Roy Pickering

On Wednesday 19th November 2025, peacefully at his home, Roy, aged 86 years of Blackburn. The dearly loved and loving husband of Carole, much loved dad of Graham and Alison, dear father in law of Lesley and loving grandad Roy to the late Elise. Treasured by all who know him.

Roy spent his working life as a TV engineer, a career that suited his patient, careful and meticulous attention to detail. But it was behind a camera that Roy truly shone. More than a hobby, amateur photography was a passion for Roy and he became highly accomplished, winning many prizes for his imaginative and innovatively composed images. His vast photographic archive was meticulously logged and referenced, each photograph reflecting not only the world he saw, but the way he saw it, whether nature, portraits, landscapes or his beloved mountains. Mountains captivated him the most, from the rugged peaks of the Dolomites to the vast majesty of the Rockies, mountain walking brought him real happiness, and the Lake District remained his most cherished place.

Those who knew Roy speak of a kind and gentle man, selfless to his core. Compassionate, thoughtful and unfailingly considerate, he was someone who instinctively placed others before himself. He loved his home and life was very much about family for Roy. He and Carole celebrated 58 wonderful years of marriage. Roy was truly happy finding contentment in the everyday things, like his garden and his beautiful roses, which he tended with the same love and patience he gave to everything in his life.

Roy had a great sense of humour, and enjoyed laughing along to Dad’s Army, and he loved his fish and chips and Carole’s plate meat pie. Meals at the Calf’s Head at Worston always saw Roy thoroughly enjoy … and finish, their Worston Whale.

In the heart of his family, Roy was a quiet anchor, steadfast, gentle, loving and true. He will be remembered not for grand gestures, but for the goodness he carried every day. In the hearts of those who loved him, Roy remains simply the best, a loving husband, a devoted dad, a proud grandad, and a gentleman in every sense of the word.