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• HEYS

  Denys HEYS On Sunday, January 13, 2008, Denys aged 81 years formerly of Great Harwood, passed away peacefully in hospital in Middlesbrough. A dearly loved husband of Pat, a much loved dad of Darrell and Andrea, loving grandad to Daniel. Brother-in-law to Elaine and Nick, uncle to Andrew and Jemma and a good friend to many. Cremation to take place on Friday, January 25, at St Bedes Chapel, Teeside Crematorium in Middlesbrough at 1.00 p.m. For further details contact Co-op Funeral Services, Tel. 01642 828301. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Denys to the Alzheimers Society 55 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1NG read more

• LITTLEFAIR HAROLD STANLEY MICHAEL HARRY

  LITTLEFAIR Suddenly but peacefully at home on 9th January 2008 HAROLD STANLEY (Harry) aged 75 years. Very much loved dad of Hilary, Lorraine, Philip and the late MICHAEL, loving grandad of Michael, Michael, Christopher, Craig, Laura, Stuart and Sarah and great grandad of Chloe and Alisha Ella. HARRY will be sadly missed by Lilly. The funeral service will take place on Friday 18th January 2008 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 11.30am. All enquiries: Unsworth and Wilcock Funeral Service, 45 Leigh Road, Hindley Green, Tel: 01942 525980 read more

• GLOVER JOE

  GLOVER Peacefully in Leigh Infirmary on 4th January 2008 and of Astley, Leigh, JOE aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Harry, Andrew, June and Joanne, a dear father-in-law and a devoted grandad. Funeral service will take place at St. Stephens Church Astley on Friday 18th January 2008 at 11am followed by interment in Dalton Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o and all enquiries to W. Banks Funeral Service, Sefton Road, Orrell. Tel: 01695 622272 read more

• UNSWORTH JOSEPH

  UNSWORTH On 11th January 2008, peacefully at Westleigh Lodge Nursing Home, Leigh JOSEPH aged 80 years, a dear uncle to Donna. Funeral Service at Kingsleigh Methodist Church on Monday 21st January 2008 at 2pm followed by interment Leigh Cemetery at 2.45pm All enquiries please to R.Banks and Son (Funerals) Parsonage House, 100 Railway Road, Leigh, WN7 4AN Telephone 01942 261415 read more

• HARRISON WILFRED DOROTHY

  HARRISON On 12th January 2008, passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side, WILFRED aged 81 years. Devoted husband of the late DOROTHY, dearly loved Dad of David and Pamela. Cherished father in law to Andrew, proud and beloved Grandad to Charlie and will be sadly missed by all his family and close friends. The funeral service will take place on Monday 21st January 2008 at St. Philips Church, Atherton at 12.45pm followed by interment at Howe Bridge Cemetery at 1.30pm. All enquiries: Unsworth and Wilcock Funeral Service, 79 Bolton Road, Atherton. Tel: 01942 877557 read more

• JANKOWSKI OLIVE

  JANKOWSKI (nee Coombes) Passed away peacefully on the 13th January 2008 OLIVE aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Irvine, much loved mum of Rhian and devoted nanny to Hannah, Grace and Joseph. Sadly missed The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 22nd January in Howe Bridge Chapel at 10.00am, followed by interment at St. Thomas Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Westwood Lodge Nursing Home c/o and all enquiries to Middleton and Wood Lowe House Heath St Golborne. Tel: 01942 719167 read more

• IRENE TAYLOR

  IRENE TAYLOR Jan 7th aged 88 years In loving memory of a dearly loved Aunt and Great Aunt, who will be sadly missed. Just as you were, you will always stay, quietly remembered every day. From June, Vincent, Sharon, Shaun and Martin read more

• NAYLOR JOYCE

  NAYLOR (nee Hurst) On 14th January 2008, suddenly in hospital, JOYCE aged 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Arnold, a loving mum of Arnold and Susan, mother in law of Yvonne and Peter. A loving grandma of Chris, Christopher, Jane, Steven and Louise, a dear sister and sister in law. JOYCE will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 24th January 2008 at St Philips Church Atherton at 12.45pm. Prior to interment at Howe Bridge Cemetery 1.30pm. All enquiries: Unsworth and Wilcock Funeral Service, 79 Bolton Road, Atherton. Tel: 01942 877557 read more

