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COX Gary We will keep you in our hearts forever, Remembering the good laughs, we shared, And the good times we had together, May God Bless you and keep you. Love, Pauline, Sara, Emma, Leah and Colette.
SMITH Derek On Sunday, June 22, 1997, suddenly in hospital, Derek Smith, aged 58 years, of Fecitt Brow, Blackburn. The dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Tony and a dear brother-in-law. At rest in the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home. Service at St. Oswald's Church, Knuzden on Friday, June 27, at 1 p.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Stroke Association, c/o Mrs Lynn Cox, Park Lee Hospital, Blackburn, BB2 3NY. Inquiries Waring McKenna Funerals, Grimshaw Park, Blackburn Tel. 51577.
MILLAR Doctor T. C. On Friday, June 20, 1997, suddenly, at the home of his daughter, in Spain and of Oswald- twistle, Dr. Thomas Cecil. The beloved husband of Joan, and devoted daddy of Maureen and the late Jacqueline and Graeme, father-in-law of Marcos, also loving grandpa of Chippi, Rebecca, Ben and Lucinda. Funeral arrangements later, all inquiries to the Richard Chew Funeral Service, Clitheroe. Tel. 01200 443045
WYATT Dorothy Mary On Saturday, June 21,1997, Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church, peacefully, in Hospital and cradled in the arms of her children, Dorothy the beloved wife of the late William (Bill), precious mother of Christine, Bernard, Graham and Jean, much loved mother-in-law, devoted nana and great-grandma and a dearly loved sister, auntie and friend. RIP Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from Dorothy's home address at 12.00 noon for a 12.15 p.m Requiem Mass at St. Albans followed by cremation at Pleasington on Friday, June 27. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 57331.
HOYLE (nee Asher) Denise To a loving daughter who passed away on Saturday, June 21, 1997, aged 43 years. Life goes on day by day, We miss you more than words can say. Love from Dad and Joan.
RUSHTON Margaret Hannah On June 20, 1997, peacefully, at Devron House and of Great Harwood, Margaret, aged 77 years. The loving wife of Thomas, much loved mother of Michael and David, dear mother-in-law of Vera and Mary, a devoted grandma of Peter, Michelle and David, great-grandad of Dylan Jake, a dear sister of Dora, Kathleen and the late John. R.I.P. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the Macmillan Nurses, c/o E. T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 877077
MORRISON Nora Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, June 21, 1997, Nora, aged 78 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Susan, Joseph, John, James and Mary and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Rest In Peace. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane where flowers will be received and from where the cortege will leave at 1.30 p.m for a 1.45 p.m. service at St. Anne's Church followed by burial at Pleasington Cemetery on Thursday, June 26. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 57331.
CARTER Fred On Sunday, June 22, 1997 peacefully in Hospital Fred aged 70 years the dearly loved husband of Ivy, and a dear brother-in-law of Olive and May. At rest at the Shear Brow Rooms of repose where flowers will be received. Funeral Service at St. Mary's Church, Mellor on Friday, June 27, 1997 at 10.00 a.m prior to cremation at Pleasington. All inquiries to Waring McKenna Funerals, 213 Shear Brow, 45 Grimshaw Park. Tel. 01254 51577
RIDING Alice On Saturday, June 21, 1997, peacefully at Hazeldene Nursing Home , Alice, aged 87 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Frank, a dear sister of Rachel and a loving auntie. At rest at the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home, family flowers only, donations if desired Parkinsons Disease Society or the Stroke Association. Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church on Thursday, July 3, 1997 at 11.00 a.m prior to cremation at Pleasington. All inquiries to Waring McKenna Funerals, 45 Grimshaw Park. Tel. 01254 51577
WYATT Dorothy Mary Mother, even though you are no longer with us, we know you will always be watching over us. Forever in our hearts. Bernard, Marie and John.
WYATT Dorothy Mary Nan, knowing you'll always be there, God Bless and all our love Martin and Helen.
