ORIEL Nancy Ashworth, wife of the late John Kenneth Ashworth, died on August 13, aged 90.

Mrs Ashworth, of Callands Care Home, formerly of Orford, was born in Andover, Hampshire.

She was employed as a classroom assistant at Ellesmere Street School and Thelwall Infants School.

She was a worshipper at Bewsey Road Methodist Church and after its closure was a member of Bold Street Methodist Church.

She enjoyed arts and crafts and had been a member of various knitting and painting groups in the Warrington area.

Mrs Ashworth enjoyed caravan holidays and loved nature.

She leaves a daughter, a son, four grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and three sisters.

A celebration of her life was held on August 28 at Bold Street Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Walton Lea.

The Rev Jackie Bellfield officiated.

Arrangements were made by Co-operative Funeralcare.