THE Leigh Journal has published 3 death notices this 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:
Marlene Pendlebury (née Dean)
Marlene passed away in hospital on 3rd March 2026 age 86.
A dear wife to Alan, beloved mum to Andrea, cherished nan to Aimee, Laura and Lindsey and a dear friend.
Funeral service will take place at Howe Bridge Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 11.30am followed by committal at Howe Bridge Cemetery.
Family flowers only and donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
All enquiries to Abbey Funeralcare Atherton.
Andrew 'Andy' Whyte
With deep sadness we announce the loss of Andy on the 12th March 2026.
The funeral service will be held at Astley & Tyldesley Methodist Church, Lower Elliott Street Tyldesley on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 10.30 am.
This will be followed by a committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Donations to the British Heart Foundation
Enquiries to Abbey Cooperative Funeral care.
Maureen Duffy (née Knowles)
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Maureen Duffy (nee Knowles) of Leigh on 24th February 2026 after a short illness.
The funeral service will be held at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 3pm on Monday 30th March and afterwards at Leigh Cricket Club.
All welcome.
Formal funeral dress is optional.
Donations to Leigh and Wigan Young Carers or Derian House Children's Hospice appreciated by the family.
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.
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