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Eric Ashcroft

Published on 17/09/2014

ERIC ASHCROFT On Sunday 14th September, Eric died peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen, late of Prospect Gardens, Hindle Street and Milton Close, Darwen. Eric was much loved by his wife Liz, he was the proud father of Julie and Mark, the fun loving grandad to Jordan, Jack and Will ( even though he was always " Eric " to them ), a dear father-in-law to Adrian and soon to be great grandad. Eric was a loving brother to Margaret, and the late Edna, Jack, Jim and Betty and a special brother-in-law to George, Len and Phyllis, Jenny, Theresa and the late Vin, Mary, Harry and Rob. Eric will also be missed by many special nieces and nephews both here and in Canada and Australia. He will be fondly remembered by the wonderful staff at Thorncliffe Care Home and sadly missed by many friends and extended family alike. Reposing in the Darwen Chapel of Rest, Blackburn Road, Darwen. The cortege will leave from his home on Tuesday 23rd September for an 11.00am service in the church of Sacred Heart and St Edward, Darwen prior to committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Eric may be made to CAFOD C/o Darwen Funeral Service, 59-61, Blackburn Road, Darwen. All enq tel 01254 873618

Candle image Madeline September 18th, 2014
Candle image Jim Bury September 17th, 2014

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exile9 September 17th, 2014
He always made me smile,he was a good lad.
Rest in peace Eric.
From cousin Jim Bury.