• Kristian Molloy, Aged 32, Living in Whitby.I was born in Oldham and emigrated to Canada in 1977 with my parents Ann and Chris and sister Alison. Have been back a few times since but last time was 2001. Recently married and hope to bring my wife to see my place of birth. Email: kristianmolloy@yahoo.ca
  • Christine Smith, Aged 50, Living in Windsor Ontario. I lived around Austerlands up until 1976 when I came to Canada, went to Saddleworth Secondary School, and Cooper Street primary school. Email: england869@yahoo.ca
  • Barry Thomas, Aged 63, Living in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Lived on Higginshaw Lane , went to St. Anne's in Royton. Email: barry.thomas3@sympatico.ca
  • Brenda Castleton, Aged 80, Living in Cambridge, Canada. Parents: Herbert & Mary Winterbottom, Sibs- Kenneth, Marjory, Jack, Mildred, Frank, Derek, me, Raymond, Muriel- lived in Chadderton. School: GARFORTH St. School (Chadderton), & North Chadderton School on Broadway. War Service: Oldham Fire Service then Land Army.
    Emigrated with husb. Frank 1957 & daughter Linda Mary. New Email: bcastleton@rogers.com
  • Stuart Hadfield, Aged 69, Living in Victoriam Canada. I'm still here in Victoria, since early 1966. New email address, Genealogy as a hobby. Worked at Oldham Post Office with engineers. Best wished Stu. New Email: hadfield22@shaw.ca
  • Karen Bowers, Aged 40, Living in Orangeville, Ontario. living in Canada for 12 years with husband tony bowers and three children alex,michael and Adam. Email: bowers66@yahoo.ca
  • David (Matt) Dillon, Aged 61, Living in Kingsville, Ontario. Attended Deker Juniors, Counthill G.S.and Manchester Poly. Worked for Hawker Siddely, Lawtex and Oldham Council before emigrating in 1974. Now semi-retired Bank Manager with own financial consulting business. Played union for ORUFC and Pegasu. Two kids, two grandchildren. Email: ddillon3@cogeco.ca
  • Frank Jenkinson, Aged 67, Living in Logan Lake, British Columbia. Born Glodwick attended Waterloo, married Barb 1960 emigrated to Canada 1975 returned England in 90 then back to Canada 2007, to LOGAN LAKE British Columbia played Rugby for Oldham Rugby Union /Toronto Scotish/ Brantford Harlequins hope to hear from anyone, I played with and got drunk with Jenky. Email: frank.jenkinson@hotmail.com
  • Hillary Bath, Aged 41, Living in Pickering, Ontario. Born in shaw lived in Royton most of my life. Attended Royton & Crompton school. Used to hang out in Lees area at the 'Dog' 'Top House' would love to hear from anyone I went to school with or did my party days with in Lees. Cath, Bev, Willy, Selwyn. Email: hillster66@gmail.com
  • Bernice Booth, Aged 51, Living in Cambridge. My family and I moved here to Cambridge in 1981. I was born in Royton, went to SS Aidan and Oswalds school, then to Adelphi House Grammar. I have 2 daughters and 3 grandadaughters. My husband geoff booth is from Thornham. Email: booths12@rogers.com
  • David Marlor, Aged 42, Living in Victoria, BC.Left Oldham at age 12 in 1977. Lived on Turner Street, Lees. Went to Hey St. John's, Clarksfield and Breeze Hill schools. Email: david.marlor@shaw.ca
  • Philip Hadfield, Aged 42, Living in Oshawa. I was born in Oldham in 1965.
    lived in Springhead,among other places.went to knowsley junior school, lived in Blackpool for a while. moved from Eldon street Oldham to Canada.
    father Tom, grandfather Harry.would be interested in family history, if anyone knows anything, or think the may know me, please email me. Email: philh77@gmail.com
  • Stuart Broderick, Aged 61, Living in Vancouver BC. I was born at Wheatfield House in Royton, attending RS & Ashton Tech.Around the world visiting 136 countries & now settled in Vancouver but work overseas in mineral exploration. Single with daughter in Holland.Kommerien, PE teacher & Dutch track & field junior champion 1995. Presently working in Madagascar.Would like to contact anyone from Oldham area who remembers Me. Member of Royton Swimming Club. Email: paisleyknoll@excite.com
  • Bernie Waldoch, Aged 37, Living in Toronto.Born and Bred in Oldham went to St Patrick's then St Anselms lived on Lee Street. Moved to Canada in 1988, come back every few years to see family and have a pint and a pie. Old friends welcome to email me. Email: bernieb@rogers.com
  • Geoff Hampton, Aged 48, Living in Toronto. Born in Oldham, went to Counthill Grammer, lived in Derker, now living in Canada. Miss the usual football fish and chips lees beer. Email: geoffhampton@yahoo.com
  • Dorothy Marlor, Aged 63, Living in Edmonton, Alberta. I used to live on Breezehill Road and went to Clarksfield School. I was married in 1962 at St. Thomas Church in Lees and emigrated to Canada in 1974. My address in Oldham was 101 Turner Street Lees.. Email: Barrie.Marlor@shaw.ca
  • Martin Cowley, Aged 46, Living in Everett. Hi to all you exiles.I was born at boundry park, lived in Shaw all my life, went to Royton & Crompton, worked at Cobden Chadwicks, moved to Canada 1990. Miss the chippy and boozing it up Fridy nights in Oldham. Played rugby for St Annes amatuer club, miss the Stanley Cup finals on good Friday. Email: martin@marismachine.com
  • Toni Mclaren, Aged 38, Living in Vancouver. Born on Mendips Close, I went on occasion to Hathershaw School. Lived on the Coppice before joining the RAF. Moved down south before emmigrating to Canada. Miss my family and a good chip shop. Email: exec-assist@shaw.ca
  • James Greenwood, Aged 59, Living in Whitehorse, Yukon. Left Failsworth in 1974. Have lived in Yukon, Canada, most of the time since. Old friends welcome to email! Email: jim.greenwood@whitehorse.ca
  • Bernard Dever, Aged 70, Living in Moncton N/B. Hi, I moved to Canada in 1975. I would like to get in touch with anyone who remembers me. Email: jbdever@rogers.com
  • Neil Blacklock, Aged 59, Living inToronto. I was born in Oldham and lived in Clarksfield and Hollins. Attended Clarksfield School and Counthill Grammar. Worked for Ryder and Dutton and DHSS before emigrating in 1975. Drank in the Greaves Arms and many other places. Live in Toronto and work with the Canadian Government. Come back for real ale, chips and old friends from time to time. Email: fran.richardson@sympatico.ca
  • Andrew Heywood, Living in Kitchener. Born and bred in Oldham, went to The Bluecoat school, followed ORLFC all over and played for Hollinwood arlfc before leaving for Canada. Email: andhey@rogers.com
  • Keith Siddall, aged 73, Living in Vancouver B.C. I was 9 years old in 1941 when we were bombed out. Many of our neighbours and children were killed. Our house at 25 Manley Road was destroyed. I believe the date was October 13th 1941. Does anyone recall this? Email: philbert@telus.net
  • Gerard Heap, aged 50, Living in Richmond Hill.I would love to hear from anybody from Oldham. St. Anne's and St. Alban's schools. Dad Austin and Mum Bridget. Brothers Tony and Michael, Sister margaret. Grew up in Derker and Clarksfield. Email: gedlin@aci.on.ca
  • Joe Thornton, aged 52, Living in Waterloo, Ontario. Hi my name is Joe. I'm a truck driver. I was born in Oldham (Fitton Hill) in 1953, I moved to Canada in 1975. Been back once to Oldham in 82. I'm marrid 32 years and have two Grandkids. I may comeback for a visit someday. Email: tattooboyi@gto.net
  • Geoff Haimes, aged 59, Living in St Catharines. Bernadette and I used to live on Stoneleigh St from 1970 to 75. I worked at Ferranti Ltd, Avenue works , in the Coil Winding shop, 1963 to 1975. Then came to Canada to Ferranti-Packard. Would like to hear from any old mates at Ferranti or soccer mates from Medlock Vale. Email: gbhaimes@gmail.com
  • Jennifer Sleightholm, aged 57, Living in Oakville. My maiden name is Greaves. I was born in Boundary Park in 1949. I first lived in Derker, and attended Derker Junior school. We then moved to Glodwick, Hooper St, where I attended Roundthorn, then later Clarksfield. In 1961 we emigrated to Canada. Email: ronjens49@yahoo.ca
  • Barbera Hillier, aged 66, Living in Sooke Victoria BC. Hi aged a bit since my last little note changed my Email too but still here in Sunny British Columbia.If you wish to drop a line please do. Have a great day. Email: barbara1939@hotmail.com
  • Eric Waddilove, aged 65, Living in Leamington, Ontario. Born 1941 in Royton, St. Pauls School then Chadderton Grammar. Raised in Healds Green until 1955 then moved to Glasgow. Came to Canada in 1970 and now retired in the most southern part of Canada.This is a great place to live. If anyone remembers me please contact.
