Obituaries

Cameron Ray

On 7th June 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Cameron, aged 26 years. Beloved son of Jacqueline and Richard also dear brother of Kieran. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st June at 9.45 a.m. 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

Elaine Cocker

On 5th June 2024, in the East Lancashire Hospice. Elaine, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 25th June at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Christopher Davies

On 3rd June 2024, suddenly at home. Chris, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th June at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Parkinson’s UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joyce Jenkinson

On 4th June 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Joyce, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th June at 11.15 a.m. 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

Frank Harling

On 27th May 2024, peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital. Frank, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Julie. A service in Immanuel Church, Feniscowles on Friday, 14th June at 1 p.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Parkinson’s UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Jepson

(nee Nicholson) On 3rd June 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Jean, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Raymond, much loved mum of Lynn, Ian and Pamela, dear mother-in-law of Mike, Amanda and John also a dearly loved gram, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and auntie. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Watery Lane, Darwen on Thursday, 13th June at 12 noon, 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

David Brian Pellant

On 24th May 2024, suddenly at home. David, aged 61 years. Beloved partner of Helen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Simon Michael Lang

Suddenly on 18th May 2024 aged 38 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 7th June at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Donald Joseph King (Don)

On 22nd May 2024, peacefully in hospital. Don, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Eve, much loved dad of Sammy, dear father-in-law of Malcolm, dearly loved gag of Mark, Jenna, Annya, Emily and Jed, treasured great gag of Darcy, Mikey, Dottie and Nora also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th June at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for COPD Ward, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank…

Joyce Alice Crompton

On 22nd May 2024 at Spennymoor Care Home, Bolton. Joyce, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Monday, 3rd June at 1 p.m. 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