Clitheroe's torchlight procession veteran Mr James (Jim) Vose has died aged 78.

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Born in Clitheroe, he attended St Michael and St John's school after which he worked at Atkinsons in Clitheroe and Castle Cement.

Mr Vose and his family were among the first to move into Greenfield Avenue in 1954 and he later moved into flats in Ribble Way. A severe stroke led to him moving into St Ann's Court.

Mr Vose always played a key part in the town's torchlight procession with mascot "Percy the Pig". His first procession was in 1936 and he took part in every one since then.

As a life member of Low Moor Club, will be remembered as a bingo caller with daughters Anne and Lynn selling tickets, a keen cards player and for taking on the role of Father Christmas.

Mr Vose enjoyed holidays in Majorca at the home of his eldest daughter, Anne, and was proud of his granddaughter, Gemma, and great-grandaughter, Eve. In the seven years since his stroke, Mr Vose enjoyed holidays in Llandudno and Eastbourne with his friend, Nellie.