S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors

S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors Here at S. Wellens & Sons, we are really proud to help and serve our families in their time of need.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Case, who passed away peacefully on 2nd March 2026, age...
12/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Case, who passed away peacefully on 2nd March 2026, aged 82, now reunited with her beloved husband Ken.

Shirley was a very much loved mum to Karen and Colin, an adored Gran and besotted Great Gran, a loving sister and aunty, and a good friend to many.

She will be missed so much by all who knew and loved her.

Shirley’s funeral will be held at Blackley Crematorium at 11:00am on Thursday 19th March.
All are welcome to join the family afterwards at The Hare & Hounds, Oldham Road, M24 2JZ.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Shirley’s memory to Springhill Hospice.❤️

❤️ Beverley Stanley ❤️Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.Beloved wife of Anthony, much loved...
11/03/2026

❤️ Beverley Stanley ❤️

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Anthony, much loved mum to Richard and Jenny, and a cherished grandmother.

Her funeral service will take place at Hollinwood on 19th March at 3pm.

Family flowers only please, with donations if desired to Bowel Cancer UK.

One of the hardest things we see as funeral directors isn’t the arrangements…It’s the uncertainty..Families sitting toge...
03/03/2026

One of the hardest things we see as funeral directors isn’t the arrangements…

It’s the uncertainty..

Families sitting together saying,

“I don’t know what Mum would have wanted.”
“Did Dad ever mention burial or cremation?”
“What music would he have chosen?”

Planning ahead isn’t about buying a “package”.
It isn’t about ticking boxes

It’s about telling your family YOUR story 📖

It’s choosing the music that means something 🎶🎻

It’s deciding who leads the service. 🙏🏼✝️

It’s making sure the practical details like cremation or burial fees are taken care of.
It’s lifting financial pressure from the people you love most.

Our attended funeral plans allow you to record your wishes clearly, thoughtfully, and personally not as a number, not as a standard option, but as you ❤️

And when the time comes, your family won’t be left guessing.

They’ll simply be able to grieve, and remember.

If you’d ever like a quiet, no pressure chat about planning ahead, our door is always open and kettle always on ☕️🫖

Because real peace of mind doesn’t come from a brochure.
It comes from knowing everything’s been done with care ❤️

Call us on 0161 643 2677 and one of our experienced funeral plan consultants will be happy to chat 📞

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roy Turner, who passed away peacefully at home on 14th February 2026 a...
02/03/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roy Turner, who passed away peacefully at home on 14th February 2026 aged 88 years.

Born on 6th April 1937 Roy was a devoted husband, a much loved dad and a proud grandad. A true family man, he will be remembered for his warmth, strength and the love he gave so freely to those around him.

Roy is now reunited with his beloved wife together once more. ❤️

His funeral service will take place on Friday 13th March at 2:00pm at Hollinwood Crematorium, followed by a gathering at The Lancashire Fold, 77 Kirkway, Middleton, where family and friends are warmly invited to come together to share memories and celebrate Roy’s life.

Family flowers only please. Donations in Roy’s memory are gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation.

Forever in our hearts. ❤️

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Green, who passed away on 16th February 2026, aged ...
27/02/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Green, who passed away on 16th February 2026, aged 74.

A devoted and much loved wife to Brian, a proud and caring mum to Marcus, Kirsty and Adele, and a treasured grandma and great grandma.

Shirley was the heart of her family and her love, warmth and strength will be carried forward in the generations she adored so dearly.

Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 1:00pm at Middleton Crematorium.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate Shirley’s life.

Donations in Shirley’s memory are gratefully received for BBC Children in Need a cause close to many hearts ❤️❤️

All enquiries to S. Wellens & Sons.

🐣💛 S Wellens & Sons Easter Egg Appeal 2026 💛🐣It’s that time of year again when we swap sympathy cards for chocolate eggs...
27/02/2026

🐣💛 S Wellens & Sons Easter Egg Appeal 2026 💛🐣

It’s that time of year again when we swap sympathy cards for chocolate eggs and ask our wonderful community to help us spread a little Easter joy.

We are proudly supporting the Lighthouse Project this Easter and would love your help in collecting Easter eggs to brighten someone’s day. For many families, Easter can be a difficult time and a simple chocolate egg can mean far more than we sometimes realise ❤️

If you’re popping to the shops and can sneak an extra egg into your trolley (we promise we won’t judge if one accidentally falls into your own basket too 😉🍫) we would be so grateful.

