Obituaries – Page 115

Mary Mellor

On 3rd February 2017, peacefully at Acorn House Residential Home, Blackburn. Mary aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Frank, much loved mum of Stuart, Angela and Matthew, dear mother-in-law of Lynne, Mark and Katherine also dearly loved grandma of David, Ben, Katie and Lucas. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th February at 1.30 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

Hazel Mary Rostron

On 31st January 2017, peacefully in hospital. Hazel aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Cecil, much loved mum of Keith, dear mother-in-law of Nicole, dearly loved nan of Sami and Matt also treasured great-grandma of Lacey and Matthew. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th February at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sheila Wilde

nee Graham On 2nd February 2017, peacefully in hospital. Sheila aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, dearly loved mum of Glynn, Linda and Susan, dear mother-in-law of Philip, Steve and Mark, much loved grandma of Barry, Michael, Angela, Tim and Graham, treasured great-grandma of Jayde, Hannah, Simone and Isabelle, dear sister of Florence, Eileen and the late George and Peggy also a dear auntie. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 10th February at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for…

Joseph Nicol Doherty

On 21st January 2017. Joe aged 31 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 6th February at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Neville Wilfred Cordingley

On 16th January 2017, in hospital. Neville aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Vera, much loved dad of John and Jane and her partner Ian also dearly loved grandpa of Thomas and Michael. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 1st February at 1.30 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

Ann Sutherland

On 15th January 2017, peacefully in hospital. Ann aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie, much loved sister of Carole, dear auntie of Chris and Kaz also step-mum of John and Stephen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 31st January at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen or Moggies Cat Rescue. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anthony Rawson Taylor

On 18th January 2017, suddenly at home. Anthony aged 54 years. A beloved son, brother and uncle. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 27th January at 1.30 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

Jean Lennon

nee Marsh On 14th January 2017, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by her loving family. Jean aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, much loved mother of Susan and Wayne, dear mother-in-law of Roger, dearly loved grandma of Nathan, Gabrielle, Georgia and Samuel, treasured great-grandma of Louie, Sebastian and Tallulah. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th January at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Parkinson’s UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Ashton

On 14th January 2017, suddenly at home. Geoff aged 51 years. Dearly loved son of Geoff and Pat, husband of Wendy, much loved dad of Anthony, Jack and Molly, dear brother of Angela also a dear uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th January at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for C. G. L. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brenda Lawless

On 16th January 2017, peacefully in hospital. Brenda aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Pat also a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th January at 12.30 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