William Houghton Funeral Directors

25/07/2025

NEIL
SINGLETON

It is with deep sadness that Neil’s family announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Wednesday 16th July, aged 60 years.

Neil, a loving husband of Sara, a much-loved dad to Grace & Alice and a treasured friend to many.

A celebration of Neil’s life will take place at Inglewhite Church, Silk Mill Lane, Inglewhite, PR3 2LP, on Saturday 2nd August at 11.00 am, prior to interment in the church yard.

Please note, for anyone attending, formal attire or black clothing are not necessary.

Family flowers only please and donations in Neil’s memory can be made to North West Air Ambulance or The British Heart Foundation via the following link: https://neil-singleton.muchloved.com.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

24/07/2025

TIMBRELL
LENA

Who died peacefully in Longridge Hospital on Saturday 19th July, aged 93 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mum of Linda, Paul and Julie (dec), dearly loved nanna of Lindsay, Shirley, Katherine, Jonathan, Gregory and Hannah and much loved great grandma of Eleanor, Isabelle, Jessica, Finn, Lily, Bradley, Elliot, Max, Hallie, Nate and Maeve.

The funeral Mass and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid’s R.C. Church, Longridge on Friday 1st August at 11:30am.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to St. Wilfrid’s Church.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

21/07/2025

McCABE (nee O'Connor)
JOANNE RUTH

Who died peacefully in Blackpool Victoria hospital on
Friday 11th July, aged 54 years.

Dearly loved mum of Sean and Dean, dear mother-in-law of Beth and Georgie and the much loved nanna of Maeva.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 12pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'RSPCA East Lancashire'. Donations may be made via this link -
https://joannemccabe.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

20/07/2025

A lighthouse , who chose others before himself. A lovely sentiment.

May 18, 1912. The town of Colne, Lancashire fell silent. Stores shuttered. Streets filled. Forty thousand mourners gathered—not for a celebrity, but for a man of quiet courage.
Wallace Hartley, bandmaster of the RMS Titanic, was brought home.
Not just as a victim of the sea, but as a beacon of grace in humanity’s darkest hour.
When fear ruled the decks, Hartley and his fellow musicians did not run.
They played.
Not for survival—but for solace.
As lifeboats dropped and cries pierced the night, they played “Nearer, My God, to Thee”—a hymn not of rescue, but of peace.
It was their gift to a sinking world.
When Hartley’s body was found, strapped to him was his violin—weathered but whole.
It had been a gift from his fiancée, Maria Robinson. A love letter in wood and string.
That violin didn’t save his life. But it carried his soul.
He never dropped it. Not even when the sea claimed him.
That choice—that devotion—is what turned a man into a symbol.
Hartley was no mere musician. He was a lighthouse. A final note of calm while the storm closed in.
He showed us that in chaos, we can still choose beauty.
In terror, we can still stand with dignity.
And even as the water rises, we can still love.
His melody still lingers—not in concert halls, but in the quiet courage of those who choose others before themselves.


~ The Inspireist

17/07/2025

SCHOFIELD

COLIN

Who died peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday 14th July, aged 73 years.

Dearly loved husband of Colette, cherished Dad of Eve, Emma, David & Ruth, the dear father-in-law of Richard, Brittany & Mike and a proud grandad to William, Katie, Jack, George, Lucy, Evie, Emily, Charleston, Harry, Henry, Lewis & Bethany.

Colin’s funeral service will take place at St. Wilfrid’s RC Church, Longridge, on Tuesday 29th July at 11.30 am, prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations in Colin’s memory may be made to Cancer Research UK via the following link:
https://colin-schofield.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

16/07/2025

OLGA MARY LEEMING

Who passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday 8th July, aged 88 years.

The dearly loved mum of the late Rachel Leeming and a treasured member of the Goosnargh community.

Olga’s funeral service will take place at St. Mary the Virgin, Goosnargh on Thursday 24th July at 11.00 am, prior to interment in the churchyard to be reunited with her beloved Rachel.

Family flowers only please and donations in memory of Olga can be made to The Whitechapel Players.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

11/07/2025

JACKSON
CAROLE

Who died peacefully on Tuesday 1st July at Longridge Community Hospital, aged 71 years.

A much loved member of our family, sister of Graham, mum to Vicky and Ted, nanny to Olivia and Toby, horse-mum to Leo and the late Jenny and partner of Neil.

A service to remember Carole and say farewell will be held at Much Hoole Woodland Burial Ground at 11:45am on Friday 18th July.

No mourning attire please, feel free to wear your best and brightest.

Donations in Carole’s memory can be made to Longridge Community Hospital or to World Horse Welfare.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

08/07/2025

CLEGG (nee Craig)
HEATHER ANNIE

Died in Royal Preston Hospital on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
Wife of the late Chris, sister of Joe, Marlien and Neil (Deceased), sister in law of Raymond, Georgina, Derek and Hazel.

The funeral service will take place at Longridge Parish Church of
St. Lawrence on Monday 28th July 2025 at 11.00am, prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'North West Air Ambulance'. Donations may be made via this link - https://heatherclegg.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

08/07/2025

SHORROCK
WILLIAM JOHN

Victoria, Kirsty and Family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Dad’s life yesterday.
It was truly amazing to see so many familiar faces — your presence brought us so much comfort and meant the world to us.

A special thank you to Harvey and Harry for reading during the service and made the day even more meaningful.
We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Father Sony for leading such a thoughtful and comforting service.
To our Aunty Betty, thank you for helping us with Dad’s flowers — they truly looked stunning and were a beautiful tribute.

A massive thank you to The Cross Keys for looking after us so kindly, and to William Houghton Funeral Directors for taking care of every little detail with such compassion and professionalism. You gave Dad the send-off he truly deserved, and we are forever grateful.

07/07/2025

OLDHAM

GILLIAN

Who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 26th June, aged 81 years.

Loving wife of Stewart, much loved mum of Jacqueline & Gemma and a cherished gran to Megan, Ellie & Hamish.

Gillian’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Monday 14th July at 1.30 pm.

Family flowers only and donations in Gillian’s memory can be made to Parkinson’s UK via the following link:
https://gillianoldham.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

07/07/2025

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04/07/2025

HUTCHINSON
ANN JOSEPHINE
‘JOSEPHINE’

Who died peacefully at home on Tuesday 24th June, aged 86 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Lance, loving mum of Joanne and Vicky, dearly loved grandma of Kimberley, Kerry, Esme, Will and Sam and much loved great grandma of Lily, Chloe, Bella, William, Mila and Maya.

The funeral Mass and interment will take place at Our Lady and St. Michael’s Church, Alston Lane on Wednesday 9th July at 10:30am.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to The Stroke Association.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge, PR3 3JY. Tel: 01772 782291.