Thomas Quirk

Thomas Quirk of Waverley Road, Knuzden, passed away peacefully on Thursday 28^th July 2022, aged 94 years.

During his life Thomas was a hard worker and in his early years worked on building sites as well as completing his National Service.  He then worked for over 25 years at Norweb, before moving to the Star Paper Mill in Feniscowles, where he worked for nearly 20 years up until taking his retirement.

In his spare time and during his retirement he enjoyed going away on holidays to Llandudno, trips to Somerset and going to the Euston Hotel at Fleetwood.  He also ventured abroad until well into his 80’s having regular visits to Spain, Malta and Cyprus.

He also loved to smoke his pipe and have an occasional pint.

A devoted husband to Jean, a much loved father of Pauline and Linda, a dear father in law of Dave and the late Thomas and a loving grandad to Sarah, Louise and Lucy.  Also a beloved brother, uncle, great grandad and great great grandad.

Thomas will be greatly missed by his family who all loved him dearly.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1.40pm on Monday 8^th August 2022 at the Accrington Cemetery Chapel, prior to interment in Accrington Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome c/o Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR.  Tel: 01254 390542