Borough’s former first lady Joan is mourned

A former Mayoress of Wigan is being mourned.
Joan Pye and husband KenJoan Pye and husband Ken
Joan Pye and husband Ken

Joan Pye was first lady to husband Ken when he was in office at the town hall in 1997-98. She died on August 8, a spokesman for Wigan Constituency Labour Party announced, extolling her as a long standing party member.

Her funeral will take place at 11am on Thursday August 22 at Wigan Parish Church followed by a town hall reception.

There is a request for family flowers only and any donations should be made by cheque payable to Gillian Pye for donation to Cancer Research.

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