Timaru Herald
CATLOW, Thomas Blackburn (Tom):
Suddenly, at home on September 1, 2007, aged 86 years; dearly loved husband of Isobel Mary and the late Hazel, loved father and father-in-law of Blackie and Annette, loved stepfather of Maree, Ian, Shona, Robyn, and their respective families. At Tom’s request, a private funeral service will be held. (Betts Funeral Services, FDANZ)
CATLOW, Thomas Blackburn (Tom):
Loved and respected dad; granddad and great granddad of Blackie, Annette, Faith, Tina, and Zane, and always remembered.
Former mayor 'Mr Clarion' dies aged 87
From the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, first published Monday 29th Jan 2001.FORMER Mayor of Burnley John Hudson has died at home aged 87.
Mr Hudson, of Jalna residential home, in Manchester Road, Burnley, was the town's civic leader in 1980-81, with his late wife, Lily.
The couple met at a dance at 'Jimmy's' dance hall and married at the former St Margaret's Church, in Abel Street, on January 25, 1936.
During his year in office he completed more than 360 official engagements, including numerous visits to couples on their golden wedding day.
A fanatical Burnley football fan and known as Mr Clarion to many of his friends, John was also secretary of the former Clarion Club, in Smirthwaite Street, for 25 years until he retired in the late 1980s.
A former weaver, he also worked at a number of other occupations, including about 30 years for Lucas's engineering company -- finishing as a foreman wages booking clerk.
He has two daughters, Beryl Hudson and Maureen Baker, and two sons, Ronnie and David.
The funeral will take place at Burnley Crematorium on Thursday February 1 at 1.30pm.