Hyndburn funeral and death notices for special people we'll never forget

Tributes have been left to remember loved ones in Hyndburn who have recently passed away.

Announcing the death of a family member has been a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones. 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 Accrington section in Funeral Notices online. You can search by names, date range, and filter by time or alphabetically.

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Here is a list of those who 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.

Keith James Andrews

Keith James Andrews, of Longton and formerly of Blackburn, passed away peacefully in hospital with his loving daughter Carol at his side, aged 92 years on March 25.

The loving husband of Olga, proud dad of Susan, Carol and the late Emma, dear father-in-law of Rick and Neil, cherished grandad of Mark, Charlotte and Sarah, great-grandad of Autumn and Paisley and also a respected relative and friend.

Keith a former butcher and his late father proudly ran ‘Andrews Grocers’, Clayton-le-Moors for 25 years where he was a well known face in the local community.

He provided the best customer service, greeting each customer with a smile and enjoyed sourcing top quality produce.

Following the closure of the store due to compulsory purchase to make way for the M65, Keith moved to a new shop in Wilpshire where once again he was the perfect shop keeper.

A true grafter who worked seven days a week, Keith would rise at 4am each morning and head to the markets to collect fresh produce for his customers.

Keith could chat to anyone about anything and he always made time for people, he loved a laugh and he told the greatest stories.

Each year Keith would look forward to some well earned rest and relaxation during the Blackburn holidays enjoying his annual stays in St Annes, Torquay and later on Spain & Mallorca.

After retiring in 1989 Keith enjoyed Golf mainly for the socialising, he learned to play the keyboard and took up painting.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and lived a long and happy life living at home until the last few weeks when he moved to Woodlands care home where he was well looked after. Keith will be sadly missed.

Family flowers only please, donations can be made in Keith’s memory on behalf of Diabetes UK.

To make a donation please visit www.champfunerals.com/obituarues or send to the funeral directors.

All enquiries to Champ Funeral Services.

Careen Mitchell

Careen Mitchell, of West End, Oswaldtwistle, passed away on March 29, aged 78 years.

She was previously a weaver at John Burns Factory, a fitter at ROF, ran the play group at West End for over 10 years and was home help for Lancashire County Council. Careen loved reading, socialising, watching TV especially sports, IPL Cricket was her favourite, she also enjoyed quiz shows, Bargain Hunt and making hanging baskets.

Careen was married to her late husband Harry for nearly 50 years, she leaves behind her son Jason, sister Jaqueline and her brother Fran.

A service will be held on Friday, April 19 at Accrington Crematorium, conducted by Kathy Unsworth.

Donations to North West Air Ambulance.

Funeral director: Hyndburn Funeral Service.

Stanley ‘Stan’ Fagan

Stan passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, aged 76 years on April 3 and of Clayton-le-Moors.

The devoted husband and best friend of Rosemary, a loved and loving dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother, relative and friend.

Born in Barrow-In-Furness Stan began his working life on a farm before training to be a metal spinner.

Fit and strong, Stan excelled in Martial Arts and he loved to pass on his vast knowledge of his discipline to his Martial Art students.

He enjoyed fly fishing and sea fishing and he loved nothing more than escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy some tranquil time at the waters edge, he had an affinity with Ireland and he was so proud when he purchased a second home on the Emerald Isle.

Stan enjoyed dancing and rock and roll was a firm favourite and for many years he ran the King Street Club in Accrington becoming a well known and loved face in the local community.

In his later years, Stan found a love for crown green bowling and he always looked forward to meeting up with his mates for a game of bowls at Milnshaw Park Bowling Club. Most of all Stan was the most doting family man and loyal friend, he would help anyone in need and he had a heart of gold and loved nothing more than a good laugh and a joke.

Stan will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Stan’s funeral will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road, Accrington BB5 6HA on Tuesday, April 23 at 1.40pm. All enquiries to Champ Funeral Services. T: 01254390731 E: info@champfunerals.com Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in Stan’s memory on behalf of Rosemere Cancer Foundation. To make a donation please visit www.champfunerals.com/obituariers or send to the funeral directors.

Thomas ‘Ralph’ Jones

Mr Thomas ‘Ralph’ Jones of Pendle Street, Accrington passed away peacefully on March 31, aged 78.

After leaving school Ralph started working at Burys, then Ewbanks before finally settling at Enfield Manufacturing for 40 Years, his final job was at St Mary Magdalene’s School as their caretaker, known affectionately as Mr Ralph by the children.

He enjoyed playing football, dominoes and later table tennis. He leaves behind his wife Sandra, daughters Debbie and Natalie and son Alexander, grandsons James and Ricky and great granddaughter Amelia, his brother Derek and sister Sharon.

A Celebration of life Service will take place at Accrington Crematorium on April 17 at 1pm.

No flowers please, but donations gratefully received for British Heart Foundation or CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth), a charity with close connections to the family.

All further enquiries: Hyndburn Funeral Services,.