Malcolm Worsley

“Memories are precious, they don’t go away. We think of you always, and not just today”

Malcolm sadly passed away unexpectedly on 29th May 2022 at home aged 92 years.

The beloved husband of the late Edna (Flo). Much loved dad of David, Diane & Julie. Also a cherished grandad & friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family.

His funeral will take place on Friday 17th June 2022 at Crewe Crematorium Chapel at 10.45am.

For further information and to offer your condolences, please telephone our funeral home on 01270 584447

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Malcolm was born on Colleys Lane, Willaston Nantwich in
1930 to Lucy & Claude. He was the middle child with older
sister Cynthia and younger brother Marshall.
His father Claude owned the only car in the area so growing
up there was always seeing someone popping around to ask
for a favour. He would happily oblige and this was a kindly
attribute Malcolm carried forward into his own life.

He loved his siblings dearly, looking up to big sister Cynthia.
In later life he would regularly visit her in Blackpool. He had
the same sense of humour as his younger brother Marshall
whom he fondly called “our kid”. They had plenty of antics
together.

After finishing school he started an apprenticeship at Crewe
Railway works. Conditions were often dirty, noisy and the
work was hard, but he always gave 100% even at that early
age.

One of his most memorable experiences was when he was
called for National Service with the Army. He was stationed

in Egypt spending two years with the Armoury Division
servicing weapons and reassembling them from scratch in
double quick time – something he fondly recalled throughout
his life. He enjoyed his time there and worked hard. He
managed to keep on the good side of Corporal Flood by
playing in the football team. The Corporal was a small but
fiery disciplinarian, but with a good heart. Anyone who knew
Malcolm well will have heard his story about Corporal Flood –
say no more! He always remembered his times there as
“happy days.”

After being offered a chance to enlist fully he decided that
the army was not a career path for him. He returned and
took on a job as a Track Maintenance worker with British
Rail. He worked with a crew of great guys including Cyril, Phil,
Pete and Arthur who formed a close bond over the years. He
was awarded for his long service which he was very proud of
and ended up working for the railway for over 40 years.

During his early twenties he met a lady who would turn out
to be the love of his life.
As most youngsters did at that time Malcolm met Edna at the
dance hall. With his charm, great hair (always bryl creemed),
dapper appearance and of course his pride and joy – a BSA
motorbike and sidecar – who could resist him?

They married on 2nd April 1955 and set up their home in
Crewe. Soon after, they welcomed their first born David and
later had two daughters Diane, then Julie. They loved and
cared for their children throughout their lives, always putting
them first and surrounding them with all the love and
support anyone could wish for. They were simply the best
parents in the world. But they also were the best married
couple in the world. Theirs was a marriage made in heaven.
When Edna died 4 years ago this left a massive hole in
Malcolm’s life.

Life was often tough but Malcolm always worked hard, above
and beyond to provide for his family. He was a very proud
man and did lots of overtime to pay for trips to Blackpool and
the North Wales coastal holiday parks where lots of fun times
were had. The love of the seaside would continue during
their life together spending days out to Blackpool to take in
the entertainment shows at the Winter Gardens, walking on
the promenade and sitting watching people whilst enjoying
fish & chips and an ice cream.

His beloved motorbike was long gone by now to be replaced
by a car so there was no stopping them getting out and
about. It was only ill health that crept up in later years which

subdued their wanderlust, the car had to go but there was
always the train or bus. Edna and Malcolm took frequent
trips to Chester and Hanley but their favourite place was
always Nantwich. On market days they would have a cuppa
in the market hall, a walk to sit by the lake and then back to
Chatwins for a cake to take home later.

Although quite shy, both Malcolm and Edna were there for
other people in a big way. They had a very unselfish, caring
nature and would always be there for family, friends and
neighbours. Edna took it upon herself to cook and bake for
anyone and everyone and Malcolm being the delivery guy
shouting “ I won’t be long” only to return several hours later
having chatted for England on each visit.

They were both very fond of animals and welcomed many
pets over the years including stray animals.

Their grandchildren Alexander, Ben & Rebecca all have the
dancing gene and Malcolm and Edna took great delight in
watching them grow up and perform on stage, albeit a vastly
different dance style than what they were used to. They
loved their grandchildren deeply and were so very proud of
them all.

As time passed they celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss
enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Malcolm continued to
get on his bike on Sunday mornings to go and watch local
football at The George’s playing fields fondly recalling the
days of proper football with the old boys. After all that he
would be sure to be late home for his Sunday Roast!
He was always interested in local football and had been a
decent player himself, something he passed on to David
although David insists that he was a better player than his
Dad.

Due to frailty, visits to the doctors and nurses became
frequent, but Dad loved his trips out to the district nurses
who would always be on the receiving end of his charm and
cheeky wit. This continued when home visits were required
when Sean and all the lovely ladies attended him during the
past few years. They knew all his army stories and all about
“that oddball“ who stole his biscuits. He was always grateful
for their company and developed a close bond with them.
Their care and support went above and beyond and was
greatly appreciated by the family.

This also applied to his carers Paula, Carol and “Sarah the
Carer” (as he called the rest of the ladies as he couldn’t
remember all their names).
He formed a close bond with Paula who was his main carer
enjoying lots of laughs together and even letting her trim his
hair.
Let’s not forget kind neighbours in Castlemere Drive who
have befriended Malcolm.
And we should mention the importance in Malcolm’s life of
The Wishing Well in Crewe. It had also been important to
Edna while she was alive. So thanks to the staff there.
Greatly appreciated!

He was a very proud man and never wanted any fuss or
bother. He always looked smart and was forever combing his
hair.

There wasn’t much he wanted in life: just a nice cup of tea, a
biscuit to dunk, a newspaper, a bag of malteesers and a packet
of crisps.

He had his loving wife and family on his life journey which
made him content. He probably didn’t realise what an impact
he made on those around him but that cheeky joke, act of
kindness and friendly chat he gave so freely will be forever
held in our hearts as a loving memory of Malcolm.

Please take time to remember Malcolm with a happy heart,
sit down, have a nice cuppa, dunk that biscuit and toast him
“cheers Macca”.

He was always ready for action (“Stand by your beds”) and a
laugh (“You’ve got to have a laugh in life”).

In summary we could say:
Malcolm’s love of family and loyalty to family shines through
all the time. His love for his children and grandchildren has
been reflected back as his health has declined and especially
after he lost Edna. Diane and Julie and David (and their
families) enabled Malcolm to remain in his own.
Another obvious feature of his life was friendship and
kindness to others, not forgetting kindness to animals.
He had a strong work ethic. He liked to do things in a
disciplined methodical way – which may have come partly
from his army days.

Linked to his work ethic: Malcolm was careful with money.
Most people of his generation were like that – because when
they were younger there wasn’t a lot to go round. But if he
was careful with money it wasn’t because he was mean. It
was because he wanted to use money wisely and generously
for the benefit of his family and others he wanted to help.
We also recall his positivity, sense of humour, contentedness.
These qualities gave him an inner strength. Small things
meant a lot to him and were quite sufficient. No fuss or
bother.
Worth a mention is Malcolm’s sense of what is attractive or
pleasing to the eye or ear. He would turn himself out to look
his best, he could dance, he had musical talent: harmonica
and – this is fairly rare in Crewe – yodelling. In our creative
pieces we leave something of ourselves and we make the
world a better place.
Malcolm now rests in peace reunited with his wife Edna.