Obituaries – Page 133

Ella Elcombe

On 4th June 2016, at Sandy Brook House, Lower Darwen. Ella aged 86 years. Wife of the late Derrick. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th June at 3.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michelle Anne Brogden

On 4th June 2016, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, with her family by her side. Michelle aged 51 years. Beloved wife of Ken, much loved mum of Lisa, step-mum of Catherine, cherished grandma of Matthew, Demi, Violet and Bailey, dearly loved daughter of Pauline and Ted also dear sister of Graham and Raymond. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 10th June at 10.20 a.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

Sarah Sampson (Sally)

On 31st May 2016, in hospital. Sally aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late David, also a much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 9th June at 2.30 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

Edna Lowe

On 1st June 2016, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Edna aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum of Nigel and Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Sarah and Sarah also a dearly loved grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Meningitis Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kevin Pryor

On 19th May 2016, in hospital. Kevin aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance or the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colton-Riley Martin Hargreaves

On 23rd May 2016, born sleeping. Colton the dearly loved son of Hollie and Raymond. Service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Friday, 27th May at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barry Haworth

On 15th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Barry aged 72 years. A much loved cousin, step-dad and friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th May at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Anthony Brian Bibby (Brian)

On 11th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Brian aged 79 years. Beloved son of the late Robert and Norah also dearly loved brother of Kathleen, Rita, Margaret and Sheila. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 25th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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

Maureen Hope

On 10th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Maureen aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Ronald, much loved mum of Tony, dearly loved sister of Norman, dear sister-in-law of Betty also much loved auntie of Marie, Julie, Yvonne and Michael. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th May at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

James Clifford Atherton (Jim)

On 12th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Jim aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna, much loved dad of Clive and Joan, dear father-in-law of Anne and Michael, cherished grandad of Faye, Lauren, Ben, Ailsa and Yana, treasured great-grandad of Nancy, Jude and Iris also a dear brother-in-law of Eva. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Monday 23rd May at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Derian House Children’s Hospice or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service,…