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Alan Devereux, formerly of Royds Street, Accrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday 22nd May 2025, aged 74 years.
During his life Alan was a hard worker and has worked for several companies over the years, including JD Printing, WM Birtwistle’s, GEC and BAC at Samlesbury to name but a few, working as a time served engineer, setter/operator and an aircraft fitter.
In his spare time and during his retirement, he enjoyed angling, going coarse fishing. He also gave lessons in “casting a fly” at Whalley Trout Fishery, as well as being a water bailiff and rearing trout. He was a devoted member of the Accrington Angling Association and Accrington Anglers, where he served as vice-chairman, match secretary and main bailiff. He also enjoyed a game of snooker, when out sociailising.
Alan will be very sadly missed by all who knew him and sadly leaves behind his sons Martin and Alan, brothers Ron and Barry and sister Lynne. Also, a dear brother of the late Neil and Evelyn, brother-in-law to Heidi, Ken and the late Ann and much-loved uncle and great uncle.
A celebration of life service will be held at 9.40am, on Tuesday 3rd June 2025, at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Alan are being welcomed for the Stroke Association, further enquires please to Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.