Joy HEFFERNAN

Published on 28/02/2024

HEFFERNAN (nee Nichols) Joy On Wednesday 21st February 2024 at the family home. Born in Birkenhead, an only daughter of Daisy & Charles Nichols. She was staff nurse at Manchester Royal Infirmary in 1953 when she met Charles, soon to become consultant pathologist at Blackburn Royal Infirmary. Moved from Hollies Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn to Balderstone in 1960. A volunteer programme planner for Radio Hospitals, later entering the employ of BBC Radio Blackburn, later to become BBC Radio Lancashire. She leaves 3 children, Seamus Patrick, JaneAnn and Kevin Charles; 3 grandchildren: Sameera, Shareef and Sofia and a loyal cat, Tigger. Cremation at 3pm Monday 4th March at Pleasington. In accordance with her wishes, the family will wear a colourful item of clothing. Attendees might like to follow suit. Family flowers only please. Any donations to East Lancashire Hospice.

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