June Ellison

On 14th February 2018, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. June aged 88 years. Dearly loved sister of Frank, sister-in-law of Barbara also a special cousin to Sheila and Chris. June will always be remembered by all who knew her. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 26th February at 10.45 a.m. A splash of colour attire is requested. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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William Sudall (Bill)

On 13th February 2018, peacefully at home.  Bill aged 87 years.  Beloved husband of Sheila also a much loved dad and grandad.  Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 23rd February at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Richard Aspin (Dick)

On 12th February 2018, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Dick aged 97 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Lynn, Richard, Stephen, Margaret, Peter, Christopher and Kenneth also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Thursday, 22nd February at 10.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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  

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Margaret Baird Bell

On 13th February 2018, suddenly in hospital.  Margaret aged 59 years.  A much loved mum,  gran, sister, auntie and friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st February at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for COPD c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Madeline Bell

On 29th January 2018, suddenly in Spain. Madeline aged 43 years. Beloved wife of Michael, dearly loved mum of Liam and Chantelle also a much loved sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st February at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Margaret Worthington

nee Howarth On 7th February 2018, peacefully at Church View Nursing Home, Accrington and formerly of Darwen. Margaret aged 77 years. Much loved mum of Joanne and Lisa, dear mother-in-law of David, dearly loved nan of Lucy, Katie and Max also a dear sister and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 16th February at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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Margaret Longland

nee Brogan On 1st February 2018, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney, much loved mum of Barbara and Michael, dearly loved grandma of Lee, Rebecca and Laura also a treasured great-grandma. R.I.P. A service in St Hubert’s Church, Great Harwood on Friday, 16th February at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Steven Jolley

On 1st February 2018, suddenly at home. Stan aged 57 years. A dear brother of nine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 15th February at 11.30 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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Elizabeth King (Betty)

On 29th January 2018, peacefully in hospital. Betty aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Leo, much loved mum of Malcolm, Louise, Jim, Sue and the late Neil, Lesley and Paul also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday 12th February at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Leukaemia Research. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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Anne McKenzie Conway

On 2nd February 2018, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by all her loving family. Anne aged 76 years. Beloved wife of James, much loved mother of Karen and Suzanne also a dearly loved nan, great-nan, sister and auntie. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 12th February at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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