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BURDAKY - Marion, on June 23, 1997 suddenly at her home in Fleetwood (formerly of Whitefield), aged 82 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Leonard, dear mother of Susan and Anne and a much loved grandma and great grandma. Service will be held at Besses New Church, Whitefield on Tuesday, July 1 at 2pm. prior to committal at Blackley Crematorium at 3pm. Enquiries to Lilleywhite Funeral Service. Tel: 773 2749
HIGSON - Sarah Loving memories of Sally, my dear cousin and friend. Loved by all. -Irene
DICKENS - On June 19, peacefully in a Blackpool hospital Violet aged 86 years formerly of Bury. Beloved wife of the late William Henry and loved sister of the late Gilbert, Olive and Ivy. Funeral service followed by internment will take place today Friday June 27, at Bury Cemetery at 9.30am. All enquiries to Unsworth Funeral Service, Cooper Street, Bury. Tel. 0161 764 8622
DICKENS - On June 19th, peacefully in a Blackpool Hospital, VIOLET, aged 86 years, formerly of Bury, beloved wife of the late WILLIAM HENRY and loved sister of the late GILBERT OLIVE and IVY. Funeral service followed by interment will take place on Friday June 27th at Bury Cemetery at 9.30am. All inquiries to Unsworths Funeral Service, Cooper Street, Bury. Tel 0161 764 8622
POPE - On June 24th 1997 peacefully in hospital following a short illness, SUSAN (SUSIE) aged 77 years, dearly loved Wife of the late BASIL THOMAS, loving Sister of Tom, Jim and the late SALLY and a dear Sister-in-Law, Aunt and Great Aunt. 'The Poem' Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton on Monday June 30th 1997 at 10.30am for service and committal in Overdale East Chapel at 10.45am. All inquiries and flowers to Shaw and Son Funeral Directors, 20 Park Street, Bolton. Tel 526218.
WILD - On Thursday, June 19, peacefully but suddenly in hospital, John, aged 73 years (Ramsbottom post master). The devoted husband of Mary, beloved father of John and Janice, dearest grandfather of Laura and Gemma and also a very dear brother. Funeral took place, Wednesday, June 25 with service and cremation at Overdale. Funeral arrangements by F. Hamer Funeral Service, 48/50 Walmersley Road, Bury. Tel: 0161 797 7133.
HALL - JACK late of Lightburne Avenue died June 23rd 1997. Cremation at Milton Keynes Crematorium on Wednesday July 2nd at 10.30am. Memorial Service at Chorley Old Road, United Reform Church Bolton on Monday July 7th at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. All inquiries and donations to H.W. Mason & Sons 9, High Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes MK16 8AR. Tel. 01908 611112.
DWERRYHOUSE - Karen, June 16, 1997. My darling daughter, there are no words to express what I'm feeling. One minute you were there full of life and laughter, the next you were gone from our lives forever. You touched so many people's lives in your eighteen years with us. Everyone will miss you so much. We had our ups and downs you and I, like I suppose lots of teenage daughters and mums do. It's hard to let go and let you grow up, but through them all I never stopped loving you and I know you loved me. You will always be in our thoughts and forever in my heart. -Mum xx and John xx.
DWERRYHOUSE - Karen. A silent thought, a little prayer; Knowing you are in God's care. Goodnight God bless Karen. Love always. -Dave, Elaine, Michael, Garry and John.
DWERRYHOUSE - Karen. How do you write on paper, The feelings you have inside; Of the emptiness and heartache, When the sister you loved has died. My heart aches with sadness, My secret tears flow; For what it meant to lose you Karen, No one will ever know. Love you forever Kaz. -Chris. xx
DWERRYHOUSE - Karen. Dearly beloved grandaughter held so dear, In my life you'll always be near; I'll hear your voice, I'll see you smile; But most of all I'll feel your love., Goodnight God bless. Love forever. -Nana. xxxx
DWERRYHOUSE - Karen. Gone from us but not forgotten, Never shall thy memory fade; Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Round the grave where thou art laid. All our love. -Tony, Jackie, Danielle and Robert.
