With sincere thanks to St Margarets Hospice, who showed Dennis such compassion and care. Thank you so much.
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Dennis Balmer (2 Aug 1930 - 25 Jan 2022)
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- Location
- Fivehead Cemetary Fivehead Fivehead
- Date
- 10th Feb 2022
- Time
- 2pm
In loving memory of Dennis Balmer who sadly passed away on 25th January 2022
Born in Burnley on 2nd August 1930 to Harold and Elizabeth Balmer, Dennis was the younger brother of Dorothy. Brought up on Hollins Farm, a dairy farm, Dennis never lost his love of all things dairy. Moving to Wheatley Lane with his parents, Dennis joined the RAF and whilst serving at West Kirkby, met his wife to be Norah. Married in 1951, Dennis left the RAF in 1956 to work for the electricity board in Burnley, settling with his family in Wheatley Lane. In 1970 Dennis and Norah moved to Burnley where they bought and ran Fernhill Hotel. They moved to Burnsall North Yorkshire in 1981, where they bought the greater portion of Hartlington Hall, once again offering overnight guest accommodation in an idyllic setting. They moved to Out Rawcliffe to follow a dream of a cottage restoration, whilst living onsite in a caravan. Finally moving to Somerset in 1998, Dennis continued to be a very productive and successful gardener, well respected for his knowledge and colourful flower displays. He is survived by his wife Norah and children Jeannette, Geoffrey and Gordon.
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With grateful thanks to St Margarets for the care and attention that you gave to my Dad.
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In loving memory of my much loved Uncle Dennis who created a garden at Wheatley Lane that was the most fascinating place on earth when I was a child.
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A very young Uncle Dennis at Hollins Farm Summer 1947
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With loving memory of Dennis. A real gentleman and always a great pleasure to be with and talk to. Sorry to be unable to attend the funeral. Would have loved to have been there and shared in a celebration of his life in other circumstances.
Martin Stanworth
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From sneaking off to eat Grandad’s raspberries whilst playing badminton in the garden to watching all the evening game shows with Grandad and Nana, I will always lovingly cherish those many summers we were able to spend together.
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In memory of one of life’s true gentleman. It was an honour to know you. Rest peacefully now. With much love from Stuart, Wendy and Ellie. X
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We’ll never forget you Grandad! Loads of love ❤️ xx
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When I was younger I loved to move and run around a lot. Other than my own father, you were the only adult who seemed to play with me that way, with energy and the enthusiasm I believe to have myself. No matter where I am or where you are grandad, I will never forget that; and the day you showed me double cream <3.
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One of my fond memories getting grandad the opportunity to watch his team Burnley even thou we were in the opposition stand, and of course it was a win that made it even better 😊
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In loving memory to the best grandad
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A truly lovely Grandad, I will always think of you when I’m in my garden or eating a cream tea. Xx
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In loving memory of Grandad
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In loving memory of my great uncle Dennis
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Many happy memories of uncle Dennis our trips to pendle Hill and then many scary stories about witches
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Mum sends her thanks and her best wishes Doreen.
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Remembering Uncle Dennis in his favourite place (the garden) with Dorothy, his sister (my mum) xx
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They were so alike in so many ways. Xx
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A very young Uncle Dennis at Hollins Farm Summer 1947
One of my fond memories getting grandad the opportunity to watch his team Burnley even thou we were in the opposition stand, and of course it was a win that made it even better 😊
Remembering Uncle Dennis in his favourite place (the garden) with Dorothy, his sister (my mum) xx
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