Trust. All enquiries to S Wellens and Sons, tel: 0161 643 2677.

Rev Michael Robert John WILLIAMS

On 28 October 2022 peacefully in Bury Hospice aged 81 years. Former Curate at St Leonards, Middleton, Rector at St Marks, White Moss, Blackley and Emmanuel with St James, Gorton. Beloved husband of Sue, loving father of Deborah, Jonathan, James and Katy.

Taid to 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Church, Bury on Wednesday 16 November at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired. Cheques made payable to Bury Hospice may be forwarded to Silletts Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2TQ or via the family's memorial page at www.sillettsfunerals.co.uk Enquiries tel 0161 723 2383.

Doris ROBINSON (nee Mayor)

Passed away peacefully at home with family present on 17th October, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Stephen, Andrew Timothy and Michael, a dear Sister to Patricia Redfern and the late Ruth Brown and a much loved Grandma to 8 Grandchildren.

Funeral Service on Tuesday 8th November at St Matthew with St Mary Church, Cleveland Road, Crumpsall, at 11:30am, followed by a committal at Blackley Crematorium at 1:00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations c/o Lilleywhites Funeral Service, 301 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JA. Cheques payable to either Cancer Research UK or Francis House Family Trust, a Manchester Children's Hospice, two of her favourite charities.

Doris Robinson (funeral-notices.co.uk)

John William WINTER

Died at home on 16th October 2022 aged 76 years. The darling husband of Celia, together for 60 loving happy years. Proud and loving father of Anthony and Nicola, much loved father-in-law of Martin and Louise, cherished grandad of Joseph, Sarah and Samuel and a loving brother or Margaret and Joanna.

Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, a true gentleman. Such wonderful memories of you forever in our hearts xxxx. Special thank you to Dr. Heys, nurse Gillian and all others who offered care for Johnny.

The funeral service and committal will take place at The East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe on Thursday 10th November at 10.30am. Flowers welcome: All enquiries to Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors 215 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 8GW Tel 0161 796 6018. www.paulwilliamsfunerals.co.uk.

In Memoriams

Michael Joseph GRIFFIN

Treasured 19th Anniversary Memories of a dear Husband, Dad and Grandad, who passed away on November 4, 2003. A Husband like you, is hard to find, a gentleman generous, loving and kind.

Always smiling, happy and content, loved and respected, wherever he went. Without goodbye, you slipped away but the love and memories, will always stay. Just as you were, you will always be, locked in my heart, for eternity. Love and miss you always, from your loving Wife Bridie (Babe).

No farewells were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why, our thoughts are always with you and memories never fade. We treasure all the things you did and all the love you gave.

We love and miss you more than words can say, from your proud Sons Michael, Paul, John, Fenton, Robert and Ged, Daughters-in-law Sheila, Fiona, Joanna, Mary, Kate and the late Debbie. The brightest star, shining at night is our beautiful Grandad, saying "Goodnight".

Your precious and devoted Grandchildren Ciara, Niall, Katie, Joseph, Anna, Megan, Lauren, Patrick, Luke, Abigail, Molly, Jacob, Jack and Alice. The Mass will be offered on Sunday 6th November at St. Bernard's R.C. Church Burnage Lane, Burnage at 10.00am.

Barbara LORD

Barbara Lord passed away 1st November 2021. My mother, my best friend. Love Stephen x

Birthday Memoriams

Jimmy MEEK

4th November Precious birthday memories of my devoted husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. You gave us all you had to give, however great or small, but you gave us love, the greatest gift of all. Your Loving Wife Mary and Family St Therese Pray for him x x x x

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk .

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