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Peter Goodall of Edinburgh Drive, Oswaldtwistle, sadly passed away on Saturday 8th August, aged 83 years.
During his working life Peter started out in banking then moved into childcare in the 1960’s working in residential homes in South London up until his retirement due to ill health in the early 1990’s.
During his retirement Peter worked tirelessly in his local community for many charities, including Shopmobility and the Accrington & District Blind Society to name but a few. He also sat on many Hyndburn Mayoral Charity Committees over the years helping raise much needed funds for local charities. He was also on the committee at Oswaldtwistle Conservative Club prior to it becoming Ossy Social Club.
He also enjoyed watching cricket, especially Yorkshire and England, playing snooker in his younger years and organising events. He also loved going out for meals and quizzes with friends.
A dearly loved husband of Sue, a much-loved father of Wendy, a dear father-in-law of Matt, a treasured grandad of Thomas and Emily and a dear brother of Pam and Stuart. Peter will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3.00pm, on Friday 21st August 2026 at at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, with donations in memory of Peter being gratefully received for either the Royal British Legion – Church & Oswaldtwistle Branch or Mapleford Nursing Home. Further enquiries please to Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136 – 8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.