William Houghton Funeral Directors

William Houghton Funeral Directors William Houghton funeral directors. A family owned, independent funeral service supporting the communities of Longridge, Fulwood, Ingol and surrounding areas.

HOLTMARGARETWho died peacefully at Hillcroft Nursing Home, Carnforth on Sunday 26th October, aged 93 years.Dearly belove...
30/10/2025

HOLT

MARGARET

Who died peacefully at Hillcroft Nursing Home, Carnforth on Sunday 26th October, aged 93 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Reg, loving mum of Stephen, Pauline and Allan, dear mother in law of Stephanie, David (dec) and Diane, much loved grandma of Lisa, Gary, Alan, Nina, Amy, Paul, Megan, Rebecca, Mark and Ben and a dearly loved great grandma.

The funeral service and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Ribchester on Wednesday 5th November at 12:00pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Dementia UK. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://margaret-holt-1932-2025.muchloved.com

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

CROOKLesleyPassed away peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital on 21st October 2025 aged 67 Years.Lesley, the much loved mu...
28/10/2025

CROOK

Lesley

Passed away peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital on 21st October 2025 aged 67 Years.

Lesley, the much loved mum to Angela, Nana to Mia-Grace, Sister to Patricia, Tracey and Liz.

Lesley will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of Lesley's life will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 13th November at 11.15am.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Lesley can be made via the funeral director to St. Catherine's Hospice.

William Houghton Funeral Directors, 219 Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3TY. Tel: (01772) 722415

PRYCEALAN EDWARDPassed away suddenly on Wednesday 15th October aged 79 years. Devoted husband to Jill, a loving father t...
24/10/2025

PRYCE

ALAN EDWARD

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday 15th October aged 79 years.

Devoted husband to Jill, a loving father to Mark and Louise,
Caring grandfather Casey, Aerin, Kaitlyn and Megan and father-in-law to Charmaine.

A funeral service will be held for Alan on Thursday 30th October, 3.00pm at Preston Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'The British heart Foundation' via the Funeral Director.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, 259 Garstang Road, Fulwood. 01772 788020

LAWSONFRANK RICHARDWho passed away peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital, on Sunday 19th October, aged 83 years.Dearly lo...
24/10/2025

LAWSON

FRANK RICHARD

Who passed away peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital, on Sunday 19th October, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dereta, loving father of Gillian, Alan & Helen and a dear father-in-law & grandad.

A service of remembrance for Frank will take place at St. John’s Church, Broughton on Thursday 6th November at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please and donations in Frank’s memory can be made to Community First Responders or North West Air Ambulance via the following link:
https://franklawson.muchloved.com/

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

McCARTNEYDAVIDBorn in Padiham, Lancashire.Who died peacefully in hospital, with his family by his side on Sunday 19th Oc...
24/10/2025

McCARTNEY

DAVID

Born in Padiham, Lancashire.

Who died peacefully in hospital, with his family by his side on Sunday 19th October, aged 77 years.

Beloved husband of Carole, loving father of Caroline and Christopher, dear father-in-law of Antony and Sarah and much loved ‘grangrad’ of Harriet, Vinnie, Will and Elliot.

The funeral service and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Ribchester on Friday 7th November at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to The Christie Charity. Online tributes and donations can be made at https://davidmccartney.muchloved.com

David’s family would like to thank all the staff and doctors at The Christie, especially Professor Califano and his team, and the staff at Wythenshawe Hospital for their care and compassion.

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

WHITTLEVALERIE‘VAL’Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Saturday 18th October, aged 81 years.Dearly loved wi...
23/10/2025

WHITTLE
VALERIE
‘VAL’

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Saturday 18th October, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother of Sam, Matthew and Helen and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and sister.

The Funeral Mass will take place at Blessed Sacrament Church, Ribbleton, on Thursday 6th November at 11.00 am prior to interment at Our Lady & St. Michael’s Church, Alston lane.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The Alzheimer’s Society or St. Catherine’s Hospice via the following link:
https://valerie-whittle.muchloved.com/

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

WOODSELLENEllen’s family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, cards of condolence and their support at thi...
23/10/2025

WOODS
ELLEN

Ellen’s family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, cards of condolence and their support at this difficult time. They are grateful to everyone that attended her funeral and for the generous donations to Myeloma UK.

Special thanks go to Fr. Sony for his kind ministrations, the Cross Keys for their hospitality and delicious food, Sam at the Flower Glade for the beautiful flowers, the staff at Longridge Hall for their care and finally to Nick and his team at William Houghton’s for their support and guidance.

PAUL SHUTTLEWORTHJulie and all of Paul’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped us g...
20/10/2025

PAUL SHUTTLEWORTH

Julie and all of Paul’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped us give Paul the dignified and caring farewell he truly deserved.

Thank you to everyone who attended the service, sent kind messages, and shared their memories of Paul.

Thank you to all who made donations to St Catherine’s Hospice in Paul’s memory. Your generosity is a wonderful tribute to him.

A special thank you to Tom and everyone at William Houghton’s for their professionalism, compassion, and guidance throughout.

Thanks also to Suzie Creer for delivering a warm and thoughtful service that captured Paul’s life and spirit perfectly, and to Sam at Flower Glade for the beautiful flowers that made the day so special.

WEDGE FREDADied suddenly at home on Monday 13th October, aged 86 years.Dearly loved wife of George, loving mum of Dave a...
17/10/2025

WEDGE
FREDA

Died suddenly at home on Monday 13th October, aged 86 years.
Dearly loved wife of George, loving mum of Dave and the dear mother-in-law of Sue.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11:15 am

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

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

KATHLEEN ANDREW‘KATH’It is with great sadness, the family announce the passing of Kath Andrew, who passed away peacefull...
15/10/2025

KATHLEEN ANDREW

‘KATH’

It is with great sadness, the family announce the passing of Kath Andrew, who passed away peacefully, on the 10th October, in Royal Preston Hospital, aged 78 years.

The dearly beloved wife of the late Dave Andrew, much-loved mum of Sharon and Paul, loving mother-in-law to Glynn & Helen, cherished nan and great-nan to Kayleigh, Matt, Lizzie, Chloe, Lola-Rose and Finley and an adored sister of Pauline & David.

Kath’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 23rd October at 10.30 am.

Family flowers only please and donations in Kath’s memory may be made to Pancreatic Cancer UK via the following link:
https://kathleen-andrew.muchloved.com/

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

McLAUGHLINRONALD JOHN 'RONNIE'Who died peacefully at home on Saturday 11th October, with his family by his side, aged 88...
14/10/2025

McLAUGHLIN
RONALD JOHN
'RONNIE'

Who died peacefully at home on Saturday 11th October, with his family by his side, aged 88 years.

Beloved husband of Agnes, loving father of Andrew, Anita and Louise and a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather.

The Funeral Thanksgiving Mass and interment will take place at
Our Lady & St. Michael RC Church, Alston Lane on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 10:30 am.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to' Rosemere Cancer Foundation' or 'Alston Lane Church'. Donations can be mad and gift-aided via this link - https://ronaldmclaughlin.muchloved.com/

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

10/10/2025

REX TAYLOR

Who passed away at home, in his sleep, on Friday 3rd October, aged 92 years.

Loving husband of the late June and the much-loved father of William & Glenn.

A funeral service for Rex will take place at Preston Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd October, at 12.00 noon.

Donations in Rex’s memory may be made to St. Catherine’s Hospice.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors.

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Chapel Hill, Longridge
Preston
PR33JY

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