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Margaret Hodgson Holt

Obituary: Margaret Hodgson Holt

Died peacefully at Fairfield Hospital aged 95 years, and of Norden, MARGARET HODGSON HOLT.

Date Published 02/12/2021


Obituary: Radomir Obradovic

Peacefully in Hospital on 24th November 2021, Rad aged 80 years.
Beloved Husband of Nata, loving Dad to Aleksandra, Kristina and Branko, devoted Deda to Nathan, Ryan, Harley and...

Date Published 29/11/2021

109th birthday celebrations for Sylvia Corfield

Sylvia Corfield celebrated turning the grand age of 109 on Sunday 21 November.

Date Published 23/11/2021


Action Together looking for trustees

Local charity Action Together is offering passionate, experienced and skilled people the opportunity to join its board of trustees, to be elected at its Annual General Meeting...

Date Published 06/11/2021

Notice: Consultation on proposed variation of admission arrangements for Brian Clarke CofE Academy

The Cranmer Education Trust, as Admissions Authority for The Brian Clarke CofE Academy is consulting on admission arrangements for entry to Year 7 in September 2023.

Date Published 04/11/2021


Notice: Consultation on proposed variation of admission arrangements for The Blue Coat CofE School

The Cranmer Education Trust, as Admissions Authority for The Blue Coat CofE School is consulting on admission arrangements for entry to Year 7 in September 2023.

Date Published 04/11/2021

Obituary: Willie Aspinall

Former Rochdale Hornets player Willie Aspinall passed away on Saturday 23 October 2021 at the age of 78, after suffering with dementia for some years.

Date Published 29/10/2021


Volunteer recruitment for Advocacy Together

Advocacy Together Hub Rochdale are launching a new volunteer programme. There are inspiring opportunities available for individuals who can commit to four hours a week and would...

Date Published 29/10/2021

Dale Supporters Trust AGM

The Dale Trust will be holding its Annual General Meeting next month.
The Trust AGM is planned for Saturday 13 November commencing at 11am in the Dale Bar at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 15/10/2021


Obituary: Pauline Camelia Journeaux

Pauline Camelia Journeaux, born 25th February 1933 - died 25th September 2021.
Loving mother to Keith (deceased), Malcolm, Norman (deceased), Natalie, Beverly & Shirley, also...

Date Published 07/10/2021

Acknowledgement: Michael Chin

The family of Michael James Chin would like to thank all relatives, friends and work colleagues including many former colleagues from various teams at RBH and Rochdale Council for...

Date Published 30/09/2021


Robert Clegg OBE - Former councillor who helped build Springhill Hospice dies

Former Wardle and West Littleborough Councillor Robert Clegg OBE has sadly died aged 70.

Date Published 28/09/2021

Obituary: Susan Jane Cannell

Sue passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 19 September 2021 at sunset, aged 76. Her husband John, daughter Diana and son Tim were with her.

Date Published 28/09/2021


Acknowledgement: George Crane

The family of George Crane would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages, sympathy cards, flowers of condolences, and generous donations.

Date Published 27/09/2021

Obituary: Kevin Flanagan

Kevin Flanagan passed away on 19th September 2021, aged 74 years, following a 15-month battle with cancer.

Date Published 21/09/2021


Obituary: Norman Short

Norman passed away on the 15th September 2021 (12.15am), aged 89 years.
He lived at home with his loving wife Dorothy, was a great friend with a dry sense of humour.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Acknowledgement: Richard Farnell

Richard's family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who attended his funeral and the many friends, colleagues and neighbours who sent kind messages of sympathy and...

Date Published 20/09/2021


Obituary: Tommy Reynolds

Tommy passed away suddenly at home on 7th September 2021, aged 73 years. He was the much loved husband of Judie, a loving dad to Keiran and Brett, father in law to Lesley and...

Date Published 16/09/2021

Obituary: Gerry Unsworth

Former Rochdale Hornets player Gerry Unsworth passed away on the 10th September 2021 aged 86 years.

Date Published 15/09/2021


Obituary: Margaret Walsh

Margaret died peacefully on 1st September 2021, aged 79 years. She was the much loved wife of the late Vinny, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, also a dear...

