Jack Brown
On Saturday 18th June 2016, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Jack aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna. A service in the New Methodist Church, Blackburn Road, Darwen on Tuesday 28th June at 10.30 am will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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John Flynn
On 15th June 2016, in hospital. John aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Lavinia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th June 2016 at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for CAFOD. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Edmund Holden (Ted)
On 12th June 2016, peacefully at home. Ted aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Graham, Janice and the late Martin, dear father-in-law of Pam, Lorraine and Jim, dearly loved grandad of Inga, Kent, Stephen, Jordan, Michelle, Andrew, Craig, Matthew, Lewis and Leon, treasured great-grandad of Alexander, Claudia, Imogen, Ruby, Charlie, Ralph and Matilda also a special friend of Audrey, John and Caroline. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 21st June at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations…
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Hugh Condry Govan (Shuggy)
On June 7th 2016, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Hugh aged 68 years. Much loved partner of Lillian, dearly loved dad of Allan and Anita, dear father in law of Brett, also a loving grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, June 16th at 12.15 pm. No flowers please by request (please bring a rose if you wish) 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.
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May Scarisbrick
On 2nd June 2016, peacefully in hospital. May aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mum of Harry, Jean and Carol also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th June at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Ella Elcombe
On 4th June 2016, at Sandy Brook House, Lower Darwen. Ella aged 86 years. Wife of the late Derrick. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th June at 3.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Michelle Anne Brogden
On 4th June 2016, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, with her family by her side. Michelle aged 51 years. Beloved wife of Ken, much loved mum of Lisa, step-mum of Catherine, cherished grandma of Matthew, Demi, Violet and Bailey, dearly loved daughter of Pauline and Ted also dear sister of Graham and Raymond. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 10th June at 10.20 a.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
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Sarah Sampson (Sally)
On 31st May 2016, in hospital. Sally aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late David, also a much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 9th June at 2.30 p.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
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Edna Lowe
On 1st June 2016, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Edna aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum of Nigel and Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Sarah and Sarah also a dearly loved grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Meningitis Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Kevin Pryor
On 19th May 2016, in hospital. Kevin aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance or the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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