Dr Edward TierneyTIERNEYDr Edward Tierney General Practitioner, Whitworth Born 23rd November 1939 Died 17th September 2025 (Aged 85 years)
Dr Edward Tierney dedicated his life to caring for others. He joined the family practice in Whitworth on the 1st October 1964 and went on to specialise in anaesthetics. Over the years, he served his community in many ways, becoming the Police Surgeon for the Rochdale division and later an expert in forensic medicine. He was also Medical Director of the local hospice, offering compassion and support to patients and their families at some of their most difficult times.
Even after stepping back from full-time work, Dr Tierney continued to serve as a Locum GP at the Dawes Family Practice and to see private patients, embodying his lifelong commitment to medicine and the people he cared for.
He will be remembered not only for his professional dedication but also for his warmth, kindness and generosity of spirit.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Margaret, his brother Dr Patrick Tierney, his sister Mary Evans, three children and nine grandchildren, who were his greatest joy.
Requiem Mass to take place at Our Immaculate Mother & St Anselm Catholic Church, Whitworth on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 12.00 noon, followed by Private Family Committal at Rochdale Crematorium.
Family flowers please by request, donations if desired would be gratefully received to Springhill Hospice, a donation box shall be available at Our Immaculate Mother & St Anselm Catholic Church and Rochdale Crematorium.
For all enquiries please contact
F Duffy & Son Funeral Service
254 Market Street
Whitworth. OL12 8PW
Telephone: 01706 868696
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