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Norman Short: left in his rugby days, right in more recent times

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


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

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


Councillor Carol Wardle and husband Christopher celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Councillor Carol Wardle and her husband Christopher are celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss on Saturday 19 September.
The couple who live on a farm in Birch, Heywood first met...

Date Published 19/09/2020

Obituary: Dr Abdul Saeed

Dr Abdul Saeed has sadly died after a short battle with cancer (Monday 7 September). He was subsequently laid to rest in Denehurst Cemetery in Rochdale on the same day.

Date Published 08/09/2020


Local couple celebrate 50 years of marriage with golden wedding anniversary

Rochdale residents Michael and Irene Turner celebrated 50 years of marriage with their golden wedding anniversary on Monday 4 May 2020.

Date Published 07/09/2020

Obituary: Shelly Buxton

Rochdale businesswoman Shelly Buxton has sadly died at the age of 57, Monday August 24, after fighting lung cancer.

Date Published 26/08/2020


Shawclough FC under 13s trials

Shawclough FC are holding trials for its under 13s team who play in the North Bury League on Saturday mornings.

Date Published 25/08/2020

Victims of sexual abuse urged to come forward following former Middleton priest’s death

Individuals who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a former Middleton priest are being urged to reach out after the deceased’s estate was frozen to allow victims a chance to...

Date Published 25/08/2020


Obituary: Allan Whitehead

Former Rochdale mayor Allan Whitehead died peacefully in hospital at the age of 82 on 31 July.

Date Published 20/08/2020

Obituary: Margaret Mangan

Peacefully at Beechwood Lodge Nursing Home aged 91 years.
Wife of Martin, much Loved mother to Bridgette, Martin, Mary, Margaret, Fergus and Ann.

Date Published 06/08/2020


Obituary: Betty Mawdsley

Former deputy head at Thornham Middle School, Betty passed away at home on Friday 24 July after along illness with Myeloma, aged 85.

Date Published 28/07/2020

Obituary: Dennis Turner

It is with unbelievable sadness that Dennis’s family are announcing his sudden recent passing. Dennis passed away peacefully in Fairfield Hospital in Bury on Tuesday 21 July 2020,...

Date Published 27/07/2020


Obituary: Muriel Journeaux

Muriel Journeaux
Formerly Large
Nee Kay
 
After a short illness and stay at Fairfield Hospital
Wife to Malcolm
Mother to John, Gary and Helen
Loving grandma and great...

Date Published 23/07/2020

Obituary: Father Arthur Neary

Former parish priest of Littleborough’s St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Father Arthur Neary has peacefully died at the age of 74, on Friday 3 July.

Date Published 10/07/2020


Obituary: Gerard Milne

Gerard Milne passed away suddenly but peacefully in Rochdale Infirmary on Tuesday 23 June 2020 aged 75 years.

Date Published 29/06/2020

Dale ‘superfan’ David Clough dies aged 78

Life-long Dale fan, David Clough, or Cloughie as he was more commonly known, died earlier this week (24 June 2020) after a long illness.
David was named as a Rochdale ‘superfan’...

Date Published 26/06/2020


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