This week's Lancashire Telegraph death notices

There have been 17 death announcements this week for people who have recently died in the area.

A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the death of their loved one.

They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.

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

Kathleen ENTWISTLE

ENTWISTLE Kathleen (Kate) Peacefully on Saturday 4th February 2023 at the Bolton General Hospital and formerly of Blackburn, Kate aged 80 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Jeffrey, a much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Michael Berry

BERRY Michael Anthony Peacefully on Sunday 5th February at Royal Blackburn Hospital with his loving family by his side, Michael aged 80 years. The dearly beloved husband of Linda, a much loved father... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Patricia Charnock

CHARNOCK Patricia nee Henshaw On Sunday 12th Feb 2023 at Royal Blackburn hospital and of Brownhill, Fortified by the rites of the Holy Mother Church, Pat aged 91years. The dearly loved wife of the... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ann Elizabeth Croak

CROAK Ann Elizabeth A loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma, passed away peacefully at East Lancashire Hospice on 11/02/2023. A service of remembrance will be held at Pleasington Crematorium... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Jean DUGGAN

DUGGAN Jean Peacefully on Thursday 12th January 2023 at Cherry Trees Nursing Home, Alcester, and formerly of Kemp Court, Blackburn, Jean aged 85 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Fred, a much... click here to read more or pay tribute 

William (Bill) BARROW

BARROW William (Bill) Peacefully on Tuesday 7th February 2023 at home. Bill aged 84 years. The dearly loved husband of Joan, a much loved father of Paul, Andrew, David and James, a dear father-in-law... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Thomas BARNES

BARNES Thomas On 3rd February 2023, aged 90 years. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 9.30 am. Enq. Waring McKenna Funeralcare Tel. 01254 51577 click here to read more or pay tribute 

Carlton RICHES

RICHES Carlton On Saturday 11th February passed away peacefully in The Grove Care Home, Carlton aged 76, will be sadly missed by family and many friends. click here to read more or pay tribute 

Brian SWAINBANK

SWAINBANK Brian Loving husband and best friend to Jean, loving father to Susan, Christine and Peter. Loving grandad to 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral will take place on Tuesday... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Julia Walsh

WALSH Julia Julia Walsh nee Lamont died peacefully at her daughter's home in Wales on 29th January 2023 after a short illness. Julia, aged 83, was the dearly loved wife of the late Bert and lived for... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Keith Sharpe

SHARPE Keith Vincent On 18th December 2022, aged 61 years. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 9.00 am. Enq. Waring McKenna Funeralcare Tel. 01254 51577 click here to read more or pay tribute 

Edith STEELE

STEELE Edith Passed away peacefully at Pilling Nursing Home on 18th February 2023, aged 86 years. A loving wife to the late Eric, devoted mum to Karen and mother-in-law to John. Much loved sister to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Gary Christopher COWELL

COWELL Gary Christopher On 16th February 2023, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice, Gary, aged 55 years, of Fairhaven Road, Blackburn. The dearly loved husband of Steph, much loved dad of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Donald BARNES

BARNES Donald Peacefully in hospital, with his family by his side, Donald, aged 102 years, the beloved husband of the late Ida, much loved dad of Catherine, devoted grandpa to Richard and a good... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Barnes

BARNES David Ian On Wednesday February 15th 2023, peacefully at Oldfield Manor, Darwen. David aged 71 years who will be sadly missed. Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Michael Heaton

HEATON Michael On 9th January 2023, aged 69 years. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 9.00 am. Enq. Waring McKenna Funeralcare Tel. 01254 51577 click here to read more or pay tribute 

Bridget Mary (nee Donaghey) McKEE

McKEE Bridget Mary (nee Donaghey) Bridget, aged 85 years, passed away peacefully at Blackburn Hospital on the 9th February. Dearly loved wife of Alan, loved and cherished mother of Maggie, Liam, Alan... click here to read more or pay tribute