James Nicholson
James (Jimmy) Nicholson On 3rd February 2015, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Jimmy aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Bridget, much loved dad of Kathleen, dearly loved grandad of James, much loved uncle of Siobhan and Kerry also a dear great-uncle, brother and brother-in-law. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 13th February at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Resuscitation Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3…
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Joan Mary McVee
nee Foster On 30th January 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Joan aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late William George, much loved mother of Andrew, Duncan and Alison, dear mother-in-law of Diane, Janet and the late Mick, dearly loved gran of Jessica, Alex, Daniel and Joseph, treasured great-gran of Charlotte also a dear sister of Eileen, Betty, Josie and the late Sheila, Terence and Margaret. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th February at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers…
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James Austin Molloy
Austin Molloy On 3rd February 2015, peacefully at Mapleford Nursing Home, Huncoat. Austin aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, much loved dad of Austin, dear father-in-law of Christine also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. A service was held at St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 11th February at 10.30 a.m. and was followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Allan Robert Price
On 3rd March 2015, unexpectedly in hospital. Allan aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Ellen, much loved dad of Andrew, Debra and Martin, dear father-in-law of Virginia and Micha also dearly loved grandad of Katharine, Lizzi, Molly and Noah. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 26th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Cancer Research UK or the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Diane Nicholson
nee Moore On 3rd March 2015, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Diane aged 69 years. Much loved mum of Glynn, Garry, Graeme and Guy also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma, sister and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 13th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Maurice Robert Ainsworth
On 10th February 2015, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Maurice aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Tony, dearly loved father-in-law of Sandy, treasured grandad of Zowie also a cherished great-grandad of Liam. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th February at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Age UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Terence Fradd (Terry)
On 1st March 2015, peacefully in hospital. Terry aged 77 years. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Eileen also a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 10th March at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Mary’s Mission Church, Grimehills. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Elsie Almond
On 9th February 2015, peacefully, Elsie in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Phyllis also a dearly loved auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th February at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Bernard Keith Pilkington
BKP On Friday, 6th February 2015, Keith aged 76 years, passed away in the Royal Blackburn Hospital. A much loved father of Richie and father-in-law of Helen also a good friend of Susan. A service will be held at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th February at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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