RONALD (Ron) Cann, husband of the late Mrs Monica Cann, died on December 28 aged 79.

Mr Cann lived in the Warrington area all his life and was employed on the railways for 47 years.

Mr Cann enjoyed painting, drawing, playing the organ and walks with his brother and friends.

He leaves two daughters, two sons, 11 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, a brother and three sisters and was predeceased by a daughter. A service and cremation was held on January 13 at Walton Lea.