    Email: EWaddilove@netscape.net
  • Helen Conroy nee Macpherson, aged 38, Living in Georgian Triangle. Living an hour north of Toronto. Born in Failsworth and went to Stansfield Rd and South Chadd until 1984 (also attended Tameside College 84-86).Married Andy and moved to Royton in 1990 and now have two boys aged 15/5. Have happy memories of St.Joseph's,Shaw where the boys attended and I worked until we moved over the pond recently. Love Canada but miss the Indian Ocean on Featherstall Road! Would love to hear from anybody who knows us.
    Email: ajjconroy@rogers.com
  • Jean Bower nee Kirk, aged 66, I was born at Boundary Park, attended school at Oldham
    Parish Church, Northmoor and St. Annes C/E. Worked at Oldham and District General Hospital, Leeds Maternity Hospital, Sharoe Green, Preston. Moved to Canada in 1963 and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me from the old days. Email: ewegotme@shaw.ca
  • Raymond Seymour, aged 44, born and bred in hollinwood.went to kaskenmoor school till 1978.was married for 21yrs,got two kids-18/19.moved to canada in Nov 2005. Would like to hear from old mates who remember me. Email: reble20032001@yahoo.co.uk
  • Peter Travis, aged 57, living in Mississauga, Ontario. I was born in Oldham in Boundry Park Hospital. Went to Freehold Public School. Son of Fred and Ethel Travis, brother of Antony (age 59) Maternal grandmother was Anne Ramsbottom. Paternal grandmother Jane Bailey who lived on Featherstall Road. Travis' lived on Heron Street. Email: Travistovls@aol.com
  • Harry Doongoor, aged 56, living in Montreal. I did my nursing training at Oldham & District General Hospital. I then moved to Ashton-u-Lyne for a few years. I had a change of career. I worked at the Data Center at Ferranti as a shift supervisor (Computer operations). I lived on Hollinwood Ave, Hollinwood. I moved to Canada in 1977. Email: harrydoongoor@ca.inter.net
  • Kevin Clarke, aged 60, living in Brampton / Toronto. Living in Toronto since 1969 lived at 52 Leslie Ave played drums D&TheDa,s and The Deltas looking for Keith & Jean Cooper Harold Higgins and brother Bob also old school friends Colin Shaw. Email: teebag1945@yahoo.com
  • Stephen Melia, aged 46, living in Edmonton. I was born and lived in Oldham until 1970 then my parents emigrated to Canada (Hamilton, Ontario), then I moved to Edmonton Alberta in 1980 where I reside to this day. Email: stefmelia@msn.com
  • Denis Holroyd, aged 61, living in Burlington / Ontario. Denis / Sheila Holroyd (nee Wrigley) I was born in 1943.Schools, Corpus Christi and St Anselm's. Sheila and I are both from Limeside (Second Ave) Came to Canada in '76. Additions to the family are Hannah,(now in the Canadian Forces) and Ian the musician of the brood, and last but not least our grandson Caleb(3 1/2 yr). Still have family in Shaw and Failsworth. Would like to hear from old friends. Email: denisholroyd@aol.com
  • Maria Smith, aged 46, living in Calgary. Maria Smith (Stepien), attended Corpus Christi/St. Anselm's. Married to Malcolm Smith. Now living in Canada. Best move we made. Email: sultana5@telus.net
  • Mark Jones, aged 24, living in Toronto. Born and raised in Thornham, Oldham and went to Thornham St.James and Crompton House schools. Degree in Communications / Law before emigrating to Canada in 2002 Email: patches_winnetts@hotmail.com
  • Craig Hughes, aged 35, living in Burlington. Craig Hughes 35, born on Stuart St, Werneth. Emigrated in 1976, w/sister Dawn, mom Sheila (nee Hamilton) and dad Bernard. Now own OLDHAM PIES & PUDDINGS in BURLINGTON - just like Hollands. The rest of the family still on Limeside. www.oldhampies@cogeco.ca Email: oldhampies@cogeco.ca
  • Barbara Hillier, aged 65, living in Victoria , I have been in Canada for 39 years come March, and I have most of my family in Oldham. I treasure there keeping in touch and visits to me, I love them all. Email: shorty39@shaw.ca
  • Keith Leslie, aged 53, living in Greenfield Park (Nr. Montreal) , Went to Alexandra Park and then Hulme Grammar followed by Sheffield Univ. Worked at Rolls Royce Aerospace in Derby before moving to Canada in 1981. I used to do a lot of running with Oldham & Royton Harriers. I'll be happy to here from anyone who remembers me and/or is
    still in contact with old friends. Email: kjl.aqua@sympatico.ca
  • Christine McLeod (Sparrow), aged 51, Born in Boundary Park, Grandma had the corner shop across from Boundary Park. Lived on Rochdale Rd. Went to Coldhurst Infants, Hathershaw Junior and Greenhill Grammar School. I emigrated in 1967. Email: christine.mcleod@gecdsb.on.ca
  • Dave Wall, aged 36, living in Winnipeg Manitoba. Went to Breeze Hill 1980-85. Hung out in Lees with Stephen Heinz, Dave Hopkins, Simon Fletcher, Lee Birmingham, Debbie Kilgannon, Racheal Brooks. Anyone know where anyone is these days?. Email: davevw@hotmail.com or yspy@mts.net
  • Dorothy Page/Johnson, aged 66, living in Agasszi BC.I have lived in Cnanada for 25 years...I went to St Anns RC School and St Marys. I lived with my grandmother on Greenacres RD...If anyone from the schools I attended or Clarksfield school my late husband James Johnson was well known there as a swimmer for the town of Oldham. Drop a Line. Email: dorothyjohnson@telus.net
  • David Carr, aged 44, living in Welland, Niagara. I was born in Toronto in 1960 and brought to Royton shortly after. We returned to Canada in 1963, came back to England in 1971 and I returned to Canada in 1977. I attended Royton & Crompton School on Blackshaw Lane. Email: davjef@sympatico.ca
  • Peter Foy aged 66 and holding, living in London, Ontario. Emigrated to Canada with my then wife Veronica and two daughters on June 14th 1966. Served as a Police Officer for 28 years in the Kitchener-Waterloo area of Ontario. Had been a Manchester Bobby for four years prior to Canada. Love to hear from any old friends and colleagues. Veronica died in 1988. Now married to a beautiful lady named Claudette. New E-mail pecefoy@rogers.com
  • Brian Cooper, aged 51, living in Newmarket, Ontario. Hi from Canada! Briefly: Born July 1953 in Clarksfield, Oldham. Schools: St.Matthews C of E, Chaddy Hall, North Chad (Broadway) and North Chad (Hunt Lane). Left school 1969. Worked at Brierley's (Stanley Road) until '76, then attended De La Salle College, Middleton ('76 to '79). Moved to Doncaster before moving to Toronto, Canada, May 9, 1982. I have had 5 enjoyable contacts since my last message was shown. Thanks! Any other folks that knew/know me or my brothers (Jeff and Kevin) please feel free to e-mail me. Note NEW E-ADDRESS! My parents recently left their home on Broadway (near olde Chaddy Arms) and moved to Preesall, Blackpool. Jeff is living near Bristol, Kevin close to Mom and Dad near Blackpool. Looking forward to the '04-'05 Latics season! Don't get 'ome too often, but I still surf into the Oldham Chron's website every day. (Gotta have my Latics info!!) Wife Karen (the greatest) and kidz (Jillian [born Jan 1 '88] and Keith [born Nov 30 '89]) are all well....and growing up FAST!!! Good luck to all you folks in Oldham! Brian Cooper
