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Joel Shooter

The dearly missed people whose deaths and funerals were announced in the 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

Her Majesty QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral on 08/09/2022, aged 96 years.

Born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21,1926 in London, Her Majesty was the oldest daughter of Prince Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

The young Princess' destiny was forever changed in December 1936 when her uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne making his brother, and Princess Elizabeth's father, Prince Albert Duke of York, King George VI. Princess Elizabeth then became Heir Presumptive to the throne.

Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten of the Royal Navy, formerly Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark on 20 November 1947. Prince Phillip was given the title Duke of Edinburgh and served loyally by the side of Her Majesty The Queen until his death on 9th April 2021.

The couple had two children Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Anne, Princess Royal. On February 6th 1952 King George VI passed away making Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth II. A period of official mourning followed with the Queen's coronation being held some time later at Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had two further children: Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

On 2nd June 2022 Her Majesty celebrated 70 years on the throne making her the longest serving monarch in UK history. Her death will be felt around the world and a period of mourning is expected to last at least ten days. Details of her funeral will be announced in due course.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. Her Majesty The Queen served her country for more than 70 years and conducted herself with grace and dignity; her strength and dedication will be her legacy. May she rest in peace.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Mildred Hazel ALLEN

Peacefully in Manchester on 11th August 2022 aged 84 years. Service to be held at Manchester Crematorium, Barlow Moor Road, Chortlon, on Tuesday 20th September 2022 at 11.30am. All Enquiries to R.Pepperdine & Sons Ltd Tel- 0161 881 5363.

Margaret BEAMAN (Hardy)

Born 9 February 1937. Died peacefully, surrounded by family on 23 August 2022. Her Requiem Mass will be on Wednesday 14 September, 2:00pm at St Anne's RC Church, Fairfield, M11 1GR. Donations in remembrance to Alzheimer's Research UK most welcome.

Anne-Marie BOYLE

On 22nd August 2022 aged 53 years. Much loved Mum of Nicole and cherished Nana of Lexa. Service and Cremation to take place on Wednesday 14th September at Rochdale Crematorium at 2.20pm.

Family Flowers only, donations if desired to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service, 99 Dale Street, Milnrow, OL16 3NW, 01706-647377.

John (Paddy) CARROLL

Paddy Suddenly after a short illness, in Kilkenny, Paddy Carroll former citizen of Bath. Beloved husband of Laura, son of the late Anne and late Patrick, fond nephew and dear cousin to many. Enquiries to McGull's Funeral Home, County Carlow, Republic of Ireland.

James S CRABBE

1959-2022 Florida USA & Altrincham UK Survived by his loving Wife, Son & Brother James passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side. He was the quintessential British gentleman.

Always opened the door and stood back for you to walk through first. An avid rugby player in the early days, he ended up refereeing. He was a chartered mechanical engineer and worked at Procter & Gamble for over 35 years.

The most important thing to James was his family and was so proud of his son Rory. Sleep well James. You were taken too soon. You will forever remain in our hearts. God Bless until we meet again.

James Crabbe (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Muriel CUNNINGHAM

Peacefully on the 21st August 2022, aged 93 years. Muriel will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. Requiem Mass at St Ann's Church, Cheadle Hulme on Tuesday 6th September at 10.00 am prior to committal at Manchester Crematorium in the Old Chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers to St Ann's Hospice' care of the funeral director.

Kathleen DEVLIN

On August 29th, 2022 whilst surrounded by her daughters Kathleen passed away peacefully at home aged 83 years.

The much loved and loving mum of Karen, Lorraine and the late Janet, devoted Grandma to Shaun and Jack, a treasured great grandma to Freya also a cherished sister of Peter and the late Doreen, Alf, Betty and Jean.

Funeral service to be held in Dukinfield Crematorium on Thursday September 8th, 2022 at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations preferred for Marie Curie, Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurses, and Primary Care District Nurses (Ashton Branch).

All enquiries: - Jason O’Brien & Family Funeral Services Ltd, 44 Henrietta Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL6 6HW. Tel:- 0161 339 3036.

Kathleen Devlin (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Edward FRASER

"The song has ended but the melody lingers on." Passed away on 2 September 2022, aged 76 years. The dearly loved husband of Anna, beloved Dad to Rachel, Lynsey and the late Iain. Brother to Lynne and Alison. A great friend to all who knew him.

A service to celebrate Edward's life will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, 20 September at Agecroft Crematorium. All of Edward's close friends and family are welcome.

Family flowers only, but donations are very welcome to St Ann's Hospice. Funeral services trusted to the care of Laithwaites Funeral Care, 15 Eccles Old Road, Salford (0161 736 1414).

Brian John GOMAN

Passed away peacefully on Friday 19th August 2022, aged 90 years. Brian was the much loved husband of Shirley. A loving Dad to Wendy, Peter, Simon, David, Nicholas and Jonathan.

A proud, caring Grandad and Great-Grandad. A wonderful brother to his twin sister Pam and late brother Geoff. Brian's funeral service will take place at Stockport Crematorium, Rowan Chapel, on Wednesday 14th September at 15:15.

