Carole Smithies writes:
Sad to report that Vin Birtles died on the 22nd February, just 2 weeks after the death of his wife Sylvia.
Vin who was 90 last year, joined the Club relatively late in life in 1982. But he more than made up for that in the years that followed, leading, and joining in, many meets. He also served on the Committee from 1985 to 1987.
It was Vin’s wish that he should have a direct, that is, an unattended cremation. However, there will be a service in his memory at St. Aidan’s Church, Manchester Road, Sudden, Rochdale OL113EL at 11am on Friday 7th March, followed by a gathering at the Success to the Plough, Bolton Road Rochdale OL113LW.
Please, let me know if you intend to go, so we can let the family know.
Contact details as in the handbook.