The Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones, who played the part of Blanche Hunt in the soap, has been laid to rest today in what has been described as a “beautiful and dignified” funeral.
The 75-year-old, passed away on 2nd December after a short illness, and today she was buried with her family, friends and cast members at the service taking place at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Clerkenwell, London.
For all those members of the ITV soap opera who were unable to attend, a minutes silence was held at the studio in Manchester to allow them to pay their respects. A memorial service for the actress is expected to take place in February 2010, to celebrate her life and career.









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