PATRICIA (Pat) Scragg, wife of Mr David Scragg, died on December 31, aged 74.

Mrs Scragg, from Stretton, formerly Grappenhall, was raised in Orford.

She was first employed at Hancock & Wood Warrington, and later as a chef at the Lion Hotel and for Outside Catering Co Warrington.

Mrs Scragg enjoyed all sport, was interested in motorcycles and country matters, particularly horses.

She liked holidays in this country and Menorca. She leaves her husband, a daughter, two grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren and was predeceased by her son.

A service was held on January 16 at St Matthews Church, Stretton, followed by interment in the churchyard.