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Robert Stothers

Obituary: Robert Stothers

Robert Stothers
16/03/56 - 19/08/19
Robert passed away suddenly on the 19th of August at home.
Much loved Dad, Grandad, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Date Published 06/09/2019


U14s footballers wanted for East Manchester League

Springfield Park Storm U14s football team is currently looking for players to play in the East Manchester League on Sundays.

Date Published 18/08/2019

Obituary: Ken Barker

Members at Heywood Cricket Club are mourning the passing of benefactor Ken Barker at the age of 82 after a long illness. 

Ken, who had no known surviving family, was a member...

Date Published 14/08/2019


Notice: Looking for relatives of Michael Farra

A neighbour of Michael Farra, 74, is looking for his relatives.

Date Published 12/07/2019

Obituary: John Hallett

John Hallett, former President and member of Middleton Rotary Club, has died aged 81 following a brave battle with cancer.

Date Published 10/07/2019


SSE Wildcats at Matthew Moss High School: for 5-11 girls to have fun, make friends and play football

Is your daughter feeling inspired to take up football following this year’s women’s world cup?

Date Published 10/07/2019

New football players wanted for Springfield Park U13s

Springfield Park Storm are looking to bring in football players for next season.

Date Published 09/07/2019


10th Rochdale (Norden) Beavers need help

The 10th Rochdale (Norden) Scouts are a very successful group and recently had a very good camp at the local scout camp.

Date Published 09/07/2019

Notice: Lost phone with valuable family photos

An 82-year old man has lost his phone near the Wellfield Club on Prince Street in Rochdale.

Date Published 07/06/2019


Obituary: Angus Macpherson

Angus Macpherson (Retired Police Chief Inspector)
06/10/1934 – 25/05/2019
Angus died peacefully at home on Saturday 25 May aged 84 after a long battle with Parkinsons disease.

Date Published 04/06/2019

Obituary: Jonathan Ali

Respected local radio journalist Jonathan Ali has died after battling cancer for a second time.

Date Published 31/05/2019


Obituary: Mariano (Mario) Bagaglia

Mariano Bagaglia died on 11th April in hospital in Italy, aged 82, after a short period of illness.

Date Published 28/05/2019

Obituary: Christina Kuligowski

Christina Kuligowski (maiden name Stanley)
It is with great sadness we announce born and bred local girl, Christina Norma Kuligowski - daughter of Harold Stanley, past-serving...

Date Published 15/05/2019


Obituary: Former Rochdale Hornets chairman David Vining dies

Former Rochdale Hornets chairman and lifelong supporter, David Vining died on Tuesday (7 May).

Date Published 10/05/2019

Obituary: John (Jack) Owen

JOHN OWEN also known as JACK OWEN. 
Passed away peacefully on the 29th April 2019, aged 73. 
The dearly beloved husband to Brenda, much loved father to Mark, treasured grandad...

Date Published 08/05/2019


Obituary: Former council leader Alan Taylor has died

Former leader of Rochdale Council Alan Taylor died on Friday 3 May after a period of illness.
The former Liberal Democrat councillor was leader of the Council 2006-2009 and...

Date Published 07/05/2019

Obituary: Gaetano Timpani

Gaetano came from Naples to Rochdale as a young boy.

Ten years later he opened his first hair salon in Oldham Road, Gaetano, the Italian hairdresser, who was to become a legend...

Date Published 06/05/2019


Obituary: Kenneth William Watts

Born on the 27th February 1935, Ken started his banding career as a youngster with the Grantham Town Band before enjoying spells with Woolsthorpe and Melton Town.

Date Published 01/05/2019

Obituary: Basharat Hussain

It is with great sadness the passing of Basharat Hussain on Monday (29 April) - son of Haji Matloob Hussain of 140 Royd Street Rochdale, vice president of Al Quba mosque is...

Date Published 30/04/2019


Obituary: Abdul Rehman (Raja Zar Khan)

Abdul Rehman, mainly known as Raja Zar Khan, from Rochdale, sadly died at the age of 88 years old during the early hours of Sunday 14 April 2019.

Date Published 23/04/2019

Obituary: Michael Conroy

Suddenly passed away on 15th March 2019.
Devoted husband of the late Freda, loving father to Suzanne and the late Yvette, doting grandfather to Eden, great friend and...

Date Published 28/03/2019


Obituary: Janet Hartley

Beloved mum, Janet Hartley died at home on 21 May 2018. She is greatly missed by her children. (Oct 1944 - May 2018).

Date Published 22/03/2019

Obituary: Sheila Lee

Sheila passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on 18 March 2019, aged 75 years.

Date Published 21/03/2019


Obituary: Reverend George Christopher Dobbs

Reverend George Christopher Dobbs died on 12 March.
He was vicar of St Aidan's Church, Sudden from 1983 – 2008.

Date Published 20/03/2019

Obituary: Jean Fairweather

Born 23 November 1932
Died 12 March 2019

A loving mother to Julie Jones, devoted grandmother to Kristopher and Rochelle and widow to her childhood soul mate Robert Charles...

Date Published 19/03/2019


FOUND: KEYS

Rochdale Online has found two keys joined by a blood donor keyring.

Date Published 01/03/2019

Obituary: Dennis Whitehead

Dennis Whitehead died peacefully in Prestbury House Care Home in Macclesfield on Friday 15 February 2019.

Date Published 28/02/2019


Obituary: Beryl Tweedale

Beryl Tweedale passed through the final gate of this life on 7 February aged 84.

