Mrs Joan Gould, wife of Mr John Gould, died of cancer on August 31, aged 55.

Mrs Gould, of Kenilworth Road, Flixton, was born in Warrington and lived in the Grappenhall and Woolston areas.

She was employed as a tracer in various drawing offices, and had previously worked in the architects' department at Greenall Whitley.

Mrs Gould enjoyed knitting, holidays, writing poetry and dancing. She was noted for her good sense of humour, and was devoted to her family.

Mrs Gould leaves her husband, a daughter, a son, a grandson, a sister, a stepson and two stepdaughters.

A service was held at Urmston Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Altrincham. The Rev Kathrine Hutton officiated.

Arrangements were made by John Burrows & Sons, of Higher Lane, Lymm.