Accrington Observer from Accrington, Lancashire, England • 20

fRe OBSERVER 1993 FAMILY NOTICES BIRTHS DRIVER (nee Reid) Kevin and Lesley are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son KYLE JAMES Bern 28 December 011 5ez Thanks to all concerned at Queens Park and Accrington Victoria ALLORITT Michael and Linda are pleased to announce the arrival of JON MICHAEL on 17 December Charlotte and Thanks to all concerned THOMSON (nee GILL) SANDRA AND PAUL are delighted to announce the safe arrival of ADAM ROBERT on weighing 7lb 10oz. A very welcome brother for Simon. Thanks to all staff on A2. Special thanks to both families. SEP THOMPSON (GILL) Congratulations Sandra, Paul and Simon on the birth of our second grandson, ADAM ROBERT, December 28th.

Lots of love, Mum and Dad Thompson. Congratulations Sandra, Paul and Simon on the birth of our grandson ADAM ROBERT Lots of love, Mum and Dad Gill. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS CHANTEL KEELEY ROSEMARY BERNADETTE BONE Happy Sweet 16th Birthday URGHI 1 JANUARY Will you still love me tomorrow? Lave you loads Mum, Dad, brother and -LOOK WHO'S 60 JIM LAYCOCK 2 January 1994 CONGRATULATIONS Love always June, Janet, George, Carol, Andrew Best Wishes Jim, Brian, Doreen LOOK WHO'S 40 Eileen Killum (nee Whalley) Love and best wishes on your special day OSSY MAFIA BIRTHDAY GREETINGS LAYCOCK (JIM). Happy 60th Birthday Jim, 2 January. Love from YFSIL (ND).

COMING OF AGE YOUNG (DONNA MARIE). Congratulations on your 21st Birthday, 5 January. Good Luck, Good Health and Happiness always. With love from Grandma and Grandad Carr. ANTHONY LAIN RIDEHALGE Congratulations on your 21st Birthday 21 January 3rd Love and best wishes from all the family NICOLA JANE HIT Congratulations en your 21st BIRTHDAY 30 December Love from mum, dad and Anthony LEE HINDLE Congratulations on your 21st Birthday 4 January Love and best wishes from Mum, Mike, Scott, Nan and Grandad.

Still as cate as over ENGAGEMENTS TAYLOR MITCHELL CHRISTOPHER JANINE wish 1 to announce their engagement on the 24th December, 1993. Congratulations from both families ENGAGEMENT SMITH Congratulations MICK AND LOUISE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY ENGAGEMENT Love and best wishes from everyone in both families ENGAGEMENT HOLT GORTON FREDA DEREK wish to announce the engagement of their daughter LOUISE to ROBERT, son of KATE and JOHN GORTON. Love and best wishes from both families. GOLDEN WEDDINGS 1 JANUARY 1944 LEWIS ST METHODIST CHURCH, YSTRAD MYNACH Marriage of FRANK PERROW to BETTY LEWIS Love to mum and dad on your Golden Wedding Anniversary From Valerie, Ian, Susan, Colin and Lorraine Happy Anniversary Love Kali and Jasmin forandad. grandma Love and kisses from your great-grandson Daniel PERROW-LEWIS At Methodist Church Ystrad Mynach, South Wales on 1 January 1944 The marriage was solemnized between Frank and Betty by the late Pastor Argau, 37 Buckingham Grove Church DIAMOND WEDDINGS Whitcembe Diamond Wedding Anniversary On Monday 1.

January 1934 at All Saints Church Clayton-le-Moors EDNA WHITCOMBE of Clayton-le-Moors to FRANK GREENHALGH of OBITUARY Fred Atkinson very dear sister Cecil and sister in law Marjorie and a of dearly loved auntie. The service will take place at the Lancaster Crematorium today Friday December 31 at 12.30pm. Alex Willis Funeral Home, 2 Middleton Road, Heysham. Tel 0524 851595. CLARKE.

