AndrewIVESIt is with deep sadness we announce the death of Andrew Ives who passed away on March 24, aged 60 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He lived in Loch Maben. Andrew was the son of the late Marie and Bob Ives, he grew up on Carr Mount, Rawtenstall. He left Rossendale some years ago for pastures new but returned often to support his beloved Burnley F.C., never missing a home match and to visit family and friends.
After leaving school Andrew became an apprentice plumber with E.W. and J. Kershaw, Rawtenstall and once qualified, continued in his profession throughout his working life.
He was a keen fisherman and birdwatcher.
Andrew leaves his beloved daughters Marianne and Alice. Brother Bobby Ives, sister in law Shona, sisters Catherine Wallwork, Susan McLoughlin and Anne Hilton and their husbands, Robert, John, Eddie, also nieces and nephews and many friends.
Those wishing to pay their last respects, please join us on Friday, April 12 when a celebration of Andrew’s life will take place at Hamer’s Funeral Home in Rawtenstall at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium at 2.20pm.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Andrew will be very gratefully received for Macmillan Cancer Support, Dumfries, via the funeral directors, Dawn Winfield at Fred Hamers.
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