DWERRYHOUSE - Karen. Goodnight, God bless Karen. -Love Karen, Mick, Michael and Laura.
WARBURTON - John Shindler (formerly of Rhode Street, Tottington) peacefully at the Lee Residential Home on June 23, 1997, aged 66 years. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury. Tel: 764 4177.
BRIDGE - Suddenly on June 21, 1997, Harry, aged 72 years of The Mosses House, Bury. Dearly loved husband of the late Dora Bridge, loving dad of Pat and much loved grandad of Gary and Michelle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, July 1, at Overdale Crematorium at 10.30am. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Bury. Tel: 764 4177.
ROGERS - Rose. Fondly remembered and treasured memories. -Sister-in-law Rubie, nephew Graham and wife Lesley.
FORD - ELSIE aged 83 years, passed away peacefully in Bolton Hospice on 25th June 1997, beloved Wife of the late NEIL, a dearly loved Sister, Aunt and Great Aunt. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Bolton Hospice. Service and committal at Overdale West Chapel Monday 30th June 1997 at 1.30pm. All inquiries to Garners Funeral Service, 467 Halliwell Road, Bolton. Tel 01204 844444.
STEEL - (REGINALD ERNEST). On 23rd June 1997, suddenly in hospital REG of Lymm, Cheshire and formerly of Walkden, the most beloved husband of Connie, dearly loved brother of Elizabeth and the late ANNE also a devoted brother-in-law, uncle, step-father and grandad. Funeral Service at St. Peter's Church, Oughtrington, Lymm on Monday June 30th at 2.15pm prior to committal at The Altrincham Crematorium. No flowers by request but donations if desired for hospital equipment, should be made To Messrs Ashton Brookes Funeral Directors, Church Street, Altrincham. Tel 0161 928 7816. "Memories are our priceless treasures and can never be stolen"
HAMER - On 24th June 1997, peacefully after much suffering and in hospital, JOSEPH WILLIAM aged 77 years, dearly loved Husband of Hannah, much loved Dad of Colin, dear Father-in-Law of Viv and a good friend to many. Cortege to leave his Son's home on Tuesday 1st July at 10.50am for service and committal Overdale East Chapel 11.15am. No flowers by request please, donations if so desired to Bolton Hospice. Donations and inquiries to Gibsons Funeral Service, 335 St Helens Road, Bolton. Tel 655869.
BRENNAN -On June 24th l997 at her home fortified by rites of Holy Mother Church KATHLEEN aged 91 years, daughter of the late WILLIAM and SARAH BRENNON. Evening reception into St. Osmond's RC Church on Monday June 30th at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be offered on Tuesday July 1st at 10am prior to interment at Heaton Cemetery at 11.15am. All enquiries to R McManus & Son Windsor House, Palace St. Bolton Tel. 521034
CUNLIFFE Avril On June 11, 1997, Avril, aged 92 years. A short service and interment of cremated remains at St. Peter's Church, Salesbury on Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m. Donations to Meningitis Research Foundation c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, 86 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SS.
GIBBS Frank On Thursday, June 19, 1997, suddenly, at his home, Mallard Place, Oswaldtwistle, Frank Gibbs, aged 58 years. Dearly loved father of Harry. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 29 Queen Street, Great Harwood. Funeral Cortege will leave his son's residence, Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday, June 25, 1997 for service at New Lane Immanuel Church, Oswaldtwistle at 1 p.m. prior to interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, by request, but donations, if so desired for Blackburn and District Epilepsy Support Group, c/o Mrs. K. Connelly, 125 Oban Drive, Blackburn BB1 2JE. If transport is required for visiting Frank, please to not hesitate to contact: E. T. Birtwistle and Sons. Ltd., 29 Queen Street, Great Harwood. Tel: 01254 877077
SLACK Joseph On June 19, 1997 Joe aged 80 years. The beloved husband of the late Claire, dear father of Christine and David, loving grandfather of Claire and Christopher. There comes a time for all of us, When we must say goodbye. But faith and hope, And love and trust, Can never, never die. Goodnight and God Bless Grandad from Claire and Chris. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, June 24, at 12.00 noon. Flowers and inquiries to Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Tel. 873290.
