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There have been 17 death announcements this week for people who have recently died in the area.

A family will post the obituary as a way of saying a few things about the death of their loved one.

They provide an opportunity to break the news of a death to the community as it is shared publicly.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, please visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Kathleen ENTWISTLE

ENTWISTLE Kathleen (Kate) Peacefully Saturday 4th February 2023 at Bolton General Hospital and formerly Blackburn, Kate aged 80. The beloved wife of the late Jeffrey, a much loved… click here to read more or pay tribute

miguel berry

BERRY Michael Anthony Peacefully on Sunday 5th February at the Royal Blackburn Hospital with his loving family by his side, 80 year old Michael. Linda’s loving husband, a much loved father… click here to read more or pay tribute

Patricia Charnock

CHARNOCK Patricia nee Henshaw On Sunday 12th February 2023 at the Royal Blackburn and Brownhill hospital, Fortified by the rites of Holy Mother Church, Pat aged 91 years. The beloved wife of… click here to read more or pay tribute

Anne Elizabeth Croak

CROAK Ann Elizabeth A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she passed away peacefully at East Lancashire Hospice on 02/11/2023. A service of remembrance will be held at Pleasington Crematorium… click here to read more or pay tribute

jean duggan

DUGGAN Jean Peacefully Thursday 12th January 2023 at Cherry Trees Nursing Home, Alcester, and formerly Kemp Court, Blackburn, 85 year old Jean. The much loved wife of the late Fred, much… click here to read more or pay tribute

William (Bill) BARROW

BARROW William (Bill) At peace on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at home. Bill, 84 years old. Loving husband to Joan, a much loved father to Paul, Andrew, David and James, a dear father-in-law… click here to read more or pay tribute

THOMAS BARNES

BARNES Thomas On February 3, 2023, 90 years old. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday March 2, 2023 at 9:30am Enc. Waring McKenna Funeralcare Tel. 01254 51577 click here to read more or pay tribute

CARLTON RICHES

RICHES Carlton Passed away peacefully on Saturday 11th February at The Grove Care Home, Carlton, at the age of 76, he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. click here to read more or pay tribute

Brian SWAINBANK

SWAINBANK Brian Loving husband and best friend to Jean, loving father to Susan, Christine and Peter. Loving grandfather of 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Tuesday… click here to read more or pay tribute

julia walsh

WALSH Julia Julia Walsh, née Lamont, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Wales on 29 January 2023 after a brief illness. Julia, 83, was the loving wife of the late Bert and lived for… click here to read more or pay tribute

keith sharpe

SHARPE Keith Vincent On December 18, 2022, 61 years old. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 9:00 am Enc. Waring McKenna Funeralcare Tel. 01254 51577 click here to read more or pay tribute

edith steel

STEELE Edith passed away peacefully at Pilling Nursing Home on February 18, 2023, at the age of 86. She is the loving wife of the late Eric, devoted mother to Karen, and mother-in-law to John. Very dear sister of… click here to read more or pay tribute

Gary Christopher COWELL

COWELL Gary Christopher On 16th February 2023, peacefully at East Lancashire Hospice, Gary, 55, of Fairhaven Road, Blackburn. Steph’s loving husband, the much loved father of… click here to read more or pay tribute

donald barnes

BARNES Donald At peace in the hospital, with his family at his side, Donald, 102, the loving husband of the late Ida, the much-loved father of Catherine, the devoted grandfather of Richard, and a good… click here to read more or pay tribute

david barnes

BARNES David Ian Wednesday 15th February 2023, peacefully at Oldfield Manor, Darwen. David, 71, who will be sorely missed. Resting at Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen,… click here to read more or pay tribute

michael heaton

HEATON Michael On January 9, 2023, 69 years old. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 9:00 am Enc. Waring McKenna Funeralcare Tel. 01254 51577 click here to read more or pay tribute

Bridget Mary (née Donaghey) McKEE

McKEE Bridget Mary (nee Donaghey) Bridget, 85, passed away peacefully at Blackburn Hospital on February 9. Loving wife to Alan, loving and loving mother to Maggie, Liam, Alan… click here to read more or pay tribute