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

15/12/2025

HOULKER
PAMELA
‘PAM’

Who died peacefully at Longridge Hall Care Home on Thursday 11th Dec, aged 89 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Ann and the late Wendy, much loved sister of the late Peter, dear sister in law of Margaret, the late Keith and Christine and caring auntie of Ian, Heather, Angela, Melissa, Neil and Lee and friend to many.

Pam’s funeral service will take place at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Ribchester on Monday 22nd December at 11:30am prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Animal Care, Lancaster. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://pamelahoulker.muchloved.com

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

12/12/2025

MORLEY
FRANCINE CAROL
‘CAROL’

Who died peacefully at Belmont Care Home on Tuesday 9th December, aged 80 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Steve, loving mum of Jackie and Steven, dear mother in law of Julian and Louise, and a much loved grandma of Daniel and Charlie.

Carol’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 11:15am.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Longridge CofE Primary School PTFA.

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

10/12/2025

SHARPLES
JENNIFER ELIZABETH

Who died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday 8th December, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Dick, loving mother of Richard, Liz and Jill, dear mother in law of Caroline, Mark and Mark, a dear sister in law and a much loved nan and great nan.

The funeral service and interment will take place at Our Lady & St Michael's Church, Alston Lane on Monday 22nd December at 10:30am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St Catherine's Hospice or Heartbeat can be made via this link https://jennifersharples.muchloved.com/

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

10/12/2025

CEBRERO
RUTH

Who died peacefully at Preston Private Care Home on Saturday 6th December, aged 73 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Joseph, loving mum of Lucy and James, dear mother in law of Mark and Carol, caring sister of Paul (dec) and Clare, much loved nanna of Bella (dec), William, Joe and Elizabeth, cherished auntie and friend to many.

Ruth will be dearly missed by all. Otra estrella en el Cielo.

Ruth’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 18th December at 3:00pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Guide Dogs For The Blind and the Jon Shaw Foundation for Epilepsy. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://ruthcebrero.muchloved.com

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

09/12/2025

TOMLINSON
JEAN
Formerly of Silverdale and Wigan.

Who died peacefully at Acer Lodge Care Home, Blackburn on Wednesday 3rd December, aged 95 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Frank, Alan and Andrew, dear mother in law of Evelyn, Sharon and Christabel and much loved grandma Silverdale to her 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

The funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to St. John’s CofE Church, Silverdale. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://jean-tomlinson-1930-2025.muchloved.com

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

08/12/2025

NAGLE (nee Ormerod)
ANNE

Who died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mum of Paul and Janet, dear mother in law of Pat, a much loved grandma of Lisa and great grandma to Jack.

The funeral service and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid's RC Church Longridge on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to Northern Greyhound Rescue via this link https://anne-nagle-1940-2025.muchloved.com/

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

05/12/2025

HOGGARTH

SUSAN ANNE

‘SUE’

Passed away in Royal Preston Hospital on Monday 1st December, aged 65 years.

The dearly loved daughter of the late Joe & Doreen, a loving sister and best friend to Denise, sister-in-law to Simon, a very proud and loved Auntie to Rachel, Emma & Kate and a ‘pal’ to her beloved Honey.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 18th December at 12.45 pm.

For those attending, funeral dress is not necessary – orange was her favourite colour.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired may be made to ‘Labrador Rescue North West’ via the following link.:
https://susanhoggarth.muchloved.com/
All donations will be acknowledged.

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

03/12/2025

SEED (nee Eastham)
Anne MARGARET

Who died peacefully at home with her family beside her on Monday 1st December, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Frank, loving mother of Teresa, Geoff and Janet, dear mother in law of Peter, June and Chris and a much loved grandma, great grandma, sister and a good friend to many.

The funeral Mass and interment will take place at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, Claughton on Friday 19th December 2025 at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Rosemere Cancer Foundation or Marie Curie can be made via the following link https://margaret-seed-1944-2025.muchloved.com/

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

01/12/2025

WHALLEY
BRIAN

Who died peacefully at home on Friday 28th November 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Gillian, Martin and John, dear father in law of Gordon and Sadie and the much loved grandad of Simon, Philip, George and Lawrence.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 11:15 am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to St John Church, Hurst Green via this link https://brianwhalley.muchloved.com/

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

01/12/2025

BAINES
JOSEPH EDWARD
‘TED’

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 18th November, aged 101 years.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean and a loving dad of Carl.
The funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Goosnargh on Thursday 4th December at 2:00pm prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired can be made to either Blind Veterans UK, Moorfields Eye Research Charity or St. Mary's Church, Goosnargh.

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

01/12/2025

ROBERT WALLBANK
‘BOB’

Who passed away peacefully on Monday 24th November, aged 85 years.

Loving husband of Marie, much loved father of Cheryl, Amanda, Sharon & Suzanne, a cherished father-in-law, uncle, brother, grandfather & great-grandfather and a good friend to many.

Bob’s funeral service will take place at Our Lady & St. Michael RC Church, Alston Lane on Friday 12th December at 1.00 pm, prior to a private family committal at Preston Crematorium.

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

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

01/12/2025

HOLT
MARGARET

Stephen, Pauline, Allan & families would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind thoughts, cards of condolence and generous donations received for Dementia UK.

We would especially like to thank Rev. Brian McConkey for his personal ministrations, Sam at the flowers glade for her beautiful flowers, Ribchester Social Club for their hospitality, the striped kitchen for the catering and to Nick and team at William Houghton's for their help with funeral arrangements.

A special thank you to all the nurses and staff at Hillcroft nursing home, Carnforth for the care, kindness and dignity shown to Margaret.

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Chapel Hill, Longridge
Preston
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+441772782291

Website

http://www.williamhoughtonfunerals.co.uk/

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