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NAYLOR - Eric Allan On Friday, January 23, 1998, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, Eric, aged 56 years. The dearly beloved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Lee and Janean and loving son of the late Anne, dear son-in-law of Ruth, precious grandad of Terri, dear brother of the late Donald and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, January 29, at 1 p.m. Flowers or donations if desired made payable to the East Lancashire Hospice c/o Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington. Inquiries tel. 01254 233341.
RENNIE - Anne On January 23, 1998, suddenly in hospital, after a short illness and of Lawrence Street, Blackburn, Anne aged 58 years, the dearly loved wife of Jimmy, loving mum to Paul, Julie and Michael, mother-in-law to Ann and a much loved grandma to Laura, Rebecca and Sarah, sister to David and Barbara and daughter of Hilda. Will be sadly missed. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, New Wellington Street, where flowers will be received. Service and cremation at Pleasington, on Thursday, January 29, at 12 noon. Further inquiries to Blackburn Funeral Services. Tel. 260005.
SNOWDEN - Mary Sheila On Friday, January 23, 1998, in hospital and of Newbank Road, Blackburn, Mary, aged 69 years, the dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved Mum to Julie and her husband Peter, loving Nana of Gemma and dearest daughter of Ena. Rest in peace now, Mum. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane, Blackburn until Thursday, January 29 when the cortege will leave from Mary's home at 1 p.m. for a 1.30 p.m. service and cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but, donations in Mary's memory may be made to the SuperScan Appeal, c/o. Appeals Office, Queen's Park Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn tel. 57331
WHITTAKER - Catherine Peacefully on January 24, 1998 at her home in Whalley, Catherine, aged 66 years. The dearly loved wife of William and a much loved mother of Sandra, Ronald and Catherine, also a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Reposing in Peacehaven Chapel of Rest, service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday January 29, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired may be donated for the Marie Curie Cancer Fund, c/o Mrs. Jean Price, 39 Downham Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AU. Inquiries to Brian Price Funeral Service. Tel. 01200 441297.
GEORGE - Kay On Friday, January 23, 1998, peacefully, in hospital and formerly of Edisord Cottages, George, aged 77 years. The beloved brother of the late James, John and Fred and dearest uncle of Jim, David and Alan. A funeral service and interment will take place in All Hallows Church, Mitton, at 12.30 p.m., on Thursday, January 29, 1998. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of George to the above mentioned Church, c/o Mrs. A. Dearden, 14 Church Close, Waddington, Nr. Clitheroe, BB7 3HX. All inquiries to Eric Mayman for the Richard Chew Funeral Service. Tel. 01200 443045 and 442285.
LEAD - Harry On January 22, 1998 in Hospital, Fortified with the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Harry, the dearly loved husband of Gladys Lead, Beloved father of Peter and Angela, dear father-in-law of Paul and Pauline devoted grandad of Amanda and Dawn and great-grandad of Lauren, of 1, St. Phillips Court, Blackburn, aged 72 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at St. Peters Church, Mill Hill on Thursday at 10 a.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only, if desired donations may be made to Age Concern, Blackburn c/o Pauline Walsh (Chief Officer), 4, King St, Blackburn. Inquiries The Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251
PEMBERTON - Elizabeth Alice On January 24, 1998, at Fairfield, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Elizabeth Alice, the dearly loved wife of the late Harry Pemberton, aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday at 3 p.m. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries The Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn, tel. 51251.
WALKER - Denis On Saturday, January 24, 1998, peacefully at Byrom House, Blackburn and formerly of London, Denis, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Alice, dearly loved uncle of Eileen and nephew Karl, also a dear brother-in-law of Jenny and Henry. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 134 Darwen Street, Blackburn. The Cortege will leave from his nieces home on Thursday, January 29 for a service and cremation at 3.30 p.m. flowers and inquiries to The Scales Funeral Service. Tel 265911.
