Suddenly and unexpectedly on 6th June 2021, Rick aged 69 years of Blackburn and formerly of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted husband of the late Linda, much loved dad of Jason, Darren and Richard, cherished grandad of Shannon and Declan and a loved great-grandad, dear brother of Donald, Beryl, Brian and Roy.

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MESSAGES for the family of Rickson Ashcroft ‘Rick’

Geoff & Maureen Boughton

Really sorry to hear the sad news of Rick. Very nice man with a lovely smile comes from a beautiful family. Rest in peace with Linda and your mum.

Jean,Trevor and family

So sorry for your loss. Rick was a wonderful neighbour and lovely friend. We will miss him everyday more than we can say. RIP Rick Xxx

Cynthia and Ronald Threlfall

So sorry for your loss may your faith bring you comfort at this sad time, may your precious memories of Rick ease the deep sadness you feel at this time RIP Rickson, reunited with your loved ones.

Declan Rickson Fogarty

I miss you so so much grandpa if only I could turn back time to all the loving memories an good times we had, it’s so heartbreaking me saying this I’m sorry I never got to say my last words an if I could turn back time I’d tell you how much you and nana meant to me I’m trying so hard to stay strong and get through this I love and miss you both so much RIP xx