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Tribute to Barbara Douglas, 1946 - 2025

Dedicated to the memory of Barbara Douglas

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Sunday 28th December 2025, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved by Steve, loving mum of Nikki, beloved sister of John, dear mother in law of Tom, much loved grandma of Lucy and Daniel, a dear cousin, sister in law, aunty and a very good friend to many.

Raised so far

£398.75

Donation breakdown

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to C.A.F.O.D or The British Red Cross.

Funeral for Barbara Douglas

The funeral service will take place at Our Lady & St Michael's Church, Alston Lane on Monday 12^th January 2026 at 10:00am prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

All are welcome to join the family for the service at Alston Lane, the crematorium and for refreshments at the Derby Arms.

Mourning dress is not necessary as Barbara loved clothing of any colour.

Service

12 January 2026

10:00 am

Our Lady & St. Michael RC Church, Alston Lane

Preston Rd Preston PR3 3BJ

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Friend of Barbara

British Red Cross

Donations given at the funeral of my lovely mum, Barbara Douglas. Thank you to all who donated.

Donations given at the funeral of my lovely mum, Barbara Douglas, to CAFOD. Thank you to all who donated.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

In memory of Barbara x

Our thoughts are with family, friends and loved ones today. With warm wishes from the British Red Cross In Memory Team.

Lit by British Red Cross In Memory Team

The world has lost a wonderful lady so kind and gentle And in her life has helped so many people .

Philip and Barbara Goldsmith

Thank you for creating this tribute to Barbara and for supporting our work in this special way. I will light a candle for her on 12th January and keep her family and friends in my prayers, as they gather to celebrate her life.

Lit by Maggie, CAFOD

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

British Red Cross

In remembrance of Barbara Douglas, the kindest, caring and great chemistry teacher

In remembrance, we light this candle as a glow of compassion and remembrance. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this time. May its gentle light bring peace and remind you that love and care surround you. Your legacy lives on through the compassionate work of the British Red Cross—saving lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Lit by British Red Cross In Memory Team

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

British Red Cross

In memory of my favourite chemistry teacher. RIP

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

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Added by william

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Barbara. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

Sent by William Houghton Funeral Director on 05/01/2026

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland