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COSGROVE William Peter Kenneth (Ken) On January 18, 1998, peacefully, with the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Ken, aged 78 years. The beloved husband of the late Martha, much loved father of Marion and the late Elaine and Pat, loved father-in-law of John, Stuart and the late Brian, devoted grandfather of Alison, Carol, Sarah, David, Stephanie, Alexander and Linzi, great-grandfather of Ryan, Declan and Jordan, a dear friend of the late Barbara. R.I.P. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Requiem Mass will be offered in St. Hubert's Church on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. prior to interment in Great Harwood Cemetery. Inquiries E. T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 877077.
DURKIN Mary Kathleen On January 18, 1998, peacefully in hospital, Kathleen, aged 86 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, a much loved mum and nana. A service in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Edward on Thursday, January 22 at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and inquiries to Ainsworths Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen .Tel. 873290
BISCOMB Hilda On January 18, 1998, at Cuerden Grange Nursing Home, Bamber Bridge and formerly of Church, Accrington and Queen's Park, Blackburn, Hilda, aged 74 years. The beloved mother of Shirley, Elaine and Beverley, mother-in-law of Michael, Lawrence and Ian and a much loved grandma of Jane, Paul, Daniel, Naomi and Jennifer. Resting in the everlasting arms of Jesus. Funeral service at the Calvary Christian Fellowship, Ward Street, Lostock Hall on Thursday at 12.30 p.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Inquiries to daughter Beverley Redman. Tel. 01772 626468
PEARSON James On Saturday, January 17, 1998, peacefully in East Lancashire Hospice, James Pearson, aged 58 years, of St. Clements Street, Blackburn. The dearly loved son of Bertha and the late James Pearson, dear brother of Mavis and Glenda also a very dear uncle. Service and interment will be held at Accrington Cemetery on Friday, January 23 at 11.00 a.m. Funeral from the Chapel of Rest, Willows Lane, Accrington (where flowers will be received). Inquiries the Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 232604
NOLAN - John (Rusty) On Saturday, January 17, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church at Old Gates Nursing Home, after a long illness, Rusty, aged 83 years, will be very sadly missed by his devoted wife Patsy. A loving father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, New Wellington Street, where flowers will be received . Reception into St. Alban's Church on Wednesday, Janaury 21 at 6 p.m. followed by Requiem Mass on Thursday, January 22 at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment at Pleasington Priory. Further inquiries to Blackburn Funeral Service. Tel. 260005.
DEARINGER - Walter On Monday, January 19, 1998, suddenly, Walter aged 80 years. The dearly loved husband of Florence, much loved father of Christine and Anne, loving grandfather of Jeannette, Paul, Christopher and Timothy and dear great-grandfather of Daniel and Adrienne. Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen, where flowers will be received and from where the cortege will leave on Friday, January 23, for a 2.00 p.m. Service and committal at Pleasington Crematorium. All inquiries to Darwen Fuenral Service. Tel: 873618.
PICKUP - Elizabeth (Betty) On Sunday, January 18, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Deveron House, Great Harwood and formerly of Hanson Street, Great Harwood, Betty, aged 80 years, who was Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, the dearly beloved wife of the late Wilfred, devoted mother of Rosemary, dearest mother-in-law of Stuart and a very precious grandma of Steven. Betty will be loved and remembered by all who knew her. Reposing in the Hyndburn Chapel of Rest, Queens Road, Accrington where flowers will be received and from where the cortege will leave on Wednesday, January 21 for a 10 a.m. Requiem Mass at St Wulstan's R.C. Church, Great Harwood followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium. All further inquiries to Hyndburn Funeral Services, tel. 233133.
WILSON - Robert On Saturday January 17, quietly with his family, Robert aged 85 years of Orchard St. Great Harwood. The dearly beloved husband of Theresa, much loved father of Richard, Mary, Pat and David, a dear and resspected father-in-law of David, and Rita and a loving grandad and great-grandad. A requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Wulstans Church, Great Harwood at 10.00 a.m. on Friday January 23 prior to cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation c/o M. Harrison, 41 Punstock Road, Darwen, BB3 2SY. All inquiries E.T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 01254 877077.
SANDIFORD - Dennis On January 16, 1998, after a short illness, Dennis, aged 68 years, of Park Lane, Oswaldtwistle. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice-Mary, dearly loved father of the late Geoffrey, loving grandad of Mark, dear father-in-law of Joan, dear brother of Dorothy, Brian, Barbara, Beryl and Valerie. The funeral service and committal will take place at Accrington Crematorium, on Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m., Inquiries Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington. Tel. 233341.
