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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 4-3-2023 |
 | | Farewell Peter Entwistle |
| |  Allison Gunning contacted us with the sad news of Peters's death.
Peter started work at GPO Telephones in 1973. He worked firstly in Traffic, then moved onto Telephone Accounts followed by engineering on provision and installation with Business Systems. Most of his career was spent here. His final years at BT was spent working on Mobile Networks finishing in March of 2015.
Peter's funeral arrangements:
Wednesday 22 March at 10:20am
Blackley Crematorium Central Chapel
Victoria Avenue
Blackley
M9 8JP
Then onto
The Old Boars Head
111 Long St
Middleton
M24 6UE
Family flowers only, donations to Springhill Hospice or Actions for Pulmonary Fibrosis. |
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| From: Mike Norris | Posted: 12-3-2023 |
 | | RIP Nick Hough |
| |  Sad news, unfortunately. One of our Dial House stalwarts Nick Hough sadly passed away in Macclesfield Hospital on Wednesday.
Nick was on Works Orders for many years, based on the first floor Dial House S E, but working throughout the building. He was an active social member of the Dial House scene and will be remembered fondly by many.
Nick had been battling a terminal illness for some time with courage and dignity.
His partner Katey will keep us informed regarding funeral arrangements.
RIP Nicky,
Neil Runciman added:
Nick Hough my long-time friend, a fellow of Dial House and the Ship, and fellow bowler died the other day after a long illness we began working and bowling together in 1966.
Thursday 16th March at 2:00pm
St Wilfred’s Church
Church Lane
Mobberly
WA16 7RD
Followed by Wake at
Railway Inn
Station Road
Mobberley
Knutsford
WA16 6LA |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 31-1-2023 |
| | Farewell John Wardle |
| | Robert Armstrong contacted us with the sad news of John's death. John was a transmission T.O. at Buxton.
Originally published in Buxton Advertiser on 26th January 2023
Much loved husband of the late Dawn, beloved dad and grandad to Helen, Andrew and Callam.
Loved and remembered always.
Many thanks for the support from Blythe House, Ashgate Hospice, District Nurses and Go To Mirror Carers.
John's funeral details:
Wednesday 1st February at 10:45am
Macclesfield Crematorium
Prestbury Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BU
Sorry about the short notice. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 31-1-2023 |
| | Farewell Barrie Smith |
| |  Jeff Horsfall has been in touch with the sad news of Barrie's passing.
I have been notified of the following.
Barrie BJ Smith passed away on Thursday 12th January 2023.
Barrie was a former UG Maintenance engineer working out of Macclesfield TEC in and around Macclesfield, Congleton and surrounding areas.
The following is from local paper, The Macclesfield Express:-
On Thursday 12th January 2023, peacefully in the East Cheshire Hospice, Barrie aged 78 years. Beloved and loving Husband of Jennifer, loving Father of Christian and Kirsten, dear Father-in-Law to Tracey and David, loving and devoted Grandfather of Elinor and dear Brother of Sheila and Roy. Barrie will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Barrie's funeral arrangements:-
Requiem Mass at 10:15am Thursday 16th February
St Alban's Catholic Church
Chester Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8DJ
Followed by a private Service of Committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the East Cheshire Hospice. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 13-1-2023 |
 | | Farewell Dave Foley |
| |  Ged Morris emailed us with the sad news of Dave's passing.
Dave Foley Guppy past away on 22 12 22 in the local Hospice. Dave was on construction for a while in Dial House and
will be remembered by people in there Could you ask Graham to put it
on your website.
Regards
Ged
Dave's funeral details:
Tuesday 17th January at 1:00pm
Rochdale Crematorium
Bury Road
Rochdale
OL11 4DG |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-1-2023 |
| | Farewell Jean Frith |
| |  Alison Gunning has been in touch with the sad news of Jean's death,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but some of you may remember Jean Firth who sadly passed away on 23rd December aged 90.
Jean was a shining star who worked in the restaurants in Dial House, Portland St and occasionally York St until she retired in 1991.
As well as serving she would also pop around the buildings wheeling the infamous trolley with a smile to light up any room.
Rest in peace Jean, you will be missed by all who knew you.
Jean's funeral details:
Friday 20th Jan at 1:40pm
Agecroft Crematorium
Pendlebury
Salford
M27 8SS
Then after
The Woodland Suite
Buile Hill Park Hall
Eccles Old Road
Salford
M6 8GL |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-1-2023 |
| | Farewell Ken Sparkes |
| |  Jeff Horsfall emailed us with the sad news of Ken's passing.
