Roger Metcalfe

Roger Metcalfe of Merlin Court, Oswaldtwistle, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday 10th June 2020, aged 60 years.

During his life Roger has worked as a Joiner, a Taxi Driver, but is best known from his time working as a Pub Landlord. Over the years he has run the Mort Arms in Tyldesley, The Brooklyn in Bolton before taking on the Stop & Rest in Oswaldtwistle.

In his spare time, he loved fishing, going on holiday to Spain and spending time with his much loved dogs Suzy and Rocky. He was also an avid Manchester City fan.

Roger sadly leaves behind his wife Janet, his son Kevin and daughter in law Toni, his step sons Mark and Wayne and their partners Helen, and Jamie, his grandchildren Jake, Robbie and Skylar-Rae, his great grandchildren Ollie and Amelia and also his niece Sarah and nephew David.

Roger will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.

A private celebration of life service will be held due to the current restrictions.

No Flowers Please, but donations are welcomed for the British Heart Foundation in memory of Roger, and may be made by phone, by post, or by envelope drop off at the funeral home (Accrington or Oswaldtwistle), further enquires to Paul Barton c/o Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.