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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Alan Wilkinson

On 28th September 2015, in hospital. Alan aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Rosalind, much loved dad of Geoff & Kristine, dear father-in-law of Denise and Neil, adored grandad of Erin also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 7th October at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations in Alan’s memory may be sent for Rosemere Cancer Foundation or the Renal Unit, Preston. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Dominic Mills

On 24th September 2015, Dominic aged 27 years. Dearly loved son of Beverly and the late Gary, dear step son of Tony, much loved brother of Jamie, Matthew and Tobias also a cherished grandson, nephew and cousin. A service in St James’ Church, Lower Darwen on Friday, 2nd October at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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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David Johnston

On 26th September, 2015, peacefully in hospital. David aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Joy, much loved father of David and Alastair, dear father-in-law of Sian and Debbie also dearly loved grandfather of Robert, Iain, Amelie and Max. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 2nd October at 3.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Y.M.C.A. or the Salvation Army. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Elizabeth Ramsbottom ( Liz )

On 19th September 2015, in hospital after a long illness. Liz aged 43 years. Much loved mum of Amie and Kieron, dearly loved daughter of Ann, much loved sister of Scott and Jane, treasured niece of Jim and Joyce, cherished auntie of Ryan, Phoebe, Kane and Ebony, dear cousin of John, Kerry, Justin, Keith and Lisa and long friend of Benji. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 28th September at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Liver Research Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254…

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