Death notices placed in East Lancashire last week

In total, 23 messages have been left for people who recently died in the area.

Often a family will post the obituary to share details about the life and death of their loved one.

As they are shared publicly, they provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Amy Trafford

TRAFFORD Amy (nee Dewhurst) On January 29, peacefully at Queens Lodge Care Home, Amy, aged 85 years, formerly of Manxman Road, Blackburn. The much-loved partner of the late Larry, dearly loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Carol McGURTY

McGURTY Carol (nee Richmond) Suddenly, on January 14, at her home in Blackburn, Carol, aged 62 years. The dearly loved mum of Andrew and Carley, much loved daughter of mum Brenda, late dad... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Audrey OWEN-FRANCIS

OWEN-FRANCIS Audrey (nee Taylor) On January 27, peacefully at home. Audrey, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim and Vic, much loved mum of Gail, Beverley and Janet, dear mother-in-law... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Mark KELLY

KELLY Mark Edward Aged 59 years, died unexpectedly at home, on January 16. Mark was a much loved father, father-in-law, brother and work colleague. Funeral on Thursday, February 2, at 11.30am... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ivy BUCKLEY

BUCKLEY Ivy ( Nee Ratcliffe) On Sunday, January 22, peacefully in her sleep at Hazeldene Care Home, Wilpshire, Ivy, aged 96 years. The beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mum of David,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Enid Emmett

EMMETT Enid Suddenly but peacefully on Monday, January 16, at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Enid aged 83 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Cliff. A much loved mother of David and Andrew. A... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Agnes Hladun

HLADUN Agnes Nee Wells Peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital on January 26. The beloved wife of the late Nestor Hladun. A much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt & great great aunt to her... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Beryl SINCLAIR

SINCLAIR Beryl Peacefully on Sunday, January 22, at Birchfield Residential Care Home and of Billinge Blackburn, Beryl, aged 98 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Hartley, a much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David HOPKINSON

HOPKINSON David Sadly passed away on January 27. In loving memory of a beloved and devoted dad and grandad and loving friend of many. Forever with us. Funeral Service will take place at St... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Mitchell

MITCHELL David On Thursday, January 19, aged 83 years at Royal Blackburn hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Alison, much loved father of Claire, a devoted grandad... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Valerie TATE

TATE Valerie Valerie peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 15, aged 88 years. The beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mother of Karen, Paul, Alison and Catherine, a devoted grandma... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Maurice Frederick Moorby

MOORBY Maurice Frederick Moorby Maurice Frederick born in Lancaster and residing in Slough. Father to Julie, Stephen and Mark, died on January 19, aged 77. His Funeral will take place on Monday... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Brian BARNES

BARNES Brian Of Foxhill Bank Lodge, Oswaldtwistle, passed away on January 21, aged 83 years. Brian sadly leaves behind his dearly loved wife Pauline, his much loved children Ben and Pamela... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Mildred Robinson

ROBINSON Mildred (née COUNSELL) On Saturday, January 21, peacefully at home in Knuzden and after a long illness, Mildred passed away surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was a nurse for many... click here to read more or pay tribute 

James Raymond BUTCHER

BUTCHER James Raymond Peacefully in hospital Friday, January 27. The loving husband of the late Ellen. Devoted dad to John, James, Raymond, Paul and Florence. Father-in-law to Christina,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter Cattanach

CATTANACH Peter Grant Who passed away peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital on Monday, January 30, aged 77 years. Loving husband of the late Dorothy, much loved dad of Andrew & Ellen and a cherished... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Jean CHARLESWORTH

CHARLESWORTH Jean On Saturday, January 28, peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Jean aged 90 years. The beloved wife of the late Jim and Norman, much loved mother of Adrian and Jane, loving... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Rimmer

RIMMER David (Dave) On January 21, at his home, Dave, aged 67 years. The dearly loved husband of Pauline, much loved daddy of Leanne, dear father-in-law of Gary, dear son in law of Doreen,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Norman BRINDLE

BRINDLE Norman "Norm" Born into this world in Blackburn, Lancs., on April 8, 1944, and departed in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, on January 30. Dearly loved and loving husband of nearly 52 years of Barbara... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Barbara Jennison

JENNISON Barbara Barbara passed away peacefully at the Brambles Care Home New Longton on January 26, aged 86 years old, formerly of Hull and Darwen. Re-united with her beloved husband... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Freda Leaver

LEAVER Freda Peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, at home in her sleep, Freda aged 96. The dearly loved wife of the late Clifford, much loved mum of Stephen and Philip and daughter-in-law's Kay... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alan TOMLINSON

TOMLINSON Alan Peacefully, on Friday, January 20, at his home surrounded by his loving family, Alan aged 73 years. The dearly loved husband of Shelley, a much loved dad of Andrew, Sara and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joyce Valerie Merrick

MERRICK Joyce Valerie Peacefully on Sunday, January 22, at home Val, darling wife of Barry, a dearly loved and loving mum of Sue, a dear sister of John and sister-in-law of Viv, a much-loved... click here to read more or pay tribute