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.

WHALLEYBRIANWho died peacefully at home on Friday 28th November 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, l...
01/12/2025

WHALLEY
BRIAN

Who died peacefully at home on Friday 28th November 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Gillian, Martin and John, dear father in law of Gordon and Sadie and the much loved grandad of Simon, Philip, George and Lawrence.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 11:15 am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to St John Church, Hurst Green via this link https://brianwhalley.muchloved.com/

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

BAINESJOSEPH EDWARD‘TED’Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 18th November, aged 101 years.Dearly be...
01/12/2025

BAINES
JOSEPH EDWARD
‘TED’

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 18th November, aged 101 years.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean and a loving dad of Carl.
The funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Goosnargh on Thursday 4th December at 2:00pm prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired can be made to either Blind Veterans UK, Moorfields Eye Research Charity or St. Mary's Church, Goosnargh.

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

ROBERT WALLBANK‘BOB’Who passed away peacefully on Monday 24th November, aged 85 years.Loving husband of Marie, much love...
01/12/2025

ROBERT WALLBANK
‘BOB’

Who passed away peacefully on Monday 24th November, aged 85 years.

Loving husband of Marie, much loved father of Cheryl, Amanda, Sharon & Suzanne, a cherished father-in-law, uncle, brother, grandfather & great-grandfather and a good friend to many.

Bob’s funeral service will take place at Our Lady & St. Michael RC Church, Alston Lane on Friday 12th December at 1.00 pm, prior to a private family committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Cancer Research UK via the following link: https://robertwallbank.muchloved.com/

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

HOLT MARGARETStephen, Pauline, Allan & families would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours...
01/12/2025

HOLT
MARGARET

Stephen, Pauline, Allan & families would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind thoughts, cards of condolence and generous donations received for Dementia UK.

We would especially like to thank Rev. Brian McConkey for his personal ministrations, Sam at the flowers glade for her beautiful flowers, Ribchester Social Club for their hospitality, the striped kitchen for the catering and to Nick and team at William Houghton's for their help with funeral arrangements.

A special thank you to all the nurses and staff at Hillcroft nursing home, Carnforth for the care, kindness and dignity shown to Margaret.

OLDHAM nee BristoIRISWho died peacefully in Chorley Hospital with her family beside her, on Sunday 23rd November, aged 7...
28/11/2025

OLDHAM nee Bristo
IRIS

Who died peacefully in Chorley Hospital with her family beside her, on Sunday 23rd November, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved wife of Stephen, loving mum of the late Joanne, Danielle and Caroline, dear mother-in-law of Simon and Chris and a wonderful nana, great-nana and sister.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 1:30 pm.

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

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

WALLBANKMARTHAMartha passed away late Saturday 22nd November 2025, aged 87 years.Martha was a loving wife, mother, grand...
26/11/2025

WALLBANK
MARTHA

Martha passed away late Saturday 22nd November 2025, aged 87 years.

Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. She has gone to join Alan, her beloved husband of over 60 years.

Her funeral will be at St Lawrence's Church, Longridge on Tuesday 9th December at 11.30am.
She was always known as a vibrant, smart lady and her family would appreciate people wearing a splash of colour.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Dementia UK.

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

JOANNE FAZACKERLEYWho passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 23rd November, aged 58 ...
26/11/2025

JOANNE FAZACKERLEY

Who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 23rd November, aged 58 years.

Loving wife of Steve, much-loved mum of Toni & Calum and a proud nana to Lincoln.

Joanne’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Wednesday 10th December at 12.00 noon.

Anyone attending is encouraged to wear pink or sparkly clothing in memory of Joanne.

Floral tributes in memory of Joanne are gratefully received via the funeral director in lieu of donations.

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

DEWHURST THOMAS 'Tommy''Gonzo'Who died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday 19th November 2025, aged 80 years. D...
26/11/2025

DEWHURST
THOMAS 'Tommy'
'Gonzo'

Who died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday 19th November 2025, aged 80 years. Dear husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Bryan and Pam, father in law of Dawn and loving grandad of Holly, Jackson, Chloe and Emily.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 12:45 pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Rosemere Cancer Foundation can be made and gift aided via this link https://thomas-dewhurst.muchloved.com/

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

Don't let this be the death of OUR hospital. This hospital cares for the most vulnerable in our community. The support t...
21/11/2025

Don't let this be the death of OUR hospital.

This hospital cares for the most vulnerable in our community. The support this hospital and it's staff give to the sick, those at the end of life and their families is invaluable.

WINSLOW nee PearsonSHEILAFormerly of Horns lane Goosnargh, died peacefully in Portland Oregon on Friday 7th November 202...
19/11/2025

WINSLOW nee Pearson
SHEILA

Formerly of Horns lane Goosnargh, died peacefully in Portland Oregon on Friday 7th November 2025, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Tom and loving mother of Jonathan.

The funeral service and interment will take place at St James Church, Whitechapel on Monday 1st December 2025 at 11:30am.

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

JAMES ASHCROFT‘JIM'Who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 15th November, aged ...
18/11/2025

JAMES ASHCROFT

‘JIM'

Who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 15th November, aged 77 years.

The loving husband of Irene, much-loved dad of Simon, Sarah, Sally & Norman, cherished father-in law of Chris & Doug, the proud grandad of Caroline, Molly, Olivia, Max, Tobias, Edward & Abigail and a treasured friend to many.

Jim’s funeral service will take place at the Parish Church of St. Lawrence, Longridge on Friday 19th December at 11.00 am, prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Rosemere Cancer Foundation or St. Catherine’s Hospice via the following link:
https://james-ashcroft-1948-2025.muchloved.com/

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

KENNEDYPATRICK'PAT'Passed away suddenly on Sunday 26th October 2025, aged 25 years. Much loved son of Helene and Ian, an...
18/11/2025

KENNEDY
PATRICK
'PAT'

Passed away suddenly on Sunday 26th October 2025, aged 25 years.

Much loved son of Helene and Ian, and beloved by his sister Brianna, and her partner Dale.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Pat on Thursday 27th November, at 2.30pm at Christ Church Fulwood, following a private family committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to 'Mary O'Gara Foundation' via the Funeral Director, or at a collection at the Celebration of Life service.

You can also donate online at www.marysstory.org.uk

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, 259 Garstang Road, Fulwood. 01772 788020

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Preston
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