GEORGE Nutter, a member of Saddleworth Rotary Club who has been described as a ‘Good Samaritan’ by the community, has died. He served as Community Service…
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In loving memory: Eric Bradshaw
In loving memory: Eric Bradshaw Eric Bradshaw, formerly of Greenfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Millfield Residential Home, Waterhead, Oldham, aged 96…
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Funeral notice: John Butterworth Wood
West Indies great Sonny Ramadhin dies aged 92
WEST Indies cricketing great Sonny Ramadhin, who was later professional at Delph, has died aged 92 following a short illness. Sonny, who lived in Delph,…
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Funeral notice: BRADSHAW Eric
BRADSHAW Eric Eric, formerly of Greenfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Millfield Residential Home, Waterhead, Oldham, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of…
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In memory: Harold Hilary Nield, a man of many talents
In memory: Harold Hilary Nield, a man of many talents 09.11.1930 – 10.01.2022 Harold was a well-known character around Saddleworth who involved himself wholeheartedly in…
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Dr Des O’Brien
O’BRIEN, Des (Dr) Passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2021, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Mark and Dan…
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Family Announcement: Phyllis May Thomson (Nee Bancroft)
THOMSON (Nee Bancroft), Phyllis May Passed away suddenly at home on September 26, 2021, aged 82 years. Much loved sister of the late Jimmy. Will…
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Family Announcements: Christopher John Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Christopher John Died peacefully at home on September 11, 2021 aged 67 years. Devoted husband to Steph, brother to Suzanne and the late Nick,…
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Rugby hero Kevin Flanagan loses battle against cancer
TRIBUTES have been paid to Kevin Flanagan, a member of an Oldham rugby family dynasty, who has died at the age of 74 following a…
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Final siren sounds on ‘true Roughyed’ Brian Walker
EVERY strand of the rugby league community in Oldham will be shocked and saddened by the death of lifelong Roughyeds’ fan Brian Walker at the…
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In loving memory: Arthur Hinchliffe
In loving memory: Arthur Hinchliffe Arthur died on September 3, 2021 peacefully in hospital, aged 89 years. He was the loving husband of Mary, and…
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Family Announcement: Elizabeth (Edith) Ellison
Elizabeth (Edith) Ellison Sadly passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Former teacher at Mossley Hollins and Egerton Park (SENCO) Wife of the late Bill Ellison…
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Community bids fond farewell to Nancy Rhodes
THE community is paying its fond final goodbyes to stalwart Nancy Rhodes, who has died aged 89. Nancy, widow of the late Rev Duncan Rhodes,…
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Local community stunned by sudden death of Stephen Cooper
STEPHEN Cooper, a former Uppermill cricketer and well-known musician, has died suddenly aged 49. Uppermill Cricket Club official Jim Bradbury said it was a measure…
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Tributes to larger-than-life local cricketer Nigel Heap
NIGEL Heap, a larger-than-life local cricketer, has died at the age of 70 following a battle against cancer. A formidable all-rounder, Nigel spent 44 years…
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Saddleworth Rangers clubhouse to host funeral of legendary coach Mick Coates
THE funeral of Saddleworth Rangers’ legendary coach Mick Coates will take place on Friday, June 18 at the clubhouse in Greenfield. Grotton-based Mick passed away…
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Saddleworth Rangers mourn legendary coach Mick Coates
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are in mourning after the sudden death of Mick Coates who has been described as one of the greatest figures in the club’s…
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Tributes to former rugby club winger Jack Birchenall
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club has lost another ex-player following the death of former winger Jack Birchenall aged 79. Jack, who starred for the club at…
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Touching farewell procession to pay tribute to Delph farmer Steven ‘Aldie’ Alderson
A TOUCHING farewell will be paid to popular Delph farmer Steven ‘Aldie’ Alderson as his funeral is held on Friday, April 23. There will be…
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Worldwide tributes to former Oldham teacher John Grant
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham teacher and accomplished sportsman John Grant who has died suddenly aged 66. John, who had returned to live…
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Former Rangers’ committee man John Gallagher dies at age of 87
JOHN Gallagher, a former committee member at Saddleworth Rangers, has died aged 87 following a short illness. It was through his sons Pete and John…
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‘Still on the hill’ – tributes paid to Mountain Team ‘one-off’ Mike
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team are mourning the death from Covid-19 of popular volunteer Mike Grimes aged 56. In a tribute to a “one-off”, Katie Johnson…
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Family announcements: David Heginbotham
Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
COMMUNITY stalwart Kathleen Hudson has died aged 82 after a short illness. Kathleen (née Wood), born in Greenfield on July 13, 1938, was the wife…
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Former deputy headteacher Stan Toft dies
STAN Toft, a well-known and respected figure in education and sport, has died at the age of 67 following a lengthy illness. Stan, who passed…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Oldham Athletic mourns deaths of legends Jim Fryatt and Peter Phoenix
OLDHAM Athletic has lost two club legends following the deaths of Jim Fryatt and Peter Phoenix. Fryatt, a striker who became a cult figure at…
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Peter loses battle against cancer
WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth sportsman Peter Rushworth has died at the age of 85 following a lengthy battle against cancer. Peter, who lived in Dobcross, captained Uppermill…
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Former Friarmere player and local umpire Philip Bantam dies aged 61
FORMER Friarmere player and respected local umpire Philip Batham, who has died aged 61, was described as somebody who lived for cricket. Philip, remembered as…
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Tributes paid to local sporting figure Stephen
STEPHEN Ward, a well-known local sporting figure, has died aged 84. Though Stephen latterly lived in Wales, his roots were in Saddleworth as he was…
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Funeral notice: Mrs Olwyn Buckley
Mrs Olwyn Buckley IT is with great sadness that the family of Olwyn Buckley announces her passing on April 10, 2020, at the age of…
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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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Saddleworth mourns sad death of ‘our Barrie’
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Saddleworth’s best known and best loved characters, Barrie Ashley, who passed away on Thursday, April 16. Barrie, 67,…
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