Irene Hartley Deasey
Funeral Service
Time: 11:40am
Date: Friday 28th November 2025
Service Details:
Irene's funeral service will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Rd, Accrington BB5 6HA
Memorial Book
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 8th November 2025, Irene, aged 94 years, of Clayton-le-Moors.
Beloved wife of the late Martin, devoted and cherished mum to David and Ian, and a dearly loved mother in law to Linda.
A wonderful and amazing Nana to Victoria and Andrew, loving Nana in law to Damion and Lauran, and proud Great Grandma Irene to little Oliver.
Irene will also be fondly remembered by Elaine, Ian’s partner, and was a close and treasured friend to Renee and Jean.
Irene was a true people person who brought warmth and laughter wherever she went. She worked for almost two decades at Barnes Square Chippy alongside Hannah, where she was affectionately known by many as Renee.
Irene loved to dance and was often seen enjoying nights out at the Poplar Working Men’s Club in Accrington, dancing the night away with friends. In later years, she found joy in watching Strictly Come Dancing, which rekindled her lifelong love of dance. She also enjoyed relaxing with romantic novels and magazines, always keeping her kind heart and spirited nature.
Many happy memories were made every Saturday when Irene would take her granddaughter Victoria to Blackpool building sandcastles on the beach, walking along the promenade, and often ending the day watching Joe Longthorne perform on the pier. These special times captured Irene’s love of family, fun, and making every moment count.
In her later years, particularly throughout her 70s and 80s, Irene generously gave her time as a volunteer at her local Oxfam charity shop for over ten years, where she was a valued part of the community, Irene continued to embrace life to the fullest and often she would hop on the free bus from Barnes square in Clayton for a day out in Morecambe, spending many happy hours on the jetty near the Midland Hotel, simply enjoying the peaceful sea view.
Irene also shared many treasured times with her lifelong friend Jean Fairclough at the Robin Hood Caravan Park in Rhyl, with Ian, Jeannie and Paul, creating lasting memories filled with laughter, companionship, and sunshine.
Irene will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her kindness, joy, and love for life will remain forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Flowers are welcome. Donations are being gratefully received in her memory on behalf of British heart Foundation and Macmillan Cancer support a donation box will be provided on the funeral.
Awww how sad I can remember her working in barnes square chippy when I was little she used to give me a chip wrapped up she was a lovely lady my deepest sympathy go out to her family and friends may she RIP 🕊️
Rest in peace my lovely lifelong friend .. until we meet again xxx
Rest in peace 🪽lovely lady with the angels , many precious memories with you and my family xxx
Sorry to hear the passing of Irene. Known her many years as I grew up on pickup st clayton le moors. Served her many a time in Tesco. RIP Irene. Lovely lady..
Rest in Peace Great Grandma Irene. Thank you for the gingerbreads. Lots of Love from Oliver ❤️
Rest in peace my darling Nana, your forever in our hearts and will be deeply missed, more and more each day. Love you more than anything in the world xxxxxx❤️
We loved having you stay with us every other week-end, eating us out of house and home, having a glass of Bailey’s, that’s if you have remembered to bring it with you.
We have so many good memories of our trips to our caravan.
We are missing our 11 O’Clock telephone calls.
11am: making sure you are up and well.
11pm : telling us what you have been up to all day, which could escalate for 30-40 minutes sometimes us missing the end of a programme, then you say “I’II let you go now, Good night and God Bless, have a good sleep”
We miss you and your beautiful face. R.I.P.
GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS MUM
HAVE A GOOD SLEEP. X
❤️ DAVID AND LINDA. ❤️
Irene was a lovely caring lady. A lifeling friend to my late mum Jean. She was so much like a family member who I’ve known all my life. Always there to talk to and she was such a good listener. She was interested too in our extended families and what they were up to. Memories I’ll never forget. She will be missed so much, not only by me but all her family and friends. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
RIP wonderful caring lady. Dance on with mum up there.
One of my earliest and dearest memories of my Nanna goes back to Christmas of 1995. I had my heart set on the Jurassic Park T. rex toy – far more ambitious than my younger self realised, especially for the time. But somehow, Nanna made it happen. I can still see the video from that morning: me bouncing up and down, absolutely overflowing with joy, shouting, “THANK YOU, NANNA!” with all the excitement a child could possibly hold. That moment has stayed with me my entire life – because it wasn’t just about a toy. It was about how she always found a way to bring happiness into my world.
We shared so many fun times together. Nanna was funny, kind, and even a little cheeky in the best possible way – qualities that made her who she was and made every moment with her feel light and full of love.
Before the era of her mobile phone tribulations, when I would get messages daily intended for other people, simply because A for Andrew was first in her phone, I used to call her on the house phone and entertain myself by pretending to be someone else. I’d put on an exaggerated Eastern European accent and start feeding her some pointless information or trying to involve her in some imaginary illicit scheme. And Nanna- bless her heart – always seemed to believe it. When I finally confessed it was me, she acted genuinely shocked every time. Whether she truly bought it or simply humoured me, I’ll never know. But knowing Nanna, I suspect she just wanted to let me have my fun. She was such a kind soul that she would patiently hear out my entire performance before I finally cracked and revealed myself.
Those moments – silly, tender, joyful – are the ones that shaped my love for her. They show her generosity, her humour, her gentleness, and the enormous heart she carried through life. And they’re the memories I’ll always hold close, grateful for every laugh, every surprise, and every “Thank you, Nanna” she inspired.
Irene I miss are day’s out breakfast at Tesco then shopping. You loved your rum butter we could only get in December. I also miss popping in to see you with pie and cake from bakery. ❤️ 😍 💖
Hi Mum, Missing our nightly phone calls (when I could get through!), still saying now, just going to phone Mum then realising!
You were the best mum in the world, nothing was too much trouble also my rock. I have little more to say, as for me there are no words good enough!
Night Night, go to sleep now. Your loving son Ian.