Charles Pickles

WWI Armed Forces
Burnley Express and News, May 20, 1944

Mr. Charles Pickles

On Wednesday afternoon the internment took place in the family grave at St. James’s Church, Briercliffe, of Mr. Charles Pickles, of 11, Cuerdale-street, Harle Syke. Mr. Pickles, who died on Sunday, was one of the oldest and most highly respected Briercliffe residents. He was in his 82nd year and was born in Burnley. When 18? he joined a Regiment of Hussars and served for two years. He then went to America for two years, and on his return to Burnley he married. That was 58 years ago. Mr. Pickles, who was a member of the old Burnley Volunteers, had resided at Briercliffe for the past 39 years. He was very well-known throughout the town, having been in business on his own account as a coal dealer and contractor. Mr. Pickles is survived by a widow, three sons and three daughters. One son is at present serving with H.M. Forces in the Middle East, and two of his sons were killed during the Great War. The Rev. A. B. Dex, M.A., Vicar of Briercliffe, offered prayers at the home and officiated at church and graveside. Arrangements by Burnley Cp-op. Society.