Obituaries & Donations

Obituary
Notices

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

Susan Ann Houghton – Sue

On 7th July, 2023 peacefully, after a long illness, with her loving family by her side, Sue, aged 64 years of Billington The cherished and loving wife of Andrew, dearly…

Sheila Woods

Sheila Mary Woods

On 29 June 2023, peacefully in a private care home, Sheila, aged 92 years, of Waddington. The dearly loved wife of the late Harry, beloved mum of Laura, Mary, Harry,…

Dorothy Procter

Dorothy passed away peacefully on the 20th June 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital aged 83 years. The dearly loved wife of Bill, loving mum of Andrew, Michael and Stephen,…

Richard Atkinson

Richard John Atkinson

On 27th June, 2023 suddenly but peacefully in hospital, with his loving family by his side, Richard, aged 69 years of Barnoldswick. The dearly loved and loving partner of Carmel,…

Neville Catherall

On 19th June 2023, suddenly at home, Neville aged 76 years of Clayton-Moors. Son of the late Neville & Rhona, loving husband to Angela, devoted dad to Sarah, cherished grandad…

Jeff Marshall

Jeff Marshall

Peacefully and with family at his bedside on Friday 23rd June 2023, Jeff Marshall aged 87 years, the cherished & devoted husband of the late Anne Marshall (nee Crook) for…

Harry Stephenson

Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on 24th June 2023, Harry aged 93 years of Rishton. The devoted husband of the late Bridie, loving and loved dad…

Richard Dickinson – Rick

On 22nd June 2023, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, Rick, aged 85 years of Rishton. The dearly loved and loving husband of the late Brenda, much loved dad of the…

Jack Hargreaves

In hospital with his wife by his side on 13th June 2023, Jack aged 76 years of Rishton. The devoted and much loved husband of Catherine, dear brother-in-law of Sheila…

Leonard Green – Len

On 8th June 2023, Len passed away peacefully at the age of 73, following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, with his loving wife Janine Green by his side….

Janette Cunliffe

Janette passed away peacefully on the 4th June 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital with family by her side, aged 59 years. Devoted mum to P.J, Ben, Vikki and Zoe,…

Margaret Birtwistle

Margaret Birtwistle

On 3rd June 2023, peacefully in hospital with her loving family by her side, Margaret, aged 80 years of Great Harwood. A loving sister to Winnie, Julia, Mary, late Betty,…

Vicky Grossi

On 26th May 2023, peacefully at her home, Vicky, aged 47 years of Helmshore. The dearly beloved daughter of Jill and Franco, step daughter of David and loving sister of…

Linda Roberts

On 26th May, 2023 Linda passed away suddenly at her home, aged 75 years, of Great Harwood. The much loved and loving mum of Simon, Kirsty and partner Simon. Linda…

Alan John Exton

On 7th June, 2023 ‘Fortified By The Rites Of Holy Mother Church’ peacefully with his loving family by his side, Alan, aged 71 years of Clayton-le- Moors, formerly of Great…

Geoffrey William Taylor (Geoff)

On 6th June 2023, Geoff aged 87 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The devoted and much loved husband of Olive, loving dad of Heather, dear father-in-law of Craig and a respected relative…

Mildred Brown

On 2nd June 2023, peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side, Mildred, aged 95 years of Accrington. The dearly beloved wife of the late Albert, cherished…

Colin Thomas

‘Ducking and Diving, Bobbing and Weaving’ Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on 2nd June 2023, Colin aged 79 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The loving husband of Joan,…

Alan Kinsey

Alan died peacefully in his sleep on the 31st May 2023, aged 64 years. Husband to Wendy, brother to Gina and Gerry, father to Dawn, Leann, Shane, Stella and Simone,…

Richard Sykes

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Richard who passed away peacefully on 29th May 2023, aged 95 years. The devoted and much loved husband…

Susan Readett – Sue

On 25th May 2023, suddenly in hospital with her loving family by her side, Sue, aged 69 years of Great Harwood. The dearly beloved wife of Ian, cherished and much…

Paul Prewett

Paul Prewett

On 23rd May 2023, Paul, aged 74 years of Accrington passed away suddenly in hospital. The dearly beloved partner of Denise, Paul was also loved by Denise’s family and he…

Jonathan Sanderson – Jonny

On 16th May 2023, suddenly at his home, Jonathan, aged 42 years of Accrington. The dearly beloved son of Christine and stepdad the late Graham, much loved and loving dad…

Ruth Eastwood Dawson

Ruth Eastwood Dawson

Peacefully at Springhill Care Home on 21st May, 2023, Ruth, aged 88 years of Great Harwood and formerly of Rawdon, Leeds. The devoted partner of Anne, loved sister of Richard,…

Valerie Angela O’Keefe

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 18th May 2023 at East Lancashire Hospice, Val aged 70 years of Baxenden. The devoted wife of the late John, loving mum of…

Brenda McNamara

On 2nd May 2023 peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family, Brenda, Aged 82 years of Cemetery House, Dill Hall Lane, Church. The dearly loved and loving wife of…

Victor Young

Victor passed away peacefully at Friar Court on the 9th May 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved dad of Victoria, Tracey, Wendy, Bobbie-Joe and Donna, cherished grandad and great grandad, a…

Kenneth Eddleston – Ken

On 21st April 2023, peacefully at his home, Ken, aged 88 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and beloved husband of Pat, much loved and loving dad of Paul and…

Mildred Maureen Mallalieu SRN, SCM, RCNT, DN (London)

On 2nd May, 2023 peacefully, Mildred (Milly) aged 101 years, formerly of Great Harwood. The dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, much loved mother of John and daughter in…

Margaret Perry

Peacefully on 1st May 2023, Margaret aged 88 years formerly of Middleton. The devoted wife of the late Gordon, loving mum of Ian and Stuart and the late Craig, dear…

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