Author: Tricia Dabrowski

Mary Winifred Howard

nee Taylor formerly Large On Wednesday, 26th October 2016, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Winnie aged 82 years. The dearly loved wife of John, beloved mum of Bernie, Mary and the late Robert also a much loved mother-in-law and devoted grandma. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, 4th November 2016 at St Joseph’s RC Church, Darwen at 11 a.m. followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent in memory of Winnie for CAFOD or the East Lancashire Hospice.…

Thomas Duxbury

On 23rd October 2016, Tom aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Dorri. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st November at 10.45 a.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

Dorothy Fatkin

nee Worswick On 20th October 2016, peacefully in hospital. Dorothy aged 88 years. We thank you for being in our lives. Beloved wife of the late Rodney also a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service in St Gabriel’s Church, Blackburn on Friday, 28th October at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Peter Riley

On 30th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Peter aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Valerie, much loved father of Dale and dear father-in-law of Julie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th October at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Dixon

On 7th October 2016, peacefully in hospital. Phyllis aged 97 years. A much loved auntie and friend to many. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 18th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the RSPB or Marie Curie. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gerald Morris

On 5th October 2016, peacefully at Linden House, Blackburn. Gerald aged 78 years. Much loved dad of Neil, Graham and Roy, dearly loved grandad of Samantha, Chantelle and Daniel, treasured great-grandad of Emma, Gracie and Luke also a dear brother and a dearly loved friend of Irene. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th October at 3.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edna Ainsworth

On 6th October 2016, peacefully at home. Edna aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Kate and Dave, dear mother-in-law of Sue, dearly loved grandma of Lee, Natalie and Jordan also a dear sister of Harry. A service in Immanuel Church, Blackburn on Thursday, 13th October at 9.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Immanuel Church, Blackburn. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Rosemary Watson

On 19th September 2016, suddenly in hospital. Rosemary aged 49 years. Much loved sister of Catriona, Richard, Morag and the late Andrew also a dearly loved sister-in-law and auntie. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Wednesday, 12th October at 1 p.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

John Birtwistle Hayes (Jack)

On 29th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Jack aged 90 years. Beloved husband of late Eunice, partner of Marion, much loved dad of Garry, father-in-law of Bev also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th October at 3 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

Kay Valerie Wallace (Val)

On 27th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Val aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Bob, much loved mother of Angela, Susan and Julie also a treasured nan, great-nan, step-mother, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th October at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Author: Tricia Dabrowski

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