Obituaries

On 25^th November 2018, suddenly, but peacefully at home.  Walter aged 91years.  Beloved husband of the late Doreen, dearly loved dad of the late Phillip also dear uncle of David, Jennifer and family.  A Requiem Eucharist  in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 7^th December at 11.30a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for St Cuthbert’s & St Stephen’s PCC.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

nee Scott

formerly Connell

On 20^th November 2018, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Betty aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Bobby and Derek, much loved mum of David, Steven and Linda, dear mother-in-law of Pat, Tracey and Craig, dearly loved grandma of Louise, Andrew, Deborah, Scott, Jade, Alana and Matthew, treasured great-grandma of Thomas, dear sister of Barbara, Anna and the late Jenny and Jim also a dear auntie. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 27^th November at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11^th November 2018 in the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Irene aged 88 years, the much loved wife of the late Clifford, loving mum of Susan, Clive, Diane and Sarah also a loving grandma, great-grandma, aunty and loved by many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 26^th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. 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

formerly Stewart

On 14^th November 2018, peacefully in hospital. Gail aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond also a dearly loved mum, nanny, great-nanny and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 22^nd November at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

On 8^th November 2018, in hospital. Alan aged 76 years. A much loved partner of Carol also a dearly loved father, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 22^nd November at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290