CatherinePILKINGTONPeacefully at home on Monday, June 28, Catherine Marguerite Pilkington, aged 77. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Karen and Tracey, mum-in-law to Brian, devoted grandma to Jake, Toni, Amber, Mollie, India and Brooke, dearest aunt to Helen, and sister to the late Harry, Harold, Mary, Ernie and Peter, to all of whom she was close. Cath worked up until she became poorly, with her first jobs starting in the local mills and then various jobs in Clayton, working in Carlton and Odeon Cinema, then for many years at the Middle Club, Clayton-le-Moors, where she met the love of her life John and went on to be married for 43 years. She then went to work in all the Prestage Brothers Shops and Corrigans’ Bakery, and the Chip Shop on the Square, making her a well known face around Clayton. Cath loved her holidays in between work, from Blackpool to Lake Garda, enjoying many cruises. She liked baking in the bit of spare time she had. Unfortunately Cathy was very poorly in her later life, but was blessed to have a devoted, loving husband, who cared for her right until the very end. A private funeral service will be held. Family flowers only please; donations are being gratefully received on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support c/o champfunerals.com/ obituaries. Funeral director: Champ Funeral Services, Clayton-le-Moors
