FORMER painter and decorator Mr Henry Baldwin, of Chatburn Close, Great Harwood, has died at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 78.

Born in Clayton-le-Moors, Mr Baldwin worked for Scapa Dryers and Daniel Thwaites brewery until his retirement.

He enjoyed DIY and ballroom dancing and was a keen Burnley FC supporter.

He leaves wife Betty, daughters Jean and Karen, sons-in-law John and Peter, granddaughter Rebecca and sister Eileen.

The Rev Brian Stephenson conducted a service and cremation at Accrington on 12 June.

Donations are welcome to the East Lancashire Hospice or Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Arrangements: L Champ.