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John Ormerod DFM died on 13 May 2022

Obituary: John Ormerod DFM

John Ormerod DFM, father of Paul and grandfather of Andrew, died on 13 May 2022 at Oldham Hospital aged 99.
Formerly a lifelong resident of Balderstone, recently living at Carders Court Care Home, Castleton.

Date Published 24/05/2022


Obituary: Jeffrey Hardman

With great sadness, the family inform you of the passing of Jeffrey Graham Hardman, born 20 Feb 1942, who died suddenly in Portimao Hospital, Portugal on 26 April 2022.

Date Published 17/05/2022

In memorium: Shirley Anne Whitehead

Shirley Anne Whitehead
28 July 2002

Date Published 12/05/2022


In memorium: Claire Karen Whitehead

Claire Karen Whitehead
12 April 2011
Through the laughter our memories bring me, and the tears of new ones we will never make. Our girls are everything you would have dreamed...

Date Published 12/05/2022

Obituary: Gladys Wolfenden

Passed away peacefully on 22 April 2022 aged 99 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Harry, cherished mum of Barbara, Kathryn and the late Susan.

Date Published 09/05/2022


Obituary: Peter McCormack

With sadness the Family announce the sudden but peaceful death of Peter McCormack at home on 27 March 2022. Loved brother of Joan, John, Kathleen, Kevin, Margaret, Bernard,...

Date Published 14/04/2022

Obituary: Vicky Riding

BARDOC chief executive Vicky Riding, who was a trustee of the charity Homeless Friendly, has died aged 51 following a short illness.

Date Published 07/04/2022


Obituary: Linda Oliver

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Linda Oliver on Thursday 17 March. Beloved wife of Frank and loving mother of Paul and Lindsey.

Date Published 22/03/2022

Obituary: John McHale

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of John Patrick McHale, of Castleton, on Tuesday 15 March 2022.

Date Published 21/03/2022


Obituary: Alan Littlehales

Alan Littlehales, aged 87 years, passed away peacefully at Rochdale Infirmary on the 11th March 2022.

Date Published 17/03/2022

Lost: sentimental necklace

Have you found a delicate heart-shaped necklace in Rochdale, Norden or Leeds this weekend (11-13 March)?

Date Published 14/03/2022


Obituary: Cath McHale

The family are saddened to announce the passing of Kathleen Teresa (Cath) McHale, of Castleton, on Tuesday 25 January 2022.

Date Published 29/01/2022

Obituary: Audrey Haycox

On the 21st January 2022, aged 81 years old, Audrey passed away peacefully at Fairfield hospital.

Date Published 27/01/2022


Obituary: Allen Mitchell

On the 13th January 2022, aged 85 years, Allen, passed away peacefully in the Royal Oldham Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen, much loved father of Ian, Allan,...

Date Published 25/01/2022

Obituary: Les Barlow

Les Barlow, former sports editor of the Rochdale Observer, has sadly died.
During his career as a journalist, Les covered both football and cricket for many decades. He began...

Date Published 24/01/2022


Obituary: Donald Halkyard

On 12th January aged 81 years, the dearly loved husband of Jackie and a much loved dad to Andrea and David. He was also a loved father-in-law, granddad and brother to Carole.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Obituary: David George Howard

David George Howard, passed away peacefully at Fairfield Hospital on 28 December 2021, aged 84 years.

Date Published 20/01/2022


Obituary: Florence Howarth

On 13th January in hospital, aged 94 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Paul and Elizabeth and also a dear mother in law, grandma, great-grandma and...

Date Published 14/01/2022

Obituary: Edna Palmer

Edna Palmer on 5th January aged 84 years.
Beloved wife of Stanley, a much loved mum to Gerrard, Howard and Anthony. Will be also be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law,...

Date Published 13/01/2022


Obituary: Colin Southward

Peacefully, at home, on 6th January 2022, aged 72 years.
The dearly loved husband of Susan, loving father of Tim and Kate and dear grandad of Anne, James, Jack and Lily.

Date Published 12/01/2022

Obituary: Michael Ratu

Former Rochdale Hornets player Michael Ratu, one of the original Fijian pioneers who signed for Hornets in the 1960s, passed away on Wednesday 29 December 2021 in hospital.

Date Published 03/01/2022


Obituary: Jean Margaret Fairbank

Passed peacefully away, on 15th December 2021, aged 92 years, at Ashbourne Nursing Home. The dearly loved wife of the late Roy, a much loved mum of David and Stephen, dear mother...

Date Published 23/12/2021

Obituary: Gary Tunney

Peacefully in Fairfield Hospital on the 19th December 2021, Gary aged 59 years.
The much loved Dad of Emily and Lucy, loving Grandad to Riley, Ruby and Thomas and a dear Son,...

Date Published 22/12/2021


Obituary: Margaret Edmonds

Margaret Edmonds peacefully on 29 November 2021 aged 91 years. 
Cherished mum of Cherelyn and Jacqueline, much-loved Grandmother to Lisa, Caroline, Charles, Luke and Kelly and...

Date Published 15/12/2021

Obituary: John Edward Smith

On 8th December 2021, aged 75 years, the much-loved dad of Corrine, Deanna and Belinda, also an adored granddad. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Date Published 13/12/2021


Obituary: Stephen Greenwood

Stephen Greenwood, suddenly at home on 24 November 2021. Beloved husband of Chel, cherished Dad of Kelly and Lisa. Dear father in law of Justin, adored Grandad of Harrison,...

Date Published 06/12/2021

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


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