Funerals for local mums

FUNERAL. . . Lisa Lees (left) and Alison Howe

SEPARATE funerals for two Royton mums killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack will be at the same church on the same day.

Lisa Lees (43), a beauty therapist and hair and beauty tutor at Oldham College, died from multiple injuries while her friend Alison Howe (45), a sexual health nurse, died of head injuries, in the horrific attack.

They were waiting for their teenage daughters, India and Darcy, in the arena foyer following an Ariana Grande concert.

Alison's funeral is at St Anne's Church, Royton, on Friday, June 23, at 10am prior to committal at Oldham Crematorium at 11.30am.

Lisa's funeral is at 1.30pm followed by interment at Royton Cemetery. Flowers are welcome.