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Joel Shooter

Death notices and funeral announcements from Manchester Evening News

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.

Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here .

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Joyce Sheila BACON

On Sunday 10th July 2022, Joyce aged 60 years passed away. Beloved Wife to Ian, treasured Mum, Daughter and much loved Sister and Auntie. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday 9th August 2022 at St Anne's RC Church, Fairfield at 10.00am followed by Interment at Droylsden Cemetery at 11.30am. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Droylsden Coop Funeralcare Tel 0161 371 1003.

Mary BOYLE

On the 16th July 2022, peacefully in hospital Mary passed away, aged 76. Mary was a loving partner to Wyn, Mum to Marie, Jimmy, Kathleen, Simon, Valerie and Laura. She was a wonderful Nana and Gan Gan to all her Grandchildren. Mary was a brilliant friend to all and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place on the 4th August, Manchester Crematorium at 9am. Family flowers only. Donations to the PDSA if desired. Please direct all enquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, Wythenshawe on 01619982307

Pamela Joan (Pam) BROWN (Stephens)

Peacefully in hospital on 18th July 2022 aged 77 years. Pam, the much loved wife of James and loving sister of the late David. Pam will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service will take place on Monday 22nd August 2022 at Agecroft Crematorium at 10:20am. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to RNLI. All enquiries to JR Barlow Funeralcare, Pendlebury. Tel 0161 794 2142.

Peter Anthony (Scoobie) CONNELLY (Connolly, Conneely)

The death of our beloved brother Peter on the 13th July 2022, aged 82 years. Surrounded by his loving family went peacefully to join Our Lord. Funeral will take place on Friday 5th August 2022 with Requiem Mass at St Stephen's RC Church, Chappell Road, Droylsden at 10:30am followed by interment at Droylsden Cemetery.

His wake afterwards will be held at the Kings Head, Market Street, Droylsden with everyone welcome to join his family to celebrate his life. Rest in peace Scoobie, you will be greatly missed, until we meet again. Your loving Brothers and Sisters, Thomas and Dennis, Maggie and Mary.

Missed dearly by his loving family Shirley, Louise and John. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to James Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors, 10-12 North Road, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE Tel: 0161 223 0595.

Peter Connelly (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Trudi DUFFY

(GERTRUD CROASDALE) Trudi passed away peacefully at Woodlands Care Home, Clayton le Moors on 21st July 2022 aged 98 years. Much loved Mum of Frank, Evelyn, Kevin, Barry and Andrew, a dear Mother in law of Stephen and Janet, a beloved Granny of Gary, Karen, Kelvin, Bethany, Linda, Donna, Nicola, Brendan, Chris, Jason and Jade, a cherished Great Grandma and a loving Aunty to Edelträud. Trudi will be sadly missed by all her family and her friends and carers at Woodlands Care Home. Flowers are welcome or donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. The funeral service will take place at St Paul's Church, Ramsbottom at a time to be confirmed, for all details please contact Booth & Wolstenholme funeral service, Peel Chapel, Crow Lane, Ramsbottom. Tel 01706 826661.

David HARM

Sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday 24th July. Loving husband of our daughter Karen, a wonderful, thoughtful, quiet American who had just gained full British citizenship. You will be sadly missed by us all. Brenda and Tony Collins.

Brian HIGGINBOTHAM

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 6th July aged 86. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service to take place at Stockport Crematorium, Cypress Chapel on Monday 1st August at 12.45pm, afterwards at Longsight Cricket Club. Family flowers only, donations if desired to British Heart Foundation.

Maureen Mary JOHNSON (Nee Walsh)

On July 10th 2022 Fortified By the Rites of Holy Mother Church passed away peacefully at home. Maureen aged 82 years. Is now reunited with her loving late husband Maurice. She was a wonderful mother of Mark, Gary, Peter and Matthew.

She is a much missed grandmother of Luke, Katie, Beatrice, Sean, Amy, Bethan, Frances and Owen, and great grandmother of Aoife. A loving mother in law of Yvonne, Sally, Karen and Faik. A beloved sister of Anne, Kathleen, Liam, John and the sadly departed Ursula and a dear cousin of the late Patricia. RIP.

Maureen Johnson (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Maureen worked as a Chiropodist at the Manchester Foot Hospital from 1961 to 2005 and will be missed by her many former colleagues and friends, including those from Green End Cricket Club. Requiem Mass at Christ Church (RC) Heald Green on Tuesday 9th August at 10-30am prior to committal at Manchester Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations to The Alzheimer's Society. All donations and enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 0161 861-9336.

John Patrick KEENAN

Peacefully at home on July 18th 2022 aged 72 years and of Blackley, Manchester Dearly Loved and Loving Husband of Angela.

Devoted Dad of Karen, John, Gary and Daniel Cherished Grandad of Cara, Teddy, Charlie and Callum Dear Brother of Pete and the late James and Margaret Special Father in Law of Damian, Charlotte and Andrijana and a wonderful friend to many John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by everyone who knew him.

John Keenan (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Requiem Mass will be offered at St John Bosco R/C Church on Tuesday August 2nd 2022 at 12.30pm followed by the Interment at Mill Lane Cemetery Cheadle at 3.00pm Family flowers only please Donations to a charity to be decided All enquiries to D Connolly & Son Funeral Services 0161-480-1234.

Hughie MCLENAHAN

Peacefully in a nursing home on July 18th 2022 and formerly of Brooklands Hughie aged 94 years. The dearly loved Husband of the late Cathie and treasured Dad of Lynda. Also a much loved Grandad of Alex and James and a dear Uncle and Father-in-Law.

Service and Committal to take place at The Manchester Crematorium on Friday 5th August at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to Pancreatic Cancer UK. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester. M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.

