Moving messages have been left this week by those who have lost loved ones.
Relatives and friends have paid tribute to those who have recently passed away, with information about funeral arrangements, while others mark anniversaries and birthdays for the deceased.
Each notice has been published in the Manchester Evening News print edition in the last week - from Friday, November 1 to Friday, November 8 - before being featured online.
To see the full list of death notices, in memoriams, and birthday memoriams, then please visit the Manchester Evening News section in Funeral Notices online.
You can search by names, date range, and filter by time or alphabetically.
Death notices
Maureen Nee Bond Gilhurst
It is with great sadness we announce that Maureen passed away peacefully in hospital on 15th October 2019 surrounded by her loving family, aged 74 years.
Beloved wife to George, loving Mum to Brandon, Kathryn and Daryl, treasured Gran to Bradley, Connor and Callum, big Sister to Kathleen, David, Pat, Denise, Marie and Michelle. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to Cancer Research UK.
On Friday 8th November, Maureen will be received into Blackley Crematorium for service and committal at 2.00pm.
All further enquiries to Karen Brammer of Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston. Tel 0161 681 1864.
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
Anthony Tony Henshaw
It is with great sadness we announce that Tony passed away on 22nd October 2019 surrounded by his loving family aged 58 years.
Much loved and devoted husband of Jacqueline.
Loving Father of Matthew, James and Dominic.
Also dear brother and uncle.
He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
Family flowers only, donations preferred to the Christie Allsorts.
On Monday 18th November Tony will be received into the Roman Catholic Church of St Dunstan, Moston for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by committal at Blackley Crematorium.
All further enquiries to Karen Brammer of Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston. Tel: 0161-681-1864.
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
Alex Jackson
Of Winton Eccles Passed away peacefully on 22nd October 2019 aged 78 years Loving Husband to the late Maureen.
Beloved father of Andrew, Christopher and Michael, Father-in-law to Denise, Jane and Suzanne and a much loved grandfather to Evie and Catriona.
Funeral service will take place on Monday 11th November 2019 at 11am, Peel Green Crematorium.
Family flowers only please.
Donations to Parkinson's UK.
All further enquires to Christopher Terry funeral service 620, Liverpool Rd Eccles M30 7NA. Tel 0161 707 5888.
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Salford
Joan Lebeter
"A True Lady - 10th February 1926" Joan passed away peacefully on 20th October 2019.
Her family would like you to join them to celebrate a great 93 years.
Joan was a special lady loved by her daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends both here and worldwide.
The service will be held on Friday, 8th November 2019 at Oldham Crematorium at 1.00pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dr Kershaws Hospice.
All further enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Failsworth. Tel: 0161 682 6139
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
John and Bridget McGowan
In loving memory. Sadly missed from the Family.
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
Terence Worsley
Passed away on 24th October 2019 at Manchester Royal Infirmary aged 67 years.
Devoted son to the recently departed Marjorie, dearly loved husband to Susan, brother to Keith, Mike and Ann, brother-in-law to Gaynor, Debbie, Stephen, Sue, Michael and Bev.
Uncle of Tim, Joe, Kerry, Nicole, Fawn, Simon, Daniel and Joshua.
The service and committal will be at Radcliffe Crematorium on Monday 11th November at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired, cheques made payable to Manchester Royal Infirmary may be forwarded to Silletts Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2TQ or online at sillettsfunerals.co.uk where you will find the family's memorial page.
You can also share messages and memories for the family via this page. Enquiries to Tel: 0161 723 2383.
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
William Anthony Cavanagh
On 29th October 2019, whilst fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, peacefully in hospital and of Timperley, surrounded by his loving family, Bill aged 83 years, the beloved husband of Anne, the devoted Father of Michael, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Daniel, a treasured grandfather, dear father in law, brother and uncle.
Bill will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Hugh's R.C. Church, West Timperley, on Thursday, 14th November at 12.15pm followed by committal at Altrincham Crematorium.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be placed in the box at Church.
All inquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes. Tel: 0161 973 1515
Published: 02/11/19
Hometown: Altrincham
Ray Gayshon
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 20th October 2019.
A service will be held at St Margaret's Church, Prestwich on Friday 8th November 2019 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only.
Enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service 0161 773 2749.
Published: 02/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
Diane Hall
Age 68, formerly of Bramhall. Died in Tenerife on 30th October 2019.
Widow of Malcolm, beloved mother of Nick and wife Yana, much loved sister and aunt.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Published: 02/11/19
Hometown: Bramhall
Joan Hambleton
In loving memory of Joan Hambleton who went to heaven on 25th October 2019.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, the beloved wife of the late John, a loving mother, nana and great nana.