Ken Sparkes, passed away Monday 2nd January 2023, aged 94.
Ken will be remembered from his days working in the Macclesfield, South Manchester area. First in an External Works Gang where he worked his way up to become gang foreman. Ken then later moved into AN Control before taking early retirement in one of the first release schemes.
Before joining the GPO Ken served in the Military Police, the 'Red Caps' as they were known.
He was a life long supporter of Macclesfield Football Club and was the first person to have a drink in their refurbished bar, with new owners, Rob Smethurst and Robbie Savage. People may have seen him in the TV documentary, ‘The Making of Macclesfield FC’.
His funeral details and further in formation can be viewed at the following link: funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/sparkes/5094665
Ken's funeral details:
Monday 16th January 2023 at 2:00pm
Holy Trinity Church
197a Hurdsfield Road
Macclesfield
SK10 2PX
Followed by a private service for the family at Macclesfield Crematorium.
If you would like to join afterwards, from 3:30pm, there will be a celebration of Ken’s life held at:
Macclesfield Football Club, Bar 27
Moss Rose
Macclesfield
SK11 7SP
Please let us know via our contact page if you would like to attend for drinks afterwards.
Donations if desired may be sent for The Royal British Legion. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 16-1-2023 |
| | Farewell Ted Officer |
| | Alan Farrell contacted us with the sad news of Ted's death.
Ted Officer G.M of Manchester North Passed away 2-1-23 at the age of 102. I had the pleasure of meeting him several times, when I was Assistant sec on the union. You could not meet a nicer man.
He started his career in Blackburn Exchange, served in the Royal Signals as Captain, AE, EE Supplies Department, Area Engineer Cardiff Area, Regional Engineer Wales and Border Counties and Marches, March 1970 Telephone Manager Manchester North. Was the oldest surviving General Manager.
Ted's funeral details:-
Friday 3rd. February at 3.15pm
Altrincham Crematorium
Whitehouse Lane
Dunham Massey
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 5RH
Reception afterwards Ringway Golf Club
Hale Road
Hale Barns
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8SW |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 21-12-2022 |
 | | Questions about Guardian |
| |  Eric Hilton has been in touch with the following question:
I have someone on Facebook that's interested in Guardian Exchange - have we someone that worked there that could answer his questions?
Cheers
If anyone wants to help out, Eric's email can be found by searching our members on the website of get in touch via our contact page. Or look him up on Facebook. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 21-12-2022 |
| | Farewell Peter Hammond |
| |  Jeff Horsfall forwarded us the email sent via Paul McNicholl and Allan Dawson regarding the sad news of Peter's death.
Kathy, Petes wife wrote:
I'm not sure if you are aware, but my gorgeous Pete passed away on Wednesday 7 Dec 2022 morning. It was completely unexpected and a terrible shock for Emma-Kate, Joe and me.
Could you please pass on the news to this group and anyone else who might know him.
Not organised the funeral yet as Pete has to have a post mortem. At least 10 days. Most likely early Jan. RIP my lovely caring little man with an ENORMOUS heart.
Jeff Horsfall added:
Peter worked in various roles within BT around the Altrincham Sale area mainly customer facing, ie Subs App and Line Maintenance and RSC staffing.
I worked with him, from 1987, in the Wilmslow Computer Centre installing and maintaining ARSCC ‘E’ and Northern Telecom Remote Line testing, for the RSC’s in the Manchester area. He played a major part in setting up the Customer Service centre in Church Street and the MBMC in Dial House.
When the Wilmslow centre was closed down Peter moved to Lancaster House, in Liverpool, where he was the Field Support for the Vanderhoff Remote Line Testing system. He then moved to the Diagnostic Test centre at the former Ashton RSC before moving back to his home ground at Altrincham, in the Diagnostic Test centre. He remained there until his retirement when he then took a part time role, as a guide, at the Woodford Avro museum.
To say I am shocked is an understatement, I was completely floored when I received the message on Saturday.
Pete's funeral details:
Thursday 12th January at 12-45 to 13:30
Altrincham Crematorium
Whitehouse Lane
Dunham Massey
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 5RH
Then onto the Rope and Anchor - for nibbles
Paddock Lane
Dunham Massey
Altrincham
WA14 5RP
Apparently he is going to dressed in his Combat trousers, Vulcan T shirt and Avro Sweatshirt! It’s how he would want it. |
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