IAN MAWDSLEY ROBERT MCLEAN
MR Ian Mawdsley, of Helmshore Road, Helmshore, passed away peacefully at home on
Sunday, September 20, aged 60, following a short illness.
A dearly loved husband to Diane and adoring dad of William, Joshua, Robert and Erica.
Ian, the cherished son of the late Bryan, leaves his mum, Barbara, sister Gail and very many special friends and family.
He lived his entire life in Helmshore and had many lifelong friends there.
He trained as a mechanical engineer from leaving school, and he worked at S S Stotts in Haslingden and later for Philips, Simonstone and more recently for Ennis-Flint in Chorley.
A natural, passionate, and competitive sportsman, he loved taking part in so many sports, excelling in them all, and played for teams in the Rossendale Badminton League and Parkwood Tennis Club, where he will be dearly missed. Ian had a lifelong love of music and photography and was often seen with a camera around his neck when out walking or on holidays, and family and friends will cherish the images he captured. A practical man and talented at DIY, he could transform redundant materials into works of art.
The funeral will be held on Friday, October 2, at 1.15pm at St Thomas’ Church, Helmshore, followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium for close family and friends only.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects are welcome to do so, respecting social distancing, outside the church and along Helmshore Road during the service and/or as the family leave for Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only, with donations if desired being made in Ian’s memory to Parkwood Tennis Club, directly to the family or via www. justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/ianmawdsley
With fond and affectionate memories always. Ian’s family have been greatly comforted by the outpouring of compassion, love and sympathy they have received. With every tear and every smile his memory will be cherished.
Funeral director: Johnson, Durning and Woods Funeral Service, Haslingden.
MR Robert McLean, of Stacksteads, died peacefully in Pendleside Hospice on Sunday, September 27, aged 73.
Born in Balby, South Yorkshire, he came to live in Bacup when he was 12 years old.
He was employed as a painter and decorator all of his working life, retiring from Michael Pooler Associates in Stacksteads.
Bob enjoyed watching sport on TV and was a keen Burnley Football Club supporter and season ticket holder for many years, but he mainly enjoyed being surrounded by his loving family and grandchildren.
He leaves his wife Julie, son Nathan and his wife Judith, grandchildren Mollie and Joshua, brother Alan, sister-in-law Karen, nephews, nieces and many friends.
Enquiries in relation to funeral arrangements to be made by contacting the funeral director.
No flowers at request of the family, but donations can be made, and are to be split between Pendleside and Rossendale Hospices.
Funeral director: Anthony Johnson Funeral Services Ltd, Bacup. safety concerns meant that people were unable to attend the service and prevented us from holding a wake for Eric, but thanks to all the neighbours/friends who waved Eric off as the hearse departed from the Gambleside Close car park and travelled down Goodshaw Avenue.
It was much appreciated.
Funeral director: Alderson and Horan Funeral Services, Burnley.