The Cairn Terrier Association

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Mrs Bessie Dewhurst passed away peacefully on Thursday the 30th April 2009 at her local 'community hospital' aged 84 yrs.  She had not been well since February and had been hospitalised since that date after suffering a stroke.

Bessie was the Secretary/Treasurer of the C.T.A. for 21 years retiring from this post in 1993.  She was always ably supported by her husband Jack, who pre deceased her and together they bred Cairn Terriers under the prefix of Seiyun.

 

Bessie's funeral is to take place at 1.40pm on Friday 15th May 2009 at Burnley Crematorium, Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5QD and afterwards at Whalley Abbey, Clitheroe (details on the day).

 

Family flowers only.

 

Donations may be made direct to the Cairn Terrier Relief Fund or to the

Motor Neurone Disease Association,
PO Box 246,
Northampton
NN1 2PR

 

Our condolences go to Bessie’s family and friends at this sad time.

 

 

 

 

 

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