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John Christopher Hitchon of Fernlea Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, died peacefully on Monday 10th November 2025, aged 75 years.
Known to family and friends as Chris, during his life he worked for a few different companies over the years, from being a Marine Engineer in the Territorial Army, to working for various transport companies including Hyndburn Transport, Blackburn Coachlines and also Moving People, then a little more recently working as a lecturer at Blackburn College.
In his spare time and during his retirement he loved going away on holiday, especially cruising, as well as going sailing and playing golf. He also was a member of Burnley Road Bowling Club and the Bredakwai Judo Club.
A dearly loved husband of Karen, a much-loved father of Honey and Kristian, a dear step father of Lindsay and Steven, a treasured grandfather of nine, also a dear brother of Robin and Faith and brother-in-law of Peter and Bernadette.
Chris will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will take place at 12.20pm, on Friday 21st November 2025, at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please but donations are being welcomed in memory of Chris for the Alzheimer’s Society. Further enquires please to Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.