Tributes have been left this week to remember loved ones in Manchester who have recently passed away.
Announcing the death of a family member has been a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones at a time of grieving.
We have gathered the messages posted this week in one place.
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Here is a list of those who have appeared over the last week in the Manchester Evening News. Our thoughts go out to all friends, family and loved ones.
Beryl Thornycroft
Mrs Beryl Thornycroft of Brinnington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1 at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 92 years.
Beryl was the dearly beloved wife of the late John, and a much loved Mum to Pauline, Stephen, Ian, David and Paul and a much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Beryl will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Beryl's funeral service will be held on Friday 25th March, at the Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium at 2:30pm.
By request family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to a charity of your choice in Beryl's memory.
Rodney Taylor
Rodney Arthur Taylor, loving Husband of the late Eileen, Dad and Granddad died on March 4, aged 79.
A funeral will be at the New Chapel, Southern Cemetery on Wednesday March, 23 at 3pm.
Doris Robertson
Mrs Doris Robertson died on March, 3, peacefully aged 93.
Doris, of Burnage, was the beloved wife to the late Kenneth. Doris will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Service and committal to take place at Manchester Crematorium on Thursday, March 24 at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations preferred to Marie Curie.
Donations and enquiries are being cared for and may be directed to C.Robbs Funeral Care, 22 Errwood Road, Levenshulme, M19 2PA. 0161 224 1200.
Ann Moakler
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Moakler died on February 26, at the age of 87.
Elizabeth, known as Betty to some of her friends and family, was the widow of Kevin Peter Moakler.
She was an avid reader and loved to travel. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as the charismatic person she was.
The funeral service will take place with a Requiem Mass at St Alphonsus R C Church, Old Trafford, Stretford on Friday, March 25 at 10am, followed by Committal at Manchester Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors, 48-52 Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SA.
Further enquiries to Hedley Jackson Dip F.D. Tel 01706 847422.
Joseph Crompton
Francis Joseph Crompton, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather formerly from Bolton died on March 7, aged 92.
No flowers, donations please to www.lewybody.org/personal-donation
Jack White
Jack White died peacefully at home on March 7, 2022 aged 100 years.
The dearly loved husband to the late Doris, a much-loved dad to Brendan, Malcolm, Ian and Keith also a dear granddad to Craig, Ryan and Rachel.
Funeral service to be held at Lytham Park Crematorium on Friday 18th March at 11.30am. All enquiries to Moons Funeral Service, Sandy Lane, Preesall FY6 0NU. Tel 01253 810492
Patricia Saile
Patricia Ann Saile (nee Lowe) passed peacefully on March 14, 2022, aged 79 years, with loving family at Carders Court Care Home.
Now re-united with husband Alan.
Beloved Mum of Amanda and supportive Mum-in-law of Raymond and a proud nana of Isaac and Tiago.
A much loved friend of Janet. Thank you to Brian and Grace for being life-long friends and advisors, and to Dancho and family, who were also close to her heart. Special thanks to Garfield House at Carders Court Care Home for their support and care.
Funeral is to be held on Friday 25th March 2022 at 9:50am at Middleton Crematorium.
No flowers please. Donations in loving memory of Patricia are gratefully accepted to Kidscan and Create Arts charities. All enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare tel: 01706 374461.
John Smith
John Smith died peacefully, aged 81 years, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday March 6.
John of Eccles/Salford will be sadly missed by Michael, John, Diane and his sister Joan. Also by his grandchildren Katie and Chad and his great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will take place in Peel Green Crematorium, on Thursday, March 24 at 2.20pm. Wrangler Jeans and Dr. Martens attire welcome, All enquiries to Salford Funeralcare. Tel: 0161 736 1487
James Ryder
James Ryder of Stockport died peacefully aged 79.
The former Head of Unison was the beloved Husband to the late Joan, Father to Stephen, Peter and Steven.
He was loving Grandfather to Laura, Hayley, Emily and James, and a loving great-grandfather.
He will be sadly missed by all his friends and colleagues and all who knew and loved him.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Christie and Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries and donations care of COOP
Norman Plumb
Norman Plumb passed away peacefully at home on March, 13, aged 95 years.
He is now re-united with his beloved wife Barbara.
Norman was a loving Dad of Elaine and Darryll, and an amazing Granddad of Paul and Lesleu ncle of Sheila and Robert.
Special thanks have been given to his daughter Elaine and niece Sheila for all of their care, love and support.
The funeral is to be to be held on Tuesday, March 29 at 10:30am at Rochdale Crematorium, Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4DG.
Flowers are welcome and d onations in loving memory of Norman are gratefully accepted to the Salvation Army.
All enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeralcare tel: 01706 374461.
Brian Linney
Brian Linney passed away peacefully at home on March, 10, surrounded by his family, following a short battle with cancer.
