Author: Tricia Dabrowski

Margaret Talbot

On 5th February 2024, at home. Margaret, aged 86 years. Much loved mum of Adrian and Alison, dearly loved grandma of Charlie, dear sister of David also a dear auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st Febrtuary at 1.30 p.m. 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

Robert Stephen Shields (Steve)

On 29th January 2024, at The Christie Hospital, Manchester. Steve, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Diane and a much loved father of Sarah. A service at St Anne’s Church, Turton on Friday, 16th February at 11 a.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Christie NHS Foundation Trust or Macmillan Nurses. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Norman

On 16th January 2024, peacefully in hospital. David, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Lynne, Stephen and Elizabeth, dear father-in-law of Harry and Subi also a dear brother of Valerie. A service in St Bartholomew’s Church, Blackburn on Thursday, 15th February at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. (No black please by request). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The British Heart Foundation or Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gladys Wiggans

On 3rd February 2024, at home. Gladys, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Jim, Bill and Edward, dear mother-in-law of Eleanor, Marilyn and Susan also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. A service in Pickup Bank Chapel on Wednesday, 14th February at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Haworth

nee Kay On 24th January 2024, peacefully with her loving family by her side. Mary, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved and cherished mum of Susan and Julie, dear mother-in-law of Brian and John, loving grandma of Damien, Zoe, Jake and Brad, treasured great-grandma of Leo, Charlie, Hart and Rudi, loving sister of Elsie, sister-in-law of Norman and Irene, loving auntie of Sean, Jane and the late Craig, cousin of Marian and great friend to her close neighbours. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th February at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if…

Brenda Thom

On 17th January 2024, peacefully at Mapleford Nursing Home, Accrington. Brenda, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Jacqueline and the late Roy, dear mother-in-law of George, dearly loved grandma of Michael and his partner Louise, Shaun and his partner Emma, Matthew and his partner Rachel, Lee, also Richard and his partner, treasured great-grandma of Gracie, Jack, Annabelle and Darcy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 5th February at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barbara Sheila Kenny

On 16th January 2024, suddenly at home. Barbara, aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Peter, much loved mother of Angela, dearly loved grandmother of Ellis also a dear sister of Brenda and the late Barry. A service in St Anne’s Church, Turton on Friday, 2nd February at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment in the churchyard. 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

Mary Bernadette Taylor

On 13th January 2024, peacefully at home. Mary, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Barry. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 1st February at 12.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Riley

On 13th January 2024, peacefully at home. Dorothy, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter, much adored mum of Geraldine and Christine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 31st January at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Friends of Astley Park. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Fiske

On 23rd December 2023, peacefully at home. Joan, aged 70 years. Much loved partner of Robert, dearly loved mum of Lucy, dear daughter-in-law of Mavis, dear sister of David and sister-in-law of Susan. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel) on Friday, 26th January at 3.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Author: Tricia Dabrowski

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