    Email: soccer_kix@rogers.com
  • Darren Stott, aged 31 (2004), living in Vancouver. Vancouver may have great skiing on its door step and untouched forests to trample through, but it ain't got the wind swept moors and a proper pint of bitter. If you are ever in town, please bring this Shaw Gawbie some Warbies bread. Email: darrenpeterstott@yahoo.ca
  • Joyce Leach (nee Hall) , aged 57, Living in Parksville, Vancouver Island, BC. Maiden name was Hall. Lived in Acre St & Argus St Hollinwood. Went to Yew Tree & Stanley Rd Secondary schools. Worked for Littlewoods mail order at Marlborough Mill, Failsworth. e-mail me at leachfj@shaw.ca
  • Frank Leach, aged 59, living in Parksville BC. Born & raised in Droylsden. Went to M/c Rd primary school & Littlemoss Secondary School. Married Joyce 1966, lived Irvine St Hollinwood then Brooks End Norden Rochdale.Moved to Canada in 1977 with our two boys Craig & Gareth. Check out our web site @ www3.telus.net/pigpen E-Mail leachfj@shaw.ca
  • Pauline Marchan (Johnston), aged 50, living in Toronto. I grew up on Welbeck Street and went to St. Aidans Primary and then Our Lady's SS. I have 2 children and 1 grandson. Both my children were born in Greater Manchester Area and are very proud of their English roots. My family still live in Royton. Email: Pmarchan@lakeshorelinen.com
  • Carol Green (Haigh), aged 46, living in Sudbury, Ontario. Left Oldham in 2003. Attended Blackshaw Lane and Royton and Crompton. Lived in Heyside, Shaw and Oldham. Miss Man United and friends also Pie, Chips and mushy peas! Would love to contact any old friends. Great life here except for the Winters! Email: cazzandy51@yahoo.ca
  • Paul Atkinson, living in Goose Bay. Hi all. You should know me as Dillan. Well move over to Canada after I got out of the air force about 9 yrs ago. I lived at Abbeyhills, had a lot of fun there. If you know me give me an e-mail. Email: dillan@nf.sympatico.ca
  • Sylvia Taylor (nee Cadd), aged 64, living in Vancouver. Born in Glodwick (Kingsbridge Rd), moved to Waterhead (Heywood St) 1951. Father James (Jim) Cadd worked at Stott's for many years, Mother Hannah (nee Schofield) worked at Jolly's in High St until 1961. Brother was Frank Schofield Cadd. Grandfather Harry Schofield was master plasterer, I believe he did fancy plaster work in Co-op Offices & Town Hall in 1920s. Went to St.Mark's Glodwick Infant & Junior (44 - 51), then Counthill (51 - 59). Left 1959. To USA 1967, Canada 1968. Still have a few relations in Oldham area. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Email: scilly@shaw.ca
  • Derrick McGarry, aged 71 (in 2003), living in Ottawa. From early days at Westwood Elementary School, Oldham High School and Oldham Art School, followed by a few years at the Oldham Chronicle, my path led to happy retirement in Ontario. If you knew me, I'd be happy to hear from you. * New Email * Email: Oldumott@aol.com
  • Tony & Karen Bowers (nee Mallinson), aged 30 somethin', living in Orangeville, Ontario. Tony Ex St Aidan & Oswald's and then Cardinal Langley. Karen attended North Chad, lived on Oozewood Road, Royton. Married in '86. Tony worked at Norweb before moving to Canada in '96. Our three boys are all teenagers now. Lucky to get plenty of family and friends coming over to visit. Keep in touch with OAFC by listening to "Latics not very Lively". * New Email * E-mail bowers5@rogers.com
  • Barbara Lomax, aged 49, living in St Thomas. I attended Freehold Junior school and Bluecoat school (1966 - 1970) Worked at George Dew's and Burlington's. I came to Canada in 1977 with my late husband, Andrew Bennett, (Uppermill Secondary). We lived in Brantford and Timmins. We had a son, Daniel and a daughter, Sarah. Andy died after a long illness in 1992. I have re-married - a Dutchman this time and now live in St Thomas, Ontario with him and our daughter, Rebecca. Email: barbvanharn@sympatico.ca
  • Andrew & Tracy Wharmby (nee Byrne), aged 35, living in Caledonia, South of Hamilton. Have only just left Springhead, Oldham after living there all our lives. Moved here in July'03. Currently living in Caledonia just south of Hamilton, with our two children who have settled in really well. I went to Kaskenmoor school up to May 84 and then went to work at Cobden Chadwick, Followed by Newfoil Machines and then Ultratools in Middleton. Tracy went to St. Anselms up to May 84 and then went to work at the Abbey National in Oldham, insurance company in Manchester and more recently Ashton Foods in Ashton. Hope we grow to love this country, nothing in Oldham anymore. Just miss family and friends and being able to go to the pub, only one in Caledonia .... not very good. Not like the ones in Lees and Springhead!! Email:atls@mountaincable.net
  • Dave Page, aged 38, living in Port Moody. Only lived in Oldham until I was 4 !!!! Moved to Troon, Yarm, Redcar, and finally to Canada in '98. Love it here. Work as a flight instructor at Langley Flying School (www.langleyflyingschool.com). Still follow the Latics (must have done something wrong in a former
    life!). Emaill: laticsdave@hotmail.com
  • Jack Harwood, aged 76, living in Brantford, Ontario. Lived in Oldham from 1933 until leaving for Canada in 1968. Work history, worked at Broadbents on Spring Lane Lees and also at Burtons Market Place, and CIS in Manchester would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me. Email:jharwood7386@rogers.com
  • Adrian Clegg, aged 42, living in Toronto, Ontario. Born in Oldham, went to Hathershaw school, then on to Lyndhurst, Greenhill, and back to Hathershaw senior school. Worked for Cobden Chadwick - 13 years. Moved to Toronto in 1990. Work for Sun Chemical -Canada. Email:adrian.clegg@na.sunchem.com
  • Kevin Clarke, age 58, living in Brampton. I played drums with the Deltas. Played in the Bulls Head in Oldham would like to get in touch with them. Harry Higgins, his brother Bob and Ernie - I have photo of us and the Hollies from 1966. Also Keith Cooper we played with D & THE DA,s and his wife Jean. Email: teebag2145@sympatico.ca
  • Margaret Steele (nee Wild), living in Surrey, B.C. I emigrated from Oldham in 1957. My maiden name is Wild. I went to South Chadderton school, and still have a few relatives in the area. Email:msteele@shaw.ca
