Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

John Michael Whitford

On 3rd January, 2024, John passed away suddenly at his home following a short illness, aged 74 years of Whalley. A much loved and dear friend to many. John spent…

Janet Croasdale

On 2nd January 2024, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Janet, aged 83 years of Accrington. The much loved and loving mum of Duncan and Paul, dear mother…

Edna Walmsley

On the 2nd of December, 2023 Edna passed away peacefully, without pain, and with her friends and family. Although not a churchgoer, Edna nevertheless had a deep spiritual commitment. She…

Christine Elliott – Chris

On Wednesday 27th December 2023, Chris, aged 79 years of Whalley, passed away peacefully in Abbeyfields Care Home, Clitheroe. The dearly beloved and loving wife of Alan, much loved mum…

Alan Green

Alan Green

Peacefully at hospital on 21st December 2023, aged 84. Alan was the beloved husband of Margaret, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and companionship. Together, they raised two…

Margaret Grimshaw ‘Peggy’

Peacefully at the Woodlands Care Home on 21st December 2023, Peggy aged 95 years formerly of Rishton, Blackburn and Penwortham. The devoted wife of the late Raymond, much loved and…

Trevor James Greenwood

Trevor passed away peacefully at his home in Clayton-le-Moors, following a short illness, aged 68 years, on 19th December 2023. The dearly loved and loving husband of Elaine, much loved…

Joan Brown

Peacefully at Springhill Care Home surrounded by her loving family on 12th December 2023, Joan aged 84 years of Rishton. The devoted wife of the late Harry, much loved mum…

Dorothy Hacking ‘Dot’

Dot Peacefully passed away on 14th December 2023 at Hope House, aged 88 years of Oswaldtwistle. The devoted wife of the late Gordon, loving partner of Ray, loving and loved…

Leslie Allen ‘Les’

Leslie Allen, affectionately known as Les, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and…

Russell Grime – Russ

Russ passed away peacefully on 8th December 2023, aged 61 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The loved and loving husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Naomi-Jayne, dear father in law of…

Marie Evans

Peacefully at Lowfield House on 7th December 2023, Marie aged 86 years formerly of Read and Barley. The devoted wife of the late Stuart, loved mother of Paul, Kieron, Justine,…

Shannon Davidson

Shannon Davidson

On 6th December 2023, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family, Shannon aged 23 years of Rishton. The loving wife of Adam, beloved daughter of Julie and Patrick, step-daughter…

Graham Hodgson

On 5th December 2023, peacefully in hospital, Graham, aged 73 years of Rishton. The dearly loved husband of Moira, much loved dad of David, Patrick and Kathleen, dear father in…

Sheila Bullock

On 6th December 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Sheila, aged 86 years of Clitheroe. the beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved and loving…

Pamela Clegg ‘Pam’

Pam passed away peacefully following a short illness in hospital surrounded by her loving family aged 74 years of Scout Bottom. The devoted wife of the late Tom, loving and…

Alice Ogden

Alice Ogden

Peacefully with family by her side at hospital, 28th November 2023, aged 91. Reunited with her late husband, Jim, she embarked on her final journey, leaving behind a legacy of…

Gail Jennifer Dickinson

Peacefully enwrapped in the love of all her family in hospital on 28th November 2023, Gail aged 33 years of Clayton-le-Moors and formerly of Great Harwood. The adored and loved…

Maureen Anne Lawless

Maureen sadly passed away on 26th November, 2023 following a terminal Cancer diagnosis this summer. Maureen, aged 78 of Great Harwood was a devoted wife to her husband Brian (deceased)…

Andrew Dickinson ‘Andy’

Peacefully with his wife at his side at East Lancashire Hospice on 25th November 2023, Andy aged 66 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted and much loved husband of Adele, loving…

Edith Doreen Mercer

Edith passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at White Ash Brook on 24th November 2023 aged 97 years and formerly of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted wife of the late…

Maureen Lord

On 21st November, 2023, peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side, Maureen, aged 77 years of Darwen. The dearly beloved and loving wife of David and…

David Holden

Peacefully in hospital with his daughter Julie and his brother-in-law David at his side on 21st November 2023, Dave aged 82 years of Langho. The devoted and loving husband of…

Dorothy Law (previously Newsham)

In peace on the 12th of November 2023, Dorothy passed away at Moorhead Care Home in Accrington. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Bob and the much-loved…

Jean Walker

On 20th November 2023 peacefully at her home, Jean, aged 87 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The dearly beloved wife of the late James, much loved mum of Liz and James, dear…

Doreen Mary Gibson

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Doreen who passed away peacefully on 17th November 2023 aged 92 years at Queen Lodge Care Home and…

Joyce Shackleton

Peacefully in hospital with her family by her side on 18th November 2023, Joyce aged 87 years of Great Harwood. The devoted wife of the late Peter, loved mum of…

Mario Cyril Mootooveeren

On 1st November 2023, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, Mario, aged 63 years, ‘Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church’. the dearly beloved and loving husband of…

Mary Entwistle

Peacefully at Springhill Care Home on 15th November 2023, Mary aged 88 years of Oswaldtwistle. The devoted and much loved wife of Ronnie, loving and loved mum of Ronnie and…

Carol Nellany

Carol Nellany

Peacefully in hospital on 16th November 2023. Aged 76. A loving wife to the late Peter. Proud mum to Bernadette, Derek, Joanne, the late Paul and Michelle. Devoted grandma to…

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