Parish Council marks passing of former Chairman’s Lady Di Heffernan

Saddleworth Parish Council has received the sad news that Di Heffernan, the wife of former Parish Council Chair Derek Heffernan has passed away.

For the Parish Council, she was the Chairman’s Lady in 1992–93 and 1999–2000. She was also the Lady Mayoress for Oldham Borough Council in 2016–17.

She was extremely passionate about supporting the community work of the Parish Council, and will be sadly missed by all those that knew her.

Parish Council vice-Chairman Pam Byrne said: “Di, along with Derek, was part of many of our lives over the years. Chairman’s Lady was a highlight with flea markets, bacon butties, jumble sales. It was sad that her illness began when she was Lady Mayoress – which she loved.”

Parish Council Chairman Barbara Beeley added: “We send our condolences to her family and friends. Derek could not have achieved his long public service without her support, and we will all miss her.”

Author: Jude Gidney - Editor

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