Valerie Martin

Valerie Martin

Valerie Martin, of Mount Pleasant Street, Oswaldtwistle, passed away peacefully in East Lancashire Hospice, after a battle bravely fought, on Wednesday 8th January 2025, aged 79 years.

During her life Val worked for Wills Fabrics in Oswaldtwistle and was also the proprietor of Kenyon’s Newsagents in Oswaldtwistle.

In her spare time, she enjoyed going away on holiday and has visited many places.  She also liked going to shows, both locally as well as a little further afield.  She was also an avid crafter, specialising in decoupage, making many beautiful, handcrafted cards.  She also sang in the choir at St Paul’s Church, Oswaldtwistle.

She sadly leaves behind her daughter Andrea, granddaughter Maddie, great grandchildren Albie, Aleia, Alijah and Alayna, also a dear auntie and great auntie. Val will be very sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.

Her funeral service will be held at 10.15am, on Monday 27th January 2025, at St Paul’s Church, Oswaldtwistle, prior to committal at Accrington Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Val are being welcomed for the East Lancashire Hospice, further enquires please to Paul Barton of Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR.  Tel: 01254 390542.

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