Date Published 23/02/2019

Obituary: Stanley Butterworth RNR Retired

Former Commanding Officer of Rochdale Sea Cadets, Unit President and District Officer; Lieutenant Commander (SCC) Stanley Butterworth RNR Retired has died.

Date Published 18/02/2019


Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Development Plan – Public Consultation

The Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Development Plan has been published for consultation by Rochdale Council.

Date Published 10/02/2019

Obituary: Vincent Rylance

Peacefully in Springhill Hospice on Thursday 17th January 2019.

Date Published 24/01/2019


Lost: Heart-shaped pendant

Helen Wolfe lost her sentimental heart-shaped pendant, an “Always in my heart crystal pendant” between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Sunday (16 December).

Date Published 18/12/2018

Obituary: Anastasia Collins

Anastasia Collins
(Ann)
4 June 1947 - 6 November 2018.
 
Passed away suddenly on 6 November 2018 aged 71 years.
Ann will be very sadly missed by all her family and...

Date Published 14/11/2018


Obituary: Jack Ashworth

Jack Ashworth passed away peacefully on 9 October following a long battle with dementia.

Date Published 31/10/2018

Obituary: Marianne Haboc

Marianne Haboc tragically died on Monday 1 October 2018.
Marianne's body will be brought to Saint Patrick's Church, Elliott Street, Rochdale OL12 0HF on Thursday 18 October from...

Date Published 18/10/2018


Obituary: Pietro Iannidinardi

Pietro Iannidinardi
 
Passed away peacefully at home on the 15th October. Loving husband to Lucia and father to Pasquale, Vincenzo and Marilena. Also proud grandfather to...

Date Published 17/10/2018

Obituary: Brian Holden

Brian Holden died at home on 25 September 2018.
Brian was an active member of Spotland Methodist Church for several years, having originally attended Mitchell St Methodist and he...

Date Published 01/10/2018


Obituary: Ian Thomas Poole

Ian Thomas Poole sadly passed away on the 25th August 2018. 

Loving brother to Karen, Neil and Emma also loving uncle to Kyle, Mary and Kara, and also loving grandson.

Date Published 18/09/2018

Obituary: Ella Headley (Sylvia)

Ella Headley
(Sylvia)
Suddenly at home on the 5 September 2018, Ella aged 78 years.
The much loved wife of Malcolm and loving Mum to Janet and Graham.

Date Published 14/09/2018


Obituary: John Katsoulieri (formerly Farrington)

Local filmmaker John Katsoulieri (formerly Farrington) has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Date Published 09/09/2018

Obituary: Former Mayor of Rochdale Norman Angus

Former Mayor of Rochdale Norman Angus has died on 21 August after battling a serious illness.

Date Published 30/08/2018


Is this your bicycle?

A white mountain bike has been found in Littleborough.

Date Published 03/08/2018

Obituary: John Walker

Suddenly on the 23 July 2018, John aged 49 years.

The much loved son of Jeffrey and the late Anne, loving brother to Lisa and Angela, dear uncle of Kyle & Lisa, Jos and...

Date Published 30/07/2018


Major Edmund Gartside dies peacefully at home surrounded by family

Former President of Rochdale and District Fusilier Association and the Rochdale Royal British Legion, Major Edmund Gartside died peacefully at home on Saturday (14 July) at the...

Date Published 18/07/2018

Obituary: Anthony Lord

Anthony Lord
(Tony/Lordy)
Passed away peacefully on 11th July in Springhill Hospice aged 65 years. The dearly beloved husband of Kay, much loved dad of Karen and Helen,...

Date Published 16/07/2018


Congratulations: Tom Tharby

Congratulations on getting a first. Fantastic achievement. I am so proud of you.

Love as always

Dad

Date Published 02/07/2018

Obituary: Raymond Ramsbottom

Raymond Ramsbottom aged 81 years, of Rochdale, passed away peacefully on 23rd June 2018 at Rakewood House, Carders Court, Castleton.

Date Published 27/06/2018


Notice: Substantial reward for missing cat

Chubby is a pedigree Ragdoll and went missing from our home almost seven days ago in the OL12 0BA, Syke, area.

Date Published 19/06/2018

Obituary: Ronald Faulkner

Ronald (Ronnie) Faulkner, 87 of Castleton. Beloved husband of Valerie. Loving father of John and Tracy. Super Grandad to Ben, Matthew,George and James. Great grandad to Hannah and...

Date Published 20/05/2018


Obituary: Jeffrey Lawton

Famous opera singer and Middletonian, Jeffrey Lawton, died on Friday 4 May, at the age of 78.

Date Published 10/05/2018

Obituary: Warren Teall

Former Middleton first team cricket player, Warren Teall, 47 suddenly died in May. He was part of the team who won the first division in 2000.

Date Published 10/05/2018


Obituary: Geoff Maddock

Well-known former rugby star William Geoffrey Maddock, known as Geoff, died peacefully at home on Friday 20 April at the age of 80.

Date Published 26/04/2018

In Memoriam: Pete Hinchliffe

Pete died at the age of 64 on 19 April 2015.

After retiring from full time work, Pete began working for Rochdale Online in 2012 and was described as “the oldest cub reporter in...

Date Published 19/04/2018


Obituary: Roy Jolly

Passed away in hospital on 27 January 2018, aged 79 years.
The beloved husband of Sheila and dearly loved Dad of Lorraine, Debbie and the late Peter.

Date Published 09/04/2018

Notice: 12 Middleton allotments ready for rent

Status 4 All Leisure Garden and Allotments, Latrigg Crescent, Middleton, now have 12 plots ready for rent.

Date Published 03/04/2018


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