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| From: Ken Monaghan | Posted: 27-1-2025 |
 | | Remembering Brian McKeown |
| |  With a sad heart I have to inform you of the passing of Brian McKeown. Brian has worked in far too many areas of BT to list but just from my memory he was AEE at Ardwick & East Exchanges, I'm not sure where he went from then. I met him in the MAC centre, Dial Hse where he was my boss, and a great boss at that.
Below are the details of his funeral & wake in an email from his son.
All,
My father Brian McKeown passed away on the 14th January, please could you let those from his BT days know and extend the open invite to the funeral and wake. The family would love to hear some stories about my father and his days in BT.
Details of the funeral are:
Kind Regards Paul
In loving memory of
Brian John McKeown
1944 – 2025
Funeral Service – Tuesday 4th February 2025
Rochdale Crematorium
Commencing at 11:10 am
Wake- Bellavista Ristorante, Wildhouse Lane, Rochdale
The family would like to invite you to Brian’s funeral service at Rochdale Crematorium, Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4DG at 11:10. The funeral party will be departing from Holdens Funeral Directors at 10:30am.
All are welcome to attend the Wake at Bellavista Ristorante, Wildhouse Lane from 12:30. We are more than happy for you to attend any part of the day that you feel most comfortable with. Please let us know if you are coming so we can say hello and make sure you are catered for.
If you are aware of friends or other people who would like to attend, please pass this information along as we would love to have you all, to say goodbye and tell us stories of his life.
Brian was always thinking of others, we would like to request that instead of flowers, a donation is made to tbc
Please RSVP to our contact page and we'll pass it on |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 24-1-2025 |
 | | Remembering Mark Langford |
| |  Mark died last year, unfortunately we have only just been told of the sad news. Paul Southworth contacted us with the details.
With great regret I am belatedly letting you know of the death of Mark Langford, ex-Dial House Exchange Construction and latterly Openreach, who died on May 9th 2024.
Mark was a lovely bloke, fiercely loyal to his family and friends, quiet, and yet would not spare his opinion about something he felt was wrong, and he was also a VERY fine guitarist a massive fan of Frank Zappa, which probably gives you an idea of how good a guitarist Mark was, keen cyclist, and enthusiastic allotment-holder.
Mark followed his dad, Frank, into 'Post Office Telecommunications' in Dial House, where they both simultaneously worked for a time. Towards the end of his career Mark got moved into Openreach, which he quite honestly couldn't stand, so he took release aged around 49 and enjoyed the rest of his days cycling, sharing possibly four, I think, allotments with a friend, and playing guitar.
Mark Langford
September 8th 1961 - May 9th 2024
Mark's funeral was on 16th July 2024. |
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| From: Keith McEwan | Posted: 21-1-2025 |
| | Keith McEwan says Farewell to BT |
| | On the 31st December I handed over my keys and passes back to BT after 46 years of service. I would love to celebrate with former and present colleagues friends for a final hurrah!!
I will be in Wetherspoons Moon Under the Water from 3pm on 31st January. It would be especially great if it could be an EL&P mini reunion!
Hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you all.
Kind regards
Keith McEwan |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 13-1-2025 |
 | | 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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