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The obituary notice of Peter MORRIS

Rochdale | Published in: Rochdale Observer.

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PeterMORRISPeter was 87 years old and died peacefully at home in Milnrow on 13th September 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved Husband of Pamela, much loved Dad of Gillian, Joanne and Alison, treasured grandad of Peter, Christopher, Sarah, Georgina and Robert and great grandad to Indie & Piper. Highly respected Father-in-law of Tony, Chris and Michael.

Peter was born in Salford but due to wartime tragedy was brought up in Newhey. He trained as a butcher with his own shop in Littleborough, served his National Service in Cyprus as a chef in the Army but worked for 30 years on the motorways, helping to build the M62, becoming Foreman at Milnrow Depot and ending as a Motorway Inspector. In retirement he became President of Ladybarn Bowling Club and was well known around Milnrow & Newhey for his good humour and for being a good bloke'. Peter will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Springhill Hospice. A service and committal will be held at Rochdale Crematorium on 2nd October at 12:40. All donations and funeral inquiries to Leach and Clegg Funeral Service, 99 Dale Street, Milnrow. Telephone 647377
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Two years ago we said goodbye to you dad , I miss you so much my heart hurts,
What I would give for a bug hug and puckered up kiss
Love you always papa
Joanne 💜
Jo
13/09/2026
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Wonderful papa
Jo
13/09/2026
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2 years today at 1800 hrs you took your last breath and went to join many of our family angels Dad.. 💙
I cannot tell you how much we miss you and always will. Your legacy and character lives on in us all. What I’d give for one last bear hug , one last laugh story and joke .
Love you always and forever Dad from your first born Gillian 💖💖xxx
Gill Morris
13/09/2026
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13/09/2026
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Gill Morris
13/09/2026
Happy heavenly 89th birthday dad love and miss you always 🩵🩵xxx
Gill Morris
20/03/2026
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Gill Morris
20/03/2026
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Gill Morris
20/03/2026
Dad. Well , what can I say ? apart from Thank you for sending me strength to get through this difficult time, loosing My Michael:(
Look after him and keep building that home for mum , now you have your own plumber !! Love you always 💔
Your daughter Gill xxxx
Gill Morris
23/11/2025
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Well dad a year has gone by since you left. Cannot begin to tell you how much we miss you and always will .. time is no healer that’s for sure we remain heartbroken 💔 and a day doesn’t pass without us thinking or mentioning you .. love you always
Gill & Michael Chris jules indie &pip Sarah and guy xxxx love you xxx
Gill Morris
14/09/2025
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