Obituaries

On 8th February 2020, suddenly at home.  Ant aged 43 years. Beloved son of Pauline and Eric, dear partner of Amy, dearly loved brother of Chris and Val, brother-in-law of Betsy also dear uncle of Teddy and Louis. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 20th February at 10 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Shelter.  ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

(nee Orrell)

On 2nd February 2020, in hospital. Lynn aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Anthony, much loved mother of Audrey, Michael and Christopher, treasured nana of Shannon, Benjamin, Leonie, Sophie, Perry, Reggie and Neo, cherished great-nana of Oscar, Ruby Rose, Sonny, Mercy, Tiffany and Rosie also dear sister of Shirley, Jimmy, Geoffrey, Nigel and Anthony. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 17th February at 11 a.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

(nee Johnson)

On 4th February 2020, at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Sylvia aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Janet, dear mother-in-law of Keith, dearly loved nana of Graham and Stacey, treasured great nana of Luke and Amy also dear sister of Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th February 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

On 30th January 2020, at home. Ken aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Lucy also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th February at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service. Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290