BERYL CUNNINGHAM
MISS Beryl Ann Cunningham, of Swinburne Close, Baxenden, died on Friday, April 8, aged 72.
Beryl was a nurse practitioner in the casualty unit at Accrington Victoria Hospital until retiring. She worked there for most of her career and was deeply supportive of the unit and the care that it provided to the local community.
She loved cats, and is survived by Shadow and Kitty.
She also loved reading; her favourite author was Stephen King, as well as local culture and history, and the Roman history of the area.
Most of all she enjoyed bringing the family together, often hosting Sunday brunch.
She was also a keen gardener.
Partner of the late Roy, she leaves three children, Simon, Karon, and Kim, and four grandchildren, Jack, Harvey, Harrison, and Halle.
The funeral will be held on Friday, April 22, at 10.15am at St Anne’s Church, Accrington, led by Father Ian Kelly, with burial following the service at Accrington Cemetery. Open to flowers.
Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Services, Accrington.. surrounded by his loving family, John, aged 81, of Mellor, formerly of Accrington.
The dearly loved husband of Lorna, much loved dad of Robert, Amy and Robert’s partner Kate, a loved brother of Edward and Thomas, and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.
John was very passionate about the beef industry throughout his working life and had been a dynamic force in the family company.
He loved playing football, cricket and golf and also enjoyed his holidays; summer in Salcombe, South Devon and winters skiing in Alpbach, Austria.
John was very enthusiastic in anything he did and loved recounting his tales with a little exaggeration. Whenever anyone asked John how he was, no matter what was going on, his reply was always “Absolutely wonderful”.
John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
The service of Thanksgiving will be held in Whalley Parish Church on Friday, April 29 at 1pm, followed by a private family committal.
Please feel free to dress with colour to reflect John’s personality.
Family flowers only please; donations are being gratefully received in memory of John on behalf of RNLI (Salcombe) and Alpbach Mountain Rescue c/o www.champfunerals.com/obituaries
Funeral director: Champ Funeral Services, Claytonle-Moors.