By Antony Clements-Thrower & Yasmin Al-Najar The devastated family of a nurse with a “wicked sense of humour” who spent more than 40 years caring for others have paid tribute following her death. Ita Priestley, from Helmshore, Lancashire, worked at Roselands Care Home in Rawtenstall and Rossendale General Hospital for decades. When she retired, she spent her time helping the community, including Rossendale Hospice’s many fundraising events. Her family were left greatly saddened following her sudden death from pneumonia at Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 65. Her husband Michael told LancsLive : …
