Funeral arrangements.

Dear all,
It's been a difficult couple of days since Mark died, but on the whole, we feel a sense of relief for him. And we're finding, remarkably, that life must go on. All the plans for Mark's funeral have fallen quickly into place, so here goes...

A memorial service will be held at St Bartholomews Parish Church at Westhoughton at 1100 am on Tuesday 6th October, which is on School St, at the end of Market Street/Church St. Parking is very limited around the church, and I would suggest parking on either Pavilion Sqr (off Cricketers Way), or the council car park which is accessed by driving past the entrance to Pavilion Sqr and onto the car park. There is a footpath leading from the car park and onto Market St, turn left and the church is straight ahead of you.

The service will last for about one hour, then we will head for Howe Bridge Crematorium on Lovers Lane, Howe Bridge (aprox 2.5 miles) for 12.30pm. Do not feel that you all have to come to the crematorium, however you are very welcome if you wish to do so.

Following the services, there will be a wake/reception at The Brookfield Suite, Westhoughton Masonic Hall, Peel St, Westhoughton (its off Church St going back towards the A6). If you do not intend to come to the crematorium, then please just make your way to the Masonic Hall, and we will attend there following the cremation. You are all very welcome.

We have requested family flowers only, however, if you wish to make a donation to Bolton Hospice via the undertakers, Liveseys of Horwich, then that would be most welcome.

Finally, thank you for all your messages of support over the last few months, weeks and days, you've all been wonderful. Please feel free to continue to post your comments on the previous page.

Bye for now,

Wendy, Matt and Grace xxx