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PAYNE Margaret On Saturday, May 24, 1997, suddenly, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital and of Lyndon House, Great Harwood, Margaret, aged 77 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Stanley, also a devoted mother of Lesley and Denise, loved mother-in-law of Leslie and Hamilton and a treasured grandma of Iain, Stuart, Neil and Leah. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 170 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors. The cortege will leave from her daughters home on Friday, May 30 for a 3 p.m. service and cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Flowers or donations may be made if so desired to Cancer Research, c/o Mr. T. Hanson, 142 Queen's Road West, Accrington. Further inquiries to L. Champ Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 390731
CARTER James On Monday, May 19, 1997, suddenly, but peacefully, in Benalmadena Spain and of Springfield Mews, Oswaldtwistle, James, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Marian, also a dear brother and uncle and loving brother-in-law of Elsie and Nellie and best friend of Dennis. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, May 29 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired made payable to the SuperScan Appeal, c/o Kirby Hughes and Duckworths Funeral Service, 204b Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Inquires: Tel. 235092.
WOODHOUSE Maureen On May 25, 1997 (suddenly) at her home, Peter Street, Blackburn, Maureen, the dearly loved wife of John Edward Woodhouse, beloved mother of Janet, Marie and Debbie and devoted grandma of Jonathan, Nicola, Craig and Kurt, aged 56 years. Service in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, on Monday at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
THOMPSON Edith On May 24, 1997, at Old Gates Nursing Home and formerly of Queen Street, Darwen, Edith, aged 77 years, the dearly loved daughter of the late Bill and Eda Thompson. Service in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, on Friday at 1.30 p.m. prior to interment at Marton Cemetery. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251
HOLLAND (Nee Barlow) Margaret (Peggy) On May 23, 1997, peacefully, in hospital and of Clitheroe, Margaret (Peggy), aged 66 years. The dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill) Holland, the dear sister of the late Irene and Roger, dear sister-in-law of Gerry and loving aunt of John. Funeral service and cremation will be at Accrington. Crematorium on Thursday, May 29, at 2 p.m. Family flowers only but if desired donations for the Macmillan Nurses Fund c/o Calverleys Funeral Service, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe. All inquiries Tel. 01200 442020.
HEATHCOTE Hilda Mary On May 22, 1997 in hospital and of Higher Bank Residential Home, formerly of Westwood Road, Blackburn, Hilda Mary, aged 82 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Harold Heathcote and beloved mother of Robert. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at St. Josephs Church on Friday at 10 a.m. prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 51251.
SHORT John On Saturday, May 24, 1997, suddenly in hospital, in Swindon, John, aged 67 years, formerly of Clarence Street, Darwen. The beloved wife of Dorothy, loving father of Suzanne, son-in-law of Nick and loving grandad of Curt and Jade. Funeral will take place on Monday, June 2 at 1.00 p.m. at St. Barnabas' Church, Swindon followed by cremation. Inquiries and sprays only to Hillier Funeral Services, Swindon. Tel. 01793 522797.
DARBYSHIRE Irene On May 4, 1997, suddenly, in hospital, at Pasatiempo, California, formerly of Lammack and Bristol, Irene Darbyshire, aged 70. The adored wife and companion of Leslie, beloved mother of Ian, Keith and Anne and a much loved grandmother. Deeply missed by all her family and friends.111 Pasatiempo Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060
WRIGHT Katie Leeanne On Sunday, May 25, 1997, in hospital, Katie Leeanne, aged 5 weeks, of Pilmuir Road, Blackburn. The treasured daughter of Lee and Linda, dear sister of William and Matthew and granddaughter of Michael and Carol. Service at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, on Monday, June 2, at 2.00 p.m prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent to the Special Care Baby Unit, Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn. Inquiries Waring McKenna Funerals, Grimshaw Park, Blackburn. Tel. 51577.
KENNEDY Edna On Tuesday, May 27, 1997, peacefully, after an illness, in hospital, Edna, aged 71 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Peter, Tony and Susan, a dear nana of Mandi, Julie, Susan and Anthony and a great-nana of Elisha and Thomas and a loving sister of Doreen. At rest in the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home, where flowers will be received. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Monday, June 2, 1997, at 11.00 a.m. All inquiries to Waring McKenna Funerals, 45 Grimshaw Park. Tel. 01254 51577.
BRAITHWAITE Nellie On Saturday, May 24, 1997, suddenly at her home in Seaton Court, Nellie, aged 82 years, a much loved mum to Lynn and Tony a dear and loving gran to Adrian and Leanne, To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, New Wellington Street, where flowers will be received. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday, May 30, 1997, at 1.30 p.m. Further inquiries Blackburn Funeral Services. Tel. 260005.
PATON Edwin (Eddie) On May 25, 1997, aged 26 years. Dearly loved by Catherine and Chantelle, mother Catherine, father George, sisters Denise, Maureen and Connie, nanna Catherine and Aunty Violet. A service in St.Joseph's Church Bolton Road, Darwen, on Friday, May 30 at 2 pm. will be followed by internment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and inquiries to Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Tel. 873290.
