Obituaries – Page 101

John Noel Howard

On 4th March 2018, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. John aged 86 years. The dearly loved husband of the late Mary, beloved dad of Bernie, Mary and the late Robert also a much loved father-in-law and devoted grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 16th March at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for CAFOD or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mildred Gerrard

On 17th February 2018, Peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Mildred aged 90 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th March at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA

Joan Brogden

On 23rd February 2018, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen. Joan aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Chris and the late John, dear mother-in-law of Sue, treasured grandma of Heather, Luke and Jade also cherished great-grandma of Louie and Oscar. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 8th March at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

George Wood

On 8th February 2018, peacefully at Birchfield Care Home, Blackburn. George aged 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Marion, dearly loved dad of Margaret and David, dear father-in-law of David and Marilyn, dearly loved grandpa of Andrew and Marie, Natalie and Andre and Tracey also treasured great-grandpa of Amelie, Lucas, Rae, Johnny and Jordan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 7th March at 12.15 p.m. 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

Patrick John Davey

On 21st February 2018, in hospital. Pat aged 51 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 6th March at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Arnold Auckland

On 21st February 2018, peacefully at home. Arnold aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved father of Heather, Alison and Hilary, dear father-in-law of Tony, David and Mark, dearly loved grandad of Lindsay, Laura, Jennet, Hannah, James and Catherine also cherished great-grandad of Holly and Sebastian. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 5th March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Moore

On 1st May 2017, peacefully in hospital. Bill aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Vanessa, much loved dad of Dean also dear father-in-law of Dee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

June Ellison

On 14th February 2018, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. June aged 88 years. Dearly loved sister of Frank, sister-in-law of Barbara also a special cousin to Sheila and Chris. June will always be remembered by all who knew her. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 26th February at 10.45 a.m. A splash of colour attire is requested. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Sudall (Bill)

On 13th February 2018, peacefully at home. Bill aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Sheila also a much loved dad and grandad. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 23rd February at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Richard Aspin (Dick)

On 12th February 2018, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Dick aged 97 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Lynn, Richard, Stephen, Margaret, Peter, Christopher and Kenneth also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Thursday, 22nd February at 10.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290