Former Mayoress dies

Kathleen Armitage and her husband Jack in October 1996 as Jack was named an honorary Alderman

FORMER Mayoress of Oldham, Kathleen Armitage, has died two months after her husband, Jack.

The couple were the borough’s first citizens in 1975-76. Mr Armitage, a councillor from 1954 until 1995, was also made an honorary Alderman in 1996. Mrs Armitage died on January 8 aged 92. Her husband was also 92 when he died in November.

The funeral will take place at Oldham Crematorium, Hollinwood, on Wednesday, January 27, at 2pm. The couple had five daughters: Sheila, Carole and Lisa, and the late Moya and Jacqueline.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK. Inquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Oldham, 0161-624 2807.