20 people known and loved in Greater Manchester whose deaths have been announced

You can see the full list of family announcements by visiting the M.E.N website

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08:21, 24 MAR 2024

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Every day the Manchester Evening News print edition carries tributes and funeral notices for those who have lost a loved one recently.

It gives people a chance to celebrate the lives of family and friends and pay respects to the health and care teams who looked after them - as well as alerting the community to details of funerals, fundraising and flowers.

You can see the full list of family announcements by visiting the Manchester Evening News section of our partner website funeral-notices.co.uk.

Here are some of the notices published in the paper over the last week, reproduced here for our online readers.

Deirdre Patricia (Dee) ALLEN (Nee McFadden)

Peacefully In hospital, on 7th March 2024, surrounded by her loving family, aged 68 years.

Beloved wife of Paul, dearly loved mother of Lee and Lindsey, cherished mother in law to Rachel and Phil and a doting Nanna.

Funeral Service will take place at Dukinfield Crematorium on Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 12Noon.

Family flowers only. Donations being received in loving memory of Dee to Asthma + Lung UK

All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Droylsden

Tel. 0161 371 1003
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Doreen Edith AMBERY

Passed away peacefully on 9th March at Leighton Hospital, Doreen Edith Ambery aged 74 years. A treasured wife to Colin, a much loved Mum to Paula and Keith and Grandma to Callum, Freya and Tayla. Doreen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 4th April at 2.45pm at Crewe Crematorium. Donations in memory of Doreen will be gratefully received for St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice.

For all Enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street Crewe, Tel 01270 584329.
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Frederic Miles (Fred) ASHWORTH

ASHWORTH Fred, of Connah's Quay, died peacefully aged 88 on 6th March 2024 at Countess of Chester Hospital, with family by his side.

Much loved husband of Beryl, dad of Nick, Karen and Lindsay, father-in-law of Helen and Phil, Taid of Robbie, Eleri, Sioned, Ceri and Bryn.

Funeral will be held at Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Connah's Quay Funeralcare (Co-op) 01244 831 913
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Amy BARKER

Sadly passed away on 16th March 2024, aged 36.

Proud mum to Alex and Tristan, beloved daughter of Andrew and Tina, loved sister to Christine, Paul and James.

Celebration of life to take place at Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby on Friday 12th April at 1.30pm.

Please wear a green item of clothing if possible.

Family flowers only please, any donations are welcome in Amy's memory for HumanKind.

All enquiries to:

Frank Stephenson & Son

Beverley

Tel: 01482 881 367
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Joan CAPENER

Sadly and peacefully passed away in Oldham Total Care on Thursday 14th March 2024 aged 91 years. Treasured Mum to Shirley, Jill and Richard, beloved Grandmother to Daniel, Becky, and Alex and Great Grandmother to Oliver. Much loved Sister, Auntie and a Friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all her loving Family and Friends. The funeral service and committal is to take place on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at Hollinwood Crematorium at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please Donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Society. All Enquiries to S Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors Chadderton 0161 624-4132
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John Andrew CASSELL

Passed away peacefully on the 9th March 2024, Fortified by the rites of the Holy Mother Church, aged 81 years.

Brother of James, Catherine and Maria, Uncle to Nicola, Claire, Daniel, Sarah-Kate, James and Matthew, Brother in Law of Bernard and Moira also a dear Cousin and Friend to many.

All further enquiries to Bridgefold Funeral Service, Tel 01706 639941
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Margaret Dorothy DAVIS (Boor)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Dorothy Davis on 9.3.2024 aged 95.

A loving wife, mother, mother in law, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.

Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at 11.00 on 27.3.2024 at the Old Chapel, Manchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be gifted to the RNLI. For all enquiries please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Wythenshawe on 0161 498 0304.

Coop Funeralcare

2 Swan Walk

Civic Centre

Wythenshawe

M22 5HZ
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Steve FLOOD

It is with our sadness that we announce the passing of Steve on Monday 11th March 2024, peacefully at his home, the day after his 72nd birthday.

Steve was the devoted husband of Chrissie, beloved father of Damian and his wife Clare, Laura and Charlotte and lovely grandad to James and his wife Zoe, William, Scarlett, and Orran.

Steve had been a Primary School headteacher for many years which saw him presented with the Benemerenti, an accolade from Pope Benedict for services to Roman Catholic Education. After his early retirement Steve went on to work as an Education Consultant. Steve had many and varied interests including being a lifelong Burnley FC fan and was a member of the Greater Manchester Police Choir and Rossendale Rotary.

Requiem Mass to take place at St Anselm's RC Church, Whitworth on Thursday 11th April 2024 at 11.30am, please be seated by 11.15am, followed by private family interment at Whitworth Cemetery.

Following the Requiem Mass tea, coffee and refreshments shall be served at The Ashcroft, Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8DP.

Family flowers please by request, donations if desired are to The Brain Tumour Charity, a donation box shall be available on the day.

Please feel free to wear colourful attire.

For all enquiries please contact F Duffy & Son Funeral Service 254 Market Street Whitworth. OL12 8PW Telephone: 01706 868696
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Ernie FOSTER

Ernie passed away peacefully on 19th March 2024, aged 87 years.

Loving Husband of Josie, much loved Dad of Peter and Richard and a beloved Grandpa of Zoe, Stephen, Chris and Sara.

Ernie will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 4th April 2024 at St Paul's Church, Ramsbottom at 1:15pm followed by Committal at East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe at 2:30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o and all enquiries to Booth & Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Peel Chapel, Crow Lane, Ramsbottom. Tel 01706 826661.
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Lilian HISLOP

Lilian Mary Hislop of Stalybridge, passed away peacefully on 24th February, aged 83 years.

