Bolton death notices from The Bolton News

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in The Bolton News:

John ‘Johnny’ Morris

Passed away peacefully aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Beryl, devoted Dad to Tracy and Alan, and treasured Grandad to Jen, Elle and Scarlett.
Read John ‘Johnny’ Morris’s full death notice

Barbara Rushton

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Rushton of Halliwell, Bolton announce her sudden passing on 5th November 2025.Barbara was the much loved wife of Alan who passed away in 2020 and a loving mother to Stephen and Mark who passed away in 2017.
Read Barbara Rushton’s full death notice

Walter Clarence Dolphin

On the 24th November 2025. Sadly passed away peacefully at Bolton Royal hospital age 90.
Read Walter Clarence Dolphin’s full death notice

Sylvia Holden

Passed away peacefully on 11th November 2025 aged 81 years. Devoted wife of Ted, beloved mum of Andrea and Alison, much loved grandma of Carla, Lisa, and Jake.
Read Sylvia Holden’s full death notice

Duncan Stewart Mercer

On 16th November 2025 Duncan passed away peacefully at Barton Brook Care Home aged 81 years. Devoted husband to the late Jaqueline, loving Dad to the late Andrew, also a wonderful cousin.
Read Duncan Stewart Mercer’s full death notice

Eileen Valerie Ainsworth

On 11th November 2025. Peacefully at Beeches Care Home and of Blackrod.
Read Eileen Valerie Ainsworth’s full death notice

Lauren Marie Fearns

On 9th November 2025, aged 42 years, Lauren died peacefully at Bolton Hospice, with her loving mum by her side. Lauren was beautiful inside and out.
Read Lauren Marie Fearns’s full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.