Tributes to 27 people in Greater Manchester who have died
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Top Stories Tamfitronics The full list of family announcements can be found by visiting the Manchester Evening News section of our partner website
Every day the Manchester Evening News print edition carries tributes and funeral notices for those who have lost a loved one recently.
It gives people a chance to celebrate the lives of family and friends and pay respects to the health and care teams who looked after them – as well as alerting the community to details of funerals, fundraising and flowers.
You can see the full list of family announcements by visiting the Manchester Evening News section of our partner website funeral-notices.co.uk.
Here are some of the notices published in the paper over the last week, reproduced here for our online readers.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Norma May ANDERSON
Peacefully on Saturday 10th August 2024, Norma, aged 79 years. Formerly of Adswood and Woodsmoor, Stockport.
The dearly beloved wife of Andy, dearly loved mum of Stuart and of the late Fiona, loving nana of Sakurako, much loved sister of Vera, Dorothy, Irene and Derek, a dear mother-in-law of Kaoru and a much-loved auntie.
Funeral service will take place at Stockport Crematorium (Rowan Chapel), Buxton Road on Monday 9th September at 1.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations can be made in Norma’s memory to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund at Blackpool Victoria Hospital by using the following link: www.fyldefunerals.co.uk/normamayanderson
Enquiries
D. Hollowell & Sons,
Devonshire House Funeral Home, Blackpool.
Tel. 01253 355663
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Top Stories Tamfitronics George BEECH
George passed away in hospital, on 18th August.
Beloved Husband to Wendy and loving Father to Andrew and Edward.
The Funeral will take place at Hollinwood Crematorium, on Friday, 13th September, at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only, please.
Enquiries to S Wellens, 347 Hollinwood Avenue, M40 0JX – Tel; 0161 681 4377
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Eva BIDDULPH
Eva, aged 85 years, passed away peacefully on the 24th August 2024, surrounded by close family.
Eva will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral Service to take place at St Chad’s Parish Church, Rochdale on Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 1.00pm, followed by private committal at Rochdale Crematorium.
Family flowers please by request, donations if desired are to Cancer Research, a donation box shall be available on the day.
For all enquiries please contact
F Duffy & Son Funeral Service,
254 Market Street,
Whitworth, OL12 8PW.
Tel: 01706 868696
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Graham Kenneth BROADBENT
Passed away unexpectedly on August 14, aged 64. Graham lived in Rawtenstall until his marriage in 1986 when he moved to Blackrod, Bolton. Beloved husband to Mandy, much loved brother, uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law. Grahams time and passion was spent building his own home, enjoying time on his narrow boat with his family and four-legged daughter, Elisha. Hell be sadly missed by family and friends, especially for his mischief-making. Funeral arrangements contact: Fred Hamer, Gibson House, Bolton – 01204 655869. Donations made to Inland Waterways Association.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Revd Jennifer Margaret DEGG
Peacefully, at home in Dobcross on Thursday 22nd of August 2024, aged 84 years.
Partner Joyce would like to thank Jenny’s carers for the support and dedication they gave to them both, which enabled Jenny to be at home, where she wanted to be.
Funeral service to take place at St Annes, Church, Lydgate, on Friday 27th of September at 12.00pm, followed by Committal at Hollinwood Crematorium.
Donations in loving memory of Jenny to Water Aid and Christian Aid can be made at jenniferdegg.muchloved.com. God Bless You All.
All enquiries to Elizabeth Way and Company Funeral Director, Mossley, 01457 839 247. [email protected]
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Nicholas DONOHUE
Passed away at the Royal Oldham Hospital on the 02/09/2024.
Devoted father to Reece, Lauren, Ryan & Alex.
Beloved brother to Carl & Casey.
Dear son to Margaret & Lee.
He will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him.
Rest in peace Nick
Funeral service, Wednesday 25th September 2024,
we will be leaving with Nick from Robert Nuttall Funeral Directors,
the address is
269 Manchester Road, Rochdale
OL11 3PQ at 1.25pm.
You are also welcome to meet us
at Rochdale Crematorium.
A celebration of Nick’s life will then be held at the Cemetery pub,
where we can all come together to celebrate our beloved Nick’s life
just as he would love.
