The following is taken from the obituary section of this week's Warrington Guardian

GILBERT William Clifton, husband of Betty Clifton, died aged 92 on October 26 of bronchial pneumonia.

He was born in Warrington and lived most recently at Summerville Nursing Home.

He worked at Greenall’s as a drayman for 44 years. Mr Clifton was also a volunteer for St John’s Ambulance for many years, having started in 1958.

He practised judo until he was 70 and was known for his charitable work, collecting for Scope.

Mr Clifton was married to Betty for 72 years and also leaves four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

A funeral service was held at St Thomas’ Church in Stockton Heath on November 11, followed by burial at Fox Covert.

The Rev Michael Ridley officiated.

Arrangements by Maddocks.