"It's such a relief": Stillborn baby boy finally laid to rest after 61 years
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA stillborn baby is now finally at rest after more than 60 years of torment for his mother. Lilian Thorpe, from Stalybridge, gave birth to a stillborn baby boy in 1961.
Tragically, she never had the chance to see or hold him before he was taken away. Hospitals would deal with all the arrangements at the time.
Now, Lilian finally has a lasting memorial to her son, at Hyde Cemetery. The 86-year-old never knew where her stillborn baby boy had been buried. READ MORE: Manchester United player Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning ABH But after decades of mystery and heartbreak, Lilian finally discovered her son's resting place earlier this year.
Mike Gurney, head of bereavement services at Tameside Council, searched the borough's burial records. He eventually discovered the details in the burial register for Hyde Cemetery.
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