DAVID Francis, husband of the late Mrs Dorothy Francis, died of pneumonia on January 5, aged 79.
Mr Francis, from Lower Walton, lived in the Warrington area all his life.
He served with the Royal Signals in the Army, the police, worked in security at Greenall Whitley.
Mr Francis enjoyed holidays in Great Britain, gardening, watching sport and in his earlier years he had played cricket for Greenall Whitley.
He leaves two daughters, a son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A service was held on January 26 at Walton Lea, followed by cremation. The Rev Dave Marsh officiated.
Arrangements were made by PJ Lundy.
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