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:
Leonard Carey
Passed away peacefully on the 21st December 2025 aged 77 years.
Much loved dad to Steven, Sharon and Michele.
Loving grandad to Lewis, Charli and Jak.
Great Grandad to Toby and James.
Much loved brother of Margaret and Betty.
Friend to many.
Leonard will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Funeral service will take place at Howe Bridge Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 11am.
Family flowers only please.
All enquiries to Abbey Funeralcare Atherton.
Geoffrey Charnock
On Wednesday the 24th of December 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Geoff, aged 78 years.
The beloved husband of Irene.
Loving Dad to Neil and Leanne. Devoted Grandad to Chloe, Shannon, Ryan, Taylor Demi and Kaye.
Father-in-law to Vanessa and Michael.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday 26th January 2026 at Howebridge Crematorium at 1pm.
Donations if Desired are to Prostrate Cancer in memory of Geoff.
All enquiries C/O R Banks and son Funerals.
Sheila Anne Nixon
Aged 83 years.
Passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Alziemers, on 28th December 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Beloved wife of 59 years to Malcolm, much loved mum of Joanna and Julie and loving nana to Kate, Jenson, Max, Harry and Noah.
Sheila will be sadly missed by her loving family and her many friends.
The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 20th January 2026, 11.00am at Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Family flowers only please.
Donations are going to be shared between Marie Curie and Wigan & Leigh Hospice for their great help in the last week's of Sheila's life.
For all enquiries please contact Sankey and Monks Funeral Service.
John Handley Hayes
Peacefully on 28th December 2025, John, aged 86 years.
Beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Geoffrey, Martin and David and father-in-law of Debra.
A devoted grandad of Paul, Dainel, Harriet and Isabelle and a loving brother of Kathleen.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at Atherton Parish Church at 1.00pm prior to interment at Leigh Cemetery at 2.00pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Christie Charity.
All enquiries: Unsworth's Funeral Service, Atherton.
Joseph Monaghan
Peacefully at Bolton Royal hospital on 26th December 2025 aged 92 years.
A beloved husband to the late Margaret, cherished Dad of Carole and Kevin, a dear father-in-law to Barry and Trish, loving Grandad of Beverley and Mark, much loved Great Grandad of Alfie, a dear Brother to Kenneth and the late Harold, Joseph will be dearly missed.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10am at Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Donations if desired are going to Dementia UK and can be passed to immediate family.
All enquiries to Sankey & Monks Funeral Service.
John Andrew Banks
Peacefully in Wigan Infirmary on 28th December 2025, John aged 84 years.
A much loved brother, a dear uncle, great uncle and a great, great uncle.
John will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
The funeral service will take place Wednesday 21st January 2026, 11.00am at St James & St Elizabeth Church (Bickershaw Parish) followed by interment at Leigh Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request, donations in John's memory will be divided between MacMillian, Dementia UK and Wild Life Trust.
All enquiries to Sankey and Monks Funeral Service.
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.
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