JACKSON - Alice On January 25, 1998, at Airedale General Hospital, Alice Jackson, aged 81 years, of Earby, formerly of Mellor Brook and Ribchester, after a long illness, now at peace. Dear wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Marion, John and Vera, loving nanna of Richard, Susan, Gregory, Janet, Rachael and Elizabeth, mother-in-law to John, Christine and Derek and great-grandma of Rebecca. Service to take place on Friday, January 30, at All Saints Church, Earby, at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Skipton Crematorium at 3.40 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if desired, may be made to Friends of Airedale, c/o Windle's Funeral Service, Sherbrooke, Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5EG. Tel. 01282 813345
QUINN - Molly Jane On January 25, 1998, peacefully in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit, Queen's Park Hospital, Molly Jane, aged 6 days, the dearly loved daughter of John and Kath. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Darwen where flowers will be received. Donations may also be made in memory of Molly Jane to N.I.C.U., Queen's Park Hospital. The cortege will leave her home address on Thursday, January 29 for a 10.30 a.m. service at St. Joseph's prior to interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 701145.
PEMBERTON - Trudie On January 24, 1998 at Haydock House Nursing Home, Trudie. The beloved wife of the late Richard Pemberton, also a very dear sister of the late James Topping and dear sister-in-law of Joan, a loving cousin of Doris Elsie and Edna and godmother of Peter and Kathryn Stott. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 341 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, where the cortege will leave on Thursday, January 29 for a service at St. Gabriel's Church at 12 noon. Prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery at 1 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired to the Derian House Children's Hospice c/o and inquiries to Talbot Funeral Service. Tel. 01254 695995.
DIXON - (nee Baines) Elsie On Friday, January 23, 1998, suddenly at home, Elsie, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert, a very dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Celia, Bryan, Philip, Catherine, Roy and Jane, also a much loved nan of Chris, Nic, Matt, Ryan, Maureen, Daniel, Sam, Thomas, Rachael and Greg. Always in our thoughts no matter where we go, Forever in our hearts because we loved her so. Funeral service to be held on Friday, January 30, at St. Leonard's Church, Balderstone, Samlesbury at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, made payable to Mr. P. Dixon, charity to be announced c/o the funeral director. To be in repose at and all inquiries to J. Kirkham and Sons, The Ashton Funeral Home, Fylde Road, Preston. Tel. 01772 735713
ENTWISTLE - Helen On Monday, January 26, 1998, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, peacefully in Queen's Park Hospital and of Oxford Drive, Knuzden, Helen, aged 66 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Jacqueline, Allan, John, Colin, Jackie and Alison and also a dearly loved mother-in-law and grandma. Now at peace. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane, Blackburn where flowers will be received. The cortege will leave from Helen's home for a 2 p.m. service and cremation at Pleasington on Friday, January 30. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn. Tel. 57331
SHAW - Margaret On January 21, 1998, suddenly, Margaret, aged 69 years, the dearly beloved wife of the late Richard Shaw, very loving sister of Freda, Gerard and Irene and also a dear sister-in-law, aunty and great-aunty. Rest where no shadows fall. R.I.P. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane, Blackburn where flowers will be received and from where the cortege will leave for a 12 noon Requiem Mass at St. Alban's Church prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery on Friday, January 30. Inquiries Co-operative Funeral Service, Blackburn, tel. 57331.
HOCKING - Geoffrey On January 24, 1998, peacefully, in hospital, and of Springfield Clinic, Geoffrey, aged 52 years. Dearly loved son of the late James and Gladys Hocking, dear brother of Margery, father of Tracy and Paul, grandad of Natalie. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Service in the Chapel of Rest at 2 p.m. on Friday. Prior to interment at St. John's Churchyard, Read. Family flowers only please, donations to SuperScan c/o the Appeals Office, Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, inquiries, E.T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 01254 877077.
