Joseph Clarke
On 12th February 2016, peacefully with his loving family by his side. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Joe aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita, much loved father of Angela and Judith, dear father-in-law of Paul and Nurettin, dearly loved grandad of Ian, Sami and Selim also a dear brother of Margaret and the late Gilbert. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 1st March at 1 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…
Read MoreBetsy Wilson (Betty)
(nee Walsh) On 6th February 2016, peacefully in hospital. Betty aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert also a dear auntie and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th February at 3.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreEdwin Alfred John Sheppard (Eddie)
On 1st February 2016, peacefully at home. Eddie aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Janet, much loved dad of Tina, Sue, Steven and Carol, dear father in law of Steve and Andy also dearly loved grandad of Sam, Matt, Luke, Jack, Andrew and Lee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday 10th February at 1.30 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
Read MoreRonald Hector Pimlott
On 31st January 2016, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Ron aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn, dearly loved dad of Mark also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 8th February at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the International Glaucoma Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreJohn Henry Dolan
On 24th January 2016. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. John aged 92 years. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Sarah also dearly loved brother of Sheila and the late Tommy. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Darwen, on Thursday, 4th February at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Springfield Care Home Residents Social Fund. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290.
Read MoreKathleen Jebb
On 25th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Kathleen aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Alf, dearly loved mum of Susan and Dorothy, dearest friend and partner of Tom also much loved nanny of Jonathan, Matthew and Olivia. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 2nd February at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreElizabeth Waring
On 21st January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth aged 67 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 29th January at 10 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the MacMillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreFrancis Hudson
On 18th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Frank aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Wendy and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Andrew and Dianne, dearly loved grandad of Jacob, Isaac, Chloe and Sam also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Thursday, 28th January at 1.30 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
Read MoreClifford Gordon Callister
On 20th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Cliff aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved dad of seven daughters also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th January at 3.45 p.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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