Eric METCALF

Peacefully in Barton Brook Nursing home on 19th July 2022, Eric aged 90 years. Dearly beloved Husband of Joan. A loved Brother and Uncle. Eric was a friend to many.

Funeral Service to take place on Monday 8th August at Eccles Parish Church at 1.15pm followed by cremation at Peel Green Crematorium at 2.20pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Eccles Co-op Funeralcare Tel 0161 789 3083

William Bill MIDDLETON

23rd April 1953 - 19th July 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill at Wythenshawe Hospital. The dearly loved Husband of Janette and much loved Brother of Ken, Hazel, Robin, Glynis and the late Meriel, Keith and Clive.

He will be sadly missed by all his In-laws, and many Nieces, Nephews, family and friends. A celebration of Bill's life will take place at The Altrincham Crematorium Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham WA14 5RH on Thursday 4th August at 2.30 p.m.

William Middleton (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to The Christie. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.

Gladys PORTER (nee Wardle)

On July 21st 2022, sadly at her home in Audenshaw, following a long and painful battle with cancer. Gladys, aged 79, a solid golden wife, friend and companion to husband Anthony, to whom losing Gladys is beyond words.

She will be greatly missed by both relatives and friends that have given Gladys comfort throughout her illness. When Gladys entered Heaven, Heaven became one golden unblemished soul richer.

Will friends please meet for service at Dukinfield Crematorium at 2:00pm on Wednesday August 3rd. All enquiries to Alan J Bradley & Sons Ltd, 900 Ashton New Road, Clayton Manchester M11 4GT 0161 223 0101 Will friends please accept this the only intimation.

Eileen REID (nee Tiernan)

Peacefully at home on Friday, 8th July 2022, aged 100 years. Eileen of Fallowfield and formerly Co. Roscommon, Ireland, the loving Wife of the late Patrick. A much beloved Mum of Patrick, Michael, Joseph and Eileen and a much-loved Great Grandma, Grandma, Sister, Cousin, Aunt and Mother-in-Law.

Eileen will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Requiem Mass at St. Chad's Church, Cheadle, on Tuesday 2nd August at 11.30am prior to interment at Southern Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. All enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, Sk8 1PQ. Tel 0161 428 2097.

Margaret Patricia (Pat) RILEY (Anderson) (Pic)

On Thursday 21st July suddenly at home, Pat aged 85 of Henver Road Newquay, formerly of Towerside Hotel, St Columb Road Post Office, Royton, and Hare and Hounds Yorkshire Street Oldham.

Beloved wife of Colin (deceased), dear dad to Elaine and John, mother-in-law to John and Pauline, dear Nan to Kelly-anne, Hayley, Vanessa, Adam, Paul and Simon, dear little Nan to her 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be held at Penmount Crematorium on 8th August at 11.00. Donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation. Funeral arrangements by Co-op Funeralcare 6 Chester Road, Newquay, TR7 2RX.

Margaret Riley (funeral-notices.co.uk)

Charles William ROBERTS

The death occurred very peacefully in Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne on the 11th of July 2022 of Mr Charles William Roberts aged 85 years of Hollingworth, Hyde. Charles leaves his beloved wife Maria, brother Ted, and his three children Andrew, Peter, and Jill, and his two grandchildren and nephews.

The funeral will take place on Wednesday 10th August 2022 with a service and committal at St Mary's Church, Hollingworth at 2:00pm and will be followed by refreshments at The Bulls Head, Tintwistle.

Donations if desired are to Bipolar UK and We Shall Overcome (Tameside). Arthur Worsley Funeral Services Ltd, 113 Station Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire. Tel: 01457 852381 www.arthurworsley.co.uk.

Edward Anthony (Eddie) SHEPHERD

Late of Edgeley. Passed away peacefully on 18th July 2022 at Plane Tree Court Care Home, aged 71 Years. Eddie was dearly beloved husband of the late Pauline. And a much-loved Brother of Christina, Michael, and James. Eddie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Eddie's funeral service will be held on Tuesday 2nd August 2022, at Stockport Crematorium in the Cypress Chapel, at 1:30pm. By request family flowers only donations if desired are being gratefully received to the benefit of Parkinson's UK in Eddie's memory. Memories Funeral Service 221 Hall Street Offerton Stockport SK1 4JG 0161 302 9753.

Birthday Memoriams

Mary Ann QUINN (nee Sheehy)

No special birthday cards or gifts, just a message fond & true. To say that not a day goes by, without precious thoughts of you. Thinking of you always. Love & miss you so much. Heartbroken husband John & all the family xxxx

Acknowledgements

Andrew (Andy) BEBBINGTON

Rose, Pamela and Ann Sincerely thank all Relatives Friends and Neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, Condolence Cards and caring gestures during our sudden and Unexpected sad loss. Special thanks to John (Tenerife) for always looking out for Andrew and Paul for guiding him through his planned renovation since his early retirement.

Thanks also to Andrew's work mates past and present for making the effort to attend the Service, much appreciated. Thanks also for the generous donations for The British Heart Foundation totalling £342.00. Thank you to Debbie, Gill and staff at Wellens for your patience and understanding. Also to Fresh & Tasty for the lovely buffet you had waiting for us.

Pauline Eda Mary DELANEY

Thanks to Friends, Relatives and Neighbours and all who attended Pauline's Requiem Mass, for their prayers, mass offerings and flowers. Sincere thanks to Fr Stephen Woolley and the Care Staff at Nazareth House who looked after Pauline for the last few years. Special thanks to Lola for her loving care and to Mel, Colin and staff at R E Jones Funeral Directors, Sale. A Mass will be offered for your intentions.

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.

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