JOSEPH DEREK ALLEN Suddenly on Saturday 7th July 2018, at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Derek aged 82 years. The loving son of the late William and Ruth, the dearly loved husband of Mavis, a treasured uncle to Marc and Paul, a doting great uncle to Rebecca, Mason and George and a dear friend to Louise and Annie. Derek will be sadly missed by both his family and many friends. A Service and cremation will be held at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 26th July 2018 at 11.30am. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Place, Witton. No flowers by family request. Donations if so desired may be made in memory of Derek to Children with Cancer UK or Great Ormond Street, c/o The Alty Funeral Service. Enq. The Alty Funeral Service, (Independent Family Business) Broomfield Place, Blackburn, BB2 1XF Tel. 01254 503240 (24hrs).
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