Births, Deaths & Marriages

Malcolm Dunphy MBE

Family, friends and colleagues of leading Rochdale business man, Malcolm Dunphy MBE (70) paid tribute to him after hearing of his death, following a long illness, in Springhill Hospice last Saturday (20 April).

Date published: 24/04/2013

Birth: Brody Luke Sawle

Birth: Brody Luke Sawle

Congratulations to Adam and Pamela.

Brody Luke Sawle born 5 April 2013. 8lb 11oz.

Proud Grandparents Janice and Stuart Sawle.

Date published: 18/04/2013

Councillor Shefali Ahmed (nee Begum) and Councillor Farooq Ahmed

Councillors tie the knot

Councillor Farooq Ahmed and Councillor Shefali Begum married at Rochdale Town Hall on Saturday 16 March.

A traditional Asian wedding was followed by a reception at Veenas Restaurant in...

Date published: 22/03/2013

Obituary Notice: Nancy Elizabeth Holden nee Magnall

On 14 March 2013 in Blackpool Victoria Hospital Nancy Elizabeth Holden aged 86 years, much loved wife of the late Geoffrey Holden.

Date published: 19/03/2013

Ann Metcalfe (centre) with friends

Ann Metcalfe: Small notes from a large funeral

In one of Rochdale’s largest funerals for some years, the body of popular Norden councillor Ann Metcalfe was laid to rest on her beloved Rough Lea Farm yesterday (14 March)....

Date published: 15/03/2013

Councillor Ann Metcalfe (left) and local volunteer Val Johnston pictured in 2012 after collecting more than 21 sacks of rubbish from unofficial car parks near reservoirs in Norden

Ann Metcalfe - She will be greatly missed

Ann was a close personal friend and someone who instinctively inspired trust and confidence. On meeting her for the first time, I saw a rather brusque, confident countrywoman who seemed...

Date published: 22/02/2013

Ann Metcalfe at the Mayor's Charity Ball in 2009

Tributes paid to Councillor Ann Metcalfe

Tributes have been paid to Councillor Ann Metcalfe today following her death this morning (22 February 2013). Born in 1945, she lived in Norden all her life and was a Conservative...

Date published: 22/02/2013

In memoriam: Derrick Armstrong 1949 -2013 RIP

Derrick’s membership of STORM (Support the Oldham Rochdale Manchester rail line)began in the organisation’s early years, so early that the actual date is lost in the distant past, but suffice it to say that it was a long membership. It was also a productive membership, for as well as involving himself enthusiastically in the whole gamut of STORM’s activities; Derrick took on...

Date published: 18/01/2013

1st row, the late Maulana Muhammad Azam Chishti, Ghulam Rasul Shahzad OBE, the former Mayor Councillor Jean Hornby and Maulana Masood ur Rehman

Maulana Muhammad Azam Chishti, Imam of Chishtiah Mosque

On 12 January 2013, Maulana Muhammad Azam Chishti, Imam of Chishtiah Mosque, prominent member of the local community, founder member of the Rochdale Council of Mosques and Milad-e-Mustafa...

Date published: 14/01/2013

Mahboor Imran fourth birthday

Mahboor Imran: Fourth birthday

Mahboor Imran, daughter of Mohammed Imran and Rabia Imran, and granddaughter of Ghulam Rasul Shahzad OBE, celebrated her fourth birthday today. She was born on 31 December, 2008.

Date published: 31/12/2012

Lloyd Walsh

Lloyd Walsh

Lloyd was 20 when he died suddenly on 20 November 2012. He leaves a son, Mason who is just five weeks old.

Date published: 29/11/2012

Ronald Lewis, Mayor of Rochdale 1980-81

Ex-mayor of Rochdale dies

On Tuesday 16 October the ex-mayor of Rochdale Ronald Lewis died.

Ronald was Mayor of Rochdale in 1980-81.

Date published: 24/10/2012

Saiba Khatoon

Saiba Khatoon tribute

The family of a mother killed in Rochdale has paid tribute to her.

Saiba's family said: “Saiba Khatoon was born in the Rochdale area on the 9 May 1985. She was one of eight children and...

Date published: 09/05/2012

Tributes paid to man “totally committed to football”

Tributes have been paid to a “charismatic, charming and straightforward” man who dedicated much of his life to football.

Cyril Barlow, 69, from Littleborough was a popular man within the Rochdale football community.

Date published: 31/03/2012

John Murray at the 'Save our services' public march - Saturday 26 March 2011

John Murray - tributes paid to “massive community man”

Tributes have been paid to John Murray, a man known for his tireless campaigning on ‘all things public transport.’

Mr Murray, 59, passed away on Wednesday (7 March) following a short...

Date published: 13/03/2012

Norman Journeaux

In Memoriam - Norman Journeaux

Loving memories of my dear son Norman who passed away 12 March 2011.

Loving you always.

Forgetting you never.

Date published: 12/03/2012

Three cheers for new arrivals

A trio of tiny tots born at the Royal Oldham Hospital have left one Rochdale couple thrilled with their new family.

Triplets Elizabeth, Violet and Sophie Caton were born by planned caesarean section, weighing 3lb 5oz, 3lb 8oz and 3lb 15oz respectively.

Date published: 06/03/2012

Brian Blanthorn holding a piece of his glass

Brian Blanthorn 14/9/1957 – 29/2/2012

Brian was born in Manchester in 1957, he moved to Rochdale when he was four-years-old.

He was educated at Meanwood Primary School and then Oulder Hill High School.

Date published: 06/03/2012

Councillor Mulgrew with his son Tristan and new baby daughter Lorelai

Councillor’s 'delight' at new arrival

Balderstone and Kirkholt ward Councillor Dale Mulgrew has a new addition to his family – a little girl.

Lorelai Veronica Mulgrew arrived at 5.29am on 30 December, weighing 7lb 7oz.

Date published: 07/01/2012

Shabeena Shabbir, 27, with son Hamzah

New Year baby joy for parents

New Year’s Day was a very special occasion for one Rochdale family – because their first child was born.

Hamzah Fiaz arrived at 5.02pm on 1 January at The Royal Oldham Hospital weighing...

Date published: 06/01/2012

Pat and Billy Howarth

Pat and Billy Howarth – Golden Wedding Anniversary

Pat and Billy Howarth

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary Mum and Dad, love from Paula, Kevin and Callum.

Date published: 18/11/2011

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