Peter Crook

In hospital with his family by his side on 25th November 2024, Peter aged 80 years of Burnley and formerly of Blackburn, Knuzden and Rishton. Much loved partner of Ruth, loving husband of Eileen (deceased 2005), father, step-father, grandfather, relative and friend to many.

Peter spent his working life working at ROF, Blackburn, as a toolmaker and shop steward, always on hand to help people fight for their rights. He was a keen fisherman, angling was his passion and he loved to spend time in waders in the rivers casting a line or two. A lifelong Blackburn Rovers supporter, Peter developed his passion for his team as a young boy watching Ewood from the upstairs window at his parent’s home. He enjoyed gardening and loved roses and spent many happy hours outdoors. He was a man’s man who looked forward to escaping to the club to enjoy a pint, and a catch up with his mates. Peter loved to travel and over his lifetime he was lucky enough to travel the globe enjoying many wonderful trips including to Australia and later to the USA to visit family members. Peter also dearly loved his 2 dogs Benny and Rosie who were his loyal companions and brought him great joy and comfort in his later years.

Donations in lieu of flowers are requested in memory of Peter on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice. To make a donation, please click the blue donate button at the foot of this page.

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Paul Bird

Sorry to hear about Pete. He was married to my Aunty Eileen, mother of Ian., Shaun and Wayne Lever. I was sorry to here the news of his passing. God rest his soul. From Paul and family.

 

Dave Driver

R.I.P my friend, thank you for the memories, although it’s been 40 years since we were in each other’s company, I still remember how you had plenty of time for a young lad from Ossy, So sad , and I will always remember your renditions of Neil Diamond, Hopefully we will meet up again when my time comes,