Mrs Gladys Woods, wife of Mr Gerard Woods, died of asthma on July 28. She was 80.

Mrs Woods, of Poplars Avenue, Orford, lived in Warrington all her life. She started work at Rylands, first as a crane driver then later as a winder, and after her marriage she was a cleaner for Jack Frodsham.

Mrs Hughes leaves her husband, a daughter, and a son. She was pre-deceased by a son.

A service was held on August 6 at St Stephen's Church, followed by interment at Fox Covert. The Rev Father Gordon Abbs officiated.

Arrangements were made by Co-operative Funeral Services.