Rita MacFarlane

Beloved wife of the late Stuart, loving mum of Julie, Michelle and Katrina, dear mother-in-law of Pete and Andy, cherished nan of Chloe, Stuart, Ryan and Millie, great grandma of Louie, dear sister of jimmy and a very special auntie of Paul.

Rita was born in Blackburn and attended St Hilda’s school. Upon leaving school Rita’s first job was at R.O.F. in Blackburn.

Rita first met her future husband Stuart at the age of 17 at the Mecca dance hall in Blackburn, where they loved to dance the jive which was their signature dance, often taking part in dance competitions.

Rita was planning to go to America to become a nanny but all this changed when Stuart proposed to Rita and they were married in 1966 at St Thomas church Blackburn.

Upon the birth of their first child Rita became a housewife and returned to working life when Rita and Stuart became publican’s of the Bird i’th hand pub in Hindley, Wigan.  After four years they returned to Blackburn and Rita worked at Mullards  before Stuart and Rita became landlord and landlady of the Duckworth hall Inn Oswaldtwistle where they stayed for 15 years before their retirement.

Rita loved baking and cooking and enjoyed many memorable holidays in Greece and Portugal with her beloved Stuart.

Rita will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Family flowers only please. Donations are being gratefully received in Rita’s memory on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice. To make a donation please click the ‘Make A Donation’ button at the bottom of this page or send to the funeral directors.

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Jack Berry

God bless lovely lady RIP.

 

Lynn, Frank and Lisa White

Sending lots of love to all the family on the passing of your lovely mum xx