CAROL DAVIDSON
MRS Carol Jayne Davidson, of Gladstone Street, Bacup died on Friday, July 22, aged 58.
A retired foreign languages teacher, she enjoyed swimming, walking, spending time in Bacup Library, Scrabble, zumba and going to the gym.
She supported Tearfund, a Christian charity passionate about ending poverty.
She was a member of the Rossendale Ramblers and regularly attended church (Acre Mill Baptist, Trinity Baptist, and latterly Weir Baptist).
She leaves her husband John, her children Ruth and Luke Hogan, Edward and Eva Davidson, brother Andrew Sutcliffe, grandchildren Amelie, Tyler, Logan, Annie and Matilda.
Her funeral service, conducted by the Rev David Livermore, will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 10.45am at Trinity Baptist Church, Bacup, followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium.
Donations to Tearfund via the funeral director Knight and Boys, Stacksteads.
FREDA CRABTREE
MRS Freda Crabtree, of The Lindens, Haslingden, previously of Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, died on Saturday, July 30.
She worked at Gaghills Slipper Factory until her retirement. Freda loved knitting, crosswords and old time dancing, and spent many happy hours at St James Church Hall, Waterfoot.
She was the wife of the late James Crabtree. She leaves children Gwen, Trevor and Susan. Her son Barry died in 2002.
There are over 40 grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great, great-grandchildren in the extended family.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, August 5 with prayers at James Street Chapel of Rest at 1.30pm followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium at 2.20pm.
Family flowers only with donations to the Alzheimer’s Society.
THOMAS SMITH
MR Thomas William Smith, of Oakley Road, Rawtenstall died on Friday, July 29, aged 96.
A retired foreman at Ormerod’s Slippers, he also served in Loyal Regiment in the war.
Thomas loved gardening, reading and walking, as well as spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A lifelong parishioner at St James the Less RC Church, he was the oldest parishioner in the parish.
Husband of the late Marion, he leaves son Brian and daughter-inlaw Trisha, daughter Vivien and son-in-law David, grandchildren Sarah, Jane, Jon, Katie and Becki, and greatgrandchildren Eleanor, Thomas, Lily, Max, Edward, Daisy, Jacob and Ezra.
Requiem Mass was due to be held at St James the Less RC Church at 10.30am on Thursday, August 4 conducted by the minister David Lupton followed by interment at Rawtenstall Cemetery.
Family flowers are desired and donations are requested to St James the Less RC Church and St Vincent de Paul Society.
Funeral director: Dawn Johnson at Fred Hamer Funeral Service.
STEPHEN HOWORTH
MR Stephen Howorth, of Brunswick Terrace, Stacksteads died on Monday, July 25, aged 93.
A shoe operative at Olive Mill in Stacksteads, Stephen loved reading, watching TV as well as horse racing.
He also loved the sun and the odd glass of whisky.
Stephen was very much a family man.
His wife Irene passed away six years ago, and he leaves his daughter Helen and son-in-law Bill.
His funeral service will be held on Friday, August 5 at 12.30pm at Stacksteads conducted by Peter Cox, followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium at 1.40pm.
Family flowers welcome if you wish and donations requested to the British Heart Foundation.
Funeral director: Stephen Howorth for W R and V Howorth and Son, Britannia, Bacup.
JEAN DALEY
JEAN Daley, of Highfield Hall Care Home, died on Monday, July 25, aged 92.
A retired shoe worker from Greenbridge, Rawtenstall, she enjoyed shopping and painting.
Widow of Harry, she leaves children Victor, Jacqueline and Barbara, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and 11 great, greatgrandchildren. Her funeral was held on Wednesday, August 3 at Ramsbottom Cemetery.
Funeral director: Mr Graham Holt for Knight and Boys Funeral Service, Stacksteads.
JEAN LYNSKY
MRS Jean Lynsky, of Ryefield Avenue West, Haslingden, died on Wednesday, July 20 at her home. Wife of the late Derek, she leaves her sons Andrew and Philip and his partner Jane, two grandchildren Rebecca and Chelsea, sister Margaret and her close friend from school days Joyce.
Jean was employed at C.W.S. slippers, Haslingden before retiring through ill health. She would be well known in Haslingden walking her dogs Sally and Lucy and was a supporter of donkey charities and Bleakholt.
Her funeral took place on Friday, July 29 with service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium officiated by Rev Judith Balkwell. Donations in memory of Jean are for Bleakholt c/o funeral director Josephine Durning for Johnson, Durning and Woods Funeral Service, Haslingden.