Any questions please contact Casey
REST IN PEACE NICK xxx
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Rhoda Mavis EFTHYMIADIS
“Mrs Addis”
Passed away peacefully in Rochdale on 20th August 2024. Loved by Saki & Kitsa and hundreds of children.
Service and committal at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 20th September at 1:20pm.
Only wear black if you wish to.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice c/o
Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors 48/52 Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7SA.
Further enquiries to Hedley Jackson Dip. FD tel 01706 847422
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Lilian FAIRHURST
2nd March 1943 – 27th August 2024.
Beloved Wife of the late David Fairhurst. Much loved mum of David, Ian and Paul. Mother-in-law to Liz, Lisa and Katie. Grandmother to the late Christopher, Daniel, Jordan, Harrison, Holly, Olivia, Hugo, Bella and a dear friend to many.
A dedicated Staff Nurse for over 60 years she passed away peacefully after a short illness.
Funeral Mass to be held at St Vincent de Paul RC Church on Wednesday 11th of September at 11:30am followed by a committal service from 12:40 at Rochdale Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Springhill Hospice or Parkinson’s UK c/o
Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Alan Edward FRYER
In loving memory of Alan Edward Fryer
We are saddened to announce his passing on 20th August, aged 87 surrounded by his loving family at home. He will always be lovingly remembered by his children, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all who knew him.
Funeral service will take place at Blackley Crematorium on 6th September at 12 noon and following reception at Middleton Cricket Club (entrance from Hollins Lane).
Family flowers only, all donations to Springhill Hospice.
All enquiries to
S Wellens & Sons
Tel 0161 643 2677
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Father Michael John GALLAGHER
Please pray for the soul of Fr Michael Gallagher who died on 26th August 2024. A much loved priest, he was 92 years old and 70 years in religious vows as a Norbertine Canon.
His body will be received into the Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Longsight, at 5pm on Wednesday 18th September. His Requiem Mass will be at St Joseph’s Church, Longsight, 11am on Thursday 19th September, followed by burial.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
All enquiries to Alan J Bradley & Sons 0161 223 0101
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Joan GETHIN
Suddenly on 19 August at home Tynrhos Fach, Llandre, Ceredigion, aged 82 years. Joan was born and brought up in Middleton, the daughter of Frank and Edith Macdonald and sister of John and attended Bury Grammar School. After graduating from Lancashire College of Agriculture, she moved to mid-Wales in the mid-1960s. Beloved and devoted wife of Tudor, much-loved and ever-supportive mother of Richard, Anita, Jacqueline and Carolyn, and fond and respected mother-in-law of Dawn, Donald, Paul and Stuart. Cherished Grannie of Rebecca, Hannah, Tom, Stewart, Phillip, Harri, Adam and Georgia, and delighted Great-Grannie of Siwan, Lewis, Gwennan and Sophia. Public funeral service to be held at All Saints’ Church, Llangorwen on Tuesday 10th September at 2pm, followed by Committal at Amlosgfa Aberystwyth Crematorium at 3pm. All welcome to attend either or both. Please dress as you feel appropriate to celebrate a full life well lived, lighter or brighter colours encouraged. Family flowers only; donations gratefully accepted in support of Borth Sports & Playing Fields Association or Neuadd Rhydypennau Hall, c/o Selwyn Evans at DJ Evans Funeral Directors, Kairali, Penrhyncoch, Aberystwyth SY23 3EQ Tel 01970 820249. Arglwydd, dyma fi, ar dy alwad di
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Daniel GILL
Beloved Husband of Sandra, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Greatly missed by all the family.
Funeral at Stockport Crematorium 11th September at 12.15.
Family flowers only. Donations appreciated to Dementia UK
R A Fairhurst Funeralcare
9 Lingard Street
Reddish
Stockport
SK5 9AB
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Kenneth HARLAND
On 21st August 2024 at home in Radcliffe, aged 69 years.
Beloved husband of Jacqueline, loving dad of Amanda, Stephen, Wendy and David, father in law, grandad, brother and uncle.
Cremation to be held in private, with a celebration of Kenneth’s life to be confirmed.
