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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 20-7-2022 |
 | | Farewell Ken Winter |
| |  Jag Patel passed on the sad news of Ken's death from Ken's son Michael.
Ken passed away suddenly on Sunday 3rd July.
Ken worked in Dial House Manchester for all his time at BT.
He joined as an adult entrant in 1978 starting on Circuit Provision, moving to Digital Circuit Provision as equipment evolved.
Then later on to Transmission Maintenance in Manchester 'R' where he was promoted to TO. He worked there until he retired.
Ken was a keen water sport enthusiast yachting at Dovestones and sail boarding anywhere there was water!
He always took his board everywhere he went away in his motor home, a Mazda Bongo if I remember correctly.
Lately Ken was a keen walker who enjoyed the outdoor life with friends.
He was one of the nicest people you could ever meet, with a smile and a cheerful hello for everyone, he will be sadly missed.
We now have a confirmed date and time for Ken's funeral:
Tuesday 2nd August at 11:00am
Dukinfield Crematorium
Hall Green Road
Dukinfield
SK16 4EP
Then afterwards:
Saddleworth Cricket Club
Well-i-hole Road
Greenfield
Oldham
OL3 7HY
Ken's son Michael says:
Please join us if you can to celebrate Ken's life with stories food and beer. There is no dress code, family flowers only. |
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|  4 comments posted by: Karl Highcock, Dave Crowley, Glynn Martin, Earl Adair, |  |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 5-7-2022 |
| | Farewell Dave Rigby |
| |  Mike Norris posted the sad news of Dave's death on Whatsapp.
It's with great sadness, I heard from Dave Rigby's wife this morning that Dave had finally lost his long battle with Cancer. Dave loved to join us on First Thursday's but sadly his attendance was greatly affected by his ongoing treatment. RIP Dave, we'll raise a glass for you this Thursday.
Funeral details to follow. |
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| From: Peter White | Posted: 5-7-2022 |
 | | Howard Orgel's death |
| |  Howard passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning 03 07 22 at North Manchester General Hospital after a short illness. His funeral took place yesterday 04 07 22 at Whitefield Jewish Cemetery attended by close family & friends. |
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| From: Howard Taylor | Posted: 3-7-2022 |
 | | Gaynor Murray |
| | Sorry to report that Gaynor had passed away.
Operator at Stockport Edgeley DAC for many years.
Regrettably the funeral has already taken place on the 29th June at Stockport. |
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| From: Noel Michael Garlick | Posted: 22-6-2022 |
| | FAREWELL PETE TORKONIAK. |
| |  I am sorry to announce the death our colleague & fellow 69er Pete Torkoniak yesterday.Pete had been ill for some time and finally past away peacefully. He had worked on trunk test in Dial House, before moving to Germany to live.As yet we have no funeral information.
In Pete's own words from his profile:
School: North Manchester Grammar School in Moston till 1968
GPO mainly Dial House, Works Orders and Trunk Test till 1973
Used to live in Blackley, Riverdale Road. It was a lovely area in those days.
Munich, Germany: moved to Munich to earn more money and see more of Europe:
Worked in Munich as a waiter till I learnt he language then Telecom-Technician, then Computer Systems Engineer, then Head of Operations Dep't at a US computer company.
Now a pensioner another ol' git |
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| From: Alan Barker | Posted: 28-5-2022 |
| | Farewell To Howard Timms |
| |  Howard passed away yesterday 26th May 2022 after a short illness aged 76
He joined the GPO in 1962 and spent the whole of his working life in Manchester District and Manchester Central.
On Exchange Construction, Planing and Estimating in Telephone House.
Howard's wife Enid has advised us of the funeral details:
12:00 noon on Thursday 9th June
Howe Bridge Crematorium
Off Lovers Lane
Leigh
Manchester
M46 0PZ
Then on to:
Tyldesley Rugby Club
Astley Street
Tyldesley
Manchester
M29 8HG
Enid has requested Family flowers only and any donations to St Ann's Hospice, Little Hulton would be appreciated. |
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| 6 comments posted by: Dave Richardson, Bob Bromley, Stephen Corless, Stephen Corless, Bernie Rowlands, Ray Langley, | |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 6-4-2022 |
| | Farewell Phil Lancaster |
| | Alan Farrell has been in touch about the death of Phil Lancaster.
I have just the received the sad news about Phil Lancaster via Greater Manchester Magistrates Court.
Phil's funeral details
Monday 11th April 2022at 3:00pm
Hollinwood Crematorium
Roman Road
Oldham
OL8 3LU |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 2-4-2022 |
 | | Richard, Bob Phil and Simon joint retirement doo |
| |  Richard Penningtom, Bob Sharples, Phil Lawrence and Simon Beecham are having a joint retirement doo.
They would like to invite friends and colleagues for drinks and nibbles and a general knees-up to celebrate their escape from BT.
Between the four of them they have devoted more than 150 years to the cause. That must be worth a few bevvies!
Please let us know via our contact page if you are attending, Covid permitting. Rick wants to know how many sausage rolls he needs to make! Partners are welcome as well.
The Doo:
Friday 6th May from 2:00pm
Arden Arms
23 Millgate
Stockport
SK1 2LX |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 28-2-2022 |
 | | Chris James hangs up the phone! |
| |  Chris wrote:
Well after just over forty two and a half years it’s time to hang up the phone…………..!
I’ve done so,so many things…………seen so many changes and advances…………but the clock on the office wall says the moment is here!
I would just like to thank everyone whose been there on my journey…………… you've all helped make it tremendous!
If you wish to reply or contact me in the future please pop it on my new email address, as I suspect BT won’t hang about with closing my email! I shall also be keeping both my mobile numbers
I managed to keep my radio pager until the end but that too is now retiring!
Chris James
17th. September 1979 to 28th. February 2022
If anyone wants to get hold of Chris, please get in touch via our contact page, phone numbers and email not published. |
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| 5 comments posted by: Howard Timms, Allan Henson, Steve Ryder, Ian Pomfret, Earl Adair, | |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 26-3-2022 |
 | | Colin Woodbridge to get the beers in |
| |  Colin has spent most of his working life skiving around Dial House! Look out for a jump in the share price now he has finally left.
As another of Dial House's colourful characters escapes the grip of BT, it makes you wonder how many people are actually left in there!
Colin left the 24-7 Data Repair team officially on the 28th Feb with a nice goodbye present in his back pocket, and he would like to spend some of it on beer! Colin invites his friends and colleagues, past and present for a couple of flagons to celebrate his escape.
Colin's leaving doo:
Update: Colin has reserved the upstairs room and bar for his doo.
Wednesday 30th March at 1:00pm
Sinclair's Oyster Bar
Shambles Square
Manchester |
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