Herbert Greenhalgh – Bert

Bert passed away peacefully at home in Great Harwood, surrounded by his family, following a short illness, on 16 October 2023. The dearly beloved and devoted husband of Joan and much-loved Dad of Janet, Heather and Laura, and a dear father-in-law and Grandad.

Bert had a long career with NatWest in Oswaldtwistle and Colne, followed by a role with Pendle Enterprise Trust where he helped many new businesses start up and flourish. He was a keen steam train enthusiast and could often be seen at Whalley train station or Langho viaduct watching the trains pass by and was a Monday night regular at Read Con Club where he played snooker with other locals. Bert could turn his hand to anything from painting and decorating to gardening and the daily newspaper cryptic crosswords. He passed all his amazing knowledge onto his children and sons-in-law.  He had a wonderful sense of humour and was very proud of all his family. Bert will be dearly missed by all those who loved and knew him.

Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully being received on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice. To donate, please click on the blue button link at the foot of this page.

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

Derek & Jenny Greenhalgh

Joan & Family. Deepest sympathy at this very sad time ,our thoughts and prayers  are with all of you x

Janet and Fred Birch

May the Lord sustain you as you grieve the loss of dear Bert.

Joanne and Perry Quinn

So sorry for your loss, Bert was a lovely man, our prayers are with you all x

Helen and Phil Robinson

Happy memories of trainspotting together down at Whalley. We shall miss him. Deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

Richard Birch

Love to all of you. Time to think of all the great times you shared with your Dad. Xx

Ben Hamilton

Sending my condolences and warmest hugs to you all at this sad time. Hold on to the happy memories and good times shared together xx

Hannah & Adam

Sending all our love at this difficult time, Bert was a lovely man, he will be missed by many x

Laura Gee

Love and miss you so much dad. Thank you for everything ❤️ xx

Jed and Julie

We will never forget Bert our neighbour and dear friend for a very long time.

Dorothy, Helen, David, Mark, Jennifer, Lorraine, Bradley and Aaron

Sending our love to you all. What a caring, loving man that will sadly be missed by all of us xxx