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11. Nursing stalwart was a 'gentleman to his fingertips'

Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 16 January 2008
A STALWART of the NHS has been fondly remembered by a friend and colleague following his death at 80.

12. Well-known bowler dies suddenly

Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 16 January 2008
A GRANDFATHER well known in Rochdale crown green bowling circles has died aged 79.

13. Much-loved Robert had a heart of gold

Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 16 January 2008
A LONG-serving Rochdale bus driver has been fondly remembered following his death.

14. Donation to hospice was Christina's wish

Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 12 December 2007
MORE than £700 has been given to Springhill Hospice in memory of a Whitworth woman.

15. Tributes to former editor

Rochdale Observer, Thursday 24 April 2008
TRIBUTES have flooded into the Rochdale Observer following the death of one of the town‘s most highly-respected journalists.

16. Angler was real character

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 13 November 2007
CASTLETON is reeling from the shock of losing another of its characters, just two weeks after the death of Mr Brian ‘Knocker’ Knox.

17. Farmer was local milkman

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 13 November 2007
A FORMER milkman and popular member of the Newhey community passed away peacefully in hospital on 29 October. He was 88.

18. Sportsman who lived dream of being a teacher

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 October 2007
A POPULAR former teacher who worked at St Joseph’s Middle School and Bishop Henshaw High School – now St Cuthbert’s – for more than 20 years has died aged 74.

19. John was first president of Littleborough Lions

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 October 2007
JOHN Cummings, one of the founder members of Littleborough Lions, has died at his home in Florida.

20. Sudden death devastates family

Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 23 January 2008
THE sudden death of a 50-year-old Whitworth man has devastated his family and friends.