Just found this Jackie & I Wedding Day 4.9.1971: see who you can spot on this photgraph.A.Vera & U.Peter. A.Rene & U.Tom. U.Bill & A Noreen .U.Bill Taylor & Many others ???
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Sunday, 3 October 2010
3rd October 1967-This Day
Martha passed away on this day in 1967.(I seem to have this date in my head-if I am wrong let me know)
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Isle of Man holidays
Around 1970...Vera (my mum and Martha's daughter) at the back.
Patricia (O'Donnell), me,Dave Jobe, Jenny(Vera's daughter-my sister)
Sharon Jobe and David Jobe(Jen and Dave's children)
Early 1960's...Douglas, Isle of Man
Nell(Peter Breithaupt's sister) Peter Breithaupt(Vera's husband) Vera(Martha's daughter)
Vera (Peter and Vera's Daughter-my sister) and me.
Vera and I by the Legs of Man- the flower bed not the pub!! 1960'ish
Monday, 20 September 2010
This post is not strictly Marthas Blog but seeing Gerry was her son in law I'll post it anyhow.It might be interesting to some members of the family.The two photos are of Gerry(my dad) in Burma 1945 & His Bat Man Christofer
Shinooka (NCOS had a Batman in the 82nd Nigerian Regiment)Dad used to tell us of Christofers Bravery & when at the end of WW2 & they were all repatriated to their own countries Christofer wrote to my father (He was an educated Christian) To say he had been chosen by Nigeria to represent his country at the Victory Parade in London.Unfortunately Dad was at the time in a bad way & was in the Liverpool Hospital of Tropical Medicine & couldnt make it down to London but I have a copy of the letter (albeit rather old & faded now) which if anyone would like to see it give me a ring.
Saturday, 4 September 2010
O'Donnells on the front lawn at Barnes Drive
Rene, Mark, Simon, Joanne, Stephen and me. A sunny day in Lydiate sometime around 1972.
Some old Photo's of the O'Donnells
Just had a dig around some of Mum's old pictures that I had scanned a while back. This is Rene, Tom and Alan enjoying ice lollies. You can just see the Weld Blundell Pub, Lydiate in the background.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Cine film photo's
Love all the old photos of Aunty Doll and Uncle Gerry.
This is from an old cine film so just trying it out and will try and do more,it is a bit blurred but it is Jim and Marie's wedding reception at The Swan, Aughton.
Vera (young!!) is in the foreground and I think Jim is behind and is that Uncle Tom (far left) ...not too sure of the rest.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Photos Taken at the end of W.W.2
Dad & Gegs Aged 4 Sitting of the Banks of Manchester Ship Canal ( Near Barton)
Doll & Gerry a couple of months after his homecoming :-
on holiday in Flixton 1946 in Aunty Henny & U.Barty's
back Garden
My Dad & I with Uncle Barty & his two Grandsons by M.S.Canal
Doll took the Photo.
The Whitehead Girls 1963 with our New Morris Minor
Ron, Sal & Sue 1963 with our new car !!!!(The only registration i can still remember)
Doll (Various Snaps) before W.W.2
The top two photos were taken 1939 - 2 years beforeshe married Gerry.
The lower photo was taken outside our family home
(at the time) 38 Lathom Road. Doll is Left with her
future Mother in Law Molly ( Granny Whitehead) &
Dads sister A.Monica, still alive aged 99 in September.
Camping in the 1930's
In this photo can you spot Uncle Tom O'D ( Back Left)
& My Dad Gerry ( Front Centre). This was taken when they were approx 20.-y.o. at Appley Bridge Nr.Parbold.I don't know if thay had met Marthas 2 Glamerous Daughters at this
stage but I know they were pals in Scouts See Dark photo below full of indistinguable Scouts about 1930 -31 but they are
in there somewhere. ( My Dad told me when he was alive)
Sunday, 25 July 2010
The O'Donnell gang
This is a great shot of us all in May/June 2010. It was fantastic to get together - we must do it more often.From the left Tom, Alan, Kate, Patricia and Susan
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
What a Night Gerry 60 Birthday
Aunt Rene & I ( Heads cut off) with Marthas
Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchilden
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!!
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Martha - 1967
This was taken in 1967 when Martha was ill and Marge came to visit. The family used to take turns in sleeping over at her house so she wouldn't be alone.
Uncle Fred quoted in the local paper.....
Not sure how to make this larger on blog. If anyone wants a copy to be able to read, email me at cupot@nc.rr.com.
I remember Dolly telling me about Martha playing the piano when they were all kids. When Grandad was alive, Dolly said they always had a 'roaring fire' and meat on the table every night.
Dolly and Gerry's Wedding
Dolly and Gerry were married on May 10, 1941 during the May Blitz in Liverpool. Mom said the night before all of Liverpool was ablaze and the morning of the wedding there was no running water. Gerry is in his Argyle and Sutherland uniform. Monica, his sister and a cousin, not sure of his name are also in the photo.
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