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Geoffrey Frain

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 three great grandchildren, Teddy, Louie and Zac.

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 90’s 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


Geoff and Carol Whitehead celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss with diamond wedding anniversary

Lifelong Rochdale residents Geoff and Carol Whitehead are celebrating 60 years of marriage today, Thursday 25 June.

Date Published 25/06/2020

Rochdale boxing legend Terry Hernon celebrates 80th birthday

Rochdale boxing legend and founder of Hamer Amateur Boxing Club Terry Hernon celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday (16 June).

Date Published 17/06/2020


Obituary: Alice Haycox

On the 26 May 2020, Alice passed away suddenly but peacefully in Fairfield Hospital aged 78.

Date Published 01/06/2020

In search of the Hornby family in Rochdale

Martin Cowper of Johannesburg, South Africa has contacted Rochdale Online looking for relatives of his mother, Marjorie Cowper (née Hornby) who was born in Rochdale before...

Date Published 28/05/2020


In Memoriam: Betty McCullough

In loving memory of my wife Betty, a wonderful wife, mum, grandma, sister and friend passed away 24 May 2019.

Date Published 22/05/2020

Obituary: Linda Phillips

Tributes have been paid to local community volunteer, Linda Phillips, who has sadly died after illness at the age of 73.

Linda had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer,...

Date Published 30/04/2020


Obituary: Margaret Drury

Margaret Drury (nee Mallinson) passed away peacefully at Beechwood Lodge Nursing home on Monday 20 April 2020, aged 80 years.

Date Published 29/04/2020

Funeral of former Dale manager Peter Madden to be broadcast online

The funeral of former Rochdale manager, Peter Madden is to take place on Friday 1 May and will be available for friends and fans to watch via a webcast.

Date Published 28/04/2020


Obituary: Brian Ashworth

Former Rochdale Mayor and Liberal Democrat councillor, Brian Ashworth has died at the age of 85.
Brian was born in Rochdale and lived most of his life in the Healey area. Born to...

Date Published 21/04/2020

Beloved Norden milkman retires

A beloved Norden milkman whose family has served the community for over a century has retired due to ill health.

Date Published 17/04/2020


Obituary: John Barker

Born 22nd September 1928, Son of George and Annie Barker.
Worked as a Senior Blow-molding Technician at Robert McBrides in Middleton until his retirement in 1992, after 25 years.

Date Published 09/04/2020

Obituary: Bonnar Coleano

Sadly Bonnar passed away in hospital on Sunday 29 March 2020, aged 74.
Bonnar will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves children Alex, Maria, Heidi, Donnar, Rudi and Hollie...

Date Published 07/04/2020


Obituary: Roger Harcombe

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roger, who passed away suddenly aged 69. He will be sadly missed by his children James and Katie, his grandchildren Hollie,...

Date Published 06/04/2020

Obituary: Dr A J (Tony) Crook

It was with immense sadness that Thornham Cricket Club learned of the death of Doctor A. J. (Tony) Crook, on Tuesday 31 March.

Date Published 02/04/2020


Obituary: Maureen Carden

MAUREEN CARDEN 1939 - 2020

Maureen sadly passed away on 12 March 2020 aged 80 years after a short illness.

Date Published 18/03/2020

Obituary: Mr Ronald Gomersall

Mr Ronald Gomersall
8 March 1928 - 9 March 2020

Date Published 17/03/2020


Helen Dwyer celebrates her 100th birthday

Helen Dwyer celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday 6 March with the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale.

Date Published 15/03/2020

Brian Blanthorn: We remember you

Brian Blanthorn: We remember you
This is your second real anniversary, even though you died eight years ago today, 29 February.

Date Published 29/02/2020


Obituary: Dr Emma Claire Heap

Dr Emma Heap sadly passed away at Springhill Hospice on February 9 after battling cancer.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Obituary: John Douglas Wilson

John Douglas Wilson formerly of Shawfield Lane, Norden.
Sadly passed away in Royal Oldham Hospital, after a short illness, on Saturday 8 February 2020, aged 59 years.

Date Published 25/02/2020


Obituary: Clive Whalley Robinson

Peacefully in Fairfield Hospital on 15 February 2020, Clive aged 55 years.
The much loved Son of Norma, loving dad to Katie, dear brother of Dena and a loving uncle, godfather...

Date Published 24/02/2020

Obituary: Mary Clegg

Mary Clegg, 31-01-21 to 02-02-20

Date Published 19/02/2020


Obituary: Diana Rosina Rushton

Diana Rosina Rushton, of Ashworth Street Rochdale.
Died peacefully in her sleep 22 December 2019.

Date Published 04/02/2020

Obituary: Revd David Finney

David died peacefully following a second stroke on Friday 17 January 2020. He served Manchester Anglican Diocese for over 40 years as a vicar at various churches including St....

Date Published 29/01/2020


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