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Ivan Gilligan Obituary
Born in Sheffield, Ivan has lived most of his life in Dronfield.
He worked for Jackson's at Chesterfield as a builder before starting his own building company with his son-in-law from where he retired .
Ivan was an avid steam train enthusiast, he liked making home made wine, enjoyed the theatre , walking and was a member of Dronfield Cardio Club with his loving wife Joyce.
Ivan leaves his wife Mrs Joyce Gilligan, daughters Sharon and Paula, step daughters Tracey and Sharon, four grandchildren Danielle, Daryl, Josh and Ben, much loved by John, John, Alan Neil and Daniel.
The funeral service will take place at on Wednesday September 13th 2017 at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, after at Contact Club, Dronfield. Donations to Dronfield Cardio Club and Chesterfield Deaf And Hearing Support via Alfred Dunham.
Funeral Directors; Alfred Dunham & Sons Ltd, 56 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield. (01246 413205)
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