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Deaths

• FRANK LITHERLAND

  FRANK LITHERLAND To a much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Simply the Best Missing you, your loving son Mick, Thalia, Andrew, Charlotte, Mark, Isobel, Harry and Violet. xxx read more

• FRANK LITHERLAND

  FRANK LITHERLAND To Frank, my dear husband. God Bless you. Mary. read more

• FRANK LITHERLAND

  FRANK LITHERLAND I never wanted my life without you, Dad, and now that time has come, I feel empty and sad. I remember all the countryside walks you took me on when I was a little girl, and all the outings we enjoyed together as adults. I will miss you reminiscing about the good old days, but most of all, I will miss you being my dad. Love from your daughter Kathleen and John, Cheryl and Sean, Andrea and Alex, Lisette and Suzanne, Sofia, Wilf and Bea. read more

• john lever

  JOHN NIGHTINGALE (JACK) LEVER On April 7, 2012, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen, Jack aged 95 years. Beloved dad of Vivien, Jacqueline, John and Alicia also a dear grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, April 16, at 1.00 pm. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Birch Hall Care Home. c/o Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290 read more

• FRANK LITHERLAND

  FRANK LITHERLAND It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God took you home. Love you always. Joe, Carolyn, Kate, Sam, Paul, Faye, Corey May and Baby Frank. read more

• margaret grime

  MARGARET GRIME Peacefully in Royal Blackburn Hospital on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, aged 97 years. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Martin, much loved mother of Sheila, Brian and the late Michael, dearly loved mother in law of Brian, Kate and Janet, loving grandmother of Simon and Kendra, Zoe and Mark, a cherished great grandmother of Ryan, Rhiannon, Jack and Charlie, dearly loved aunty to Doreen and Bob. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Service at Blacko Independent Methodist Church, Gisburn Road, Blacko on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 1.30 pm, followed by committal at Burnley Crematorium, Accring-ton Road, Burnley at 3.00 pm. No flowers please but donations to Pendleside Hospice would be gratefully appreciated c/o and all enquiries to Helliwells Funeral Service, Stott House, Burnley Road, Colne BB8 8LA Tel: 01282 870898. This big World now seems so much smaller without you in it Margaret. We’ll miss you and love you forever. You’ll never be forgotten because it’s impossible not to remember somebody so special to us all. Shine brightly now you’re at peace in a happy place. The tears of sadness we shed now will become smiles in time through knowing such a loving, caring, humble person. You’ve not left us. You never will. You knew it was time to rest whilst you wait until we’ll all meet you again with happy hearts and smiles. Now it’s time for you to sleep without troubles special lady but look down on us and be by our sides to guide us Margaret. You’ll always be in our hearts and thoughts. Yours is a light that will never go out. read more

• GRAHAM PRESSLER

  GRAHAM PHILIP PRESSLER On Friday, March 30, 2012, suddenly at his home, Graham, aged 35 years, of Norfolk Street, Blackburn. The proud and loving father of Holly, dearly loved son of Shirley, much loved son of Philip and a loving brother of Daniel and Emily. Graham was a good friend to many and will be sadly missed. Life is the first gift Love is the second And understanding is the third We love you with all our hearts And you will remain in our hearts forever. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest until 8.30am on Thursday then at his mother’s home (Cravens Cottage, BB2 4LB). Service and cremation at Pleasington on Thursday, April 12 at 10.30am. Black clothing not required, Graham’s favourite colour was blue. Flowers and enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB. Tel 01254 57331. read more

• ELIZABETH FISHER

  ELIZABETH FISHER (LIZ) On Thursday, March 29, 2012, suddenly, yet peacefully in hospital, Liz, former Head Teacher aged 68 years. A mother, grandmother and good friend to many. Funeral service will be held at St Silas Church, Preston New Road on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm prior to cremation at Pleasington Crema-torium. Everyone Welcome. Enquiries to Talbot Funeral Service 341 Whalley New Road, Blackburn BB1 9SR. Tel: 01254 695995. read more

• JAMES SMITH

  JAMES JOSEPH (JIM) SMITH On April 3, 2012, suddenly at his home 'Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church', James Joseph aged 86 years of Rishton. The devoted and beloved husband of Kathleen for 60 years, dearly loved dad of Anne, Carol and the late Jimmy, dear father in law of Stephen, wonderful grandad of Lauren, Allisa and Liam and great grandad of Oliver, loved brother and best mate of Bernard and sister in law Joan, brother of the late Eileen and also a dear uncle. Recquiescat in Pace Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Charles Church, Rishton on Monday, April 16, at 10.00 am followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to East Lancs Hospice c/o L Champ Funeral Service, Bank House, Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington BB5 5DY Enquiries: Tel 01254 390731 read more

• Christopher Broderick

  CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON BRODERICK On Wednesday, April 4, peacefully in hospital, Chris, aged 84 years, of Church, near Accring-ton. The beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Chris and Nick, father in law of Linda, treasured grandad of Kira, Della, Anthony, Kiel and Lisha, great grandad of Joshua, a brother, uncle and brother in law. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired made payable to a charity of your choice c/o Kirby & Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 0AQ. Enquiries telephone 01254 233341. read more

• jeffrey barry

  JEFFREY BARRY On Monday, April 2, 2012, very suddenly, Jeffrey Barry, aged 69 years, of Livesey Branch Road, Fenis-cowles. The dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret and father of the late Alastair. Dear son of the late Donald and Bessie. The cortege will leave from Jeffrey’s home address on Monday, April 16 for an 11.00 am funeral service at Immanuel Church, Feniscowles prior to interment at Haslingden Cemetery. Posies of spring flowers will be received or donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance or Derian House Chil-dren’s Hospice c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 10-14 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB. All enquiries Tel. 01254 57331. read more

• FRANK LITHERLAND

  FRANK LITHERLAND A dearly loved father, father in law, grandad and great grandad. You will be very sadly missed and remembered with love. Son Hugh, daughter in law Marie, Sarah, Stephen, Shaun and Stacey, Emily, Mayah, Katie, Ellis and William. read more

• elizabeth taylor

  ELIZABETH (LIZZIE) TAYLOR Peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2012, Lizzie aged 92 years. Wife of the late James Noel and a loving mother of Barbara, Jean, Kevin and Lesley. "Lizzie was loved by her family and friends and will be sadly missed" A church service will be held at St Marys Church, Mellor on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 1.30 pm. prior to a cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton where flowers or donations will be received. Donations may be made in memory of Lizzie to Age U.K c/o Alty's Funeral Service. Enquiries The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF Tel. 01254 503240 funerals.altys.info read more

• richard dillon

  RICHARD DILLON Died peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital on March 31 aged 93. Former owner of Dillon's Barbers in Cherry Tree. Long time member of Pleasington Golf Club. Survived by his children Sheila, Sandra and Eddie and grandchildren Tom, Adam, Jolie and James.Service at Pleasington Crematorium at 1.30 on April 12. All welcome. read more

• FRANK LITHERLAND

  FRANK LITHERLAND Goodnight, Dad. Sleep in peace. Love you always. Your daughter Anne, Kevin, Glen, Emanuele, Gabby, Glen, Lauren, Ellie, Ashley, Sonia and Alex. read more

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