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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

Aloysius Louis ADDERLEY

Announcing the sad passing of my father who died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 96. A much loved father and grandfather as well as an avid Manchester City fan.

Born, raised and educated in Manchester, his true home, his later days in his place of retirement, North Wales, brought him much joy and happiness. He is survived by his wife Diane and his three children, Richard, Nick and David. May he rest in peace.

Kenneth Edward (Ken) ALLEN

Ken aged 94 years of Peterchurch, Herefordshire, formerly of Heaton Mersey passed away on 6th January at Hereford County Hospital following a period of declining health.

Much loved father of Juliette and Barnaby, father-in-law of Phillip and much loved brother of the late Joyce. Old Mancunian boy who left in 1944 and former President of Heaton Mersey Cricket, Tennis and Lacrosse Club.

Ken elected to donate his body for medical research but a Memorial Service will take place on Friday 27th January at 2pm at St Bartholomew's Church, Vowchurch. No flowers please but donations to the Peterchurch branch of the Royal British Legion. Enquiries to family at: lr14eyf@gmail.com or 01981-551932.

Edna AYERS (nee Wolfenden)

On Monday 9th January 2023 Edna passed away peacefully aged 81 years. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday 6th February at East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Alzheimer's UK. For all enquiries please contact Unsworths Funeral Services, 37 Market Street, Tottington BL8 4AA Tel 01204 886 161.

Mrs Evelyn CHARGE (formerly known as Harney)

Passed away at home, aged 88. Born in Dublin, she lived in Manchester and Chesterfield. Evelyn was a retired teacher. She was active in the church community. Evelyn leaves her husband Gordon, four daughters and eight grandchildren.

The funeral service takes place on February 2, 2023, All Saints Church, Hassop, at 11am. Funeral Directors: Co-op Funeralcare, 276 Newbold Road, Newbold Chesterfield (01246 211041).

Evelyn Charge (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Gwendoline Rose (Gwen) BOON (nee Maskell)

On December 19th peacefully at home, Gwen aged 101 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Loving mum of the late Gillian and a dear mother in law of the late Keith. Much loved nanna to Simon and Gabrielle and great nanna to Rhys and Hope.

Gwen will be very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Dukinfield Crematorium on Friday 27th January 2023 at 10.00 am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Willow Wood Hospice. Enquiries to N.Gill inc G.& E.Rayment 146 Manchester Road, Droylsden. Tel: 0161 370 2129.

Ivor Gordon BRADLEY

Peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital on Monday 2nd January 2023. Ivor, aged 78 and of Shaw Heath, Stockport will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Funeral service to be held at Stockport Crematorium (Rowan Chapel) on Wednesday 25th January 2023 at 10:00 followed by interment in Mill Lane Cemetery.

Floral tributes welcome, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries contact C. Middleton & Son Ltd, Stockport:- 0161 483 3263.

Doris BRINDLEY

Peacefully, in a nursing home, on 10th January 2023, Doris, aged 99 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Harold, a much loved and cherished Mum, Nana and Great Nana "Dot". She will be greatly missed by all her family.

Service and Committal at Manchester Crematorium on Tuesday 7th February at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations to Alzheimer's Society. All inquiries to RE Jones Funeralcare 0161 973 1536. RE Jones Funeralcare, 17 Ashton Lane, Sale, M33 6NP.

Alan CLEGG

Passed away peacefully at home on 24th December 2022. Loving husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held on 24th January at St Michael's Church, Townley Street, Middleton at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Oldham Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Dr Kershaw's Hospice. All enquiries to Johnston Bros Funeral Services 140 Oldham Road, Middleton 0161 643 2690.

Shirley Anne GRAHAM

Sadly passed away on 31st December 2022 aged 79 years. Beloved wife to the late John Graham. Devoted Mum to Angela and Clive. Mother-in-law to Nick and Kristina. Much loved Gran to Colette, Libby, Sam and Ed.

