DEVOTED grandmother Mrs Marian Sparks, of Gregory Fold, Helmshore, died on 21 December surrounded by family at Pendleside Hospice, Reedley, aged 60.

Formerly from Bacup, Mrs Sparks, nee Lord, enjoyed holidays abroad and spending time with her granddaughter Milly.

Wife of Graham, Mrs Sparks leaves her daughter Jill, sons Michael and John, granddaughters Milly and Katie and grandson Luke.

Her funeral was on Wednesday with a service and cremation at Burnley. Donations were welcome for Pendleside Hospice c/o funeral director: Helliwells Funeral Service, Colne.