Obituaries

On 20^th February 2019, peacefully in hospital.  Dearly loved sister of Bessie and the late Marion and Vera, dear auntie of Lorraine, Susan, Anthony, Stuart and Sandra also a dear great auntie and much loved by all her family and friends.  A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Friday, 1^st March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Salvation Army.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

nee Waterhouse

On 19^th February 2019, peacefully at Linden House Care Home, Blackburn and surrounded by her loving family.  Doreen aged 81 years.  Beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mum of Lynne, Steven and the late Sharon also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and sister.  A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 28^th February at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

On 14^th February 2019, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Michael aged 74 years.  Much loved dad of Sharon, Michelle, Marianne and Clair also a dear brother of Bryan.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21^st February at 10.45 a.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

On 11^th February 2019, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen and surrounded by her loving family.  Mildred aged 97 years.  Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Brian and Maureen also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma and auntie.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 20^th February at 3 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

On 11th February 2019, peacefully in hospital. Sadie aged 80 years. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 18th 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