Funeral service and committal at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich on Wednesday 6th November at 10.00am.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Dementia UK.
Donations and enquiries to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251.
Published: 02/11/19
Hometown: Knutsford
Lana Hutton
Passed away at home on October 15th 2019, surrounded by her loving family aged 73 years.
The beloved Wife of the late David Arnold Hutton (now re-united).
Much loved and devoted Mum of Chris, Daniel and Emma, treasured and loving Nana of Lizzie, Jael, Aimee and Amber.
Also dear Mother In Law, Sister and Sister In Law who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
On Wednesday November 13th Lana will be received into The Manchester Crematorium for service and committal at 11.00am.
Family flowers only please, donations if preferred to 'The Christie' or 'The Cats Protection' All further enquiries to Gemma Kennedy of Michael Kennedy Funeral Service Blackley tel: 0161 277-9205.
Published: 02/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
Terence Riley
On 21st October 2019, peacefully in hospital following a long illness surrounded by his loving family, Terry of Wythenshawe, aged 68 years, the devoted husband of Christine, the dearest Dad of Anthony, Mark and Tracey, treasured Grandad and Great Grandad, a dear father in law, brother, uncle and great friend to many.
The Funeral Service will take place at Manchester Crematorium on Friday, 8th November at 1.00pm.
Family flowers only please but donations may be made at the funeral for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes. Tel:0161 973 1515
Published: 02/11/19
Hometown: Wythenshawe
Dorothy Banks
(Potty Dotty) Aged 88 years. Potty passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on 25.10.2019.
Much loved wife to the late Derek Banks, a very special mum, nan and great-nan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service will take place on Friday, 8th November at Peel Green Crematorium at 11.40am.
Donations if desired to the Lewy Body Society followed by refreshments at Monton Sports Club.
All enquires to Alder Forest Funeral Home, 375 Worsley Road, Winton, Eccles, M30 8HU. Tel 0161 707-8778
Published: 01/11/19
Hometown: Wythenshawe
Reginald Collins
On 22nd October 2019, peacefully in hospital aged 91 years.
Beloved husband of Margaret and dearly loved dad of Steven. Reg will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service and Committal at Stockport Crematorium, Rowan Chapel, on Thursday November 7th at 3.15pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Centrepoint (support for homeless young people) c/o George Hill Funeral Directors, 71, London Road, Hazel Grove SK7 4AX. Tel 0161 483 3414.
Published: 01/11/19
Hometown: Stockport
Brian Etchells
On October 17th, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, Brian aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita. A dear brother of Martin and Judith.
Dear brother in law of Maureen and John and a much loved uncle and great uncle.
Funeral service to take place at Dukinfield Crematorium on Thursday 7th November at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Multiple Sclerosis Society. Enquiries to N.Gill Funeral Director. Tel: 0161 370 2129
Published: 01/11/19
Hometown: Droylsden
Julie Annette Hendry
Peacefully on 28th October 2019 in Willow Wood Hospice, Julie aged 55 years.
Beloved Wife of Brian, much loved Daughter to Joan, loving Sister to Jackie and John also devoted Aunty to James.
Julie will be very sadly missed by family, friends and all who knew her.
Funeral Service to take place at Dukinfield Crematorium on Wednesday 13th November 2019 at 1.00pm.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired to Willow Wood Hospice. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Droylsden Tel.0161 371 1003
Published: 01/11/19
Hometown: Droylsden
Irene Elizabeth Nestor
On 19th October 2019, peacefully at home, fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church, R.I.P.
The dearly loved daughter of the late Timothy and Mary Snee. The devoted wife of the late Jack, R.I.P. A treasured Mother of Marie, Carmel, Angela, Bernard and Fiona. Mother in Law of William, Craig, Francis, Susan and John.
Also a caring and adored Grandmother to Sebastian, Stephanie, Clare, Bianca, Sophia, Alexandra, Lillian, Joseph, Molly, Anna, Ella, Catherine, Patrick and Luke, and Great Grandmother to William and Declan.
Irene will be received into St Margaret Mary's Church on Sunday 10th November at 4.30pm.
A Requiem Mass will be offered on Monday 11 November at 10.30am followed by interment at St Joseph's Cemetery, Moston.
No flowers by request, donations if desired to Cornerstones Charity. All inquiries to S. Wellens and Sons (New Moston). Tel. 0161 681 4377
Published: 01/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
In Memoriams
John and Bridget McGowan
In loving memory. Sadly missed from the Family.
Published: 01/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
Birthday Memoriams
Jimmy Meek
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 x
Published: 04/11/19
Hometown: Manchester
