BRIAN SIMCOCK
MR Brian Simcock, of Thorn Drive, Bacup died peacefully in Fairfield hospital on Sunday, June 19, aged 82.
A service was held at the Chapel of Rest on Wednesday, July 6 followed by cremation at Burnley conducted by Mr David Ireland.
Born in Bacup where he lived all of his life, he was employed for many years, until its closure at Temperley’s Pipe Works, Middle Shop.
He enjoyed holidays abroad – mainly coach trips to Spain – playing dominoes, breeding budgies and living with his dog and best friend Ziggy. He also kept a grey parakeet.
He leaves six children, eight grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Grace and Nellie, nephews, nieces and many friends.
Funeral director: Anthony Johnson Funeral Service, Bacup.
KATHLEEN SMITH
MRS Kathleen Smith, of Lyndale Avenue, Haslingden died on Thursday, June 30 at her home, aged 87.
Wife of the late Arthur, she leaves her sons Ian and Andrew, daughtersin-law Isobel and Michelle, grandchildren Daniel, Martin, Adrian and Nicholas and great-grandchildren Lauren, Olivier, Joseph and Nathaniel and her cousin, who was like a sister, Muriel.
Kathleen was originally from Lancaster and moved to Haslingden in 1961.
She qualified as a yoga teacher in her fifties and taught throughout the Rossendale Valley, retiring in her 80s, but still enjoyed going to classes and also joining Tai Chi.
A lifetime member of Rossendale Golf Club, at one time she was the oldest female playing member.
Kathleen enjoyed walking and holidays in the Isle of Skye. She had joined the walking club at Haslingden Sports Centre.
Her funeral was due to take place on Thursday, July 7 with a service at St Peters Church, Haslingden at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium officiated by Rev Stephen Brown.
Family flowers only, donations in memory of Kathleen for Rossendale Hospice c/o funeral director Josephine Durning for Johnson, Durning and Woods Funeral Service, Haslingden.
EDITH FEDEROW
MRS Edith Federow, of Sunny Bank House, Hurst Lane, Rawtenstall, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 1, aged 86.
Edith came from Austria to live in the Valley in 1950. Married to the late Peter Federow she spent many happy years living on Prospect Road in Rawtenstall.
In the 1950s she worked at the former Whiteheads cotton mill in Rawtenstall as a bobbin winder and latterly at Smith and Nephews in Cloughfold.
A popular and muchloved character, she worked as a volunteer in local charity shops for over 10 years.
Her passion for arts was evidenced by her yearly exhibits at annual local amateur garden shows where she won many prizes and trophies for her work.
She is remembered by her family and friends as a happy, generous and fun-loving person, always having a tale to tell with a twinkle in her eye!
A much-loved mother to Rona, she was grandmother to Livia and Jack, and greatgrandmother to Gracie, Scarlett, Alfie and Raef.
A Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 19, at St James the Less Church, Rawtenstall at 10am.
All friends are welcome to attend, no dress code is specified.
Family flowers only please, however donations, if desired, requested to Rossendale Hospice.
Funeral director: Dawn Johnson at Fred Hamers.