Mr Arnold Buckley, husband of Mrs Ellen Buckley, died on May 8, aged 82.

Mr Buckley, of Neville Avenue, Orford, was born in Warrington and had lived in the Orford locality for 55 years.

He was employed as a fitter's mate at Thames Board for 40 years.

Mr Buckley enjoyed gardening, walking and socialising.

He leaves his wife, two daughters, a son and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service was held on May 18 at Walton Lea, and the ashes interred at St Margaret's Church.

The Rev Father John Reed officiated.