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The obituary notice of Carol RATCLIFFE

Accrington | Published in: Accrington Observer. Notable areas: Blackburn, Blackpool, Oswaldtwistle

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CarolRATCLIFFEOf Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Thursday 30th October 2025, aged 79 years.

She sadly leaves behind her dearly loved husband Michael (Canon Michael Ratcliffe) and her dear cousins Mark, Jo, Simon and Maureen.

Carol will be very sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.

Her funeral service will take place at 10.15am, on Monday 1st December 2025, at St Oswald's Church, Knuzden, prior to committal at Accrington Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Carol are being welcomed for either St Oswald's Parish Church, Knuzden, the Tear Fund, the Donkey Sanctuary or Cancer Research UK.

Further enquires please to Paul Barton of Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Tel: 01254 390542.

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14/12/2025

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I cannot express how sorry I am to discover that Carol has passed away. She was a vibrant woman full of kindness and love. Alongside her husband, she supported me when I lost my father earlier this year. May she rest in eternal peace.

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04/12/2025

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R.I.P Carol, it was a pleasure working with you & to have got to meet you. I will miss hearing about yours & Michaels Caravan weekends & Cruise holidays. You will be sadly missed by us all at Ightenhill. Fly High lovely lady. Happy heavenly 80th Birthday xx

Amanda

01/12/2025

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Amanda

01/12/2025

My sincere sympathy

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01/12/2025

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28/11/2025

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Beverley Kemp

27/11/2025

lovely lady

Beverley Kemp

27/11/2025

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Carol was always so full of life and threw herself wholeheartedly into everything she did. Her ministry at St Paul’s Church, alongside her husband Michael, will long be remembered. Judith Addison, Oswaldtwistle Councillor & Lay Minister.

Judith Addison

19/11/2025

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Judith Addison

19/11/2025