Loving sister to Grahame. Sister-in-law to Veronica. Shirley will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Service Thursday 2nd February 2023, 11:00am at Altrincham Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in Shirley's memory to Maggie's Centre or Bury Hospice can be given at the service. All enquiries to Kenneth Dewey and Sons, 227/229 Grove Lane, Timperley. WA15 7UF. 0161 980 3878.

George GRANT

Passed away peacefully in Warrington Hospital on Saturday 17th December aged 87 years. Beloved Husband to Joyce, much loved Father of Jonathan, Uncle to Caroline.

George will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Altrincham Crematorium on Friday 27th January 2023, 12pm onto Agecroft Cemetery, 1:30pm. All enquiries to Ian Clarke Funeral Directors. 0161 962 4141.

Pauline GREENWOOD

Passed away peacefully at home on 16th January 2023, aged 87 years. Beloved Mother and Grandmother. Sadly, missed by all. The funeral service will be held on 21st February at 12:00pm at St Barnabas Church.

Followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Springhill Hospice or St Barnabas Church. All further enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare, Co-op. 634 Halifax Road Littleborough OL16 2SQ Tel: 01706 374461.

Cliff HALL

Tragically at Leighton Hospital on Wednesday 21st December 2022, Cliff aged 82 years of Plumley, formerly Stockport. The dearly beloved husband of Norma, much loved father of Colin, Christopher and Marvin, and a treasured grandad.

Funeral to take place on Thursday 26th January 2023, pm at the Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if preferred to Muffin Pug Rescue. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth Holmes Chapel Tel: 01477 532427.

Margaret Dorothy HARRIS

Passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital after a short illness on 4 January 2023, aged 90 years. Former State Registered Nurse and life-long dog lover, avid reader, and doer of crosswords.

Margaret was the wife to the late Laurence. Mum to Mark, Sue, Dave and Carol. Mum-in-law to Ian and Mike. Granny to Philip, Claire, Adam, Tom (d), Lizzy, Violet and Aggie (the dog). Great Granny to Lily and Harry. Loved and cherished by us all.

The funeral will take place on Thursday 2nd February 2023, 2.30 pm at Dukinfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the RSPCA or Guide Dogs for the Blind. Arrangements Arthur Worsley Funeral Services Limited, Hadfield, Glossop. Tel: 01457 852381 www.arthurworsley.co.uk.


Mark Andrew WHITEHEAD

Passed away on the 7th January 2023, Aged 56 years. The funeral service and committal will be held at Rochdale Crematorium. on Thursday 9th February 2023 at 11.50am.

Family flowers only Donations gratefully accepted in Mark's memory to Rochdale Chess Club. All further enquiries to Killpatricks Funeralcare Tel 01706 374461.

Mark Whitehead (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Joyce HAYES

It is with great sadness we announce Joyce passed away on 30th December 2022 aged 86 years. No reunited with Bernard. Much loved daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Hayes and loving sister of the late Beryl and formerly of Cobden Street, Moston.

She will be sadly missed by Paula, Rachel, Christina, Rose and Tony. On Friday 27th January Joyce will be received into St Andrew's Church, Higher Blackley for service and interment at 2.00pm. All further enquiries to Karen Brammer of Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston Tel: 0161-681-1864.

Roy HEALEY

Passed away suddenly on 29th December, 2022, aged 78 years, a beloved husband to the late Elizabeth, much loved dad of Sandra, Mandy and Paul, dear father in law to Peter, Roy and Jamie, a cherished grandad and great grandad, loving brother of Lynn and friend who will be sadly missed.

At rest in the Forest View Funeral Home. Roy's funeral cortege will leave from his home on Friday, 27th January, for service and cremation at Burnley Crematorium, 9-15 a.m.

Family flowers only please or donations are being received for British Heart Foundation, c/o and All inquiries to Alderson and Horan Funeral Service, 810 Burnley Rd, Crawshawbooth, BB4 8BH. Tel. 01706 830294 or 01282 427483.

