Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

John Wolstenholme

On 21st July 2019 peacefully in hospital, John aged 86 years of Cowark, Whitewell. The dearly loved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Leslie, Roger, Andrea and Boris, also…

Eric Walmsley

On 20th July 2019 peacefully at his home, Eric aged 74 years of Great Harwood.  Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Nigel and Christian, dear father-in-law of…

Lily Houlker

On 15th July 2019 at Moorhead Care Home, Lily aged 87 years of Clayton-le-Moors passed away peacefully. The dearly loved wife of the late Fred much loved mother of Mark…

Patricia Mary Forshaw (Pat)

On 17th July 2019 peacefully at her home, Pat aged 78 years of Accrington.  The much loved mum of Lynda, Jo and Mandy, dear mother-in-law of Stewart, dearly loved sister…

Peter Terence McEntyre

Peter died very peacefully at home on Friday, 5th July, 2019.  His family was with him, his wife, Diana, and their children, Johanna, Alistair and Oliver.  They loved him dearly,…

Jessie Cooper née Seed formerly Taylor

Peacefully at Moorhead Care Home on 9th July 2019, Jessie aged 96 years formerly of Stanley St, Accrington.  The devoted wife of the late Jack Taylor and the late Raymond…

William Brindle (Bill)

Peacefully in hospital on 23rd June 2019, Bill aged 94 years of Accrington.  The devoted husband of the late Rhoda, loving dad of Stella and Alan, father-in-law of Eric and…

Gillian Mary Rushton (Gill)

On 22nd June 2019 suddenly at her home, Gill aged 69 years of Accrington. The dearly loved wife of Martin, much loved mum of Janette and Martyn, mum-in-law of Steven…

Barbara Jean Handley

On 23rd June 2019 peacefully in hospital, Barbara aged 70 years of Clayton le Moors.  The dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved and devoted mum of Gillian and Gemma,…

Magdalena Helen Hargreaves (Helen)

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 21st June 2019 at Hope House, Helen aged 86 years of Clayton le Moors. The devoted wife of Fred and the late George,…

Leo Whiteside

On 17th June 2019, Leo aged 87 years of Blackburn, passed away peacefully in hospital, Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church. Leo, always a devout family man,…

Irene Hanson née Pilkington

On 17th June 2019, Irene aged 85 years old of Accrington passed away.  Devoted and much loved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mum of Debbie and the late…

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.