Sad news: Mrs Nora Furness, known to many as Matron, died today aged 105 years. She passed away in Southport Hospital at 2am after going to the hospital on Friday (28 October) with a chest infection.
Update 13.11.22: Mrs Furness’ funeral will be taking place at 1pm on Monday, 28 November at St James’ Church in Birkdale. This will be followed by a private committal. Family flowers only, but donations to Southport Centre for the Deaf will be appreciated. Please send to Dean Brothers Funeral Directors, Deans Court, Gores Lane, Formby, L37 7DF.
Hello to everyone!
Tony, so sad to hear the passing of our dear Matron. What an amazing age Mrs Furness was!!
I have great respect and fond memories of her from my time at Birkdale 1962 to 1971. She was a very caring, funny lovely Lady and possessed a quality that was needed at a mixed boarding School the size of Birkdale.
The day I was leaving in May 1971 I recall her saying to my Parents I shall miss Stephen but not his feet, that`s because I used to suffer a lot with athlete foot and verrucas too!! Mrs McKenzie and Matron used to take it in turns to treat my feet with some frustrations trying to clear them up! They cleared up themselves a year or two after leaving!!
May she rest in Peace