Marianne HOLDEN

Peacefully passed away at Haslingden Hall Care Home on 5th January, 2023, aged 101 years. A beloved wife to the late Ernest, much loved mum to Paul, Nigel and Philip, dear mother-in-law to Margaret and Thelma, a cherished nan and great nan.

Marianne's funeral cortege will leave from the Forest View Funeral Home, Crawshawbooth on Wednesday, 18th January at 8.45a.m. for service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium, 9.40a.m.

Family flowers only please or donations are being received for Motor Neurone Disease, c/o and all inquiries to Alderson and Horan Funeral Service, 810 Burnley Rd, Crawshawbooth, BB4 8BH. Tel. 01706 830249 or 01282 427483.

Dorothy HOPE (nee Tracey)

86 years old of Bollington Road, Ancoats, Manchester, 1936 - 2022 Passed away on boxing day 2022 and went to Heaven. Dot was the beloved mother of her only son Stephen, and was the very proud and loving grandmother of Sonny, her only grandchild whom she loved with all her heart and soul.

Dot spent her working life from 1954 to 1999 as a nurse caring for others at North Manchester General Hospital. Dot is now reunited with her mam and dad, Emily and Henry and her sisters and brother, Emily, Muriel, Maureen and Harry in paradise, she was also very proud to be an aunt to all of her nephews and nieces whom she very much loved.

"Mum you are my guardian Angel, you are my best friend and the best mum any son could ever dream of, you have given absolutely everything of yourself to me, relentlessly and tirelessly and without question, you devoted yourself and your whole life and love to me until your last breath.

"My heart and my life are shattered without you, every place, every sight and sound and memory remind me of you, now there is an emptiness that cannot ever be filled without you.

You will always be the one I love and I am so very proud of you and everything you did and achieved in your life, and most of all I am so very proud to be your son. Goodnight mum, until we see each other again, hugs and kisses,'' Stephen.

Dot is survived by her son Stephen and grandson Sonny. Church service will be held at 12 noon at St Cross Church, Clayton on Tuesday 24th January. Burial will be at Philips Park cemetery Riverpark Road, Manchester at 1.15pm. All enquiries to A.J Bradley and Sons 900 Ashton New Road, Clayton Tel; 0161 223 0101 c/o Daniel.

Audrey HUGHES

Peacefully at Berrycroft Manor, Romiley on Thursday 29th December 2022. Audrey, aged 87 and of Bramhall, Stockport will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and everyone who knew her.

Funeral service to be held at Stockport Crematorium (Cypress Chapel) on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries contact C. Middleton and Son Ltd, Stockport :- 0161 483 3263.

Alan WILLIAMS

Peacefully on 27th December 2022, Alan aged 80 years. Devoted Husband of the late Patricia, much loved Dad of Steven and Vicky, Father-in-Law of Lynette and Ged. Dearly loved Grandad of Ava, Jessica, William and Esmae. Also a friend to many, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimers Society. Further enquiries to Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501.

Alan Williams (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Valarie Ann HUGHES

On 15th January 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Valarie aged 70 years and of Prestwich. The dearly beloved wife of Bryan, much loved mum of Nichola, Paul and Emma, a devoted Nana and great-Nana, a loving sister, aunt and a dear friend to many.

The funeral service will take place at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich on Wednesday 8th February at 1pm followed by interment at Agecroft Cemetery. All enquiries to Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors 215 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 8GW Tel 0161 796 6018 www.paulwilliamsfunerals.co.uk.

Patricia JOHNSON (Roper)

Beloved Mother of Carl and Celina, Nanny to Sarah and Emily, Stanley, Senan and Torin. Passed away at home in Plymouth. A memorial service will be held in Stockport at St Mary's RC Church, Heaton Norris on the 20th January at 11.30am followed by interment of ashes (family only.)

A wake will be held at the Alma Lodge Hotel, Buxton Road, from 1.30pm. The family would love anyone who knew Pat to join in celebrating her life. There will be family flowers only and anyone who kindly wants to make a donation please give to Dementia UK.

