KATHLEEN Postlethwaite, wife of John Postlethwaite, died on September 5, aged 76.

Mrs Postlethwaite lived in the Padgate area all her life.

She was last employed as a clerical officer at Warrington Borough Council.

Mrs Postlethwaite enjoyed knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, baking and foreign holidays.

She loved spending time with her family.

Mrs Postlethwaite leaves her husband, two sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren and a brother.

A service was held on September 21 at St Oswald’s RC Church, followed by cremation at Walton Lea.

The Rev Fathers N Postlethwaite and G Postlethwaite, and Deacon A Kerrigan officiated.

Arrangements were made by Houghton’s Funeral Directors.