VALERIE ROBINSON

PEACEFULLY on Tuesday, January 19 at Altham Care Home, Valerie, aged 82.

A much loved colleague and friend to many.

Val served most of her life working for the Lancashire Constabulary where she was a well respected colleague.

In her spare time she loved making her own jewellery and creating lovely beading work.

A party after hours with her work friends was often looked forward to; she loved to dance.

In her later years Val moved into the care of Altham Care Home; she was loved there by all of the staff, and her smile brightened up their day.

Val will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.

A private funeral service was held at Accrington Crematorium on Monday, February 1.

Funeral director: Champ Funeral Services.

MS Mildred ‘Millie’ Garratty, of Oswaldtwistle, died on Monday, January 25, aged 91.

She trained as a registered nurse and midwife at Manchester Royal Infirmary, became a midwife, then a health visitor in later life around Rossendale, Blackpool, Blackburn and Darwen.

She enjoyed holidays and visiting places of interest, loved family life, and liked dancing, especially ballroom.

She played bowls, enjoyed crosswords, sudoku, reading, knitting, and other crafts. She was proud at the age of 91 to use IT and smartphones.

Dearly loved mother of John, Helen and Amanda, treasured grandmother of Jonathon, Lauren, Kimberley and Ella, great-grandmother to Harrison, Thomas, Oliver and Rose, fondly remembered by Vic, Jan and Pam.

A private service will be held on Monday, February 8 at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Services.