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Shirley McNamara

Shirley McNamara

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

Julie Lane

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 “Geoffrey” Croxford

John “Geoffrey” Croxford

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

Cllr Edward Blake

Cllr Edward Blake

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 (Tess) Haydock

Ethel (Tess) Haydock

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

Susan Bleasdale

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

Frank Worrall

Frank Worrall

Frank Worrall passed away peacefully in Mapleford Nursing Home on Sunday 20th October 2024, aged 75 years. Frank started his working life at Accrington brick yard before later working as a recovery driver for Walker Farrimond – Volvo. In his spare time he enjoyed playing crown green bowls as well as snooker and pool.  He… Continue Reading

Ann Waring

Ann Waring

Ann Waring of High Street, Oswaldtwistle, died peacefully at home, on Sunday 6th October 2024, aged 73 years. During her life Ann worked at Philips in Simonstone for many years and made lifelong friends along the way until she was made redundant. After this, she changed her vocation and studied Horticulture at Mysercough College gaining… Continue Reading

Joan Mullen

Joan Mullen

Joan Mullen of Foxhill Terrace, Oswaldtwistle, died suddenly but peacefully at home, on Sunday 6th October 2024, aged 83 years. At the age of 16, Joan worked at Elmfield Manufacturing Cotton Mill.  In later life she worked as a school domestic assistant at Rhyddings High School, with her final work place being at Brockhall Hospital… Continue Reading

Ann Devereux

Ann Devereux

Ann Devereux of Oswaldtwistle, died peacefully on Tuesday 17th September 2024, aged 80 years. During her life Ann worked as a secretary all her life, working for Brian Croft, D Mayes & Co and for the last 20 years until taking her retirement for her husband Ron. In her spare time and during her retirement… Continue Reading

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