ELIZABETH (Betty) Bird, wife of the late Frederick Bird, died on February 22, aged 102. Mrs Bird, of Birch Court Care Home, lived in Warrington.

In her early days she had numerous jobs, including working as a post woman and at Warrington Hospital.

She enjoyed playing bingo well into her 90s, was an avid reader and liked to watch TV, especially tennis and football.

Mrs Bird leaves a daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.

A service was held on March 6 at Walton Lea, followed by cremation.

Malcolm Kindon officiated.