  • Paul McDowell. aged 47, living in West Vancouver. B1956. Lived Shaw Rd. Dad Charles, Mum Dorothy. Bros Charles, Peter and Stephen. Attended St Anne’s, St Albans and Oldham Tech. Use to sing in local folk clubs and act with Saddleworth Players. Moved London, UK 1978. Now live West Vancouver. Married to Julie, Three children, Catherine, Dominic and Francesca. Email: paulmcdowell@shaw.ca
  • Richard & Anne Lees (nee Butterworth), aged 59 & 57, living in Leduc Alberta. We came to Canada in 1967. Richard went to Springhead School and worked for Brierly Plumbing on Chadderton Rd. Played Rugby Union in Oldham. Anne went to Freezland school and Uppermill school. Grew up in Saddleworth. Worked up Glodwick at Heaps Bakery and at the Rome Wall Paper Mill in Springhead. We have been married for 37 years and have three married Daughters and 6 Grandchildren. Richard and I love to visit England. Email:randalees@shaw.ca
  • Georgina Michael-Johnston. Now reside in Canada with 2nd husband. Have taught for 30 years in 4 counties. Completed Ph.D.and now write. Would like to hear from anyone who knew me when I lived in Oldham (was known by my middle name "Drene" by some!) and attended Greenhill Grammar School in 1950s. Email:gmichaelj07@hotmail.com
  • Leslie Wilbraham , aged 80, living in Bath. Apprentice fitter 1937. Outfitter at home and overseas. Lived in Grains Road, Shaw. Schools: St Georges, Shaw Church, Crompton House. Married Irene Sanderson, two sons Barry and Dennis. bar@ihorizons.net
  • Tony Corr, aged 43, living in Guelph, Ontario. I was born and raised in Oldham. I went to Corpus Christi School, and then Our Ladys Secondary School. I served my Apprenticeship at British Aerospace and upon completion of that I emigrated to Canada in 1980. My homepage address is: http://tonyjcorr.tripod.com/index.html. E-mail corrtony@hotmail.com
  • John R. Harwood (Jack), aged 76. living in Alliston, Ontario. Born in Canada 1927. Went to live In Oldham 1933, the depression was awful, lived mostly around the junction of Featherstall Rd. and Chadderton Rd - Jacob st, now long gone. Remember my relatives and school friends quite well. Anyone know if my cousin Arthur Rhodes is still alive. Email: jharwon628@rogers.com
  • Andrew Sparrow, aged 37, living in Nanaimo. I'm married with two sons. I work in IT Services for Malaspina University-College. Moved to Canada with my parents in 1976. Originally from Chadderton. Went to Baretrees Primary. Would like to hear from anyone who knew me. Trying to reconnect with my past. Email:sparrow@mala.bc.ca
  • Sheila McLean (Lomas), aged 62, Dartmouth/Halifax. I was born in Oldham on February 23rd, 1941. I attended Freehols School and Counthill Grammar School. When I was fifteen I went to live in Llandudno, and from there went to Reading University where I gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts. For more than thirty years I taught, first Art, and later, Art and Drama. I emigrated to Canada in 1965, starting out in Montreal, then moving to Nova Scotia after the birth of my first child, Alex. He is involved in theatre,as am I since my retirement. Our second son, Nick, has just graduated from the University of Western Ontario. Email:sheila.mclean@ns.sympatico.ca
  • Raymond Kmetiuk, aged 48, living in Red Deer Alberta. Born and bred Oldhamer from Greenacres Rd. Born 29th October 1954. Went t to St Annes R.C. then on to St. Albans. Joined the REME in 10/1971 to 10/1978. Emigrated to Medicine Hat. Alberta same year. Now live in Red Deer Alberta. Miss the meat and potatoe pies and chips...with curry sauce, Hollands puddings and Oldham Market's Black Puddings! Would love to hear from any old buddies and catch up with whats happening in your lives. Email: kmetiuk@shaw.ca
  • John & Chris Taylor, aged 43 & 42, living in Port Coquitlam. We moved to Port Coquitlam from Smithy Bridge, Nr Rochdale in 1996 and never really looked back. We now run our own successful business selling to the golf courses all over B.C. We have two boys Nicholas aged 16 and Christopher aged 10. We went to Crompton House and Our Ladys and would love to hear from anyone. Our email address is taylorsturfcare@pcmi.com
  • Barrie & Sue Stevens, aged 43, living in Kelowna. Just moved to Kelowna B.C. from Milnrow, Rochdale. Missing a decent pint of bitter (Lees) Hollands Pies and mushy peas already!! Email: stevens_crew@hotmail.com
  • Marie Carroll, aged 41, living in Toronto. Grew up in Shaw & attended Our Lady's School. I have one son, Antony, 20 years old. Toronto life is great, with the exception of some cold winters, but love to return to Shaw for a visit. Would love to hear from old friends. Email: mcarroll@impactauto.ca
  • Martin Blackwell, aged 37, living in Rodney. Born 1964 in Oldham, me Mam and Dad bought a cafe 1970 (949 Ashton Rd.) Bardsley. Moved to Barker St. Estate 1978. I moved to Canada in 1988. Still here today. Email:m.r.bean@sympatico.ca
  • Jeff & Marie Sargent, aged 53 & 48, living in Windsor Ontario. We lived in Granville Walk, Chadderton from 1973-1980. We would like to contact old friends or anyone who remembers us. We have twin girls, Maxine & Angela ,two boys, Keith & Sean. Would love to hear from Louise & Eric of Granville Walk. (off Victoria St.Chadd). Email:jeffreysargent@cogeco.ca
  • Marie Sargent, aged 48, living in Windsor Ontario. Lived in Granville Walk, Chadderton. (off Garforth St) from 73-80. Married Jeff in 73. I have 4 kids, Maxine & Angela - twins, & 2 boys Keith & Sean. Would love to contact old friends or anyone who remembers me. Email:msargent@cogeco.ca
  • Shirley McLean (nee Jones), aged 39, living in Scarborough, Ontario. Went to Radclyffe School until 1979 and then worked at Littlewoods Distribution Centre in Oldham, moved down south, Bermuda and then to Canada where I have been since 1988. Married to Jeff, have two daughters Chelsea and Sara 10 & 6. Still have all my family in Shaw, Chadderton and Moston, sisters are Andrea and Pamela (were Jones) Miss Hollands meat and potato pies, yummy!!!! If you know me, please e-mail! Email: mclean.shirley@sympatico.ca
  • Peter Lees, aged 45. living in Kelowna. B.C. We moved to Kelowna in May 2001 from Royton with our two boys Tim & Ben. Would love to contact any one in our area or who may know us. Email:pmlees@hotmail.com
  • Margaret Bulmer, aged 67, living Windsor. Lived on Rochdale Road across from Boundary Park in small corner store facing Boundary Park clock. Went to Coldhurst, and St. Annes school. Maiden name Connard, married name Sparrow. Emigrated to Canada in 1967 with my two children, Christine and Steven. Email: oodhamlass@aol.com
  • Ken Dewerson, aged 60, living Kelowna. Born and raised in Hathershaw, went to Hollins school. Moved to Vancouver in 1964. Parents Bill and Hilda dad is 90, mum is 8, still live in Vancouver. I retired and moved to Kelowna. Give myself or my parents a call. Email:dewerson@shaw.ca
