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| From: Gary Jackson | Posted: 30-8-2019 |
 | | Sean Smith's sad passing |
| | I have been notified by Phil Hopkins, that our friend & former colleague Sean Smith, sadly passed away last Thursday. He had been ill for some time with asbestosis.
The funeral arrangements are as follows:-
Mass at 11:00 at St. Edwards, Spring Lane, Lees, Oldham, Lancs, OL4 5AJ On 19th September
Then onto Hollinwood Cemetery, Roman Road, Failsworth, OL8 3LU
After which it will be Smokies, Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HX |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 26-8-2019 |
 | | Anybody in contact with Geof Hughes |
| | Glen Stuart has asked:
Does anyone know what happend to Geof who was an insructor at the training school?
Please get in touch via our contact page and I will pass it onto Glen. |
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| From: Don Binks | Posted: 15-7-2019 |
| | Farewell Steve Coney |
| | I received the news last week that Steve Coney has passed away after a short illness. Steve spent his career in BT on Exchange Construction in the old Manchester North Area and then throughout the NW region. Steve was a popular and well respected Technical Officer who will be remembered with fondness by all who knew
him.
The funeral is on Monday 29th July at 2:20 pm.
Peel Green Crematorium, 716 Liverpool Rd. M30 7LW. |
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| From: Alfred Brown | Posted: 8-7-2019 |
| | Shirley Lightbowne- Didsbury DQ. |
| | In December 2016 I purchased a bungalow in Cheadle Hulme from the excutors of ' an estate '. The owners Shirley & Doug Lightbown had passed away within months of each other. It would appear Shirley worked in Didsbury DQ and then in Dial House, retiring in the mid 90's.
Since moving here I have received Christmas Cards from who I am told are former colleagues at BT, one of which still comes from a ' JEAN ' from North Manchester- who sadly has no idea that Shirley passed away in May 2015. Just hoping that Jean or anyone that knows her could pass this kindly on be it sad news but very belatedly...
Thank you - Alfred Brown. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 6-7-2019 |
 | | Farewell Dave Cosham |
| | Raymond Bailey cotacted us with the sad news of Dave's death.
Dave passed away in St Ann’s Hospice on the second of July after a long illness.
He retired from BT about 20 years ago having worked on private wires and in various departments in Dial House He also joined a group of retired BT staff in the world of horse racing working at Aintree and Haydock Park.
Funeral arrangements:
Monday 15th July at 2pm
Saint Johns Church
Irlam Road
Woodsend
Urmston
M41 6AP
This will be a service of thanksgiving and celebration of Dave life.
The familey will attend a private service of comital prior to this. service |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 22-5-2019 |
 | | Farewell Sam Corbett |
| | Ron Dawson contacted us with the sad news of Sam's death
Sadly I have to report the death on 16th May of Sam Corbett.
He was 79 years old. Sam spent most of his career as a Jointer and a Survey Officer.
He died while playing in a bowling match, which along with fishing was one of his passions.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Sam's funeral arrangements:
Thursday 30th. May at 1:00pm.
Agecroft Crematorium
Langley Road
Pendlebury
Salford
M27 8SS |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 9-5-2019 |
| | John Miller's out of here! |
| |  John is calling it a day.
Here is the email he circulated - short and to the point.
Hi everyone, I am going for the shortest ever leaving email. Here goes
Retiring
In 22 Days
Planning a do at the Egerton arms on 7 june 16:30 onwards
Bye
PS. Please could you email me with an idea of wheather you would be able to come so I know how many pies to order!
John Miller
Just to pad out the details a little:-
Friday 7th June 4:30pm
Egerton Arms
2 Gore Street,
Salford,
M3 5FP
If you can't email John directly please email me: graham.whiteside@btmrstaff.co.uk and I will pass on any messages. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 10-5-2019 |
| | Farewell Vinny Collins |
| |  Stuart Cameron has contacted us with the sad news of Vinny's death.
Stuart's short note:
I have just heard Vinny has passed away this evening
(7th May)
Vinny worked on exchange construction in and out of Dial House for most of his career. A larger than life character he was a joy to work with and be around. A great raconteur. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral arrangements:-
Thursday May 23rd at 1:30pm
Altrincham Crematorium
Whitehouse Lane
Dunham Massey
Cheshire
WA14 5RH
Afterwards
Bowden Rugby club
Clay Lane
Timperley
WA15 7AF |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 3-4-2019 |
 | | Dave Crowley says thank you to all! |
| | Just a brief note to say a massive thank you to all those people who came to my retirement Do in March.
I was totally overwhelmed by the turnout as it wasn't the easiest place to get to. We've had a tough time on the homefront recently, so please forgive me for all the drunken 'man hugs' I was dishing out!!
Numerous people who couldn't attend also took the time to send me a good luck message which I really really appreciated. Honestly, I've been extremely humbled with it all.
Again, it just emphasises that although the company has changed, we've all been lucky to meet and work with some really great people. Please forgive my waffling.Once again THANK YOU TO ALL. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 27-3-2019 |
| | Farewell Ron Bates |
| |  Mike Ku informed us of Ron's death.
Ron was a Manager at Ashton involved in pole erection and recovery.
Funeral arrangements:-
Thursday 4th April 11:15am
Service at Middleton Parish Church
New Ln
Middleton
M24 6DJ
Followed by committal at Blackley Crematorium.
Victoria Avenue
Blackley
M9 8JP |
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