Pat Holden, of Dove Court Nursing Home, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 3, aged 79 years. Walter Coupland Jackson, of Cheltenham Avenue, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on November 23, aged 88 years. t: 01254 390731 e: info@champfunerals.com. During his life Michael worked for the Lancashire Fire Brigade from 1959, where he then joined the Greater Manchester Fire Service on its formation in 1974 and medically retired in 1981; then towards the end of his working life he worked at the Pendle Heritage Centre. Pictures of those who have died in Hyndburn recently. She dedicated much of her time to being the best grandma to her granddaughters, and spending quality time with her family. She was a former Labour Councillor, serving alongside her husband for Hyndburns Central Ward. Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Services, Queens Road, Accrington. She was a former soldier and until recently a self employed barber/hairdresser. Joan was a devoted Christian, living a life of true Christian values; she was strong minded, determined and fiercely independent. Joans funeral service will be held at Clayton Baptist Church on Monday, March 7, at 10.30am, led by Pastor Anne Lincoln, followed by interment at Dill Hall Cemetery. Wife of the late Geoffrey Ellington, mother to daughters Andrea and Tracey, mother-in-law to Mark, grandmother to Liam, William, Peter and Micheal and dear sister to Steven, Nigel and Colin. Oswaldtwistle has lost one of its best. For further information contact the funeral directors on . Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. He also loved watching all sports, especially football, cricket and Rugby and played snooker with his friend on Friday nights. Families can raise charitable donations in memory of their loved one with payments made directly to the charities. It is with great sadness that we announce Sheila Halsall passed away on Sunday 19th Nee Boyle Died peacefully aged 94 in Blackburn Hospital on Friday, February of Carlisle Road, Accrington passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving of Mapelford Nursing Home, Huncoat, Accrington passed away on February 24, aged 89 years We regret to announce the death of Paul Phillips, much loved brother and uncle who Peacefully at James Page Nursing Home aged 96 years. This allowed him to pursue his dream of travelling the world working as a field engineer. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. Wife of the late Vincent ORourke, mother to Paul, Gillian, Mark and Jonathon. Earlier in his life he worked at Cocker Chemicals and William Blythe. He was the devoted father of Stephen, John, and the late Peter, dear father-in-law of Eileen and Kerry, cherished grandad of Beth, great-grandad of Levi, Lucy, Lauren, Isaac, and Cormac, and great, great-grandad of Jack, Winnie, Wilma, and Oliver. Tel: 01254 390542. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He was injured in Europe and spent a period of time recovering from these injuries after being flown home. She will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her. Devoted husband of Pauline and loving father to Daniel, Andrew and Amanda. To see the full list of death notices, in memoriams, and birthday memoriams, then please visit the Accrington section in Funeral Notices online. Jo loved spending time with Harry, going on short breaks, horse riding, watching movies and generally having a good time. Death Notice. Sisters Summer, Courtney, Libbi and Hannah and much loved niece to Ian and Julie. Husband to the late Janet, father to Jane and Sarah, grandad to Thomas and Nathan, father-in-law to Wayne, older brother to the late Barry Meller. Loving husband of the late Winifred, dearly loved dad of Sylvia and Meg the dog, cherished grandad of Alexandra, also a dear uncle of Barbara, Jean, Steven, Katherine and David also father-in-law and friend to many. 22. Following school he completed an engineering apprenticeship at Stotts in Haslingden before spending the rest of his life as a successful self-employed plant hire contractor. Joan Foster, of Queens Road, Accrington, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, aged 80 years. He had a season ticket for Burnley FC with his son Thomas and granddaughters Nicola and Leanne, and spent many a Saturday afternoon watching the match either at home or away. Before retiring, Ian drove HGV for Warburtons Burnley and several local contractors. Now they've faced justice. Along with her husband Raymond, they enjoyed family holidays including visiting their son in Canada and travelling through the Rockies on the famous Rocky Mountaineer. Sadly passed away in Whiston Hospital aged 88. He then started working again and met Catherine and began to raise the family. Tel: 01254 390542. She emigrated to America in the late 1950s where she met the love of her life, the late Philip Brady, in Chicago, Illinois. Trisha was a proud grandma/nana to her 13 grandchildren and centred her world around them. To see the full list of death notices, in memoriams, and birthday memoriams, then please visit the Accrington section in Funeral Notices online. His worldwide walking adventures took him to Iceland, New Zealand and Peru. Betty (b.1934) moved of Moorhead Care Home, passed away on February 18, aged 101. Here is a list of those who have appeared over the last week. Lynne also spent many years working as a carer at Wellfield & Henley House before moving to Broadfield in Oswaldtwistle. Doreen ORourke of Queens Drive, Oswaldtwistle, passed away on November 29, aged 89 years. Over the years Lynne adored her holidays abroad and cruises and, having visited Croatia for a day, she always had a yearning to return. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 10am at St Marys RC Church, Oswaldtwistle, led by Fr Sean OBrien, followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium at 11.40am. 24/02/2023 . Mrs Ann Seed-Donnelly, of Accrington, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, February 22, aged 83. It could be the perfect treat for Mother's Day! He was the beloved husband of Carol, much loved father of Allison and Lorraine and proud and treasured grandad of Rebekah, Hollie, Sophie and Benjamin. Now they've faced justice. Trisha started her working career as a time served hairdresser, going on to own her own business by the age of 21. Kenneth (Ken) Fox, of Lyndon House, Great Harwood, passed away on December 8, aged 82 years. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Born in Bispham, Ken moved to Accrington aged eight years old with his family. Family flowers only - Donations gratefully received to Alzheimers Research UK using the justgiving.com web page. Wife of the late Ivan and loving mum to Karenne, mother-in-law to Todd and grandma of Mike and Michelle. Betty (b.1934) moved of Moorhead Care Home, passed away on February 18, aged 101. The tiny brewery supplying Lancashire's top Michelin star restaurant with top range beer, Neptune Brewery's natural beers are stocked at Moor Hall and its sister restaurant, The Barn, Lancashire's 'Little Lake District' offering 'breathtaking' views and pub with open fire and real ales, The area is popular among workers and well worth the effort, Dad watched his own leg being cut off in bid to end 'suicide disease' that felt like torture, Andrew's life changed forever when his knee gave way underneath him whilst he was shopping for Valentine's day gifts, Beautiful cove walk with magical Harry Potter limestone pavement that's an hour from Lancashire, If you're a Harry Potter fan you'll definitely want to make the journey to Malham Cove, We ate at the top rated pub across Accrington and it blew us away, Truffle powder, lemon gel, parsley oil and micro herbs - not what you'd expect to find in a Thwaites pub, Tributes to popular Burnley butcher who 'lived everyday like it was Saturday night', Mick Clough owned M Clough butchers on Colne Road, until he moved to Spain and lived there for 18 years, The quirky garden centre on Lancashire border with its own 'fantasy land', The family-run business sells plants, but is also well known for its weird and wonderful art sculpture display, Lancashire estate residents fume at their '1990s kitchens' while rents keep going up, Residents of Clayton Brook's Places for People homes have expressed their fury over rent prices increasing as they feel they are not getting the service they pay for, Dad found dead at home after his worried mum didn't receive their usual phone call, Police were called after Gareth McKenna's mum became concerned when he didn't ring her. Peacefully on Monday, February 21, at Royal Blackburn Hospital, with his family by his side, William, aged 90. He sadly leaves behind his much-loved sons John, Tommy and Gavin and also his dear sisters Cathlene and Pearlie. Family flowers only please, but donations are welcome in memory of Bill for Breast Cancer UK, c/o Paul Barton at Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. 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