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The obituary notice of Peter John RAPSON-WOODSTOCK

Accrington | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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Peter JohnRAPSON-WOODSTOCKaged 79 years, died on Friday, March 13, at his home in Accrington.

He leaves his children Helen, Joshua, David, Thomas, Chantelle and Ruth, children by marriage Lee, Donna, Olubunmi and Ariel, grandchildren Shane, Robin, Leo, Isobelle, Eri, Abigail, Emma, Liam, Noah and Jobe, brother Stuart, nephew Andrew and niece Katie.

He was an accountant for much of his life including a two-year appointment in the island nation of Kiribati. Peter was a regular attendee at Cambridge Street Methodist Church and a local preacher. Member of Clayton-Le-Moors Harriers running club, regular attendee at the pubs and nightclubs of Accrington where he earned his title 'Raving Pete'. Peter was a keen lover of the countryside and regularly took trips to Scotland where he cycled much of the highlands. An avid reader and collector of books always keen to expand his knowledge. A lover of all music from Wagner to Eminem and was regularly seen performing at local karaoke nights.

Peter's funeral service will take place at Cambridge Street Methodist Church, Accrington on Tuesday, March 31, at 12.45pm prior to committal at Accrington Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of him will be gratefully received for the Church on the day, or, via Hillside Funeral Directors, 318 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6HG.

Dear Clubbers, Sorry to leave so quickly, Thanks for the friendship you've given me. Keep raving. Love and God Bless. R.Pete xx
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Peter was a dear, valued friend - honest, loving and kind. We miss him and always will. His loss has saddened us, yet his life made ours happier.
Paul & Sharon Flannagan
29/03/2026
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Great guy music was his passion.
Regular in THE ARDEN on music nights / afternoons.
That's how I knew him and will remember him
Keep dancing. R I.P
mr david robertshaw
28/03/2026
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Mr David Robertshaw
28/03/2026
Peter was a lovely person, a loyal friend and a true gentleman. Our condolences to all his family. Paul and Sharon Flannagan
Mrs S M Flannagan
27/03/2026
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27/03/2026
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