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Pamela Hope Clayton, of Oswaldtwistle, passed away peacefully at home, held lovingly by her daughters on 10th January 2026, aged 82 years.
During her life she worked at the Blackburn Diocese and lectured at Blackburn College in IT. She gave her time generously to community projects such as Oswaldtwistle Twinning and the Oswaldtwistle Sick & Poor fund. She was also a soroptimist and a committed member of her local church.
She loved the outdoors, gardening and her book club. She had a passion for walking and travel, with her adventures taking her to China, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, South Africa and Europe.
A much-loved wife to the late Derek Clayton, a devoted mum to Alexandra and Victoria, loving granny to Loui and a treasured friend to many. Her warmth, fun, kindness and strength touched the lives of all who knew her.
As Pamela bequeathed her body to medical research, a Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 11.00am, on Friday 6th February at St Paul’s Church, Oswaldtwistle. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Pamela will be welcomed for St Paul’s Church, Oswaldtwistle and East Lancs Hospice at Home.
Further enquires please to Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.