• SPEAKMAN ERNEST WILCOCK

  SPEAKMAN On the 12th January peacefully in hospital surrounded by his close family, ERNEST WILCOCK aged 86 A dearly loved and loving husband, dad and grandad. Grateful thanks to Dr Oksana Hayes and all the nursing staff at Wigan Hospital for their care and support. Funeral service at All Saints Church, Manchester Road, at 2pm on Wednesday 23rd January followed by interment at Leigh Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in Ernest's memory, if desired to Shelter c/o Sankey Monks 5 Hope St, Leigh. Tel: 01942 673171 read more

• WHITWORTH ROBERT BOB AMY

  WHITWORTH On the 10th January 2008 peacefully in Wigan and Leigh Hospice after a long illness bravely borne and of Atherton ROBERT (BOB) aged 52 years. Beloved Son of the Late ROBERT WHITWORTH and the Late AMY WHITWORTH, dearly loved Dad of Robert and Nicola, devoted Grandad to Natasha, Robert and Braden, loved and loving Brother of Linda and Barbara also a dear Brother in Law, Uncle and friend to many. Funeral service and committal to take place on Monday 21st January 2008 at Howebridge Crematorium at 3.00pm, family flowers only by request donations in lieu of floral tributes in aid of a charity to be named later may be handed to the immediate family. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Tel: 01942-886776. read more

• CARROLL VINCENT VINNIE LYNN

  CARROLL On the 8th January 2008 suddenly but peacefully in hospital and of Atherton VINCENT (VINNIE) The dearly loved Husband of Ann, loved and loving dad of Lynn, Stephen and Susan, a dear Father in Law to Gerard, Barry and the Late LYNN, a devoted Grandad to Martin, Daniel, Nicola and Luke also a dear Brother, Brother in Law, Uncle and friend to many. VINNIE will be fondly remembered and very sadly missed by his family and very many friends. Flowers or donations (in aid of Cancer Research) as desired may be forwarded to the immediate family. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Tel: 01942-886776 read more

• BANKS KATHLEEN

  BANKS On the 12th January 2008 peacefully in hospital after a short illness and of Leigh formerly of Bolton KATHLEEN (KATH) aged 62 years. Dearly loved Wife of Derek, loved and loving Mum of Claire and dear Mother in Law to Tony, devoted Granny to Matthew also a dear Sister, Sister in Law, Auntie and friend to many. Funeral service and committal to take place on Wednesday 23rd January 2008 at Howebridge Crematorium at 3.00pm. Family flowers by request please donations in aid of Cancer Research may be forwarded to the immediate family. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Tel: 01942-886776. read more

• ROBERTSON COWLEY MARY ALBERT

  ROBERTSON Nee COWLEY On the 8th January 2008 suddenly but peacefully in hospital MARY aged 70 years the much loved Wife of the late ALBERT ROBERTSON partner of Will, loving Mum to Gaynor, Ian, Neil and Jill, Mother in Law to Tony, Sharon, Catherine and Lyndon devoted Nan of Cheri, Christi, Stephen, Bradley, Mira, Keane and Megan, Nan in Law to Paul and David, Great Grandma of Johnathan, Thomas, Charlotte and Lucas. The funeral service took place on Tuesday 15th January 2008 at St Josephs Church Leigh followed by interment at Howebridge Cemetery, family flowers only requested donations for Christie Hospital. The family would like to thank Deacon Bill Parr for his kind ministrations and Paul Dainton funeral directors for their dignified arrangements, thanks also to the many family and friends for all their help and support at this sad time. read more

