Kevin Boardman
Date published: 27 December 2013
The former Deputy Head of Bishop Henshaw (St Cuthbert's), Kevin Boardman, died on Monday 15 December after a long illness aged 75 years.
Kevin, of Craiglands, Rochdale, was deputy head and a geology teacher at the school for many years and was also very involved in the parochial life of Holy Family Church, Kirkholt.
His widow, Doreen was also a teacher of history at Bishop Henshaw.
John Heyworth, a former pupil of his, said: "It is said that some teachers leave an indelible impression on their pupils, Kevin Boardman was one such teacher.
"He brought energy and enthusiasm to his subject. He was well respected and liked by all the pupils he taught."
His requiem mass will be held on Monday 30 December at 11.30am at Holy Family Church, Kirkholt.
Committal at Rochdale Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for either Springhill Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Joseph Greene and Son Funeral Service
269 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3PQ
Tel 017045 750
Do you have a story for us?
Let us know by emailing news@rochdaleonline.co.uk
All contact will be treated in confidence.
Most Viewed News Stories
- 1Schools in Rochdale borough to become vape free settings
- 2Art exhibitions to celebrate the UN International Year of Co-operation
- 3Final phase of Rochdale Town Hall redevelopment tabled
- 4Historic England ‘disappointed’ by the spat over Hopwood Hall
- 5Innovative wastewater management system deployed for Littleborough flood defence works
To contact the Rochdale Online news desk, email news@rochdaleonline.co.uk or visit our news submission page.
To get the latest news on your desktop or mobile, follow Rochdale Online on Twitter and Facebook.
