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Harry Simpson

Obituary: Harry Simpson

Sadly on 28th November 2023, Harry aged 87 years.

Date Published 07/12/2023


Obituary: Pauline Travis (née Moorcroft)

Pauline Travis (née Moorcroft) passed away on 5 December 2023 aged 82 and a half. 
Treasured Mum, Grandma, sister and Auntie, who will be sadly missed. 
Pauline will be lovingly...

Date Published 08/12/2023

Obituary: Mary 'Margaret' Treadaway

Mary 'Margaret' Treadaway passed away peacefully in Rowan's Hospice on 20th November 2023, aged 81.
Wife of the late Robert 'Bob' Treadaway. Much loved mother and grandmother.

Date Published 01/12/2023


Obituary: Dora Dorber

Peacefully, on Saturday 25th November 2023. Aged 91 years.
Beloved wife of the late Jeffrey, much loved mum of Jane and Anne, mother-in-law to Stuart and Chris, devoted nan to...

Date Published 30/11/2023

Obituary: Sheila Palienko (nee McKay)

10th of April 1956   - 14th November 2023
Sheila died peacefully in hospital on the 14th November 2023.  Treasured daughter of the late Violet and Mac. Beloved wife of Victor. ...

Date Published 21/11/2023


Obituary: Mary Josephine Steeple (Josie)

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday 28th October 2023, aged 88 years.
In memory of a much-loved mother.
Beloved wife of the late Walter Steeple.
Mother of Mark,...

Date Published 07/11/2023

Obituary: Bernice Holt

Peacefully in hospital on Monday 16 October, Bernice aged 88 years. Much loved aunt to John, Robert and Edward and great aunt to Christian and Jessica.

Date Published 06/11/2023


Obituary: Norma Taylor

Norma Taylor passed away peacefully in Chorley on 30th October aged 87 years.
Very dear mum of Paul (deceased) and Nigel, dear mother-in-law of Maureen and a loving grandma and...

Date Published 02/11/2023

Obituary: Douglas Leonard Uttley

Peacefully in hospital on 23rd October 2023, Douglas aged 81 years.
Beloved husband of Ryszarda and a dear brother to Audrey, Valerie and the late Pamela, he will be sadly

Date Published 31/10/2023


Obituary: Grant Aubrey Bennett

Grant passed away peacefully at Springhill Hospice on Thursday 12th of October 2023 aged 84 years.

Date Published 23/10/2023

Obituary: Rachel McLachlan

Peacefully in hospital on 15th October 2023, Rachel aged 82 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Duncan, a loving mother to Sarah and Emma, devoted grandma to Arthur and Albie,...

Date Published 19/10/2023


Obituary: Peter Alan Tweedale

Peter Alan Tweedale left Mother Earth and ascended to the Grand Lodge on October 4th 2023 aged 88. A true adventurer and a life lived to the full, he now joins his life partner...

Date Published 16/10/2023

Obituary: Gerald Beadling

Suddenly on 14th September 2023, Gerald aged 91 years.
Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad to David and Susan, father in law to Angela and John, devoted grandad to...

Date Published 19/09/2023


Obituary: John Kenneth Davies MBE

Ken passed away peacefully at Springhill Hospice on Tuesday 1 August 2023. Aged 79 years.
The much loved husband of Joan. Loving dad to Iain and Alun. Father-in-law to Jenny and...

Date Published 11/08/2023

Obituary: Mrs Monica Alger

13th January 1933 - 25th July 2023
Monica sadly passed away on Tuesday 25th July 2023 aged 90 years.

Date Published 09/08/2023


Obituary: Geoff Meeks

At home on 20th July 2023, Geoff aged 84 years. The much loved husband of Glenis, a loving dad to Brandon, Darren and Andrew, devoted grandad to Rachael, Molly, Anna and Daisy,...

Date Published 26/07/2023

Obituary: Rod Lewis

Rod Lewis, aged 81, owner of Half Acre House Residential Care Home passed away on 2 July 2023 at his home in Syke, Rochdale.

Date Published 21/07/2023


Tributes paid to Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Kay

Tributes have been paid to Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Kay, who passed away peacefully at home on 16 June, aged 74.

Date Published 17/07/2023

Obituary: Daniel Ames

Daniel sadly passed away on 22 June 2023, aged 49.
A very special, loving husband and soulmate to Kathryn. A wonderful, loving and proud Dad to Ted and Tilly.

