Obituaries – Page 74

Anthony Clarke (Tony)

On 12th March 2019, in hospital. Tony aged 76 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th March at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Roscoe

On 17th March 2019, peacefully at home. John aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Freda, dearly loved dad of Gillian, Martyn and Miriam also devoted and proud grandad of Hannah and Elizabeth. One of the Best. A service in St Anne’s Church, Turton on Tuesday, 26th March at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sandra Chadwick

nee Shorrock On 6th March 2019. Sandra aged 64 years. Dearly loved mum of Paul, Lee and Stuart, dear mother-in-law of Carol and Annette, treasured nanna of Naomi, Cayden, William and Eddie, cherished great-nanna of Lois and dear partner of the late George. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Tuesday, 26th March at 10.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Mind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Ltd; Funeral Directors, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brenda Duxbury

nee Bell On 13th March 2019, peacefully in hospital. Brenda aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric, much loved mum of Alastair, dear mother-in-law of Catherine, treasured grandma of Nicole, Chloe and Nathan also dear sister of Harry, Barbara and Bob. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 25th March at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK or The British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Harrison

On 9th March 2019, peacefully in Queens Lodge, Blackburn. Phyllis aged 99 years. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Saturday, 16th March at 10.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edna Ainsworth

On 3rd March 2019, peacefully in hospital. Edna aged 90 years. Beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Mary. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th March at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Ltd; Funeral Directors, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Ward

On 23rd February 2019, in hospital. Peter aged 52 years. Beloved son of Irene and the late Thomas, dearly loved brother of Susan and the late David also a dear brother-in-law of Martin. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 13th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Florence Bowcock

On 18th February 2019, peacefully in hospital. Florence aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late James, much loved mum of Beverley and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Anne-Marie and Graham, dearly loved grandma of Andrew, Lindsay, Lucy and Thomas also treasured great-grandma of James. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th March at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Frances Millicent Neal

On 24th February 2019, peacefully in hospital. Frances aged 79 years. Much loved sister of Michael, dear sister-in-law of Dorothy also a beloved aunt of Nigel, Simon and Phillip. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 7th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Doris Baron

On 20th February 2019, peacefully in hospital. Dearly loved sister of Bessie and the late Marion and Vera, dear auntie of Lorraine, Susan, Anthony, Stuart and Sandra also a dear great auntie and much loved by all her family and friends. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Friday, 1st March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Salvation Army. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290