Aunt Rene & I ( Heads cut off) with Marthas
Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchilden
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Three Very Glamerous Ladies 2007
Pat : Kate : Susan Looking very glam : Martha would have been very proud
Tuesday 25 May 2010
Friday 14 May 2010
In April this year my son Steve, his wife Jo and our grandsons Tom and Ollie spent 28 wonderful days with us in Dominica. Lots of adventures and fun - and of course - a few cocktails!!! Andy and I loved it.
If you fancy a look at the blog of their visit you can see it by clicking on 'Kate-and-Andy-wandering'
Next week we are back in the real world of Blackpool. Just bought a car on ebay so lets hope it runs! Hoping to use it to get up and down to Mum whilst she settles into the care home. Looking forward to seeing all the family when we get back.
Just closing up Mango Lodge ready for rental to American Professors at the local University. Hope they look after it!
Sunday 9 May 2010
Dolly and Michael's Trip to NY - 1973
Dolly, Michael and Susan in New York 1973. George Washington bridge in background.
When we took Dolly to Broadway, she got out of the car and tap-danced - she couldn't believe she was actually on Broadway.
Dolly, Marge, Jack - USA 1973
Dolly, Marje and Jack at Steve (Marje & Jack's son) and Carol's wedding in 1973. 
Wedding Day - Tom, Wendy and Martha
Martha looks beautiful at Tom and Wendy's 
wedding. Kate - what year was this?
wedding. Kate - what year was this?Saturday 8 May 2010
Family Tree
Just deleted my version of family tree as it took up too much space. Check Derek's link which has much more information.
Family Tree
Here is a link to the Dowling family tree. Derek Wilson and my sister in law Jill have both been working on ancestry.com gathering information. (Thanks to you both)
This looks backwards to ancestors, rather than Martha's children onwards.
The result on 'ancestry' is only accessible if you register and pay, however this link takes you to a snapshot of what has been gathered. Click on the link and then use the 'ancestors/descendants/family' functions to navigate.
http://marthasfamily.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=marthasfamily&view=0&pid=43&rand=349389837
If anyone can fill in more gaps - write them in comments below.
This looks backwards to ancestors, rather than Martha's children onwards.
The result on 'ancestry' is only accessible if you register and pay, however this link takes you to a snapshot of what has been gathered. Click on the link and then use the 'ancestors/descendants/family' functions to navigate.
http://marthasfamily.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=marthasfamily&view=0&pid=43&rand=349389837
If anyone can fill in more gaps - write them in comments below.
Friday 7 May 2010
O'Donnell family news
This is a good forum to bring everyone up to date with a huge change happening to my Mum - Rene O'Donnell. She has decided to move out of her flat and into a residential care home in Aughton.
Mum said she is sad to leave her lovely flat in Maghull, but she is looking forward to freshly cooked meals in her new 5* home. She moves on 15th May. It's a big step but she is struggling so much with her eyesight that everyone agrees it will be for the best.
Although Mum can't read - I can pass on any comments wishing her well. So click on "comments" below and bring em on........
I don't want to post her new address or phone number here - but if anyone wants them please email me.
Mum said she is sad to leave her lovely flat in Maghull, but she is looking forward to freshly cooked meals in her new 5* home. She moves on 15th May. It's a big step but she is struggling so much with her eyesight that everyone agrees it will be for the best.
Although Mum can't read - I can pass on any comments wishing her well. So click on "comments" below and bring em on........
I don't want to post her new address or phone number here - but if anyone wants them please email me.
ODonnell boys Two generations on
James and Adam ODonnell (Martha s GreatGreat grandsons )at this years St Patricks Day parade in Limerick
Billy Johnson
Amazing how all the Johnsons look so much alike. I remember Uncle Billy used to entertain us playing the banjo
. So many great musicians from the Johnson family.....Dolly's kids did not inherit such talents, even though she sent me to piano lessons for years. Neither of my girls, Jenn and Alison, inherited any musical skills.
Never stopped us from enjoying a good 'do' though:)
. So many great musicians from the Johnson family.....Dolly's kids did not inherit such talents, even though she sent me to piano lessons for years. Neither of my girls, Jenn and Alison, inherited any musical skills.Never stopped us from enjoying a good 'do' though:)
Mavis and Eileen Taylor
Mavis and Eileen Taylor. Mavis died in her teens. Do any of the 'older' cousins remember her at all? Does anyone keep in touch with Eileen or know anything about her? She married a man named Stan
John Dowling
What a handsome guy he was! On the back of the photo it states that he died on September 1, 1956 at the age of 96.
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Three Johnsons
From left to right
Back: Billy, Gerry, Teddy
Front: Noreen and Rene
I think this was taken at Uncle Peter's funeral.
Dolly and Gerry at 38 Lathom Road
This was taken outside 38 Lathom Road.
Dolly and Gerry eventually rented 36 Lathom Road and Monica (Gerry's sister) her husband Philip later lived at 40 Lathom Road.
A Great Day Out
From left to right -
Gerry, Dolly, not sure of gentleman in the middle,
Tom and Rene
Not 
sure when this was taken.
sure when this was taken.Teddy and Eileen Johnson & Family
Teddy and Eileen with their six children. Does anyone keep in touch with them?
Can anyone identify them?
Tuesday 4 May 2010
Gerry With 8 of Marthas Great Grandchildren
Marthas 8 Great Grandchildren ( Whiteheads)with Gerry when they were all small.
Dolly & Gerry in Flixton Manchester Aug 1946 when Dad returned from Burma
Doll Aged 26 with Gegs & Gerry Just after he returned from Burma 1946.At Aunty Hennies (Granny Whiteheads Younger Sister)
Aunt Ida In her Sweet Shop in Walton About 1950
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Aunt Ida (Marthas Eldest) In the Sweet Shop she bought after Mavis Died in Walton by Goodison Park About 1950
Monday 3 May 2010
Meadows, Maghull
I can see Gerry,Rene and Dolly and some of their children, not sure about the rest!
Martha-4 generations
This was taken in the back garden of our house in Coppull Road, Lydiate.
Martha,Jennifer Breithaupt(Jobe) and Vera (Martha's daughter) .
The baby is now in his 40's-Jenny's son Dave!!
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