Mitchell Funeral Services

09/11/2025

A wonderful attendance today from our community for the Service of Remembrance at Heywood Cenotaph.

Lest We Forget

05/11/2025

Today marks 8 years of having the honour and privilege of being asked to care for loved ones, and serving our community as a dedicated Funeral Director in Heywood at Mitchell Funeral Services. Thank you for trusting me to do so, and i will continue to serve our community with the utmost respect, care, compassion and dignity.

04/11/2025

TOSH

Peacefully in North Manchester General Hospital on 17th October 2025, Michael (Tosh) aged 45 years.

A loving partner of Nicola, and a much loved family member and friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at Middleton Crematorium on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 11.50am.

No flowers by request please, donations if desired in memory of Tosh care of the Funeral Director to:
GTAS Get Together After Serving CIC to help aid Military Veterans and the communities mental and physical wellbeing .

You are warmly invited to The Albion Pub in Middleton afterwards to continue Tosh's Celebration of life.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

03/10/2025

BIRCH

Peacefully in Fairfield Hospital on 27th September 2025, David aged 61 years.

A much loved dad, grandad, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 10th October 2025 at 11.50am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of David to Springhill Hospice care of the Funeral Director.

The family warmly invites you to continue David's celebration of life at The Hopwood Unionist afterwards for refreshments.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

02/10/2025

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected after the horrific attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning on Yom Kippur, one of the most sacred days in the Jewish calendar.

What should have been a time of prayer, community spirit, reflection, and quality time spent with loved ones sadly turned into absolute horror and tragedy. Lives have been lost, and others remain injured.

We stand together in full solidarity with the Jewish Community in the Greater Manchester area and beyond.

30/09/2025

DUCKWORTH

Peacefully in Salford Royal Hospital on 18th September 2025, Toby aged 46 years.

A much loved and devoted son, brother, partner, grandad, uncle, and friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Toby to The British Heart Foundation care of the Funeral Director.

You are warmly invited to continue Toby's celebration of life afterwards at The Cemetery Hotel for refreshments.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

30/09/2025

O'BRIEN

Peacefully in Millfield Care Home, Heywood, on 18th September 2025, Mary aged 95 years.

A much loved mum, mother in law, grandma, great grandma, sister, auntie, and friend.

Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 11.10am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Mary to Millfield Care Home care of the Funeral Director.

Mary's family warmly invites you to continue her celebration of life afterwards at The Beaconsfield Conservative Club, Heywood, for refreshments.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

17/09/2025

STAPLETON

Peacefully in Salford Royal Hospital on 21st August 2025, Andrew (Andy) aged 51 years.

A much loved and devoted husband of Sarah, adored dad of Fiona, dear brother of Michelle, Sharon, and Debbie, and a good friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 11am, followed by interment at Rochdale Cemetery 11.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Andy to Epilepsy Society care of the Funeral Director.

Please feel free to wear a touch of red to acknowledge Andy's beloved Liverpool FC.

You are warmly invited to Rochdale Cricket Club afterwards for refreshments and to continue Andy's celebration of life.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

15/09/2025

Last September after studying hard for 2 years, I obtained my Level 4 Higher Education Qualification with the National Association of Funeral Directors. It was a difficult 2 years trying to balance family life, work life, social life and studying on top, but it was well worth it in the end. On Saturday, I was presented with my official certificate, we had a brilliant time and it's a privilege to be a member of the NAFD who rightly set high standards for our profession and advocate for the best working practice possible.
Thought I would just share a couple of photos of the brilliant day i had alongside my biggest supporters, my wife Alison Mitchell and mum Janice Mitchell. Lastly, a massive thank you once again to my outstanding tutor Emily Houghton , I couldnt have done this without you.

19/08/2025

LAWLOR

Peacefully in Fairfield Hospital on 1st August 2025 with loving family by his side, Paul aged 65 years.

Beloved husband of Jackie, much loved and devoted dad of Maria, Emma, Conor, and Liam, adored grandad of Willow, Josh, Jacob, Caleb, William, and Poppy, a well respected colleague and friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Cemetery Chapel on Monday 1st September 2025 at 1pm, followed by interment at Denehurst Cemetery 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Paul to The Stroke Foundation care of the Funeral Director.

Paul's family warmly invites you to continue his celebration of life at Rochdale Cricket Club for refreshments after the service.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

05/08/2025

TAYLOR

Peacefully at home on 30th July 2025, where he wanted to be with his wife and children by his side, Alan aged 64 years.

Beloved husband of Melanie, dearly loved and devoted dad of Samantha and Jack, adored son of Winnie, a well respected father in law of Steven and Charlotte, a much loved brother of Freddy, Janet, and Steven, brother in law of Alison and Craig, a loving uncle and good friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at Rochdale Crematorium on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 1.20pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Alan to Springhill Hospice care of the Funeral Director.

You are warmly invited to continue Alan's celebration of life at The Queen Anne, Heywood, afterwards for refreshments.

All enquiries to Mitchell Funeral Services
01706 368368

24/07/2025

Such a shame this production didn't happen when it should have due to Covid in 2020, but with unfinished business, HAODS will be back in March 2026 with 9 to 5: The Musical. Im sure it will be amazing and im so very happy and proud to give back what i can to our little community of Heywood and be the official main sponsor for a hard working, determined, and talented bunch of people. Make sure you get your tickets to go and see this spectacular show!!

🎭 HAODS Announcement 🎭

Sometimes, theatre breaks your heart. 💔
In 2020, on the night before opening, we stood in the wings — set built, costumes hung, lines learned, dreams ready — when Covid stopped everything.
Our production of 9 to 5: The Musical never saw the stage.

The cast and crew were devastated. Months of work, gone in an instant. The curtain never rose. The seats stayed empty. And the show became a memory of what could have been.

More recently, we faced another tough moment — having to cancel our 2026 production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory before rehearsals began. A different kind of heartbreak, but one that reminded us just how much this art form means to all of us.

But from disappointment comes determination.
We knew we had to do something.
Something big.
Something right.
Something that honours our members, our audiences, and the incredible history of our society.

And so we asked ourselves:
What better time than now… for the show that never was… to finally BE?

✨ The HAODS Adult Section production for March 2026 will be…

💼⏰ 9 to 5: The Musical at Middleton Arena! ❤️🎭

This is more than a show — it’s a celebration of resilience, passion, and the power of second chances.

We can’t wait to finally share it with you. Let’s make it unforgettable. 💛