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Deaths

• jennifer jackson

  JENNIFER (JENNY) JACKSON On Thursday, May 24, 2012, suddenly at home, Jenny aged 64 years of Blackburn. Loving mum of Dot, nana of Catherine, Victoria and Holly and great nana of Jessica, also a dear sister of Brian and special friend of Twink. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 6, at 1.30 pm at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The East Lancs Hospice c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 10-14 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB. Tel: 01254 57331 read more

• ronald norris

  RONALD NORRIS On May 22, 2012, Ronald aged 74 years. Service at Pleasington Crematorium Friday, June 8, at 9.00 am. Enquiries to Blackburn Funeral Services. 01254 260005 read more

• anthony gillibrand

  ANTHONY (Gilly) GILLIBRAND On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, suddenly, Tony aged 61 years. Much loved dad to Adam, Dave, Gary, Mark and Laura, doting grandad to Jake and Macie and dearly loved brother to Peter, Mark, John, Anna and Lucia, dear uncle and loyal friend to many. Reposing in the Mill Hill Chapel of Rest, 9 New Wellington Street, Blackburn. BB2 4DY where flowers will be received. A service will take place In St Peters Church, Mill Hill on Thursday, June 7, at 1.00pm, prior to cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Further enquiries to Blackburn Funeral Services. Tel: 01254 260005 read more

• ELLEN HARWOOD

  ELLEN “Nell” HARWOOD Died suddenly but peaceful in hospital with her family by her side on May 29, 2012, She will be very sadly missed by all her knew her. Ellen was a loving wife to the late Tommy, a dearly loved mum to Alan, mother in law to Ann and grandma to Emma. Also a much loved aunt and special friend. Reposing in the Co-operative Funeral Home Blackburn until Monday, June 11, when a 1.00 pm, Requiem Mass will be held in St Teresa’s R/C Church Blackburn prior to committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Ellen may be made to the East Lancashire Hospice. Enquiries Co-operative Funeralcare, Blackburn, 10-14 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB Tel: 01254 57331. read more

• marion dickinson

  MARION DICKINSON On Tuesday, May 29 2012, peacefully in Hospital, Marion aged 69 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Tony, devoted mum of Rachael and Gary, grandma of Garth "special granny" of Mia and dear sister of Norman. A service will be held at St.Peter's Church, Salesbury on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 2.00 pm, prior to interment in the churchyard. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest. Enquiries. The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Witton, Blackburn. Tel. 01254 503240 funerals.altys.info read more

• ALLAN GRUNSHAW

  ALLAN GRUNSHAW On Wednesday May 23, 2012, at home, suddenly but very peacefully, Allan aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Jennie, loving dad, grandad and special great gangan. Much loved brother to late Colin and Babs, USA, respected brother in law, uncle and cousin, and special friend to many. Funeral service and committal will take place at 1.00pm, Wednesday June 6 at Pleasington Cremator-ium. No flowers by request but if you would like to remember Allan, donations to Help for Heroes would be very welcome, c/o Talbot Funeral Service, Harwood House, 341 Whalley New Road, Blackburn BB1 9SR. Tel: 01254 679055 read more

• EDWARD WHITTAKER

  EDWARD (TED) WHITTAKER Peacefully, with dignity, on May 24, 2012 , in hospital, Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Chuch, Ted, aged 84 years. The dearly beloved husband of Helen, a much loved father of Colin and Colette, a dear father in law of Sharon and Geoff, a devoted and loving grandad of Katie, Bridget, Eve, William and Sinead, also dear brother in law of the late Maureen. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Church of St Teresa on Friday, Jun 8, 2012 at 10.00 am., prior to a cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only, or if desired donations may be made in memory of Ted to the Brain Tumour U.K., Tower House, Latimer Park, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1TU. Enquiries: The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel. 01254 503240. http://funerals.altys.info read more

• EDWARD ARROWSMITH

  EDWARD (EDDIE) ARROWSMITH On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Eddie, aged 78 years and of Blackburn. Dearly loved husband of Pat, father of Christopher and Stephen, dear grandad of Toby, much loved brother of Eric, Collin, Allan, Mary, Dorothy and the late Peter, dear brother in law of Lynn and Peter and a much loved uncle. “Eddie will be sadly missed by all his family and friends”. Service to take place at Trinity United Reformed Church, Brownhill, Blackburn, on Friday, June 8, 2012, at 10.45 am, prior to cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, to the East Lancashire Hospice c/o and further enquiries to Barton and Hallworth Family Funeral Service, 136 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DR Tel: 01254 390542 bartonhallworth.co.uk read more

• DOROTHY CROWTHER

  DOROTHY CROWTHER On Sunday, May 27, 2012, peacefully in Royal Blackburn Hospital and of Witton, Blackburn, Dorothy. aged 91 years. The dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Tony, treasured grandma of Simon and Laura-Jane, loving great grandma of Holly, also a dear friend of many. A service will be held at Pleasington Cemetery Chapel on Thursday, June 7 at 3 pm, prior to interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton, where flowers will be received. Enquiries: The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Witton, Blackburn. Tel: 01254 503240. http://funerals.altys.info read more

• john brighty

  JOHN PAUL BRIGHTY On Friday, May 25, 2012, John Paul Brighty passed away suddenly and without warning at home. A husband of 10 months to Yvette, father to Alex, James and Ricki, a son to Sandra and John , brother to Trisha, Derek, James and Susan and an uncle to Ellen, Bradley, Jordan, Courtney, Jake and Toby. He leaves behind a legacy of fun, smiles and laughter and an army of friends from across the nation. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and he will never be forgotten Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen. Funeral service and committal will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, June 8, at 1.00 pm. All enquiries to Darwen Funeral Service 59/61 Blackburn Road, Darwen Tel: 01254 873618. read more

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