CraigCRUMBLEHOLMEdied peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital on Monday, May 31, aged 80. Beloved husband of Glenice, proud and devoted father to Neil, Joanne and Louise, loving grandad to Danny, Darcey, Delanie, Callum, Luke and Ethan, and dear father-in-law to Alice and Lee. Craig was born and raised in Rossendale and spent all his working life in the shoe trade, starting at British United Shoe Machinery, which saw him travel the world, taking his family to live overseas for a time. Craig was a keen cricketer and captain at Edenfield Cricket Club. He also served on the committee and as chairman. In later years, Craig enjoyed playing indoor and outdoor bowls. Most of all, Craig enjoyed being around his family, often travelling overseas visiting Neil and Joanne and their families in American and Australia. Craig also leaves behind other close family, and many friends, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held on Friday, June 18 at 3pm, at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Donations can be made via the funeral director or online at www.fredhamer. co.uk Sadly, due to Covid restrictions, numbers will be limited to close family and friends in the Crematorium. Funeral director: Dawn Winfield Dip L.M.B.I.F.D. for Fred Hamer Funeral Service.
