BARBARA WARD
MISS Barbara Ward, of Baxenden, died peacefully at home, aged 82, on Thursday, December 3, following a long battle with cancer.
After moving to Accrington from Chorley, she attended what was then Spring Hill Junior School and Accrington High School.
A two-year demonstrators course at the Royal Technical College, Salford led to her spending several years as a demonstrator with the North Western Electricity Board.
Based in Barrow-inFurness, she covered the southern Lake District.
Subsequently she was part of the staff training scheme with Singer Sewing Machines, a Home Economics Instructor at HMP Styal and finally a lecturer in Home Economics at Accrington and Rossendale College until her retirement.
A long-time member of Soroptimist International, she was twice president of the Accrington club and later joined S.I. Rossendale.
Barbara also had a long connection with Guiding from her early days as a Brownie, through to being an active member of first Accrington, then Rossendale Trefoil Guild.
She is survived by her sister Hilary.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, December 17, at 11.40am at Accrington Crematorium.
Donations to East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn.
Funeral director: Wolstenholmes Funeral Service.
December 2, fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, aged 99.
The devoted wife of the late Ted, loving and loved mum of John, Paul and Christine, dear mother-inlaw of Lynn and John, cherished grandma of Mark, Karen, Calum,
Aidan and Glen, and great-grandma of Kian and Jessica, and also a dearly loved and respected relative and friend to many.
Rest In Peace.
Born in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland, Madge moved to England in 1942, aged 22, to train as a much needed nurse during wartime Britain.
In 1949 she married Ted, and their family of three children soon followed.
Her working life was spent as a nurse at Calderstones and Brockhall Hospitals until her retirement aged 64.
Madge was passionate about her work and devoted her whole life to helping others.
She championed the rights of the mentally disabled and was always generous and giving of her time and energies.
A devout Catholic, she worked tirelessly for Church causes and was an active member of the Legion of Mary for many years.
Holidays for Madge were often spent in her beloved Ireland visiting her family and friends.
She was highly respected and loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Family flowers only please, and donations can be made in memory of Madge on behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support.
To make a donation please visit www. champfunerals.com/ obituaries or send to the funeral directors.
Due to current restrictions Requiem Mass will be celebrated by
Father Ian Farrell on Friday, December 11, during a private family funeral at St Mary’s RC Church, Clayton-le-Moors.
Madge will then be laid to rest with her husband Ted at Dill Hall Cemetery.
Funeral director: Champ Funeral Services.
He then moved to Leicester to continue his hairdressing for a number of years.
He then had a change of career and spent some time working at Butlins, which in turn led to an opportunity for him to work on cruise ships.
He later returned to Accrington and took up employment at Lupton Bros in the town, where he remained up to his retirement.
Wilf was a member of the Baxenden Walking Club.
He was also a keen dancer and an avid reader, regularly visiting his local library in Accrington.
Wilf was the husband of the late Brenda.
He was also brother of the late Alfred, Leonard, William, Edward, Mary, and Joan.
The funeral was held on Wednesday, December 9, at Accrington Crematorium, led by Fr Simon Stamp.
Donations if desired to Dementia UK c/o funeral director Hyndburn Funeral Services, Accrington.