He was the beloved Husband of Trish and much loved Father of Wayne, Tracey, Kayleigh and Natasha and grandfather to Lucy, John, Ben, Neave, Josh and Seren.
Brian's funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at Altrincham Crematorium at 10:30am.
Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer support. Resting at Fallon Family Funerals, Burnage. M19 1NR Tel: 0161 371 9431
Barbara Forster
Barbara Forster (FOSTER) passed away peacefully on March 6, aged 87.
She was a loving wife to Robert for 62 years and a wonderful mother to Mark, Neil, Justine and Jason.
A devoted grandmother to Daniel, Amy, Lucy, Eleanor, Ben and Hannah.
Funeral service at Rochdale Crematorium, Tuesday, March 22 at 11.10am.
Family flowers only please, donations in her memory can be made to Dogs Trust or the Alzheimer's Society.
Carmel Ellis
Carmel Maria Ellis died peacefully on February 25, aged 63, at Stepping Hill.
She was the beloved partner of John Fury and mother to sons Mark and Kevin.
Carmel will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, Carmel's family ask that donations be made to one of Carmel's favourite charities, Wellspring Stockport.
Service and Committal to take place at St Peter's in Hazel Grove on 24/03/2022 at 2:30 pm followed by Rowan Chapel Crematorium, and a wake at the Gardener's Arms, Offerton. Funeral Service trusted to the care of Co-op Davenport.
James Andrew Walmsley (Andy) died surrounded by his family on March 11, aged 76.
He was the much loved husband of Elaine, father to Jane and Sarah., 'Papa' to Alice, Ava, Ariane and Ellery and friend to many.
A service of celebration of his life will be held at Charnock Richard Crematorium on Friday 25th March at 11:30am and afterwards at New Longton Sports and Social Club.
Family flowers only please. Donations to Keswick Mountain Rescue www.collectionpot.com/pot/1508936/ For further details, please contact Emma Evans, Emma Evans Funeral Service, 56 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, PR1 0DQ. Tel. 01772 237536
Frank Nugent
Frank Nugent died peacefully at Clare Mount Care Home on February, 26 aged 87.
He was the dearly loved husband of Sheila, a loving father to Sharon and Gary and father-in-law to Bryn and Anne, a devoted granddad to Sophie, Dawn, Elizabeth and Harry, great-granddad to Max, Holly and Harriet and James.
Frank was a brother and brother in law and much loved uncle. Frank will be greatly missed by all his family.
Funeral will take place at Boarshaw Crematorium on Friday 25th March at 14.20. Family flowers only please, however, charity donations can be made to Parkinson's UK. All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons 0161 6432677.
Bridget Muldoon
Bridget (Bridie) Muldoon (Nee Brett) died peacefully on March 1 aged 85.
Fortified By The Rites of Holy Mother Church and of Stretford and formerly of Longsight and Aghamore. Co. Mayo.
Bridie was the dearly beloved wife of the late Frank. and loving mum of Kathy and Bernard.
She was a loved Grandma of Niamh, Michael, Thomas, Andrew and the late Declan.
She was also a dear auntie, sister-in-law and mother-in-law of Tony and Madeline.
Requiem Mass at St Ann's RC Church, Stretford on Friday, March 25 at 11am prior to interment at Stretford cemetery.
Family flowers only by request donations preferred to The Alzheimer's Society. All donations and enquiries to P Loftus & Son, 263 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 7GJ or Tel 861-9336.
Marilyn Elizabeth Johnson
Marilyn Elizabeth Johnson nee Jannetta of CVheadle Hulme died on February 26, aged 76 years.
The dearly loved wife of Mick, much loved mum of Andrew and Katherine and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and sister.
Requiem Mass at St. Ann's Church, Cheadle Hulme on Tuesday, March 29 at noon prior to interment at Mill Lane Cemetery, Cheadle.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to 'Arthritis Action'. Enqs. and donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ tel. 0161 428 2097.
Maurice Stuart (Captain) Hennis
Maurice Stuart Hennis died peacefully aged 86 on March 1.
The beloved Husband of the late Sylvia and much loved dad of Paul and Janette and father-in-law of Karen and Neil.
A cherished Granddad of Natasha, Jamie and Kieran, Maurice will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family and many friends.
The funeral service and committal will take place on Thursday March 24, 2022 at The Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, Northwich, at 2 pm.
Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired may be sent for Dementia UK. Enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 25 High Street, Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 422583.
Eileen Flitzgibbon
Eileen FIitzgibbon died peacefully in St. Ann's Hospice on Heald Green on March 4, 2022 while fortified by The Rites Of Holy Mother Church and formerly of Mount Carmel, Salford, and Hale Barns.
The dearly loved daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth, now reunited, and much loved sister of Maureen, Rose, Anne and Meg. Eileen was also a treasured auntie to all her nephews and their families.
