MARGARET Keefe, wife of the late Joseph Arthur Keefe, died on July 15, aged 76.

Mrs Keefe, from Penketh, formerly of Bank Quay, lived in the Warrington area all her life.

She was first employed at Greenings in the offices and then worked as a school escort for special needs children before going to Direct Taxis where she retired at 74 due to ill health.

Mrs Keefe leaves a daughter, a son two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

A service was held on July 31 at Walton Lea, followed by cremation.

The Rev Harry Foster officiated.

Arrangements were made by A Maddock & Son.