Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

John Andrew Casey – fondly known as Arkwright

On 5th March 2021, John passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 74 years of Whalley. The dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Richard and Nick, dear father…

Brian Christopher Prince ‘Bri’

Brian Christopher Prince died suddenly at the Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 27th February 2021. ​Devoted and loving husband to Leigh , loving son, proud father, brother, uncle and god…

Robert Whelan ‘Rob’

Suddenly on 26th February 2021, Rob aged 38 years old of Accrington. The devoted and loved son of Adele and the late Robert, loving brother of Ian, Wayne and Stephanie,…

Lily Smithies

Peacefully in the loving care of Barn Fold Cottage Care Home on 2nd March 2021, Lily aged 86 years formerly of Clitheroe. The devoted wife of the late Harry, much…

Joan Chippendale

Mrs Joan Chippendale of Charles St, Clayton-le Moors, passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday 16th February, aged 90 following a short illness. Joan was the beloved and loving wife…

Alison Carter

On 2nd March 2021 at Royal Blackburn Hospital Alison aged 81 years. Loving wife to Norman, dearly loved mum to Andrea and Stephen, doting grandma/nana to Evie, Max, Nikki and…

Winifred Irene Tomlinson (Winnie)

Winnie Irene Tomlinson Peacefully at Hope House on 26Th Feb 2021 – Winnie passed away in her sleep peacefully aged 96 years. Devoted & loving Wife to the late John…

Harry Wesley Marcon

Peacefully in hospital with his beloved Susan at his side on 22nd February 2021, Harry aged 92 years of Accrington. The devoted and loved partner of Susan, loving father of…

Nola Kilsby

Peacefully  in hospital, with her husband holding her hand, on 18 February  2021, Nola, aged 74, of Great Harwood  and formerly of Bolton. The dearly loved wife of Les, loving…

Jack Cavannagh

Peacefully in hospital on 20th February 2021, Jack aged 85 years of Accrington. The devoted husband of the late Olive, loving father of Lance, cherished grandfather of Laura and James,…

Donald Douglas Holt

Donald Douglas Holt formerly of Walmersley, Bury and latterly of West End, Oswaldtwistle passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on 16th February 2021, aged 82. The…

Eileen Veronica Byrne

On 9th February, 2021 peacefully in hospital with her loving children by her side, Eileen, aged 55 years of Accrington. The dearly loved mum of Clare, Thomas, Shane, Susie and…

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.