  • Bill Melia aged 68, living in Hamilton. Lived on Roundthorn, Abbeyhills and Fittonhill. I worked as a mechanic "on the buses" for 18 years. Now 25 years on the buses in Canada. *NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS* bill.melia@3web.net
  • Barbara Hillier nee(Short), aged 62, living in Victoria BritishColumbia. I am now a widow living in Canada (western) Have been here 35yrs used to live on Edge Lane Road. I have a brother Derek and a sister Pauline who still live in Oldham. I went to Higginshaw school and St. Stephens. Before that most my family lived around Edge Lane before it was demolished including the ROSE TAVERN & Wormalds chippy, Mr Foxcroft who was the newsagent and Mr Hughes was the shoe repairman. I used to earn a penny running to these places for Mrs Butterworth and Mrs Marlor who lived next to Mr & Mrs Blezzard and their children Edith & Jimmy (I think). Used to go to Lowermoor baths and wash house. Also Hillstores dancing & Billingtons to take lessons. Liked playing on the "Crabby" when Johnny Hartley and Freddie Houghton were NOT there! We lived across from a family named Pateman/Seville - Frank and children Jean & Peter. Would love to hear from anyone who wishes to get in touch. CHEERS! Email: Shorty39@shaw.ca
  • Philip Lees, aged 57, living in hamilton. Lived on Stilton St Higginshaw until 1967 then Fraser St in Shaw. Went to Higginshaw and Fitton Hill schools.Worked at Wellington garage until 1973, emigrated to Canada. Welcome all E mails. Email: philip.lees@3web.net
  • Stan Green, aged 70, living in White Rock, British Columbia. Born in Oldham, lived on Shaw Road, Royton; attended Chadderton Grammar school; national service and then to Canada. I live on the west coast of Canada, 35 minutes south of Vancouver, Canada's answer to San Francisco. Email:stan_green@telus.net
  • Geoff Scott, aged 42, living in Edmonton. I was a culture shocked Canadian who moved to Chadderton in 1970. Attended Royton & Crompton until '73. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me! Email:argybargle02@yahoo.com
  • Des Kevins, aged 80, living in Abbotsford, BC. Wish to contact Hennessey family, Old Lane & in Cline Rd. Went to oz post ww2. Ex corpus-christi. Mr Seville. Ex. La Scala area [+or - one mth '54] for Rossland BC, with possible exit to USA. Ex Rose Mill Feb '54.
  • Allan Hall aged 59, living in Peachland. Lived in Gainsborough Avenue from 1949 to 1961. Attended Waterloo and Roundthorn from 1949 to 1954 then Manchester Grammar school. Left Oldham in 1967 and spent 11 years in Africa before moving to Vancouver. Now retired to the Okanagan valley. Change of e-mail address following retirement. E-mail aeh@interchange.ubc.ca
  • Dave Moore, living in Surrey, British Columbia. I went to Robin Hill and then moved to Breeze Hill when it was a brand new school. After a joinery career I eventually went into teaching. I left Ashton Sixth Form College in 1990 to move to Canada. I am currently teaching in a Secondary School and run the Latics Supporters Club of Canada in my "spare" time. Visit us at http://webservicesbc.com/latics. Email: latics@telus.net
 
  • Margot Wilde (nee Pierce), aged 57, living in Sundre Alberta. I lived in Royton, went to Byron St. school, & St. Annes. Married Ivor Wilde in 1962, came to Canada 1964, have 4 children, & 10 g/children. Been back lots, miss Hollands Puds, mushy peas etc. web site: www.wildewestlandrovers.ab.ca. Email: ivorwild@telusplanet.net
  • Trevor Langan , aged 65, living in Guelph, Ontario. Attended Sts.Aidan &Oswald school until 1947 Then De La Salle. Nat,Service 1955 to 1957.Joined LANCS Const in1957 then Bermuda Policein 1961. Married 1963 to Brenda, 3 childrenClaire James Matt. E-mail langanca@yahoo.co.uk
  • Chris Bradley aged 48, living in North Vancouver. Born there, watersheddings, grew up glodwick, then
    fitton hill. went to st. annes, then our ladys. workrd ferranti's, then cotton mills. army at 22. left for Canada in 1975. one of 11 children. Some still in oldham. sister was the lady who died at the park royal.
    Other sister hurt in IRA bombblast in london (the dog incident) Own bar now called The Brit, mostly Brits. E-mail the.brit@telus.net
  • Glenvil Roberts , aged 49, living in Clearbrook. Born in Oldham I went to Roundthorn Infant and Junior School, Greenhill Grammar School, and then to Kaskenmoor Comprehensive School. I worked at the Inland Revenue, Collector of Taxes before leaving Oldham to join the Army. I moved to Canada in 1974
    and I have been a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the last 23 years. E-mail glenvil@shaw.ca
  • Jean (E) de Wit (nee Schofield) aged 56, living in Bowmanville, Ontario. Born and raised in Oldham. Went to St. Pats and St.Anselms,and Limeside Holy Family church. Still have family in Oldham. Would love to hear from old friends. E-mail jdewit@sympatico.ca
  • Maria Smith (nee Stepien) aged 41, living in Calgary, Alberta. Born in Werneth. Went to Corpus Christi and St. Anselms. Married Malcolm from Newton Heath. We have two kids 17 and 18. Emigrated to Canada in 88. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. E-mail callinu@shaw.ca
  • Brian & Brenda, aged 65 & 64, living in Burlington Ontario. Brian: born in oldham came to canada 1957. am semi retired after teaching college 30 years dtr.joanne&3 boys live in burlington,son scott & 2 boys live in florida. brenda always retired!! both enjoy gardening, jig saw puzzles, golf & vacations. Been back to u.k.30 visits, last 2001 E-mail bwconsultg@interlynx.net
  • Martin Royle , aged 39, living in Whistler. Born and bred Oldham 1962. Attended St Albans - Warren Lane until 1978, played for Saddleworth Rangers RLC and Town team joined Army and retired Dec 2001. Currently living in Pemberton Near Whistler. Any memories drop me a line! E-mail joe@joe-royle.com
  • Terence Bennett, aged 55, living in Port Perry.Terry Bennett - I was born in Oldham (Boundary Park)
    lived in Chadderton (Bamford St) and Oldham... went to Stanley Rd (Infant), Yew Tree (Chadderton) and Smith St, Oldham and Oldham Art School.. Worked at ECC in Royton, Hird Brown in Bolton, and Pye Telecom. Dad (Bill) was in post-war 'Dinkies Jazz Band. I now live North of Toronto. E-mail     ve3ega@sympatico.ca
  • Joan Sutton (nee Savage), aged 57, living in Nanaimo. Emigrated in 1975, married to Owen Sutton, have 2 children, Jason and Lisa. Lived in Rochdale, near Tandle Hills, but born in Blakely Manchester. Attended Blakely Technical Institution. Would love to hear from any old friends or acquaintances, please get in touch. Nursing training at Monsall Hospital and Booth Hall. E-mail owensutton@shaw.com
  • Leo Donnelly, aged 52, living in North Victoria. I lived in Chadderton in the late 1960-early 70's.
