John Granville Southcott
Funeral Service
Time: 3:00pm
Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Service Details:
Granville's funeral service will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Rd, Accrington BB5 6HA
Memorial Book
Granville, aged 83, of Accrington, passed away peacefully at Hope House, surrounded by the love of his family.
A devoted husband to the late Linda, Granville was a dearly loved dad to Paul and Jill, and a kind and caring father in law to Judith and the late Barry. He was a proud and much adored grandad to Laura, Autumn, Claire, Alex, and Ben, and a cherished great grandad to Lana, Elodie, Lottie, Archie, Ashton, Noah, and Oliver. Granville was also a beloved brother and a gentle, constant presence in the lives of all who knew him. His warmth, quiet strength, and unconditional love for his family will be treasured always.
Born and raised in Accrington, Granville spent his life in the local area, where he built strong friendships and lasting connections through work and community.
His life changed forever one snowy winter’s day in Rhyddings Park, where he met the love of his life, Linda. While laughter filled the air and snowball fights, Linda stood out from the crowd in a bright red coat and from that moment on, the two were inseparable. They fell in love, married, and shared 50 wonderful years together.
Their joy was complete with the arrival of Paul and Jill, and Granville embraced family life wholeheartedly. Some of their happiest memories were made on holidays around the UK with Devon being a particular favourite. Granville was known for his playful spirit, and his famous “shoe puppet shows” became a cherished family tradition, bringing endless laughter to Paul and Jill.
In later years, Granville and Linda discovered a shared love of travel, exploring beautiful places across Europe, including Spain and Italy, and making treasured visits to family in Australia.
A true sportsman at heart, Granville was a loyal supporter of Burnley Football Club and a proud season ticket holder. Whether cheering from the stands, travelling with Linda, or enjoying quiet moments at home, his greatest joy was always found in time spent with those he loved most, including his loyal and beloved grandogs.
Granville will be remembered for his big heart and his unwavering love for those around him. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and love that will live on in all who knew him.
Family flowers only please, donations are being gratefully received in memory of Granville on behalf of ‘Stroke Association’ and ‘Cancer Research’. To make a donation please click the ‘Make A Donation’ button at the bottom of this page. Please feel free to leave a message for Granville’s online memorial book by completing the form below.
Dear Granville, my wonderful father in law. I thank you for so many happy times over the years. We certainly had some good times at football (and some disastrous!). I love you dearly and will never forget you because those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever. You are at peace now. Love Jude xx
To grandad, I’ll forever miss and love you, I’ll always remember you coming to watch my cup final for globe 10 years ago now and it meant a lot, rest easy grandad
Love Ben
I worked with John many moons ago, he was such a kind, lovely man. He’s going to be sadly missed by so many. R.I.P John xx
Granville my brother, your in the laughter, light, and breeze a whispered comfort through the trees we miss you, brother, more than words can say, until we meet again, some distant day. Love you Granville rest in peace love Yvonne & Jimmy xxx
Uncle Granville,
Thank you for everything !!
The love, the laughs and the endless support you and Auntie Linda always gave.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Rest now
In loving memory of my wonderful Grandad. You were our Superman – full of love, strength, and determination. Your laughter was contagious, and I will forever treasure the happy memories we shared as a family. Thank you for everything. Now rest peacefully with Granny and Dad. Love and miss you always x
Dear Great Uncle Granville
You have been very strong! We are all going to miss you! You’re at peace now. Forever in our hearts love you xx
We love you so much grandad! So brave and strong, it is a privilege to be able to call you our grandad. We will miss you terribly but will always have our fantastic memories. Always in our hearts, our Superman. Love from Laura, Lana, Elodie, Lottie and Nick xxxxx
You are at peace now and no more pain my dear brother. Hope your Linda was waiting for you I thank you for everything you did for me and for putting me on the right path. You will be missed but you will stay in my heart ❤️ forever ♥️
Uncle Granville
Thank you for all the love and amazing memories. Letting me come and watch Burnley play when i was younger when Paul couldn’t go and taking me to watch Cliff Richard even tho he cancelled on the way there. So blessed to have had you in our lives. Rest easy now Auntie Linda is waiting for you xxx
Your turn to rest now Grandad ❤️
You have been so brave and truly did fight until the very end, our Superman 🦸♂️.
Thank you for giving me the best childhood and a lifetime of memories I will cherish forever.
Your with Granny now, give her a big squeeze from me and Uncle Barry too.
Love and miss you always Grandad,
Claire, Teejay, Aston, Archie & Noah xxx
Rest in peace John lots of great memories working with you always lots of jokes and laughter great and genuine guy.
Dear Uncle Granville, you always made me smile and laugh. I’m sure you’ll have your dancing shoes on to a bit of Cliff! Rest in peace love Dawn and James xx
Thank you Granville for all the lovely memories we shared together with you and Linda. We had some really good times over the years.Now at rest with Linda. We will always remember you both with love and affection.
Love Christine,Stephen and family Xxx
Remember ‘John’ when he was Warehouse Manager at Joseph Arnolds. Always full of energy with a joke and cheeky smile for everyone. Very well liked and respected. Rest in peace.
Uncle Granville will be remembered by me for his fearce love of Sir Cliff Richard and Meeting Princess Di. His sooty and sweep shows behind the sofa. Taking us to watch superman at the cinema. But best memory was of him in the middle of the river at Bolton Abbey in what I thought was his underpants but turned out to be swim shorts. Which I swear were orange and flowery lol.
So sad to hear of Granvilles passing I grew up in Accrington just around the corner from him and Linda and went to St. Peter’s primary school with Jill.. my sincere condolences to Jill and Paul and family
So sorry for you loss xx
In memory of my lovely brother Granville RIP my lovely brother. Thank you for being there when I
needed help. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten.. Love you.
Jackie xxx
Wish we could be there to give you a good send off today Granville. You were always there for us, espcially when I was in trouble as a little girl and would wind up round at your house: You would never get angry, even when I spilt vimto on your carpet (which was regularly!) You and Linda truly were the kindest, most fun living people in the world and I feel blessed to have had you as role models for all these years. Thank you for the memories, Cliff Richard concerts, parties, bonfires and always you being the life and soul. I hope you are at peace now with your Linda…..know that you will always live on in your incredible children, Granchildren and Great Granchildren and remain in our hearts forever xxx