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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 16-11-2020 |
 | | Farewell Sid Rowe |
| | Glynn Fletcher contacted us with the news of the death of Sid.
Hi. Just heard on grapevine that Sid Rowe off construction has died.
Sid lived in Lytham but was originally from Ardwick. Sid passed away peacefully in a nursing home aged 87.
He was an East End Bowler a keen motorcycle enthusiast and a Manchester City supporter.
Sid died in October and his funeral was held on November 7th. |
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| From: Mike Norris | Posted: 17-11-2020 |
 | | Dennis Holyland RIP |
| |  We have received the very sad news that Dennis Holyland passed away last Friday as a result of Covid related symptoms.
Dennis was a larger than life character who graced Dial Irwell House for many years as part of the Private Wire Empire and for many of those years was based on 5th floor Irwell House
His unmistakable Liverpudlian accent and love of Liverpool FC together with his fantastic sense of humour made such a wonderful impression on so many people over the years. It was always such a pleasure for those lucky enough have spent time in his company. Dennis truly did brighten up the room with his presence.
Unfortunately in these times funeral arrangements and attendance is not straightforward but if and when we get details we will post them.
We now have the funeral arrangements and we have been told all welcome but only 30 people are allowed inside for the service.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2nd at 10:00 am
HOWE BRIDGE CREMATORIUM
LOVERS LANE
ATHERTON
M46 0PZ |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 5-11-2020 |
| | Farewell Norman Faulkner |
| |  Jeff Horsfall has been in touch regarding the sad news of the death of Norman.
Norman was a Subs Apps and Line engineer working in the Macclesfield area South Manchester. He died on 27th October 2020 at the age of 93.
RIP Norman.
Norman's funeral will be private with family only in attendance. Donations if desired to The Christie at Macclesfield.
funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/faulkner/4888602 |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 31-10-2020 |
 | | Farewell Dennis Mulcahy |
| | Graham Beesley has been in touch about the death of Dennis.
I have it confirmed from his wife that Dennis Mulcahy passed away on Thursday 22nd October.
I am in contact with his daughter Janine and will pass on any further information when available.
Dennis was a Faultsman Jointer based in Manchester.
Update:
Funeral arrangments
Friday 6th November at 10:20am
Agecroft Crematorium
Langley Road
Pendlebury
Salford
M27 8SS
All available seats have been allocated but the family are happy for people to stand outside where speakers will relay the service. |
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| From: Nigel Milne | Posted: 19-10-2020 |
 | | Farewell Dave Turton |
| |  Dave’s wife Ivy and daughter Amanda sent me the very sad news that he passed away suddenly last Monday the 12th October.
He left BT in the mid 1990’s on release; then worked part time at B&Q Bury where I know he enjoyed bumping into former colleagues for a chat.
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Dave on various occasions in the 1980 90’s when he worked in the ADCO & Datel Planning offices moving latterly to Customer Network Operations Project Management all based in Telephone House Manchester. Previously he had worked on external works groups around the Greater Manchester telephone area.
He was a true gentleman extremely knowledgeable and always great company.
The funeral is arranged for Monday the 26th October at Radcliffe Crematorium; due to current restrictions it will be strictly family only in attendance. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 24-10-2020 |
 | | Farewell Dave Edwards |
| |  Jeff Horsfall has been in touch with the sad news of Dave's death.
Hi
I received a telephone call from Dave Armstrong to inform that Dave Edwards from Macclesfield sadly passed away on Friday 16th October 2020 shortly after his 70th birthday. He was in Macclesfild hospital suffering from sepsis.
Before retiring Dave was a Customer Service engineer working for Openreach in the Macclesfield area. He also used to cover the PABX customers around Macclesfield Congleton and surrounding areas. His wife Geraldine died some years ago but he leaves two daughters and grandchildren who are sure to miss him. RIP Dave.
Funeral details:-
Monday 2nd November at 11:20
Macclesfield Crematorium
87 Prestbury Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BU
Although only 30 people are allowed to attend the service due to Covid rules other people who wish to attend can stand outside to show their respects. The facility to set up a Zoom call can also be arranged should anyone want to attend remotely.
Dave's daughter's Emma and Natalie have requested that any donations be made to East Cheshire Hospice.
Can you please forward the details to anyone not on the circulation list who knew Dave.
We have the contact information for Dave's family if anyone wishes to get in touch them about any of the funeral arrangements including the Zoom meeting.
Please use our contact page if you need further details. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 8-10-2020 |
| | Farewell Ralph Brownell |
| | John Coop contacted us with the sad news of Ralph's death.
Sad news I'm afraid.
Ralph died last week after suffering with a twisted bowel problem.
He worked on Trunk Test in Dial House in the 1960-s and was promoted to lev1 on External Planning.
No funeral information but with the current situation I would imagine it is family and close friends only.
Cheers for now
John |
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| From: Chris Bates | Posted: 29-9-2020 |
| | Farewell Frank Rowbotham |
| |  It is with great sadness I have to announce the death of my good friend Frank. His wife Jean informed me that he passed away peacefully on 19 th September. It was due to complications following a heart attack.
Frank started out on maintenance at Trafford exchange then followed many years on Telex . Both at York Street and Dial House. When that closed he ended up having to work for a living on a Broadband Provision.
Frank's funeral will be next week at Agecroft. Due to Government restrictions though it is unlikely that any of his friends and colleagues will be allowed to attend. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 3-9-2020 |
| | Farewell Ron Furness |
| | James Glynn Fletcher has sent us this short notice. Hope to get more info as time goes on.
Just heard Ron Furness died yesterday. He was TOA in Gatley ATE in from 1971 onwards. A lovely bloke.
Fleck |
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| From: Stephen Corless | Posted: 27-8-2020 |
 | | Rod Lomas |
| |  I had to call on a neighbour of Rod's yesterday and saw his house up for sale. Was shocked to hear that Rod and his wife Wendy had both died on the same day a few months ago. Rod worked on telegraph's for many years in fact I was his youthie in 1965. Rod was a jazz enthusiast and lived in Denton!
Steve Dunn replied to our News email as follows:
Cannot think why I did not relay the information about the passing of Rod and Wendy Lomas to the BTMRStaff web site at the time but this is the message that I sent out to the former Telex guys I am still in contact with:-
Guys
I have just received some very sad news via a telephone call from John Clegg. It is with very great sadness that I must report to you the deaths of both Rodney and Wendy Lomas who both passed away within ten minutes of each other at about 11 pm yesterday night Friday 14th June. As best as I understand it Rodney had been admitted to hospital with a suspected hip injury after a fall and Wendy I assume died at home. The synchronicity of their passing is extremely thought provoking I will relay further information as it becomes available to me. At the moment it is uncertain what if any funeral arrangements there may be as John told me he believes they may both have donated their bodies to medical science.
With Great Sadness Rodney and Wendy R.I.P.
Rod and Wendy having actually died in 2019 and both having donated their bodies for medical research were able to have a joint funeral after their remains were returned just before the advent of lockdown earlier this year. The funeral was well attended by family friends and a large contingent of former Telex and BT colleagues.
I took over as TOA of the Telex field maintenance when Rod retired from BT in the early 1990's. He was far and away the best bloke I ever worked with during my 34 years with BT. Rod was so revered by the guys who worked with him that for many years and up until just before he died we would regularly get together and take him out for a drink. Rod was well known for his union work for the Manchester central internal branch of the POEU. Rod and Wendy are sadly missed by their many friends and relatives.
Steve Dunn. |
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