DAWSON - Matthew Charles (Charlie) On January 25, 1998, suddenly, at his home in Great Harwood, Charlie, aged 72 years. Loving husband of Ivy, dear father of Roger and father-in-law of Jeanette, devoted grandfather of Russell and Timothy. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood, service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, to the United Reformed Church, Barnmeadow Lane, Great Harwood. Inquiries E. T. Birtwistle and Sons. Tel. 877077.
LEAF - Sidney On January 24, 1998, at Kingsway Home for the Elderly and of Heyhurst Road, Blackburn, Sidney. The dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Leaf, beloved father of Brian and Jimmy, dear father-in-law of Sharon and Linda, devoted grandad of Gary, Andrew, Karl, Katrina and Steven and dear friend of Betty, aged 78 years. R.I.P. Service at St. Anne's Church on Thursday at 3 p.m. prior to interment at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, where flowers will be received, or if desired, donations may be made to Blackburn Stroke Club, 3 Shear Bank Gardens, Blackburn. BB1 8AY. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
RILEY - Norman On January 25, 1998, in hospital and of Blakewater Lodge, Blackburn, Norman, aged 63 years. The dearly loved son of the late Mary Ellen and John Riley and much loved brother of John, Rita, Terence and the late Derrick. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at St. Peter's Church, Mill Hill on Thursday at 1 p.m. prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 51251.
LUCAK - Mykola Nicholas On January 25, 1998, (in hospital), Mykola Nicholas, aged 80 years, the beloved husband of the late Anna, dear father of Maria and father-in-law of Stephen, dearly loved grandfather of Cheryl and Richard and a beloved great-grandfather. R.I.P. A service in St. Joseph's Church on Thursday at 3 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and inquiries to Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen, tel. 873290.
COOPER - Norman On Saturday, January 24, 1998 peacefully in Hospital and of Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Norman aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Bessie, loving brother of Agnes and a dear Uncle of Arthur, Anne and Gail. Funeral Service and Cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, January 30 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired made payable to the George Riddoch Memorial Fund c/o Mr. Derek Riddoch, Empress Motors, 2A Empress Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1SG. Inquiries to Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service. Tel. 233341
REGAN - Kathleen On January 25, 1998, suddenly, in hospital, Fortified with the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Kathleen, aged 65 years. The dearly loved wife of Anthony Regan, much loved mother of Susan, Margaret, Martin, Clare, Kathryn, Andrew, Louise and Paul and a very dear mother-in-law and grandma and sister of Jack. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. prior to interment at St. Mary's Churchyard, Osbaldeston. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Family flowers only, if desired donations may be made to CAFOD, c/o Sacred Heart Church. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251
CATTANACH - Alice On January 25, 1998, peacefully, in Nazareth House, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Alice. The dearly loved wife of the late Alexander Cattanach, dear mother of Grant, Peter, Ian and the late Jeanne, mother-in-law of Ada, Dorothy, Susan and Brian and loving grandma of Sheila, Adrian, Gillian, Fiona, John, James, Martin, Edward, Elizabeth, Andrew, Ellen and the late Stephen. R.I.P. Requiem Mass at St. Peter's Church, Mill Hill on Friday, at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place. Family flowers only, if desired donations may be made to the SuperScan Appeal, c/o Director of Finance, Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, BB2 3HH. Inquiries the Alty Funeral Service, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 51251.
COOMBS - Ethel May After a short illness, peacefully, at Queens Park Hospital. on Saturday, January 24, 1998, in her 92nd year, the wife of the late Jack and dear mother of Jacqueline and John, a loving grand mother and great-grandmother. Funeral service a Pleasington Crematorium at 2 p.m on Thursday, January 29. Inquiries to Scales Funeral Service, telephone 01254 265911
HOLDEN - Hilda On Monday, January 26, 1998, peacefully, in Showley Brook Residential Home, Wilpshire, and formerly of Ramsgreave Road, Blackburn, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Hilda Holden, aged 93 years. Loving sister of Vera and a dearly loved aunt. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, where flowers will be received. Requiem Mass will celebrated at Holy Souls R.C. Church, Blackburn on Monday, February 2, 1998 at 10 a.m. prior to interment at St. Mary's Churchyard, Osbaldeston at 11 a.m. Inquiries, Talbot Funeral Service, 341 Whalley New Road, Blackburn. Tel. 695995.