Donations if desired, online at www.sillettsfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to North Western Baptist Association may be forwarded to
Silletts Funeral Service, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2TQ.
Donations will benefit Trinity Baptist Church, Radcliffe.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Eileen HILL
Eileen passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday 14th August 2024 aged 92 years.
Beloved wife of the late Malachy Joseph Hill, Mother to Stephen and Lesley, Grandma to Adrienne, Ria and Danny, great-grandma to Harley, Jade and Charlotte.
She was a wonderful strong character and will be sadly missed by many friends and family.
Service to be held at Manchester Crematorium on Thursday 12th September at 3pm. All welcome.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Christies. No black attire please by Eileen’s wishes.
All enquiries to Pepperdine Barrett Tel: 0161 881 5363
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Tony HODCROFT
Peacefully at home in Timperley, Tony aged 81 years, the beloved husband of Christine, the much loved Dad of Dan, Wil and Pete, treasured Grandad of Liam, Joe and Lauren, the dear brother of Pat. Tony will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
The Funeral Service will take place at Altrincham Crematorium on Friday, 13th September at 12.45pm.
Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, are in favour of Cancer Research UK.
All enquiries to
Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes. Tel:-0161 973 1515
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Joan KEYS
Of Ewood Bridge, passed away on August 29, aged 86. Joan was born in Ewood Bridge and after her marriage to Joseph John Keys she continued to live in the village b ringing up her brood of eight children. Joan enjoyed darts and dominoes, being a member of several pub teams over the years. She enjoyed reading, especially Josephine Cox. She loved music, her taste in music rubbed off on some of her children. Jim Reeves, Charlie Pride and Daniel ODonnell being firm favourites. In her late 50s she moved to Blackburn where she met Bill who she spent many enjoyable years with. Holidaying several times a year Malta being a favourite, also at Joans caravan at Morecambe. After Bill passed away Joan returned to Rossendale, Holme Manor at Townsend Fold being her final home. Joan leaves behind her children. Mervyn, Gary, Colin, Pamela, Sheila, Julie, Kevin and Amanda and their other partners. Grandchildren Sean, Stacey, Joseph, Antony, Bethany Bradley, Joshua, Stephanie, Millie, Charlie, Amber and seven great grandchildren. Joan was a devoted Mum and Nan. Our Queen will be greatly missed. Joans funeral will take place on Thursday, September 12 at 2.30pm at Burnley Crematorium. Family flowers only, with donations in memory of Joan for Haslingden Community Link. You can donate over the phone by calling 01706 230116 or by cheque posting to Haslingden Community Link, Bury Rd, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancs BB4 5PG, or via the funeral director Georgina Ormrod or Paul Roberts at Johnson, Durning & Woods Funeral Service. Please make cheques payable to Haslingden Community Link.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Frances LEAK
On August 13th peacefully at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Frances Leak aged 75 years, the loving partner to Chris, the dearly loved mum of Wendy, Claire, Steven and the late Chris, a much loved grandmother of Dale, Josh, Megan, Elliot and Evie, and great grandmother to Coby and Jasper.
Will friends please meet for service at St Luke’s Church, Ardwick at 12 noon on Friday 6th September followed by interment at Gorton Cemetery at 1:15pm.
All enquiries to Alan J Bradley & Sons Ltd, Funeral Services, 900 Ashton New Road, Clayton, M11 4GT Tel: 0161 223 0101
Will friends please accept this the only intimation.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Colleen B MAGEE
Colleen passed peacefully at home on Saturday 24, August 2024, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at a later date in September due to family travel. Family flowers only.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Margaret MAXWELL
10th February 1940 – 18th August 2024.
Beloved Wife of the late Bryan. Mother to Kieron, the late Andrew and Kelvin. Mother-in-law to Tracey, Mandy and Janette. Grandmother to Joe, Sophie, Cameron, Emma, Evie and Lois.
Passed away peacefully.
Funeral to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 4th of September at 2.40pm.
Family flowers only.
Any donations to be made to Springhill Hospice.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Anne Theresa MCNAMARA
On 26th August 2024. Peacefully in hospital and of Westhoughton and formerly Manchester. Anne aged 85 years.
