Announcing the death of a family member is a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones – and we have gathered the messages posted this week in one place.
To see the full list of death notices, in memoriams, and birthday memoriams, then please visit the Rossendale section in Funeral Notices online. You can search by names, date range, and filter by time or alphabetically.
Here is a list of those whose funeral notices have appeared over the last week. Our thoughts go out to all friends, family and loved ones.
You can leave your tributes in the comments below
Olwen Holt
Olwen Holt passed peacefully at home in Helmshore surrounded by family on December 15, aged 75.
A dedicated and beloved wife to Stuart, tirelessly devoted to her children John and Louise and her grandchildren Foster and Finlay, and adored by all family.
She was the heart of our home and never put herself before the needs of those she loved.
We are devastated by her loss and will forever miss the comfort of her presence.
Olwen’s funeral will be held on Monday, January 6 at 1pm at Accrington Crematorium.
Her wish was for people in attendance to wear bright colours to celebrate her life.
Donations in her memory are welcomed for Rossendale Hospice.
Enquiries to Paul / Georgina Johnson Durning Woods Funeral Service
Teresa Agnes Godsmark
Peacefully in hospital on December 12, Teresa, aged 95 years.
Loving sister of Marie Dugdale and a dear aunt.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Lytham St. Annes on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10am. followed by committal at Lytham Park Crematorium.
All enquiries please to Roland L. Whitehead and Daughter, Funeral Directors.
Alan Holden
Alan Holden, of Haslingden, passed away peacefully at Highfield Hall Care Home on December 18, aged 83.
A beloved husband of the late Susan, Alan was a devoted father to Sandra and Julie, and a cherished grandfather to five grandchildren.
He was a painter and decorator by trade and later became a successful self-employed market trader selling shoes on Bury and Salford market.
A talented sportsman in his younger years, Alan proudly played football for Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers, showcasing his skill and love for the game.
Later in life, he turned his athletic enthusiasm to golf, becoming an active and valued member of Rossendale Golf Club.
Alan’s funeral service will take place at Burnley Crematorium on Thursday, January 2, at 10:45 am, leaving the Pleasant St Chapel Of Rest at 10.15am.
Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating his remarkable life.
Donations in Alan’s memory are welcomed for St Mary’s Football Club, a cause close to his heart.
For further enquiries, please contact Georgina or Paul at Johnson Durning Woods Funeral Service.
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