Obituaries & Donations
Obituary
Notices
Our obituary notices are continuously updated with details of services, remembrances and preference for flowers and donations.
Robert Gill – Bob
On 28th January 2023, peacefully in hospital, Bob aged 88 years of Church. The dearly beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Ian, Trevor and Claire, dear father in…
Peter Wells
On the 18th of January, 2023, suddenly in hospital, Peter, aged 65 years, of Wrea Green, formerly of Blackburn and Great Harwood. The devoted fiancé of Anne, beloved son of…
Geoffrey Rawcliffe ‘Geoff’
Geoffrey passed away at home on the 11th January 2023 after a long illness, aged 71 years. Husband to Susan, father to James and Roger, grandad to Isaac and Willow,…
Kevin Holloran
Kevin passed away suddenly at his home on 6th January 2023 aged 54 years. Born in North London, Kevin spent many of his summer holidays in Ireland visiting his fathers…
Patrick Francis Keane (Pat)
On the 16th January 2023, suddenly at his twin brothers home in Achill, Ireland, Pat aged 80 years of Clayton Le Moors. Husband of the late Joan Keane and long-term…
Lorna Valerie Wells
Unexpectedly on Sunday 8th January 2023, Lorna, ahed 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Terry, loved sister of Rosemary, sister-in-law of Brenda and a dear relative and friend to many….
Jean Singleton
Jean passed away suddenly at home on the 11th January 2023 aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Alan, devoted mum to Peter and the late Lynn and Janet,…
Andrea Louise Greenhalgh
On 15th January, 2023 peacefully at her home, Andrea, aged 55 years of Rishton. The much loved and loving wife of Andy, beloved daughter of Norma and the late Bill,…
Elizabeth Frankland ‘Betty’
Peacefully in the loving care of McAuley Mount Care Home on 11th January 2023, Betty aged 73 years. Daughter of the late Anne and John Frankland, loved sister of Harry,…
Arthur Clayton ‘Art’
Peacefully at his home on 10th January 2023, Arthur aged 87 years of Accrington. The devoted husband of the late Sandra, much loved dad of Julie and Graham, dear father-in-law…
Pamela Shaw
On 8th January, 2023 peacefully at her home, Pam aged 77 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The dearly beloved and loving wife of John, adored by her lovely cat Blossom, also a…
David Robinson
On 3rd January 2023, suddenly but peacefully at his home, David aged 67 years of Beardwood. The dearly beloved and precious husband of Ann Marie, much loved and loving dad…
Judith Catterall
Peacefully with her husband at her side, on 11th January, 2023 Judith, aged 74 of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved wife of John, special and adored auntie of…
Stephen Foley
At home with his wife by his side on 7th January 2023, Stephen aged 61 years of Rishton and formerly of Oswaldtwistle. The devoted and much loved husband and soulmate…
Margaret Brierley – nee Cunliffe
Margaret died peacefully at home on 3 January, 2023 aged 101 years.Beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mother to Anthony and John, mother-in-law to Gail and Liz, gran…
Sidney Boyer ‘Sid’
Peacefully in hospital on 6th January 2023, Sid aged 82 years of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved husband of Yvonne, loving dad of Mark and Stephen, dear father-in-law…
Peter Samuel Dean
16/06/1937 – 29/12/22 Peter, of Higham, Burnley passed away peacefully at Hope House Care Home with his family by his side. A beloved husband to the late Frances, much loved dad…
Geoffrey Rawcliffe (Geoff)
On the 3rd of January 2023, Geoff Rawcliffe of Lyndon Court, Great Harwood, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family after a short illness. The beloved husband of…
Neville Holden ‘Nev’
Peacefully at East Lancashire Hospice on 29th December 2022, Neville aged 63 years of Rishton. The devoted and much loved husband of Christina, loving brother of Deborah, the late Jack…
Mildred Winterbottom
On 1st January, 2023 peacefully in hospital, Mildred, aged 95 years of Mellor. The dearly beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mum of Paul, Steven, Mark, Susan and…
Leonard Pilkington
Leonard passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on the 26th December 2022, aged 88 years. Loving husband of Betty, dearly loved dad of Mark and…
David Townsend – Dodgy Dave
On 27th December, 2022 suddenly but peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family, David, aged 77 years of Accrington and formerly of Arthur Street, Clayton-le-Moors. The dearly beloved husband…
Penelope Yvonne Cartwright (Penny)
Penny passed away peacefully on the 19th December 2022, aged 63 years. Loving mum, mother in law, grandma and friend to many. Penny faced many challenges throughout her life, including…
Raymond Bowler
Raymond passed away peacefully at his home on 22nd December 2022 aged 80 years and of Burnley, formerly of Blackburn and Rossendale. The much loved pops of Paul and the…
Charles John Purvin ‘Charlie’
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 20th December 2022, Charlie aged 95 years of Clayton-le-Moors and born in Melton Mowbray. The devoted husband of the late Edna, loving dad…
Val Scott
On 19th December, 2022 suddenly at her home, Val, aged 75 years of Clayton-le-Moors. The dearly loved and loving partner of Peter, much loved mum of Sam and Dan, dear…
Sheila Lonsdale
Peacefully in hospital with her family at her side on 18th December 2022, Sheila aged 84 years of Blackburn. The devoted wife of the late Dennis, loving mum of Carole…
Maureen Dorothy Edith Harrison
Peacefully at her home, with her husband at her side on 15th December 2022, Maureen, aged 77 of Whalley, formerly of Great Harwood. The devoted and much loved wife of…
Brenda Christine Dickinson
On 18th December 2022 peacefully in a private care home, Brenda, aged 75 years of Rishton. The dearly loved and loving wife of Richard, much loved mum of Mandy, Mark,…
Margaret Taylor
Margaret passed away peacefully on the 13th December 2022 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital with family by her side, aged 79 years. Devoted partner to Paul, dearly loved mum to…
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