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Rubena Parkinson, formerly of Laburnum Drive, Oswaldtwistle, sadly passed away at Dove Court Care Home, Burnley, on Sunday 1st February 2026, aged 89 years.
Rubena started work at the young age of 15, working as a weaver in Oswaldtwistle. She was a hard worker and also worked for Mullards, Kamela and Wills Fabrics. She later changed career working as a carer at Braeside Residential Home For The Elderly and also Church View Care Home.
In her spare time and during her retirement she enjoyed going away on holiday, especially to Turkey, Egypt and Greece. She also loved animals, caring over the years for horses, cats and dogs, with her also showing Yorkshire Terriers and was a member of the Northwest Yorkshire Terrier Club. She also liked walking and was often seen walking around Oswaldtwistle. After moving into Dove Court Care Home, Rubena was lovingly cared for by the staff on “Swallow” and the family would like to take the opportunity to thank them for all their love and care shown to Rubena during her time there.
A dearly loved wife of the late Rodney, a much-loved mum of Gale and Heather and a loving mum to the late Gillian, a dear mother-in-law of Chris and Simon, a treasured grandma of Emma, Chris, Matthew, Elizabeth and Becky and great grandma. Rubena will be very sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.
Her funeral service will take place at 10.30am, on Thursday 12th February 2026, at St Paul’s Church Oswaldtwistle, prior to interment at Immanuel Churchyard.
Family flowers only please, with donations in memory of Rubena being received for Happy Cats Hyndburn, further enquires please to Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.