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Derek Schofield of Yew Tree Drive, Oswaldtwistle, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday 22nd May 2026, aged 89 years.
During his working life Derek worked for the GPO (BT) as a telephone engineer, as well as completing his two years of National Service in the Royal Signals.
In his spare time and during his retirement he enjoyed different kinds of sport, from playing hockey in the Army to watching the cricket at Immanuel. He also liked football especially watching his favourite teams Blackburn Rovers and Everton, as well as holidays abroad with his family to Alvor, going in his local the Stop & Rest and walking as he was a keen rambler.
A dearly loved husband of the late Pamela, a much-loved dad of Andrew, David and Anthony, a dear father-in-law of Debi, Diane and Homera, a treasured grandad of Olivia, Ebony and Kelsey, a loving great grandad to Soley, Oaklee and Nova, also a dear brother of Maureen and brother-in-law of Alan.
Derek will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10.20am, on Friday 5th June 2026, at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, with donations in memory of Derek being welcomed 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.