RONALD Bishop, husband of May Bishop, died on February 8, aged 83.
Mr Bishop, from Grappenhall, was born in Thelwall.
He was employed as a steel worker at Monks Hall and Rylands, a post man and worked as a ferry man on Thelwall Ferry.
He saw two years National Service.
Mr Bishop taught Thelwall Juniors swimming, was a member of Warrington diving team and was a former North Cheshire swimming champion.
He also enjoyed darts and snooker.
Mr Bishop leaves a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
A service was held on February 24 at All Saints Church, followed by cremation at Walton Lea.
The Rev D Black officiated.
Arrangements were made by P J Lundy.
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