THE funeral of an East Lancashire doctor was due to take place today.
Dr Philip Quinn died aged 71, on September 11, while visiting relatives in Canada.
The funeral was due to take place at St Mary's Queen of Peace RC Church, Sabden, at 12.30pm, before a private service at Accrington Crematorium.
Dr Quinn worked as a GP in the Accrington area before working in the casualty department in Accrington Victoria Hospital and Blackburn Royal Infirmary.
Among many other roles, he was also appointed vice-chairman and trustee of the Lancashire Medical Council and medical director of Communicare NHS Trust.
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