TOWNSEND Brian On Monday, May 26, 1997, peacefully in hospital, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church and surrounded by his loving family, Brian, aged 61 years, of Great Harwood. The dearly loved husband of Norma, father of Christine, Barry, Tricia, Pam and Thomas and a dear father-in-law and grandad, a much loved son, dearest brother and brother-in-law and uncle. R.I.P. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen St., Great Harwood. Requiem Mass will be said in St. Wulstan's Church on Friday at 1.15 p.m., prior to interment in Great Harwood cemetery. Inquiries E.T. Birtwistle and Son Ltd. Tel: 877077.
ROBERTSON Robert (Bob) On Friday, May 23, 1997, peacefully, at Queen's Park Hospital, Bob, aged 75 years. The beloved husband of Edna, dearly loved dad of Ann, Doreen and Geoff, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen, where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from his home on Friday, May 30 for an 11 a.m. service and committal at Pleasington Crematorium. All inquiries Darwen Funeral Service. Tel. 873618
WARD David John SRN RN BSc (Hons) MSN Tragically, at his home in Fort Worth, Dallas, Texas, David, aged 43 years. The dearly loved son of Eric and Rita Ward of Boxwood Drive, Feniscowles, a much loved and respected brother of Nigel and Michael, dear brother-in-law to Susan and Tara, cherished grandson of Ethel McGeever and the late May Ward and loving uncle to Germaine, Jennifer, Rebekka, Alexander and Isabelle. A sorrow too deep for words. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. All inquiries to Darwen Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 873618.
COWELL Isabella Jane Peacefully, on May 26, 1997, at the Manor House Residential Home Chatburn, Isabella Jane, aged 92 years, of Chatburn. The much loved wife of the late James, dear mother of Joyce and Kathleen also a loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Reposing in Peacehaven Chapel of Rest. A. service will be held at Christ Church, Chatburn on Monday, June 2, at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Skipton Crematorium at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if so desired may be donated for the Friends of Chatburn School, c/o Mrs. Jean Price, 39 Downham Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AU. Inquires to Brian Price Funeral Service. Tel: 01200 441297.
GREALEY (nee Woods) Ida On Monday, May 26, 1997, in Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Ida, aged 83 years. The dearly loved wife of John, dear mother of Dorothy and Anne, mother-in-law of Eddie and David, dear grandma of Suzanne, Antony and Louise. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Monday, June 2 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, made payable to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington. Tel. 01254 233341
WALMSLEY Agnes On May 27, 1997, at Feniscliffe Bank and of Dalby Crescent, Blackburn, Agnes, the dearly loved wife of the late Thomas Walmsley, be-loved mother of Margaret and Kathleen, dear mother-in-law of Peter and David, much loved grandma of Paul and Tania, Carol, Tracy and Neil and Claire and much loved great-grandma "G" of Thomas and George, aged 85 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at Pleasington Priory on Tuesday at 9.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries the Alty Fun-eral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
MORRIS Henry (Harry) On May 26, 1997, peacefully, in hospital and of Greenside Avenue, Blackburn, Harry, aged 76 years. The dearly loved husband of Kathleen Morris, much loved father of David, Bernard, Teresa, John and Ann, much loved grandad of Krystyna, Claire and Mary and beloved brother of Mary. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at St. Peter's Church, Mill Hill on Friday at 1 p.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield. Family flowers only, if desired donations may be made to the Stroke Association, Humphrey Booth Institute, Ladywell Hospital, Eccles New Road, Salford M5 2AA. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251
EDMONDSON Bernard On May 26, 1997, at his home, Watling Close, Blackburn, Bernard, aged 48 years, beloved father of Liam and very dear friend of Denise. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday at 9.30 a.m. Inquires the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 51251.
CURRAN Hugh Joseph (Joe) On Sunday, May 25, 1997, peacefully in hospital and of Southwood Drive, Baxenden, Joe, aged 68 year. Beloved husband of Bridget, dearly loved father of Joe, Catherine, Phillip, Freda, Patrina and Gerald, also a dear father-in-law, devoted grandad, dear brother of Freda, Tess and Pat and the late Seamus and a loved brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service and interment will take place at Accrington Cemetery on Friday, May 30 at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and inquiries to Kirby & Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington. Tel. 233341.
HILL George McIntyre On May 27, 1997, suddenly in hospital, George aged 71 years, the dearly loved husband of the late Annie Barnes, loving dad to May, Thomas, Annette, George, Charlie, Linda, Sadie, Fredericka, Helen and John and a devoted grandad to his many grandchildren and a good friend to many. Will be sadly missed by everybody. Reposing at his sons home. Funeral service and cremation at Pleasington on Monday, June 2 at 1 p.m. Flowers and all inquiries to Blackburn Funeral Service, tel. 260005