LIGHTBOWN - (nee Stamp) Rachel Alice On Sunday, January 18, 1998, peacefully in Whitecliffe Nursing Home, Rachel, aged 87 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of William and mother-in-law of Barbara, loving grandma of Susan and Wendy and great-grandma of Stephen, Pamela and Emma. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Hacking St. where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from her son's residence, tomorrow, Thursday, January 22. for a 2.15 p.m. service in St. Paul's Church, Hoddlesden, followed by interment in St. Paul's Churchyard. Inquiries the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darwen. Tel. 701145
CAHILL - Margaret Suddenly on Sunday, January 18 and formerly of Greaves Street, Blackburn, Margaret, aged 93 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Emma and Margaret, loving auntie of Jim, mother-in-law of Ron, a loving gran of Marjorie, Wendy, Darryl, Kieron, Liane, Brendon, Dawn and Janet and great-gran of Andrew and Liam also sister-in-law of Mary. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane, where flowers will be received and where an 11.15 a.m. service will be held prior to Interment at Pleasington Cemetery on Friday, January 23. Inquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 01254 57331
HEYWORTH - Richard On Friday, January 16, 1998, peacefully in Sunny Bank Residential Home, Richard, aged 87. Beloved husband of the late Edith, dear father of Mary, Johnny, Michael, George and Richard and loving grandfather, brother and uncle. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 5 High Street, Rishton where flowers will be received. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, January 22 at 11 a.m. All inquiries to Rishton Funeral Service. Tel. 877447.
ENTWISTLE - Albert On Saturday, January 17, 1998, peacefully in hospital and formerly of Clifton, St., Darwen, Albert, aged 84 years. The dearly loved and sadly missed husband of Gladys. Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road. The cortege will leave from Surika House on Friday, January 23 for a 12.00 noon service and commital at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations in Albert's memory may be made to the Scanner Appeal, c/o Darwen Funeral Service, 61 Blackburn Road, Darwen. All inquiries tel. 873618.
DEARINGER - Walter Please note amendment to funeral arrangements as follows. Family flowers only please, donations in Walter's memory may be made to British Heart Foundation, c/o Darwen Funeral Service, 61 Blackburn Road, Darwen. Tel. 873618.
HOLT - Lily On Monday, January 19, 1998, peacefully in Springfield Cottage and formerly of Maricourt Avenue, Lily, aged 83 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Harry, a loving mother of Jack and Ken and a much loved mother-in-law of Mary and the dear grandma of Michael, Stephen, Amanda and Kenneth and a great-grandma. At rest in the Grimshaw Park Funeral Home, where flowers will be received. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday, January 23, 1998 at 1.30 p.m. All inquiries to Waring McKenna Funerals, 45 Grimshaw Park. Tel. 01254 51577
WILSON Robert On Saturday, January 17, quietly with his family, Robert, aged 85 years, of Orchard St., Great Harwood, the dearly beloved husband of Theresa, much loved father of Richard, Mary, Pat and David, a dear and respected father-in-law of David and Rita and a loving grandad and great-grandad. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Wulstan's Church, Great Harwood at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, January 23 prior to cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation, c/o. M. Harrison, 41 Punstock Road, Darwen, BB3 2SY. All inquiries E.T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 01254 877077.
COSGROVE - William Peter Kenneth (Ken) On January 18, 1998, peacefully, with the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Ken, aged 78 years. The beloved husband of the late Martha, much loved father of Marion and the late Elaine and Pat, loved father-in-law of John, Stuart and the late Brian, devoted grandfather of Alison, Carol, Sarah, David, Stephanie, Alexander and Linzi, great-grandfather of Ryan, Declan and Jordan, a dear friend of the late Barbara. R.I.P. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Requiem Mass will be offered in St. Hubert's Church on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. prior to interment in Great Harwood Cemetery. Inquiries E. T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 877077.
CHISLETT - Amy On January 20, 1998, peacefully in hospital, of Great Harwood and formerly of Stockport, Amy, aged 83 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Kenneth Chislett, loving mother of Peter, a much loved mother-in-law and grandma of Lee, Joanna and Kath. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Service in Central Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 27 at 1 p.m. prior to interment in Great Harwood Cemetery. Flowers or donations to the Central Methodist Church, King Street, Great Harwood. Inquiries E. T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 877077.
NELSON - Frank On Monday, January 19, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Whalley, Nr. Clitheroe, Frank, aged 81 years. The beloved husband of the late Phoebe, dearly loved father of Shirley and loving grandad of Adrian, also a much loved brother and very dear friend to many. Frank will be received into St. Mary and All Saints Parish Church, Whalley, Nr. Clitheroe, at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, January 26, for a service of Holy Communion. A funeral service will take place in the above church at 10.30 a.m., on Tuesday, January 27, 1998 prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, in memory of Frank if so desired, to Rev. Chris Sterry for St. Mary and All Saints Parish Church, Whalley c/o The Vicarage, 40 The Sands, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9TL. All inquiries to Eric Mayman for Chews Funeral Service, Clitheroe. Tel. 01200 443045 and 442285.
SUMMERFIELD - Alan On January 20, 1998, in the hospice, Alan, aged 65 years. The dearly loved husband of Dot, dear dad of Gail and David, dearly loved stepdad of Carole, loving grandad of Daniel, Craig, Matthew and Mark and beloved brother of Pete and brother-in-law of Kay. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, January 23 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but, if desired, donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice, c/o. Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Tel. 873290.
