Author: Tricia Dabrowski

Freda Grime

On 21st February 2017, peacefully at Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn. Freda aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Stephen, Celia and Timothy, dear mother-in-law of Valarie, Henry and Irmtraud, dearly loved grandmother of Nicholas, Dominic, Robin, Eleanor, Naomi, Pascal and Marcel also treasured great-grandmother to eight. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th March at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Red Cross. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John McCarthy

On 19th February 2017, peacefully in Springfield Care Home, Blackburn. John aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Tilly, dear brother of Bill, dear uncle of Donald, Marina and Paula also friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Firth

On 16th February 2017, peacefully in hospital. John aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine, much loved dad of Clair, dear father-in-law of Mark also dearly loved grandad of Jake, Megane and Catherine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 27th February at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice or the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patrick Humphrey

On 14th February 2017, peacefully in Springfield Care Home, Blackburn with his family by his side. Pat aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Ian and Jean, dear father-in-law of John, also special grandad of Amy and Katie. A service in St. Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday 24th February at 2.45pm 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

Colin Charnock

On 13th February 2017, unexpectedly in hospital. Colin aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Vera, much loved father of Adrian and Elaine, dear father-in-law of Kevin and Lynne also dearly loved grandad of Declan. R.I.P. A service in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Friday, 24th February at 11.15 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 or Darwen Cricket Club. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Andrew George Moss

On 14th February 2017, in hospital. George aged 63 years. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. A service in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Thursday, 23rd February at 1.15 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

Brian Thomas Eccles

On 7th February 2017, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by his loving family. Brian aged 73 years. Much loved husband of Susan, dearly loved dad of Christine, Andrea and Georgina, dear father-in-law of Gareth, Craig and Liam, cherished grandad of Declan, Tristan, Devon, Ivyrose and Truman also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 17th February at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Mellor

On 3rd February 2017, peacefully at Acorn House Residential Home, Blackburn. Mary aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Frank, much loved mum of Stuart, Angela and Matthew, dear mother-in-law of Lynne, Mark and Katherine also dearly loved grandma of David, Ben, Katie and Lucas. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th February at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hazel Mary Rostron

On 31st January 2017, peacefully in hospital. Hazel aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Cecil, much loved mum of Keith, dear mother-in-law of Nicole, dearly loved nan of Sami and Matt also treasured great-grandma of Lacey and Matthew. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th February at 12.15 p.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

Sheila Wilde

nee Graham On 2nd February 2017, peacefully in hospital. Sheila aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, dearly loved mum of Glynn, Linda and Susan, dear mother-in-law of Philip, Steve and Mark, much loved grandma of Barry, Michael, Angela, Tim and Graham, treasured great-grandma of Jayde, Hannah, Simone and Isabelle, dear sister of Florence, Eileen and the late George and Peggy also a dear auntie. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 10th February at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for…

Author: Tricia Dabrowski

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