JUNE Margaret Dearden, wife of the late Arthur Dearden, died on February 22, aged 86.

Mrs Dearden, of Summerville Nursing Home, formerly of Orford, was born in Irlam and had lived in the Warrington area all her married life.

She was employed at J Crosfield & Son, Orford Co-operative Society and Daniel Johnsons at Latchford.

Mrs Dearden was a member of Capesthorne Community Centre for many years.

She liked shopping, wordsearches and bingo.

She enjoyed travelling the country with her late husband in their caravan and loved the company of her family.

Mrs Dearden leaves two daughters, a son, eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

A service was held on March 5 at St Andrew’s Church, followed by cremation at Walton Lea.

The Rev Michael Raynor officiated.

Arrangements were made by Knox & Son.