TRIBUTES have been paid to a lecturer who has died.

Barry Hartley passed away on June 15th, aged 76 years after a long, determined battle with ill health.

He was the eldest son of the late Ken and Anne Hartley of Blackburn.

Barry started his professional life at William Blythe and rose to Plant Engineer. He qualified as a lecturer and took up a position in Engineering at Blackburn College where he remained until retirement.

He was a dedicated member of the Institution of Plant Engineers and was elected as one of the youngest Presidents.

He also worked for Engineering Council, the Universities of Glasgow and Lancaster and nationally and internationally as a consultant specialist in Pneumatics and Hydraulics.

Barry was a keen competitive cyclist.

He was a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Holder and Awards Officer for Blackburn, Blackburn Outdoor Centre, Bron y Gader and played a major part in his life including meeting his wife Mary Anne.

In later years they enjoyed holidays with their Shetland Sheepdogs on the Norfolk Broads where ‘Kestrel’ was his pride and joy. Barry became a volunteer at Community solutions and was very proud to be part of the group to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services in 2021.

Barry sadly leaves his wife Mary Anne, brother Russell and family, Cousin Ann and family, in-laws Shirley, Michaela and Michael in Canada. Barry enjoyed helping others and will be missed by many.

His funeral service will be held at 3pm on July 5 at Accrington Crematorium please wear something cheerful to reflect the determination Barry showed in dealing with his health issues.

Family flowers only please but donations to The Alzheimer’s Society and Community Solutions North West would be most appreciated to continue the work he so enjoyed in later life.

Further enquires to Paul Barton at Barton & Hallworth Funeral Service, The Old Foxhill, 136-8 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DR. Then ring: 01254 390542.