Brian AlanMELLORPassed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at East Lancashire Hospice on January 23, following a battle of momentous proportions, aged 68 years. The devoted and much loved husband and soulmate of Sharon, loving dad of Amanda, Keeley, BA, Alexandra, Connor and Taylor, cherished grandad of Robert, Star, Destiny, Toni, Sophie, Harmony, Kobe, Hope, Love and Heaven and Ophelia, great grandad of Frankie and River-Bleu and dear son of the late Annie and Arthur, loved brother of Raymond and Steven and the late Patricia and also a respected relative and good friend to many. Master craftsman and perfectionist, Blue was a well known and loved local character through his work as a painter and decorator running his business BA Mellor Painting and Decorating Contractors. He was the former landlord of The Brewers Arms, Oswaldtwistle, and was also known in the motor trade industry through his former work as a paint spryer and car dealer. Blue was the most doting family man and loved nothing more than spending time with those he loved and cherished and always looked forward to being fussed by his family. Together with his soulmate Sharon, Blue loved to set to work renovating their family home to exacting standards. Blue was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Blue was a colourful character who lived a colourful life. Blue asked for no black, please wear something colourful (preferably Blue) at his service to reflect this. Blue’s funeral service will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road, Accrington BB5 6HA on Friday, February 9 at 1.40pm. All enquiries to Champ Funeral Services T: 01254390731 E: info@ champfunerals.com No flowers by Blue’s request. Donations are being gratefully received in his memory on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice as per Blue’s wishes. To make a donation please visit www. champfunerals.com/ obituaries or send to the funeral directors.
