Moons Funeral Service

07/05/2026

01/05/2026

Harry Ronson Melling
Ron

At the request of Ron’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce on Friday 17th April 2026, Ron passed away peacefully aged 89 years.

Much loved Husband to Margaret, devoted dad to Christine and Barbara, dear father-in-law, a cherished grandad and great grandad.
Ron will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Ron’s funeral service will take place at Carleton Crematorium, on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 11.45am. You are all welcome to Pilling Village Hall after the service to share refreshment and memories of Ron.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ron will be gratefully received for The British Heart Foundation. These may be given directly to the Funeral Director, or there will be an opportunity to donate at the funeral service.
All enquiries to:
Moons Funeral Service
Sandy Lane, Preesall, FY6 0NU
📞 01253 810492

24/04/2026

Tomlinson
Janet
At the request of Janet’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce that Janet passed away peacefully in Northland Village Rest Home on 11th April 2026, aged 82 years.
Cherished wife to the late Peter, a loving stepmother to Simon and Clare and loving Nan to William and Ava.
Funeral service to be held at Lytham Park Crematorium on Friday 8th May at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Northwest Air Ambulance.
All enquiries to Moons Funeral Service, Raikes Road, Great Eccleston, PR3 0YA,
Tel 01995 672328.

23/04/2026

John Meadows

At the request of John’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce on 17th April 2026, John passed away peacefully at home aged 88 years.

Much loved Husband to the late Agnes, devoted dad to Elizabeth, dear Father-in-Law to Will, devoted Grandad to Simon and Rebecca-Anne, Chris and Skye, Great Grandad to Caleb, Oliver and Elliot.
John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

John’s funeral service and burial will take place at St Helen’s Church, Churchtown, on Monday 27th April at 11:00 am.

You are all welcome to The Parish Room, after the service to share refreshment and memories of John.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of John will be gratefully received for St Helen’s Church.

All enquiries to:
Moons Funeral Service,
Raikes Road, Great Eccleston, PR3 0YA
📞 01995 672328

21/04/2026

Andrew Hays

At the request of Andrew’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce that Andrew passed away on 2nd April 2026 aged 82 years.

A loving husband to the late Patricia, much loved Father to Julie, Jason and of the late Lisa, Father-in-Law, cherished Grandad and Great Grandad.
Andrew will be sadly missed.

Andrew’s funeral service will be held at Carleton Crematorium, on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 11:45am.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Andrew will be gratefully received by Dementia UK.

All enquiries to
Moons Funeral Service,
Sandy Lane,
Preesall,
FY6 0NU,
tel 01253 810492.

15/04/2026

Joan Barbara Bowling

At the request of Joan’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce that Joan passed away peacefully on 30th March 2026, aged 89 years.

A dearly loved wife to the late Ralph, much loved mum to John, Stephen, David and Rachel, dear mother-in-law and devoted nana.
Joan will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.

Joan’s celebration of life will be held at St Oswald’s Church, Preesall on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 1:30pm.

After the service you are all invited to Knott End Golf Club to share refreshments and memories of Joan.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, in memory of Joan may be made to Trinity Hospice, via the Funeral Director; there will be an opportunity to leave donations as you exit the Church following the service.

📞All enquiries to Moons Funeral Service,
Sandy Lane,
Preesall,
FY6 0NU,
tel 01253 810492.

14/04/2026

Walter Benjamin Jones
Ben

At the request of Ben’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce on Tuesday 24th March 2026, Ben passed away peacefully aged 87 years.

Much loved Husband to Audrey, devoted dad to Tracey and Glyn, dear Father-in-Law and a cherished Grandad.
Ben will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Ben’s funeral service will take place at The Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Hambleton, on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 12.00 noon.

You are all welcome to The Shovels, Hambleton after the service to share refreshment and memories of Ben.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ben will be gratefully receive for Cancer Research and Alzheimer’s Society. These may be given directly to the Funeral Director, or there will be an opportunity to donate at the funeral service.
All enquiries to:
Moons Funeral Service
Sandy Lane, Preesall, FY6 0NU
📞 01253 810492

08/04/2026

Vera Margaret Hewertson

At the request of Vera’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce that Vera passed away on 22nd March 2026 aged 95 years.
A loving wife to the late Norman, much loved Mum to Susan and Sandra, cherished Nan and Great Nanna.
Vera will be sadly missed.

Vera’s funeral service will be held at Carleton Crematorium, on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Vera will be gratefully received by
St Catherine’s Hospice.

All enquiries to Moons Funeral Service,
Sandy Lane,
Preesall, FY6 0NU,
tel 01253 810492.

02/04/2026

Rodney Collinson

At the request of Rod’s family, and with their permission, we sadly announce on Friday 20th March 2026, Rod passed away, aged 76 years.
Rod was the dearly loved husband of Jennifer, a much-loved Dad and Stepfather and a
devoted Grandad.
Rod’s funeral service will take place at Carleton Crematorium on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 11.45am.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Rod will be gratefully receive for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. These may be given directly to the Funeral Director, or there will be an opportunity to donate at the funeral service.
All enquiries to:
Moons Funeral Service
Sandy Lane, Preesall, FY6 0NU
📞 01253 810492

01/04/2026

John and Christine Apps

At the request of the family, and with their permission, we sadly announce the passing of Christine and John Apps.
Christine passed away on 13th March 2026, aged 75 years, and her beloved husband John passed away on 26th March 2026, aged 76 years.
Together, they were a devoted and loving couple. Christine was a dearly loved Mum to Gary and Sharon, a dear Mother-in-law and cherished Grandma. John was a much loved Dad to Gary and Sharon, a dear Father-in-law and a treasured Grandad. Both Christine and John will be sadly missed by all their family and friends.
A joint funeral service to celebrate their lives will be held at Carleton Crematorium on Friday 10th April at 1:15pm. If you would like to wear bright colours to reflect their love for colour.
You are all warmly invited to join the family at Singleton Lodge after the service to share refreshments and remember Christine and John together.
Family flowers only please. Donations in their memory will be gratefully received for Trinity Hospice.
📞 All enquiries to Moons Funeral Service,
Sandy Lane,
Preesall,
FY6 0NU
Tel: 01253 810492