Donations can be dropped off at our office on Long Street. Every single egg will go towards putting a smile on a child’s face this Easter.

As always, your kindness and generosity never go unnoticed. We are incredibly proud to serve such a caring community.

Thank you for your continued support let’s crack on and make Easter 2026 a special one! 🐰✨

S. Wellens & Sons Chadderton... In Loving Memory of Sheila Margaret Shaw ❤️We will be coming together to celebrate the l...
27/02/2026

S. Wellens & Sons Chadderton... In Loving Memory of Sheila Margaret Shaw ❤️

We will be coming together to celebrate the long, wonderful life of Sheila Margaret Shaw.

14th November 1935 – 17th February 2026

Sheila was a devoted wife to Tony, a loving and caring mum to Andrew, Richard and Elizabeth, and a proud and much adored grandma to Alex, Natalie, Hannah, Olivia and Hollie.

Family was everything to Sheila. She gave her love freely, always put others before herself, and created a lifetime of memories that will be treasured forever. Her kindness, warmth and gentle strength will be deeply missed, but her love will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Her funeral service will take place on Friday 13th at 1.30pm at Hollinwood Crematorium, followed by a gathering at The Woodhouse Gardens in Failsworth.

Woodhouse Gardens
48 Medlock Road
Failsworth
M35 9WN

All who knew and loved Sheila are welcome to join the family as we honour her life and share memories together.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kenneth Robinson, Ken was born on 12th September 1930 and peacefully p...
25/02/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kenneth Robinson, Ken was born on 12th September 1930 and peacefully passed away on 8th February 2026, aged 95 years.

Ken is now reunited with his beloved wife. A devoted father, treasured grandfather, proud great grandfather and even prouder great great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. His warmth, wisdom and gentle presence will remain in the hearts of his family forever ❤️

The funeral service will take place on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 1:00pm at Middleton Crematorium.

Family and friends are warmly invited to join the family following the service at The Olde Boar's Head to continue sharing memories and celebrating Ken’s life.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ken, if desired, may be made to The Salvation Army.

Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts ❤️

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Drew McCormick, who sadly passed away on 6th February, aged ...
24/02/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Drew McCormick, who sadly passed away on 6th February, aged just 29 years.

Drew was a much loved son, family member and friend, a true free spirit whose warmth, laughter and individuality touched so many lives ❤️

His time with us was far too short, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Drew’s funeral service will take place on Friday 13th March at 11:00am at Blackley Crematorium.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Drew’s memory are gratefully received for Diabetes UK.

Our thoughts remain with Drew’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

Today we remember and celebrate the life of a truly special lady, Sheila Nugent ❤️Born on 02/02/1937 and peacefully pass...
24/02/2026

Today we remember and celebrate the life of a truly special lady, Sheila Nugent ❤️

Born on 02/02/1937 and peacefully passed on 02/02/2026, aged 89 on her birthday. What a remarkable 89 years of love, strength and devotion.

Beloved wife of the late Frank.

Much loved mum to Sharon and Gary, and cherished mother in law to Bryn and Anne.

A proud and devoted nan to Sophie, Dawn, Elizabeth and Harry.

A dear sister, auntie and a very special friend to so many.

Sheila touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her warmth, kindness and love for her family will never be forgotten. She leaves behind a legacy of memories that will be treasured forever.

Sheila's service will take place on 13/03/2026 at Middleton Crematorium at 10am.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Parkinson's UK.

Forever in our hearts ❤️

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Mills, who passed away peacefully on 5th February 2026 at Heyw...
13/02/2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Mills, who passed away peacefully on 5th February 2026 at Heywood Court Nursing Home, aged 92 years.

Robert was the devoted husband of the late Audrey and a much-loved dad to Damian and Micheal. He will be remembered with love and fondness by his family and all who knew him.

A private, unattended service will take place.

Forever in our thoughts ❤️

Funeral notice Mr Harold Mowbray passed away peacefully on the 24th January surrounded by family and love at the Royal O...
10/02/2026

Funeral notice
Mr Harold Mowbray passed away peacefully on the 24th January surrounded by family and love at the Royal Oldham hospital aged 92 years.
Harold's Funeral shall take place on Tuesday 17th February at Hollinwood Crematorium
2.30pm
Donations can be made on the day to cancer research uk.
Doreen and the rest of the family would like to thank everybody for the many messages and cards of condolence at this very sad and difficult time.

All enquiries to S.wellens & Sons New Moston 0161 681 4377

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M246DU

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