Glyn JONES

Of Gatley. On 31st December 2022 aged 76. Predeceased by his wife, Doreen. Much loved father of David and Mark and grandfather of Oliver, Amelia, Nicolas and Alex. Will be greatly missed by his partner, Jane.

Service & Committal at Manchester Crematorium (Old Chapel) on Monday, 30th January at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Macmillan. All enq & Donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd, Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ Tel 0161 428 2097.

Reverend Father David Francis O'KANE

Reverend Father David Francis Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Father O'Kane, who died peacefully on 7th January 2023, a week after his 90th birthday, at St. Joseph's Home, Plymouth Grove.

(Little Sister's of the Poor), fortified by the Rites of the Holy Catholic Church. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, fellow Priests and former parishioners. May he Rest in Peace.

Fr. O'Kane will be received into St. Herbert's R.C. Church, Broadway, Chadderton OL9 0JY at 7-00 p.m., on Wednesday 8th February 2023, prior to Requiem Mass on Thursday 9th February at 12-00 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for CAFOD or Springhill Hospice, Rochdale. For further enquiries, please contact Leach and Clegg Funeral Service. 99 Dale St. Milnrow. Tel. 01706 647377.

Coral PARRETT

On 7th January, Coral passed away peacefully at Cedar Lodge Care Home, Stratford-upon-Avon aged 94 years. No flowers please, but donations, if wished for The Bobby Moore Unit, Stepping Hill Hospital may be sent to A E Bennett & Sons, 34 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon Avon, CV37 6EE.

Robert Andrew PEAT

Robert peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday 10th January 2023. Aged 69 years. Treasured brother to Valarie, Hillary & Alison. A cherished uncle to Emma & Samantha also much loved Uncle & Great Uncle. A good friend to many.

Robert's funeral service is to take place on Tuesday 14th February 2023 at Rochdale Crematorium at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation. All enquiries to Spotland Bridge Funeral Service - 01706 869995.

Shirley Ann POTTER

It is with great sadness we announce that Shirley peacefully passed away on the 16th December 2022, aged 81 years. A much loved and adored wife to Ronnie, mum to Ian & Gill, nanna to Hannah & Edwin, sister, auntie and a friend to many.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 20th January in All Saints RC Church, Sale at 11am. Followed by interment in St Martins Church, Sale. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Ashton on Mersey Village in Bloom. All donations should be forwarded along with enquiries to Herbert Murray Funeral Directors, 29 Green Lane, Sale, M33 5PN. Tel: 0161-962-3456.

Shirley Potter (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Doris PRITS (Beech)

On Friday 30th December 2022 Doris Prits (nee Beech) passed away peacefully with family in the care of staff at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The funeral service will be held at Manchester Crematorium on Monday 23rd January 2023 at 10am followed by burial at Stretford Cemetery.

Alan PROVOST

Alan passed away peacefully on the 15th of December 2022, aged 78. Beloved Uncle and friend to many. The funeral service will take place at Peel Green Crematorium on 25th of January at 10.20am.

Family flowers only. We would like to invite you back to the wake at the Park Inn in Monton. For any enquiries, please contact Eccles Coop Funeralcare 0161 789 3803.

John Allen RABY

On 9th January 2023, peacefully in hospital, aged 85 years, the dear husband of Dot, a much loved dad to Andrew and Gill. He will also be sadly missed by Hazel, Colin, Alison, all his grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Service and Cremation to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at 1-00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service. Milnrow. Tel, 647377.

Sheila SCANNELL

Peacefully in St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Longsight on 14th January 2023 Whilst Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church and formerly of Tuam, County Galway and Rusholme Sheila aged 91 years R.I.P.

The dearly loved Wife of the late John R.I.P. Now reunited and much loved Mum of Mary and John. Also a beloved Granny of Roisin and cherished Mother-in-law of James and Maria.

