William Houghton Funeral Directors

William Houghton Funeral Directors William Houghton funeral directors. A family owned, independent funeral service supporting the communities of Longridge, Fulwood, Ingol and surrounding areas.

CLACKJUDITH CHRISTINEWho died peacefully at home with her family beside her on Wednesday 4th March 2026, her 65th weddin...
09/03/2026

CLACK
JUDITH CHRISTINE

Who died peacefully at home with her family beside her on Wednesday 4th March 2026, her 65th wedding anniversary, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of Alan, loving mother of Peter and Julie, dear mother in law of Liz and Ian and a much loved grandma, nannie and a proud great grandma.

A service of thanksgiving will be held for Judith at St. Lawrence's Church Barton, on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 11:30am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to St Catherine's Hospice, Preston via the following link https://judithclack.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 3JY. Tel 01772 782291

BUCKLEYANNE Who passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd March, aged 85 years.Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, a loving ...
09/03/2026

BUCKLEY

ANNE

Who passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd March, aged 85 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, a loving mum to Sue and mother-in-law to Neil, the cherished sister of Patricia (deceased), Linda (deceased), Susan & John. Also a treasured aunt and a good friend to many.

A celebration of Anne’s life will take place at Lytham Crematorium on Wednesday 18th March at 2.00 pm.

Family flowers only please and donations in Anne’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Research UK, via the following link:
https://annebuckley.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

SWEETMANBETTYWho died peacefully at home on Thursday 26th February, aged 94 years.Dearly beloved wife of the late Edward...
05/03/2026

SWEETMAN
BETTY

Who died peacefully at home on Thursday 26th February, aged 94 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mum of Philip, and dear sister in law of Roberta, Derek, Barbara, and Harry.

Betty’s funeral service will take place at St. Michael’s Church, Grimsargh on Monday 23rd March at 1:30pm prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to The North West Police Benevolent Fund.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

ELSIE SIMPSONWho died peacefully at home on 1st March, aged 84 years.Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of...
05/03/2026

ELSIE SIMPSON

Who died peacefully at home on 1st March, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Alan, Brian & Colin and loving grandma of Matthew, Andrew, Bethany, Emma, Zoe, Rebecca & Jonathan.

Elsie’s funeral will take place at the Parish Church of St. Lawrence, Longridge on Thursday 12th March at 10.00 am prior to interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please and donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society via the following link:
https://elsiesimpson.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

SEEDANDREWDied peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday 28th February, aged 73 years.Dearly loved husb...
04/03/2026

SEED
ANDREW

Died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday 28th February, aged 73 years.

Dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving dad of Alison and Andrea, father-in-law of Phil and Rob and dearest grandad of Seth and Summer.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Wednesday 18th March at 12.00noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St. Catherine’s Hospice or Longridge Heritage Trust Centre – donations may be given and gift-aided via this link - https://andrewseed.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

McLOUGHLINANTHONY EDWARD'TONY'Left his body on Saturday 28th February, in pure divine light, aged 82 years.Beloved husba...
04/03/2026

McLOUGHLIN
ANTHONY EDWARD
'TONY'

Left his body on Saturday 28th February, in pure divine light,
aged 82 years.

Beloved husband of Chrissie, and formerly of Phyllis, loving father of Anthony, dear step-father of Craig, Adam and Christopher, grandpa of Mia and Zachary, loving brother of Sue, brother in law Mike and their daughter Emma, Brother of Jean and brother in law of Aiden, uncle of Adele and Cheryl and teacher of divine truth.

The funeral Mass and interment will take place at St. Mary’s, R.C Church, Chipping on Thursday 19th March at10.30am.
No dark clothing necessary.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St. John’s Hospice, Lancaster. Donations may be made and gift-aided via this link - https://anthonymcloughlin.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

FORSYTHJOHNWho passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 21st February, aged 89 years.The much-loved husband of th...
04/03/2026

FORSYTH

JOHN

Who passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 21st February, aged 89 years.

The much-loved husband of the late Mary, a loving dad to Ian & Gill, cherished brother of Kath & Angie and the proud grandad of Charlotte, Indra, Alistair & Isobel.

A funeral service for John will take place at Preston Crematorium on Monday 16th March at 11.15 am.

Family flowers only please and donations in John’s memory can be made to Rosemere Cancer Foundation via the following link:
https://john-forsyth.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

HALLCATHERINEWho died peacefully at Oakfield nursing home on Thursday 26th February, aged 83 years.Beloved wife of the l...
03/03/2026

HALL
CATHERINE

Who died peacefully at Oakfield nursing home on Thursday 26th February, aged 83 years.

Beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Martin, Matthew, Victoria and Alex. Much loved grandma of Katie, Sam, George, Grace and Jude, and cherished mother-in-law, aunt, sister, and friend.

The funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady & St. Michael's Church, Alston Lane on Thursday 19th March at 1.00pm, prior to committal at Preston crematorium.

No flowers please, donations if so desired to 'Cancer Research UK'.
Donations may be made and gift-aided via this link - https://catherine-hall-1942-2026.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors.
Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

RICHMARY MARINA'RENA'Who died peacefully at home on Saturday 21st February 2026, aged 91 years.Dearly loved mother of Mi...
26/02/2026

RICH
MARY MARINA
'RENA'

Who died peacefully at home on Saturday 21st February 2026, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved mother of Michael, loving mother in law of Sue, dear sister of Stanley (Deceased), Norman (Deceased), Raymond (Deceased) and Vincent.

Rena is now reunited with her mum and dad, Tom and Annie Rich.

The funeral service will take place at Chipping Parish Church of St. Bartholomew's on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to Alzheimer's Society via the following link https://mary-rich.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 3JY. Tel 01772 782291

WOOD née FURBERJEANWho died peacefully at Preston Glades Care Home on Wednesday 18th February, aged 84 years.Dearly belo...
25/02/2026

WOOD née FURBER
JEAN

Who died peacefully at Preston Glades Care Home on Wednesday 18th February, aged 84 years.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Barry, loving mum of Susan and Adele and dearly loved nannie to 5 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Minster on Friday 13th March at 11.00am. Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to The Royal British Legion. Donations may be made and gist-aided via this link - https://jeanwoodneefurber.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

SCOTTNORMAWho died suddenly at home on Tuesday 17th February.Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Mark (Deceased)...
25/02/2026

SCOTT
NORMA

Who died suddenly at home on Tuesday 17th February.

Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Mark (Deceased), much loved grandma of James, Joshua, Jacob and Johnny and the wonderful great grandma of Marnie, Alex, Lillie and Freddie.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Monday 16th March 2026 at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'Rosemere Cancer Foundation' - donations may be made and gift-aided via this link https://norma-scott-1944-2026.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

POULTONIRENE MARGARETWho died peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 17th February, aged 91 years.Dearly belove...
24/02/2026

POULTON

IRENE MARGARET

Who died peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 17th February, aged 91 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas and loving mum of Thomas (dec) and Barry.

The funeral Mass and interment will take place at St. Wilfrid’s R.C. Church, Longridge on Tuesday 3rd March at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to St. Catherine’s Hospice.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

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Preston
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