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:
June Boulton (née Horrocks)
Peacefully on 9th January 2026, June, aged 87 years.
Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum of Sarah and David and a devoted grandma of James and Joseph.
The funeral service will take place on Friday 6th February 2026 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 3.00pm.
All enquiries: Unsworth's Funeral Service, 33, Market Street, Atherton.
Jacqueline Yates (née Watkins)
at Bolton Hospital on 8th January 2026 aged 85 years.
Beloved wife to John, much loved mum of Linda, John, Jeff, Mark, Tony, Jill and Kerry.
A dear mother-in-law, loving sister, cherished grandma and great-grandma,
Jacqueline will be dearly missed by all her loving family.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026, Howe Bridge crematorium at 1pm.
Family flowers only by request, donations if desired are going to the teenage cancer trust.
All enquiries to Sankey & Monks Funeral Service.
Michael Govin
After an illness bravely borne on 2nd January 2026, Mick aged 84 years.
Beloved husband to Mary.
Much loved and loving Dad to Michael, Christine, Peter and Claire.
A cherished grandad and great grandad.
A dear brother.
A Requiem Mass service will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at St Joseph's R.C Church, Mather Lane, Leigh at 12.00pm followed by the interment at Leigh Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request, donations in memory of Mick are going to Wigan & Leigh Hospice.
All enquiries to Sankey and Monks Funeral Service.
Ralston B Whittaker
Retired Painter and Decorator died peacefully on the 23rd December 2025 aged 98.
Husband of the late Nellie Whittaker retired retailer and father of Paul, Aidan and Gillian.
Funeral at Howe Bridge on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11am.
Funeral Directors R Banks & Son Parsonage House 100 Railway Road Leigh.
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.
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