ST HELENS Council has issued an appeal to help trace family and friends of recently-deceased Edward William Pilkington, who died aged 79 without known relatives.

Born in St Helens, Mr Pilkington was a resident of Main Street, Billinge until 2015 when he was admitted to Stocks Hall Nursing Home, Skelmersdale.

He passed away there earlier this month.

Mr Pilkington’s funeral is to be held at St Helens Crematorium on Thursday, September 8 at 10am.

Residents and those who knew him are welcome to attend, and information about known living relatives can be passed to customer finance officer Claire Almond on 01744 675354.