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Simon Smith of Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle, passed away on Sunday 5th October 2025, aged 54 years.
In his younger years Simon had various jobs including working with his dad at Walkers, then for a while at Sally’s, with his last job then being at Pet’s Choice, but his favourite was coaching the girls football team..
In his spare time, he enjoyed writing articles for the Blackburn Fanzine – 4000 holes, with his works being featured regularly. He was also a member of a writing club and even had his own book published. Simon was an avid Blackburn Rovers fan and collected football programmes and had many from lots of different teams. He also collected books, enjoying different types of genres, from novels to sport, especially ones on football and music.
Simon sadly leaves behind his much-loved fiancé Sarah, his children Ione, Robert and Alfie, his dad Peter, his sister Tracey and brother-in-law Lee, his niece Lilly and nephew Freddie, as well as in laws to be, Kath, Steph and Jackie. Simon will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 9.40am, on Wednesday 29th October 2025, at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Simon are being welcomed for MIND, further enquires please to Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542