Doreen Clegg

[Rowlf]

Wonder if anyone remembers Doreen Clegg who lived in Great Harwood.She started at Accrington High Schoole for Girls in 1955, left in 1960. Married Walter Halstead and had a son David. Emigrated to Australia some years ago. I am sorry to report that she died on the 11th Feb 2013 just 4 days after her 69th birthday.

[Bob Dobson]

It would be good if there was an Accrington Girls High School Old Girls Association, but there isn't. I know that the girls of 1953 ( Margaret R's lot) are holding a reunion soon .I will ask the organiser if she is in contact with any other 'years' and tell her of Doreen. If you know that Walter attended the Grammar School, ask him to make contact with me.

[davebtelford]

My sister was at the High School - couple of years older than Doreen - and still keeps in touch with some of her old school mates (not like us chaps!). Thing is you probably knew best the kids in your year (or even just you own form) so 30 - 40 at most.

[qwerty]

@ Bob Dawson - Walter did not attend Accrington Grammar School. He came from Blackburn,though that wouldn't necessarily exclude him form attending, I guess. Prior to marrying Doreen he served in the Royal Navy.

Mrs Querty advises that Accrington High School are having a 75 year Reunion next September 2014. She was in the same year as Doreen at AHS and has 6 monthly 'lunches' with other members of that year. She will pass on the sad news about Doreen's passing.

She was a close friend of Doreen back then and was bridesmaid when Doreen married Walt. He left for Australia around 1971 leaving Doreen and David behind. We last saw her 5/6 years ago when she returned to Great Harwood for a couple of years, having previously lived in the Tottington area. She then went to live in Australia, some where in the Perth area.

[Bob Dobson]

Thanks for the info on the 2014 reunion. I'll buy a gym slip and some navy blue knickers so as to sneak in. Thanks Mrs Querty please, Qwerty Bob Dobson

[qwerty]

Originally Posted by Rowlf

Wonder if anyone remembers Doreen Clegg who lived in Great Harwood.She started at Accrington High Schoole for Girls in 1955, left in 1960. Married Walter Halstead and had a son David. Emigrated to Australia some years ago. I am sorry to report that she died on the 11th Feb 2013 just 4 days after her 69th birthday.

Do you have a link to a newspaper obit for more details or her married surname? Of course Clegg was her maiden name and she remarried after the split with Walt. An internet search for 'Doreen' hasn't been helpful

[qwerty]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

Thanks for the info on the 2014 reunion. I'll buy a gym slip and some navy blue knickers so as to sneak in. Thanks Mrs Querty please, Qwerty Bob Dobson

I'm sure everyone will look forward to photographs of your transformation....

[cashman]

Originally Posted by qwerty

I'm sure everyone will look forward to photographs of your transformation....

I sure won't, he looks bad enough in Mens Clothes.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

Thanks for the info on the 2014 reunion. I'll buy a gym slip and some navy blue knickers so as to sneak in. Thanks Mrs Querty please, Qwerty Bob Dobson

Jesus H Christ Dobbo, tha bad enough now wiout any dressing up, thall ev yon clown fro Clitheroe making up ghost story's & other gory tales abeyut thi.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

Thanks for the info on the 2014 reunion. I'll buy a gym slip and some navy blue knickers so as to sneak in. Thanks Mrs Querty please, Qwerty Bob Dobson

If you are looking for navy blue knickers from that era, I have a couple of pair in my trophy case

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Eric

If you are looking for navy blue knickers from that era, I have a couple of pair in my trophy case

Only a couple, thowt thad a dun better than thad

[Rowlf]

Mrs querty might know me too then.Doreen was one of my best friends at the High School