IanCAVANNAGHIan passed away surrounded by his family in Royal Blackburn Hospital on 12th of October, 2022 aged 80 years. Ian lived in Wiswell, near Whalley. He was a loving husband to Margaret and the very best father to Michael and Pamela, a doting 'Papa' to grandchildren Patrick, Eugene, Cara and Rae and brilliant father-in-law to Larana and Simon. The committal will take place at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday 26th October at 11.00am prior to the Memorial Service at Whalley Parish Church at 12 noon. Ian was born in Church Kirk, Accrington where he spent a happy childhood with parents John and Edith and his siblings, Jack and Irene. After attending Accrington Tech he became a draftsman at engineering firms in the area and during his career he ran his own engineering businesses, all located in Accrington. Ian was an animal lover from a young age, taking mice to school in his pockets and converting the coal shed at home into an aviary where he bred budgies and pigeons. He was also a lover of comedy and would rewatch his favourite shows endlessly. As an active member of many local societies and clubs, Ian was lucky to have a very wide circle of friends whom he enjoyed entertaining. Family flowers only please, donations are being gratefully received in memory of Ian on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice c/o www.champfunerals.com/obituaries or handed to the Funeral Director. Enq: Champ Funeral Services, Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5DY T: 01254 390731 E: info@champfunerals.com
