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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Thomas Vickers (Bill), aged 79, on 9th January 2025. Bill, of George Street, Great Harwood, passed away peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Born on 28th July 1945, Bill lived a full and active life, known for his adventurous spirit, his incredible sense of… Continue Reading
Colin Monks of Nelson Street, Accrington, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday 18th December 2024, aged 82 years. During his life Colin worked as a plasterer and then later at Hollands Pies. In his spare time and during his retirement he enjoyed attending the New Era Men’s Group and loved going to and browsing around… Continue Reading
Passed away suddenly on Sunday 15th December 2024, aged 62 years. A dearly loved husband of Lucy, a much loved father to Raife, Arron and Keir and a treasured brother of Jane. Martin will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 1.30pm, at St… Continue Reading
Died peacefully in Vine House Care Home, Oswaldtwistle on Friday 20th December 2024, aged 85 years. A dearly loved mother of Catherine, Cheryl, Julie and the late Roy and Shonagh. Also a treasured grandma of nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Isabella will be missed tremendously by all those who knew her. Her funeral service will… Continue Reading
Shirley McNamara of Exchange Street, Accrington, died unexpectedly on Saturday 30th November 2024, aged 65 years. During her life Shirley worked for many years at Ashworth & Hoyle Starline Shoes in Rawtenstall as a footwear operative, then as a cleaner at the Yorkshire Bank in Accrington up until it closed in 2016. In her spare… Continue Reading
Julie Lane of Frederick Street, Oswaldtwistle, died peacefully in hospital on Monday 2nd December 2024, aged 86 years. During her life Julie worked for over 30 years as a school cleaner and dinner lady at Rhyddings High School. In her spare time and during her retirement she loved gardening, especially spending time in her allotment… Continue Reading
John Croxford of Hillcrest Road, Langho, fondly known as Geoffrey, passed away peacefully on Thursday 5th December 2024, aged 97 years. During his working life Geoffrey worked for Atkinsons Agricultural in Clitheroe and also at Brookbond OXO in Great Harwood. In his spare time and during his retirement Geoffrey enjoyed going caravanning, shooting and was… Continue Reading
Edward Blake of Manchester Road, Baxenden, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Eddie as he was known to family and friends, started his working life as an apprentice, going on to become a skilled lathe turner and later a toolmaker. After several years, he then studied hard to attain his teaching… Continue Reading
Ethel Haydock, of Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, known to most as Tess, passed away peacefully on Friday 8th November 2024, aged 85 years. For the most part Tess spent her working life in teaching, firstly at Hyndburn Park then later at Hollins. After retiring the first time, she was head hunted and asked to launch the… Continue Reading
Susan Bleasdale of Downham Drive, Accrington, died suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 26th October 2024, aged 76 years. During her life Susan worked as a care assistant at various care homes and also for a time at Slingers in Great Harwood. In her spare time and during her retirement she greatly enjoyed watching TV, especially… Continue Reading
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The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire BB5 3DR
Tel: 01254 390542
Eastgate Corner, 80 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1AR
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