MARY ELIZABETH HOLT (MARIE)
THE Funeral of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Holt (Marie) of Derwent Road, Widnes has taken place, her death having occurred at Warrington Hospital on May 11, aged 75.
A service was held at St Bedes, Widnes on June 7, conducted by Bishop John Rawsthorne, followed by burial. Marie was retired. Marie was divorced and a loving mother to Dennis and Darrin. Grandchildren included Tracy, Daniel, Liam, Simon, Hayley and Stephanie.
She loved being around people, especially her grandchildren when they visited. She will be sorely missed for her character and always brought laughter into the room. She was always a good worker, even liked to hand make clothes for special occasions for many friends and neighbours in her younger days. Also Marie loved going on holidays to places including Wales and Blackpool.
Family Mourners: Dennis Holt (ex-husband), Dennis Holt and Darrin Holt (sons) Elaine Holt, Jan Holt (daughters in law), Derek and Brenda O’Neill (brother and sister in law), Christine and Carl Smith, Pat and Alan Spooner (sisters and brothers in law), Doreen (sister unable to attend), Tracy Holt, Daniel Holt, Liam Holt, Simon Walker, Hayley Woodward , Emma Sampson (grandchildren and partners), Sheila and Tommy, Maureen (sisters in law), John and Ann Holt (brother in law and wife).
General Mourners: Andrew O’Neill, Kevin O’Neill, Carl Smith, Kerry Smith, Glynn Spooner, Derek and Glenys Boughey, Lorraine Hart, Wendy Hart, Emma and Darren, Rebecca Walker, John Holt, Gillian Williams (nieces and nephews), Tommy Colebrook (uncle), Irene Nevitt, Phil Henshaw, Ged Unsworth, Gaynor Unsworth, Shirley, Michael Unsworth, Dave Emmett, Shirley Hall, Brian and Sue Leadbetter, Christine and Alan Leadbetter, Derek Leadbetter, Ian Leadbetter, Margaret Leadbetter, Paula Trigg, Frances Thompson, Mary (Speke) Pat and Ste, Brian Cowan, Derek Prescott, Brian Clare Snr, Diane Clare, Danny Clare, Brian Clare Jnr. Apologies for any omitted.
Bearers: Dennis Holt and Darrin Holt (sons), Daniel Holt, Liam Holt, Simon Walker (grandsons) and Derek O’Neill (brother).
Floral Tributes, Mass/ Sympathy Cards and Donations: Dennis Holt (ex-husband), Dennis and Elaine Holt, Darrin and Jan Holt, Tracy and Paul, Daniel and Hayley, Liam and Emma, Simon (sons, daughters in law, grandchildren and partners), Hough Green Pigeon Flying Club, Pat and Alan Spooner and Family, the Bowles Family, Sheila, Tommy and Mary. Sympathy cards too numerous to mention.
Arrangements: Funeral Director, Moar and Butler, Dickson Street, Widnes. conducted by Father Bill Murphy, followed by cremation at Widnes Crematorium.
John was a retired assembly worker, Fords, Halewood.
Widow of the late Mary Pearsall, father of Claire, Helen, Anne and John and grandfather.
John was a devoted family man. His late wife Mary was the love of his life. They met at a New Year’s Eve Party at West Bank, in the shadow of the old Transporter Bridge. John enjoyed the music of Eddie Fisher, was a Dad’s Army fan and loved a flutter on the horses. He enjoyed dances at the Columba Hall, St Bedes Club and Ford Retirees Club. John served his country with National Service in the Army.
Family Mourners: Claire Kinsella (daughter), Mark Kinsella and Siobhan Ellis (grandson and partner), James Kinsella (grandson), Helen and Shaun Tweed (daughter and son in law), Nathan, Lucas and Matthew Tweed (grandsons), Anne and Mal Aspey (daughter and son in law) Catherine Aspey and Bobby Smart (granddaughter and partner), Andrew Aspey (grandson), John and Lesley Pearsall (son and daughter in law), John and Christine Starkey (brother and sister in law), Ashley and Eric Seville (niece) Freya Seville (great niece).
General Mourners: Rose Hornby, Sue, Ken, Russ and Lesley Hardman, Angie and Ian Archibald, Maria and Ken Jackson, Joyce and Trevor Picton, Ray Corker, Albert Heron, Jane Cawley Gelling, George Harrison, Mary and Terry Holland, Jack Jones, Clive Burch, Gaynor McKeown, Helen, Rita and David Yeomans, John Droogan, Kath Johnson, John Coslett, Joan Ross, Jim Duffy, Clare Fairclough, Alison Walker, Mr and Mrs Alan Winstanley, Brian and Mary Morris, Margaret and Leo Taylor, Mary Atherton, Margaret Hynan, Jane Martin, Joan Davies, Bardie Gromed, Valerie White and Greg Yeomans, George Wilcox, Marie and Andy Mitchell, David Williams, Amanda Palmer, Jane and Jackie Burgess, Pat and Brian Noone, J Edwards, J Trevett, Colin Flanagan, M Smith, Ivan Smith, Mandy, Les and Simone.
Floral Tribute from children, donations were made to the Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group, mass/ sympathy cards too numerous to mention.
Arrangements: Funeral Director, F Dooley and Son, Liverpool Road, Widnes.