Obituaries

Peter Gordon Hushon-Brown (Gordon)

On 13th June 2025, in hospital. Gordon, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st July at 12.20 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marion Almond

(nee Isherwood) On 11th June 2025, peacefully at Nelson Manor Care Home, Nelson. Marion, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Iain and Alison, dear mother-in-law of Michael also a dearly loved nana of Chloe. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 27th June at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s pcc. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Ward

On 10th June 2025, peacefully in hospital. Irene, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 25th June at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barbara Avery

On 1st June 2025,suddenly at home. Barbara, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th June at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Harry Blackwell

We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Harry, who died unexpectedly in hospital on Monday 2nd June 2025, aged 83 years. The very much-loved husband of Carol, dad of Antony, beloved grandpa to Hannah and Emily and friend to so many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A service will be held at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 26th June 2025 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be made to The Friends of Square Meadow. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Directors, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. …

Michael Patrick Cooney (Mick)

On 29th May 2025. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Mick, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Carol. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 26th June at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. 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

Gordon Waddicor

On 5th June 2025, peacefully at Acer House Care Home, Blackburn. Fortifed by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Gordon, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Catherine. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th June 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 Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Linda Mary Haworth

On 4th June 2025, peacefully at home. Linda, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin, much loved mum of Tony, Roy and Carrol, treasured grandma of Megan, Liam, Jessica and Jake also a dear sister. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 20th June at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Anna Rita Donia

On 29th May 2025, peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family. Rita, aged 59 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Audley on Thursday, 19th June at 12 noon will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery (Blossom Section). Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jack Walsh

On 31st May 2025, peacefully at home. Jack, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Sheila. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th June at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or Age UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290