STANLEY Hardman, husband of Brenda Hardman, died on August 23, aged 79.

Mr Hardman, from Fearnhead, had lived in Great Sankey, Lower Walton and Sankey Bridges.

He was employed at ICI, Thames Board Mills, and the Bridgewater Paper Company.

Mr Hardman loved holidays, especially in Anglesey, Majorca and Skathios.

He was a member of Padgate Village Social Club and loved socialising and spending time with family and friends.

Mr Hardman leaves his wife, a son, a granddaughter and a sister.

A service and cremation was held at Walton Lea on September 1.

The Rev Ron Percival officiated.

Arrangements by Knox & Son.