COX Gary On June 18, 1997, Gary, aged 24 years. The dearly loved son of Derek and June and brother of Wayne. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen. A service in St. Peter's Church on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and inquiries to Ainsworth's Funeral Service. Telephone 873290.
BROWN John On Thursday, June 19, 1997, suddenly in Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, John, aged 80 years. The dearly beloved husband of Ellen, loving father of John, loved father-in-law of Dorothy, loving grandad of Dean, Craig, Vicky and Glynn, dearly loved great-grandad of Scott, a very dear friend of Violet and Jim and all at St. Andrew's Court, Oswaldtwistle. John will be sadly missed. We will all sadly miss you, You will always be in our thoughts. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Church, Oswaldtwistle on Thursday, June 26 at 9.45 a.m. prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, made payable to Queen's Park Hospital, c/o Kirby, Hughes and Duckworth Funeral Service, 204b Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Tel. 01254 235092.
JOHNSTON Andrew Paul On Tuesday, June 17, 1997, suddenly at his home, Andrew Paul Johnston, aged 19 years of Rockcliffe Street, Blackburn. The dearly loved son of Elaine and Owen, dear brother of Darren and Liam and a much loved grandson. At rest in the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home. Service at Christ Church on Thursday, June 26 at 1 p.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations may be sent for the Army Benevolent Fund, c/o Waring McKenna Funerals, 45 Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AG. Tel. 01254 51577.
GORTON William On Saturday, June 21, 1997, peacefully after a long illness in a private nursing home, William (Bill) Gorton, aged 80 years, formerly of Friar Court, Accrington. The dearly loved husband of the late Lily, much loved brother of Cyril and Ronnie, sadly missed brother-in-law of Kathy and Marjorie, also a very dear uncle of Barbara, Pat, Donny and Brenda. Reposing in and funeral cortege from the Chapel of Rest, 235 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, June 27 at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Royal British Legion, c/o Mr. C. Gorton, 120 Roegreave Road, Oswaldtwistle. Inquiries Oswaldtwistle Funeral Services. Tel. 01254 385806.
DOWLING Jack On Thursday, June 19, 1997, suddenly in hospital, Jack, aged 68 years, of Wilfred Street, Accrington, the beloved husband of Mary Dowling, dearly loved father of Michael, Carole and Alan, dear father-in-law of Sandra and a much loved grandad of Paula, Maria and Anthony. Service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, June 26 at 1.00 p.m. Funeral from the Chapel of Rest, Willows Lane, Accrington (where flowers will be received). Inquiries The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 232604.
HAWORTH Elsie On Friday, June 20, 1997. "Peacefully after a short illness", in hospital and of Back Lane, Baxenden, Elsie Haworth, aged 79 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Henry (Harry), also a very dear aunt and good friend to many. Service will be held at St. John's Church, Baxenden on Thursday, June 26 at 10.15 a.m. prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Funeral from her home. Flowers or donations if desired to Arthritis Research, c/o The Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 0RT. Inquiries. Tel. 01254 232604.
BOTTOMLEY (nee Christopher) Mary Alice On June 20, at her home in Chorley, Mary Alice, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mother of James, Robert and Christine, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma, and a very dear sister of Elizabeth. Service at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, June 27 at St. James' Church, Chorley, followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium, Blackburn. Inquiries Kenyon's Funeral Service. Tel. 01257 276104.
