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Jean Mercer

Funeral Service

Time: 11.00am

Date: Monday 11th November 2024

Service Details:
Jean's funeral service will take place at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road Accrington BB5 6HA


Memorial Book

Beloved wife of the late Don, dearly loved mum of Tim, Nic and Lesley, dear mother in law of Kay and Graham, Loving nanny of Naomi & Chris and Matthew & Elle, much loved great grandma of Isaac, Annabelle, Ewan and Nathan.

Born in Rishton 15th November 1925 to Bill and Maggie Smith, Jean attended the local junior school then moving to the newly opened Accrington High School for Girls. On leaving in 1942 she became a student Radiographer, qualifying in 1946. Met future husband Don at the Dunkenhalgh in 1949 and married September 5th 1950. Three children followed, Tim 1951, Nic 1952 and Lesley 1954. Shortly afterwards Jean started to play golf, to keep in touch with Don! Returned to work part time, primarily at Burnley Victoria but also Christies, Manchester keeping her updated on the modern technology. She retired in 1985 at the age of 60.
Golf was now playing a very large part in her life with success both on the course and in administration throughout East Lancashire.
In 1988 Don and Jean moved back into Jean’s family home in Rishton where she remained after Don’s death in 2009 on her own until just 6 weeks ago.
Jean will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

  Donations in lieu of flowers are requested in memory of Jean on behalf of the Parkinson’s UK.  To make a donation, please click the blue donate button at the foot of this page. Please feel free to leave a message for Jean’s online memorial book by completing the form below.   Pippa Bishop Sending you all my love, I’ll be thinking of you on 18th,   Lesley Hawkey and Stewart MacLennan Thinking of Jean’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and sending heartfelt condolences. Vale Jean.   Lynn and David Lowe Our thoughts and with you all at this sad time. RIP Jean love Lynn and Dave.   Susan Enderby Auntie Jean was the person who introduced me to radiography and led to me training in diagnostic radiography at Guy’s Hospital, London. A long life to be celebrated and remembered. So glad to have visited last May.   Enid Smith Sincere condolences.

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