Mrs Veronica Southern, wife of Mr Frank Southern, died of heart failure on July 13. She was 82.

Mrs Southern, of Ashfield Close, Lymm, was born in County Durham and had lived in Lymm for 56 years.

She enjoyed attending ceramic classes in Warrington and loved spending time with her family.

She leaves her husband, a son, four daughters, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four brothers.

A service was held on July 21 at St Winefride's RC Church, followed by interment at St Peter's Church, Oughtrington.

The Rev Father Niall Mullaley officiated.

Donations were sent to the British Heart Foundation Appeal fund.

Arrangements were made by John Burrows & Sons