Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

Jessie Kinder

On 3rd March 2022, peacefully in hospital, Jessie, aged 89 years of Rishton. The dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved and loving mum of Gillian and Andrew…

William Bruce (Bill)

Peacefully on the 21st February 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital with his family by his side, William aged 90 years. Loving husband of the late Winifred, dearly loved dad of…

Michael ‘Mike’ Boast

Passed away peacefully at Pendleside Hospice on 26th February 2022 aged 75 years and of Accrington. The devoted and much-loved husband of Tricia, beloved dad of Chris, dear father-in-law of…

Michael Slater (Mick)

On the 22nd February 2022, peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital with family by his side, Mick aged 76 years. Ex husband of Geraldine, much loved dad of Louise and Michael,…

Barbara Ann Wassermann

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but peacefully on 22nd February 2022 with her daughter Louise at her side. Southerner, Barbara aged 71 years, latterly of Simonstone, much loved mum, auntie…

Joan Forrest

Peacefully in hospital on 17th February 2022, Joan aged 94 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted wife of the late Harry, loving mum of the late Paul and the late Pamela…

Fred Robinson

On Friday 18th February 2022, peacefully at home, Fred aged 80 years of Great Harwood passed away peacefully in his sleep. Dearly loved husband of Christine, loving brother of Carol,…

Ellen Parkins

Peacefully on the 8th February 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital with her son and his partner by her side, Ellen aged 91 years of Clayton-le-Moors. Devoted mum to Philip, much…

Valerie Robinson (Val) O.B.E

On the 13th February 2022, peacefully at home with her loving sister by her side, Valerie aged 80 years. She leaves her beloved sister Carole who has been constant companion…

Kenneth Smith

Peacefully on 7th February 2022 in hospital with his family at his side, Ken aged 93 years of Accrington. The devoted and loved husband of the late Marian, much loved…

Alan Taylor

Suddenly at home on the 2nd February 2022, Alan aged 71 years of Clayton-le-Moors. Dearly loved partner of the late Allan, much loved brother of Dennis & Carole, dear brother…

Georgia Chantelle McNeill

Peacefully at home enwrapped in the love of all her family and friends on 7th February 2022, Georgia aged 24 years of Accrington. The amazing and loving mummy of Eliza-Rose,…

Harold Feeley

On 2nd February 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, Harold, aged 78 years of Accrington. A loving a much loved brother, uncle and true friend. Harold…

Janice Marina Kennedy

Suddenly but peacefully at home with her husband by her side Janice, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife to John, devoted mum to Diane and David, dear step mum to…

Brian Rawsthorne

On 27th January 2022, suddenly at his home, Brian, aged 69 years of Clitheroe. The devoted husband of the late Ruth for over 33 years, dearly loved husband of Sarah,…

Elizabeth Bolton ‘Liz’

Peacefully in hospital on 28th January 2022, Liz aged 71 years of Rishton. The devoted and loved wife of John, much loved mum of Sarah, Neil, Owen and the late…

Mark Haworth

On the eve of the 27th of January, 2022 Mark passed away after a fight in Royal Blackburn Hospital following a cardiac arrest, with his two sons, brother & sister…

Sheila Ann Beaumont

Peacefully at Manor House, Chatburn, on 24th January 2022, Sheila aged 84 years of Great Harwood. The devoted wife of the late Geoff (Bolton) and the late Bob, much loved…

Jack Anwyl (Janwyl)

Suddenly on 19th January, 2022 Jack aged 27 years of Great Harwood. The adored son of Johnny and Michelle, loved brother of Felix, cherished grandson of Jack and Lyn, the…

Robert Stevenson Gray (Bob)

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 24th January 2022, Bob aged 90 years of Clitheroe and formerly of Glasgow. The devoted husband of the late Anna, loved dad of…

Guy Curtis

On the morning of the 18th of January, Guy passed away unexpectedly at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, with his son and brother at his side, aged 62 years.  Guy leaves his…

Paul Andrew Webber

Peacefully at his home with his wife at his side on 19th January 2022, Paul aged 54 years of Green Howarth, formerly of Blackrod, Bolton. The adored and much loved…

Mark Patrick Cruise – Cruisey

On 14th January, 2022 peacefully following a brave battle with MND, Mark (Cruisey) aged 54 years, of Blackburn. The dearly loved and much loved husband of Laura, devoted dad of…

William Edward Hill (Bill)

Peacefully in hospital on 14th January 2022, Bill aged 90 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted and much loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Alison, Russell and Ian, father-in-law of…

Janet Lavinia Cottam

On 15th January, 2022 peacefully in a private care home, Janet aged 70 years of Accrington. The much loved and loving wife of Peter, devoted mum of Adam, Scott and…

Sarah Emma Moore

On 13th January 2022 peacefully at her home Sarah aged 51 years, landlady of the Hare & Hounds, Clayton Le Moors. Much loved and loving wife of Sean, much loved…

Trevor Reed

Unexpectedly, on the 31st December 2021, Trevor aged 77 years passed away at Royal Blackburn hospital. Loving Grandad and Great Grandad, devoted husband of the late Brenda Reed and father…

Janet Lang

In loving memory of wife, sister, mother and grandmother Janet Lang, who passed peacefully away on 8th January 2022 at the age of 84 at Moorhead Rest Home, Accrington. Janet…

Norman Blackledge

Suddenly at his home on 11th January 2022, Norman aged 83 years of Rishton and formerly of Great Harwood. The devoted husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Karl,…

Jean Beswick Scarr nee Wade nee Livesey

On the 6th January 2022 peacefully at home with family members around her Jean, aged 88 years. Daughter of the late Jim And Ellen, Sister of the late Joe and Edna, Mum…

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