Mrs Elsie Vernon, wife of the late Mr Cliff Vernon, died on March 4, aged 92.

Mrs Vernon, of Derby Road, Stockton Heath, lived in Warrington all her life. She worked at Armitage & Rigby until marriage, and worked at Malone's greengrocers on Walton Road for seven years until 1976, when she retired.

Mrs Vernon's greatest interests were ballroom dancing, watching sport and quizzes, and she loved spending time with her family.

She leaves a daughter, a son, three grandsons, a granddaughter and six great-granddaughters.

A service was held on March 9 at St Thomas' Church, Stockton Heath, followed by cremation at Walton Lea. The Rev Brian Harris officiated.

Arrangements were made by A Maddock & Son.