PLATT (formerly Abbott) (nee Hoyle) Irene On June 20, 1997, suddenly, on arrival at Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Irene, aged 70 years, of Church. Dearly loved mother of Milton, Maureen, Chris, Ronald, Tony and Sharon and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma, devoted twin sister to Margaret and a dear sister of Jim. The funeral service will take place at Antley Methodist Church on Friday, June 27 at 1 p.m. followed by interment at Dill Hall Cemetery. Flowers and inquiries to Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington. Tel. 233341
CROMPTON Edwin On June 23, 1997 (in hospital), Edwin aged 75 years. The dearly loved husband of Laura, dear father of Mark and grandad to Lucy and Jessica. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, June 26 at 3.00 p.m. Flowers and inquires to Ainsworths Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Tel. 873290
BANKS (nee Manley) Mina Patricia (Tricia) On June 20, 1997, in hospital and of Wheelton, Mina Patricia (Tricia), aged 49 years, very dear mother of Jamie and Robin. Sadly missed, forever in our thoughts. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the I.C.U. Chorley and South Ribble NHS Trust, c/o the funeral director. Funeral service will be held at St. Barnabas' Parish Church, Heapey, on Friday, June 27, at 11.00 a.m. prior to committal at Pleasington Crematorium, Blackburn. All inquiries to Messrs. B. Livesey Ltd. Tel: 01257 262602.
WILDE Ellen Muir On June 23, 1997. at Hollymount Nursing Home and formerly of Read, Nr. Burnley, Nell, aged 91 years. The dearly loved wife of the late George Arnold Wilde, mother of John and Elspeth, mother-in-law of Helen and Richard, grandmother of Sarah and David. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday at 10.00 a.m. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Family flowers only. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 51251.
DUCKWORTH Alice Maud On Saturday, June 21, 1997, suddenly in Hospital Alice. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas (Tommy), much loved mother of Patricia, dear grandmother of Karen, Katherine and mother-in-law of Eric. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from Somerset Road, Rishton at 1.45 p.m prior to cremation at Pleasington at 2.30 p.m. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 57331.
FORREST Ivor Robert On Friday, June 20, 1997, aged 83 years, in Royal Preston Hospital. The dear husband of Gladys, the father of Roger and Anne, father-in-law of Joan and grandad of Carl, Charlotte, Colin and Diane and the proud great-grandad of Mark, Michelle, Gabrielle and Bethany. The funeral service will be at the Congregational Church, Knowle Green, Ribchester on Friday, June 27 at 11.00 a.m. prior to committal at Preston Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Wrightington Hospital NHS Trust (Rhumatology Research). All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel. 01772 782291.
MILLAR Doctor T. C. On Friday, June 20, 1997, suddenly, at the home of his daughter, in Spain and of Oswald-twistle, Dr. Thomas Cecil. The beloved husband of Joan, and devoted daddy of Maureen and the late Jacqueline and Graeme, father-in-law of Marcos, also loving grandpa of Chippi, Rebecca, Ben and Lucinda. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 1, at 12 noon, in St. Paul's Church, Oswaldtwistle, prior to interment at New Lane Immanuel Church Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired (please make cheques payable to the Intensive Care Unit, Royal Preston Hospital), c/o Mrs. M. Cookson, 1 The Old Coach House, Branley Mead, Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF. All inquiries to the Richard Chew Funeral Service, Clitheroe. Tel. 01200 443045.
JACKSON Kerry Anne On June 23, 1997, peacefully and surrounded by her loving family and boyfriend, Kerry Anne, aged 23 years, the dearly loved daughter of Irene and George, beloved girlfriend of Anthony, much loved sister of Derek, Jason, Gail and Michael, a very dear sister-in-law of Val, Catherine and David, dear aunty to Lauren, Nicole and Lois, dear niece and cousin and a dear friend to many. You will be forever in our hearts Kerry. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane until Sunday, June 29 when she will be received in to St. Anne's Church at 8.00 p.m. and where an 11.00 a.m. Requiem Mass will be held prior to burial at Pleasington Cemetery on Monday, June 30. Family flowers only please but donations in Kerry's memory may be made to the East Lancashire Hospice, c/o Mrs. I. Jackson, 2 Hazel Close, Blackburn. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 57331.
