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James Parkinson of Rushes Farm Close, Oswaldtwistle, passed away peacefully on Saturday 28th March 2026, aged 91 years.
During his working life James worked for English Electric, Accrington Brickyard and then St Mary Magdalen’s up until taking his retirement.
In his spare time and during his retirement he enjoyed tending to his garden, going walking and cycling, doing jigsaws and going camping with his wife Doreen. He was also a member of Rishton Working Men’s Club.
A dearly loved husband of Doreen, a much-loved father of Stephen, Karen, Graham and the late Paul and Mandy, also a treasured grandad and great grandad. James will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11.40am, on Friday 10th April 2026, at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, with donations in memory of James are being welcomed for the Alzheimer’s Society, further enquires please to Paul Barton of Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.