Tangerine tribute invited for former council officer and dedicated Blackpool FC fan who has died, aged 82
George Holden also served on various local public bodies and was a lifelong Mason
A former Blackpool Council officer who was a stalwart of the Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Council for Voluntary Service and also a lifelong member of the Emblem Masonic Lodge has died, aged 82.
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George Holden was youth and community officer and service manager for Blackpool Council until around 20 years ago and also served as honorary secretary for the Blackpool Council for Voluntary Youth Services.
His work in youth services took him to many destinations, including Turkey and Russia.
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He was also a trustee for Healthwatch Blackpool, was an elected public governor of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and was on the board of the Bispham-based charity Empowerment.
George, who was a dedicated Blackpool FC fan, lived in Bispham and leaves his wife Diana, to whom he was married for 36 years, daughter Lisa, grandson Jake and brother Peter.
“George loved his time in public service, especially when he was at the CVS,” said Diana.
His funeral will be held at Carleton Crematorium on Monday, October 5 at 2pm, followed by refreshments at Blackpool Football Club’s Mahou Lounge, with everyone attending encouraged to wear tangerine clothing.
Donations are invited to Trinity Hospice or The Samaritans via Funeralcare Blackpool (tel 01253 596754).