Funeral and death notices of much loved people who died recently in Greater Manchester

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Tributes have been left over this past week in memory of loved ones in Manchester who have recently passed away.

Announcing the death of a family member has been a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones at a time of grieving.

We have gathered the messages posted this week in one place.

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Here is a list of those who have appeared over the last week in the Manchester Evening News. Our thoughts go out to all friends, family and loved ones.

Sonia Audrey Ashton (née Naylor)

Born 30.04.1933, died peacefully on 23.03.2022. Wife of the late John Theodore, mother to Lesley and Tina. Sonia grew up in Didsbury and lived for most of her life in Hazel Grove.

In 1955, Sonia and fellow student, Eleanor, were proud to be the first women ever to be awarded first class honours degrees in Anatomy from Manchester University.

Sonia worked as a Senior Cervical Cytologist at the Christie Hospital in Manchester for 20 years, where she helped to save the lives of many women from cervical cancer.

Sonia will be sadly missed by Lesley, Tina and their families. Funeral at 12.30pm on Thursday 28th April at Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove. Family flowers only.

Donations to the PDSA in Sonia's memory. Funeral Service entrusted to Co-operative Funeralcare, 68 Park Lane, Poynton SK12 1RE. Tel. 01625 872717.

Raymond (Ray) Fleming

Suddenly passed away at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth on Thursday 3rd March 2022, aged 86 years, of Altarnun. Beloved Husband of the late Sue. Much loved Dad, 'Super Gramps' and Great Gramps.

Funeral service will take place at the Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin, on Friday 22nd April 2022, at 2.30pm.