Dawn Louise Dunn
On 10th February 2026, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Dawn, aged 55 years. A much loved sister, auntie and friend of many. Funeral servcie at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 9th March at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Response Taxi’s. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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On 16th February 2026, in hospital. Irene, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert. A service in Bright Street Methodist Church, Darwen on Thursday, 5th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreWinifred Proctor
On 11th February 2026, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Winifred, aged 104 years. Beloved wife of the late John. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Wednesday, 4th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Bb3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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On 6th February 2026, suddenly in York Hospital. Brenda, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Chris. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel) on Tuesday, 3rd March at 11.15 a.m. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreDavid Wilding
On 4th February 2026, suddenly in hospital. Dave, aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Cheryl, also a much loved dad. A committal service will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th February at 12 noon, followed by a memorial service at The Salvation Army, Blackburn at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Salvation Army. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Ilda Ricioppo
On 12th February 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Ilda, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Germano. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 26th February 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 Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Marlene Wadman
On 8th February 2026, peacefully at Oldfield Manor, Darwen. Marlene, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Thomas. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 25th February at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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