On Friday, 24 December 1993, fully in Springhill House Private Nursing Home, Accrington, NORAH, of Street. Accrington, the beloved wife of Henry, much loved mother of Kathleen and Eileen, very dear mothof Raymond and en dearly loved nan of Dean. Requiem Mass was held at St Annes Church, Accrington on Thursday, 30 December prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Inquiries: The Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Willows Lane, Accrington. Tel 0254 232604.

DICKINSON. On Monday, 27 December 1993, peacefully in hospital, GRACE Dickinson, aged 77 years, formerly of Kirk House, Church, the dearly loved wife of the late liam, dear mother of Jean, Harry, William, James and Grace, also' a much loved mother-in-law grandma. Service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium today, Friday, 31 Decemat 1pm. Flowers to the Chapel of Rest. Willows Lane, Accrington or tion in lieu to Moorland View Residential Home, Mr Dickinson, 17 Wallhurst Close, Worsthorne, Burnley BB10 3NY.

Enquiries: The Wol- ATKINSON. On. December suddenly in hospital VIOLET MARGARET 95 years of Heysham Road, Heysham the beloved wife of the late stenholme Funeral Service. Tel 0254 232604. EDGAR (JOSEPH).

Suddenly on Wednesday 28 December 1993 at Queens Park Hospital, Joe, aged 70 years. Very much loved father of son Joe and daughters Margaret, Rena Marion and sons-in-law Mark. John and Andy, a very devoted and well loved grandfather and greatgrandfather loving brother of Aggie and Peggy. Funeral cortege will leave Water Street, Accrington, today Friday 31 December at 8.30am where Requiem Mass will be celebrated 9.00am prior Church, Accringtonnnet at Accrington Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired to Little Sisters of the Poor, Kirby Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancs BB5 0AQ.

All further inquiries to the above mentioned funeral service. Tel Accrington 233341. OBITUARY CLOWES. On Thursday 24 December 1993 suddenly at his home in Banbury Close, Accrington, WILLIAM Clowes aged 68 years. The dearly loved husband of Alice, much loved father of Irene, Linda and Susan, very dear father-in-law of Gerry and Ian and loving grandad of Tracey, Keith, Deborah, Louise and Lauren.

Reposing in pel of Rest, 170 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors. The funeral leave his daughters home today, Friday 31 December for a 1.30pm service in Accrington Crematorium Chapel prior to interment at Dill Hall Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired a to The Chest, Heart Stroke Association, Mrs McNae, 32 Winnington Hill, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AL. Inquiries Champ Funeral Service Tel 390731. On Monday, 27 December 1993, at his home, e.

Rothwell Avenue. Accrington, NORMAN, 77 years, a very dear uncle and friend. Service and cremation will be held at Accrington rium on Tuesday, ary at 9.30am. Funeral from the Chapel of Rest. Willows Lane, Accrington (where flowers will be received).

Inquiries: The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Tel 0254 232604. GLOVER. On 23. December 1993 in Arnside House, Accrington, MABEL, aged 88 years.

Service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium today Friday 31 December at 9.30am. Inquiries The Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Willows Lane, Accrington. Tel 232604. HILL. On Monday 27 December 1993, suddenly SAMUEL Hill, aged 75 years of Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors.

The dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of Michael and John, loving grandad of Michelle and Duncan and great grandad of Shaun. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest. 170 Whalley Road, Clayton-leMoors. The funeral will leave from his home on Tuesday 4 January for a 1.00pm service and cremation at Accrington Crematorium. No flowers by special request please, but donations if desired to the NSPCC, Mr Hill.

