Obituaries – Page 106

John Birtwistle Hayes (Jack)

On 29th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Jack aged 90 years. Beloved husband of late Eunice, partner of Marion, much loved dad of Garry, father-in-law of Bev also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th October at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kay Valerie Wallace (Val)

On 27th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Val aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Bob, much loved mother of Angela, Susan and Julie also a treasured nan, great-nan, step-mother, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th October at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Mary Walkden

On 28th September 2016, peacefully after a long illness. Jean aged 67 years. Mother of Neil, dear mother-in-law of Tracy, dearly loved grandma of Alex and Helen, treasured great-grandma of Benjamin also a much loved sister and best friend of Denise. A friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 10th October at 2.15 p.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

Eric Duxbury

On 25th September 2016, suddenly in hospital. Eric aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Brenda, much loved dad of Alastair, dear father-in-law of Catherine, treasured grandad of Nicole, Chloe and Nathan also dear brother-in-law of Harry and Barbara. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 10th October at 12.15 p.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

Iva Avanzi

On 28th September 2016, in hospital. Iva aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Vittorio. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th October 2016 at 10 a.m. 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

Irene Otley

nee Gibson On 26th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Irene aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard, much loved mother of Adrienne and Philip, dear mother-in-law of Ross and Gillian also dearly loved grandma of Rebecca, Laura, Ryan, Ross and Adam. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 5th October at 2 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irena Sagal

On 25th September 2016, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 85. Beloved wife of the late Mykola and loving mother of Tomasz and Rychard. To a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend – our lives will never be the same without you. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, 5th October at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church, Blackburn, all welcome, followed by burial at Pleasington Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in Irena’s memory may be sent for Galactosaemia Support Group. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jack Southworth

On Tuesday, 20th September 2016, suddenly, but peacefully in hospital. Jack aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Hazel, much loved dad of Lynne and Mark, dear father-in-law of Tez and Jane, treasured grandad of Sam, Chris, Josh and Max, devoted great-grandad of Lyla, cherished brother of Alice, Bill and the late Chris also a loving uncle and friend of many. Funeral service at Pickup Bank Old Chapel on Monday, 3rd October at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral…

Harold Edward White

Former Borough Councillor and County Councillor On 4th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. Harold aged 79 years. A much loved husband, dad and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 3rd October at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael John Stuart Keen

On 25th August 2016. Michael aged 42 years. Much loved son of Jacqueline and Terence, dear brother of Tracy and Michelle also a dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. A service in Sacred Heart Church, Blackburn on Tuesday, 27th September at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by a private cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for T.H.O.M.A.S. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290