Constance Simpson (Connie)

On 15th October 2015, peacefully in hospital. Connie aged 85 years. Beloved and only daughter of the late Amelia and Robert also a wonderful friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd October at 10 a.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

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Mavis Lealand Hetherington

(nee Turner) On 14th October 2015, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Mavis aged 86 years. Dear wife of the late John, step-mum of John and Jean also cousin of Eric and family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd October at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Judith Ivy Atkinson

On 12th October 2015, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Judith aged 75 years. Loving wife of Alf also a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 19th October at 12.15 p.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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Florence Birmingham

(nee Holden) On 7th October 2015, peacefully in hospital. Florence aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Sheila and John, dear mother-in-law of Jim and Montserrat, cherished grandma of Nicola and Catherine, loving granny of Finley and Neve, much loved sister of the late Betty also a dear friend to many and all at Pembroke Court. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th October at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer…

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David Mills Knowles

On 30th September 2015, in hospital. David ged 71 years.  A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Monday, 12th October at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Birch Hall Care Home.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Derek Kavanagh

On 7th October 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Derek aged 55 years. Devoted husband of Julie, much loved dad of Caroline and Kirk, cherished grandad of Leighton and Evie, dear father-in-law of Lisa, dearly loved brother of Eamon, Ann and the late Betty, dear brother-in-law of Barry, Brian, Janet, Chris, Janet, Paul and the late Desley also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th October at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church…

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Eunice Shorrock

nee Wright On 4th October 2015, peacefully, Eunice aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, much loved mother of Beryl, treasured grandma of Trudie, dear sister of Jimmy and a dear aunt of Paul. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 14th October at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donation may be sent for the RSPCA. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Dorothy Fielding

nee Tomlinson On 1st October 2015, peacefully at Church View, Accrington and formerly of Darwen. Dorothy aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother of Jane, mother in law of Peter, loving granny of Frances and Nicola and dear sister of Alan and his family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th October at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Jessie Clinton

On October 3rd 2015, peacefully in hospital. Jessie aged 82 years. Dearly loved mum of Michael and a friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 10 am. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.S.P.C.A. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290.  

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Lyndsey Mason

On 28th September 2015 in hospital. Lyndsey aged 36 years. Much loved mum of Coral, dearly loved daughter of Anthony and Jean also a treasured sister, auntie and niece. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday 9th October at 1 pm 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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