The Bury Times has published 14 death notices in the last seven days.
Every week, the Bury Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page.
Here are the most recent notices placed in the Bury Times:
Colleen FORKIN née Darlington
It is with great sadness that the family of Colleen June Forkin (nee Darlington, previously Barker) announce her passing at Burrswood House on 19th December 2024, aged 91 years. Colleen was the beloved wife for 52 years to the late Leonard Forkin, mum to Philip, Sharon, Steven, Andrew, Hazel and Matthew, grandma &Read Colleen FORKIN née Darlington’s full death notice
Denise Elizabeth LUCAS
Passed away suddenly and peacefully on December 27th 2024 aged 62 years. Much loved mum of John and Jade and loving sister of David and Chris.Read Denise Elizabeth LUCAS ‘s full death notice
Shona Louise DAVIS née Proffitt
On Saturday 21st December 2024, Shona Davis, passed away unexpectedly in Darwen, aged 52 years. Shona was born in Bolton and grew up in Ramsbottom.Read Shona Louise DAVIS née Proffitt’s full death notice
Alan BAKER
On the 28th December 2024, peacefully in Heathlands Village Care Home and of Bury aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Ann, loving dad of Lynne and Ian and dear grandad of Lizzie, Jenny and Rachel.Read Alan BAKER’s full death notice
Joan OLCZYK
Died peacefully on 28th December 2024 aged 95. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church.Read Joan OLCZYK ‘s full death notice
Betty YATES
Betty passed away peacefully at Half Acre Care Home, Radcliffe on 18th December 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of the late Jim, Much Loved Mum of Clifford, Andrew and the late Stephen, a dear Mother in law of Sheila, a loving Sister of Cynthia and a cherished Nanna and Great Nanna.Read Betty YATES’s full death notice
David James Victor COFFEY
David sadly passed away on 22nd December 2024 aged 87 years. Loving husband of Edna and much loved father of Janine and Sian and stepfather to Paula and Dean.Read David James Victor COFFEY’s full death notice
Barbara HERON
On 23rd December 2024 peacefully at Wheatfields Hospice, Leeds, aged 78 years. Formerly of Parksway Prestwich.Read Barbara HERON’s full death notice
Ronald HODGSON
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 31st December after a short illness. Loving husband of Jemima, father of John and James, father-in-law of Lisa and Helen, grandad of Amy, Zac, Roan and Isabel and great-grandad to his four boys.Read Ronald HODGSON’s full death notice
Steven Gregory HILTON
On 24th December 2024 at his home in Walmersley aged 61 years.On Wednesday 15th January 2025 the cortage will leave Stevens home at 9:Read Steven Gregory HILTON’s full death notice
Jayne FORREST
Passed away peacefully on 20th December 2024 in hospital and of Tottington, aged 51 years. Beloved partner of Chris, loving mum of Nicole, Amelia and Buddy, daughter of Brenda and sister of Dawn and Sharon.Read Jayne FORREST’s full death notice
Muriel HILLARY
Muriel passed away peacefully on 28th December 2024, aged 98 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ronald, much loved Mum of John and David, a cherished Grandma of Andrew &Read Muriel HILLARY’s full death notice
YATES Irene
Beloved wife of John, Mother of Steven and Lyndsay, Grandma to Beth, Dom and Darcy. Irene passed away peacefully in Fairfield hospital.Read YATES Irene’s full death notice
Andrew BEATTIE
1952-2024Andrew died in Brittany on 20/12/24 after a short illness, and was cremated there on 28/12/24.Husband of Sylvie, father of William and Andy, brother of Isobel, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, godfather, and colleague and friend to many in Bury and Salford, where he was based until his move to France in 2017.Read Andrew BEATTIE’s full death notice
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