Family flowers only, with donations in lieu of flowers going to The Christie. All funeral enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare 48-50 Buxton Road High Lane SK6 8BH Tel: 01663 766806.

John (Bugs) GREER

John aged 73 years and of Rochdale passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 16th August 2022. Devoted Dad to Kimberley, much loved Grandad, Brother and a Friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The Funeral service and Committal is to take place on Tuesday 20th September 2022 at St Patrick's Church at 10:00am. Followed by Interment at Rochdale Cemetery at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please Donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation. All Enquiries to Spotlandbridge Funeral Directors Tel: 01706869995.

Patricia Verlie GRIMSHAW

Sadly passed peacefully at Oak Lodge on 23rd August 2022 aged 87 years. Devoted wife to David, loving mum, grandma and great grandma and a friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at St Pauls Church, Moor Lane, Salford on Tuesday 13th September 2022 at 10am, followed by Committal at Agecroft Crematorium. Family flowers only.

Full details including donations to Co Op Funeral Service, 438 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1BD. Tel: 0161 773 1071.

Michael (Mickey) HEGARTY (Patrick)

Michael Patrick Hegarty of Burnage Avon Road sadly passed away on Sunday 24th July 2022 at the age of 72 years old.

Please join us on Wednesday 7th September 2022 at 10am St Bernard's Church Burnage Lane M19 1DR for the funeral followed by a burial at Southern Cemetery. Sleep tight angel, love Chelsea, Mercedes, Caitlin, Deborah, Dominic and Paddy.

Michael Hegarty (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Margaret LEACH

Announcing the sad passing of Margaret on 21st August 2022, aged 91 years. Beloved Wife of Norman, much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 13th September at Middleton Crematorium (Boarshaw) at 11.50am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to S.Wellens & Sons, tel: 0161 643 2677.

Gerald Joseph MCDONALD

On 20th August 2022, aged 75 years. Peacefully at home, late of Poynton. Gerald will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Service to take place at St Paul's Church, Poynton at 11am, on Friday 16th September.

Wake to follow at Poynton Sports Club from 1pm. Funeral service entrusted to the care of The Coop Funeralcare, 68 Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1RE. Tel: 01625-872717.

Phyllis NORTON

On 21st August 2022, Phyllis peacefully passed away aged 97 years after living in Romiley for the last 60 years. The dearly beloved wife to the late Walter (Stan) and mother of the late Colin.

The funeral service will take place at Stockport Crematorium (Rowan Chapel) on Tuesday 27th September at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society.

All are welcome to attend. All Enquiries to Brian Sharples & Son Ltd Bredbury. TEL 0161 430 6231.

Jean RENSHAW

of Sale, peacefully passed away on 1st September 2022, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Keith, much loved mother of Andrew and Stuart, mother-in-law to Helen and Iram, grandmother of Hannah and Rayan. Jean will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.

Funeral Service to be held at Altrincham Crematorium on Friday 16th September at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK. For all enquiries, please contact Herbert Murray Funeral Directors, 29 Green Lane, Sale, M33 5PN. Tel: 0161-962-3456.

David RHODES

On Sunday, 21st August 2022, aged 66 years. David, of Cheadle, the loving Husband of the late Eileen, much beloved Dad of Angela and Paul and a loved Grandad of Maisie and Joseph. David will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Service & Committal at Stockport Crematorium (Cypress Chapel) on Monday, 19th September at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Christie.

All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.

David Rhodes (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Bernice Mary SAGER

Formerly of Littleborough and Rochdale, died peacefully on 23rd August 2022 after a short illness at Harbour Rise Residential Home, Paignton, Devon, aged 99 years. Wife of the late Tom, she leaves children John & Hilary, 5 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Enquiries to: Robert Hunt Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram Family Funeral Service, 19 Holwell Road, Brixham, TQ5 9NE. Tel:01803 882385

Charles H SCHOFIELD

(Of Thrum Hall Rochdale) On Thursday 1st September 2022, Charles passed away at Springhill Hospice, aged 61 Years. Much loved Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, and Friend to many.

Charles will be sadly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him and will be remembered with warmth and love. Service of Celebration will take place at Whitworth Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday 13th September 2022 at 12:00noon followed by interment within the Cemetery.

As an alternative to flowers, donations would be gratefully received to Springhill Hospice, a donation box will be available on the day. For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service, 254 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8PW. Tel: 01706 868696.

Maureen (Mo) SHARROCKS

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 27th August 2022, Maureen aged 90 years. Loving mother to Carolyn and Mark. "She will be forever in our hearts."

Requiem Mass to take place at Holy Family RC Church, Kirkholt on Wednesday 14th September at 12pm, followed by interment at Rochdale Cemetery at 1:45pm. Maureen had wished for donations to Guide Dogs UK in lieu of flowers.

Donations can be made in church at the service or via the web-link. https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/donate-now/ All further enquiries to Rochdale Funeralcare, Co-op. Tel: 01706 653622.

Jean TIDESWELL

Passed away peacefully at Stretton Hall Nursing Home, All Stretton on Thursday 1st September 2022, Aged 90 years. A Much Loved wife of the late Geoffrey, Mother to Valerie, Gillian and Nevil.

