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Jack Townsend
Jack Townsend

Jack Townsend

In hospital surrounded by the love of his family on 15th March 2026, Jack aged 82 years of Accrington. The devoted husband of the late Eileen, loving and loved dad…
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Terence Counsell – Terry
Terence Counsell – Terry

Terence Counsell – Terry

On 22nd February 2026 peacefully in hospital, Terry, aged 80 years of Blackburn. Former husband of the late Rita and partner of Carol. Devoted Dad, Step Dad and Grandad. Terry was much…
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Kathleen Smith
Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

On 13th March 2026 Kathleen aged 79 years. Loving daughter of the late William & Phyllis Smith, sister of Edward, Sister-In-Law of Judith and cousin of Eileen. Kathleen was an…
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Janet Mary Nightingale
Janet Mary Nightingale

Janet Mary Nightingale

On Thursday 12th March, Janet aged 76 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the carers and residents of Altham Care Home. She was a beloved wife of Jim, mum of…
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Jack Bailey
Jack Bailey

Jack Bailey

On 19th February 2026 in Royal Blackburn Hospital, Jack aged 95 years sadly passed away. Husband of the Late Enid, Father of Steven, Michael and Chris. Jack turned his passion…
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Patricia Valerie Slater know as Val
Patricia Valerie Slater know as Val

Patricia Valerie Slater know as Val

Valerie Slater On 24th February 2026 Val, aged 81 years, passed away in her sleep in her own bed as per her wishes. Wife of The Late Kenneth, Devoted Mum…
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Gerald Dunkerley Gaunt
Gerald Dunkerley Gaunt

Gerald Dunkerley Gaunt

On 10th February 2026, peacefully in his own home, Gerald aged 88 Years. Gerald spent most of his adult life living and working on the Oakney Islands of the northern…
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Simon John James ‘ Simple Simon’
Simon John James ‘ Simple Simon’

Simon John James ‘ Simple Simon’

Simon John James, known to his friends as Si or Simple Simon, passed away on 15th February 2026. A loving and very much missed partner of Chantelle, beloved Brother-in-law, Uncle…
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Steven Taylor (Steve)
Steven Taylor (Steve)

Steven Taylor (Steve)

At his home surrounded by his loving family who he adored, on 24th February 2026, Steve aged 66 years of Rossendale. The adored and much loved partner and soulmate of…
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Mary Humphries
Mary Humphries

Mary Humphries

On 7th Feburary 2026, Mary aged 92 years. Loving wife of the Late Thomas Blackwell Humphries, Mum to Paul and The Late Sandra. Nan to Craig, Kirsty, Patrick, The Late…
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Claire Colette Bradley
Claire Colette Bradley

Claire Colette Bradley

Claire passed away peacefully aged 65 years on 31st January 2026, formerly of Blackburn and Hyndburn. The devoted and loving mum of Louis, dear mother-in-law of Rachel, cherished grandma of…
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Roy Eccles
Roy Eccles

Roy Eccles

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 7th February 2026, Roy, aged 86 years, of Rishton. A devoted and much-loved husband of Jacqueline, a loving and beloved dad to Irene…
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Keith Vaughnton Chadwick
Keith Vaughnton Chadwick

Keith Vaughnton Chadwick

On 30th January 2026, in his home in the arms of his wife and with his devoted family by his side, Keith Vaugnton Chadwick aged 79 years. beloved husband of…
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Keith Preston
Keith Preston

Keith Preston

Keith John Preston born in Darwen on the 2 May 1951, but raised in Blackburn and Accrington with his mum Winnie and Dad Bill, along with his 4 sisters Leah,…
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Nora Entwistle
Nora Entwistle

Nora Entwistle

On 2nd February 2026, peacefully in a private nursing home, Nora aged 97 years of Blackburn. The dearly loved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mum of Martyn and…
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Ian Coffey
Ian Coffey

Ian Coffey

On 23rd January 2026 in the Royal Blackburn Hospital Ian passed away with his wife and daughters by his side, aged 69 years. Ian was a proud Accrington Lad, born and…
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Ann Ashworth
Ann Ashworth

Ann Ashworth

On 17th January 2026 in Hope House Care Home, Ann aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the Late Harold. beloved Mum of Ian, Andrew and the Late Lynn. devoted…
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Pete Redfearn
Pete Redfearn

Pete Redfearn

At home on 22nd January 2026, Pete, aged 88 years, passed peacefully with family by his side. A devoted and much-loved husband to Sandra, a loving Father, dear Father-in-law, a…
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Barry Heap
Barry Heap

Barry Heap

Barry passed away at his home on 15th January 2026, aged 75 years. He was the loving son of the late Florence and John, a much-loved brother to Stewart, Dave,…
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Wendy Anne Whitney
Wendy Anne Whitney

Wendy Anne Whitney

Peacefully in hospital on 14th January 2026, Wendy, aged 85 years, of Wilpshire and formerly of Foulridge, passed away. A devoted and much-loved wife of David, a loving mum to…
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John Jack McCall
John Jack McCall

John Jack McCall

John peacefully passed away enwrapped in the love of all who knew him on 10th January 2026 aged 92 years. Let Me Go When I come to the end of…
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James Anthony Ford ‘Tony’
James Anthony Ford ‘Tony’

James Anthony Ford ‘Tony’

  on 11th January 2026 peacefully at home, Tony, aged 85 years. A loving Dad, Grandad, Partner and Friend to many. After leaving St Mary's School for boys Tony used…
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Susan Wilson
Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson

On 11th January 2026, Peacefully at home as per her wishes and surrounded by her loving family and friends, Susan aged 67 years. Much loved and adored wife of David,…
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Jean Boote
Jean Boote

Jean Boote

Peacefully in her sleep on 11th January 2026, Jean, aged 82 years, of Padiham. A loving and devoted wife of the late Richard 'Dick', a much-loved mum to David and…
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David Charles Moseley ‘Dave’
David Charles Moseley ‘Dave’

David Charles Moseley ‘Dave’

Peacefully passed away in hospital on 23rd December 2025 following a long illness, Dave aged 70 years of Clayton-le-Moors and formerly of Leicestershire. The devoted and much loved partner of…
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Thomas Woods ‘Tommy’
Thomas Woods ‘Tommy’

Thomas Woods ‘Tommy’

Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on 13th January 2026, Tommy aged 66 years, of Chatburn and formerly of Blackburn. A devoted and much-loved husband of Jacqueline,…
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June Catherine Ellis
June Catherine Ellis

June Catherine Ellis

Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on 1st January 2026, June, aged 78 years, of Baxenden, formerly of Blackburn. June was the devoted wife of Ronnie and a…
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Anne Walsh
Anne Walsh

Anne Walsh

On 2nd January 2026, following a short illness, Anne, aged 70 years of Simonstone. The dearly loved partner of Len, much loved and loving mum of Charlotte and Declan, dear…
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Patricia Rosemary Holland ‘Pat’
Patricia Rosemary Holland ‘Pat’

Patricia Rosemary Holland ‘Pat’

Following a short illness on 29th December 2025, Pat, Aged 88 years of Great Harwood passed away peacefully with her family by her side. The devoted wife of the late…
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Kathleen Cahill – Kath
Kathleen Cahill – Kath

Kathleen Cahill – Kath

Peacefully on 29th December 2025, aged 88 years, of Rishton. The dearly beloved wife of the late Dennis, a much loved and loving mum of Michael and the late Paul,…
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