MARK ASHTON
RICHARD SEYMOUR
RICHARD Victor Seymour, formerly of Clayton-le-Moors and Accrington, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11 at the Woodlands care home aged 90 years.
He was the devoted husband of the late Edna, much loved father of Carl and dear brother-in-law of Alan.
Richard served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War having volunteered in early 1943-1946 and was the last surviving member of HMS St Brides Bay Association first commission.
He was very proud to have served his country.
Following WW2 he began work at shopfitters and later worked in the building and steel erection trade.
In later years he enjoyed extensive travel with his wife Edna visiting many countries of Europe and especially enjoyed their many trips to Italy.
Richard especially loved horse racing, enjoyed a bet and always looked forward to visiting race courses with his friends from Bold Street WMC and the King’s Arms, Accrington.
A hardworking and humble gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Richard’s Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, August 23 at Accrington Crematorium Chapel at 1pm.
Richard will then be laid to rest in Accrington Cemetery.
Family flowers only with donations in memory on behalf of Woodlands Residents Amenities c/o Champ Funeral Services, Bank House, Whalley Road, Clayton-Moors. MARK Anthony Ashton, of Accrington, died peacefully in the loving care of East Lancashire Hospice surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12 aged 53 years.
The loving dad of Charlotte and Dominic, dear son of Peter and Ann, cherished grandad of Harley, dear brother of Paul and his wife Wendy, treasured uncle of Danica and James, Mark also leaves many good friends.
Mark spent his working life as a machinist in engineering working for many companies in the local area including Meltech.
A keen pool player Mark played for Lancashire County and also many local pub teams in the area, he also loved all other sports and enjoyed spending many hours by the water fishing.
A very proud grandad he loved nothing more than spending time with his family and always treated his grandson Harley.
Mark enjoyed many holidays around Europe relaxing in the sunshine.
Mark’s Funeral Service will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 23 at 3pm.
Family flowers only please by request, donations are being received in memory on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice via www. champfunerals.com/ obituaries.
All enquires to Champ Funeral Services, Bank House, Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors.
IRENE ECCLES
MRS Irene Eccles died on Friday, August 5 while in Blackburn Royal hospital. Irene was the wife of the late John Eccles, mother of Steven and the late Peter and Robert and grandmother of Caroline.
She started work as a civil servant who left employment to bring up the children Peter, Robert and Steven, during which she went to college to become a teacher.
Irene was a primary school teacher at Moor End School, Oswaldtwistle, for many years until her retirement.
There will be a church service at Accrington United Reformed Church, Whalley Road at 2pm on Friday, August 19 and afterwards onto Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road at 3pm. Family flowers only. Donations to be sent via Wolstenholmes Funeral Services in aid of Accrington United Reformed Church.
Funeral director: Wolstenholmes Funeral Services.
MARY EVANS
MARY Bernadette Evans, of Clayton-le-Moors, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 11, following a long illness, aged 84 years.
She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Jack and the devoted mum of John and his partner Patricia.
Mary was a lifelong and devoted member of St Mary’s Church, Claytonle-Moors.
She started her working life as a weaver and then became a cleaner at Mount Carmel School. She loved her home, enjoyed gardening and always had a beautiful summer garden bursting with colour.
Mary loved animals too, especially cats and doted on her own cat, Ginger.
She also enjoyed being in company and had many happy hours socialising with her friends and shopping at Oswaldtwistle Mills.
She liked to watch TV too - particularly Emmerdale. ‘Requiescat in Pace’ The funeral mass will be held at St Mary’s Church, Clayton-le-Moors, on Friday, August 19, at 1pm, followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium, officiated by Father J Clarke.
Donations are being received on behalf of St Catherine’s Hospice.
Funeral director: Champ Funeral Services.
ERIC ARNFIELD
MR Eric Arnfield, of Cornwall Place, Church, Accrington, died on Tuesday, August 9, aged 81 years.
He worked as a joiner and wheelwright and as a defects manager at Rawlings Bros.
Later, he became self-employed as a general handyman to anyone with a kettle and a packet of biscuits.
As a younger person, he liked sports, in particular, cricket, tennis and Crown Green Bowling where he won trophies and cups.
He also enjoyed tegatani kempo in which he achieved black belt status.
He also enjoyed walking and rambling, socialising and taking services at spiritualist churches in the north west.
He leaves his wife Lynda, daughter Lisa, son-in-law David, grandchildren Chloe and Jack, stepdaughter Joanne and husband Howard, and children Luke and Ben.
The funeral service, conducted by Father Martin Daniels, will be held on Monday, August 22, at 2pm at Hyndburn Funeral Service Chapel of Rest, Queens Road.
This will be followed by burial at 2.30pm at Dill Hall Lane Cemetery.
Family flowers only with donations to Cancer Research UK.
Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Services.
JEAN EDDLESTON
MRS Jean Eddleston, of Oswaldtwistle, died on Thursday, August 11, aged 83 years.
She was a supervisor at Noels, Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle, and a member of St Mary’s Ladies.
Jean enjoyed crocheting, netball (in her younger days) and flower arranging.
She was the wife of the late Thomas Eddleston and leaves her children, David, Steven and Thomas and daughters-in-law Jan, Kate and Carol.
She was also a much loved grandma and great grandma.
The funeral service, conducted by Philip Norris, will be held on Wednesday, August 24, at 11.40am.
This will be followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Flowers are welcome. Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Service.
MARY O’CONNOR
MARY O’Connor (McIntyre) of Curlew Close, Oswaldtwistle, and Dove Court, Burnley, died on Monday, August 15, aged 86 years.
Born in Haslingden, she worked at Burnley Unemployment Benefit Office as a switchboard operator.
She dedicated her whole life to raising her six children and supporting them in raising their children – knitting for new grandchildren.
She was a ballet and tap teacher and founded St Mary’s Panto Group, Oswaldtwistle in 1966.
She was also a St Mary’s, Oswaldtwistle Ladies Choir member and a St Mary’s, Oswaldtwistle, Ladies Group member.
She enjoyed sequence dancing.
Mary leaves her children Monica, Kathleen, Stephen, Pauline, Susan and Christine.
She was the nana of 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and also two great, great grandchildren.
She also leaves her sister Nora, brothers Gerard, and the late Thomas.
Her funeral service, conducted by Msg John Daley, will be held at St Mary’s Parish Church, Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle, on Thursday, August 25 at 10.30am.
This will be followed by her burial with immediate family only.
Family flowers only with donations to HCPT (Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust).
Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Service.
CHRISTINA CROSS
MRS Christina Cross (Chrissie), of Ashworth Street, Baxenden, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 15, aged 90 years.
She was a wonderful devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Chrissie was the dearly devoted wife of the late Alan, the much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Peter and Anne, Susan and Bas, and Michael and Andrea, the devoted grandmother to James, Louise, Paul, Lindsay, Nico and Richard and greatgrandmother to Liv and Isabelle.
Her hobbies and interests included craftwork, puzzles, travelling, reading, and she was an active member of the Autumn Club and St John’s Church.
The church service will be held on Tuesday, August 23, at 1.15pm, at St John’s church in Baxenden.
Donations, if desired to St John’s Church, Baxenden.
Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Service.