Grandmother of Jennifer, Lucy, Olivia, Sebastian, Harley and Brodie. A Private family Cremation will take place followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Church Stretton URC Church on Monday 12th September 2022 at 12noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Strettons Mayfair Trust (Mayfair Community Centre) and The Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to A S Morris & Son, Funeral Directors, Tel: 01694 722876.

Barbara TRIMBLE (Thompson)

On August 21st 2022 Barbara passed away peacefully in hospital aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe and much loved mother of David, Robert, Paul, Angela, James and the late John.

Also a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and auntie. 'Forever and always in our hearts'. Funeral service at Agecroft Chapel, Salford at 10.15 on Monday 12th September.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to Christopher Terry Funeral Services, 120 Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6FF Tel: 0161 707 5888.

Mary BYRNE

On August 26th 2022 Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church peacefully at home in Withington Mary, Aged 76 years. The dearly beloved Wife of the late Andy. Loving Mum of Jane and the late Andrew. RIP. Loving Gran of Andrew, Tom and Sam.

A Loved Great Gran of Ben and Lilly. A Dear Sister of Tony and Dolores. Requiem Mass at St Cuthbert's RC Church, Withington on Friday 16th September at 10-00am prior to interment at Southern cemetery.

Family flowers only by request donations preferred to The Down's Syndrome Association. All donations and enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 861-9336.

Mary Byrne (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Harry George TURNER

It is with regret that Harry's family announce his passing in Toronto, Canada on the 6th August 2022. Harry aged 76 years was born in Manchester in February 1946. Loving husband to Judy for 49 years, son of the late Mary and Harry Turner.

Survived by his sister Janice (niece and nephews: Rebecca, Edward and Adam and their families) His brother David and his partner Jacqueline and family. Late Brother-in-law to Gerard. His dearest cousin June and her family.

Brothers-in-law in Canada, Gerald, Danny and Derek and their families. Harry's cremation has already taken place in Hamilton, Canada where he first settled at the age of 18. Harry had many successful business ventures and will be greatly missed.

Barbara VODDEN

Sadly passed away on 23rd August 2022 in Stepping Hill Hospital aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mum of Suzanne, Peter and Sarah and a very much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma.

Service at St James Church Thornham on Monday 19th September at 12:00noon, prior to committal at Rochdale Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK, c/o Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors, 48-52 Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SA. Further enquiries to Hedley Jackson Dip. F.D. Tel 01706 847422.

Margaret WALKER (nee Turner)

Lost her brave fight against illness on August 14th 2022. Margaret lived on Lyndhurst Avenue, Bredbury as a girl, went to Highfield School for Girls and played in the netball team. The majority of her working life was spent at Mirrlees Blackstone.

She lived for over 30 years on Patterdale Road before moving to Trinity Gardens, Davenport. Margaret had a keen interest in sport supporting Stockport County and being a keen supporter of Manchester City.

In later years she was at her most content singing in the choir at St Saviours. She leaves behind her son Anthony, daughter-in-law Claire, sister Beryl and various nieces and nephews who will miss the sound of her laughter and will remember her fighting spirit.

Her funeral is Wednesday 14th September at Stockport Crematorium at 10.45am. If anyone reading wants to contact the family to share their memories of Margaret or even to pay their respects at the funeral they would be welcome. Please call Ian Mann and Son Funeral Directors Ltd, Tel. 0161 4279466.

Sandra WILKINSON

Passed away peacefully on the 1st September 2022 at Springhill Hospice. Sandra aged 70 Years. Much loved Wife, Mum, Daughter, Sister and Aunty.

Sandra will be sadly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her and she will be remembered with warmth and love. Service of Celebration will take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 11.50am.

Family flowers please by request, donations if desired would be gratefully received to Springhill Hospice or Macmillan, a donation box will be available on the day. For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service, 254 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8PW. Tel: 01706 868696.

In Memoriams

James BANNON

Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache when someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, silent are the tears that fall. Living here without you is the hardest part of all. Love Jean and the family.

Sally DUFFY

Died 7th September 1994 Loving memories of a wonderful mum and nan. A few simple words but very true, We will always love and think of you. Your loving daughters Glynne, Carole, Pearl and Sylvia, loving son Dai and all their families xxx

Birthday Memoriams

Jessie GILMORE

Treasured Birthday memories of a wonderful Mum. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. All my love, always. Your devoted Daughter Pat xxx

Acknowledgements

Eugene Francis MULROY

The family of the late Eugene Mulroy, his wife Mary, children Eugene, Anthony, Katie and Claire and grandchildren Michael, Eugene, Bobby, Frankie, Megan, Morgan and Arabella would like to thank Father Vincent Coyne, all his many many friends from Fit City and Prestwich Golf Club and all those wonderful people who came to pay their respects for their kind expressions of sympathy, letters and cards of condolence and beautiful floral tributes received during their recent sad loss. Thanks also to Lilleywhite Funeral Service for their dignified funeral arrangements. God Bless you all.

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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