Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

Our obituary notices are continuously updated with details of services, remembrances and preference for flowers and donations.

Brenda May Simpson

On 3rd February 2025, peacefully in Pendleside Hospice, Brenda, aged 91 years of Simonstone. The dearly loved wife of the late Les, much loved and loving mum of Steve, Phil…

Wendy Jill Stopps née Adams

Wendy passed away suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on 31st January 2025, Wendy aged 62 years of Preston and formerly of Great Harwood. The devoted and much…

Norman Edward Hill

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 3rd February 2025, Norman aged 78 years of Hyndburn Bridge, Clayton-le-Moors and formerly of Rishton. The devoted and much loved husband of Pat,…

James Hutchinson

On 18th January 2025 suddenly at home, James aged 41 years of Burnley. Dearly loved husband of Victoria, adored daddy of Oscar, Tabatha and Rufus. Family flowers only please. Donations…

Marilyn Kenyon

The very special daughter of the late Joseph and Doris Rigby, a devoted, dedicated and loving wife to husband Denis, ‘Simply The Best’ and most ‘amazing’ Mum of son Matthew,…

James Arthur Cooke (Jim)

Peacefully in hospital on 28th January 2025, Jim aged 82 years of Great Harwood. The devoted husband of the late Maria, loved dad of Deborah, Bev and Joanne and a…

Jack (Jackie) Currie

Peacefully at Sherwood House on 25th January 2025, Jack, aged 89 years, of Great Harwood. The devoted husband of the late Mattie, a much-loved and loving dad of Craig and…

Alun Lewis Davies

Beloved husband of Christine, dearly loved Father of Gareth, Justin and Becky, dear father in law of Nicki and Emma, loving Grandad of Calum, Olivia, Alexander, Annabelle and Lucas, and…

Elizabeth Mary Benson ‘Libby’

On Saturday, 11 January 2025, peacefully in hospital, Libby, aged 74 years passed away. Libby leaves her loving husband, Alan, dearest daughters Kathy and Yvonne, dearest stepson Shane, beloved grandchildren…

John Lewis Aspin

Peacefully at his home on 11th January 2025, John aged 76 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved husband of Janet, loving and loved dad of Mark, Nina…

Evelyn Woods

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 15th January 2025, Evelyn aged 81 years of Accrington. Beloved daughter of the late  Irene and Ernie, the devoted wife of the late…

Marian Heys

Marian Heys of Baxenden died unexpectedly but very peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 11th January 2025, aged 82. A much loved mum of Jayne and Craig, a…

Harry Coley

Peacefully in Bury hospital on the morning of the 11th January 2025 Harry aged 79  years of Cloughfold and later life of Sabden and Whalley.  Loving dad of Steve and…

Terence (Terry) Owen

Peacefully at his home with his daughter at his side on 12th January 2025 Terry aged 90 years of Great Harwood. The devoted husband of the late Mollie, loving and…

Linda Whitehead

Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on 3rd January 2025, Linda, aged 84 years, of Great Harwood. A devoted and cherished mum to Shelley and Adam, and…

Rita MacFarlane

Beloved wife of the late Stuart, loving mum of Julie, Michelle and Katrina, dear mother-in-law of Pete and Andy, cherished nan of Chloe, Stuart, Ryan and Millie, great grandma of…

Kathryn Wild ‘Kath’ ‘Kate’

Suddenly at her home on 30th December 2024, Kath aged 74 years of Clitheroe. The much loved and loving mum of Nicola and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Lindsay and the…

Robert Edward Andrews ‘Bob’

Peacefully on 31st December 2024, Bob aged 96 years formerly of Beaminster, Dorset. The devoted husband of the late Maureen, loved dad of Michael, a cherished grandad, brother, brother-in-law, relative…

Rodney Kenyon ‘Rod’

Peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on 29th December 2024, Rod aged 78 years. The devoted and much loved husband of Beverley, loving dad of Sarah, Simon, Sam,…

Pauline Townsend

Pauline passed away peacefully at Queens Lodge nursing home Blackburn on 25th December 2024 aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late James, dearly loved mum of Dean and Lee,…

Colin Banyard

Peacefully in his sleep on December 25, 2024, Colin, aged 99 years, of Oswaldtwistle. The beloved husband of the late Edna, and a much-loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative, and friend…

George Mills

Peacefully at his home with his wife by his side, George aged 88 years of Accrington. The devoted and much loved husband of Jean, loving dad of Craig and the…

Joan Patricia Crossley ‘Pat’

Suddenly at her home on 20th December 2024, Pat aged 85 years of Rishton. The devoted wife of the late Bill, loving and loved mum of Annette and Belinda, dear…

Moyra Lord

Peacefully in her sleep on 24th December 2024, Moyra aged 84 years. The devoted wife of the late John, loving and loved mum of Debbie, Dean and Shaun, dear mother-in-law…

Joan Valerie Eccles

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Moorhead Care Home on 19th December 2024, Joan aged 87 years of Oswaldtwistle. The devoted and much loved wife of the late John,…

James Julian Bann ‘Julian’

JAMES JULIAN BANN ‘JULIAN’ Beloved son of the late James and Elizabeth, dear brother of Susan and Janette; brother-in-law; uncle, and great uncle. Julian was born in 1952 in Bramley…

Katrina Jane Bleeks

Katrina fell asleep in hospital on Saturday 21st December 2024 with her loving partner Richard at her side. Beloved daughter of the late Sandra and Enda, dearly loved partner of…

Brian Hek

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 16th December 2024, Brian aged 76 years of Rishton and formerly of Enfield, Middlesex. The devoted and loved husband of Lynn, loving dad…

Patricia Mary Burke

Of your Charity Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of Patrica who passed away peacefully at her home Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church on 12th…

Linda Mary Beardmore

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on 11th December 2024, Linda aged 79 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved wife of Alan, loving and…

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