Date Published 06/07/2023


Obituary: Elisabeth Kay (Lis)

Peacefully at home on 16th June 2023, surrounded by her family, Lis, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum to Jen and Cathryn, mother-in-law to Matthew and dear...

Date Published 20/06/2023

Tributes paid after death of former mayor who led campaign to save town’s landmark tower blocks

Tributes have been paid to Robin Parker the former Rochdale Mayor who went on to spearhead the campaign against plans to flatten the town’s landmark Seven Sisters tower blocks.

Date Published 19/06/2023


Obituary: Eric and Alice France

On 17th April 2023, Eric aged 97 years passed away peacefully at Riverside Nursing Home, Littleborough. His beloved wife, Alice aged 96 joined him on 26th April.

Date Published 19/05/2023

Obituary: Phil Roach

Suddenly on 9th May 2023, Phil aged 69 years. Much loved and loving husband of Judith, dad to Katy, Claire, Chris and their families, and a dear brother to Christine.

Date Published 18/05/2023


Springhill Hospice's founder Margaret Geoghegan MBE dies aged 99

Springhill Hospice founder and president, Margaret Geoghegan MBE has passed away at the age of 99.

Date Published 17/05/2023

Obituary: John Murray Porritt

On 7th April 2023, following a short illness, John aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Sarah, loving Father to Stephanie and Alison, and Father in law to David. He will be sadly...

Date Published 21/04/2023


Milnrow World War Two veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A World War Two veteran from Milnrow celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday 8 April.

Date Published 18/04/2023

Founding member of Rochdale Heartbeat and former Woman of Rochdale Susan Ridgard dies

Susan Ridgard, a founding member of the Rochdale Heartbeat charity and a former Woman of Rochdale, has sadly died after illness.

Date Published 14/04/2023


Obituary: Colin Marsh

Colin Marsh, aged 79, passed away peacefully with his son Daniel by his side on 10 April 2023.

Date Published 13/04/2023

Obituary: Anne Nyland

Anne Nyland (84 years) passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th April 2023 at South Africa Lodge in Waterlooville, Hampshire, surrounded by her family.

Date Published 12/04/2023


Obituary: Maria Djukic

Maria Djukic passed away peacefully on 13 March 2023 at Fairfield Hospital, aged 94 years.
Wife of the late Zivko Djukic, a loving mother and grandmother, Maria will be sadly...

Date Published 28/03/2023

Obituary: James Heyworth

James Heyworth (Jimmy) passed away suddenly on 3rd March 2023 aged 62.

Date Published 27/03/2023


Obituary: Maureen Kirkham

4th December 1942 - 5th March 2023
Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mum of Jane and Jonny, special nan to Laura and Sam, Daniel, Kerris, Shane, Alyssa, Patrick and...

Date Published 21/03/2023

Views sought for transport survey in Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside

Bus passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users are being asked to share their experiences of travelling between Rochdale, Royton, Oldham and Tameside to help shape...

Date Published 20/03/2023


Obituary: Jacqueline Ashworth

Passed away peacefully at home, on 3rd March 2023, aged 85 years.

Much loved Wife of John, loving Mum and mother-in-law to Michelle, Darren, Nadine and Ian, devoted Grandma of...

Date Published 17/03/2023

Obituary: Denis Sorah

It is with great sadness that the family of Denis Sorah announce his passing on 2nd March in Stansfield Hall Care Home, Littleborough.

Date Published 15/03/2023


Public notice: premises licence for Vinesteins On The Walk

Vinesteins Limited is applying for the grant of a premises licence for Vinesteins On The Walk - 7 The Walk, Rochdale, OL16 1EP.
The licence if granted is to enable the following...

Date Published 15/03/2023

Missing dog from Milnrow

Honey is a female Sprocker and has been missing from Broad Carr Riding School, Milnrow, OL16 3TR since 7 February 2023.

Date Published 06/03/2023


Missing cat from Falinge Road area

Luna is a blue point spayed female Ragdoll cat that has been missing from Falinge Road, Rochdale OL12 6LD since 12 February 2023.

Date Published 06/03/2023

Obituary: Zowie Lee

Devastating news that suddenly on the 9th February 2023, Zowie Lee aged just 49 years old passed away at home.

Date Published 22/02/2023


Obituary: Bernard Brown

It's with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Bernard on 15th January in Oldham hospital after a major operation.

