IRIS FAWCETT THOMAS WATSON

MRS Iris Fawcett, of Commercial Street, Loveclough, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 4, aged 88.

Born in Wales, Iris moved to Rossendale at 18 years old.

She started working life in Lancashire in the NAAFI where she met her husband. She then worked at Starline, Ashworth and Hoyle and Winfields, and after retirement worked at McDonald’s in Rising Bridge, and Alder Grange School.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed gardening. She was also a member of The CPA Social Club.

Wife of the late James Arthur, she leaves daughters Yvonne, Linda and Gail, and sons James and Nigel. She also leaves 11 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren, brothers Alan and John, together with sister Joyce, nephew, nieces and cousins.

A funeral service will take place on Monday, August 16, with prayers at the Chapel at 12noon administered by Rev. Denise Smith, followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium at 1pm.

Following the service everyone is welcome to the CPA Social Club in Loveclough.

Family flowers only please, however any donations requested to Age Concern.

Funeral director: Dawn Winfield at Fred Hamer Funeral Service, James Street, Rawtenstall.

MR Thomas Watson, of Helmshore, passed away peacefully at Turfcote Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 4, aged 86.

Most of Tom’s working life was spent as a van driver for Holland’s Pies where he retired from, which made way for him to spend more of his time bowling at the Sunnybank Club, which he loved.

A member and past chairman of Helmshore British Legion, Tom was an active member of St Thomas Church, Musbury, where he sang in the choir and was a Church Warden.

He lived in Helmshore all his life, spending his later years at Westbourne where he particularly enjoyed the coffee mornings and participating in the activities. He could often be seen walking around Helmshore chatting to everyone who he met; this goes without saying that he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Husband of the late Barbara, he leaves children Philip, Simon and Helen together with daughter-in-law Mandy along with three grandchildren Callum, Nathan and Calvin.

The funeral service will take place at 1.45pm on Tuesday, August 17, with a service at St Thomas Church, Musbury, Helmshore, followed by a committal at Accrington Crematorium officiated by Fr. David Stephenson.

Family flowers only please, however donations may be made in memory of Tom to Cancer Research UK c/o funeral director Johnson, Durning & Woods, Haslingden.