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Deaths

• Stan Yates

  STAN YATES The family are very sad to announce the death of Stan Yates of Lower Darwen, who peacefully passed away on June 18, 2012. Beloved husband of Cath and dearly missed by his children and grandchildren. Funeral to be held at 1.00 pm on June 26 at Pleasington Crematorium, all of Stan's friends, old and new, are welcome to attend. Donations are preferred to flowers, to the British Legion c/o the family. read more

• GERALD roscoe

  GERALD (GERRY) ROSCOE On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, after long suffering, Gerry died peacefully with his family around him aged 71 years. Loving husband of Pauline, loving father of Gail, Carol and Lynne, brother of Gordon and Jim, brother-in-law of Anne and Jean and a loving grandfather. Reposing in the Chapel of rest, Mincing Lane from where the cortege will leave on Wednesday, June 27 for a 12.00 noon service and cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to the East Lancashire Hospice c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 10-14 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB. All enquiries Tel: 01254 57331. read more

• nellie clarkson

  NELLIE CLARKSON (nee Eccles) Peacefully, on June, 18, 2012, in the loving care of Birchfield House, formerly of both St.Mary's Gardens, Mellor and Darwen, Nellie in her 99th yr. The dearly loved wife of the late Walt Johnson and the late Thomas Clarkson , a much loved step mother of Jean, Tom, David, Hilda and Len, also, a loving mother inlaw and grandma. A church service will be held at Mellor Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:45 am., prior to a cremation at Pleasington. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton, where flowers will be received, or if desired donations may be made in memory of Nellie to Derian House Children's Hospice, Chancery Lane, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1DH. Enquiries.The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF Tel. 01254 503240 funerals.altys.info read more

• ian ashton

  IAN ASHTON On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, unexpectedly in Bangor General Hospital, Ian aged 74 years. A much loved husband of Pat and Uncle of Carol, Rosalie, Eric and Margaret. Ian will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen from where the cortege will leave on Thursday, June 28 for a service in St Cuthbert's Church Darwen at 12.30pm followed by private committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Ian may be made to the Wales Air Ambulance or YG Intensive Care Unit c/o Darwen Funeral Service 59-61 Blackburn Road, Darwen. No formal black dress code by request. All enquiries Tel: 01254 873618. read more

• gareth connor

  GARETH CONNOR Gareth aged 25 years. Passed away peacefully in Birmingham Hospital on June 13, 2012. Son of John and Kathleen (nee Almond) brother of Claire, Thomas, and James, grandson of Ann and the late Bill Almond and a special nephew and cousin. Dearly loved by everyone. read more

• isabel dullenty

  ISABEL MARGARET DULLENTY On Monday, June 18, 2012, suddenly at her home in Oswaldtwistle, Isabel aged 86 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Ronald, devoted mother of Peter, dear mother in law of Debbie, precious grandma of Adam and Robyn and great grandma of Freya. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 27 at Immanuel Parish Church Oswaldtwistle at 1.30 pm followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Isabel may be made to Cancer Research UK c/o Hyndburn Funeral Services Queens Road, Accrington. All further enquiries Tel: 01254 233133. read more

• david ross

  DAVID HENRY ROSS Unexpectedly in hospital on Saturday, June 16, 2012, Dave aged 67 years. The much loved husband of Joan, loving dad of Jennifer, devoted grandad of Harry and the dear brother of Andrew and Ian. Funeral service and cremation will be held at Pleasington Crema-torium on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Dave may be made to the Foundation For The Study Of Infant Deaths c/o and further enquiries to Talbot Funeral Service 341 Whalley New Road, Blackburn BB1 9SR Tel: 01254 695 995. read more

• PHILIP RAMSBOTTOM

  PHILIP EDWARD (PHIL) RAMSBOTTOM On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Royal Preston Hospital, C.C.U., following a short illness, Philip passed away, aged 28 years. 'He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends' Philip was the dearly loved son of Allan and Linda, a cherished nephew of Beverley and Michael, Norma and Brian, Bob and the late Sheila, Trevor and the late Margaret and Maureen and the late Ken. He was the much loved cousin of Christopher, Neil and Susan, Peter, David, Janette and Susan. A church service will be held at Immanuel Church, Feniscowles on June 27, 2012 at 1.30 pm, prior to a cremation at Pleasing-ton. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be made in Phil's memory to Derian House Childrens Hospice, Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1DH. Enquiries: The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel: 01254 503240. http://funerals.altys.info read more

• TREVOR FRANCIS

  TREVOR GEORGE FRANCIS On Friday, June 15, 2012, suddenly at his home, Trevor, aged 30 years. The dearly loved father of Tyler and Harvey, much loved son of Linda and Roy, loving brother of Wendy, Stephen, Billy, Sarah and the late Emma, also a dear brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Service will be held at St. Anne's R.C. Church, Blackburn on Wednesday, June 27 at 10:00 am, prior to a cremation at Pleasing-ton. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired may be made in memory of Trevor to the Griffin Hotel c/o Alty Funeral Service. Enquiries: The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel: 01254 503240. http://funerals.altys.info read more

• jean smith

  JEAN SMITH (nee Haworth) Of Rishton ,died peacefully aged 69 years, on June 18, 2012, in hospital surrounded by her family. The dearly loved wife of Frank, a much loved mother of Craig, Neil and Joanne, a dear sister of Marlene sister in law of Ray and Bill, mother in law of Julie, Julie and Gwyn and a loving grandma to her ten cherished grandchildren. Jean will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A service will be held at the church of St Peter and Paul Blackburn Road, Rishton BB1 4BZ on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 1.00 pm, prior to a private committal.Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only, or if desired donations may be made in memory of Jean to New Start Charity, The Transplant Unit UHSM, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT.c/o The Alty Funeral Service.Enquiries.The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF Tel. 01254 503240 funerals.altys.info read more

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