
Funeral Service
Time: 11.45am
Date: Thursday 14th November 2024
Service Details:
Anne's funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Clayton-le-Moors followed by Committal at Accrington Crematorium.
Anne Palffy
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 25th October 2024, Anne aged 62 years of Altham West. The devoted wife of the late Dave, loving mother of Lauren, David and Alex, adored daughter of Stella and the late Brian, dear mother-in-law of Michael, Tessa and Michelle, cherished nanna of Jack, Myla, Theo, Harry and Alfie, loving sister of Jill and a dear relative and good friend to many.
Super house proud, Anne was always on the go ensuring her home was immaculate both inside and out, she could turn her hand to any task and completed all her own DIY projects and her garden always bloomed in full colour throughout the seasons. She was a social butterfly and loved nothing more than a full diary and was at her happiest when out and about meeting up with friends and family often enjoying a cheeky glass of wine. Her family truly was the centre of her universe and she was the most doting nanna to all her grandchildren and loved nothing more than getting the chance to spoil each of them. Each Easter, Halloween and Christmas she would have the house decorated all ready for the children to arrive, life was always fun with nanna. Anne loved the sunshine and she always looked forward to getting away to enjoy some rest and relaxation in the warm sunshine and her favourite destination was Costa Adeje, Tenerife where she spent many happy times with her beloved Dave, she always took great pride in her appearance and was immaculately presented boasting her all year round suntan. Anne was a true people person always there for others and this trait reflected beautifully in her working role as School Nurse Universal Team Leader, devoting her caring personality to all those who she came in to contact with.
Anne will be greatly missed by all her family and friends but they take comfort knowing that she is at peace reunited with her beloved Dave.
Family flowers only please, donations are being gratefully received in Anne’s memory on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice & All Saints Church. To make a donation please click the ‘Make A Donation’ button at the bottom of this page.
Please feel free to leave a message for Anne’s online memorial book by completing the form below.
Marianne Shaw
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Anne is a beautiful lady with such a good heart and soul. She has always been an inspiration to me and will continue to be in my heart. Take Care
Andrew and Sally Smith
So sorry for your loss. We will deeply miss our beautiful friend of nearly 40 years and Godmother of Matthew. We will miss your friendship, nights together, glasses of wine and the fun times we enjoyed with you. Rest in peace with your beloved, Dave.
Sue Holland
I have only known Anne for 18years but never in my life have I met such a wonderful, kind, caring lady. She will be sadly missed, I send my deepest condolences to all the family, you all meant so much to Anne and she often told me so. She will be shining bright as ever beside her beloved Dave, Good night god bless sweet lady xx
Lisa Herbert
Anne was an amazing line manager, who was kind, understanding and my biggest supporter especially over these last few years. Always putting others before herself. I will miss her so much, a great loss for our team. I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to all her loving family xxxx
Andrea Lovett
Sending heartfelt wishes to Anne and her family at this incredibly sad time. Anne was more than just a work colleague, she was a friend, I will miss her greatly and her positive approach to everything. She was supportive, kind and fair in everything she did. She was a friend to all. I will miss her chats and friendship.
Kim O’Brien
Thoughts and prayers with each of you at this sad time. Anne is such an amazing, caring, thoughtful and inspirational woman. From Team Leader, to friend. We have shared so many highs and lows and supported each other through. We had such a giggle together and you will be very sadly missed. What a huge loss to all. You will forever be in our thoughts and hearts. Sending love, take care x
Joanne Astin
Thinking of all Anne’s family and friends during this time. Anne was a lovely lady to work with and always made time for her colleagues. She will be very sadly missed in our school nursing team xx
Anne Marie Hall
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Anne was an inspiration, a neighbour and a friend. I am sending you all love and strength.
Sharon Smith
Words cannot convey the sadness of Anne’s passing – as a family you lost an awesome lady – so vibrant and sparkly in personality and dress. From a work point of view Anne has been my team leader for such a long time and I will miss our chats and her capacity to care when you needed it most. Take care up there with your beloved Dave – I take comfort in that. Gone too soon I will miss you. xxxxx
Wendy Jackson
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Anne was a special person and it was a joy to have known and working with her. She will be missed xx
Sarah Reynolds
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. What a beautiful person inside and out, you will be so greatly missed xx
Lizzie Lang
My deepest condolences to your family for your loss. Anne was an amazing lady, may you find solace in the love and memories you hold. My very first day working at the NHS I shadowed Anne in her work as a school nurse and she certainly set the bar high. She will live on in the hearts of many.
Katie Wharton
Thinking of you all. Anne is kind and caring and always had time for everyone. She’s been a great leader and inspired so many, and this will live on. Take care x
Sue Watson
God bless you Anne. A truly wonderful beautiful person inside and out. I has the pleasure of working alongside you since you started work at HLO AVH. Lately keeping in touch via messenger. Concerned condolences to her family, she will be greatly missed by you and everyone who’s life she touched. She was dedicated, professional, fun, just an all round lovely gem of a person. Taken far too soon RIP.
Sharon Blanche
So sorry to hear of the passing on such a lovely lady. Sending you love and hugs.
