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Deaths

• Annie butcher

  Annie Butcher On June 8, 2012, suddenly, but peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Annie aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles, also a well loved and adopted aunt of Yvonne, Elizabeth, Catherine, Daniel and Leon also John, Graham, Fiona, Laura and Moira. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph's Church, Darwen tomorrow, Friday, June 15 at 9.15 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Annie requested that she would prefer daffodils as a floral tribute. c/o Ainsworth's Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290. read more

• Roy Foster

  ROY FOSTER Peacefully on June 9, 2012 at Springfield Care Home, Preston New Road, Blackburn, Roy, aged 84 years. A service and cremation will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, June 18, at 2.00pm. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Where flowers will be received. Enquiries The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF, Tel. 01254 503240 http://funerals.altys.info read more

• JOHN WATSON

  JOHN WATSON On June 9, 2012, peacefully in Springhill House, Accrington, John aged 85 years, formerly of Chatburn. The much loved dad of Janice, Stuart and the late Alan, dear father in law of Caroline and John and loving grandad of David and Diane. Also a devoted great grandad to Lois and much loved friend of Doreen. The service and cremation will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of John may be made payable to the North West Air Ambulance c/o L Champ Funeral Services, Bank House, Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors Accrington BB5 5DY. Tel 01254 390731 read more

• MARGARET LOMAX

  MARGARET LOMAX (nee Crompton) Peacefully on June 11, 2012, at Hazeldene Nursing Home, Blackburn, formerly of Branch Road, Mellor Brook, Margaret aged 98 years. Wife of the late Albert and mother of Delores. A service will be held at St Leonards Church, Balderstone on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 11:15 am, prior to interment in the churchyard. 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. read more

• Elsie Woodbine

  ELSIE WOODBINE (nee Mather) On Sunday, June 10, 2012 peacefully in Magdalene House with her loving family by her side.Elsie aged 90 years. The dearly beloved wife of Frederick, very special and much loved mum to John and mother in law to Jane. "Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family and many friends. She was always kind, thoughtful and caring to everyone" Service will be held at St James Church, Blackburn on Wednesday, June 20 at 12.30pm prior to a cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired may be made in memory of Elsie to Rosemere Cancer Centre, c/o Alty Funeral Service. Enquiries The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel 01254 503240 http://funerals.altys.info read more

• Agnes Hughes

  AGNES ANN HUGHES (formerly Ann Mullan) nee Bailey) Ann was N.U.P.E Branch Secretary for Blackburn Home Helps. Peacefully on June 12, 2012 at her home in Preston, with her loving husband and friends by her side, Ann aged 90 years. Much loved wife and best friend of Fred, loving mum of Russell and Stuart, a dear mother in law and also a special nan to all her grandchildren. A church service will be held at Woodlands URC on June 19, 2012 at 10:30 am, 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, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel. 01254 503240 funerals.altys.info read more

• Valerie Addison

  VALERIE ANN ADDISON Peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, Valerie aged 55 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Gordon, much loved and treasured mum of Michelle, Andrew and the late Paul. A cherished grandma of Kirsty and Craig, dearest sister of Gerald, Susan and Joan and sister in law of Carol, Norman and Les, also a dear auntie. Who will be sadly missed. Valerie's funeral will take place on Wednesday, June 20 with a service in St Mary's Church, Langho at 1.00pm followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired will be received in Valerie's memory for East Lancashire Hospice C/O Scales Funeral Service, 134 Darwen Street, Blackburn, BB2 2AJ. Tel 01254 265911. read more

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