Obituaries

Mary Barbour Cathie

On 1st October 2024, in hospital. Mary, aged 77 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 18th October at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Pauline Elizabeth Holden

On 6th October 2024, peacefully at home. Pauline, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Richard, dearly loved mum of Michelle and Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 18th October at 12 noon. 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

Arnold Whittaker Walsh

On 6th October 2024, in hospital. Arnold, aged 95 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 17th October at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Milica Vranjkovic

On 1st October 2024, suddenly at home. Milica, aged 74 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 14th October at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Ruth Aspin

On 29th September 2024, peacefully in Oldfield House, Darwen. Margaret, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 16th October at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Yates

On 27th September 2024, peacefully at home. David, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Geraldine, Katharine and the late William, dear father-in-law of Peter also a dearly loved grandad of Tom, Charlie, Milly and Bella. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 15th October at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Mind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Denise Clark

On 19th September 2024, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Denise, aged 65 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 14th October at 2 p.m. 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 Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Neil Foy

On 18th September 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Neil, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Grace. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd October at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jacqueline Anne Graham

(nee Lightbown) On 16th September 2024, peacefully in hospital. Jacqueline, aged 62 years. Beloved wife of Bernard, much loved mum of Jonathon and Peter also a dear sister. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 3rd October 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 the R.N.L.I. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter David Murray

On 20th September 2024, peacefully at home. Peter, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd October at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice (Hospice at Home). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290