Lilian was a beloved Mother, Nana and Great-Grandmother, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Dukinfield Crematorium on Wednesday 27th March at 11.30am.

All enquiries to Lillian Hough Funeral Directors. Tel 0161 3435211.
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Eric HOLT

Unexpectedly and peacefully fell into his forever sleep on 4 March 2024.

Beloved Dad, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and friend.

Eric will be fondly remembered as the loveliest man and will be missed by many.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 27 March 2024 at Rochdale Crematorium at 3.20.

No flowers please, donations if desired to Spring Hill Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Support

For all enquiries please contact Kilpatrick's Funeral care on 01706 374461
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Martine Clémence (Une Vraie Dame Française) JAMES

Who peacefully passed away on 25th of February 2024 after a short illness. She leaves many fond and joyful memories. A loving Mother of five children, Francis, Alexis, Isabelle, Mark and Philippe and a proud and fun Grandmother to ten. Martine will be sadly missed by all her family, and many friends, who loved her dearly. The funeral service will take place at 10:30am at St Hilda's RC Church, 66 Kenworthy Lane, Northenden, M22 4EF on Monday 25th March. To be followed by a 12:00pm committal at The Manchester Crematorium, Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, M21 7GZ. You are invited to attend where you can on the day. Martine loved colours so please wear something bright. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to either CAFOD or UNICEF.
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Michael Anthony John LEE

Sadly missed by many friends, Michael passed away on 6/3/24, aged 89, after a few weeks in hospital. A celebration of the life of this wonderful gentleman, and well-known local character, will be held on 25/3/24 at St Mary's Church, Nether Alderley at 1pm.
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Harry MORRISON

Harry Morrison sadly passed away on 13th March 2024.

A beloved and devoted Husband of Janet, Father to Ian and Stephen, Grandad to Sophia, Father-in-Law of Barbara, Brother of Ian and Brother-in-Law to Carol.

He has left a hole in all our lives that can never be filled and we will miss him every day. We are so thankful for all you did. Rest easy.

The funeral will take place on Friday 5th April, at 1pm, at Blackley Crematorium.

Family flowers only, if able, please donate in Harry's memory to The Christie Hospital - www.christie.nhs.uk/donate or The British Heart Foundation - www.bhf.org.uk/donate

Enquiries to S Wellens and Sons 347 Hollinwood Avenue M40 0JX Tel: 0161 681 4377
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Stephen PRIDDING

Passed away on the 13th March 2024 aged 76 years.

Devoted husband to Susan, loving dad to Richard and Lloyd and a much loved grandad, father in law and friend to many.

Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 27th March, East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe at 2:30pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Bury Hospice.

All funeral enquiries to Bury Co-op, Tel: 0161 764 4177.
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Michael Joseph REDDY

Passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd February 2024, aged 62 years. Much loved brother to Paul, Thomas and Dawn and much adored brother-in-law to Carol, Diane and Morris. Much cherished uncle to Sarah and Thomas Junior and great uncle to Elsie and Ophelia. Stephen will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place in the Old Chapel at Manchester Crematorium on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 12pm. Flowers welcome. Donations may be made in memory of Stephen to Diabetes UK. All enquiries to C Taylor Funeral Directors Tel 0161 223 0793.
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Alexander David SMETHURST

Peacefully in Wythenshawe Hospital on 8th March 2024 whilst Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church and of Didsbury, and formerly of Collyhurst, Michael aged 77 years.

Rest In Peace.

The dearly loved Husband of the late Mary [R.I.P.] now reunited, and loving Dad of Gerard and Helen. Also a treasured Grandad of Harry and Amelia. Dear Son of the late Michael [R.I.P.] and May [R.I.P.], a much loved Brother of Mary, Robert and James and Father-in-law of Nick and Andrea.

Requiem Mass to take place at St. Catherine's R.C. Church, School Lane, Didsbury on Monday 25th March at 9am, followed by interment at Mill Lane Cemetery.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to The North West Lung Centre C/O Wythenshawe Hospital.

All donations and enquiries to:

Eamonn A. Kennedy Funeral Directors 390 Palatine Road, Northenden Manchester, M22 4FZ Tel. 0161 945 2097
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Eric TOMLINSON

Formerly of Swinton and Worsley, passed away surrounded by family in Cambridge after a brief illness, on 4th March 2024, aged 91 years.

A cherished husband of Marjorie, dearly loved and respected as a father to Peter and Alexis and as a father-in-law to Heather and Peter. A legendary grandad to Sam, Amy, Rosie and Olivia. An inspiring friend and team-mate to many.

For further information, please contact Heather at hethsmeth@gmail.com
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Vincent (Vinny) TORLEY

It is with deepest sadness that I have to announce the passing of my father, Eric Tomlinson at the age of 94, he passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Proud naval seaman, his fondest memories are of time spent in South Africa. A loving husband to Elizabeth, father of Wendy, Ian, Paul, grandfather of Ryan, Shannagh, Lucy, Edward, Harrison, Jasmine, Jessica, great-grandfather of George, Eliza, Eric, Arthur and Elizabeth.

Funeral is on the 25th March, 10:30 at Blackley Cemetery in Rochdale. A celebration of life in Wells is to be arranged.
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Vincent (Vinny) TORLEY

Our wonderful dad passed away peacefully. aged 88. Reunited with wife, Rose. Much loved dad of Carol, Bernard and Lorraine. Father-in-law to Colin and Wendy. Devoted Poppa to Gemma, Jennifer, Ryan, Jessica and Amy and Great-Poppa to Teddy, Jasper, Leo, Rex and Walter. Goodnight and God bless. Funeral mass at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs on Wednesday 27th March at 12.30
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