Obituaries & Donations
Obituary
Notices
Our obituary notices are continuously updated with details of services, remembrances and preference for flowers and donations.
George Samuel Heron BA (Hons)
On 2nd November 2023, peacefully in Hope House, Clayton-le-Moors, George, aged 91 years of Friar Court, Accrington. the devoted and loving dad of Dawn, Steve, Mark, Simon, George, Gerry, Georgina…
Denis Taylor ‘Den’
At his home at Great Harwood with his family at his side on 2nd November 2023, Denis aged 72 years. The devoted and much loved husband of Gaynya, loved and…
Daniel Francis Cassidy – Dan Cass
On 30th October 2023, peacefully at The Christie hospital with dignity and love, Dan, aged 30 years of Oswaldtwistle. The adoring and adored husband of Darcy, devoted and cherished daddy…
Marion Martha Webber
Suddenly but peacefully on 27th October 2023, Marion aged 82 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted wife of the late Mick, loving mum of Claire and the late Suzanne, dear mother-in-law…
James Guilfoyle ‘Jim’
On 28th October 2023 in hospital, Jim aged 68 years of Great Harwood, formerly of Accrington and Rishton. The loved dad of Adrian and Louise and grandfather to Finley. Jim…
Irene Rhodes
Suddenly in hospital on 2nd November 2023 Irene aged 74 years of Clayton-le-Moors and formerly of Stanhill Oswaldtwistle. The devoted wife of the late Frederick, loving daughter of the late…
Dorothy Kay
On 25th October 2023, peacefully in Manor House, Chatburn, Dorothy, aged 95 years of Clitheroe. the dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Graham and the…
Karen Margaret Gore Smith
Peacefully at East Lancashire Hospice on 29th October 2023 with her husband at her side, Karen aged 55 years of Langho. The devoted and much loved wife of Gareth, adored…
Saundra Juanita Barnes née Harty
Peacefully at home, aged 85, on 20th October, 2023. Saundra was a dearly loved mother to Vikki, Jayne, Sam, and Kate, and adored nan of Lily, Tom, Harry, Hannah, George,…
Adrienne Flanagan
Peacefully aged 95 on October 24, 2023, surrounded by family. Formerly of Accrington and Clayton-le-Moors, Adrienne was a devoted wife to the late Tom, dear sister to Joan, beloved mum…
Roy MacFarlane
Suddenly at his home on 22nd October 2023, Roy aged 56 years of Blackburn. The devoted husband of Amanda, loved dad of Ross, grandad of Poppy and Laurie, dear brother…
Mary Baird Martin – Moira
On 21st October 2023, suddenly at her home, Moira, aged 72 years, of Clitheroe. The much loved and loving wife of Richard, devoted mum of Sherman, Reece, Clint and the…
Maud Elgey neé Hicks
Peacefully at her home with her family at her side on 24th October 2023, Maud aged 100 years of Clayton-le-Moors and formerly of Rochdale. The devoted wife of the late…
Ann Smith
Peacefully on 21st October 2023 with her family at her side at Henley House, Ann aged 103 years formerly of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted wife of the late Jimmy, loved mum…
Roger John Lamonby
On 18th October, 2023 peacefully in hospital, Roger, aged 76 years of Langho. The dearly loved and loving husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Kirsty and Victoria, dear father…
Herbert Greenhalgh – Bert
Bert passed away peacefully at home in Great Harwood, surrounded by his family, following a short illness, on 16 October 2023. The dearly beloved and devoted husband of Joan and much-loved…
Robert Alan Road Woodhouse – Bobby
On 7th October 2023, suddenly in hospital, Bobby, aged 60 years of Accrington. The much loved and loving fiancé of Patricia, and very dear to her family – Michelle, Darren,…
Brian Robinson
On 13th October 2023, peacefully at his home, Brian, aged 74 years of Rishton. The adored and loving husband of Gillian, much loved dad of Steven and Andrew, cherished step-dad…
Vanessa Jane McFarlane
On 6th October 2023, peacefully in hospital, following a short illness Vanessa, aged 45 years, much loved and loving mum of Abbie, Scott and Poppy, devoted nanny of Mason, Rosie…
Margaret Dickinson
Margaret of Belvedere Care Home, formerly of Moss Hall Road, passed away peacefully in Blackburn Royal Hospital on Monday 25th September, aged 81 years. Margaret was a much loved wife…
Marie Sutton
Of your charity please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Marie who passed away peacefully fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church and surrounded by her loving…
Mildred Joyce Waddington
On 1st October 2023, peacefully in hospital, Mildred, aged 88 years of Great Harwood. The dearly beloved wife of Jack for 69 years. Much loved and loving mum of Julie,…
George Thomas
On 28th September 2023 George passed away peacefully at Blackburn Infirmary with his family by his side. Dearly beloved father of Debra and Peter, much loved grandad of Chelsea and…
Marian Marsh
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marian Marsh, who passed away peacefully at her home in Clayton le Moors on Saturday 16th September aged 68….
Mildred Hand ‘Millie’
As in life, without any fuss, Millie, from Great Harwood, passed away peacefully on 20th September 2023 in Royal Blackburn hospital, surrounded by her beloved Family. She was 87 years…
Anthony William Broadley – Tony
On 20th September, 2023 Tony, aged 70 years of Oswaldtwistle, passed away peacefully in hospital, with family and friends by his side. The dearly beloved husband of Rosie, much loved…
Peggy Holgate
Peggy passed away peacefully in hospital following a short illness on 11th September 2023 aged 97 years and of Billington. The devoted wife of the late Frank, loving and loved…
Anne Patricia Nowell
Peacefully in hospital on 16th September 2023, Anne aged 76 years of Huncoat, Accrington. The devoted wife of the late Barry, loving and loved mum of Pete and the late…
Elizabeth Margaret Livesey ‘Betty’
Peacefully at East Lancashire Hospice surrounded by her loving family on 18th September 2023, Betty aged 82 years of Oswaldtwistle. The devoted and loving wife of the late Stuart, dear…
Marie Barker Lewis (nee Turner)
Marie died peacefully in hospital with her husband by her side on the 9th September 2023, aged 87 years. She is survived by her husband, David and her brother, Peter,…
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