Eileen Jarrett

On 17th August 2015, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Eileen aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence, much loved mother of Paul, David, Christine and Celia, dear mother-in-law of Joe, dearly loved grandma of Daniel, Joe and Charlotte also a much loved sister. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Thursday, 27th August at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for CAFOD. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

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Nellie Bentley

On 13th August 2015, peacefully in hospital. Nellie aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum of John also dearly loved grandma of Joanne, Sam and Brad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st August at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Joseph Harrison (Joe)

On 6th August 2015, peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family. Joe aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Lily, much loved dad of Lily, Terry and Dorothy, dear father-in-law of Susan, Alan and the late Raymond also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 14th August 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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James Taylor (Jim)

On 25th July 2015, peacefully in France. Jim aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Christine, devoted dad and best friend of Richard and a good friend to many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 11th August 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 either the R.N.L.I. or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290    

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Joyce Houghton

On July 21st 2015, peacefully in hospital, Joyce, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved sister of Alan and Hilda, also dear sister in law of Mildred and a dear aunt. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Edward, Darwen on Tuesday 4th August at 10 am will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request but if desired donations may be sent for the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Edward c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290.

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Thomas McIver (Tom)

On 21st July 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Tom aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, loving and caring dad of Paul and Lisa, Anthony and Sue, Erica and Damian, Marie and Chris, Simone and Craig and Dominic and Ruth, much adored and treasured grandad of Nathaniel, Elliott, Darcie, Alisha, Jessica, Harrison, Elena, Megan, Thomas, Evie and Fergus. Gentle Jesus up above, Please give Grandad all our love. Beloved brother of Winnie and the late Gerald, cherished brother-in-law of Ronnie, Jackie, Mary and Bert also a dear uncle, great-uncle…

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Ruth Holden

On 23rd July 2015, peacefully at Birchfield Care Home, Blackburn. Ruth aged 91 years. A dearly loved sister and aunt. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 31st July at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. No flowers please by request, 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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Malcolm Whalley (Moy)

On 21st July 2015, peacefully at Oldfield House, Darwen. Malcolm aged 88 years. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 31st July at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Tockholes URC. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Ronald Swanton

On 12th July 2015, peacefully in hospital. Ron aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Teresita, much loved dad of Christine, dear father-in-law of Gareth also dearly loved grandad of Anais. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st July at 3 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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Martin Robert Dawson

On 4th July 2015, in hospital.  Martin aged 45 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th July 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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