James Oliver Currie (Jim)
On Saturday, 8th November 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Jim, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Alison, Patricia and Martin, dear father-in-law of Gregory and Kezia, treasured grandad of Melissa, Tyler and Annabelle, cherished great-grandad of Oscar. Sadly missed by Maisie and Molly, Tom and Jack, also a much loved brother, uncle and friend of many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 20th November at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, but…
Read MoreRonald Pattinson (Ronnie)
On 30th October 2025, peacefully in hospital. Ronnie, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Winnie, much loved father of Michael and the late Helen, dear father-in-law of Nicola, dearly loved grandad of Rollo and Jamie also a dear uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 24th November at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for MENCAP. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreJean Nield
(nee Beddoe) On 27th October 2025, peacefully in hospital. Jean, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Paul, Tony and the late Jill, dear mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Angela also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and sister. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 21st November at 10.30 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
Read MoreFreda Rigby
On 1st November 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Freda, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th November at 12 noon. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Giorgio Lagano
On 31st October 2025, in hospital. Giorgio, aged 74 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 18th November at 10.30 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
Read MoreElizabeth Ellen Davies (Liz)
On 26th October 2025, in hospital. Liz, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Stuart. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th November at 12.45 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreTrevor James Haslam
On 25th October 2025, peacefully at home. Trevor, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Sandra. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th November at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Dorothy Roberts
On 25th October 2025, in hospital. Dorothy, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 13th November at 11.45 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for St Cuthbert’s Mother’s Union or Save the Children. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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