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SCOTT (Also known as Margetson), RALPH
Formerly of Chorley, who died suddenly at home in Longridge on Sunday, August 28, 2011, aged 86 years. Funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Tuesday, September 6 at 12.40pm
HAND, KENNETH (KEN)
Ken's family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind support, expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence and donations for 'Cancer Research UK', 'Marie Curie Cancer Care' and other charities received during their sad loss. Special thank you to Rev. Stephen Cooper for his kind words and comforting service and to Sean and all at William Houghton Funeral Directors for caring and dignified funeral arrangements.
SHIELDS, CHRISTINE ANN
Peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, aged 60 years. Much loved mum of Chris. 'Dearly Missed' The funeral service will take place at Longridge Parish Church of St. Lawrence on Wednesday, August 31 at 11:00am, prior to interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to either ' North West Air Ambulance ' or ' Cancer Research U.K '.
AINSWORTH, HENRY (HARRY)
Thanks to Fr. P Wilcock S.J. for the Mass and Rev. Gill Mack of St' John's, Hurst Green for the interment. The undertakers William Houghton for the funeral arrangements and all the people that came to the Mass at St. Wilfrid's, Longridge to celebrate Dad's life. Many thanks for donations received in memory of Harry to North West Air Ambulance.
BATT, MARJORIE ELSIE EVELYN
With sadness we announce the death of Marjorie who died peacefully on Monday 5th December, 2011 in Banksfield Nursing Home, aged 88 years. The darling wife of Les, loving mother of Stephen and Barbara, Step mum of Susan and Tricia, loving nana of James, Stuart, Edward, Leanne, Emma and Angela, great nana of Nathan and Savannah and the loving mother-in-law of David, David, Steven and Pat.
'God Bless
In God's Arms'
The Funeral Service will take place at Inglewhite Church on Wednesday 14th December at 1.30pm prior to committal at Preston Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'British Heart Foundation'. All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Tel, 01772 782291.
BURNETT, JOSEPH IAN
( IAN )
Who died fortified by rites of the Holy Church on Saturday 10th December 2011, aged 84 years. The Beloved husband of the late Irene, much loved dad of Denise and Mark and father in law of Bill. The loving grandad of Helen and Colin and great grandad of Tommy, Joey and Evie. Requiem Mass and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid's R.C Church, Longridge on Friday 16th December at 11:00 am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to ' Cancer Research U.K ' . All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291
COWELL, ALAN
Who died peacefully in St Catherine's Hospice on Sunday 18th December, 2011, aged 72 years. The much loved husband of Janet, loving dad of David, Colin and Alison, the dear brother of Marian, Chris (deceased), Robert, Joyce and Dorothy (deceased). Also a dearly loved father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, grandad and great grandad.
'Gone from our lives,
But not from our hearts'
The Funeral Service will take place at Longridge Parish Church of St. Lawrence on Friday 23rd December at 11.00am, prior to interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'St Catherine's Hospice'. All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Tel, 01772 782291.
IBISON (STOKES), ANN
Who died peacefully in Longridge Community Hospital on Friday 16th December, 2011, aged 73 years. The beloved wife of Lawrence, the loving mum of Carol ( deceased ), Janet and Adrian, dear mother in law of Richard and Elaine and a much loved grandma of Laura, Joe, Oliver, Jack and Kate.Rest In Peace. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Francis the Hill Chapel R.C Church, Goosnargh on Thursday 22nd December at 11:00 am, prior to committal at Preston Crematorium. No flowers by request please but donations if desired to ' Rosemere Cancer Foundation ' c/o the funeral director. All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291
MARSDEN, JOHN
Late of Chipping, who died peacefully in Longridge Community Hospital on Saturday 24th December 2011, aged 72 years. The dearest darling husband of Joan ( deceased ), loving dad of Janet, Stephen and Pamela. Also a devoted grandfather and great grandfather. The funeral service will take place at St. Mary's R.C Church, Chipping on Tuesday 3rd January 2012 at 11:00 am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to ' Longridge Community Hospital Endowment Fund '. All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291
NIXON, STUART
Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Thursday 8th December, 2011, aged 80 years. The beloved husband of the late Freda, the loving father of Sandra, dear father-in-law of Keith and the much loved grandad of Stephanie and Alexandra.
The Funeral Service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Friday 16th December at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'Breath Easy, Preston'. All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Tel, 01772 782291.
SEED (nee Robinson), KATHLEEN MABEL
Who died peacefully in Alston View Nursing Home, Longridge on Saturday 10th December, 2011, aged 89 years. The dearly loved wife of the late William, the loving mum of Maureen and Diane, dear mother-in-law of Michael and Joseph and a much loved nana and great nana.
The Funeral Service and interment will take place at St. John the Evangelist, Hurst Green on Tuesday 20th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'St. John's Church PCC'. All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Tel. 01772 782291.
SHEPHERD, ROBERT VICTOR ( ROBIN )
Who died suddenly at home on Friday 18th November 2011, aged 66 years. The beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving dad of David, Robin, Sue, Ian and Carol and father in law of Christine. Also a much loved grandad of Adam, Jessica, Stephen, Kirsty and Harry and dear brother of Maureen and Richard.
The funeral service will take place at St. Matthews Church, New Hall Lane, Preston on Tuesday 29th November at 10:45 am, prior to committal at Preston Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to ' Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ' . All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 78229
THACKERAY, STEPHEN JAMES
Who died suddenly in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 20th December, 2011, aged 51 years. The much loved husband of Lynne, the loving son of May and the late Stuart, the dear brother of Kath and Chris and a fondly remembered brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
The Funeral Mass and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Longridge on Thursday 29th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'NWAS' (in aid of Longridge First Responders). All inquiries to William Houghton Funeral Director, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Tel, 01772 782291.
AINSWORTH, HENRY (HARRY)
Thanks to Fr. P. Wilcock S.J. for the Mass and Rev. Gill Mack of St' John's, Hurst Green for the interment. The undertakers William Houghton for the funeral arrangements and all the people that came to the Mass at St. Wilfrid's, Longridge to celebrate Dad's life. Many thanks for donations received in memory of Harry to North West Air Ambulance.
BATT, MARJORIE
The family of the late Marjorie would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy, support and donations received at this difficult time. Special thank you to James and Angela for their touching tribute and to Pastor John Irwin for his kind ministrations. Thanks also to the staff of Banksfield Nursing Home for looking after Marjorie during her short stay. Finally to William Houghton Funeral Director's for their caring and dignified funeral arrangements.
BATT, RONALD (RON)
Brenda, Pauline, Val and all the family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence, words of comfort and generous donations received for 'Vine House, Preston' at this difficult time. Very Special thanks to Vicky, Lindsey and staff at Belmont Care Home for the care Ron received whilst he was there and to the family Doctors. Thanks to Rev. David Anderson, to Rev. John Ball for his lovely service and to Mr Ken Brierley the standard bearer for his services. Finally, thanks to Nick and Sean of William Houghton Funeral Director's for their help and dignified funeral arrangements.
HAYHURST, HARRY
Elaine and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their kind words, cards and donations received during their sad loss. Special thanks to Dr. Helm at Royal Preston Hospital, also Rev David Anderson of St. Lawrence's Church, Longridge, for his kind words and administrations. Finally to William Houghton's, especially to Nick for his care and guidance throughout.
SINGLETON, JOHN
Margaret and all the family of the late John would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence and generous donations received at this sad time. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 16 and Critical Care Unit for supporting our family. We are grateful for Jeff Finch, Vicar at St. James Whitechapel for his help in planning the funeral, and to Sean and the team at Houghton's for their meticulous arrangements.