Date Published 13/09/2021

Obituary: George Crane

Peacefully at Springhill Hospice on 2nd September 2021, George aged 73 years.
The much loved Husband of Lorraine, a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend to many, he...

Date Published 09/09/2021


Obituary: Fred Mamczynski

Suddenly in hospital on the 29th August 2021, Fred aged 71 years.
Much loved Husband of Sheila, loving Father of the late Tracy, dear Brother to John and Uncle to Jason and...

Date Published 09/09/2021

Obituary: Bill Eaton

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bill Eaton. Bill passed away at home with his family at his side on the 26th August 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Date Published 08/09/2021


Obituary: Richard George Farnell

Suddenly at home on 20th August aged 62 years. Loving Brother to David, Robert and Paul.

Date Published 08/09/2021

Obituary: Alice Lees - Nee Metcalfe

Peacefully on 30 August 2021, Alice aged 95 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ernest, much loved Mum of Peter and Gillian, Mother in Law of Glen and Barbara, dear Grandma of Sam,...

Date Published 03/09/2021


Obituary: June Uttley

June Uttley (nee Duddle) age 83, formerly of Collop Gate Farm, Heywood passed away peacefully at home with her husband Bill by her side on 30 August 2021.

Date Published 03/09/2021

Obituary: Michael Chin

Michael Chin - 12/09/63 - 18/08/21
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael James Chin.
Much loved son, brother, uncle and true friend to many.

Date Published 02/09/2021


Acknowledgement: Sheila Watton

The family of Sheila Watton would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, kind messages of sympathy, cards of condolence and generous donations.

Date Published 02/08/2021

Obituary: Sheila Watton

Sheila passed away on 26 June 2021, aged 90 years.
Sheila was the widow of the late Brian, mother of the late Stella and the late David, dearly loved grandmother of Jordan and...

Date Published 12/07/2021


100th birthday bash for Marjorie Greenhalgh at St Andrew’s

Marjorie Greenhalgh celebrated turning 100 with a socially distanced birthday bash on Saturday 26 June.

Date Published 07/07/2021

Tributes paid to Rochdale Judo Club coach Mick Armstrong

Tributes have been paid to Mick Armstrong, a senior coach at Rochdale Judo Club, who has sadly died after a battle with cancer.
Mick passed peacefully during the early hours of...

Date Published 30/06/2021


Phoenix Badminton Club looking for experienced players

Phoenix Badminton Club is looking for experienced players to help build up the club before the Oldham & Rochdale Badminton League starts up again.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Obituary: Lee Scott Doran

Lee Scott Doran, sadly taken away from us suddenly aged 44. Greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Date Published 11/06/2021


Joyce Bancroft celebrates her 100th birthday at home

Joyce Bancroft celebrated her 100th birthday at home on Monday 7 June with her family.

Date Published 08/06/2021

Jane Marsden celebrates her 100th birthday

Jane Marsden celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday 26 May at Ashbourne Nursing Home in Norden.

Date Published 28/05/2021


Obituary: Michael Kershaw

On Sunday 16 May, Michael Kershaw sadly passed away aged 60.

He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Date Published 26/05/2021

Obituary: Keith Mills-Daggatt

On 23rd April 2021, Keith aged 77 years slipped quietly away at home after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family who will miss him greatly.

Date Published 05/05/2021


In Memoriam: Kazimierza Ozgowicz (Kath)

In loving memory of Kath who we lost on the 18th April 2020.
Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family and friends.

Date Published 14/04/2021

Obituary: Geoffrey Frain

Geoff passed away peacefully on 7 March 2021 after a long illness.
He leaves behind his wife Nena; daughters Susan and Judith; grandchildren Scott, Jade, Joseph and Adam; and...

Date Published 10/03/2021


Obituary: Ian Lowery

Passed away peacefully on 23rd February aged 71 years.
Much loved Dad, Grandad and Uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Date Published 03/03/2021

Former Rochdale Hornets hooker Peter Clarke dies

Former Hornets player Peter Clarke has sadly died at the age of 75.