37 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors. Inquiries Champ Funeral Service, Tel 390731. JOHNSON. On Wednesday 29 December 1993 at his home Cedar Street, Accrington, HAROLD Johnson, 64 years, the dearly husband of Kathleen, dear ther of Karen and Terry, loving brother of Dorene, much loved uncle and great-uncle and dear son-in-law of Mrs Frace Dyer. Service will be held in St Andrew's Church on Wednesday 5 January prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St John's Ambulance, Mrs Peel, 12 Lister Street, Accrington. Inquiries The Wolstenholme Funeral Service, Willows Lane, Accrington. Tel 232604. JONES. On Monday, 27 December 1993, in hospital, LILLIAN (Lily) Jones, aged 80 years of St Leger Court.

Accrington, the beloved wife of the late Edwin Jones, much loved auntie of Bessie, Jean, Raymond and Fred (Australia). Service and interment will be held at Accrington Cemetery on Tuesday, 4 January at Funeral from the Chapel of Rest, Willows Lane, Accrington (where flowers will be received). Inquiries: The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. 0254 232604. MARSLAND.

On Monday December, peacefully in hospital, FREDERICK PETER Marsland aged 66 years, of Whalley Road, Clayton loved husband The of Edna, much loved father of Diane and Debra, dear father in law of Eddie and loving grandad of Kevin and Eddie. "Unseen by others you stand by my side, For I love you too much for death to divide, You shared my trouble, laughter and tears, I will always treasure those wonderful years, I think of you in silence, And make no outward show, But just how much I miss you, No-one will ever know, What more is there for me to say, Only I wish with all my heart, That you were here Reposing in the Chapel of Rest. 170 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, where flowers will be received. The funeral will leave from his home on Tuesday 4 January for a 10.30am cremation at Accrington, Crematorium. Funeral Champ Service.

Tel 390731. OBITUARY years of Rough Lee Road, Accrington. The dearly loved husband of Lillian and much loved father of James and daughtend cremation Kadia. were Service held at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday 30 December. Donations if desired to East Lancs Hospice, Pollard, 38 Nelson Street, Accrington.

Inquiries to Champ Funeral Service, 170 Whalley Road, Tel 390731. ROBINSON. On Monday, 27 Decmber 1993, in hospital. WALTER Robinson, aged 76 years, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, of 24 Paddock Street, Oswaldtwistle, the dearly husband Betty Robinson, dear father of Jacqueline, Jennifer and Janet, very dear father-in-law of Bill, Ian and Mick, and a very dear grandad. Funeral from The Wolstenholme Chapel of Rest on Tuesday, January for Requiem Mass at St Mary's RC Church, Oswaldtwistle at 10am followed by cremaat Accrington Crematorium.

Family" flowers only please. donations if desired for St Mary's Catlow Hall Street. Oswaldtwistle Rev Bourke. Inquiries: Mr Glannan, The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Willows Lane, Accrington.

Tel 0254 232604. THORNTON. On Tuesday 28 Decmeber 1993 peacefully in Abbeydale Nursing Home, HENRY Thornton, aged 80 years, the dearly husband of Edna formerly of Kirk House, Church, dear father of Sheila and Linda, father-in-law of Pete and Roland also a dear grandad and great-grandad and a dear brother of Eleanor Ben. Service and interment will be held at Acesinaton, Cemetery January on at 2.30pm. Funeral from the Chapel of Rest.

Willows Lane, Accrington (where flowers will be received). Inquiries Tel 0254 232604. TUNSTALL. WednesDecember 1993 at his "home. Ribblesdale Avenue, Accrington JOHN Edward Tunstall (Eddy), aged 69 years, formerly of Edgeworth, the beloved husband of Fay Tunstall, much loved father of Janet, Yvonne and Rod, also a very dear father-in-law and grandad.

Service and cremation will be held at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday 4 January at 11.30am, funeral from the Chapel of Rest, Willows Lane, Accrington. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Peel House Medical Centre. Accrington, Mrs Tunstall. Inquiries The Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Tel 0254 232604.

WARBURTON. On Friday, December 1993, denly at Queens Park Hospital, EVA, aged 83 years, the loving wife of the later Peter Warburton and a much loved mother of Peter, David and Jean, treasured sister of Marie and Bessie and late brother George, also a much loved grandmother. Funeral Service and Cremation was held at Accrington Crematorium, yesterday. Thursday. 30 December 1993.

