James Roy Watson C.B.E. (Roy)

Retired Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire Fire Brigade

On 2nd November 2016, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Roy aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Jo, much loved dad of Tessa, Janet and the late Ian, dear father-in-law of Stuart and Martin, dearly loved grandad of Laura, Ryan and James also treasured papa of Mia and Ruby. A service in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Wednesday, 16th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by a private cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Retired Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire Fire Brigade On 2nd November 2016, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Roy aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Jo, much loved dad of Tessa, Janet and the late Ian, dear father-in-law of Stuart and Martin, dearly loved grandad of Laura, Ryan and James also treasured papa of Mia and Ruby. A service in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Wednesday, 16th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by a private cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please, by request, but if desired donations may be sent…