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Deaths

• frederick sharrock

  FREDERICK NORMAN (FRED) SHARROCK On Thursday, April 5, 2012, peacefully at home, after a short illness, Frederick Norman (Fred), aged 75 years. Loving husband of Sheila, devoted dad of Paul and Ruth, dear father in law of Donna and Mark and a treasured grandad of Rachael, Robert, Gemma and Sam. Fred will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service and committal at Pleasington Cremato-rium on Friday, April 13, at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the North West Ambulance Service Trust Fund c/o Funeral Directors. Enquiries H and G Wilde Tel: 01772 335974. read more

• Frank Young

  FRANK YOUNG In loving memory of Frank, passed away April 5. Frank lived in Darwen most of his life, later retired to Kendal with loving wife Jean. Remembered by all who loved him, daughter Joanne and son in law Patrick, close family friend Joan, daughter in law Jackie and grandchildren Leanne, Christian and Connor. Joined in Heaven with loving son David. Funeral to take place at Torrisholme Crematorium on April 18 at 11.45am. Any donations to Cancer Research. All enquiries Clifford Small Funeral Director, Caton. Tel 07776 267383 read more

• CONSTANCE STOWE

  CONSTANCE STOWE (nee Lewis) On April 8, 2012, suddenly in hospital, Connie, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mum of Duncan, Gillian and the late Vivien, dear mother in law of Jacqui and Mick, dearly loved grandma of Stuart, Leza, Samantha, Simon, Melanie and Lauren, also a treasured great grandma and auntie. A service in St Mark's Church, Blackburn on Wednes-day, April 18 at 10.15 am will be followed by cremation at Pleasing-ton. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Samaritans c/o Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen BB3 3HA. Tel: 01254 873290. read more

• FRANCIS HAYS

  FRANCIS FREDERICK (FRANK) HAYS On Sunday, April 8, 2012, peacefully in hospital, Frank, aged 90 years of Patterdale Avenue, Oswaldtwistle. The beloved husband of the late Teresa, dearly loved dad of Frank and a much loved grandad of Rebecca. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 11.40 am. Enquiries: Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service. Tel: Accrington (01254) 233341. read more

• robert wallace

  ROBERT JOHN WALLACE (BOB) On Friday, April 6. 2012, Robert (Bobbi) passed away in his sleep peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Catherine (Kitty), cherished father of Ann and Stephen, treasured father in law of Keith and Sheila, devoted grandad of Kelly, Kate, Mark, Andrea and Amanda, loving great grandad and playmate to Lauren, Thomas, James, Jack, Megan, Jessica, Melissa, Declan, Regan and Becca, also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle, friend and neighbour. Service and cremation will be held at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 17 at 11.00am. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired may be made in memory of Bobbi to E.L.H.T. Ward B2, c/o Alty Funeral Service. Enquiries:The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF Tel. 01254 503240 funerals.altys.info read more

• alice carroll

  ALICE CARROLL On Friday, April 6, 2012, peacefully in hospital, Alice aged 84 years of Blackburn. The beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mum of Stephen, Susan and the late Jackie, loved mother in law of Karen, much loved grandma of Liam, Zac, Stephen, Wayne and Danielle, a proud great grandma of Will, Harley, Lacey, Jack and Amber and a loved sister of Elsie, Bill and the late Harry, Lily, Edna, Arnold and Hannah. The funeral service will take place on Friday, April 13, at 3.00 pm at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Alice may be made payable to Help for Heroes c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 10-14 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB. Tel: 01254 57331. read more

• Marion Hough

  MARION HOUGH (nee Yates, formerly Rushforth) On Monday, April 9, 2012, peacefully in hospital, Marion aged 83 years of Blackburn. The dearly loved wife of the late Walter and former wife of the late Fred, loving step mother of Shirley and Alan, Michael and Michelle and Tracey and Malcolm and a much loved grandma, cousin and a good friend to many. Reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Mincing Lane, Blackburn from where the cortege will leave on Friday, April 13, for a 1.30 pm service at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Marion may be made payable to either East Lancashire Hospice or Derian House Childrens Hospice c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 10-14 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB8 2EB. Tel: 01254 57331. read more

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