The Leigh Journal published 3 death notices last week.
Every week, the Leigh Journal publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.
Here are the most recent notices placed in the Leigh Journal:
Jean Higgs
Peacefully on June 8 after a short illness at Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Jean aged 86 years.
Beloved wife to Derek, loving Mum of Janet and Kay, much loved mother in law to Martin and Colin, cherished grandma to Helen, Dale, Shirley and Brontë, devoted great grandma to Nico and Nola.
A dear sister to Shirley, Dorothy and the late Billy, a treasured auntie and a good friend to many.
Jean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
The funeral service will take place on June 25, 11am at Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Family are requesting no flowers but donations to be given to Wigan and Leigh Hospice in Jean's memory.
They may be passed to a family member or placed in the donations box situated at the chapel exit doors.
All enquiries to Sankey and Monks Funeral Service 01942 673171.
Harvey Blear
On June 6 in Wigan Infirmary, Harvey aged 57 years.
Loving son of the late John and the late Doreen, much loved nephew of Tony and Dorcas Adams and their family, dear cousin to Hazel and her family, a dear friend to Sharin Ellison and family.
Harvey will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
The funeral service will take place on June 30, 11am at Howe Bridge Crematorium Chapel followed by interment at Leigh Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request, donations in Harvey's memory are going to Cancer Research, these may be passed to an immediate family member.
All enquires to Sankey and Monks Funeral Service 01942 673171.
Martin Lydon
Peacefully after a short illness on May 29 at Wigan Infirmary, Martin aged 77 years.
Beloved husband to Eileen, loving dad of Joanne and Scott, father-in-law to Michelle and Martin, cherished grandad to Freya and Euan, treasured brother to Pat, Stephen, Lavinia and Sean, a dear brother-in-law to Peter, Dave and Chris, uncle and cousin.
And a good friend to many. Martin will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
The funeral service will take place July 11, 2pm at Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Family flowers only by request, donations in Martins memory are going to the Stroke Association, these may be passed to an immediate family member.
All enquiries to Sankey and Monks Funeral Service 01942 673171.
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.
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