    I was on Oldham buses for 6 years as a driver. I emmigrated to Vancouver in 1972. With my family, wife Margaret, kids, Michaela and Glen. E-mail leodonnelly@hotmail.com
  • Stuart Hadfield , aged 63, living in Victoria BC. Born in Chadderton. Worked with the Post Office from 1953 to 1965. Came to Canada early 1966. Presently into Genealogy, have had some success with researching my family. E-mail hadfield@islandnet.com
  • Brian Lomas, aged 67, living in Montreal. Lived on Manchester Rd. in Hollinwood, attended Freehold School and Manchester Grammar School. Played cricket for Hollinwood and table tennis for Oldham. Emigrated in 1959 after Cambridge and National Service, worked as stockbroker in Manitoba and Montreal. Retired, 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Could still draw a map of where I played as a boy! E-mail lomasbt@videotron.ca
  • Alan Sutton, aged 70, living in Nanaimo. My wife nancy and I emigrated recently, lived in lees but was born in alder root chadderton.attended eustace st school,north chadd,oldham junior tech.worked textiles,fire service and lastly greenfield paper mill. E-mail wendsutt@hotmail.com
  • Peter Price, aged 55, living in St.Catherines, Ontario. Born at Boundary Park. Lived in Shaw and attended St. James Primary and Junior Schools. Went to Crompton House and left in 1962. Moved to Oldham in 1963 when my parents opend up a shop at 264 Lees Road. Worked at Boden Trailers in Royton and Hawker Siddley in Chadderton. Played Darts and Dominoes at "The Robin Hood on Lees Road, Oldham. My Brother Douglas and my Mother Christina still live in Oldham. E-mail rattler@imailbox.com
  • Phil Blackwell, aged 51, living in Guelph. Oldham born ,oldham bred, when i die i,ll be oldham
    dead.lived on roundthorn est, att, breeze hill school untill expelled for riding two on a bike. apprentice plumber,gas fitter and welder, moved to canada 75 ,owned own bussiness 20 yrs, now work in maintenance in factory in guelph,married twice, one child 24yrs old,now single but still miss
    oldham girls,hollands pies,mushy peas etc.have some familly back home and i try to go back every couple yrs.drop me a line anyone out there.thanks....E-mail abc291@albedo.net
  • Keith Woodcock, aged 43, living in Mississauga, Ontario. Born 1958. Attended St.Luke's Primary in Chadderton, Chaddy Grammar 1969-74. Worked Inland Revenue. Emigrated to Canada in
    1980. Lived Board St, Chadderton & Hollins Rd,O/M.Father Eric & brother, Alan still there. Commercial Account Manager, Bank of Montreal. E-mail kwdck@sympatico.ca
  • Keith Bishop, aged 57, living in Alliston, Ontario. Born Boundary Park.Lived on Gower St.Attended Beever St and Bluecoat schools.Went to sunday school at Regent st.Came to Canada in 1957.Live north of Toronto in Alliston.Have two children Ryan 30 and Robyn 26.Still a latics and rugby fan Parents were Joe and Edith.Now retired i would love to hear from friends. E-mail mokeith@csolve.net
  • John Wolstencroft, living in Bramalea. Born in Oldham. Migrated to Canada 1951. My wife and I
    will be holidaying in Oldham and Blackpool in August 2001. E-mail jsw@infinity.net
  • Helga Blackwell aged 51, living in Cambridge, Ontario. I've been in canada since 1966. Married to a
    Welshman for 30 years and have two children and one grandchild. Went to Waterloo school, St.Pat's
    then Rochdale Convert. I have been working as a nurse for about 24 years. Would love to hear from anyone who knows me and would love to hear about any school reunions. E-mail ekuseni@aol.com
  • David and Karen Jones aged 40(s), living in Demorestville. Prince Edward County. I lived in Oldham for 23 years after moving there from Moston. All my children (3) went to Whitegate End and the two older boys went to Radclyffe School and sixth form college in Oldham. We moved to Canada 2 years ago with our youngest daughter who is now 11. We live near Lake Ontario. E-mail safeharbour@ihorizons.net
  • Geoff Haimes aged 54, living in St Catharines ,Ontario. I was born and raised in Oldham, Lees Road area and then moved to Derker. I worked at Ferranti Ltd from 1963 to 1975 in Winding Dept before emigrating to Canada. I miss the Market,even though its gone downsomewhat,chippies and of course
    I`m a true blue Latics Fanatic. Checking the web everyday Good Luck. E-mail Haimes@sprint.ca
  • David Marlor aged 36, living in Saanichton B.C. I was born in Glodwick, Oldham and lived on Turner
    Street near Redwood Lane. I went to Hey St. John's School, Clarksfield and Breeze Hill before moving to Canada in 1977. I now live just outside Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. E-mail marlor32@hotmail.com
  • Emma Sutton aged 18, living in Vancouver. I emigrated to canada in 1995 and am a former pupil of
    St. Georges and Crompton House schools. I am currently enrolled in college courses and hope to visit oldham at Christmas. E-mail suntot@mailcity.com
  • Paul Sutton aged 20, living in Vancouver. I emigrated to canada 6 years ago with my parents and
    sister. I lived in Shaw all my life and went to St. Georges and Crompton House school. I'm now 20 years old and would be interested in talking to anyone who might have known me back in the day. E-mail refugeesutton@hotmail.com
  • Wendy Sutton-nee Buckley aged 42, living in nanaimo. emigrated from shaw just outside oldham in 1995.married to dave,we have a son,paul and a daughter,emma.worked at littlewoods in
    shaw for about 9 years.still have lots of family in oldham and keep in touch with many friends. went to bluecoat school from 70 -75 anyone who knows me gimme a call. E-mail wendsutt@hotmail.com
  • John and Edith Taylor aged 80, living in Lonon, Ontario. Born Chadderton 1920 worked at A.V.Roe 37to45 Emigrated with Edith and 3 boys in1951 Have had a good life in Canada but return to Oldham whenever we can. This year its in July. E-mail johnftaylor@sympatico.ca
  • Sue Jay (nee Firth) aged 33, living in Oshawa. I live in Oshawa, Canada moved here last July, born in Oldham, attended Grange School, worked at Wrengro from '83 until '92. Miss friends, chippy, beer, english tv and sense of humour. Don't miss the rain!! Write soon. E-mail prefect@attcanada.ca
  • Christine Chadderton aged 53, living in Corner Brook Newfoundland. Lived on Brunlees St. Hollinwood then on Limeside. Maiden name Goodhew. Went to Corpus Christiand the Notre Dame in Manchester. trained as a nurse Oldham & District. Married Keith Chadderton. Parents Norah and Bill. III have many cousins and friends who I lost touch withwho may still live in the area. Malcolm and Beryl Smith and Eric Albinson also Nora Hughes who lived next door.Would love to hear from someone. E-mail kchadd@thezone.net
  • James Weldon aged 34, living in Estevan, Saskatchewan. I was born in Oldham in 1966. My school days were spent at St Particks & St Anselms RC For the past 10 years I have been coming and going from Oldham due to travelling, work, and University. I was once a big Latics fan, and still follow their downs & downs!I have now finally put some firm roots down! in Canada. Estevan is like a typical small town American type town. Estevan is either too cold or too hot, but life out here is very good. Things like rodeos, ice fishing and Elk hunting (and beer drinking) keep me busy.I miss Oldham (just a little) and still have family in the town. E-mail byhec@hotmail.com
