ReginaldWILKINSONReginald ‘Reg’ Wilkinson suddenly but peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 27. He was the beloved husband of Carole, dearly loved dad of Graham and Gary and a dear grandad. Born in Accrington, Reg lived in Spring Hill Road Accrington and was educated at Accrington Grammar school. As a young man he would sing as a soloist in a variety of churches in the Accrington area. Reg began his working life with the Co-Op in groceries and provisions, he left the Co-Op to carry out his national service in the Royal Army Medical Corps in Korea and was once mentioned in dispatches for distinguished service. He remained throughout his life a proud Korean veteran. Following his national service Reg returned to working at the Co-Op where he met his beloved Carole. Reg and Carole married in 1955 initially living in Oswaldtwistle until moving to Padiham where they lived above the Co-Op store. Reg and Carole moved with the Co-op to St Albans, Chepstow and Colwyn Bay, finally settling back in Wilpshire where he opened his own grocery shop. Reg then worked for a short time at Moseley’s bakery in Accrington which later became Warburton’s, following this Reg and his family became market traders in different parts of Lancashire. Reg eventually retired in 2001 after suffering a serious heart attack. Reg was loved by all who knew him, he will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Reg’s funeral service will be held at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, October 11 at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations are being gratefully received in Reg’s memory on behalf of Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation. To make a donation please visit champfunerals.com/ obituaries or send to Champ Funeral Services.
