Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

Joan Shaw Dean

Peacefully with her daughter at her side on 3rd March 2024, Joan aged 93 years and of Blackburn. The devoted wife of the late Dixie, loving and loved mum of…

Dorothy Haworth

Peacefully at her home on 29th February 2024, after a brave battle with motor neurone disease, Dorothy aged 77 years of Accrington. The devoted and much loved wife of Rick,…

Doreen Graham

Peacefully on 27th February 2024, Doreen aged 89 years of Church. The beloved wife of the late Johnny, cherished and devoted mum of Valerie and Clive and adored grandma of…

Heath Adam Clitheroe

Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on 26th February 2024, Heath aged 50 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The adored and loving dad of Tallulah and Delilah, son of the…

Jack Holland

Passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter at his side on 25th February 2024, Jack aged 89 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved…

Peter Whitemoss

Peacefully passed away at Hope House on 22nd February 2024, Peter aged 81 years of Accrington. The devoted and much loved husband of Mary and loving dad of Mark and…

Dorothy Norman

In hospital on 17th February 2024, Dorothy aged 90 years of Accrington. The devoted and loved wife of Alf and loving mum of the late Graham. Dorothy also leaves her…

John Charles Butterfield

On 12th February, 2024 peacefully in The Hospice with his loving family by his side, John, aged 81 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The dearly loved and loving husband of Sylvia, much…

Molly Graham

Mary Graham ‘Molly’

Mary Graham, fondly known as Molly, peacefully departed this life on February 15th, 2024, at the age of 83, in hospital. Molly was a remarkable soul, leaving behind cherished memories…

Dawn Michelle Hayhurst

Suddenly at her home on 2nd February 2024, Dawn waged 58 years of Accrington. The much loved partner of David, loving mum of Lee and Carl and a dear relative…

James Alan Taylor (Alan)

Peacefully passed away at his home at Reeds Holme on 12th February 2024 aged 87 years. Husband of the late Jane and the late Maureen, a loving father to Carol…

Sharron Brooks

Suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on 11th February 2024, Sharron aged 55 years of Accrington. The loving and much adored mum and best friend of Adam and his partner…

Bert Catlow

Peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on 11th February 2024, Bert aged 87 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved husband of Janet, loving…

Arlo Tommy Grimshaw

On 3rd February 2024, aged 4 months, Baby Arlo gained his angel wings. The cherished baby son of Kimberley and Jonathan, adored and special brother of Annabel, Madison, Eliza and…

Maureen Poland

On 12th February 2024, peacefully at home with loving family around her aged 77. A loving wife to recently departed John, and a very cherished mum to Liz, Cheree, Mick…

Kate May

On 10th February 2024, Kate passed away peacefully in hospital following a short illness, and of Wilpshire. The dearly beloved and loving wife of Ronnie, loved sister of Edward and…

David Alderson

On 24th January, 2024, suddenly at his home, David, aged 75 years of Accrington. A much loved brother of Gordon and the late Shirley, loved uncle of Roger, Richard, Mark,…

John Philip Cooper

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of John of Clayton-le-Moors who passed away peacefully at his home following a brave battle with cancer on 31st January 2024 Fortified…

Jean Booth

In hospital peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 26th January 2024, Jean aged 79 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted wife of the late John, much loved mum of Polly…

David Goldsworthy

Peacefully at his home on 26th January 2024, David aged 84 years of Rishton. The devoted husband of the late Betty, father of Barry and John and step-father of Barbara…

Stephen Michael Haworth

Olwen and Claire are very sad to pass on the news that Stephen Michael Haworth passed away suddenly at home on 16 January, 2024 after a short illness. Stephen leaves behind…

Brian Alan Mellor – ‘Blue’ ‘Kingy’

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at East Lancashire Hospice on 23rd January 2024 following a battle of momentous proportions Blue aged 68 years of Oswaldtwistle. The devoted and much…

Donald Richards

Suddenly in hospital on 17th January 2024, Donald aged 85 years of Cliviger. The devoted and loving husband of Barbara, loved dad of Adrian and his wife Steph, cherished grandad…

Robert Murray ‘Bob’

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Murray, affectionately known as Bob, who left us on 9th January 2024, peacefully at his home. Bob was…

Donald William Hartley

Donald passed away peacefully on Monday the 15th January 2024 aged 92. He had enjoyed the last 12 months living at the Woodlands care home. He will most probably be…

Jean Cheesman

Peacefully at her home on 14th January 2024, Jean aged 92 years of Huncoat. The devoted and loved wife of 70 years to Mark, adored and loving mum of Susan,…

Janina Feliksa Gronska

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janina Feliksa Grońska, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She peacefully departed this world, surrounded by the love…

Eric Calvert

On 6th January, 2024 Eric passed peacefully away in hospital with Jackie by his side, aged 92 years of Huncoat. The beloved husband of Jackie, much loved dad of Lee…

Phyllis White

On 6th January 2024, peacefully in hospital, Phyllis passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, aged 86 years, of Barrow. The dearly beloved wife of the late…

Dorothy May Duckworth

On 5th January 2024, peacefully following a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy aged 89¾, of Mellor. The dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved and…

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