Obituaries – Page 111

Colton-Riley Martin Hargreaves

On 23rd May 2016, born sleeping. Colton the dearly loved son of Hollie and Raymond. Service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Friday, 27th May at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barry Haworth

On 15th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Barry aged 72 years. A much loved cousin, step-dad and friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th May at 12.15 p.m. 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

Anthony Brian Bibby (Brian)

On 11th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Brian aged 79 years. Beloved son of the late Robert and Norah also dearly loved brother of Kathleen, Rita, Margaret and Sheila. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 25th May 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 the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen Hope

On 10th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Maureen aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Ronald, much loved mum of Tony, dearly loved sister of Norman, dear sister-in-law of Betty also much loved auntie of Marie, Julie, Yvonne and Michael. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th May at 12 noon, 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

James Clifford Atherton (Jim)

On 12th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Jim aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna, much loved dad of Clive and Joan, dear father-in-law of Anne and Michael, cherished grandad of Faye, Lauren, Ben, Ailsa and Yana, treasured great-grandad of Nancy, Jude and Iris also a dear brother-in-law of Eva. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Monday 23rd May at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Derian House Children’s Hospice or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service,…

Cosetta Morini

On 4th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Cosetta aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Duilio, much loved mother of Diane, Giorgina, Silvana, Giorgio, Giancarlo and the late Eric also dearly loved nanna and great-nanna. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 12th May 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 the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Johnson (Joe)

On 4th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Joe aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Dorothy and Sandra, much loved grandad of Aaron, Grace, Jenny, Martyn and Lucy also treasured great-grandad of eight, a dear uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday (tomorrow), 11th May at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Linden House, Blackburn. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Lowcock

On 14th April 2016, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Kathleen aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford also a much loved aunt and friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th April at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Elizabeth Sumner (Betty)

On 24th April 2016, peacefully at Harefield Nursing Home, Uxbridge. Betty aged 103 years. Beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mum of Eileen, much loved gran of Chris and Tony and great gran of Charlotte, Sophie, Verity, Connor and Rhys. A service will be held at Tockholes United Reformed Church on Wednesday, 11th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Watford Sheltered Workshop or Tockholes URC. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alice Haslam

On 20th April 2016, peacefully at home. Alice aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank also dear aunt of Richard and Linda. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 6th May at 3 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