She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Evening reception to take place at St. Joseph's R.C. Chapel, Plymouth Grove, Longsight, Manchester M13 0AR on Wednesday 25th January at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday 26th January at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Southern Cemetery.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to The Little Sisters Of The Poor. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.

John Michael (Mike) SHAW

Mike passed away peacefully at Fairfield General Hospital on the 6th January. Beloved Husband of the late Jenny, Mike will be missed dearly by Friends and Family.

The Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 15th February, 12 noon at St Vincent de Paul Norden, Followed by Committal at Rochdale Crematorium.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers in Mike's Memory to MND or Springhill Hospice. All enquires to Michelle at Robert Nuttall (inc Joseph Greene) Funeral Service 269 Manchester Road Rochdale OL11 3PQ 01706 645-750.

Susan Elizabeth (Betty) THOMAS

Passed away peacefully on 27 December 2022 at her home in Gatley, aged 91. Wife of the late William Eric Thomas. Much loved mother of Nigel and Carol (deceased) and their spouses Jane and Stephen.

Very proud grandmother of Christopher, Simon and Jenny; Tamsin, Naomi and Ian. Great-grandmother to Elowen and Tom, Lottie, Oliver and Sam. A church service will be held at Elm Road United Reformed Church, Gatley, Cheshire on Tuesday 17th January at 2:30pm. All welcome. Family flowers only.

Retiring collection will be for the Carol Lay Memorial Fund supporting Children's Hospice South West, donations via www.carolslegacy.co.uk, or to funeral director Daniel J Mellor Independent Funeral Director, 118 Gatley Road, Gatley, Cheshire. SK8 4AD. Tel: 0161 491 2500.

Gordon Joseph TIPPING

Peacefully in hospital after a short illness surrounded by his loving family Gordon aged 87 years R.I.P. The dearly loved Husband of the late Beryl R.I.P. Treasured Dad of Stephen, Christine and Susan. Also a much loved Grandad and Great Grandad.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Requiem Mass at St Hilda's R.C. Church, Kenworthy Lane, Northenden on Friday 20th of January at 11am prior to committal at the Manchester Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be sent to the Northenden Social Club. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors, 390 Palatine Road, Northenden M22 4FZ tel 0161 945 2097.

Sheila TOMLINSON (nee Nangle)

On 1st January 2023, suddenly but peacefully in Hospital, Sheila passed away aged 85 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Much loved mum of Jacky and Stephen, also a loving nana, great nana, sister, sister in law, auntie and friend to many.

Funeral service and committal will take place on Friday 27th January 2023 in Agecroft Crematorium Chapel at 3:00pm. All enquiries and floral tributes to Bridgewater Funeral Service, 27 Chaddock Lane, Boothstown, Manchester M28 1DB. Tel: 0161 637 7550.

David WESTAWAY

8th December 1932 – 7th January 2023 of Heald Green It is with profound sadness that we announce David’s peaceful passing on 7 January at Wythenshawe Hospital, following a short illness. Devoted husband of Mary and treasured father of Rebecca. Former Chief Flying Instructor at 631 VGS (RAF Sealand).

Fr Tony McGrath will celebrate a Requiem Mass at Christ Church, Heald Green on Wednesday, 8 February at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Mill Lane Cemetery, Cheadle. He will be greatly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the 'RAF Association', a registered charity providing welfare support to all serving and ex-serving personnel and their dependants.

For all enquiries, donations and Chapel of Rest appointments: Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ Email: john@jasfunerals.co.uk Tel. 0161 428 2097.

David Westway (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Ann UNSWORTH

Sadly passed away on the 27th December 2022, aged 73 years. Daughter of the late Matt and Lill Robinson, loving Sister of Rosy, Derek, Kevin, Janet, Robert, Diane, Lill and the late Margaret and Matty also a dear Aunty to many. Our Beautiful Sister.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 19th January at St Luke's Church, Deeplish at 10.45am followed by committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 11.50am. Reception to follow at Bamford Bowling Club, all welcome. All flowers and further enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941.