Requiem Mass to take place at The Holy Angels R.C. Church Wicker Lane, Hale Barns on Thursday March, 24 at 11am, followed by private burial.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired may sent to Francis House Children's Hospice or to Umunomo Free Medical Services. All donations and enquiries to Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097.
Dorothy Fahey
Dorothy Fahey died on March, 5 at Fern Hill House Care Home, Bacup aged 92.
Dorothy will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
A funeral Service is to take place at Whitworth Cemetery Chapel on Monday March 21, 2022 at 11am, followed by interment at graveside.
Family flowers please by request, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice, a donation box will be available on the day. For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service, 254 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8PW. Tel: 01706 868696
Shirley Whitehead
Shirley Whitehead died at Fairfield Hospital on March, 13 2022, aged 87 years.
The beloved wife of the late Eric, a much loved mother to Carolyn, Michael, Andrew and Carl and a treasured grandmother and great grandmother.
Funeral service will take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 25th March 2022 at 11:10am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made to Springhill Hospice. All enquiries to Kavanagh and Coates Funeral Services Tel no: 01706 623 623
N'Gaire Tupling
N'Gaire Tupling died at Ashbourne Nursing Home on March, 10 aged 83.
N'Gaire was the wife of the late Walter and will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral Service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at 3pm.
Family flowers please by request, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice or Ashbourne Nursing Home, a donation box will be available on the day.
A special thank you to Ashbourne Nursing Home for their care and to Dawn Duffy, F Duffy & Son Funeral Service for all her professionalism, care and efficient funeral arrangements. For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service 254 Market Street Whitworth. OL12 8PW Telephone: 01706 868696
Marian Neill
Marian Neill of Cheadle and Gatley, died on March, 8, peacefully in hospital, aged 90 years.
The beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of the late Jane, much loved nan of James and Elizabeth and dear mother-in-law of Stephen.
Service & Committal at Manchester Crematorium (Old Chapel) on Thursday, March 31 at 11am. Flowers welcome, or donations if desired to 'Macmillan Cancer Support'. Enqs., flowers or donations to Jonathan Alcock & Sons Ltd., Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle. SK8 1PQ tel. 0161 428 2097.
Sharon Muscovitch
Mrs Sharon Muscovitch, after a short illness, died peacefully in hospital on March 10, aged 61.
She will be sadly missed by all her family. A f uneral will take place in the Old Chapel at Manchester Crematorium, at noon on Friday, April 1.
All enquiries to G Burdett Funeral Services. Tel: 01663 762618
John Arthur Hindle
John Arthur Hindley (Arthur) died peacefully on March 9, aged 75.
He was a devoted Husband of Marjorie and dad to Pamela and Julie, granddad to Tilly, much loved father-in-law and brother and a great friend to many.
Funeral Service is to take place on March, 28 at 11.30am at East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe, followed by a wake at Elton Liberal Club after the service.
Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation or Diabetes Society in memory of Arthur. All further enquires to Co-op Funeralcare, 22 Silver Street, Bury Tel: 0161 764 4177.
Bernard Hill
Bernard Hill, of Whitefield died on March 8, peacefully in hospital, aged 88 years.
Formerly of the composing room at the Manchester Evening News he is the dearly beloved husband of the late Brenda, much loved dad of Janet and John, loving father-in-law of Russell and Carol, devoted grandad of Nicola, Alexandra, Jacques, Martha, Grace and George and great-granddad of Brayden and Ariana.
The funeral service and committal will take place at the East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe on Friday, March 25 at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please; donations if desired for the benefit of Francis House Children's Hospice. Donations may be forwarded along with all enquiries to Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors 215 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 8GW Tel 0161
Elsie Hannon
Elsie Hannon died peacefully aged 86 at Blackley Premier Care on March 10, surrounded by her loving family, Elsie aged 86 years.
The dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother to Mark (R.I.P), Stephen and Susan, cherished grandma to Michael, Luke, Teri, John and Jennifer, treasured Sister to Sylvia and also a wonderful mother-in-law, sister-in-law,auntie and great grandma.
She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends.
A special Thank you is given to all the staff at Blackley Premier Care for the care and support given to Elsie during her time with them.
Funeral Service and Committal to take place on Tuesday 29th March at Blackley Crematorium at 11 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia UK. All further enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Blackley. Tel: 0161 795 3400.
Brian Aspray
Brian Aspray died peacefully at his home in Middleton on March, 10, aged 81.
Formerly of Collyhurst, Brian is the beloved husband of the late Anne and a dearly loved dad, grandad, great grandad and uncle.
The service is at St Peter's Church, Middleton on Friday 25th March at 10am, followed by Interment at Boarshaw Cemetery.
All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons Tel 0161 643 2677
