Obituaries – Page 113

Terence Dougherty

On 16th March 2017, peacefully in hospital. Terry aged 83 years. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Doris, dear brother of the late Tom, brother-in-law of the late Nancy, much loved uncle of Joan, Peter and Nadine also great-uncle of Matthew, Joseph, Thomas and Simon. Rest in Peace Terry love from your friend Lillian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 28th March at 10 a.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

Marjorie Halsall

On 16th March 2017, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Jack, much loved mum of Graeme, mother-in-law of Valerie, dearly loved grandma of James and Matthew also dear sister of Freda and the late Ken. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 24th March at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

May McAdam

On 10th March 2017, in hospital. May aged 89 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 22nd March at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Coffey

nee Linacre After a short fight, on Thursday 9th March 2017 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 74 years. Loving wife of Michael, dearest mother to David, sister of Frances and the late Bill, Emily and Joyce, mother-in-law of Mandy and a very much loved nana of Jessica. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 20th March at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if so desired donations may be made in Joan’s memory to either for the British Heart Foundation or the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James McPhee

On 4th March 2017, in hospital. James aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Eva. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 17th March at 2.15 p.m. 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

Bernard Fenton

On 4th March 2017, peacefully at Oldfield House Residential Home, Darwen and surrounded by his loving family. Bernard aged 86 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Charlotte, much loved uncle of Martin, Susan and Jacqueline also a dear great-uncle, great-great uncle and brother-in-law. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday 17th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Farley (Molly)

On Tuesday, 7th March 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Molly aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Roger also a much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 16th March at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Eric Bolton

On 27th February 2017, peacefully at home. Eric aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Olive, much loved dad of Andrew and Chris, dear father-in-law of Sharon and Mary, dearly loved grandad of James, Thomas, Charlotte and Caitlin also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 9th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the East Lancashire Hospice or Parkinson’s UK (Preston). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Xing Le Hou

On 19th February 2017, in hospital. Xing aged 102 years. Beloved husband of the late Yu Qiu Feng. Graveside service at Southern Cemetery, Manchester on Thursday, 9th March at 2.15 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Reginald Gregory

On 23rd February 2017, in hospital. Reginald (Beefy) aged 53 years. Beloved husband of Alexis. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 8th March at 1 p.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