Loving partner of the late Dave, much missed by her family in Manchester and a dear friend to Kevin and Jeff.
Funeral service at Howe Bridge Crematorium, Atherton on Thursday September 26 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations are for ‘Cats Protection’. Please make donation cheques payable to the charity.
Donations and enquiries to Cowburn Funeral Service, 1 King Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AX. Tel: 01942 813105
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Duncan ROUTLEDGE
Sadly, passed away at the Royal Oldham Hospital. Aged 82 years.
Dearly loved Husband of Betty, Brother of Glenn and a dear friend to many. Duncan will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Service to take place at St Andrew’s Methodist and United Reformed Church on Thursday 12th September 2024 at 12.30pm, followed by Committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 1.20pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society or the British Heart Foundation c/o
Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HY. Telephone 01706 645501.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Andrew SHARP
Andy of Shaw. (formerly, Saddleworth) passed away peacefully at home on August 28th, 2024 aged 70 years.
He is the dearly beloved husband of Sue and the late Janette. A much-loved dad of Alistair & Chris and loved father-in-law of Sue & Katie. A devoted pops of Tom and Adam also Abi and Evie, and a cherished brother of Jean.
Andy will be greatly missed by all his relatives and friends.
The funeral will take place on Friday September 13th, 2024 with a service and committal in Oldham Crematorium (Hollinwood) at 1.30 pm.
No flowers by request please as donations are preferred and will be forwarded to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
All enq to:- Jason OBrien & Family Funeral Services Ltd. 44 Henrietta Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL6 6HW. Tel:- 0161 339 3036
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Top Stories Tamfitronics William SMITH
On the 23rd August 2024 Billy aged 88 years passed away with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband to Doreen, much loved dad, also treasured grandad, great-grandad and good friend to many. Billy will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends.
Funeral service to be help at Dukinfield Crematorium on Monday 16th September 2024 at 12.00 noon.
Family flowers only please. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.
All Enquiries to Droylsden Coop Funeralcare Tel 0161 371 1003.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Clarissa Lee STREET
Beloved daughter of Tracey and Geoff, sister to Kris, Adrienne and Aidan, and much loved partner of James, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 14th August 2024.
A celebration of Clarissa’s life will take place at Middleton Crematorium on Thursday 12th September 2024 at 1pm.
Family flowers only, but donations in lieu of flowers can be made in memory of Clarissa to the charity of her choice, and autumn colours to be worn if possible.
All enquiries to Spotland Bridge Funeral Service,
01706 869995.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Gerard WARNER
On Tuesday 20th August Gerry of Blackley passed away peacefully in a care home in Blackley, surrounded and comforted by his loving heartbroken family aged 97 years. A treasured and devoted husband to Margaret, the much loved and cherished Dad of Lynn, Paul and the late Margret (now reunited), a caring and adored Grandad and Great Grandad. A loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle. He will be fondly remembered and loved by all his family and friends.
On Wednesday September 11th Gerry will be received into the Centre Chapel of Blackley Crematorium for service at 2.00pm
Family flowers by request donations preferred to Dementia UK. For all further enquiries please contact
Michael Kennedy personally, at Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston, on 0161 681 1864.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Veronica Frances WARREN
Sadly passed away on 24th August 2024 aged 81 years.
Beloved Wife, Mother to Sarah and Ruth, Nana to Simone, Eleanor and Patrick. Loved and will be missed by all her family and friends.
The funeral will be held at Peel Green Crematorium Monday 16th September 2024 at 1:00pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia UK.
All enquiries to Broadoak Independent Funeral Service, 354 Worsley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0FH.
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Top Stories Tamfitronics Linda Maude WELCH
Linda passed away peacefully at home following a long spell of hospitalisation on Monday 26th August 2024 aged 90 years.
A much loved Mother of seven, A cherished Grandmother of eleven and Great Grandmother of twelve. Linda will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service on Thursday 12th September at Newall Green Baptist Church, Tuffley Road, Wythenshawe, M23 2SW at 11.15a.m. followed by burial at Southern Cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Arron J. Turner C/o Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors, 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, M22 4FZ.
Tel: 0161 945 2097.
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