Month: September 2023
Colin Joseph Smith
On 21st September 2023, suddenly at Hazledene Nursing Home, Blackburn. Colin, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 9th October at 10.30 a.m. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Vera Henry
(nee Etheridge) On 19th September 2023, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Vera, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Tony, much loved mum of Steven and David, dear mother-in-law of Lorraine, dearly loved grandma of Nicole and Rebecca also a treasured great-grandma of Freya. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th October at 2 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290…
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James William Darby (Jim)
On 8th September 2023, in hospital. Jim, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Carole, treasured dad of Claire, Darren and Nicola, dear father-in-law of Paul also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. You will always be in our hearts. Loved and remembered. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 5th October at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3…
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Irene Wood
(nee Tattersall) On 19th September 2023, peacefully at Lake View Lodge Care Home, Fairhaven. Irene, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mum of Anthony and Linda, dear mother-in-law of Debbie and the late George, dearly loved nana of Caroline, Matthew and Rachel also cherished great-nana of Noah and Phoebe. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 5th October at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. …
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Joyce Dunderdale
On 16th September 2023, in hospital. Joyce, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 4th October at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Macular Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Jean Waring
On 21st September 2023, peacefully at Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. Jean, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard, also a much loved mother of Paul. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 3rd October at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Stephen Allan Crossland
On 11th September 2023, suddenly at home. Stephen, aged 67 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 2nd October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Irene Gleave
On 7th September 2023, in hospital. Irene, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late William. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 27th September at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for St Edward’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Marjorie Grime
(nee Bentley) On 28th August 2023, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Marjorie, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of George, Janet and Judith, dear mother-in-law of Janet, Ken and Mark also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th September at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Jean Whittaker
On 6th September 2023, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Jean, aged 90 years. Funeral service, at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 25th September at 12 noon. No flowers please, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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