CUNLIFFE Evelyn On Sunday, June 22, 1997, at her home, Norfolk Grove, Church, Evelyn Cunliffe, aged 79 years. The dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Sheila, John and Ann, dear mother-in-law of John and a loved grandma, great-grandma and sister. Service will be held at the Chapel of Rest, Willows Lane, Accrington on Friday, June 27 at 12.45 p.m. prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Flowers to the Chapel of Rest please. Inquiries The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 232604.
CLARKE Patrick On Saturday, June 21, 1997, peacefully at his home in Baxenden, Paddy, aged 56 years. The dearly beloved husband of Kathleen, devoted father of Sean, Carole, Jacqueline, Liam and Emma. Reposing in the Hyndburn Chapel of Rest. The cortege will leave from his home on Thursday, June 26 for a 10 a.m. Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church, Haslingden prior to interment at Haslingden Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations in Paddy's memory may be made for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, c/o Hyndburn Funeral Service, Queen's Road, Accrington. All inquiries Tel. 233133
HOLMES John (Jack) On Sunday, June 22, 1997, in Abbeydale Private Nursing Home, Bamford Crescent, Accrington and of Water Street, Accrington, John Holmes (Jack), aged 85 years, the dearly loved husband of Muriel, loved brother of Fred, dear brother-in-law of Edith and John and Dorothy and Bill, also a loved uncle. Service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, June 27 at 11.00 a.m. Funeral from the Chapel of Rest, Willows Lane, Accrington (where flowers will be received). Inquiries The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 232604.
BRAGGER Ronald George Arthur On Friday, June 20, 1997. Suddenly, Ronald aged 72 years of Willow Lodge, Rishton and formerly of Marlow Cresent, Great Harwood, dearly loved father of Gillian, former husband and friend of Helen, dear father-in-law of Steven also a treasured grandfather of Carly and Jordan. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, High Street, Rishton. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Church, Rishton on Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 2.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please by request but donations if desired for Cancer Research, c/o Mrs. D. Bury, Old House, Hodder Court, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe. Inquires George Harwood and Son, 5 High Street, Rishton. Tel: 877447.
HOLDEN Elizabeth On June 21 1997, at Bamford House and of 36 Azalea Road, Blackburn, Elizabeth, aged 82 years. The dearly loved wife of Tom Holden, much loved mother of Tom, Dave, Phil, Stephen, Chris, Bernard and Ged and a very dear mother-in-law and grandma. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church, on Thursday at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Family flowers only. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
STONE Leslie Harold On June 19, 1997 peacefully at Queen's Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn, and of Higher Croft Cottages, Lower Darwen, Leslie aged 80 years. The dearly beloved husband of Dorothy Stone, much loved father of Philip, dear uncle of John and Mary and dear brother of Doris, Frank and Renee. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquires the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 51251.
KNIGHT Thomas Miller On June 20, 1997, in hospital and formerly of St. Philips Court and Grasmere Avenue, Blackburn, Thomas Miller Knight. The dearly loved husband of Janet. Service at St. Paul's Church, Withnell on Friday at 2 p.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
HATCH Kenneth On Saturday, June 21, 1997 in hospital, Kenneth Hatch, aged 59 years of Hoddlesden Road, Hoddlesden, Darwen. The dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Steven, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Cathryn and Margaret, father-in-law of Dianne, Brian and Angela, dear brother of Mavis and a beloved grandad of Martin, Paul, Daniel, Jonathan and Lois. At rest in the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Thursday, June 26 at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please, but if desired, donations may be sent to Ward 3, Queen's Park Hospital. Inquiries Waring McKenna Funerals, Grimshaw Park, Blackburn. Tel. 51577
HOYLE (nee Asher) Denise Julie Bernadette On June 21, 1997 at her home, The Coach House, Lilford Lodge, Lilford Road, Blackburn, Denise aged 43 years, the dearly loved wife of Barry Hoyle, daughter of Eileen and Jack and sister to Annette, Carl and Peter. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Thursday at 3.30 p.m. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place where flowers will be received, or if desired donations may be made to the SuperScan Appeal, c/o, Director of Finance, Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, BB2 3HH. Inquires the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 51251.
