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• PETER HOWCROFT

  HOWCROFT 18th January 2012 Suddenly at his home in Leixlip Co Kildare. Peter, Beloved son of the late NORA & DONALD, stepson of Joyce. Much loved Brother, Brother In Law, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and friend to many. Funeral took place on Tuesday 24th January 2012 in Ireland. read more

• Daisy Grayston

  GRAYSTON (Nee MORGAN) On 23rd January 2012, peacefully in Royal Bolton Hospital, aged 88 years DAISY Beloved Wife of the late JAMES GRAYSTON, beloved Sister of Gwen and the late WALTER, much loved Mother and Mother in law of Enid & Raymond, much loved Nana of Wayne and his Wife Karen, Christiana, Katie & her Partner Robert, Jonathan & his Partner Anne-Marie, much loved Great Nana to Nicola & her Partner Paul, Sam & his Partner Leonie, Billy & Bethany, much loved Great Great Nana to Riley, Isabella, Michael and expected baby. A special friend to Mary, John & Sylvia. "God Bless" The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 1st February 2012 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 1.00pm. All enquiries to Unsworth's Funeral Service, 79 Bolton Road, Atherton, Tel: 877557 read more

• Gwen Tomlinson

  TOMLINSON nee JONES On the 19th January 2012 at home surrounded by her loving Family GWEN aged 66 years, a much loved Wife to Alan, a loving Mum to Chris and Andrea, Mother in law to Annie, and a devoted Grandma to Danielle. The Funeral service will take place on Monday 30th January 2012 at All Saints Church Glazebury at 2.15pm, prior to committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 3.15pm Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Rocco's Hospice Warrington. All enquiries to Abbey Funerals Leigh Tel- 01942 261936 read more

• Anthony John Holcroft

  HOLCROFT Suddenly on 18th January 2012 ANTHONY JOHN (TONY) Aged 64 years. Beloved Husband of Mary, much loved Dad of Sharon and Adele and Father in law of Gareth, devoted Grandad of Amy, Luke, Ellie, Lauren, Sam and Jaden. The funeral service will take place on Monday 30th January 2012 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired c/o the family. All enquiries: Unsworth's Funeral Service, 79 Bolton Road, Atherton, Tel: 01942 877557 read more

• John Hardman

  HARDMAN On the 18th January 2012 following a long illness bravely borne JOHN Aged 64 years. Loving Partner of Mave, dearly loved Dad to Gillian and Andrew, much loved Grandad to Rebecca, loved and respected friend to many. Family flowers please, donations if desired to Wigan and Leigh Hospice c/o the family. Funeral service will take place at Howe Bridge Crematorium on Thursday 26th January 2012 at 1.45pm. All enquiries to Sankey and Monks, 5-7 Hope Street, Leigh, Tel: 01942 673171 read more

• Elizabeth O'Shaughnessy

  O'SHAUGHNESSY Suddenly at home on 18th January 2012 ELIZABETH Aged 70 years. The beloved Wife of the late JOHN and a much loved Mum of John and the late LESLEY and JOANNE, and a devoted Grandma and Auntie. BETTY will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Monday 30th January 2012 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 10.45am. All enquiries: Unsworth's Funeral Service, 45 Leigh Road, Hindley Green, Tel: 01942 525980 read more

• David Wilcock

  WILCOCK Suddenly on 18th January 2012 DAVID Aged 65 years. Beloved Husband of Norma, loving Son of the late FRANK and ANN WILCOCK and a much loved Brother of Pat and the late ANN. DAVE will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Friday 27th January 2012 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 10.45am. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Diabetes U.K. All enquiries: Unsworth's Funeral Service, 122 Twist Lane, Leigh, Tel: 01942 707562 read more

• Christine Fowlow

  CHRISTINE FOWLOW (nee HADDOCK) (O'NEIL) Aged 55 on the 28th November 2011 in Grandfalls- Windsor, NL. Funeral took place on 3rd December 2011, in Springdale, NL. Memorial service to be at Bickershaw Church Friday 3rd February at 11am. No flowers. read more

• Hazel Mary Stones

  HAZEL MARY STONES Passed away peacefully on 16th January 2012 in Royal Bolton Hospital, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Wife of Colin, loving Mother of David and Janine, Mother in law of Roy and Caroline and Great Gran of Leah. HAZEL will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service and committal will take place at 10.00am on Friday 26th January 2012 at Howe Bridge Crematorium. All enquiries to Edwards Funeral Directors (Wigan), Tel: 01942 821215 read more