Date Published 14/02/2023

Obituary: Gerard Broadbent

Gerry passed away at home, with his family on 6th February 2023 aged 89 years.
Very much loved husband to Barbara, Dad to Joanne and Mark and a fantastic grandad to Elliot, Anna...

Date Published 14/02/2023


Obituary: Helen Mavis Evans

25th January 1941 to 10th January 2023.
Helen passed away peacefully at Fairfield Hospital on the evening of 10th January 2023, aged 81.

Date Published 10/02/2023

Obituary: Alexander Whatmough

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Alexander Whatmough on Thursday 12 January, aged 73 in Springhill Hospice after a battle with cancer.

Date Published 08/02/2023


Remembering Fr David O’Kane

Catholics across Greater Manchester have paid tribute to a priest who served the Rochdale community for almost 30 years.

Date Published 28/01/2023

Family pay tribute to brave Leyla Bell, 16 months

The family of brave Leyla Mae Bell, of Heywood, have paid tribute to their baby girl after she sadly lost her fight for life aged just 16 months after battling illness.

Date Published 20/01/2023


Obituary: Richard Brown

Richard passed away peacefully at home on 13th January 2023 aged 70 years. He was a beloved husband to Pauline, dad to Michelle, grandad to Amelia, Ryan and Jonny. He will be...

Date Published 18/01/2023

Obituary: Chris Houston

It is with great sadness that the family and close friends announce the passing of Chris Houston formerly of Rossendale, who died peacefully at Springfield Park Care Home on...

Date Published 10/01/2023


Edna Burrows celebrates 80th birthday

Edna Burrow, one of the longest-serving and best-known parishioners at St Andrew's, Dearnley, celebrated her 80th birthday in church last Sunday with friends and fellow...

Date Published 20/12/2022

Obituary: Jean Brierley

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Jean Brierley, who died peacefully at her home on 25th November 2022, aged 78 following a long illness.

Date Published 05/12/2022


Obituary: Mick Ward

It is with great sadness that the family of Mick Ward announce his passing. Mick, aged 57 years, passed away peacefully at Springhill Hospice on Friday 11 November 2022. 

Date Published 21/11/2022

Obituary: Bob Ingham

Bob died peacefully at Springhill Hospice on 10th November 2022 after a long illness. Dear Brother of Anne, Sara Richard, Mary, Robin and the late Jane. Dear Brother in Law, Uncle...

Date Published 15/11/2022


Acknowledgement: Pat Butler

Patricia Josephine Butler
13/03/1931 – 13/10/2022

The family of the late Pat would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and Neighbours for their kind messages,...

Date Published 15/11/2022

Obituary: Kathleen Mary Marsh

In loving memory of Kathleen Mary Marsh born 1 November 1948. Passed away peacefully with family on 22 October 2022.
Celebration of life to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on...

Date Published 10/11/2022


In memorium: Sheila Woodhead

In loving memory of Sheila Woodhead.
A wonderful, inspiring Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Died 10 November 2001.
Sadly missed and forever in our thoughts.

Date Published 09/11/2022

Obituary: Joseph Anthony Michael O'Reilly

Of Smithy Bridge Littleborough.
On Sunday, the 4th of September 2022, Joseph (Tony - Rocky) passed away peacefully at Wythenshawe Hospital, aged 79 years. 
Much loved Husband of...

Date Published 21/09/2022


Notice: Restricted operators licence - Team Karting

Teamkarting is applying for a Restricted Operators Licence to use Ensor Mill, Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2NU as an operating centre for one goods vehicle.

Date Published 02/08/2022

Obituary: Linda Webster

Suddenly on 24th July 2022, Linda aged 71 years. Beloved Wife of George, much loved Mother of Glen, John, Darren and the late Mary. Dear Sister of Glenys, very dear Grandma,...

Date Published 01/08/2022


Obituary: Pat Barnes

Pat Barnes, aged 90, passed peacefully at Fairfield hospital after a short illness.
Mum, nanna, great gran, wife to the late Ralph.
Will be sadly missed

Date Published 28/07/2022

Obituary: Audrey Stott

The funeral for Audrey Stott will be held on Tuesday 2 August 1pm at Rochdale Crematorium.

Date Published 25/07/2022


Obituary: Harold Appleby - Chairman of Castleton Community Centre

Harold Appleby, the long-standing Chairman of Castleton Community Centre, has sadly passed away.

Date Published 19/07/2022

Obituary: Brenda Flett

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Brenda Flett, nee Lawley, on Wednesday 6 July, aged 82 after a short illness.

Date Published 14/07/2022


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