Barry-John Donald McCarthy

Funeral Service

Date
Thursday 13th August 2026
Time
1.40pm
Service details
Barry-John's funeral service will take place at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road. BB5 6HA

Obituary Notice

On 20th July 2026 suddenly at home in Bamber Bridge Barry-John passed away aged 36 years. Loving father of Leo aged 12 and Arthur aged 8.  Barry-John also leaves behind his mother Helen, step dad Mark and sisters Elena and Anna. Beloved nephew of Louise, Lyndsey, Jackie and Sian. He will also be sadly missed by his cousins and friends.

Barry-John worked for the Civil Service in Preston and enjoyed travelling in Europe. In his younger years he enjoyed playing rugby and American football and recently very much enjoyed being involved with his sons’ sporting activities both coaching and being an avid supporter.

He was an enthusiastic member of Andy’s Man Club in Preston where he made many new friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, remebered today and always.

donations are being received, in Barry-John’s memory, for Andy’s Man Club.

K

Rest easy Barry John. X x

Gavin

Accrington > Preston > Nottingham > Bruges > Amsterdam > Le Harve > Bognor Regis- every adventure has been a blast. Thanks for the memories Barry. Sleep well pal see you in the next life

Mel

Fly high with the angels Barry. You made me laugh and sometimes cry. But you were a lovely young man. Gone to soon. You can eat as much as you want now. X Mel x

Dad

God give you peace now my most beloved son. Bless and rest your soul. Your love and many cherished, happy memories forever in my heart.
Nos da, fy mab slodus. Duw bendithio di.
Daddy xxx

Helen Greenhalgh

In Loving Memory of My Beautiful Son

My darling son,

There are no words that can truly express the heartbreak of having to say goodbye to you. You were far too young, and I will never understand why I have been asked to live in a world without you.

From the moment you came into my life, you filled my heart with a love I never knew was possible. You were my precious boy, my greatest gift, and being your mum was the greatest privilege of my life.

I will treasure every memory of you — your smile, your laughter, your little ways, and all the moments we shared. I wish I could hold you in my arms one more time, tell you how much I love you, and hear your voice again.

Although you are no longer here beside me, you will forever live within my heart. I will carry your love with me every single day, until the day we meet again.

Sleep peacefully, my beautiful boy. You were loved more deeply than words could ever say, and you always will be.

Forever my son, forever my baby, forever in my heart.

Love you always,
Mum ❤️

Auntie Sianie

God bless you my darling. Sleep tight and sweet dreams and memories xxx Auntie Sianie and Peter xxxxxxxxxx

Auntie Louise

You we're the apple of your mum's eye when you we're born., she loved you unconditionally. You we're such a beautiful little boy who grew into a handsome young man. Leo and Arthur following in your footsteps. Still can't believe your no longer here with us. You we're taken from us to young. May you rest in eternal peace Barry John. Sleep tight god bless till we meet again sweety. Shine bright up there. Love from auntie Lou xxx

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