Date Published 03/03/2021


For Sale: 22ft Narrowboat with trailer

This is a project boat with potential to give great fun as a day boat. Its trailer means that the boat can be readily transported to all waterways, and its shallow draft would...

Date Published 25/02/2021

Couple in their 90s celebrated platinum wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day

Gordon and Sheila Platt celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day (14 February 2021).

Date Published 18/02/2021


Former Rochdale manager Tony Collins dies, aged 94

Former Rochdale manager and player Tony Collins has sadly died (Monday 8 February) at the age of 94.
Tony, who became the first black manager in English league football and led...

Date Published 10/02/2021

Acknowledgement: Bryan Maxwell

The family of the late Bryan Maxwell would like to thank family and friends for their love and support following his recent passing.

Date Published 02/02/2021


Suzanne Holden pays tribute to brother and father, both taken by Covid-19 just months apart

A Heywood woman has paid tribute to her brother and her father after they both died of Covid-19 just months apart.
In under a year, Suzanne Holden, of Heywood, has lost both her...

Date Published 26/01/2021

Tributes paid to Cameron McGowan

The family of Cameron McGowan, who sadly ended his life on Monday (18 January), has paid tribute to him.

Date Published 22/01/2021


David Thomson looking for Trevor - a former colleague in Gibraltar

David Thomson has contacted Rochdale Online to see whether we can help him find an old friend from Rochdale, now believed to be living in Queensland, Australia.

Date Published 07/01/2021

Obituary: Ian Seddon

Ian - much loved partner to Karen, brother to twin sister Gail and sister Carol, uncle to Kevin, Michelle, Janine, Gemma, Garry, and great friend to many, passed away, aged 64 on...

Date Published 06/01/2021


Obituary: Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor, the only son of Derek and Dorothy 'Dot' Taylor, died on Tuesday 15 December aged 50 after a two and a half year battle with brain cancer.

Date Published 22/12/2020

Platinum anniversary for Ken and Joyce Taylor

A local couple are celebrating an incredible 70 years married this month.

Date Published 18/12/2020


Obituary: Harold Richard Baker

Harry - much loved husband to Jean, father and grandfather and great friend to many passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Harry will be sadly missed, a true...

Date Published 10/12/2020

Obituary: Robert (Bob) Herbert

Suddenly passed away on Friday 20 November 2020 aged 56.
Beloved husband to Jayne, loving step father to Sarah and Dean and devoted grandad to Elsie and Lennon.

Date Published 03/12/2020


Obituary: Gaynor Ann Emerson

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Gaynor Ann Emerson (64). A loving and devoted wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister and friend on Friday 13 November 2020.

Date Published 02/12/2020

Remembering Chloe Cockton for milestone 21st birthday

As we mark what would have been Chloe Cockton’s 21st birthday, the local community has remembered the teen, who was tragically killed by a dangerous driver in July 2016.

Date Published 01/12/2020


Highfield House resident celebrates an amazing 108th birthday

Sylvia Corfield celebrated her 108th birthday on Saturday 21 November at Highfield House Care Home.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Reward offered for Ragdoll cat missing in Heywood

A reward is being offered for the safe return of a Ragdoll cat who has been missing in Heywood for a couple of weeks.

Date Published 19/11/2020


Hornets fan who followed team around country dies

A Hornets fan from Birmingham who followed the team around the country with his friends has sadly died.

Date Published 18/11/2020

Thank you from Ian Niven's family

Elizabeth and Alistair and family would like to thank Ian’s friends, family, and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and donations in his memory to Springhill...

Date Published 26/10/2020


Obituary: Ian Niven

On 1st October 2020, peacefully and at home, David Ian Gilmour Niven, aged 85 years.

Loving husband of the late Barbara, much loved father of Elizabeth and Alistair, loving...

Date Published 08/10/2020

Application for Hazardous Substances Consent

Proposed Application to Rochdale Borough Council for the storage of Liquefied Natural Gas to be used for the filling of distribution vehicles used at ASDA Distribution Centre on...

Date Published 25/09/2020


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