John Haydock

John Haydock of Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle died suddenly but peacefully in the Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 19^th May, 2015, aged 68 years.

As a boy John attended QEGS then furthered his education at Cheltenham College, he taught in France for 2 years, then went to teach modern languages at Hollins School in Accrington for over 25 years.  After taking early retirement he worked at Bleasdales Garage for a while before moving to the Toyota Garage at Whitebirk until 2013.

During his life John was very active within his community. He was a keen member and Patrol Leader of the Boyscouts, a loyal committee member of the Guide Conservative Club for many years, he was secretary of the Blackburn Sunday League Football for over 25 years and was a great supporter of Referees.  John was also a member of the RSPB and an organist at Rhyddings Methodist Church. 

In his spare time John was a Blackburn Rovers supporter and played for the Old Blackburnians and The Old Accringtonians, he also managed Guide Con Club Football Club.  He was also a very talented musician and was also an avid Francophile.

John was a dearly loved husband of Tess, a much loved step father to David, John, Michael and Lynne, a dear brother to Roger and brother in law to Margaret, a treasured grandad to Kayleigh, Jade, Rachael, Joseph and Shane, a cherished great grandad of Liam, and a dear uncle of Mark and Kate and also a great uncle of Rebecca and Alistair.  John will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at Rhyddings Methodist Church, Oswaldtwistle on Friday 29^th May, 2015, at 1.30pm prior to cremation at Pleasington Crematorium.  Family flowers only please, but donations are welcomed in memory of John for Rhyddings Methodist Church c/o Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Tel: 01254 390542.