Mrs Joyce Barnes, wife of Mr Bill Barnes, died on February 26. She was 49.

Mrs Barnes of Buttermere Crescent, Orford, lived in Warrington all her life.

She was employed in her earlier years at Burtons, Revelation shirt works and Tetley Walker's.

Mrs Barnes leaves her husband, her mother, three brothers, four sisters, nephews and nieces.

A service was held at Walton Lea, on March 8, followed by cremation. The Rev Father John Reid officiated.

Arrangements were made by Co-operative Funeral Services.