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Rosemary Cook of Rowan Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, passed away on Saturday 20th September 2025, aged 67 years.
During her life Rosemary had a varied career from berry picking in Scotland to working at Coral’s Bookmaker. She also worked at Blackburn Royal Infirmary for a time and most recently as a support worker for Life Ways, formerly known as Paragon, for over 25 years.
Although work was very important to her, in her spare time she loved socialising with friends, especially down at the pub with the Tinker, the Bay and the Nags being some of her favourites. She was also a member of the Monday Club and a vocal member of Quiz Night. She also enjoyed going on holidays to Florida and Benidorm and was a frequent visitor to the Shamrock. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren Leighton and Harry.
A dearly loved daughter of the late Harry and Anne, she sadly leaves behind her much-loved children Lee, Natalie and Shannon, her dear son in laws Lee and Roan and her treasured grandchildren Leighton and Harry. Also, a dear sister of Anne and aunty of Stacy and Heather. Rosemary will be very sadly missed by all those who knew her.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3.00pm on Friday 10th October 2025, at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, but donations are being welcomed in memory of Rosemary for the Stroke Association, further enquires please to Paul Barton at Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.
Mines a pint Ribbons for when I get up there and don’t forget to put your bonus ball on. But for now I will toast to the stars as I know you’re one of them. Thank you for everything you ever did for me. Rest in peace Ribbons and you will forever live on in each and every one of our memories. ❤️Natalie
Yes make mine a double vodka and coke, mum i am going to really miss you although at times due to my mental health I could be naughty and get the eye rolls. You came and saw me at my lowest and I wasn’t the son you deserved, but I tryd,your hand in mine as a kid will always be a fond memory and taking Natalie and I to Chester zoo. You try your up most to help me but tough lo ve was what you needed as I’d hurt you and let you down. I know you wasn’t religious,nor am I for the word means tied back,you was a free spirit but it was nice to pray the intercession prayer with you. I can take comfort that now you are out of the body and present with God. You are in the stars now waiting to see us all again no doubt laughing and im sorry mum im going to break at this funeral but I’ll be strong for the rest of us always and forever your son Lee. Xx sleep tight mum rest in eternal peace. Please dont roll your eyes at God xxx loving you your son Lee xxx.
Gonna miss you so much Ribs! I will never forget your love, support and kindness that you always showed me and Cody all these years. Not gonna lie, I will miss the telling offs and eyes rolls too. You were always there for anyone and I thank you for that. We Love you to the moon and back. Now you have a well deserved rest and a laugh at us all Saboura and Cody xxx
Crying reading this i got the eye rolls too, on many occasions. God I love. My mum so muchthanks sabora. You came and got me that ill never forget xxx
Rest in peace Rose forever remembered forever missed. Lots of lovely memories to cherish all our love Mel, Procy & Family. ❤️
God bless yer cotton sox..a wish a could swear…me and you always had crack and that is memory’s xxx…Rosemary x