  • Christopher Jay aged 38, living in Oshawa. Lived in Oldham from 1975 to 1999. Went to Blue Coat School. First worked at British Aerospace, then Delta Electrical Accessories, then New Earth Water Services/Atlantic Utilities. Lived in High Crompton, Shaw. Work transferred me to Canada with the family in 2000. Miss High Crompton Chinese Chippy, a good pint in the Jubilee and the british sense of humour! E-mail chrisjay@attcanada.ca
  • Graham Bentley aged 55, living in Toronto. Attended Bluecoat School, worked at Platt Bros afterwards. Emigrated to Canada in 1975. Currently a police constable with the Toronto Police. Return to Oldham every year with my wife, Jennifer. Happy to contact old friends. E-mail jennbentley@sympatico.ca
  • Stephen Butt aged 48, living in Nanaimo. I was born in London but brought up in Royton. I went to Royton and Crompton when it was the old school on Highbarn rd. I emigrated to Canada in 1975. I was married to Shiela Sanders who was Born in Oldham. I used to frequent the discos in Oldham and was a "mod" in those days. I would be interested in contacting expats. or other people of the same age group. E-mail stephen.butt@gems9.gov.bc.ca
  • Bill Ashton aged 62, living in Kitchener, Ontario. Born Boundary Park. Schools, Werneth Inf & Juniors, Waterloo and Oldham Tech.College. Ex. Ferranti, Hollinwood. Draughtsman.E-mail bashton@continuum.org
  • Gerard Heap aged 44, living in Unionville. Born 17 may 1956, brothers anthony, michael and sister margaret, mother bridget nee moylan, dad augustine. went to school at st. anne's and st. albans. lived on cheltenham st. and elgin rd. attended st. anne's and st. edward's. grandmother katie heap nee mcvity and grandad daniel. E-mail gedlin@netcom.ca
  • Dave Wall aged 32, living in Winnipeg Manitoba. Migrated in 97 to Toronto, moved to WinterPeg March 2000. Went to St.Hughs junior school then Breeze Hill 81/86. Anyone from those wonder years or if you know anyone who went to BH during those yrs please email sixwas9@hotmail.com ;-)
  • Jacqueline(Jackie) Tait aged 72, living in Burlington,Ontario. Born in Oldham,maiden name Brearley,attended Werneth School,and Oldham High School.Came to Canada 1948,married Bill Tait 1953,3 children,4 grand children.Took part in 2 productions of Oldham Operatic Society,1946/47 RoseMarie & Rio Rita. E-mail jb.tait@sympatico.ca
  • Adrian Clegg aged 38, living in Oakville Ontario. Went to Hathershaw High School and Oldham College, Followed my education through to Notts (Trent) University. Worked for Peter Chadwick at Cobden Chadwick Ltd - 13 years. Lived on Yorkdale Rd., Clarksfield - Mum & Dad; Brian & Sylvia Wild. Moved to Toronto Canada in 1990. Great to read the evening 'chron' during the day. E-mail Adrian.Clegg@pmpltd.com
  • Peter Holroyd aged 68, living in Oakville. Born in '32, lived on Limeside. Corpus Christie school. left in '68. Bus driver back home and in Toronto. Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me. E-mail maureenpeter@look.ca
  • John Duncan ("Andy") OWEN aged 58, living in Mississauga. Came to Canada in 1963. Used to work at Platt Bros. Now have my own financial services business. Mother re-married as Edna Long and later as Edna Curley. Would like to hear from any of the Shaw Motorcyle Club (Bluebell) or any of my old drinking pals. E-mail omega001@home.com
  • Frank McGladdery aged 55, living in Toronto. Born in Oldham, attended schools in Oldham and Birmingham. Member of Oldham Borough Police Force, Lancs.County and Greater Manchester Police. Lived in Blackpool short time before emigrating to Canada in 1978. Currently living north of Toronto with Emily. Son Tim lives in City of Toronto. Still keep in touch through brothers and sisters who we try to visit every second year. E-mail frank.em@rogers.com
  • Malcolm Smith aged 47, living in Calgary, Alberta. I was born in Manchester, but lived and worked in Oldham for many years. I worked at Martins Body Shop, Oldham Motor Company, Nu-cote and Woodlowes. Emigrated to Canada in 1988, with my wife Maria and two kids. Would love to hear from anyone that I worked with or that remembers me. E-mail malc5@home.com
  • Joan Livesey aged 56, living in Oakville, Ontario. I lived on Bell Street and Wall Street and I attended St. Stephens school and the Bluecoat School. Emigrated to Canada in 1968. E-mail jdoyama@dwb.com
  • Irene Brelsforth aged 51, living in Burlington, Ontario. I attended St. Stephens school and the "Bluecoat" School. I lived on Wallshaw Street. I now live in Burlington, Ontario. I married Derek Brelsforth of Derker in 1968. E-mail IreneBre@idirect.com
  • Brian Glennon aged 53, living in Ottowa. I lived on Clarksfield as I grew up attending St. Annes School and St. Anslems. I married Lynne (France) in 1966, Emigrated to Canada in 1975. Have 3 children, Paul, Jayne and Martin. E-mail briang@glenlynhomes.com
  • Mark Booth aged 42, living on Prince Edward Island. Born and raised in Shaw, I attended St. James C of E, and Royton & Crompton graduating in 74. I emmigrated to Toronto in 79 and moved to Prince Edward Island in 1991. Would love to hear from anyone who went to R&C. I try to come home once a year to visit dad, and have a good nosh at The Roebuck. E-mail mbooth@pei.sympatico.ca
  • James Johnson aged 65, living in Agassiz British Columbia. Contact old classmates. Clarkesfield school 1948/49/50.BrianHaywood. Gorden Bell. Peter Wright or members of swimming team. male or female. E-mail dorothyjohnson@telus.com
  • Dorothy (Page) Johnson aged 63, living in Agassiz British Columbia. Lived in Oldham. Greenacres RD. st.Anns School. Moved to Canada1980. Now live in British Columbia on the west coast. Been back quite a few times. I still miss the place. E-mail dorothyjohnson@telus.com
  • David (Matt) Dillon aged 53, living in Kingsville, Ontario. Born in Oldham, attended Derker Junior and Counthill Grammar Schools. Played Rugby at Keb Lane ORUFC and for Pegasus-Hawker Siddely. Worked also at Lawtex and for Oldham Municipal Authority. E-mail patnmatt@mnsi.net
  • Eileen Freek (nee Barlow) aged 54, living in Bradford. I lived in Oldham until we emigrated in 1971. My husband Mike apprenticed at Avros. I worked at Burlington warehouses for a while. My mother had a dancing school and we competed in a lot of Oldham carnivals. I went to St.Pats, St.Anselms and Notre Dame High School. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me or Mike. E-mail eileen.freek@sympatico.ca
  • Quentin Elvidge aged 35, living in St.Thomas. Lived in Saddleworth until 1992 when we moved to Ontario. Went to Saddleworth Secondary 1976-1981. Played football for school and local teams. Married Joanne (Sellars) in 1989. Miss Butterworths chippy, Manchester City and real beer. Try to get back every couple of months. Please e mail benny@execulink.com if you remember us.
