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The obituary notice of John Speare MANNING

Birstall | Published in: Leicester Mercury. Notable areas: Thongsbridge

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John SpeareMANNING04/04/1935 - 25/03/2026

Husband of the late Pauline, father of Stella, Stevan, Sandra and Angela.

Formerly of Heathgate Close and Harrowgate Drive, Birstall, between the years of 1964 and 1974.

John was a member of Birstall Methodist Church and also a youth worker at Birstall youth club. He worked as a claims investigator for Eagle Star Insurance Co. in Leicester.

John died at his home in Thongsbridge, Huddersfield, after a bravely borne few years of health challenges.

He will be sadly missed by his children, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and recently born great, great grandchild.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 17th April at 12 noon at Holmfirth Methodist Church, followed by a committal at Rose Hill Burial Ground.

Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be made to Barnardo's.

All enquiries to T.W. Birks & Son, Funeral Directors. Tel: 01484 683322
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Remembering happy times in my childhood visiting you and aunt Pauline love Trisha and Ronnie x RIP
Patricia White
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John when he lived in Harrowgate Drive, Birstall xxx
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