There were flowers only but donations if so desired are still being received for Rough Lee Home for abled Children, Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service, 228 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancs, BB5 0AQ. All enquiries to the above mentioned funeral service. Tel 0254 233341. WHITTAKER Thursday, (nee 23 Morris). Decem- ber 1993, peacefully Oswald House Residential Home, Oswaldtwistle, PEGGY Whittaker, aged 72 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Joseph and the late Robert Seed, formerly of Merlin Drive, Oswaldtwistle, dear mother of Christine, mother-in-law of Bill, dear sister of Hilda and the late Marjorie.

Service was held in Holy Trinity Church, Oswaldtwistle on Thursday, 30 December prior to cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Donations if desired to the Stroke Association, The Wolstenholme POLLARD. On Thursday 23 December 1993 in hospital, ROBERT ASHWORTH Pollard aged 80 Funeral Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 ORT. tel 0254 232604. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BARRETT (ERIC).

Mrs Peggy Barrett and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for cards of condolence, messages of and donation in lieu of flowers in aid of the Therapy Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, received at this sad time. Special thanks to Alan for his love, care and support, to Canon Crook for his kind words and ministrations and to Wolstenholme Funeral Service for their arrangements. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS friends. neighbours and Bowling Associations for their kind messages of sympathy, tributes, Mass offerings and donations to Cancer Research Campaign. A speical thanks staff at St Davids House, Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service for their dignified arrangements and to Dean Desmond for his support and ministrations.

CHADWICK-WOOD. Paul and Gillian wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, also the floral tributes and donations to Derian House received during the sad loss of their daughter. Many thanks to the Rev Ireland for his kind words and ministrations. To all the staff of Derian House for their support. Good night.

and God Bless You All. DEWHURST (EDMOND). The family of the late Mr Edmond Dewhurst wish to thank all, relatives, friends and neighbours messages of sympathy, cards of condolence and floral tributes received during our recent sad loss. Special thanks to Dr Wallworth Doctors and staff of Blackburn Royal mary for their medical care and attention, also to Rev Mark Ireland for his thoughtful ministrations. Bishop Street, Accrington.

DOBSON. The family of the late JOAN Dobson wish to thank those friends and neighbours have shown their kindness and consideration in the past months. We specially want to thank Betty Darlington, Dr Woodcock and all at Peel Surgery, the nursing staff at Accrington Victoria Hospital, Ormerod and the doctors and nurses of Ward E3 at Queen's Park Hospital, Rev Dennis Crook and Wolstenholme's Funeral Service. Our deepest thanks are directed to Sally Watson of Addison Street. sister of Joan's later husband Bob, for her friendship and unfailing support in the past few years.

No words can tell of our debt to Sal. 341 Whalley Road, Accrington and 3 Staining Rise, Staining, Blackpool. HINDLE (MARY ALICE). Mr and Mrs Rawcliffe and family would like to express their thanks to all their relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, especially the letters, cards of condolence and floral tributes received during their recent sad loss of a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Special thanks to doctors and nursing staff of Ward M8, Queens Park Hospital for their medical and nursing care also staff at Woodlands Hostel, Warwick Avenue, ors and Rev Holt for his kind ministrations.

440 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors. PAYNTER (LILY). The family of the late Mrs Lily Paynter wish to thank everyone for cards of condolence, expressions sympathy and floral utes received during their recent bereavement. Special thanks Doctor Wallworth for his medical care and Rev Huggett for his ministrations. Plantation Street, Accrington.

TATTERSALL. Kenneth, Shirley and Alan wish to express their sincerest thanks to relatives and friends for letters and cards of sympathy and donations for Age Concern received at the time of their bereavement. very special thank you to Aunt special thanks to Reverend Parr: Dr Ojha, Jenny, staff and friends at Braeside Retirement Home and Mr Glannan and the staff of the Wolstenholme Funeral Service. Bleaswood Road, Oxenholme, Kendal. TAYLOR.