  • Gail Johnston aged 54, living in Rimbey. I am a descendant of Daniel Evans who published the first Oldham Chronicle. My Grandmother was born in Oldham - her name was Alice Evans. She came to Canada approximately 1908 or 1909 with her brother William and mother Rebecca (Sutcliff) Evans. E-mail gjohnston54@hotmail.com
  • Gareth Heywood aged 29, living in Ontario. Born and raised in Oldham 1971-1992. Went to The Blue Coat school from 82-89. After University, moved down south from 92-98. Now live in Ontario with my wife Fern. All my family still live in Oldham. Anyone who knows me get in touch! E-mail heywood@primus.ca
  • Barrie Marlor aged 60, living in Edmonton, Alberta. Born Jan 25 1940 at Boundary Park, lived at 8 Nile Street. Went to Northmoor School, Blue Coat School, Hathershaw Tech High Sch. Worked at Ferranti Hollinwood and Mather & Platt in Newton Heath. married Jan 62 at ST Thomas's Lees. Left for Canada Oct 1974. Just came back from a visit to Oldham May 26th this year. New E-mail Barrie.Marlor@shaw.ca
  • Veronica Malerby (nee Garside), aged 54, living in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Born in Oldham in 1945. Lived in Shaw until 1954 when the family moved to Manitoba, then to Yukon Territory in 1958. I still have lots of cousins in the area. My parents were Ronnie Kay Garside and Nora Scott. E-mail v_garside19@hotmail.com
  • Joyce Barker, aged 56, living in Whitby, Ontario. Lived in Hollinwood with Ged 1964 for a few years. Son Paul went to St Margarets Primary in Hollinwood. I worked in Oldham, Lloyds Scottish finance. I had a girlfriend who lived near Mumps Bridge Her name was Eileen her husband was Geoff. He became a prison officer at Strangeways. Would love to find her. E-mail mabarker@idirect.com
  • Terry Kehoe, aged 80 (on 21st June), living in Oliver, British Columbia. We, my wife Mary and daughter Glinys arrived in Canada in 1957. I was a member of the Oldham Police Force. Joined Royal Canadian Mounted Police on arrival here. Now fully retired and enjoying our life in the sunny South Okanagan, about 15 miles from USA border. E-mail glinmar@telus.net
  • Gillian Neary, aged 41, living in Nanaimo,B.C. I am married to Alan, we have two sons. We emigrated to Canada six years ago. My husband still has family in Oldham. This website is a great way of keeping up with the news back home. E-mail gillitot@hotmail.com
  • Paul Jesson, aged 50, living in Baden nr Kitchener, Ontario. Both my wife and I are from Oldham we emigrated to Canada 17 yrs ago. we have two girls Lisa and Andrea. Iattended the Bluecoat School played soccer for Waterhead in the Oldham sunday league. My wife Elizabeth attended Higginshaw. We met when we both worked at L Spencer & Co at the Hill Stores Building. We lived at Moorside. My parents still live on third ave Limeside while Elizabeth's family live in Shaw and Glodwick. See more of us on our web site activated within the next 10 days at www.peal.ca. If anyone remembers us contact us; E-mail pejesson@sympatico.ca
  • Gillian White, aged 40, living in Ottowa. I moved to Ottawa 22 years ago. Attended Hulme Grammar School until 1976 and lived in the Werneth area. Worked for a while at the DHSS. Usually visit the UK every couple of years. Used to love Butterworth's cheese and onion pies! E-mail: lagroixgi@rmoc.on.ca
  • Marie Kryzaniwskyj (nee Tarkenter), aged 43, living in Amherstburg, Ontario. Live in Ontario,married to Peter. 3 daughters, one who now resides back in the UK. Went to Breezehill school. Lived in the Abbeyhills and Holts area. Then Middleton area until coming to Canada in 1978. I still have family in the Oldham area and get back as often as I can. E-mail: m_kryzaniwskyj@hotmail.com
  • Alan Hooton, aged 44, living in London. I was born in Oldham and all of my family still reside there E-mail alan.hooton@sympatico.ca
  • Desmond Stepien, aged 50, living in Calgary. I was born at Boundry Park Hospital, went to St.Joseph School in Shaw then to Our Ladies in Royton when it first opened. Worked for Harry Baggott in Shaw as an electrician. My best friend was John House. Moved to Canada in 1974 I have a wife Dianne and two children Matthew 19 and Desirae 16. E-mail desmonds@home.com
  • Harry Anderton, aged 62, living in Whitby, Ontario. Born Boundary Park Hospital. Went to All Saints (Chadderton Road), West Oldham High School and Robin Hill Tech. Worked at Stantons Travel Agency. Emigrated to Canada 1967 Married Canadian girl Marg, 1 son Gareth (22) Visit my Mum in Newhey regularly. Still follow Latics and Roughyeds. E-mail hander@yesic.com
  • Raymond Long, aged 72, living in Ontario. Born in oldham 1928 left for Canada 1966 stll miss the old Country and my old friends. E-mail Rlong@sympatico.ca
  • Jacqueline Hayden, aged 38, living in Toronto. Born & raised in Oldham. Couldn't give a toss about Latics but miss OB. Have fond memories of everyone in the "Hark to Topper" singing along to the theme from "High Noon" on the jukebox while a very merry Rugby League player tried to drink bitter out of my friend Lesley's slingback sandal! E-mail jacqueline.hayden@sympatico.ca
  • Barbara O'Brien (nee Moss), aged 54, living in Sundre, Alberta. I was born in Oldham. Went to South Chadd. school. Worked at Vitafoam in Middleton,Burlingtons & also as a hairdresser at the Co-op. Married Eddie in 1964, and emigrated to Canada in '67. Have 4 grown children & 5 grandchildren. Would love to contact Francine Hughes who worked with me at Burlingtons. E-mail brits2@telusplanet.net
  • George Kryzaniwskyj, aged 43, living in Cambridge, Ontario. Born in Oldham, lived on Abbeyhills Road. Went to St. Albans School. Moved to Canada when I was 22 yearsold. E-mail kryzan@golden.net
  • Carl Hulme, aged 43, living in Orangeville, Ontario. I went to Kaskenmoor School from 1967-1972. Would really like to hear from people who attended at same time. I then joined Watsons Carpets in 1972 -1976, where I worked as a salesperson. In 1976 I emigrated to Canada, joining Eatons of Canada. Today I live outside of Toronto, Ont. I am VP of sales for Crossley Carpets , we manufacture and sell carpet all over the world. I am married with four kids and now live just outside of Toronto. Still watch football, but not Lactics, Man Utd, manage to see a least one game a week. My family still lives in Oldham, Hathershaw. Miss Oldham especially Hollands Pies/Puddings etc. E-mail rita.hulme@home.com
  • Evelyn Tierney, aged 63, living in Chateauguay, Quebec. I left England in 1953. I settled in montreal and have lived in or close by ever since. I've been back to England three times to see my sister and brother who still live there. I am now widowed and think more of my homeland everyday. Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me. E-mail rollandyorkie@aol.com
  • Tony Butterworth, aged 48. Born at Boundary Park hospital in 1951. Been a long-time Latics fan, and use these links to follow them. Married to an Oldham girl, Pauline (nee Johnson). Went to South Chadderton School. Have lived in Canada for 21 years. Haven't forgot my Oldham links. Miss Hollands pies and puddings. E-mail tmbutter@usa.net
  • Paul Taylor, aged 38. I was born in Oldham, lived for 22 years in Shaw then 8 in Dobx. Went to school at Crompton House and Grange Sixth Form College. I moved to Vancouver, Canada 8 years ago and I try to visit 'home' every other year. I still follow OAFC's trials and tribulations every week. E-mail akabeton@aol.com