Dorothy Pickup

Born in Oswaldtwistle, Dorothy began her working life at the age of fourteen at Rhoden Mill in Oswaldtwistle before moving to Ewbank in Accrington.  Dorothy worked in various locations in retail before she and her late husband Albert purchased a tobacconist and sweet shop in Accrington. In her later life Dorothy worked at Curry’s until well into her 70’s.

Dorothy and Albert married in 1952 and lived on Pendle street, moving to Richmond road and then Stanhill before purchasing the tobacconist and sweet shop.

Dorothy enjoyed many holidays travelling far and wide to countries such as Austria, Australia, America and Hong Kong.

Dorothy was accomplished in amateur dramatics spending time with Ossy Players, Hyndburn Pathfinders and Accrington Amateurs.

Dorothy was a long standing active member of Rhyddings Methodist church and will be fondly remembered but sadly missed by all who knew her

Family flowers only please, donations are being gratefully received in memory of Dorothy for the Royal National Institute for Blind People. 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 Dorothy’s online memorial book by completing the form below.

 

Stuart

I’am sorry for the lost.

 

Susan hulse

So sorry to hear of Dorothy passing such a lovely lady condolences to family xxx

 

Julie Lloyd -Mullen

So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing – my sincere condolences to all her family

 

Patrick Barmby

John, hope you and your family are OK at this tough time. Thinking of you

 

Ed and Sue

Thinking of you all and sending you our condolences.

 

Sally and Pete

Thinking of you all xxx

 

Charlotte Mercer

With all my deepest sympathy and love to you all. In memory of beloved Auntie

 

Frances Aspinall and Hilary Hadwin

Fond memories of a lovely lady. Fun and laughter only a smile away.