DOROTHY Cottrell, wife of the late Jack Cottrell, died of a stroke on July 30, aged 82.

Mrs Cottrell, of Holcroft Grange Residential Home, had lived in the Warrington area for the past 30 years and was born in Liverpool.

She enjoyed reading, knitting, dancing with her husband and walking before illness prevented her from doing so.

Mrs Cottrell leaves three children.

A service was held on August 13 at Walton Lea, followed by cremation.

The Rev Ron Percival officiated.

Arrangements by Knox & Son.