Mrs Edith May Potts, wife of Mr William Potts, died on May 23 of a stroke. She was 82.

Mrs Potts, of Barley Road, Grappenhall, lived in Warrington all her life.

She was a keen artist, having won prizes, and loved gardening.

Mrs Potts leaves her husband, seven children, 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was pre-deceased by two children in infancy.

A service was held on May 30 at Thelwall Parish Church, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Arrangements were made by P J Lundy.