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Deaths

• ADRIAN SHURMER

  ADRIAN SHURMER On July 1, 2012, peacefully at his home, Adrian, aged 69 years, of Great Harwood. The dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved dad to Simon and David, dear father in law of Clair and loving grandpa to Sophie and Hannah. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Sparth House, Clayton le Moors on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 1.00 pm. All friends, past and present, are welcome to attend. Enquiries please to L. Champ Funeral Services, Bank House, Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, Accrington BB5 5DY Tel: 01254 390731 read more

• GARY HAMER

  GARY HAMER On Sunday, July 1, 2012, unexpectedly, in hospital, Gary, aged 53 years. Always loved husband of Susan, dearly loved dad of Stephen and Michael, brother of Christine, Alan and Robert, much loved son in law, brother in law, uncle, nephew and cousin. Beloved son of the late Walter and Evelyn. "We've known lots of pleasure, At times endured pain, We've lived in the sunshine, And walked in the rain, But now we're separated And for a time apart, But I am not alone - You're forever in our hearts.' A service will be held at Pleasington Cremator-ium on Tuesday, July 10, at 3.30 pm. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only, or if desired a donation can be made to the British Heart Foundation and/or Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o The Alty Funeral Service. Enquiries: The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel: 01254 503240. http://funerals.altys.info read more

• VERA GRAHAM

  VERA GRAHAM Peacefully on July 2, 2012, at home, surrounded by her loving family, Vera, aged 76 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Harry Graham, much loved mum of Susan and John, a dearly loved nana of Paul, Jamie, Bethany and Kate. 'Sadly missed by all her family and friends'. A service and cremation will take place at 1.00 pm on Wednes-day, July 11, 2012, at Pleasington Cremator-ium. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. Family flowers only please, or if desired donations may be made in memory of Vera to Rheuma-toid Arthritis NRAS, Unit B4 Westacott Business Centre, Westacott Way, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3RT or c/o The Alty Funeral Service. Enquiries: The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn BB2 1XF. Tel: 01254 503240. http://funerals.altys.info read more

• Winifred Pickup

  WINIFRED DORIS PICKUP Peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Hazeldene Care Home, formerly of Longridge and Osbaldeston, Winnie aged 83 years. The beloved wife of the late Roy, a dearly loved mum of David and Ray, a dear mother in law of Lin, Sue and the late Diane, loving grandma of Jennifer, Lee, Paul, Gary and Adam, Andy, Vicky and Christian and also a great grandma of Sophia. A church service will be held at St Leonards Church, Balderstone on July 11, 2012 at 10:30 am, prior to a burial in the churchyard. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton where flowers will be received or donations may be made in memory of Winifred to St Leonards Church. Enquiries The Alty Funeral Service, Broomfield Place, Blackburn, BB2 1XF. Tel. 01254 503240 http://funerals.altys.info read more

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