Sheila Anne WALTERS

Passed peacefully on the 30th November aged 81. Loving wife to Mal. Mum to Michael, Margaret & Hazel. Grandma to Michael & James. Great-Grandma to Polly & Finn.

The funeral is to take place on: Tuesday 20th December 12.20pm. At Peel Green crematorium Eccles. Family flowers only donation to Open Doors dementia service. GMMH.

David Frederick WHITE

Passed away peacefully on 30/12/2022 aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, father to Stephen and Andrew, devoted grandfather to Shahla, Kessia and Freddie. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

David was involved in Junior Football as a Manager and Referee during the 1970's, 80's and 90's and will be remembered by many in the Stockport area. Funeral to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on 23rd January 2023 at 1:15pm.

June Iris WHITTNEY (Cookson)

On 6th January 2023, June passed away peacefully at Arbour Court Care Home, aged 95 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother of Brian, Stuart, Janice and Pat, and beloved grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 21.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday 8th February 2023, at Stockport Crematorium, The Rowan Chapel, at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society. Donations & enquiries please to Brian Sharples & Son 52 Stockport Road, Marple SK6 6AB. Telephone 0161 427 2079.

Glyn William WILLIAMS

Peacefully on 26th December 2022 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, aged 89 years and of Bersham, North Wales. Son of the late Alice (nee Green) Rogers/Williams/Pemberton previously of Oldham.

Funeral service at Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham on Monday, 30th January 2023 at 11:30 am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be given in memory for Clwyd Veteran & Vintage Society. All inquiries please to Roberts Bros, Funeral Directors, High Street, Pentre Broughton, Wrexham. 01978 756997.

Jean WOLSTENHOLME (nee Shaw)

Was born in Widnes on Christmas Day, 1927, and died in Manchester just after her 95th birthday on January 9, 2023. The third of five children of George Joseph Shaw and Hilda Taylor, she was an amazing woman of the Greatest Generation who as a teenager worked as a glassblower making landmine detonators.

At 20 she met the love of her life, James Wolstenholme, at a NAAFI tea, and followed him, a Regimental Sergeant Major in the Manchester Regiment, around the world for ten years before settling down to raise her family.

A lover of sudoku and quiz shows, a dedicated Girl Guides Brown Owl, and a lifelong member of the Trefoil Guild, Jean touched all who knew her with kindness and love. She taught her children lessons of love and acceptance, of duty and commitment, of sacrifice and hard work. But above all love.

Jean Wolstenholme did not have a privileged life, but she did have a rich one. As a wife and mother, sister and grandparent, friend and community leader, she gave the most of herself and asked the least in return.

She is survived by her Son, Keith Wolstenholme of Hr. Blackley, Daughter Avril Wolstenholme and Son-in-law Paul Morrow of Prestwich, Daughter Helen Wolstenholme and Son-in-law Mark Britt of Cary, NC, USA.

Grandchildren Alexander Wolstenholme-Britt of Washington, DC, USA and Samantha Wolstenholme-Britt of Cambridge, MA, USA, Sister Barbara and Brother-in-law David Whitley of Rainhill, and Sister Violet and Brother-in-law Richard Brooklyn of Natal, South Africa.

A funeral service will be held at the Blackley Cemetery Chapel on February 2, 2023 at 2pm, followed by interment. Condolences and flowers may be sent to Co-op Funeralcare, 11 Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 6RA. Tel 0161 795 3400.

Jean Wolstenholme (funeral-notices.co.uk)

In Memoriams

Rita CAMPION

Who died January 15, 2011 In loving memory of a dear wife and best friend. From your loving husband Dave, and greatly missed by children Ian, Paula and Phil, son-in-law Paul and grandchildren Bethan, Jacob, Emily and Noah. Rita you did us all proud, you were the best xxx

Birthday Memoriams

John (Jack) HESTER

Died 18th June 2017, aged 84. Beloved husband to Doris, loving dad to Christine & Cheryl, cherished Grandad to Rebecca & Heather, Forever in our hearts especially on your birthday 17th January.

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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