From today (July 8) the number of mourners who can attend a service in Hollinwood Crematorium Chapel – while continuing to social distance – will increase to 22 people. This follows…
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Tag: Funeral
Barrie rocks: Mum and daughter make poignant tribute to popular Saddleworth man
A KIND-HEARTED mum and daughter have created a bright and poignant tribute to one of Saddleworth’s best loved characters. Barrie Ashley, 67, from Greenfield, died…
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Mossley AFC saddened by death of oldest fan Ernie Tague
ERNIE Tague from Greenfield, believed to be Mossley Football Club’s oldest supporter, has died at the age of 95. It was through his son Steve’s…
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Local sporting ‘gentleman’ Eddie Bayliss dies after short illness
EDDIE Bayliss, a well-known and highly respected local sporting figure, has died aged 83 in a nursing home in Chadderton following a short illness. He…
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Church service and celebration for David ‘The Doc’ Atherton cancelled
THE church service and celebration event in memory of David ‘The Doc’ Atherton have been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Dr Atherton sadly…
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Funeral notice: Nick Beaumont
Nick Beaumont Nicholas Paul Beaumont (Nick) sadly passed away on January 12, 2020 at The Christie Hospital after a short illness, aged 56 years old.…
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Banding world comes together in memory of Paul Walton
AN ‘all stars’ concert in memory of well-known Saddleworth brass band musician Paul Walton raised more than £700 for the British Heart Foundation. And tributes…
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Dovestone WI to serve up fundraising coffee morning for Martin Warburton memorial bench
KIND-HEARTED Dovestone Women’s Institute is inviting the community to a scrumptious coffee morning to raise money for a memorial bench for Martin Warburton. The retired…
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Mourning death of community champion Derek Heffernan
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid at the funeral of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. The former parish and borough councillor and Mayor of Oldham…
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Funeral announcement: Rev Duncan Rhodes
Funeral Announcement (via Pogson and Armitage) DUNCAN RHODES Date of Death: Monday 16 September 2019 Date of Funeral: Wednesday 02 October 2019 Peacefully at home…
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Funeral notice: Terence Duffy
Church mourns death of former Area Dean Reverend Canon Alan Butler
THE funeral has taken place of former Area Dean, Reverend Canon Alan Butler, who died on Monday, April 15. Rev Butler was priest in charge…
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Oldham mourns death of former Mayor Joe Farquhar
Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of Joe Farquhar, a former Mayor of Oldham. The Conservative councillor served the Royton South ward…
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Caring Connor gets a letter of appreciation from police
A KIND-HEARTED youngster from Delph has received a special Certificate of Appreciation from GMP Saddleworth and Lees after he wrote to them about the death…
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Make sure you have the funeral service you want
THIS WEEK from May 8-14 is Dying Matters Week, which was established to encourage people to talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement. One…
View More Make sure you have the funeral service you wantFunerals of Oldham Rugby stalwarts to take place this week
THE FUNERAL of former Oldham RL player Ray Clark takes places on Friday, January 27 (2pm) at St Patrick’s Church, Oldham. It will be followed…
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Tributes and tears at funeral of teenager Lauren Carr
Carrbrook teenager Lauren Carr’s favourite things were remembered with tears and smiles at her funeral in August. Lauren’s body was found in woods off Armit…
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Saddleworth unites in grief for final goodbye to Tyrese
A village united in grief as Saddleworth said an emotional goodbye to tragic schoolboy Tyrese Glasgow. Pupils, teachers and other staff from Saddleworth School provided…
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Locals to line Uppermill High Street for Saddleworth School pupil’s final send-off
MORE THAN one thousand pupils, staff and locals will line Uppermill High Street to pay their final respects to a Saddleworth School pupil who died…
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Oldham Athletic stalwart Betty Pascall dies following short illness
BETTY PASCALL, who was commercial secretary at Oldham Athletic for 22 years, has died at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice following a short illness. Betty, 72, and…
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Fond farewell for Mossley Football Club legend Bob Murphy
MOSSLEY FOOTBALL Club heroes Eamon O’Keefe and Leo Skeete were among the mourners at the funeral of legendary manager Bob Murphy. And the former strikers…
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Community mourns death of Saddleworth champion Bob Birse
POPULAR SADDLEWORTH champion Bob Birse has died aged 94 at Stonewood Nursing Home after a brief battle with pneumonia. Bob was born in May 1921…
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Hay Tarn Wills: The importance of a Notebook of Funeral Wishes
RAY WITHNALL, owner of Diggle-based company Hay Tarn Wills, looks at the importance of having a notebook of funeral wishes. To find out more about…
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Saddleworth mourns death of beloved Rev Sydney Clayton
SADDLEWORTH’s most isolated village is mourning the death of its much-loved and longest serving vicar. Rev Sydney Leigh Clayton MA, 77, was the last incumbent…
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