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Ralph Thompson
4/ 8/2008
FORMER worker of SS Stotts until redundancy, Mr Ralph Thompson, of Manchester Road, Haslingden, died on Saturday 26 July aged 73.
Born in Maryport, Cumbria, he moved with his family to Preesall near Knott End and finally to Haslingden in 1947.
He was in the army for three years before returning to Haslingden.
After redundancy he spent the last 12 years as a gardener and handyman.
Brother of the late Phyllis and Edna, he leaves his brothers James and Albert, sister-in-law Jackie and brother-in-law Ken, seven nieces and nephews, nine great nephews and four cousins.
His funeral is on Monday 4 August when the Rev Ken Fitzsimmons will lead prayers at the chapel of rest at 1.50pm followed by a service and cremation at Accrington at 2.20pm.
Donations welcome for Rossendale Hospice c/o funeral director: Josephine Durning for Johnson, Durning and Woods Funeral Service, Haslingden.
| Company | Typical APR |
| Platinum Exclusive Loan | 7.8% |
| Sainsbury's Personal Loan | 7.9% |
| Halifax (Semi-exclusive) | 8.6% |
| Bank of Scotland (Semi-exclusive) | 8.6% |
| Alliance & Leicester | 8.7% |
| Provider | AER* |
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ICICI BANK HiSAVE Savings Account |
5.50% |
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SAINSBURYS FINANCE Internet Saver |
3.50% |
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FIRST DIRECT Everyday e-Saver |
2.75% |
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ALLIANCE & LEICESTER Online Tracker |
6.00% |
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ABBEY Instant Access Saver (Special Issue 2) |
6.00% |
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ING DIRECT Savings Account |
6.00% |
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ALLIANCE & LEICESTER eSaver - Issue 2 |
6.30% |
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ABBEY eSaver Direct |
6.00% |
|
POST OFFICE Instant Saver |
3.75% |

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