The family of the late IDA Taylor like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for cards of condolence, messages of sympathy and donations in lieu of ers in aid of Alzheimers Disease Society received at this sad time. Special thanks to the staff of Mapleford Nursing Home for all their care and attention and to Rev Mailer for his kind words and ministrations. WARD (LLEWELLYN). Barbara and Hilary Ward thank family and friends for cards of condolence, expressions of sympathy and donations received on behalf of St John's Church. Baxenden at this sad time.

A special thank you to Ken Nolan and the staff of Spring Hill NursHome, to Reverend Mark Ireland, the Pastoral Team and members of St John's Church and also to Carolyn Woodcock for their care and kindness. Scott Avenue, Baxenden. WILKINSON (ARTHUR). The daughter of the late Arthur Wilkinson would like to express sincere thanks to all relatives, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CLARKE (NORAH). Henry Clarke, Kathleen, like to thank and Eileen and family, would Staff of Springhill House Nursing Home, Accrington for their loving care shown to over the past 18 months, also to Dr Hewitt and her kind medical care and Father Wright for his ministrations.

IN MEMORIAM ALVESTON. Pray for the Soul of ELIZABETH (Beth). Died 3 January 1991. Much loved and missed. DOBSON (JOAN).

Died 22 December 1993. We took life by the tail you Now 'rest' well dear friend. Jenny. HOWSON. In remembrance of my dear wife BETTY who passed away 4 January 1993.

A day never goes by that I don't think about you, Now a year has gone by, I shall never forget. Also not forgetting Sister Smith for the kindnesSick. STRUTZ (CONNIE). Loving memories of a dear mum, died January 5, 1993. We beside your bedside, And held your hand with love, We stroked your hair and touched your face, And prayed to God above, Through tears we watched you sinking, slowly fade away, And though our hearts were broken, We knew you could not stay, To us you were so special, Words could never say, How we wish with all hearts, That you were here today.

From daughter Wynn, son-in-law Dave and grandson Gavin. THOM. Fond memories of ALLAN, a dear husband and father, died 5 January 1988. Always thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Love from wife Cathleen and daughter Laraine BIRTHDAY MEMORIES MARGARET).

Birthday memories 30 December. Loved and remembered every day. Alan. DONOHOE (WILLIAM). In loving memory of our dearest dad on his birthday, 4 January.

Died 26 September 1990. Audrey, Jim, Margaret and Dorothy. PARKINSON (MAY). Treasured birthday memories of Mum, 1 January. Too dearly loved to be forgotten And remembering all our loved ones.

From Dorothy, Gilbert and all the family. POLLARD (BOB). day memories of a dear husband, 1 January. Today is your birthday, I have not forgot, I think of you often, And miss a lot. Love from Florence.

POLLARD (BOB). Birthday memories of a dear dad, 1 January. You always had a smile to share. Time to give, time to soareone to turn to, kind and true, One in a million dad, that was you. Love Joan and Pat.

POLLARD (BOB). Birthday memories of a dear grandadas January. you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love. From Patrick, Andrew and Nuala. POLLARD (BOB).

Birthday memories of a dear grandad, 1 January. hardest thing in life bear, 1sto to want a grandad when he is not there, I only wish that I could say, I'll go and see my grandad today. To hear his voice and see his smile. To sit and talk with him awhile, Now I can only whisper low, Happy birthday grandad, I miss you so. Lots of love from Gillian.

Vikki and William. POLLARD (BOB). Birthday memories of a dear dad, 1 January. I wish with all my heart, I could say to you. Happy birthday father, And give my love to you, But though I cannot see you, I hope you know I'm here, Sending you my thoughts of love, Today and through the year.

Love from Lyn and Kevin. SMALLEY (JOAN) (nee REID). Birthday memories on New Years Day, miss you always. Husband Colin, daughter Kathleen, a Terry and grandchildren..