Jack BIRCH JACK BIRCH Passed away aged 94 on Sunday 27th October 2024. Born Shaw Heath, Stockport, Jack left school and started an apprenticeship as a painter and signwriter before he was conscripted for national service at the end of the war with the Royal Scots Greys where he was posted to Berlin. Following conscription, he purchased his own shop with Agnes, his beloved wife he lost too soon, called 'The Dairy' on Greek Street, Stockport. Jack was a highly skilled freehand signwriter, the best of his generation, and worked at Avro Aerospace, Woodford, where his skills were used on the Vulcan and the Nimrod - the aircraft list he worked on was endless. Jack, a lifelong Stockport County Fan, had the ultimate schoolboys dream of playing at Edgeley Park in a cup match. Dearly loved Husband of Agnes, much loved Dad of Loretto, Christine, Stephen and Angela, Grandad of Nathan, Aidan, Simon, Luke, Hayley, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Lydia and Great Grandad of Molly, Arlo, Paddy Joe and Amelie. Bless you Dad, we all loved you so much. Jack's funeral will be held on Friday 22 November at Our Lady and the Apostles Church, Shaw Heath, Stockport at 11:30am followed by committal at Stockport Crematorium (Cypress Chapel) at 12:45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Christie, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX. Enquiries to GW Turner Funeral Directors, Chapel Court, 125 Old Chapel Street, Stockport, SK3 9HA, Tel 480 3754. 1 of 28
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Joseph BURKE Passed away peacefully on November 7th 2024, after a long illness in hospital surrounded by his loving family, Joseph aged 82 years of Moston, formerly of Turloughmore Co. Galway The loving and devoted Husband of Angela Burke. A precious and cherished Dad of Clare and Kevin. A caring and adored Grandad of Alannah and Colm. Much loved Father-In-Law to Karen and Tom. Also a dear Brother and Uncle who will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Requiem Mass to take place at St Dunstan's RC Church, Moston on Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 10:00am followed by Interment at Killesher Cemetery Fermanagh on Friday 15th November 2024. All enquiries to Stewart McCrakan of Greater Manchester Funeral Service, Moston Tel: 0161 681 1864 2 of 28
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Carole BUTTERWORTH Passed away at home on the 6th November 2024, aged 77 years. The much loved Wife of Gordon, wonderful Mum to Ian, dear Mother in Law of Jane, devoted Grandma to Georgie and a loving Friend to many. Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Tuesday 26th November at 12.40. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, are being accepted for Springhill Hospice. All further enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941 3 of 28
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Joan CONNALLY 5 November 2024 Peacefully at St Kentigern Hospice, of Llys Ceirios, Trefnant, and formerly of Golborne (Wigan) and Warrington, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Dick; loving mum to Elaine and Nigel, and mother in law to Moira; proud grandma to Keith and Callum, and great-grandma to Jack and Zara, and a fond sister and friend to many. Funeral on Wednesday, 20 November. Service at Holy Trinity Church, Trefnant at 2pm, followed by committal at St Asaph Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, will be gratefully accepted towards St Kentigern Hospice. R W Roberts & Son Gorffwysfa, Ystrad Road, Denbigh, LL16 4RH. 01745 812935 4 of 28
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Stephen CORLESS It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Stephen Corless, aged 86. Who passed away in Royal Oldham Hospital with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Kathleen, he will be sorely missed by his devoted family and all who knew him. The funeral service and interment will be held at St Matthew's Church (Chadderton) at 1.30pm on Wednesday 13th November 2024. All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons 0161.643.2677 5 of 28
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Frank CRYER It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Frank Cryer aged 86. Who passed away at home with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Beryl Cryer, loving Dad, Brother and Uncle. He will be sorely missed by his devoted family and friends. The funeral service will be held at St Martins Church (Rochdale) at 11.30am on Friday 15th November followed by Committal at Rochdale Crematorium. All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons 0161.643.2677 6 of 28
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Caroline Mary DAVIES Peacefully at Royal Oldham Hospital on 30th October 2024, Caroline aged 62 years. Beloved Wife of the late David, much loved Mum to Ryan and Emma, Nana to Isla and Ceiva, loving Daughter to Mary and the late Derek, Sister to Fiona and the late Doreen, Stanley & Malcolm, and devoted dog mum to Charlie. Funeral Service to take place at St. Martin’s Church, Castleton on Friday 22nd November at 11.30am followed by Committal at Rochdale Crematorium at 12.40pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Care c/o Dixons Funeral Service, 2 Manchester Road, Rochdale OL11 4HY. Tel 01706 645501. 7 of 28
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Harold ELLISON Unexpectedly on November 28th, at the Royal Bolton Hospital, Harold aged 88 years. Formerly of Grassfield Avenue, Salford and latterly of Church Croft, Bury. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend, Hadge will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Service and committal at Agecroft Crematorium on Tuesday 26th November at 10:20am. Family flowers only please. 8 of 28