Frederick James Robinson

(Fred) On 4th March 2016, peacefully, Fred aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, much loved dad of Joan, Patricia and Kevin, dear father-in-law of Martin, Alan and Beverley, dearly loved grandad of John, Philip, Emma and Matthew, grandad Fred of Victoria and Andrew also treasured grandpa of Megan, Bradley and Oliver. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th March 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

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Mary Eileen Lonsdale (Eileen)

On 27th February 2016, peacefully in hospital. Eileen aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard and former wife of Bob, dearly loved mum of Peter, Sylvia and Pauline, much loved grandma of Blake, Leon, Sean, John, Kelly and Daniel, sister of the late Joan also niece of the late Lizzie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday 14th March at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Yu Qui Feng

On 27th February 2016, in hospital.  Yu Qiu Feng aged 96 years. Service and interment at Southern Cemetery, Manchester on Thursday, 10th March at 9 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Amy Florence Doran

On 18th February 2016, in hospital. Amy aged 90 years. A service in Egerton United Reformed Church on Thursday, 10th March at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel).  Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Sean Patrick Cooney

On 24th February 2016, suddenly at home. Sean aged 45 years. A dearly loved son, brother, uncle and friend. R.I.P. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 11th March at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Pleasington. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Anthony Leigh Hall-Fletcher

28.11.1946 – 27.2.2016 On Saturday, 27th February 2016 at 7.30 p.m. Tony aged 69 years of Tockholes Road, Darwen. Tony will be sadly missed by his loving wife Barbara. Son of the late William and Joan (Bill and Dodi) also dear brother of Adrian, Rodney and the late Evina (Beani). A service will be held at Pleasington Crematorium, Blackburn on Thursday, 10th March at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Rita Bury

On 28th February 2016, peacefully in hospital. Rita aged 88 years. Much loved mum of Pat, Pam, Vinny, Alan, Stephen and the late Eric also a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th March at 10.45 a.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

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David Aldcroft

On 25th February 2016, suddenly, David aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Terry and Ken, dear father-in-law of Philippa and Lisa, dearly loved grandad of Emma, Amy, Aiden, Jason and Niall also dear brother of Ethel and Robert. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 9th March at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

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George Hardman

On 26th February 2016, suddenly in hospital. George aged 79 years. Much loved dad of Derek, Paul and Peter, dear father-in-law of Annette and Shirley also much loved grandad of Amy, Jessica and Emma. George was former landlord of the Borough & Engineers in Darwen Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th March at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Brian Chappell

On 25th February 2016, suddenly at home. Brian aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Marlene, much loved dad of Michael and Susan, dear father-in-law of Linda and Darren also a dearly loved grandad of Joshua. A service in Blackburn Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Fecitt Brow on Monday, 7th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. 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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