Dawn and David Cropper
Heartfelt sympathy to you all, her beloved family whom she doted on, Anne will be missed by so many such a beautiful woman so friendly with a pure heart. So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Anne xx
Deborah Walmsley
It’s was a pleasure and privilege to work with Anne in school nursing. A kind, sincere and brave lady. Lots of love to her family and friends X
Krystina and Maya
Sending so much love and strength to you all. What a beautiful lady she was xxxxx
Kirsty Morrison
RIP Anne ♥️ Thinking of you all xxx
Emily Hards (Green previously)
Such tragic news. Anne was such a special lady. I have fond memories of spending many evenings with the whole family watching films while my parents, Jayne and Kevin chatted away with Anne and Dave. Anne was always so warm and kind. Recently, Anne visited us and met my son Harry. She was so wonderful playing with him, and was such a support to me. Anne will be fondly remembered🩷
Jacqueline Padden
Thoughts and prayers are with Anne’s family and friends at this sad time. A beautiful lady, inside and out. So kind, thoughtful and an inspiration to us all. Will miss Anne. Heaven has gained a true Angel xxx
Linda Gallery
My heart felt condolences to Anne’s family. It was a pleasure to have known Anne she was such a lovely caring lady, she will be sadly missed. Cherish the memo.xx
Tracey Monk
Love and prayers with your family at this sad time xxxx
Jackie livesey
This world is a much sadder one knowing that Anne isn’t in it anymore.. Such a beautiful beautiful lady, both inside and out. Am so sorry to Anne’s family to hear about your loss.. RIP Anne xxxx
Debbie Wilkes
My sincere condolences to Anne’s family at this incredibly sad time. Anne was more than a colleague to me an role model a friend. I have worked closely with Anne for many years. Anne was kind thoughtful understanding and because of her she always made the work life balance achievable. Shine bright Anne as you always have. Happy you are back with Dave . Forever missed my friend.
Jordan Fearn
So sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love xx
Tracey Mckenzie
Sending lots of love and thoughts to all the family sincere condolences. I have known Anne for many years and not only was she an amazing colleague to work with and an inspiration to many but also a beautiful lady who will be very much missed.
Derek Freda Holt
Lovey Lady kind dear friend good company will be sadly missed rest in RIP Anne.
Gina
Thinking of all Anne family and friend’s. Anne was a very special lady and sadly missed by all who knew her. Our school health service will not be the same without her. Rest in piece Anne, sending love xxx
Pam Kerans
You’re all in my thoughts. God bless you all.
Michael & Hazel Balban
Sorry for your loss. Anne was a lovely lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Reunited with Dave. RIP Anne xx
Samantha and Alec Smith
Our love and thoughts are with you all x
Lorna Bergara
Sending my most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of Anne’s family at this very sad time. Anne was a wonderful Team Leader, colleague and also amazing friend and a fantastic mentor. She will leave a huge gap for so many people but touched everyone who knew her so positively. I am so honoured to have had her in my life and she will be dearly missed. Take care all of you. Xx
Debbie Pownceby
So sorry for your loss. My time working with Anne was not that long really, but she made such a positive impact on my life. I have fond memories working in the Haslingden team. We were lucky to have such an amazing and supportive team leader. She knew instinctively what the right thing to say or do was. She was loved by all her team. She will be sadly missed.
Nigel and Lesley Fearn
So very very sad and sorry for the loss of your lovely mother. I will really miss my friend of over 30 years. The laughter the tears, the deep conversations and lovely times we had together over a glass of wine (or 2 or 3)! Forever in my heart. Anne may you Rest in peace and be reunited with your dearly loved Dave xx
Nicola Carter
My thoughts are with Anne’s family at such a very sad and difficult time. Anne was the most supportive line manager, she always had time to listen and showed so much kindness to all our team. Anne was so passionate about school nursing and was such an inspiration to us all. Work won’t be the same without Anne, but we will all do our very best to make her proud. Rest in peace Anne x x x
Paula & Manny
We send our sincere sympathy to all the family – such a lovely lady ! Reunited now with Dave xx
Tina Richards
Sending love and special thoughts to the family .My dearest friend Anne, I am going to miss you so much.We enjoyed some fabulous times together, the holidays in Cyprus and Kefalonia especially.We have laughed and cried together usually over a bottle of wine …or 2 !You were one in a million so kind and caring and I have lovely memories to cherish . Good night god bless , back with your beloved Dave.
Emma Ellis
My deepest heartfelt condolences, I will always remember Anne with love and fondness. She was a wonderful lady. Sending my love to you all during this sad time. Love from Emma x
Gill Whittaker (Barber) – Mount Pleasant
At Mount Pleasant, we have fond memories of the time your whole family spent with us. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Zoe Tate
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all, especially today. The tributes already made certainly reflect how much Anne was loved by many. She was a lovely and caring lady and will be missed. RIP with your beloved Dave Anne ❤️
Sue Molineux
My thoughts and condolences are with Anne’s family and close friends. Anne was my line manager for a couple of years whilst at Dearden House, Haslingden. Anne was always such a lovely, kind, thoughtful, gentle lady and always a supportive, extremely knowledgeable and a greatly respected Team Leader who made every tier of staff in her care feel valued, respected and cared for.
Lee, Lynda, Ellis and Taylor
Your mum will be sadly missed, always interested in what the boys were doing next, we also love our holidays as she did, she would always ask what are you up to, gutted for you all x
Anne Metcalfe
Just read about Anne passing. A lovely, caring, professional lady. So very sorry to hear of her passing.
Lynn and Allan Sykes
We were very sorry to hear Anne had passed away. She was a lovely lady who was devoted to her family. She always had a smile on her face. We are thinking of all her family with love xx
Marian Welch
Sending loving thoughts and prayers to all the family. Anne was the kindest, loveliest, most selfless person you would ever want to meet. she was brave, funny, and always there for anyone who needed it. You were my bridesmaid 47 years ago and will never be forgotten. God Bless and Goodnight.