PAUL THOMPSON

COUN Paul Thompson, of Hardman Close, Knuzden, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a short illness on Thursday, October 26, aged 68.

Throughout his life Paul has always been a hard worker and would do anything for anybody.

In 1975 he took the plunge and formed his own company Uttley & Thompson Electronics Ltd, but even after retirement kept his finger on the pulse helping out son Paul.

Paul was also a current serving councillor for the St Oswald’s Ward in Oswaldtwistle for Hyndburn Borough Council, where he worked tirelessly for his residents undertaking local projects, sorting out problems and also helping various community groups along the way.

He did a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes for charity, and was always quick to lend a hand or source a raffle prize to help his friends with their fundraising efforts whenever he could.

In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his friends in the Stanhill WMC, particularly playing cards on a Saturday afternoon. He also liked darts. Paul sadly leaves his dearly loving wife Barbara, his much loved son Paul, his dear daughter-in-law Nichola and his cherished granddaughter Imogen. He was also a dear friend and colleague to many. He will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, November 6 at 2.30pm at Accrington Crematorium.

Family flowers only please but donations are welcomed in memory of Paul for Derian House Children’s Hospice, further enquiries please to Paul Barton at Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle.