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.