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The obituary notice of Mildred HAND (‘Millie’)

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MildredHAND‘Millie’ As in life, without any fuss, Millie, from Great Harwood, passed away peacefully on September 20 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, surrounded by her beloved Family. She was 87 years young – as she told everyone she was 50 with 37 years’ more experience! She is reunited with her adored late husband, Francis, whom she was with for over 60 years and, together, they led life to the full. She was a brilliant mum and role model to her daughter, Nikki, her son-in-law Gary (her ‘rock’) and devoted granny to Thalia. She was so proud of them all and loved spending time with them particularly at their home in London. Until her retirement, Millie was a welfare assistant for over 30 years at Our Lady & St Hubert’s school in Great Harwood. Even to this day, wherever she went, her grown up ‘kids’ would come up to her and reminisce – they all remembered ‘Mrs Hand’ with such genuine affection. Millie was passionate about dance and theatre. She danced all her life – whether modern, ballroom or simply on the dance floor – as soon as she heard a beat, she had to dance! She and Franny did a mean jive! She particularly loved tap dancing and, over many years, performed on stage in lots of shows. Nothing made her more happy than going to the theatre – whether with the Hyndburn Theatre Group or in London with her Family. Over the years, she has seen almost every musical – at least once! Not long before she died, she was with her Family at the O2 in London, boogying away to ‘Mamma Mia – the Party’, giving the younger folk a run for their money! She was an active member of the Catenians and the U3A. In particular she loved the book club which she hosted many times – her biscuits were a real draw! And the luncheon club. Through all of these, she made some life-long, special friends. Millie loved life. Gary, her son-in-law, always told her she was ‘a tough old bird’! She was strong, resilient, caring and lots of fun. Her smile lit up every room. She loved being with people. She had an amazing ‘can do and will do’ attitude – no matter what aches and pains she might have had, every day she put her best foot forward and embraced the day. She never refused an invitation and threw herself wholeheartedly into the spirit of every occasion. She was blessed with so many wonderful friends and she was a loyal and supportive friend to so many. We will all miss her terribly and she will dance on in our hearts forever.
A service to celebrate Millie’s life will be held at Our Lady & St Hubert’s Church, Great Harwood on Friday, October 6 at 2pm followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Millie are being gratefully received on behalf of Diabetes UK, Marie Curie and The Salvation Army. c/o champfunerals.com/ obituaries
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Tel: 01254 390731.
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Still miss you and the laughs and fun we had.
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Phil Warriner
02/10/2025
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Phil Warriner
02/10/2025
Thank you from
Marie Curie
Diabetes UK (The British Diabetic Association)
For all the donations given
01/11/2023
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On behalf of my darling friend Millie Hand, and so many others who suffer with Diabetes. I make this little donation x
Donation left by Debra Hargreaves
26/10/2023
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Aww Mille! Such a wonderful lady. I cannot believe she’s gone. She was absolutely adorable, and I’m proud to have known her. A force to be reckoned with, and the kindest of hearts!
She will be sorely missed by us all, and especially her adoring family.
God bless x
Debra Hargreaves
26/10/2023
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Debra Hargreaves
26/10/2023
Donation left by Ann Trobe
01/10/2023
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Millie, a very special lady with an amazing energy and zest for life! When faced with challenges she would sing "I'll pick myself up, dust myself off and start all over again!" I shall remember her always.
God Bless you Millie x
Annie
01/10/2023
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A lady who I had the pleasure of knowing for the last few years of her life. She was an amazing lady, very young at heart and we had many laughs and little outings to the garden centre for coffee or lunch. God bless her and keep her safe. Phil.
Phil Warriner
01/10/2023
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My absolutely brilliant and dancing friend who lit up the stage. A fabulous role model in life. I will miss you so much Milly. 💙💙💙
Donation left by Pauline White
29/09/2023
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