Mrs Kathleen Mary Taylor (nee Flaherty), wife of the late Mr Frank Taylor, died of a chest infection on March 21. She was 85.

Mrs Taylor, of Christian Nursing Home, Frodsham, formerly of the Orford and Fearnhead area, lived in Warrington all her life.

She attended St Alban's Church and School, later becoming a nursery assistant at the school. She also ran her own hairdressing business, and later worked for the civil service at Burtonwood.

Mrs Taylor was a regular worshipper at St Bridget's Church, Cinnamon Brow, where she was a founder member and worker for the Ladies' Guild, and was a faith friend to the first communion children. She enjoyed gardening, socialising with friends, and visited Lourdes when she was in her 80s.

She leaves a son, two grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.

A service was held on March 26 at St Bridget's Church, followed by cremation at Walton Lea. The Rev Father Gordon Abbs officiated.

Arrangements were made by Knox & Son.