• Jennifer Bimpson

  BIMPSON ( nee MOUNTFORD) Peacefully on 17th January 2012 JENNIFER Aged 61. Beloved Daughter of Connie and the late JACK, and devoted Mother to Lee and Lindsey, a much loved Mother-in-law to Kaye and Steven and an extremely proud Grandma and Nana to Cameron, Jack, Isla and Logan. Also first love to Trevor. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church 1.30pm followed by interment in Leigh Cemetery at 3.00pm. Flowers welcome All enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh. 01942 608571 read more

• Margaret Johnson

  JOHNSON Suddenly but peacefully on 17th January 2012 MARGARET aged 83 years, a much loved Aunt, Great Aunt, Cousin and loyal friend to many. MARGARET will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The funeral service and committal will take place on Monday 30th January 2012 in Howe Bridge Crematorium at 1.45pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Arthritis Research UK care of the family/ Leigh Co-operative Funeralcare, 37-39 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh read more

• john william eden

  EDEN On 14th January 2012 in hospital and of Golborne JOHN WILLIAM aged 85 years. The loving Husband of Marion, dearly loved Dad of Carl, dear Father in law of Isabel, much loved Grandad of Sarah, Mathew, Denvah and Lauren, Great Grandad of Ellie, dearest Brother of Joyce and the late MARGARET and Eric and dear Brother in law of Eileen. Funeral Service and cremation will take place on Monday 30th January in Wigan Crematorium Chapel at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the British Lung Foundation c/o the family. All enquiries to Alan Jones Funeral Directors, Millbrook House, 56 High Street, Golborne. Tel 01942 272027 read more

• Kenny Shaw

  SHAW Suddenly on 17th January 2012 KENNY aged 66 years. Beloved Husband of Linda, much loved Dad of Karl and Darren and Father-in-law of Lesley and Lisa. A devoted Grandad of Leanne, Rebecca and Jessica and Great Grandad of Tyler and a loving Brother-in-law of Len and June. The funeral service will take place on Friday 27th January 2012 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the I.C.U. at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the Christie Hospital. All enquiries: Unsworth's Funeral Service, 79 Bolton Road, Atherton. Tel: 01942 877557 read more

• Stanley Harrop

  HARROP Peacefully on the 16th January 2012 at Wigan Infirmary STANLEY (STAN) aged 93 years. Loving Husband of the late GLADYS and MARGARET, loving Dad to Alan, Step Dad to Geoff and Les, loving Father in law to Margaret, Glenys and June, also a loving Grandad and Great Grandad. The funeral service will be held at St Peters Church, Westleigh on Thursday 26th January 2012 at 10.00am prior to committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in aid of Wigan and Leigh Hospice c/o the family. All enquiries to Sankey and Monks F.S., Tel: 01942 673171 read more

• Catherine Prior

  PRIOR On 16th January 2012 in Wigan Infirmary and of Golborne CATHERINE (KITTY) Aged 91 years. The loving Wife of the late LEONARD, dearly loved Mother of June and the late KENNETH, dear Mother in law of John, cherished Grandma of Julie, Tracey, Vicky and Louise and Great Grandma to Claire, Christopher, Mathew and Great Great Grandma to Jamie, Sister of Fred. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 31st January in Salvation Army Citadel, Ashton in Makerfield at 2.00pm followed by interment at Golborne Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only donations if desired for The Salvation Army c/o the family. All enquiries to Alan Jones Funeral Directors, Millbrook House, 56 High Street, Golborne, Tel: 01942 272027 read more

• Les Houghton

  HOUGHTON LES Peacefully passed away at Bedford Care Home surrounded by all his family on Saturday 21st January 2012, aged 74 He will be sadly missed Devoted Husband to Barbara, beloved Dad to Paul and Lisa, Stepdad to Julie and Paul, a much loved Grandad to Shaun, Kimberley and Kieran, a loving Great Grandad to Bailey and Reegan, a well respected Brother to Jean, Father-in-law to Dawn, Brother-in-law to Alfred, Derek, Brian and Joyce and a good friend to all the rest of his family and all who knew him. The service will take place at Howe Bridge Crematorium on Monday 30th January 2012 at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations welcome to Alzheimers Society. All enquiries to Abbey Funerals, 45 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton. Tel: 01942 886776 read more

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