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| From: David Elliott | Posted: 11-3-2021 |
 | | David Elliott has hit the button. |
| |  I have escaped the rat race and joined retired.
I have worked for Bt for 39 years what a change from start to finish but a good time well most of it lol.
Now to start the next journey.
All thr best David |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 13-3-2021 |
 | | Karl Highcock hits the button! |
| |  After over 41 and a half years' service I have decided to hang up my co-axial crimpers and leave the company on 31st of March 2021.
07-08-1979 to 31-03-2021
I have enjoyed every minute almost of my time here but now is the time to let my hair down and move onto pastures new.
Hopefully I've still got many years left to go out and enjoy myself and that's what I intend to do.
Got lots of decorating to do and I am planning a new bathroom and also a kitchen extension.
That's it really. Thanks for the memories stay safe and GOODBYE. It's been a wild ride!
No leaving do I'm afraid. Boris says so.
Cheers Karl. |
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| 6 comments posted by: Les Williams, Phil Leighton, Dave Richardson, Jan Mikosek, Doreen Appleby, Karl Highcock, | |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-3-2021 |
 | | Farewell Alan Tetlow |
| | Dave Kelly has got in tough with us regarding the sad nerws of Alan's death.
Alan passed away on Sunday 7th March 2021. He was 85.
He left BT in 1992 after spending many years on Aerial Rigging duties for the TVOB group when they were based in Trafford Park.
Funeral arrangements are not available yet. Covid-19 restrictions will apply unfortunately. |
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| From: Fred Harris | Posted: 2-3-2021 |
| | Farewell Derek Smith |
| |  Sad to report that Derek Smith aka DASmith No5 has passed away. Derek started his BT career on Exchange Constuction in South Manchester in the 70s before moving on to Customer App & Line where he spent most of his BT life.Derek took early retirement in the 90s and moved to Cornwall in 1997 where he has lived ever since with wife Barbara and daughter Holly.
Dereks funeral will take place at Truro crematorium on Wednesday March 3rd at 4pm. Covid regulations apply.Those attending have been asked to wear walking boots in recognition of Dereks love of walking and the outdoors.Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Cancer Research UK.
Alfred has come back to us with the details of a live videocast link of the funeral for anyone who wants to remotely take part.
Wednesday 3rd March at 4:00pm
www.obitus.com
Suno9187
Pass 668370 |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 20-2-2021 |
 | | Farewell Brian Benson |
| |  Mavis Benson has been in touch with us about the sad passing of her husband Brian.
Brian passed away on 31st January 2021. He was 82 and died peacefully of natural causes.
Brian worked for many years on Manual Board Maintenance at Dial House and Ashton Exchange before taking retirement.
Brian's funeral will be on the afternoon of Friday the 5th of March.
Due to the current restrictions on funeral attendance there are only a limited number of places available for colleagues at Brian's funeral.
Please get in touch using our contacts page if you would like to pay your respects in person. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 1-2-2021 |
 | | Farewell Syd McCarthy |
| |  Sarah MaCarthy has been in touch with the sad news of the passing of her dad Syd.
I am very sorry to tell you of the passing away of Syd McCarthy on 6 January 2021. He was nearly 88 and passed away peacefully in hospital.
Syd was BT man and boy. He joined the Post Office as a ‘Messenger Boy’ aged 15 and thereafter worked as a jointer then a TO I remember his callouts in the middle of the night to Edgeley Exchange in the 1970s and early 1980s and finally as the Level One manager of Dalton Exchange at Dial House until he retired.
His musical talents for the POEU Brass Band for which from memory he played tuba and possibly cornet and euphonium in the 1970s are captured on vinyl and the record is now in the very proud possession of his family. Syd trialled for Manchester United’s Youth Team and he remained a lifelong fan of United.
People who worked for Syd found him ‘firm and fair’ as a manager and he cared tirelessly for his beloved wife Barbara until the end of her life a few years ago. He was also a loving and devoted dad and grandpa and is deeply missed by his children and grandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Thurs 11 February 2021 It would be nice to see some of his colleagues there.
Due to the current restrictions only 30 people can attend the funeral. There is space for a few of Syd's colleagues to attend.
Anyone wishing to attend please get in touch on our contact page.
You will need to supply contact details for the government's Track and Trace Service.
Please include your name address and a Phone number so It can be passed on to the family. |
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| 3 comments posted by: Bob Denham, Doreen Appleby, Bernie Rowlands, | |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 29-12-2020 |
| | Farewell Bob Smith |
| |  Geoff Stokes contacted us with the sad news of the death of Robert 'Bob' Smith.
I have just heard the sad news that Bob Smith Level 1 on Manchester South Construction staffs has sadly passed last Saturday after a short illness.
The funeral will be at Dukinfield Crematorium but there are no other details as yet.
Bob's funeral details:-
Tuesday 5th January 2021 at 3:30pm
Dukinfield Crematorium
Hall Green Rd
Dukinfield
SK16 4EP
Due to current restrictions only 30 people can attend the funeral service although it is possible that extra attendees can pay their respects from outside. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 9-12-2020 |
 | | Farewell Trevor Bigham |
| | John Skelton contacted us with the sad news of Trevor's passing.
Trevor Bigham who was known throughout his working life as Tommy passed away peacefully in his own bed on Monday night 30th November aged 91.
He joined the GPO Telephones in the mid 50's as he wanted a steady reliable job after getting married. He started his working life as a fitter and then moved up to being a High Grade Fitter where his problem solving skills found him doing jobs where N Diagrams did not exist or needed to be created.
He leaves behind his wife Margaret of 65 years 4 children 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A man small of stature quietly spoken but of immense character.
Cheers John
Update
Trevor's funeral arrangements
Tuesday 15th December 2:30pm
The Rowan Chapel
Stockport Crematorium
Buxton Road
Heaviley
Stockport
SK2 6LS
Due to the current restrictions the funeral party is limited to 30.
There may be an opportunity to attend but any additional attendees can pay their respects from outside the chapel. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 3-12-2020 |
 | | Steve Nangel escapes |
| |  Steve Nangle has finally pushed the button. Another Doo in the pipeline!
Hello All
After 41 years inglorious service the Company and myself have come to a parting of ways after continued ill health.
My last day of service will be 8 12 20 but I will be handing back my laptop and BT phone tomorrow.
Many Thanks for all those shits and giggles over the years – amazing how many people have beaten me to the exit sign.
If and when We ever find a pub open you will be invited to it.
Please pass on to anyone you think might give a toss.
Personal mobile withheld contact us if you want it
So Long – and thanks for all the fish.
Stay well. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 20-11-2020 |
| | Farewell Brian Pike |
| |  Glynn Flectcher contacted us regarding the death of Brian he spotted in a local paper.
Brian Pike was a fitter in 70s 80s in Stockport area. When he left BT he was the landlord of the White Hart in Whaley Bridge.
Fleck
Brian died at the age of 82 there will be a private ceremony at Macclesfield crematorium on the 23 November.
There is an obituary published in the Buxton Advertiser here:
www.legacy.com/obituaries/buxtonadvertiser-uk/obituary.aspx?pid=197136315 |
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