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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-1-2025 |
 | | Farewell Pete Williams |
| |  Alan Collinge contacted us regarding the death of Peteer
I’ve just been asked to inform you that Pete Williams suddenly collapsed and past away yesterday 2nd January. His career when I knew him was Manchester Central Strowger and TXE4 maintenance during the 70’s and 80’s but work wise I lost touch at that point. I’m sure others can and will update further.
When I hear the arrangements and date of his funeral I will update you.
Photo provided by John Palmer.
Update from Bill Heavey.
Pete's funeral arrangements:-
Tuesday 28th January at 10.30
Dukinfield Crematorium
Hall Green Road
SK16 4EP |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-1-2025 |
 | | Farewell Pete Smith |
| |  Bill Heavey contacted us with the sad News of Pete's death.
It is with great sadness I want to report the death of Pete Smith.
Pete died on Christmas Day morning in hospital.
Pete worked virtually all his life in Central exchange. Initially on
Strowger, then TXE4.
Photo provided by John Palmer.
Pete Smiths funeral is:-
Thursday 16th January at 10am
Christ The King Church
Manchester Road
Walkden
M28 3LN
Followed by internment in:
Wardley Cemetery
Wardley Hall Road
Worsley
M28 2UJ |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 2-1-2025 |
 | | Farewell Ian Frank |
| | Colin Woodbridge contacted us with the sad news of Ian's death.
Frank passed away this morning 2nd January.
Funeral details:
Friday 3rd January at 1:30pn
Rainsclough Cemetery
Butterstyle Lane
Prestwich
M25 9UL |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 6-12-2024 |
 | | Farewell Trevor Bevan |
| |  Dave Crowley via Colin Woodbridge informed us of the sad news of Trevor's death.
Trevor Bevan sadly passed away this morning 3rd Dec.
He'd been in a care home for around a year with an illness linked to Dementia.
Another of the really good guys and a great character. He will be sadly missed by all.
Rick Pennington added:-
I have some very sad news, the passing of Trevor Bevan, a dear friend.
Trevor Passed away on the morning of the 3rd of December; he was 77. He unfortunately was diagnosed with aphasia about 7 years ago. He still came out for a drink with our group of friends but as time went on his presence was less frequent. His last attendance was our Christmas do 2021. The photo is from a day out in the summer of that year.
Trevor worked on the south side of Manchester on Transmission construction, he later moved onto Megastream provision. He took advantage of one of the release packages when he was 56 but carried on working renovating houses and the odd job for people.
Trevor's funeral:-
Tuesday 17th of December at 3.15pm
Rowan Chapel Stockport Crematorium
Buxton Rd
Stockport
SK2 6LS.
Then onto:
High Lane Cricket Club
Middlewood Road
High Lane
Stockport
SK6 8AU
Attire; dark and smart please and no floral tributes. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 14-11-2024 |
| | R.I.P. Ian Wright |
| |  James Glynn Fletcher contacted us with the sad news of Ian's death.
Just to let everyone know that Ian Wright has died.
Ian worked from Stockport on PABXs and he retired about 20 years ago.
JGF
Jeff Horsfall added:-
Ian was 84 years young and retired from BT approx 30 years ago.
Originally worked under Stockport RSC and moved to Macclesfield RSC in the early 1980s.
He was a TO on PABX maintenance and covered mainly, Alderley, Prestbury and Wilmslow areas.
I worked with Ian, on PABX’s, until I went into the RSC in 1986 and was then his Controlling Officer.
He was a real ‘ladies man’, was very knowledgeable and referred to himself as a ‘Telecommunications Specialist’, never just an engineer.
Regards,
Jeff Horsfall
Ian's funeral arrangements:-
Tuesday 12th November at 1:45
Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium
Buxton Road
Stockport
SK2 6LS |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 14-11-2024 |
| | Farewell Keith Stott |
| |  Richard Pennington and Colin Woodbridge informed us with the sad news of Keith's death.
Richard wrote:-
I’ve had a call this lunch time informing me that Keith Stott has passed away this morning, the 7th of November.
Keith worked on the South side of Manchester on Exchange construction, Transmission construction and Megastream provision.
He was invited on a regular meet with myself and others but informed us he couldn’t make it this time as he had a chest infection. By Saturday it had developed and Kieth informed us 'Got carted into Stepping hill last night with chest problem'. He let us know on Monday that he was no better. He went down hill and passed away Thursday morning.
Richard.
Colin added:-
Just heard some sad news mate. Keith Stott passed away this morning. He went in stepping Hill with chest infection last week end It spread round his body and he passed away with heart failure. Sad news.another of the good guys eh😔
Colin.
Keith's funeral details:-
Monday 2nd December at 10:00am
Rowan Chapel
Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium
Buxton Road
Stockport
SK2 6LS
Then onto:
The Joshua Bradley, in the Bluebell suite
Stockport Road
Hyde
Stockport
SK14 5EZ |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 20-10-2024 |
 | | Shamaholics Xmas Doo 2024 |
| |  Announcing The 2024 Shamaholiocs Xmas Doo!
Wednesday 18th December from 12:00 ish
67 Princess Street
Manchester M2 4EG
All welcome, get yourself down there to kick off your Christmas party season. Plenty of beer and banter with loads of mates.
The Shamaholics normally meet every first Thursday at Sinclair's, Shambles Square. Pop along for a chinwag. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 17-10-2024 |
| | Farewell John Boardman |
| | Colin Dutton dropped us an email with the sad news of John's passing.
I've just heard from Michael Boardman that his father John - EL and P Dial House, passed away on Friday evening 11th, Michael and his sister Helen were cast members of Sale Scout and Guide Gangshow back in the 80's when I was Assistant Producer and so I know the family quite well.
Michael was trying to contact Dickie Bird and John Dalton who were two of John's pals, I'm presuming they were also BT should anyone know either of them.
Colin.
Note - We don't have contact details for the two friends mentioned above. Please get in touch if you can help.
Funeral details:-
Monday 4th November at 12:45pm
Altrincham Crematorium
Whitehouse Lane
Dunham Massey
WA14 5RH
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Afterwards:
Sale Rugby Club
Heywood Road
Sale
M33 3WB
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 15-10-2024 |
| | Farewell Dave Currie |
| | Bryan Mullineaux contacted us with the sad news of of Dave's death.
On Tuesday the 8th of October Dave Currie sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Dave worked all his working years in the Manchester Central area mainly in Dial House, Rutherford, Turret and finally returning to the DSN in Dial before being medically retired after suffering a stroke which affected his sight.
Funeral details:-
Tuesday 29th October Time 10:30
East Lancs Crematorium
Cemetery Rd - Access via Greenbank Rd
Radcliffe
M26 4EU
There will be refreshments afterwards if anyone is coming can they please contact Bryan directly or via the btmrstaff contact page. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 24-9-2024 |
 | | Pete White calls it a day! |
| |  I've decided to finally call it a day after 43 years & I'm leaving BT. I will be having a drink in the Moon on the Water on 4th October. Unfortunately, it is the day after the first Thursday Club meeting but hopefully, some of you can manage 2 days on the trot and can make it for a drink. Starting at 1.00. I hope to see some old faces.
Cheers Chalky |
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