JACKSON - Herbert On January 19, 1998 at Clitheroe Hospital and of Whinney Lane, Langho, Herbert Jackson, aged 69 years. Cremation at Pleasington on Friday at 3.00 p.m. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
MARSDEN - Peter On Wednesday, January 21, 1998, peacefully, at his home, Peter. The adored and much loved husband of Joyce, devoted father of Elaine, Sarah and John, dearest father-in-law of Ian, Eric and Karen and the treasured grandad of Charlotte, Kyle, Christopher, Sophie and Leah. Aged 63 years. God has him in his keeping, We have in our hearts. The cortege will leave from his home on Monday, January, 26 for a 2.00 p.m. Service in St. Cuthberts Church Darwen, prior to committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in Peter's memory may be made for the Palliative Care Macmillan Nurses, c/o Darwen Funeral Service, 61 Blackburn Road, Darwen, all inquiries. Tel. 873618
HARWOOD - Harry On January 20, 1998, suddenly at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Harry, aged 59 years. The loving husband of Constance. Much loved father of Steven, Paul, Darren, Tracey and Martin, a loving father-in-law, a devoted grandad, and much loved brother to Irene , Dennis and family. reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Hign Street, Rishton. Service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday January 28, at 1.30 p.m. Inquiries, G Harwood and sons . Tel 877447.
COLLINSON - Amelia On January 20, 1998, peacefully in Great Harwood Lodge, Amelia, aged 88 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Brian, Barry, Geoffrey, Carole and Anthony. A dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Service and cremation at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 2 p.m. Family flowers only please. Inquiries E.T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 877077.
WHITHAM - John Derrick On Tuesday, January 20, 1998, in hospital, and of Worston Ave, Great Harwood, John Derrick, aged 76 years. The dearly beloved husband of Ella, a loving father of Barbara, Nicolas and Andrew, a much loved brother of Basil and brother-in-law of May. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 170 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors. Funeral service will take place on Monday, January 26, with cremation at Accrington Crematorium at 2 p.m. prior to a memorial service at The New Jerusalem Church, Arthur Street, Clayton-le-Moors at 2.45 p.m., where family and friends will meet. Flowers and further inquiries to L Champ Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 390731.
BROWN - MABEL EILEEN. Peacefully on 20th January, 1998 aged 77 years, the much loved wife of Jack, dear mother of Bob, Michael and Carol, mother-in-law of Edaward, Evelyn and Pauline and a devoted grandmother of Neil and Andrew. The funeral service and burial took place at St. Marys Church, Lowton on Friday 23rd January at 12 noon. All enquires to Knox and Son Ltd. Tel. 601122.
BURCHALL - On 21st January, 1998 at his home in Millingford Avenue, Golborne, NEIL FRED aged 36 years, the dearest husband of Kath, dear step father of Vickie and Mark, loving son of Fred and Renee, much loved brother of David, Linda and Craig. Funeral service took place on Monday January 26th in St. Thomas's Church, Golborne at 2.30pm and was followed by interment in the church yard. All enquiries to Alan Jones Funeral Directors, Ashland House, 87 Old Road. Tel. Ashton-in-Makerfield 271824.
WOOD - ETHEL On 20th January, 1998, peacefully in hospital and of Lowton Road, Golborne, aged 71 years, the loved wife of the late LESLIE, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Enquiries to Knox and Son Ltd. Tel. 01942-601122.
HILTON - On Wednesday 21, January 1998, peacefully in hospital, Doris aged 84 years of Hollins Lane, Unsworth, devoted wife of the late Jack dearly loved mum of Joan and John, mother in law of Roberta, a loving gran and greatgran. Funeral took place Monday January 26, with service at Unsworth North Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Rochdale. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Bury Hospice. C/o and all enquiries to F Hamer Funeral Service, 48/50 Walmersley Rd, Bury. 797 7133.
ROBINSON - On January 18, 1998 in hospital and of Chestnut Ave Bury, Hilda, aged 91 years. Service and committal took place at Rochdale Crematorium on January 26, 1998. All enquiries to Unsworth's Funeral Service Tel: 0161 764 8622 How do you write on paper, The feelings you have inside; Of the emptiness and heartache, When the mum you love has died. To us you were so special, We will miss you every day; Thank you mum for the love you shared, Thank you mum for the way you cared. Our sad loss is God' gain. God bless, -Daughter Brenda, sons Brian and Neil, daughters-in-law Janet and Christine. She walked through our lives in carpet slippers, with an apron full of love -From grandchildren Lee, Howard, Lesley, Vicki, Paul, Lee, Darren and Stephen. Goodnight sweet dreams nan, Will be deeply missed -Great grandchildren and Ryan Gooodnight God bless auntie Hilda -From Emma, Harry and Frank
BURKE - On January 23rd l998, peacefully in Manor Court Residential Home, Harwood, TOM, aged 85 years, (formerly of Shalfleet Close, Harwood and New Bury Farnworth) dearly loved husband of the late EDITH, beloved cousin of Irene and dear uncle to Anita and John. Cortege will leave The Old Parsonage, 20 Park Street, Bolton on Friday January 30th l998 at 1.15pm, for service and committal in Overdale West Chapel at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory if desired may be sent for Parkinsons Disease Association or Manor Court Residential Home. All enquiries and donations to Shaw & Son Funeral Directors Tel. 526218