WALMSLEY - Fred On Saturday, January 24, 1998, peacefully, in hospital and of Sandybrook House, Lower Darwen and formerly of Anchor Grove, Darwen and also of Accrington, Fred, aged 79 years. The loving husband of Dorothy and dear father of Graham. 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 30, for a 1.30 p.m. service and committal at Accrington Crematorium. All inquiries to Darwen Funeral Service. Tel. 873618.
CHAMBERS - Bill On Sunday, January 25, 1998, peacefully in hospital, Bill, aged 61 years. Loving husband of Sylvia and a much loved dad and grandad who will be very sadly missed by all his family. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, 134 Darwen Street, Blackburn, from where the cortege will leave on Friday, January 30 for a service and cremation at Pleasington Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Flowers and inquiries to the Scales Funeral Service. Telephone 01254 265911.
CHAMBERS - Bill Always in our hearts, Even now when we have been torn apart, You will be sadly missed every day, But the pain will never go away. Lots of love, Lynn, Roy and grandchildren Shannon and Danielle. xxx
CHAMBERS - Bill A dear dad, who will be deeply missed. You made us laugh, You made us smile, You always cared for us and never frowned, The time has come for us to part, We will meet again at Heaven's door, Until then, goodnight God Bless. Always in our thoughts forevermore. Love Susan, Michael and Paul and granchildren Shauna and Pearse.
CHAMBERS - Bill Losing someone special like you, There's nothing anyone can say to take the pain away. Love Denise, Tony and grandchildren.
CHAMBERS - Bill In loving memory of a dear father, father-in-law and loving grandfather. It's not the words, They are but few, It's the happy memories, We have of you. Love Janet, Paul and grandchildren Kendall and Jennifer. xxxx
CHAMBERS - Bill Love you always, You will be in our hearts forever, Miss you lots, You will always be with us. Love Pauline, Kevin and grandchildren. xxx
CHAMBERS - Bill To a dear husband, Who will never be far away, In my heart you will always stay, And one day we will be together, Always and forever. Your loving wife Sylvia. xxx
CHAMBERS - Bill Love you forever, never forget you, You'll always be in our hearts. Love Ian. xxx
HOLDEN - Laura On Sunday, January 25, 1998, peacefully in hospital, Laura Holden, aged 75 years, of Rosewood Avenue, Blackburn. Beloved wife of Jack, loving mother of Geoff and Alan, dear mother-in-law of Elaine and Maureen, also a treasured grandma of Kevin and Therese, Jason and Catherine, Lindsey and Greg, Karen and Rob. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Whalley New Road, Blackburn. Funeral service will take place at St. Barth-olomew's Church, Blackburn, on Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at 1 p.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington Crematorium at 2 p.m. Family flowers only please by request, but donations, if desired, for the Macmillan Nurses Fund, c/o East Lancs. Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Inquiries, Talbot Funeral Service, 341 Whalley New Road, Blackburn. Tel. 695995.
NIGHTINGALE - Margaret On Tuesday, January 27, 1998, peacefully, in Greenways Home for the Elderly, Darwen, Margaret, aged 91 years. The beloved wife of the late Mark. A graveside service and interment will take place at Darwen Old Cemetery on Tuesday, February 3, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations, in Margaret's memory, may be made to the SuperScan Appeal c/o Darwen Funeral Service, 61 Blackburn Road, Darwen. All inquiries tel. 873618.
SHAW - Margaret On January 23, 1998, peacefully at Willow Lodge and formerly of George Street, Margaret, aged 87 years, mother of Dorothy and James. Reposing in the Birtwistle Funeral Home, Queen Street, Great Harwood. Service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium on Friday at 1 p.m. Inquiries E.T. Birtwistle and Sons Ltd. Tel. 877077.
