Kenneth HoldenMITTONWith great sadness the family of Kenneth (Ken) Mitton announces his passing on 5th June 2022, aged 85 years. He passed peacefully at Turfcote Nursing Home after a long period of ill health. Much loved husband of the late Beryl and loving father to Kevin, Lorraine, Dawn, Lawrence and Sharon, and grandfather to Frances, Evie, Alexis, Edwin, Henry, Michael, Emma, Euan, Rebekka and Lawson. A lifelong sports enthusiast - long-time season ticket holder at Manchester City and keen amateur golfer - Ken lived an active life, at one time living for several years in Murcia in Spain. He took a keen interest in military history, inspired by his own father's experiences as a full-time soldier in World War II and a period being schooled in various European countries as part of the post-war settlement. Trained as a printer, he worked for many years with Express Newspapers and later became a pub landlord. He will be sorely missed. His funeral will be held on Tuesday 21st June, 12pm at St. Peter's Church, 11 St Peter's Avenue, Haslingden BB4 6NZ then 1pm at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road BB5 6HA and afterwards at The Holden Arms, Grane Road, Haslingden BB4 4PD. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Cancer Research.
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