STUART WILLIAMS
MR Andrew McGoldrick, of Manor Brook, Accrington, died on Thursday, July 13, aged 70.
Born in Paisley, Andrew was one of 14 children. He worked as a machine operator for Brown and Polsow, Paisley before moving to Accrington in 1980 with his wife and two children.
He then worked at Caligan Foam in Accrington. Andrew was married to his wife Marion for 48 years.
When he was younger, Andrew enjoyed fishing and racing pigeons with his father-in-law. Later in life, he enjoyed looking after his grandchildren.
Andrew loved going back to Scotland to visit his family. He will be truly missed by many.
The beloved husband of Marion, he leaves daughter Josephine and son Andrew and grandchildren Andrew, Jack, Jessica and Amy. He also leaves son-in-law Maurice and daughter-inlaw Louise.
His funeral will take place on Tuesday, July 25 with a service at 10.15am at St Joseph’s Church followed by a burial at Accrington Cemetery, officiated by Father Stamp. Flowers welcome. Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Services, Queens Road, Accrington. MR Stuart Williams, of New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, peacefully passed away in Springhill Care Home, Accrington on Saturday, July 15, aged 78.
In his childhood, Stuart attended New Lane CE Junior School before moving up to Accrington Grammar School. He did his National Service in the RAF and was based at Bawtry near Doncaster. He then went on to work for the National Coal Board as a pay clerk at the Altham Coke Works and later moved to Blackburn Council in the works department, again as a pay clerk.
Stuart’s most favourite pastime was sport. In his younger years he was a keen cricketer for Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Cricket Club and still holds the league batting record for the most runs in a season. His passion for cricket remained – although now it was from watching it from the sidelines – and he enjoyed both the Lancashire League and Ribblesdale leagues. He found a new sporting love, crown green bowling, playing for Immanuel Bowling Club.
In his spare time he liked watching television and loved going away on holiday both in the UK and abroad.
He sadly leaves his dearly loved brother Gordon, his dear sister-inlaw Marjorie, his nieces Dawn and Helen, nephews John and Paul, his great-nieces Carly, Abbie and Katie and his great-nephews Jack and Eli and also his great, great-granddaughter Eva.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday, July 26 with a service at 11am at Immanuel Parish Church, New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, prior to interment in the churchyard.
Family flowers only please but donations are welcomed in memory of Stuart for Cancer Research UK. Further enquiries please to Paul Barton at Barton and Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle.
BRIAN HAWORTH
MR Brian Haworth, of Accrington, died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on Sunday, July 16, aged 70.
Known as ‘spud’, Brian joined the Merchant Navy when he was 16 years of age and served for 17 years during which he went all over the world.
When he got married he left the Navy and joined Joseph Arnold in the printing department. When he was made redundant he went on to various other companies finishing at Ashworth Products in Church.
Brian loved his ships. He loved a pint with his friends, putting the world to rights. He adored his family and was always there for them and making them laugh. He loved to watch westerns and old war films. He was a lover of all animals, had a big heart and was always smiling.
He was the loving husband of Lorraine, loving son of the late Jim and Esther, much loved dad of Paul, Debbie and James, brother of Brenda and a devoted grandad, great-grandad and uncle.
His funeral service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, July 25 at 1.40pm conducted by Peter Cox. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Brian may be made to Cancer Research UK c/o funeral director Valerie Roland, Hillside Funeral Directors, Burnley Road, Accrington.
GEOFFREY TAYLOR
MR Geoffrey Taylor, of Springfield Road, Great Harwood, died on Saturday, July 15, aged 77.
Geoff retired from working at Lowerfold Community Centre.
He was a fan of Blackburn Rovers. He also loved watching Great Harwood play cricket, and bowling, he took pleasure in arranging holidays and trips with friends.
Much loved husband of Eileen, he was loving father of Mark and Ian and partners Michelle and Lucie. Devoted to his granddaughter Sam, he was loving brother of Joan and Joyce and the late Kenneth, and in-laws Brian, Barbara, Derek and Helen. He was also a loving uncle and a good friend to many.
His funeral will be held on Monday, July 24 with a service at Accrington Crematorium at 11am, followed by committal officiated by Rev Peter Cox. Family have asked for informal dress.
Family flowers only please, with donations in memory of Geoff to East Lancs Hospice via Great Harwood Funeral Service, 3 Clayton Street, Great Harwood.
ELIZABETH WEST
MRS Elizabeth West, of Westwood Street, Accrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, aged 83.
Betty, as she was known, moved to Accrington from her native Ireland in her early twenties.
She first began work as an assembly worker at Mullards Factory in Simonstone, where she remained for a few years before finishing to have her family.
Once her children were old enough, she went to work as a dinner lady at St Christopher’s School, Accrington, for a further few years.
She then went to Accrington Victoria Hospital – initially as a domestic worker but was soon promoted to a seamstress working in all the various departments in the hospital.
Betty was a member of St Joseph’s Ladies’ Afternoon Group. She was very family orientated and loved to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She and her late husband Tommy were both lifelong members of St Joseph’s Church. They enjoyed foreign holidays to Italy and Salou and many trips to Lourdes.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching TV – especially Judge Judy and any type of travel programme.
Wife of the late Thomas – Tommy – West, she was mother of Colette and Bernadette, mother-in- law of Eric, grandma to Katie, Lauren, Joe and Emma, and greatgrandmother to Jacob, Daisie, Jessica, Max and Penny.
A Requiem Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 26, at St Joseph’s RC Church, officiated by Fr Simon Stamp, followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium. The family are open to receiving flowers.
Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Services, Queen’s Road, Accrington.
TRAVIS BRIERLEY
MR Travis Brierley, of Whalley Road, Claytonle-Moors, passed away on Sunday, July 16, aged 75.
He was a joiner by trade and had trained as an apprentice at Franklands in Accrington before joining Laing Construction, retiring as a section manager.
Travis loved family and family holidays. He enjoyed walking, the outdoors and nature, travelling and especially liked the Lake District and Northumbria.
He leaves wife Diane Brierley, daughter Claire, son Danny, son-in-law Craig, daughter-in-law Rebecca together with grandsons James, Robert, Samuel and grandaughter Mary.
His funeral service will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, July 25, at Accrington Crematorium, administered by David Ireland, followed by cremation.
No flowers please, however donations, if desired, are requested to the Stroke Association, c/o funeral director Hyndburn Funeral Services, Queens Road, Accrington.
BRYAN COOP
MR Bryan Frank Coop, of Rishton and formerly of Old Engine Cottage, Altham, died suddenly on Monday, July 17, aged 83.
He was the devoted husband of the late Gillian, loving dad of Lesley and Tamzin, dear father-in-law of Peter and Richard, cherished grandad of Lindsay, Matthew, Rebecca and Hannah, dear friend of Rose, and also a good friend to many.
Bryan worked as an engineer, serving his time at Bullough’s of Accrington, and later worked for English Electric, and then for many years at Allspeeds in Clayton – which took him through to his retirement.
He loved his family home of over 40 years, at Old Engine Cottage in Altham, where the door would always be open to welcome a constant stream of visitors.
Bryan and his wife Gillian loved to keep horses, and had many over the years. He enjoyed renovating the cottage, and looked forward to his holidays to visit his family, and relax and unwind in the sunshine.
He spent many hours restoring old vehicles in his self-built garage, which even had a log-burner fitted to keep him warm as he worked during the winter months.
A former chairman of the governors at Altham School, and also at Altham Parish Council, Bryan was a devoted family man who always looked forward to spending time with his much adored family.
For funeral details, please contact Champs Funeral Services, Frank House, Whalley Road, Accrington.