Obituaries – Page 104

James Pickup (Jim)

On 10th December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Jim aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Rose, much loved dad of Jackie, Janet, Rosie, Linda, Wendy and Heather also a dearly loved father-in-law, umpa, great-umpa, brother and uncle. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 20th December at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kenneth Francis Lowe (Ken)

On 6th December 2017, peacefully at his son’s home. Ken aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Kath, much loved dad of Sarah and Chris, dear father-in-law of Ed and Emma also dearly loved grandad of Matthew, Millie and Oscar. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Tuesday, 19th December at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Christopher Holden (Chris)

On 9th December 2017, peacefully in hospital. Chris aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Alison, cherished dad of Helen and Heather, dear father-in-law of Chris and Dan, devoted and fun loving grandad of Zeke and Isabel also much loved brother of Tom, Dave, Steve, Phil and the late Bernard and Gerard and their families. A Thanksgiving Service will take place on Monday 18th December at 12 noon at Feniscowles Methodist Church, Blackburn. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either the Chemotherapy Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral…

Marie Agnes Yates

nee Daley On 2nd December 2017, peacefully in hospital. Marie aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, best friend of Gerald, dearly loved mum of the late Marie also a dear grandma and great-grandma. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th December at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Peter Walmsley

On 5th December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Peter aged 81 years. Much loved husband of the late Eileen, dearly loved dad of Stephen, Jeanette, Anthony and Lee also a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. R.I.P. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Requiem Mass at St Edward’s Catholic Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th December 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 the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s…

Florence Josephine Bentley (Flo)

On 7th December 2017, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Flo aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard, much loved mum of Ian and Brian, dear mother-in-law of Pat and Susan, dearly loved grandma of Ryan and Cindy, Nicola and Jason Courtney and Jeremy, Lisa and Michael also a treasured great-grandma, auntie and friend. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Longworth

nee Nuttall On 1st December 2017, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen and formerly of Feniscliffe. Dorothy aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, mother of Duncan, mother-in-law of Joan also grandma of Gemma and Ryan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December at 12.15 p.m. 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

Christopher Gerald Atherton

On 1st December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Chris aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Angela also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Chris will be missed by all his family and friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 12th December 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 Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Leonard George Sharples (Len)

On 29th November 2017, peacefully in hospital. Len aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Andrew, dear father-in-law of Karen, dearly loved grandad of Alice and Emma also dear brother of Stuart and his partner Lynn. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The PSP Association (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Thomas Biddulph

On 23rd November 2017, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. Tom aged 84 years. Much loved dad of Nigel, Christopher and Caroline, dear father-in-law of David, dearly loved grandad of Holly also a dear friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 10.45 a.m. 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