Month: August 2024

Kenneth Knowles (Ken)

On 29th July 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Ken, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Shiela, much loved dad of Rean, John and Callum, dear father-in-law of Christopher also a loving grandad of Jack and David. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th August at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Bury

On 30th July 2024, peacefully at home. Kathleen, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th August at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Joyce Bentley

On 30th July 2024, suddenly in hospital. Eileen, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th August at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for English Barn Cats. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gordon Craig

On 7th July 2024, in hospital. Gordon, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Elaine also a dear dad of Emma and the late Martin. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 8th August at 12 noon, followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St James’ pcc. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eli Tattersall