Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

Peter Shackleton

Peter passed away peacefully on the 24th August 2022 in hospital aged 89 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joyce and much loved father of Ian, the late Neil and daughter…

Barbara Jean Clarke

Peacefully at Springhill Care Home on 22nd August 2022, Barbara aged 85 years of Rishton. The devoted wife of the late Peter, adored and loving mum of Joanne and Stephen,…

Adam Saul Church Barcroft

Suddenly on the 18th August 2022 at home, Adam, aged 35 years of Great Harwood. Loving son, dad to Frankie, brother, uncle and friend to many. Adam will be sadly…

Joan Bartram

Joan passed away peacefully on 13th August 2022 in hospital, aged 90 years, of Great Harwood. The dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Ian and…

Ann Dance

Ann passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 71yrs of Clayton-le-Moors, ‘Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church’. The dearly loved wife of John, devoted and loving mum of John,…

Elizabeth Hillman

Elizabeth, aged 94 years passed away peacefully on 12th August, 2022 in the loving care of Manor House, Chatburn. Formerly of Whalley. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Tom,…

Tom Duckworth

On Saturday 13th August 2022, Tom aged 82, peacefully fell asleep at Blackburn Hospital, surrounded by family. Formerly from Accrington and Brierfield. Tom was very much loved by his wife…

Roy Counsell

Peacefully on the 12th August 2022 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, Roy aged 85 years of Rishton. The much loved husband of the late Jean, devoted dad of Angela, a…

Margaret Mary Foote – Peggy

Peggy passed away peacefully on 8th August 2022 in hospital aged 83 years. Formerly of Stanhill and Accrington. The much loved and loving mum of Andrew and Nicholas, much loved…

Robert John French (Bob)

Suddenly at home on the 6th August 2022, Bob, aged 71 years. Loving husband to Anne, cherished dad to Martin, Robert, Moira and Thomas, dearly loved grandfather and great grandfather,…

James ‘Jim’ O’Brien

Jim passed away peacefully aged 86 years on 31st July 2022. The devoted and loving husband of the late Maureen, adored dad of Carole and the late Colin, cherished grandad…

Carole Irene Ellis

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family 5th August 2022, Carole aged 77 years. The devoted and much loved wife of Michael, Carole was also an adored and…

Lawrence Whitford

Peacefully at Church View Care Home on 3rd August 2022, Lawrence aged 90 years of Huncoat. The devoted and much loved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Lynda, cherished grandad…

James Francis Devlin – Jim

Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Jim who passed away, suddenly but peacefully, in a private care home, aged 79 years and of Oswaldtwistle….

James Townsend

James passed away at home on the 22nd July 2022, aged 82 years. Loving husband to Pauline, beloved father to Dean and Lee, dear father in law to Jill and…

Kenneth (Brad) Bradley

Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on 22nd July, 2022 Brad, aged 74 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved husband of Pauline, loving dad…

Gerald Howard Sharples (Gerry)

Peacefully passed away in hospital on 22nd July 2022, Gerry aged 90 years of Accrington. The loving husband of the late Olwen, much loved father of Karen, dear father-in-law of…

James William Taylor

Jim passed away peacefully on the 20th July, 2022 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, with his family by his side, aged 78 years. Devoted husband of Betty, fantastic loving father of…

Julie Marie Walsh

On the 14th July 2022, Julie passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in her pride and joy on the way to the Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 57 years. Sadly she has…

Maureen Needham – Mo

Maureen passed away peacefully 17th July (the day before her 89th birthday) at The Royal Blackburn Hospital, with her family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Bert, much…

Richard (Dave) Stanley

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family on 20th July 2022 Richard aged 81 years of Accrington. The devoted husband of the late Shirley, loving and loved dad of…

Sarah Anne Wells

On 10th July 2022, suddenly at her home in Accrington, Sarah, aged 42 years. The much loved mum of Owen and Thomas, dearly loved daughter of Sue and John, loving…

Barrie James Smith

Barrie passed away peacefully on the 1st July 2022 at Wellfield Care Home aged 72 years. Devoted father to Sarah, beloved cousin to Patricia, and grandad to Eddie and Evelyn….

John Samuel Allder

John passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Royal Blackburn Hospital on Saturday 2nd July 2022, aged 44 years. He leaves behind his beloved partner Louise and dearly loved children Jack…

Sarah Elizabeth Flanagan – Sally

On 6th July 2022, Sally passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home in Accrington, aged 98 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Gerry, much loved mum of…

Joan Bond

Suddenly in hospital on 25th June 2022, Joan aged 80 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved wife of David, loving mum of Gary, dear mother-in-law of Jackie,…

Mary Brown

Peacefully at Springhill on 27th June 2022, Mary aged 91 years of Baxenden. The devoted wife of the late Fred, loving mum of Anne, Alan and Janice, dear mother-in-law of…

Wendy Louise Roe

Wendy passed away on the 24th June 2022 aged 52 years. Loving wife to Denis, cherished mum to Daniel, Nathan, Sharon, Zac and Robert, dearly loved daughter to Moya, adored…

Catherine Anne Lawton – Cath

On 23rd June 2022, Cath lost her battle with cancer and passed away with peace, surrounded by her loving family. The devoted and much loved wife of Chris, cherished mum…

Liam James Brewin

Suddenly and unexpectedly in hospital on 25th May 2022, Liam aged 30 years of Rochdale. The devoted and loving daddy of Katelyn, adored and loved son of Marina and Mick,…

Memory Giving

At Champ, we ensure each obituary advises on flowers and donations.

Money can be donated online via the link to memory giving or handed to us in person and there will also be a donation box at the venue. Flowers will be received at the funeral home prior to or on the morning of the funeral.