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The obituary notice of Rita TOWNSEND

Accrington, 29/08/1948 - 19/11/2025 (Age 77) | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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RitaTOWNSENDOf Accrington peacefully passed away on Wednesday 19th November

Rita sadly leaves her Husband of 56 Years Norman " Snowy "
Children Martin, Joanne, Steven and Nicola
Grandchildren Nathan, Late Jordan, Courtney, David, Blake, Brandon, Sophia, Reece and Eleanor
also her great-grandson Stanley

Rita worked at Rists wires and cables in Accrington

Rita was known for her love of Darts & Dominoes and used to play for many clubs and pubs in the Accrington area.

She will be deeply missed by all her Family and Friends

Rita's Funeral will take place on Wednesday 10th December at 1PM at Accrington Crematorium.
Family Flowers Only - but donations are being excepted C/O Jenson's Funeral Directors in Rita's Memory to:
Breast Cancer & Stroke Association

Jenson's Funeral Directors
Cannon Corner
Cannon Street
Accrington Lancashire
BB5 2ER
01254 492324

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A wonderful lady who will be missed by many. Sending love to all the family

Donation left by Lynda Barber

02/12/2025

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Happy memories of a special lady, my thoughts are with all your family during this time, I know you will be beaming down with pride and be by their sides during all their amazing achievements yet to come. My love is with all the Townsend clan x x Amanda x

Amanda Halstead

01/12/2025

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Amanda Halstead

01/12/2025

Adele Rogers

01/12/2025

Adele Rogers

01/12/2025

Nite nite and sweet dreams beautiful lady. It has been a privilege to of know you over the last 18 years . You are going to leave a massive hole in the family and we all love you . R.I.P Angel xx

Steven Reed

01/12/2025

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Steven Reed

01/12/2025

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Steven Reed

01/12/2025

Rita was lovely women and I remember her when she use to work at argos with my mum she be miss loads and be thinking of all her family and friends at this sad time all my love from sammy

Sammy Jane Murray

01/12/2025

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Sammy Jane Murray

01/12/2025

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