• DODD EDITH SYDNEY

  DODD On the 9th January 2008 suddenly but peacefully in hospital and of Lowton EDITH aged 87 years, Beloved Wife of the Late SYDNEY (SYD), loving Sister to Mary and Christine and a very dear Sister in Law. Funeral service and committal to take place on Thursday 24th January 2008 at Howebridge Crematorium at Family flowers only please donations in lieu of floral tributes in aid of Christ Church Croft may be handed to the immediate family. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Tel: 01942-886776. read more

• HALL ALBERTB EMILY

  HALL ALBERTBeloved husband of the late EMILY of Mirfield Close, Lowton and formerly newsagent at 87 Manchester Road, Leigh, died peacefully on 11th January 2008, aged 90.He leaves behind his adoring family, children Carol and John, grandchildren, Sarah, Alex, Anna and Jon, and great grandchildren Alice and Isobel.Funeral service at St Lukes Lowton, 2.15 25th January. Family flowers only.Donations c/o the family to a charity to be decided. read more

• BROOME PART MARY FREDERICK WILLIAM

  BROOME Nee PART Passed away peacefully on the 9th January 2008 at Bedford Nursing Home Leigh MARY aged 87 years - now reunited with her Late and much loved Husband FREDERICK WILLIAM. Funeral service to take place on Monday 21st January 2008 at Croft Parish Church at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Howebridge Crematorium at 1.30pm, family flowers only by request please donations in lieu of floral tributes in aid of Croft Parish Church may be forwarded to the immediate family. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals Leigh, 94 Chapel Street, Leigh, Tel: 01942-261936. read more

• TAYLOR IRENE

  TAYLOR On the 7th January 2008 peacefully whilst in hospital and of Atherton IRENE aged 88 years, dearly loved Mother of Terence, Brendan and Margaret, a dear Mother in Law, devoted Grandma, Great-Grandma and Great-Great Grandma also a dear Aunt and friend to many. Funeral service took place on Wednesday 16th January 2008 at St Georges Church Atherton followed by committal at Howebridge Crematorium; donations in lieu of floral tributes in aid of the Cancer Unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital may be forwarded to the immediate family. All enquiries please to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Tel: 01942-886776. read more

• CASSIDY JAMES

  CASSIDY Peacefully in Wigan Infirmary on the 11th January 2008 JAMES aged 76 years. Loving brother, uncle and cousin also a good friend to many. Requiem Mass will be offered at St. Josephs Church on Friday 18th January 2008 at 12 noon followed by interment at Leigh Cemetery, then reception at Leigh Cricket Club. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o Sankey Monks, 5 Hope Street, Leigh. Tel: 01942 673171 read more

• STOWELL LEVI

  STOWELL On 10th January 2008, peacefully in hospital, LEVI aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Marian, much loved dad of Brian and Susan and father in law of Ann and Les. A devoted grandad of Debbie and Nick and great grandad of Jake. A loving brother and brother in law. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 17th January 2008 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired c/o the family. All enquiries Unsworth and Wilcock Funeral Service, 122 Twist Lane, Leigh. Tel: 01942 707562 read more

• STEVEN KELLY

  In Loving Memory dof STEVEN KELLY For STEVEN our Brother. Someone so special can never be forgotten, Your smile is with us always. Love you, Your Sisters Jayne,Jo-anne and families. STEVEN we miss your smile and cheery face, In our hearts you will always stay. Miss you Brother, Tony, Mo and family To my lovely Son STEVEN, To have to hold and then to part; Is the cruellest blow to a Mothers heart, Too young to die, so precious to lose, We loved one and other so deeply you and I; So STEVEN why did you have to die? Heartbroken Mam. A pleasant smile, A heart of gold; No better Brother this world could hold. Heartbroken Sister Tracy, Howard and Leah. Somewhere in our hearts beneath all this pain, Is a smile we will wear at the sound of your name. Love Brother Brendon, Sharon, Abbie and Jamie-lee The family of the late STEVEN KELLY deeply appreciate your kind expressions of sympathy in their great loss. A celebration of STEVEN’S life will be held at St Anns Church, Tottington On Sunday20th January at 12.30pm, all friends and family welcome. read more

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