Ronald George Harrison – Ron

Funeral Service

Date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Time
11:00am
Service details
Ron's funeral service will take place at St. John's Church, Read followed by burial in the churchyard.

Obituary Notice

On 14th August 2026 Ron passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the Late Jean, devoted Dad to Gillian and Neil, a much loved Grandad to David, Andrew and Patrick, father-in-law to Ken and Ruth and a much missed friend to many. Ron was an active member of the St John’s Church Family and the surrounding area and was a well known and respected Church Warden. He edited the Church magazine for over 30 years as well as acting as Chairperson and Treasurer of the Simonstone Parish Council. In his professional career Ron was a well respected Personnel Manager of many years for Philips Components (formally Mullards).

Ron was a lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan, an avid supporter through the good times and the bad. Ron was also an active member and previous Treasurer of the Burnley Film Makers.

Forever in our hearts.

 

Donations are being received in Ron’s memory on behalf of Cancer Research UK and Prostate Cancer UK.

John Dudgeon

Thinking of both Gillian and Neil.

Katie, Chris and Family

Lovely man, spent many a happy evening with him at the film club and family celebrations. He will be sadly missed. Love to Gillian, Neil and families, thinking of you all at this very difficult time xx

Anne Mellor

Great friend and neighbour, I will miss him a lot. We waved to each other each morning and celebrated our birthdays near to each other, therefore reaching our milestones together. We spent many a happy film club evening together helping him with the supper. I will always remember him fondly.

Jill and Graham Harrison

Jill and I just learnt of Ron’s passing. A wonderful neighbour and a true gentleman. I remember him as someone who always made you feel better for seeing him.
Saddened by the news; he, Gillian, Neil and his family are in our thoughts.

Josie and Jim

The perfect gentleman, it was a privilege to know you Ron. R.I.P.

Jonathan Mudd

With fond memories of a kind and warm Simonstone neighbour who did so much for the local community and was immensely proud of his family.

To Gillian, Ken, Neil, Ruth, David, Andrew and Patrick, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ron was one of life's very best people and will be greatly missed.

Mum and dad (Tim and Colette) also send their very best wishes at this time. They'll be thinking of you on the 1st.

Rest in peace, Ron.

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