BATE Frank On Monday, June 23, 1997, in hospital, Frank, aged 80 years, the dearly loved husband of Florence Bate, of The Court, Manor Road, Whalley, loving father of Judith and a much loved grandpa of Jerome, Benedict and Hannah. Funeral cortege will leave from his home, for a service in Whalley Parish Church, on Monday, June 30, at 12 noon, prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. No flowers by special request, donations if so desired may be made to the above mentioned church or Preston and District Kidney Patients Association, c/o the Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 0RT. Inquiries Tel. 01254 232604.
CREANEY Michael Ronald On June 22, 1997, suddenly, Michael Ronald, the dearly loved son of Sylvia and the late James Joseph Creaney and a dear father, brother and uncle, of 69 Hastings Close, Blackburn, aged 45 years. R.I.P. Service at St. Joseph's Church on Friday at 11.15 a.m., prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Reposing at his home. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
RIDING Alice On Saturday, June 21, 1997, peacefully at Hazeldene Nursing Home, Alice, aged 87 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Frank, a dear sister of Rachel, sister-in-law of Nancy and a loving auntie. At rest at the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home, family flowers only, donations if desired to Parkinsons Disease Society or the Stroke Association. Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church on Thursday, July 3, 1997 at 11.00 a.m prior to cremation at Pleasington. All inquiries to Waring McKenna Funerals, 45 Grimshaw Park. Tel. 01254 51577.
MILLAR Doctor T. C. On Friday, June 20, 1997, suddenly, at the home of his daughter, in Spain and of Oswald-twistle, Dr. Thomas Cecil. The beloved husband of Joan, and devoted daddy of Maureen and the late Jacqueline and Graeme, father-in-law of Marcos, also loving grandpa of Chippi, Rebecca, Ben and Lucinda. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 1, at 12 noon, in St. Paul's Church, Oswaldtwistle, prior to interment at New Lane Immanuel Church Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired (please make cheques payable to the Intensive Care Unit, Royal Preston Hospital), c/o Mrs. M. Cookson, 1 The Old Coach House, Bramley Mead, Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF. All inquiries to the Richard Chew Funeral Service, Clitheroe. Tel. 01200 443045.
PILKINGTON Alec On Tuesday, June 24, 1997, in hospital, Alec, aged 55 years. The dearly loved dad of Janina, father-in-law of John and a dearly loved brother and uncle. "At Peace". Funeral service and committal will take place at Accrington Crematorium tomorrow Friday, June 27, at 10.30 a.m. Donations in memory of Alec may be made to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Hyndburn Funeral Service, Queen's Road, Accrington, all inquiries: Tel: 233133.
CREANEY Mick Goodnight God Bless Mick. Love Mary, Rod, Neil, Karl and Sarah.
CREANEY Mick I think of your sayings and treasure your smile, And know you're not lost, just apart for a while. From loving Ma.
DUNN Harry Suddenly at his, home, on June 24, 1997, Harry, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Ethel, loving father of Irene, Harry, Glenys, Sheila, Robert, Kenneth and Steven, also a dear father-in-law and dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service and interment will take place at Immanuel Parish Church on Monday, June 30, at 1.00 p.m. Flowers and inquiries to Kirby and Hughes and Duckworths Funeral Service, 204b Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Tel: 01254 235092.
CREANEY Mick There is a place in my heart, No one can fill, I love you Mick, I always will. Gone but not forgotten. Love you N.A.F.E., Eileen, Tom and family. xxx.
CREANEY Mick Another link has broken from our family chain, But only for a little while until we meet again. Maria and Bryan
CREANEY Mick Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love and to cherish and never forget, In Heaven he rests, no worry, no pain, God Bless you dear brother until we meet again. Paddy, Linda. All our love, Sam and Lee. x
CREANEY Mick To a dear brother and uncle. A quiet prayer, a silent tear, Always wishing you were here. From sister Joanne, Garry, Sean and Scott. x
CREANEY Mick With tears in our eyes, We whisper low, God Bless you Mick, We love you so. Sister Barbara, nephew James.
CREANEY Mick You're in our hearts, You're in our souls, You'll be a part of our lives as we grow old. R.I.P Uncle Mick. All our love David, Lindsay, Christopher, Michael and Carl.