Geoffrey Hill

On Wednesday 30th October 2024 In Hospital Geoffrey ‘Geoff’ Hill of Clayton Le Moors.  Beloved son of the late James Richard and Mary Josephine, dearly loved brother of Richard and the late William, dear uncle of Alison, Russell, Ian, Paula and Gregory, and a much loved great uncle and great great uncle.

Geoff was born on Canal Street Clayton Le Moors later moving to Whalley road Clayton Le Moors.  Geoff attended Mount Pleasant School Clayton Le Moors then Accrington Grammar night school studying textiles.  Following his school years he started at David Whitehead’s at Prospect mill in Clayton Le Moors as an apprentice overlooker until its closure, he then worked at English Electric Co Ltd as a progress chaser in the aircraft section, after holding  various roles in different departments he was promoted to drawing and planning administrator in the production services department.  After 36 years service at English Electric Geoff took early retirement and following a break began working on a clothing and household stall on Accrington Market for around ten years.

An accomplished singer, Geoff was a lyric Tenor with a very wide vocal range.  From a young age he sang with the Bel Canto theatre group and many other local theatre companies playing numerous male lead parts.  Geoff sang with St James mission church choir, Leyland choir and many other choirs,  he also sang semi professionally around Lancashire and Manchester for churches during wedding and religious services.  Geoff could also play the piano and would often play whilst singing.  Singing was a passion he carried on until his later years.

Geoff loved to cycle in his younger days and later enjoyed his holidays abroad visiting Spain, Goa and on many occasions to Egypt.

Geoff loved cats and would often take in strays and he was never without a cat in the house.  Geoff was an active member of the community and was a member of Enfield residents association.

Geoff will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Donations in lieu of flowers are requested in memory of Geoff on behalf of All Saints church Clayton Le Moors.  To make a donation, please click the blue donate button at the foot of this page.

Please feel free to leave a message for Geoff’s online memorial book by completing the form below.

 

Mandy Hartley

The world is a little dimmer without Geoff in it. A lovely man who was beloved by family and many friends. My deepest condolences to all the family and friends.

 

Tim OKane

I liked Geoff a lot. Apart from his musical talent he was active in community groups such as the Enfield Residents Association and Prospects. A sad loss to the community.

 

Shelley Daniels

Uncle Geoff was a wonderful, kind-hearted man who held a special place in my heart. I am forever grateful for his beautiful singing in the church on our wedding day. We will miss you, but I feel grateful for the many happy memories that I will keep in my heart. I know you are singing with the angels now x

 

Wendy and Geoff Lord

We used to live across from Geoff and would often see Geoff cleaning his immaculate little car with his old style hoover. He was a lovely man and will be sadly missed x condolences to his family x