Colleen Marie Calvert
Funeral Service
Time: 12:20pm
Date: Friday 20th June 2025
Service Details:
Colleen's funeral service will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Rd, Accrington BB5 6HA
Memorial Book
Peacefully, yet unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, Colleen, aged 84, passed away at Royal Blackburn Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of the late George and Ivis, dear sister to the late Eileen Hart, and cherished aunt to John, Russell, Denise, and the late Wendy. Colleen was also a much-loved great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many.
Born and raised in Huncoat, Colleen later made her home in Clayton-le-Moors. She was a dedicated and hardworking upholsterer for many years at C.D. Pierce Furniture. Known for her vibrant personality and sociable nature, Colleen was a true “social butterfly.” She particularly loved her bingo outings with her best friend Brenda, always hoping for that next big win.
Colleen had a deep appreciation for sunshine and travel, enjoying many holidays abroad before developing a lasting love for the beauty of the British countryside in her later years.
Family was always at the heart of Colleen’s life. She found immense joy in watching her nieces and nephews grow and especially treasured Christmas, her favourite time of the year. She relished the festive season — from gathering everyone around the table to singing her favourite tunes. She was known for her good humour, often joking, “one more spud than a pig would,” and had a fondness for changing her Christmas trees, always insisting on “just one more.”
A lover of music, Colleen never missed an opportunity to sing — whether around the dinner table or on the karaoke stage, delighting all with renditions ranging from classic country to rock and roll.
Colleen’s warmth, laughter, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family flowers only please, donations are being gratefully received in her memory on behalf of Cancer Research UK.
Night night God bless Auntie Colleen, until we meet again.
You were one in a million and will definitely be missed
R.I.P AUNTIE COLLEEN
Love Ann-Marie and Wonnie xx
Rest easy Aunty 💖
You will be missed by all of us, especially at our family occasions, we will miss your sing alongs and laughter, lots of love Xxxx
R.I.P. Colleen. Was a pleasure to have evenings with you at the community centre Clayton.
My condolences to all the family. Colleen was such a lovely lady. I have lots of fond memories from my childhood of Colleen with my Mum and Aunty Eileen. Im sure they will all be having a good catch up xxx
Oh what a lovely lady. Sorry for your loss.
We still can’t believe you’re gone aunty Colleen everytime my phone rings I think its you 😢 you was one special lady and we will never forget you, you’re free from all your pain now so rest easy aunty Colleen back in the arms of your lovely mum and sister Eileen goodnight god bless your nephew John and Katie xx R.I.P.